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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1949
Page
1
A city proposal outlines a minimum annual sewer service charge of eight dollars plus a surcharge based on the strength of waste. The plan aims for total annual system costs of thirty-one thousand dollars with most revenue from industrial users. Garbage grinder users would pay an extra two dollars per quarter.
Sen. Owen Prewster of Maine addressed the gathering in La Crosse as about 1,000 delegates attended the voluntary convention. The remarks stressed economic concerns and party unity amid partisan tensions.
Four persons were injured in a traffic collision at 1:15 this morning on highway 1181 in Spring Grove township. The injured include Helen Hartwig 21 Monroe an employee of United Telephone, Mrs. Elizabeth Buttke 31 Juda route 2, and Clarence Paul 35 Juda. The driver Eugene Heimann 24 Juda was unhurt. The Heimann car rear ended a car owned by Carl Trachsel Monroe after it stopped for motor trouble.
Washington Congress will review loyalty records of key atomic energy commission staff behind closed Senate hearings. A 9 to 8 committee vote pulled a major portion of the mismanagement case by Senator Hickenlooper against ABC Chairman David Lilienthal from public sessions. Senator McMahon led the move to close the portion.
Cary Middlecoff of Memphis shot a 69 to lead the 49th National Open at Medinah No. 3 after 54 holes with 211 strokes two under par. Buck White of Greenwood, Mississippi, one behind at 212, trailed along with Clayton Heafner at 214, as the trio headed the crowded field into the final 18 holes. White, the teacher who mentored Middlecoff, carded a 70 while Heafner posted 71. The former dentist Middlecoff seized the lead by birdying the first three holes after starting the round tied with White.
A six hour fire destroyed a half block three story brick building in Joliet downtown, housing the 50 year old Hotel Hobbs on the top floors and six nearby businesses. No fatalities were reported as 75 guests fled the blaze and evacuations proceeded.
Kath leen Birmingham eighteen-year-old wife of Milton Babich testifies as a defense witness in his murder trial over Patricia Birmingham. Milton seeks to suppress a gunshot death statement arguing constitutional rights were violated during custody and interrogation. The hearing is bench trial without a jury as detectives recount Babich statements to investigators.
President Truman demands a full Senate inquiry after the army labeled TVA Chairman Gordon Clapp unemployable for a foreign assignment. An army spokesman explained the term arose from a mistaken junior officer note and offered regrets. Secretary Johnson announced the president seeks the facts at a cabinet meeting.
Denver report says Capt. Bill Odom known as the world flier escaped injury when his small cabin plane crashed during takeoff at Stapleton airport. Authorities say the crash occurred shortly after liftoff and he remained unhurt.
The Monroe senior band shifts to the Green County Farm lawn for an outdoor concert at 7 p m Tuesday due to renovation at Recreation Park. New members join veterans for marches tunes hymns and a twirling exhibition by Lucille Burkhalter and La Von Broge with baritone soloist Jack Andereck in Far Away Places.
President Truman, in Little Rock for Battery D reunion, urges Congress to maintain European aid, saying cuts would bolster communism and destroy momentum of recovery. He cites World War Memorial dedication and predicts NATO pact support, tying domestic prosperity to foreign policy.
Berlin reports the 22 day anti communist strike against the Soviet controlled railway system will end tomorrow under mediation terms arranged by Brig. Gen. Frank L. Howley. Fourteen thousand workers are affected as the rail union leaders plan to formally accept the offer.
A group of 25 members and spouses from the American Swiss Chamber of Commerce of Chicago toured Monroe today as guests of Ray mond R. Kubly of the Swiss Colony. They planned a luncheon at the Eugene hotel, social at Kubly’s home, side trips to Monroe and New Glarus, then dinner at Monroe Country Club.
Morton E. Kent a 48 year old former state department aide tied to Soviet secret police in FBI papers linked to the Judith Coplon espionage case died by suicide last Saturday during a Potomac River canoe trip. Police state the death was self inflicted. The disclosure follows the Coplon hearings where FBI files are being publicly read.
The west water main trench on the square was finished today and about 30 feet remain on the east side as rock removal paused for the weekend. The square opened for parking on the east and parts of the west and north sides. South side awaits manhole construction, power duct and storm sewer installations as the week closes.
Green county crops at a critical moisture deficit as streams and ponds drop. Agricultural agent Myron E. Jeglum warns of very dry conditions with little rain in sight, noting hay fields suffer while alfalfa stems dry and new seeding may underperform. June rainfall remains meager. May totals were 1.82 inches with a 0.04 inch June so far.
Marshall L. Peterson of Green County Historical Society announced that Stanley W. Howe an architect and Roger L. Elmer an attorney would assist with the museum project at Idle Hour Farm carriage house Howe will help arrange exhibits and Elmer will aid in business management Peterson said discussions with the men followed and a date for officers election remains unset with a meeting planned soon A public historical exhibit is planned in the carriage house before a full museum is established at Mrs May L Luchsingers home
The Beloit Education Association expressed wholehearted support for the Beloit board of education in dismissing Victor Donald as superintendent and Clarence O. Nelson, a former principal. A citizens group had demanded Nelson’s reinstatement and the board’s resignation, and earlier petitioned for Dowald’s ouster.
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