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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1952
Page
4
Wisconsin officials highlight insects and diseases as the state’s top forest threat and urge a coordinated program. The plan calls for forest entomologists, emergency insecticides, quarantines enforcement, and university and agriculture department cooperation to prevent outbreaks and protect timber resources.
Washington report details Wisconsin members' positions on key roll calls. Senate amendments to the Defense Production Act and Federal Highway Act proposals won and lost by narrow margins. House action covers a foreign aid bill passage with several members voting present or blocking.
Marine combat photographer Tech. Sgt. Paul F. Shaner stepped from a jeep at a forward ground control interceptor squadron in Korea and was greeted by a blaze of 40 flashbulbs triggered by air scanning radar.
A busload of fourth graders from the Todd school Beloit and their teacher Miss Margaret Park visited Town Hall Dairy Co op township on a Saturday. The accompanying parents included Mmnes Hogan Walrath Ramsey and Howell. The 19th annual North Side Swiss Cheese Co op party was held Monday evening at Grand Central hall in Monticello with the Jolly Schweizers orchestra and year old Swiss cheese served.
Madison Sen. Laird urged the State Department of Agriculture to prepare recommendations for an indemnity program to cover agricultural losses from anthrax and other diseases. Donald McDowell said a plan is being prepared for the agricultural committee on June 19. No funds or laws exist yet for anthrax indemnities. legislation will be needed in 1953. Indemnities already exist for cattle lost to tuberculosis and brucellosis.
The final refuge for the heath hen, once native to Martha's Vineyard, has disappeared as the species is now extinct. experts warn the loss marks the end of their dwindling population and signals broader conservation failures.
Milwau kee Marquette University conferred degrees last night on 1 052 graduates. Notable recipients include Donovan McCaustland father of seven who earned an engineering degree and Drs Glendan and Mary Hoffman both from the medical school Hoffmans said to reside in Menasha with a three month old son. Honorary degrees were presented to Charles Caughlin Milwaukee industrialist Bishop David Hickey S J vicar apostolic of the British Manduras missions and Sister Mary Mercy of Milwaukee a Maryknoll doctor missionary. Atty Victor McCormick Green Bay named Marquettes alumnus of the year.
The Agriculture Department projects a U.S. wheat crop of 1,326,157,000 bushels the second largest on record, up from a month ago. Winter wheat is expected at 1,060,293,000 bushels and spring wheat at 265,859,000. rye at 16,974,000. May milk output at 12,049,000,000 pounds. Production by state for rye and spring wheat is listed, including Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota figures.
Darlington city councilmen hired Howard Goodrich a former bus driver as night policeman to replace Lincoln Smith who resigned. The salary rose from 200 to 250 dollars monthly. Construction of adjacent tennis courts for the recreation program was approved. Jerome Eckman was approved as boys' recreational director for the summer by Mayor Reichling pending park board approval.
Governor G Mennen Williams said President Truman supports a five mile bridge linking Michigan peninsulas. Williams quoted Truman saying I am all for it and will discuss with Harry A McDonald the $85 million construction loan request.
Wisconsin Rapids department store, described as the largest in central Wisconsin, has been sold. Retiring president Ray F. Johnson announced the deal. New owners are Chester O. Bell of Milwaukee Erving W. Moberg of Wisconsin Rapids Howard J. Kamps Lee Larson and Richard M. Hunter of Waukesha. Bell becomes president and treasurer Moberg is vice president and general manager and Kamps secretary.
The House Armed Services Committee unanimously approved a 2.758 billion dollar authorization for military construction for the year starting July 1. The total is about 269 million dollars less than the amount requested by President Truman in a message ten days ago.
Community round up from Orangeville shows visitors from Beloit Stockton Milwaukee and Freeport. Highlights include Clarence Norine visiting the Rahorns and Mrs Will Albright's hospital admission after a cerebral hemorrhage. Navy petty officer Beryl Hemphill on ten day leave from Norfolk visits family. Local families host dinners and celebrate Cathy Lynn’s first birthday.
Water in the Dismal Swamp spanning North Carolina and Virginia becomes dark cider color due to submerged peat and twisted roots.
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