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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1949
Page
2
A former chief of staff publicly criticizes federal funding for schools, warning against increased federal involvement in state and local education. He stresses aid where needed but condemns bureaucratic intrusion and urges opposition in Congress to preserve self reliance.
Apportionment efforts for the Wisconsin legislature are pressed for resolution in the next session with public approval. A committee of top executive and judicial figures could manage the process, avoiding county-line shifts while aiming for up to date, balanced representation in line with republican ideals.
A cloudburst halted the square repaving and revealed how yellow clay roads hindered early transportation. The rain exposed why storm sewers are needed and showed drivers clinging to shortcuts by bypassing barricades, risking deep mud and quarrels over access to the court house area.
The assembly approved a bill to turn over unclaimed impounded dogs to medical schools for scientific research. It also defeated a trapping license fee increase proposal by 41 to 40, raising trap tag costs from five to ten cents. A historical aside mentions Marco Polo describing a southern land believed to be Australia.
A compendium of briefs traces notable 1930s to 1909 local events. Marshall L Peterson elected vice president of Green Rock county YMCA. Paul Schulze advances to cashier at Edgerton First National Bank. Jean Nelson undergoes eye surgery after an auto injury. Amos Mahlkuch named commander of Glen Zilmer post American Legion. Other items note community changes, church purchases, obituaries, Kiwanis attendance, and early 20th century civic developments.
Former President Herbert Hoover delivered a weekend address at Ohio Wesleyan University criticizing the era of security over self reliance. He warned that security may curb competition and national progress, noting Britain experiments with socialism and calling for public verdict on security versus self reliance in next year’s general election.
Five New York doctors prove a regimen can break the laxative habit. Start with Carter's Pills for a week and taper to none while drinking eight glasses of water daily. The ads claim no habit forming drugs and urge regularity without dependence.
The Darlington city council met with Wisconsin and Lafayette County highway officials to press for a Main and Louisa traffic signal and to reroute highway 23 away from the courthouse area. They were told a dump site extension is impossible due to a state contract and a 1943 statute restricting access to the new dump location.
Berlin rail workers refuse a Western allied compromise, voting 11,922 to 1,973 to continue a 26 day walkout. About 14,000 strikers in the anti communist UGO demand full wages in West marks, arguing East marks are devalued.
Juda Times Special announces Children's Day exercises Sunday morning at Union Church in Oakley with a community program planned.
Baker's Book store showcases Bride's Books and bridal gifts with prices from two to six dollars, while Becker's Leader previews two color snow suits and Playpet toys for infants. Lee's advertises 1000 summer dresses priced 2.98 to 14.98, and Etter's promotes Whittall Wilton carpets with Spongex pads and installation estimates. Weather Winkie notes upcoming fashion items for Parents magazine.
The Wisconsin Assembly approved a bill requiring presidential candidates to declare intent to seek the nomination before appearing on ballots. If enacted by governor action, prospective candidates must certify to the secretary of state and delegates must file statements showing support for a specified candidate.
The note asserts that milk free of bacteria remains usable for nearly an infinite period. It highlights the impact of bacterial absence on shelf life and storage expectations.
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