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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1949
Page
2
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Editorial questions the five to four ruling that voided the perjury conviction of Harold R. Christoffel for telling a House labor committee he was not a communist. The piece argues the decision exposes democracy’s fragility and prompts reflection on capitalistic safeguards for the common man. It contrasts with possible outcomes under a Russian court and labels the ruling a limited fix.
The piece argues disagreement with Truman's civil rights plan for the South while condemning hooded terrorism. It urges local community and economic programs to address racial issues and asserts federal action is limited to investigations. It notes political party control in the South and calls for gradual, locally driven solutions.
In June 1924 Juda reports a spate of robberies marking a notable uptick after years without incidents. Entry records show the Andereck garage and railroad station were entered on June 28 1924 as part of the wave.
South Wayne township marks its centennial with a July 4 homecoming in South Wayne park. A parade at 11 a.m. dinner at noon and a program at 1 30 p.m. guest speaker Melville Hobbs of Platteville. Association officers listed are L D Jones president Greta Eastman secretary and Everett Montgomery treasurer.
Darlington council filed a petition with the town for permission to open a city dump on land bought east of the city. Dr. Lloyd E. Jamieson announced the step Monday night as the old site must be abandoned by Friday due to a state easement for grading highway 23. A protest filed with 50 signers opposed the dump.
Four Monroe concerns won highway fuels and lubricants contracts for Green County for year ending June 30, 1950. Twelve bidders submitted bids to the highway committee. Mid-Continent Petroleum Corp to supply lubrication oils, Standard Oil Co gasoline, Crandall Oil Co grease, and Paul F. Rufenacht Oil Co diesel fuels and kerosene.
The U S Bureau of Labor Statistics reports May strikes rose to 450, the highest since spring 1947, up from 400 in April. The increase marks a peak for the period, reflecting broader labor activity in the month.
The United States Civil Service Commission announced a rural mail carrier exam for Monticello. Otto H. Rupnow, secretary of the civil service board, said applications must be on file in Washington by July 21. Application blanks available at the Monticello post office or from the commission in Washington 25, D. C.
Myron E. Jeglum and Lester Van Loon county agriculture staff attended a plant disease school in Baraboo led by UW extension plant pathologist R. V. Vaughn. Agents from southern Wisconsin counties were present.
The Wisconsin Assembly rejected a plan to integrate state higher education, keeping Madison and Milwaukee colleges separate from University of Wisconsin branches. The vote was 49 to 38 after floorleader Thomson urged integration following decades of studies. The assembly also reversed a prior decision to reimburse veterans groups pursuing federal claims.
Ensign Emery L. Campbell of Monroe denies he intended to buzz Memorial Day services at Greenwood cemetery or that he was aware they were held. He states he circled Monroe twice, flew over the Eaton farm and his grandmother and uncle's home, and claims his altimeter stayed above 500 feet. He calls any disturbance unintentional and regrets the incident.
Re dedication of the remodeled Staver s church in a rural settlement was held Sunday. Guest speaker was Rev William C F Hayes Madison superintendent of the Wisconsin Evangelical United Brethren conference. Other ministers included Rev C A Bender Prairie Du Lac Rev L M Phillips LaSalle Rev John Koch Baraboo and Rev Homer Retzlaff the present pastor.
Edward Thompson, a truck driver, was appointed justice of the peace at a city council special meeting to complete the term of James Metcalf who died last week Metcalf had been elected in April this year and Thompson will serve the remaining period of a two year term.
Santa Monica film comic Harold Lloyd is set for gallstone surgery today. A spokesman said no complications are expected and Lloyd could attend the National Shrine convention in Chicago beginning July 17, where he will be installed as imperial potentate, the lodge's highest official.
A reader describes flying over Monroe as a salute to family and home, expressing personal pride and connection. The remark centers on honoring loved ones and origin despite the casual, reflective tone.
The Supreme Court, in a 6 3 decision by Justice Frankfurter, set aside the death sentence of Robert A. Watts of Indianapolis a Negro/ for the killing of Mary Lois Burney a white woman. The appeal argued the indictment came from a grand jury excluding Negroes and that Watts was coerced into confessing.
Harold and Carl Nielson of Racine were sentenced to Green Bay Reformatory yesterday by Municipal Judge Arthur L. Luebke after pleading guilty to two counts of breaking and entering. They were arrested June 9 by Patrolman Robert Bradford while attempting to open a safe at a Beloit business.
Duane Hel land elected clerk of the Juda Union Free high school district at the annual meeting attended by 25 persons. Petitions will be circulated to establish a Brodhead Juda high school boundary line, with annexation to Juda area. Budget allocates up to 3000 dollars for band instruction, first year for Juda band.
Jens Jensen, 88, of Ellison Bay and renowned landscape architect, was discharged from Madison General Hospital today after a hospital stay that began May 3 for surgery.
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