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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1947

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Truman says universal training vital but U S alone cannot lead

President Truman warned at Nassau Hall during Princeton's centennial events that the United States cannot build a new world alone. He urged world leadership through allied strength and universal training to prepare future leaders and sustain free nations against totalitarian pressures.

Besaren Tiv Princeton University Nassau Hall Truman United States Dwight D. Eisenhower Spe- Cass Washington Chester W. Nimitz Congress Stesion Iso

Brothers Reunite After 32 Years At Footville Picnic

Adolf and Emil Baertschi, brothers living apart since 32 years, met at the Adolf Baertschi home in Footville for a family reunion. Emil attended with Mrs Baertschi and sons Bill and Sammy. Guests included relatives from New Glarus Janesville Monroe Rockford and Orfordville. Music after lunch featured Emil on accordion and Bill and Sam on saxophone and guitar.

Adolf Baertschi Footville Adolf Emil Baertschi Emil Sam Bill Hoosick Falls Peter Klassy New Glarus Fred’ Baertschi Rockford Gerald Mayer Monroe John Christianson Orfordville Baertschi Annette Wilkinson Janesville John Ernest and Adolf Baertschi Jr

New Haven Study Questions Women Alcohol Use History

Yale physiologist Professor E M Jellinek argues that there were more women drunkards in grandma's day than in 1945 and that overall drinking has not risen much. His article in a current issue of Studies in Alcoholism disputes widespread beliefs about female alcoholism.

New Haven Conn E. M. Jellinek Yale Jellinek Quarters Journal

France Accepts U S Plan For European Recovery

President Vincent Auriol of France welcomed Secretary Marshall’s proposal for American help in Europe's economic rehabilitation calling it audacious and wise. French officials stressed international committees to draft a program covering transport, energy, agriculture and industry with European and U S representation.

Paris Vincent Auriol France U. S Marshall Europe Auriol Ing Foreign Press Association Britain Ernest Bevin Georges Bidault Paul Ramadier George C. Marshall Herve Alphand Foreign Office U.S Alphand

Awnings Fire at Victory Tavern Warns Local Fire Brigade

A small blaze damaged only a hole in the Victory Tavern awning at 1124 17th Avenue after a fire of undetermined origin. Fire crews from Beloit responded at 12 30 last night following an alarm from a nearby box.

Junteer Fire Department Victory Tavern 17Th Avenue

Alice Sherron Dies At Age 61 In Monroe

Alice May Sherron 61 of 714 21st Avenue died at 11 30 am after recent hospitalization. Daughter of the late Judge J L Sherron she was born in Albany on September 5 1885 and educated in Monroe later attending the University of Wisconsin before returning home. Survived by a nephew John Sherron and several cousins funeral services set for Friday at Stuessy Funeral Home and St Victor Catholic Church with burial in Calvary cemetery.

Alice May Sherron 21St Avenue St. Clare Hospital Miss Sherron J. L. Sherron Albany J. L Mary Petingell Sherron Monroe High School University of Wisconsin Mon-roe St. Victor's Catholic Effie Shank Sherron Frank Stuessy Funeral Home St. Victor's Catholic Church E. C. McCollow Calvary Cemetery

Meeting Between Shipowners and Union Aims to End Deadlock

Secretary of Labor John W. Gibson arranged a meeting today with shipowners and union officials to resolve the contract dispute described as a strike by owners and a lockout by the unions. The stoppage, effective at Sunday midnight, halted some sailings and could affect broader American shipping, mainly along the east and gulf coasts. Feinsinger, a U S conciliation service specialist, joined the effort to mediate Pacific coast maritime labor tensions.

Cnsium Yry Rasonstant John W. Gibson Gulf Coast Washington Nathan A. Fog Varans Crea Feinsinger U. S

Committees Eye Probes of Unions on Un American Ties and Racketeering

Two House committees map investigations into labor unions with aims at communist infiltration and racketeering. Hearings on CIO-UEW begin June 23 in Bridgeport Schenectady and New York City. Proposals to curb bargaining for officials tied to communism are discussed while racketeering inquiries shift to major cities and welfare fund operations.

