Korean Reds Near Capital in Swift Drive
North Korean forces push toward Seoul as South Korea appeals to President Truman and the United States for timely and effective aid. The United Nations orders a withdrawal of invaders, with Yugoslavia abstaining. President Truman pledges full UN support while senators discuss possible action beyond the UN to counter communism.
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Tornado Strikes Rhinelander Area Kills Two
A violent tornado near Rhinelander caused four fatalities, injured twelve, and left fifteen families homeless as it carved a half mile wide path. Rescue crews and National Guard aided searches while power lines, farms, and buildings suffered extensive damage.
High Wind Triggers Power Outages in Monroe Area
High winds swept southern Monroe leading to several power outages as tree branches fell onto lines. Ralph Lindsay, operating superintendent of Wisconsin Power and Light Co., said other areas were experiencing similar trouble today.
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Monroe rated a quality market far above national rate
Sales Management magazine lists Monroe as a quality market with a 135 percent index, 35 percent above the U.S. average, based on the 1948 to 1949 survey year. The city’s retail volume is $13,547,000 with residents’ net income $10,348,000 after taxes, and 2,500 families report $4,139 per family income. The national per family income fell $57. Monroe’s share of retail business is .0106 percent versus a population factor of .0051.
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Northwest air crash probes point to lightning over Lake Michigan
Evidence mounts that Northwest Airlines DC-4 shattered by lightning over Lake Michigan last Saturday. All 58 aboard presumed dead as coast guard cutters search 12 miles northwest of St. Joseph for wreckage and bodies. A blue Northwest blanket fragment and clothing pieces found near a 110 foot deep lake site corroborate the theory amid reports of an explosion heard on shore.
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Mrs. J C Wenger Dies at 88 After Hip Injury
Mrs. John C. Wenger 88 of 1754 17th Street died yesterday at 12 45 p m in St Clare hospital after a fall at home on June 9 caused a broken hip and blood clot. Born Jan 24 1862 in New Philadelphia Ohio she lived in Jordan township before marriage to John C Wenger in Storm Lake Iowa. Survived by two children Walter J Wenger Monroe and Mrs Fred Tschudy Long Beach Calif six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services Wednesday 2 p m at Stuessy Funeral Home with Rev Howard L Orians of Immanuel Church officiating burial Greenwood Cemetery.
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Lake Ship Crash Claims Three Lives
A fog shrouded collision on Lake Huron near Harbor Springs Michigan between the City of Cleveland III and a Norwegian freighter killed three and left one missing with six injured. The victims were mostly Benton Harbor chamber of commerce members aboard a 70 person excursion party.
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Miss Elsie Pinnow of Brodhead Dies in Hospital
Miss Elsie Pinnow about 56 of Brodhead died today at 12 50 p m in St Clare hospital She was admitted May 20 as a medical patient after undergoing surgery earlier last month for a hip fracture
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Four Roads Halt Trains in Strike
Four Western railroads and the Great Northern halted operations as AFL switchmen walked out in a 40 hour week demand. About 35 000 other workers were laid off as lines including Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Denver and Rio Grande Western Chicago and Great Western and Western Pacific faced major service stoppages. The strike followed rejection of a presidential fact finding board offer and affects 8 000 to 2 413 mile networks with freight severely crippled and near normal passenger service at Great Northern.
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World Reacts as Korea Conflict Looms into Wider War
Moscow backed forces invade South Korea as Western nations fear a broader clash. Attlee and Churchill weigh UN action while Conservative MPs push for atomic strikes on Korea's capital. Debates mirror fear of a global scale conflict.
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Orchids to You Boosts Monroe Merchants Wednesday
Forty one Monroe merchants join a two phase event to thank shoppers by giving away about 3000 Princess Aloha orchids from Hawaii to patrons spending at least one dollar. Stores will also offer special bargains as the summer season opens in a midwest city. The Evening Times arranged the orchid program. Orchids travel from Hawaii’s Hilo plantations and arrive before doors open Wednesday morning.
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Mrs Urben 87 Dies in New Glarus Home
Mrs Jacob Urben sr 87 died at her New Glarus home after a four month illness. Born in Mitloch Switzerland April 23 1863 she came to America 1880 and to New Glarus in 1882. Survived by husband Jacob Urben Sr two daughters Mrs Amalia Frick Mrs Merle J Furry and son J S Urben Jr nine grandchildren six great grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 pm at Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church Pastor W J Stuckey officiating with burial in church cemetery. The body is at Zentner funeral home and will be taken to the church at noon.
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West Virginia flood toll rises with 21 dead and 33 missing
A flash flood across six north central counties left at least 21 dead and 33 missing. In Smithburg a birthday gathering lost most of a family of fifteen, with six other family deaths nearby. Berea saw six fatalities and Berea and West Union suffered extensive destruction including 200 homes destroyed and an estimated $2 million in Weston damage.
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Three Hurt In Weekend Auto Crashes In City
Over the weekend three people suffered injuries from auto crashes in the city. Tamara Brugger, six, received a head injury when two cars collided at 12th street and 22nd avenue. Mrs. Mecklenburg and Marvin Flick also sustained injuries in separate wrecks involving multiple drivers and locations.
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Seoul President Blames Delayed Aid for Crisis
President Syngman Rhee said American aid arrived too late to halt the North Korean tank advance toward Seoul. He warned Korea faces possible total defeat as 50,000 to 75,000 invading troops push toward the capital while U.S. and South Korean forces struggle to mount a defense.
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Cool Day After 90 Degree Sunday
The high humidity that drove hundreds outdoors during Sundays 90 degree heat eased early this morning as temperatures dropped to 62. By 1 pm the temperature rose to 76 as the day warmed.
Draft action slated on bill granting Truman draft authority
Washington reports a swift compromise on a draft bill to empower President Truman to order men into uniform when Congress is out of town. After Senate passage last week, lawmakers expect conferees to agree to a two year extension of the current selective service law.
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