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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1948

Page

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Taft Calls Truman Criticism an Attack on Government

Senator Robert A Taft declared President Trumans criticism of Congress an attack on representative government Our gallivanting president on his western tour is accused of discrediting Congress The speech at Union League praised American liberty and warned of communism as a world wide plot Taft urged adjournment to seek a November vote of confidence in the president and criticized Truman for misunderstanding American free government.

Philadelphia Robert A. Taft Truman Congress Ohio Republican Con Union League GOP Taft Russia United States Bremerton Tacoma Olympia Seattle Washington Philip B. Fleming Secretary of Interior Krug

Klondike Cheese Firm Incorporates

Incorporation filings for the Klondike Cheese Cooperative route 3 in Jordan Township list capital stock at 50000 with 100 shares of common stock and 4.5 percent preferred stock. Founders include Frank Bloom Ralph Isely Charles Huber and Herbert T Johnson names tied to Jordan township and Monroe. The cooperative aims to own lease and operate property and market dairy products including milk cream and farm products.

Klondike Cheese Co-Operative Route 3 Jordan Township Register of Deeds Frank Bloom Ralph Isely Charles Huber Herbert T. Johnson Monroe

House GOP Leaders Push Peacetime Draft to Floor

House Republican leaders pressed for a peacetime draft law with a two year service requirement for men aged 19 to 25. Both chambers favor expansion, but differences remain and passage is eyed before adjournment as the rules committee holds a key vote.

Washington House Senate Truman Martin Mass Leo E. Allen R-Ill Rules Committee Allen Miure Air Force Foreign Legion Armed Services

Assemblyman Fails To Join 52-20 Club

A Wisconsin assemblyman failed to join the 52-20 club after Veterans Administrator Carl R. Gray Jr. ruled that the $100 monthly state wages disqualify him from readjustment allowances. The unnamed member sought unemployment compensation claiming no income from his law practice, but Gray noted $1,200 a year remains $1,200 a year.

Washington Wisconsin Assembly Carl R. Gray Jr Gray

House rejects plan to admit Polish soldiers to United States

The House votes 77 to 57 against admitting 18,000 former Polish soldiers who fought Germany and are stationed in England. A notable policy defeat follows their service in World War II era.

Washington Germany England

Army ground forces band opens 20 city tour

The 100 member band launches a nationwide concert tour starting tomorrow. It will visit 20 cities across 10 states including a stop in Milwaukee on July 4.

Washington Army Ground Forces Milwaukee

21 Delegates Set for GOP Meeting in Milwaukee

The Green Downy nepal ian club will send 21 delegates to the state Republican convention in Milwaukee. Delegates include Rudolph P. Reger Mrs Erma Thurber Mrs Robert L. Rote John Geigel Harry A. Keegan R H Schoonover Mrs Jessie M. Holcomb Mrs B H Lynch Miss Anna O Blum Evan C. Chambers Grace M. Thorpe Rodney G. Kittelsen Fred Feutz Harold T. Snyder and Harold M. Rottler of Monroe plus Emma Rechsteiner Albany Frank Mauerman Allen and Mrs R Douglas Brodhead Wendell Barlow Monticello. Others from area include Robert L. Rote Monroe and Wendell Barlow Monticello.

Green Downy Nepalian Club Milwaukee Party Volunteer Organization Rudolph P. Reger Erma Thurber Robert L. Rote John Geigel Harry A. Keegan R. H. Schoonover Jessie M. Holcomb B. H. Lynch Anna O. Blum Evan C. Chambers Grace M. Thorpe Rodney G. Kittelsen

Armistice Effort Shows Brief Pause in Palestine Warfare

In Palestine a four week armed peace began under UN mediation. Indications suggest the truce is observed though the Arab Legion accuses Jews of killing an Arab in Jerusalem. Tel Aviv issued an air raid alert that ended after a half hour. Rhodes talks under UN sponsorship proceed. Bernadotte seeks a permanent peace.

