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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1952
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text shows a Monroe Wisconsin area newspaper with garbled lines. It references the Daily Journal Press, a 1927 audit note, and mentions Stephenson in a broken context. The readable parts indicate a historical issue under same management and absorbed associations.
Editorial urges volunteers for Green County air observer posts as World War II era Skywatch begins. Gen Twining warns radar limits against low flying planes and stresses civilian spotting could save lives by providing early warning to Chicago and Detroit industrial centers on a potential Soviet attack.
The article notes selections for army induction with July 4 departures to Fort Sheridan, a new Thursday Adult Night at the Recreation Park pool, obituary for Delbert Share, and a $50 federal tax on slot machines taking effect July 1, alongside various local notes on residents and events from Green County.
Congress faces a dizzy scramble as both chambers push a single bill to extend price and wage controls beyond June 30. A Senate path exists but House action risks killing controls or producing a mixed, possibly vetoed measure. A bipartisan committee must reconciles differences before Monday deadline.
Bishop R W Praetorius led forenoon and afternoon dedication services at Zion Evangelical United Brethren church in Orangeville. An altar set honoring Mr and Mrs Jacob P Dietmeier was unveiled, a pulpit Bible dedicated to James Chilton, and the Christian Education building presented to the bishop by the building committee.
Wisconsin Public Service Commission set a public hearing for July 10 in Madison on Wisconsin Telephone Company’s request for a further 1.7 million dollar rate increase to cover labor costs for 9,400 employees since April. The utility had previously received 3.705 million in rate boosts and a toll increase to 10 cents, plus about 13.6 million in prior increases dating back to 1941.
John T. Kostuck, 59, announced he would seek a 11th term in the Wisconsin Assembly this fall. Kostuck, blind since age 14, is a Democrat and currently unopposed for the Portage County assembly seat.
In Pittsburgh welfare offices and neighboring districts, thousands of steelworkers and allied employees seek relief as the 24 day old steel strike tightens. GM announces large auto layoffs linked to the steel walkout. Detroit and Youngstown see work stoppages and welfare offices report hundreds applying for aid.
The abrupt switch to a tougher Korea policy is traced to unclear higher level decisions. The move marks a reversal from prior restraint and is welcomed by citizens with relatives in the conflict. Observers caution about potential risks near the Yalu but see no immediate war with Russia.
Mrs. John Keller aged 50 died Monday night at her daughter’s home in Cross Plains after residing in Belleville. Funeral services set for 9:15 a m at Gesme funeral home and 10 a m at Perry Catholic church with Rev. Aloysius Fel renz officiating. burial in church cemetery. Rosary at 9 tonight. Survived by husband Leo Kau l and five sons Nor bert Lawrence Alvin Russell, plus four daughters including Darlene. ten grandchildren. father John Meier of Janesville. three brothers Matthew Meier of Los Angeles and John Anthony of Madison. four sisters Newton Ambier Janesville, Mrs Edmund Meyer, Mrs Hayward Cameron, Mrs Harcher of Madison.
Social Security officials announce special office hours at the post office on July 9 and July 23 from 2 to 3 p m for first time beneficiaries. Eligible individuals include those 75 plus who worked in 1951 and 1952, those 65 plus planning retirement or not currently employed but who worked under Social Security in 1951 or 1952, and those previously advised to wait for potential higher benefits after July 1. Postcards to the Madison Social Security office are urged to request definite appointments.
William Proxmire, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, told the Waukesha County Democratic Organization that Republicans falsified education gains by citing a 1952 platform. He accused the 1951 and 1947 actions of blocking a lake shore college and stated state aid remains grossly inadequate.
Representative Davis of Wisconsin claims the General Services Administration wasted money by soliciting bids for rivets to fix a San Angelo post office door. The agency checked San Angelo and Dallas stores but could not locate the exact rivets and extended bids to manufacturers as far as Wisconsin, doubling the cost compared with buying a few rivets locally.
Davis said Administrator Jess Larson advised that the item being available from automotive jobbers was overlooked. The agency plans to bring the matter to the purchasing officer’s attention as goods travel from the Rhine to Switzerland at about half the cost of land transport.
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