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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1950

Page

2

The Supreme Test of Statesmanship in America

Editorial urges decisive U S leadership as North Korea challenges democracy in Asia. It argues Soviet support and weak diplomacy risk global consequences, notes the United Nations limits, and calls for resolved action to defend freedom while pursuing peace.

Pacific Asia North Korea Soviet Union South Korea Russia Japan United States China White House Far East United Nations America

Congressmen seek study of imports hit on farm products

A group of thirty seven Republican lawmakers urge a government inquiry into how imports affect domestic farm goods. They cite ten products including cheese, potatoes, pork and eggs, arguing domestic surplus plus imported competition burdens taxpayers and that the tariff act escape clause could aid farmers.

Request for Red Lanterns on Unlit IC Freight Cars on 12th Street

Residents urge the addition of red lanterns on unlit freight cars parked overnight on the IC spur line at 12th Street. They warn the dark, high cars pose accident hazards to weekend motorists unfamiliar with the area and call for immediate safety warning to reduce traffic risks.

12Th Street

Draft Hoover move hits convention as balloting nears

In a developing political note, the draft Hoover effort tightens around the Republican convention as the time for nominee balloting approaches. Marvin T. Holcomb is a candidate for the clerk of courts office.

Hoover Marvin T. Holcomb Clerk of Courts Romania Balkan Carol II Ralph Frederick Karlen Monticello

Business World Faces War Threat and Its Economic Fallout

Business leaders weigh long term effects of the Korean conflict on prices and spending. Observers see possible inflation from defense and foreign aid while taxes may rise. Commodities like rubber, tin, and pepper rise on war fears, with grain and meat trends uncertain as government stockpiles and future crops loom.

New York U. S Korea Southeast Asia United States Bolivia

Berry Crop Good, TenEyck Reports

Lloyd TenEyck of three and a half acres near Brodhead says the strawberry season tends to end by July 1. He notes the crop is decent but not as abundant as last year and credits last week’s rains for helping. His grandfather A. A. started the original beds about 55 years ago in New York.

Lloyd TenEyck Brodhead TenEyck Ten Eyck A. A

AMA to Launch 3 Million Advertising Drive

The American Medical Association opens its 99th annual convention in San Francisco with a plan to spend 3 million dollars to fight socialized medicine. It will allocate 1.1 million for newspaper and radio advertising and 25 dollar per member to fund publicity, while the rest funds education and non advertising efforts. Dr Evarts A Graham of St Louis receives the 1950 Distinguished Service Award for pioneering lung surgery in 1933.

San Francisco American Medical Association Association AMA Doctors’ Code of Ethics Evarts A. Graham St. Louis

Control of Korea Vital to Russia

A geopolitical analysis argues that North Korea's attack on South Korea signals Moscow seeks a strategic base to pressure Japan and influence Pacific defenses. While officials doubt a new world war, they warn Korea remains a tinder box with regional and global stakes.

Korea Russia Suk United North Korea Republic of South Korea Washington John Myun Chang Soviet Union Japan Moscow America Nippon United States Pacific

Manistee Police Suspended Over Meter Scandal

Seven of Manistee Michigan eight man police force are suspended on charges of taking money from parking meters. Chief Ray Hebner was not accused. City Manager Walter Misley says investigation followed meter shortages. state police and special deputies will handle protection.

Manistee Mich Ray Hebner Walter Mischley

Dousman Boy Drowns In Swim Class Incident

Nine year old Guy Nelson of Dousman drowned yesterday during a Red Cross swimming class at Silver Lake in Oconomowoc. Sheriff Leslie Rockteacher said the boy was missing when the Dousman youths boarded a bus for home and his clothes were later recovered as divers found his body in the water.

Oconomowoc Guy Nelson Dousman Red Cross Silver Lake Leslie

Restaurants Reopen in Superior After Picket Lines

Superior restaurants reopen today after a pause caused by AFL hotel and restaurant workers picket lines last week. Officials from the Superior restaurant association announced the resumption of service as city eateries resume normal operations.

Superior Superior Restaurant Association AFL

Brown Swiss Meet Placings Awaited

Members of the Green County Brown Swiss Breeders association won ribbons at the Canton No. 2 show and state picnic in Waterloo Wisconsin on Saturday. Judges were Prof. A O Collentine of the University of Wisconsin and Emil Jensen of Menomonie. Fred Ingold of Monroe arranged prizes for the three divisions. Myron E Jeglum county agricultural agent assisted in judging. Alfred Meier northeast of Monroe is Green county chairman of Canton No. 2. Kenneth Marsh Brodhead is Canton No. 2 secretary.

Green County Brown Swiss Breeders’ Association Waterloo Wis A. O. Collentine University of Wisconsin Emil Jensen Menomonie Fred Ingold Monroe Myron E. Jeglum Alfred Meier Green County Canton No. 2 Kenneth Marsh Brodhead

Wisconsin Members Back Postal Pay Bill

Wisconsin representatives voted eight to one to override President Truman and approve pay raises for World War II veterans in the postal field service. Democrats Biemiller and Zablocki joined Republicans Davis Murray O Konski Smith dull and Withrow in support. Byrnes opposed. Keefe’s vote not recorded.

Washington Wisconsin Truman Biemiller Zablocki Davis Murray O’konski Smith Dull Withrow Byrnes Keefe

Iran appoints cabinet led by Razmara with many newcomers

Tehran reports a new Iranian cabinet led by Premier-designate Lt. Gen. Ali Razmara. The strong-man anti-communist administration features mostly first-time ministers, with only two having prior top ministerial experience.