Cairo Palestine Holy Land United Nations Arab Legion Jerusalem Tel Aviv Rhodes Latrun Folke Berndotte U. N

Showers and Cooler Weather Forecast After Warm Monroe Day

A brief rainy night in Monroe brought June precipitation to 0.57 inches since May 16. Hawkeye meteorologist H J Thompson says fair skies return tonight with partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures tomorrow. Southeast areas saw early showers but little rainfall. The heat peaked at 90 in Monroe yesterday afternoon, near the state's 92 degree high at Prairie du Chien.

Monroe U. S H. J. Thompson Associated Press Milwaukee Thompson Mercury Prairie du Chien

Miss Nettie Murphy Fractures Hip in Accident

Miss Nettie H Murphy aged 67 of 1010 28rd avenue fractured a hip yesterday afternoon while twisting to clean cupboards at home. She lay on the floor for an hour until found by Mrs J Ray Fitzgibbons and was taken to St Clare hospital where she underwent surgery this morning. Miss Murphy operates Milady's on the west side of the square.

Nettie Murphy Nettie H. Murphy 28Rd Avenue J.ray Fitzgibbons St. Clare Hospital Miss Murphy Milady’s

Wisconsin Republicans edge toward endorse decisions at Milwaukee convention

About 2,500 delegates gather in Milwaukee to decide on endorsements for state offices and adopt resolutions and a platform. The anti and pro endorsement factions have clashed for years, with past endorsements not guaranteeing votes. If endorsements pass, Gov. Rennebohm is likely to be endorsed. Immell faces party ties to former progressives. The convention includes speeches by Rep John Byrnes and Rep Everett Dirksen, with a Sunday session focusing on endorsements and platform formation.

Arthur Bystromilwaukee Wisconsin Milwaukee Oshkosh Delbert J. Kenny West Bend Walter S. Goodland Goodland Kenny Ralph M. Immell Rennebohm Immell Fred R. Zimmerman John Smith Lieutenantohn Nar John Martin Supeat John W. Byrnes Green Bay Everett M. Dirksen R-Nl U. S Merlin Hull Black River Falls East

Girl Injured After Horse Kick Found in Pasture

A girl named Marie Mader was found dazed in a pasture by her father Rudy Mader after allegedly being kicked in the face by a horse on Route 2. She was brought to St. Clare hospital for X rays and underwent surgery at noon. full injuries not yet known.

Slader Rudy Mader Marie St. Clare Hospital

Democrats Seize Control in Surprise Banking Committee Victory

Eleven Democrats and three Republicans toppled the GOP majority on the 27 member banking committee to approve the Taft-Ellender-Wagner housing bill. The panel backed 14 to 13 the key provisions aiming to build 15 million homes in ten years with 500,000 government financed low rent units. The move shifts fate to the House Rules Committee as Democrats claimed a rare procedural win since 1947.

Washington House House Banking Committee House Rules Committee Rules Committee Leo Allen R-N Republican Steering Committee Congress Wolcot R-Mich Wolcott Stratton Ilinois Hardie Scott Pennsylvania Hull Wisconsin Walcott Senate

Immell attacks governor as he mulls 1946 bid

Madison. Ralph M Immell, rival for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, sharply criticizes Gov Rennebohm and declines to state plans to run. He says he will wait on the state GOP convention actions in Milwaukee this weekend before deciding, urging party leadership and noting veterans housing and aging poverty concerns.

Madison Ralph M. Immell Runggrup Rennebohm Immell Wisconsin Republican Party Milwaukee GOP Delbert Kenny West Bend Gov.Goodland Kenny Goodland Goodland Walter Goodland C Immell

Meat Prices Hit Historic Highs As Beef Leads Rise

Beef tops the market at over a dollar per pound in some cuts as overall meat prices surge. Stores report sharp increases since last week with further rises expected when livestock costs reach consumers. Pork remains cheaper but fruits and vegetables show mixed declines while watermelons and cantaloupes appear in markets.