Washington House un-American ‘Activities Committee J. Parnell Thomas R-Nj Hartley Labor Committee Thomas Cio-United Electrical Wars Union Bridgeport Conn Schenectady N. Y New York City Cio-Uew Truman New York Detroit Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco John L. Lewis United Mine Workers James C. Petrillo AFL Musicnion

Traffic Reopens After Dill Bridge Reroute Due to Flood

Water at Dill Bridge forced closure and rerouting since Sunday night with depths exceeding 20 inches at peak. By Monday afternoon the flood had fallen to about six inches over the road as traffic resumed. Farmers in Green County used clear weather to plow late, while dust storm swept around Brodiveae as equipment operated in fields.

Dill Bridge Green County Brodiveae

Dr. Lewis Arson Trial Dismissal Motion Pending

The state rests against Dr. John Lewis pastor of Calvary Presbyterian Church accused of arson in a $150000 downtown fire on January 25. His counsel Harry Meissner moved for dismissal citing insufficient evidence as the jury has heard testimony including a Milwaukee detective's account of the pastor's claim about cleaning his suits on Sundays due to a small salary and prior purchase of kerosene.

Slil Wallace John Lewis Calvary Presbyterian Church Harry V. Meissner Dr. Lewis

Former Resident Dies In Home at Brodhead

Mrs. W. R. Skinner 83 formerly Mary Woodle died this morning at her Brodhead home after weeks of confinement from a fall. Born in Monroe in 1863 she lived in Howard county after 1881 and married W. R. Skinner in 1882. Survived by daughter Mrs. G. E. Broughton. burial in Greenwood cemetery after Congregational church services.

W. R. Skinner Green County Board of Supervisors Skinner G. E. Broughton Brodhead Congregational Church Greenwood Cemetery

Five Experts Begin Air Safety Study

Five experts named by President Truman start an air safety study after 146 deaths on commercial flights since May 29. James M. Landis, chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board, leads the advisory group and convenes at his office to outline the investigation program. The inquiry follows a Capital Airlines DC-4 crash near the Blue Ridge in northern Virginia, killing 50.

Truman James M. Landis Civil Aeronautics Board Capital Airlines Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia

Illinois Missouri Brace for Floods

Rains sent the Mississippi flood crest toward historic levels as Missouri and Illinois brace. Army engineers fight to hold weakened levees near Canton Quincy and Hannibal while Coast Guard plans rescues around Quincy. Des Moines and Mississippi water rises threaten Alexandria while Ottumwa reports relief but widespread inundation remains.

Keokuk Mississippi River Missouri Ilinois Iowa Army U. S. Coast Guard Quincy Ill Hunt Lima Lake Indian Grave Fabius Mississippi Canton Hannibal Col. W.N. Leaf Army Engineers Alexandria Des Moines River Des Moines Keosauqua Ottum- Ta Ottumwa

Brownie Troop Invested By Alpha Zeta Sorority

Brownie Troop No. 12 sponsored by Alpha Zeta sorority was invested at Lincoln school. Eleven girls received Brownie pins. Members joining include Carolyn Benkett Diane Davis Virginia Geil Judith Germann Joan Hauser Marilyn Kubly Patricia Liechti Karen Miller Nancy am Faye Stauffacher and Carol Wolfe.

Alpha Zeta Sorority Lincoln School Carolyn Benkett Diane Davis Virginia Geil Judith Germann Joan Hauser James Ivan Geil John Stauffacher Paul Burke J. B. Conners W. R. Schuetze Prieda Dettwiler Oklahoma City Okla West Jean Wuethich Evelyn Bloom Florence Gerber

Grand jury probes perjury charges against union officials

A general grand jury opened an inquiry into perjury charges against Harold Christoffel and Robert Buse, union officials of West Allis. Rep. Kersten and Chairman Hartley are named witnesses as the labor committee alleges false testimony on communist affiliations from a March wartime Allis Chalmers strike hearing.