Iran Tehran Ali Razmara

Michael Monahan Taken in Chicago

Michael Monahan 82 a Gratiot native died Monday in a Chicago hospital after a Sunday stroke in his daughters home Pearl and Harriet Monahan The body goes to Jones funeral home Dix for noon tomorrow Services are set for 10 am Thursday at St Patrick church Dixon Rev T S Green will officiate Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery He moved from Gratiot to Dixon and was a longtime Dixon school janitor Surviving are two daughters a son Roy and a brother Daniel all in Chicago

Gratiot Michael Monahan Chicago Pearl Harriet Monahan Jones Funeral Dixon St. Patrick’s Catholic Church T. S. Green Oakwood Mr. Monahan Roy Daniel

South Wayne Notes and Local Social Tidbits

Miss Mildred Andrews returns to San Diego after a month with South Wayne relatives. Miss Eileen Dietz attended the wedding of Elaine Johnson of Waupaca and Melvin Olson of Rib Lake, both former Stout Institute classmates. Funeral attendees for George E. Maddrell came from Monroe and Darlington communities.

Mildred Andrews San Diego Calif South Wayne Eileen Dietz Elaine Johnson Waupaca Melvin Olson Rib Lake Miss Dietz Stout Institute Menomorie George E. Maddrell Tom Foley Bert Maddrell Frank Haren Paul Chapman Charles Howe Mmnes Mayme Maddrell William Foley Leo Foley Ivan Kubly Harold Kading A. H. Schneider Louis R. Wolleson Monroe Inez Stephenson Raymond Kading Jasper Maddrell Marie Niffenegger Arthur Richter Donald Leinberger Victor Howery G. L. Anderson Ervin Johnson Harry Erickson van Morris Guy Taylor Lloyd Wilson Renzo Flannery Clark Jenks Darlington Walter Raas Shell Lake Mmes Norman Dahl Juneau Clarence Taylor Rockford DeWayne

Community Figures Attend Wintry Sociales and Weddings

A large group including Youssi Walte Koennicker Mrs Fern Youssi Fred Taylor of Milwaukee Clyde Morris and many others from Janesville Madison Shullsburg Argyle Winslow and surrounding areas gathered for social visits and a wedding. Highlights note Jose phine Wehinger and John H Goodman Jr marriage with relatives from Wehinger family in Monroe and South Wayne attending.

Robert Swanson Bernard Hartwick Roy Wenger Mmes Marie Wehinger Clarence Homb Casper Maurer

40 Hour Week Out For Welfare Staffs

The state emergency board rejected a request to place 816 public welfare department employees on a 40 hour work week and sent the proposal to the 1951 legislature. Most workers are prison guards at Waupun. directors said funds could cover the change by hiring more staff, but board members opposed diverting money from mental health funds.

Madison State Emergency Board Public Welfare Department John W. Tramburg Waupun Tramburg

Two Wisconsin Men Lost in B-29 Mishap

The Far Eastern Air Force announced the names of the dead missing and survivors from a B 29 Superfortress ditched in the Pacific off Guam Friday. Missing are Lt. Grant H. Weidman navigator Baraboo and Cpl. James L. Laplant radio operator Milwaukee. Rescue included Cpl. Gerald A. George Racine.

Tokyo Pacific Guam Far Eastern Air Force Headquarters Grant _H. Weidman Baraboo James L. Laplant Milwaukee Gerald A. George Racine

Orangeville Teacher Heads to Europe on Vermont Tour

Charles W. Robbe of Orangeville High School will join a foreign study tour sponsored by the University of Vermont and Vermont Agricultural College. The itinerary includes Lisbon Naples Capri Milan Rome Switzerland Germany Paris London with lectures aboard the S S Columbia. Return set for August 30 from London aboard the S S Samaria or by air.

Orangeville Charles W. Robbe Orangeville High School Europe University of Vermont Vermont State Agricultural College Burlington Montreal Canada S. S. Columbis Lisbon Portugal Mediterranean Sea Naples Italy Capri Milan Rome Switzerland Germany Paris England London S. S. Samaria Robbe Holland

New U S Cruise Ship Launched at Camden

The U S President Jackson a 19 600 ton cruise liner slides down the ways at New York Shipbuilding Corp in Camden N J The vessel features air conditioning and a full time baby sitter A champagne bottle will be broken over the bow by Mrs Alben W Barkley to mark the launch

Camden N. J American President Lines New York Shipbuilding Corp Alben W. Barkey

No Wheat Quotas Set by Agriculture Department

Washington reports the Department of Agriculture will not propose marketing quotas for next year’s wheat crop. Secretary Brannan said current wheat supplies, though large, are not sufficient to justify controls.

Washington Department of Agriculture Brannan

Georgia's Ballot Third Racial Test in Georgia Democratic Primary

In Georgia, Gov. Herman Talmadge campaigns on race as he faces former Gov. M. E. Thompson in a heated Democratic primary. The race centers on segregation, school funding, and appeals to white voters, with congressmen Walter George and John Wood also facing primary tests amid intra party feuds.

Atlanta Red-gall Herman Talmadge Georgia Dixie Talmadge M. E. ‘Thompson Congress Walter George Senate Finance Committee John Wood House un-American Activities Committee Supreme Court Thompson Eugene Talmadge George Alex McLennan McLennan New York

Trash Fish Sell For Little In New England Markets

Readable text notes that trash fish, deemed suitable only for oil and fertilizer, fetch about one cent per pound in New England markets. The itemization highlights low value and industrial use rather than human consumption.

New England

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