Monroe

Russian Youths Used in Berlin Propaganda Stunt

U S officials report Berlin zone communists sent youths into the American sector to provoke illegal promotion of a German plebiscite. The plan backfired as the youths were detained and released with warnings, while protest telegrams continued arriving.

U. S Berlin

Water Commission Hears Project Data

County water commission met with C N Ward of Madison engineering to survey Monroe water needs for a new well and main lines. No action taken pending Ward studies. truck purchase authorized at 1357 plus 35 for equipment from Marty Chevrolet. Attendees included Rote Becker Schindler Buehler Gorder.

Cnty Water Commission C. N. Ward Madison Monroe Ward Marty Chevrolet

Cheddar Quoted Higher But No Sales Listed

Wisconsin cheese exchange shows higher quotes by a quarter to a half cent with no sales recorded. Unfilled bids include three cars cheddar 43 percent and multiple cars of daisies and longhorns at 46 percent. Offers not covered include several cars of white cheddar at 43 percent across Illinois and Missouri origin.

Cheddar Lymouth Cneaaar Wisconsin Cheese Exchange Illinois US Missouri US

Danish Vessel Hit By Mine Amid Kattegat Tragedy

The 1,668 ton passenger ship Kjoebenhavn carrying 400 aboard struck a mine in the Kattegat. By mid morning 150 were unaccounted for and a company official feared many may be drowned. About 250 passengers and crew had been rescued.

Ong, Venmarsb Urg Kattegat Kjoebenhavn United Steamship Co Offcial

Flooding Columbia forms third crest in Oregon outskirts

The Columbia River breaches a side dike near Portland forcing evacuations for thousands as the third crest nears, threatening Portland’s lowlands, airport, golf courses, and a lakeside resort. Canada’s Fraser River also hits a yearly high as flood warnings persist and relief funds move west.

Portland Ore Columbia Sheriff Vanport Portland Meadows U. S. Weather Bureau Oregon Canada Fraser Pacific The Red Cross Washington Congress Truman Chicago Washington-Oregon War Assets Administration

Keegan Chosen as Assistant Sergeant at Arms for RNC

Marty A. Keegan of Green County has been selected to serve as assistant sergeant at arms at the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. The four term former assemblyman was notified by State Senator Melvin J. Olson.

Keegan Marty A. Keegan 14Th Avenue Green County Philadelphia Assembly Melvin J. Olson

FCC denies Wired Music Inc Rockford radio station bid

Washington reports the communications commission issued a final denial of Wired Music Inc for a new standard radio station at Rockford on 1400 kilocycles. The FCC had proposed rejection due to potential interference with stations in Galesburg and Racine.

Rockford Washington —(P the Communications Commission Wired Music Inc FCC Galesburg Racine

Free Swimming On Opening Day At Recreation Park Pool

Henry A. Kundert announces opening day for the Recreation Park swimming pool with free admission. The pool has been cleaned and painted, filling began last night, and summer plans will be announced tomorrow. Eugene Davis will lead the program with lifeguards Leo Hilfiker JoAnn Elmer and Ruthella Share. Lawrence L. Kitchen will take over as city recreation director Tuesday.

Recreation Park Henry A. Kundert Park and Recreation Board Eugene Davis 8Th Street Beloit College Leo Hilfiker JoAnn Elmer Ruthella Share

Highway 59 Partly Closed to Traffic

Partly closed highway 59 from Monroe to Albany due to relocation work. A detour directs eastbound traffic on highway 11 to Juta, then north on county trunks, rejoining 39 south of the Burt farm.

Mghway Monroe Albany Haven Juta Burt Farm

Woman Flees Green County Asylum Patient Fleeing

A female patient escaped Green County asylum around 10 this morning. She is believed to be in the 100 acre woods north and west of the institution. Sheriff's air patrol under Charles Smith searched from the air but failed to spot her.

Wearon Green County Asylum Charles Smith Sheriff’s Air Patrol

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