CIO Washington House Committee Harold? Christoffel Robert — Buse West Allis Rep Kersten R-Wis Labor Committee Hartley RNJ Allis- Chalmers

Wisconsin Hydro-Electric Co approves Monroe gas plan conversion

The Wisconsin Hydro-Electric Co. wins state approval to convert Monroe service from manufactured gas to liquefied petroleum gas with 27 247 dollars planned for improvements including a storage tank and building. Similar changes are authorized at Menomonie and Platteville with cost figures. The plan includes a 1226 13th avenue plant upgrade and expects LPG to arrive by tank car for storage and propane air operations. No rate changes expected.

Wisconsin Hydro-Electric Co State Public Service Commission Monroe Menomonie Platteville 13Th Avenue

House Accepts Terms of Rent Control Extension

The House approved a joint committee’s terms to extend rent control to February 29 1948 by 163 to 73, while 114 to 87 defeated sending the measure to a house senate conference. A 15 percent rent hike could be allowed if landlords and tenants agree in good faith through 1948. Building materials would be exempt from controls except for amusement and recreational construction.

Trasnimgwn— Grane Mouse Congressional Committee House House-Senate Senate

Wallace movement forms as Wallace calls for Truman Stalin Berlin meeting

Former vice president Henry Wallace criticizes Truman foreign policy and urges a Berlin meeting with Premier Stalin to discuss economic ties. A California draft for Wallace grows with July Fresno meeting to form a pro-Wallace delegation for the next Democratic convention.

Washington Henry Wallace Berlin Wallace Truman California Cabinet Offic Stalin Robert W. Kenny Los Angeles Fresno Calif Kenny Watergate Lincoln Memorial Memorial Bridge Congress Soviet Union

Vote of 268 137 Kills Tax Reduction Bill

The House upheld President Truman's veto of the 4 billion dollar tax reduction bill killing it completely. The final tally was 268 in favor of passing over the veto and 137 against, two votes short of a two thirds majority. A recount found no changes.

Washington House Truman Halleck Indiana

Senate bill puts star route carriers under civil service

The Senate passed a bill to civil service qualify most star route mail carriers, shifting Class B routes to civil service. The plan would keep Class A routes under bidding, with the Postmaster General able to renew contracts. About 70 percent of star routes fall into Class B, focused on mail transport and delivery.

Senate Srashington Legis House Sen Langer R-Nd

Taxpayers Pay It Berlin- Food Aid Totals Announced

An official joint announcement reports American and British taxpayers funded about $180 million to ship 1,482,000 metric tons of food into Germany during the first five months of this year.

Berlin Germany

Truman Boosts 1948 Surplus Expectation Amid Veto

President Truman appears to triple his earlier surplus estimate in the face of a Republican backed reduction. He says the annual surplus could exceed four billion dollars, though his official forecast remains 1.302 billion. The White House hints at a later release of precise figures.

Washington Truman PG Sabana Eee Mar.sruman

Wisconsin Republicans fail to override Truman veto on tax cut

The House sustained President Truman's veto of the Republican tax reduction plan amid applause from Democrats. Veto support means the Senate will not vote on overriding, signaling a political fight ahead for 1948. Republicans argued the veto delays necessary tax cuts for campaign leverage.

Washington Wisconsin House Truman Brophy Byrnes Davis Kee Kersten Murray Carl Andersen Minnesota Hull Marcantonio New York Senate Sneaker Martin Massachusetts Halleck Carroll Reece Republican National Committee Reece T . Am

Cancelled Band Concert Weather Forces Cancellations

Allan F. Barnard, director, announced tonight’s band concert at Recreation Park is cancelled due to weather. Next concert set for July with an old-timers night. band practice postponed to one week from tonight.

Recreation Park Allan F. Barnard

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