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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1949
Page
2
The piece recalls Juliette Gordon Low founding the first troop in Savannah and the national expansion to New York City. It notes Girl Scout growth to 223 members across 16 troops and praises volunteer leadership as the program marks its birthday.
The jury in Washington convict Gillars known as Axis Sally of casting propaganda for Nazi radio to U S troops and civilians. The defense claimed intent to betray the country, while the judge will set penalties next week. The editorial notes wartime trials and cautions on due process.
Army Secretary Royall warned that the Russian attitude in Berlin and the blockade of transport lines pose a day to day threat to peace. He praised continued air lift and democratic Germany measures while questioning if Moscow can unwind the tangled international scene. The danger, he suggested, lies in Russia seeking a diplomatic victory instead of military action.
A 1949 General Features piece argues that income taxes and inflation erode the wealth of long established earners who fund ventures for youths and small businesses. It portrays a rich donor as paying most of his income in taxes while his charitable impact shrinks, describing the tax system as “soak the rich” and fiscally oppressive.
Sam Ladwig and W C Baumgartner led a Sylvester township caucus at Prien school to contest the county board post with seventeen voters present. Other races include first and second supervisor contests, clerk, treasurer, and assessor positions with several incumbents and challengers noted.
Monticello Times Special reports Mt Pleasant township will have a single local contest in the April election after yesterday afternoon caucus in the town hall. John Lehr opposes incumbent supervisor Jacob Stauffer. William Buehl is unopposed for treasurer to succeed Fred Hammerly not a candidate. Re nominated are Ray T Silver Clarence Feidler Alfred Isely and Jacob Schultz. The caucus committee for three years is Karl Geigel Henry Krueger and William Buehl.
General MacArthur told the Japanese government to increase coal production as the industry stays weak since the war. He says coal is essential to postwar recovery and economic stability in Japan.
Mrs Tobias Knobel spends several days at the Dick Elmer home near Belleville. Mrs George Wright Madison visits her parents Dr and Mrs Henry Hoesly.
DeWitt MacKenzie argues Allies must secure foolproof submarine defense to protect sea lanes between America and Western Europe and the Near East. He cites lessons from World Wars, urges coordinated Royal Navy and U S Navy actions, and notes the snorkel invention now widely known.
Twenty four Monticello high school students earned places on the honor roll for the fourth six weeks. Freshmen include Ralph Gempeler Irene Elmer Herbert Bircher Joann Drafahl Agnes Koehner Frances Leoffel Nina White and Irene Zimmerman. Sophomores are Harvey Elmer Ruth Gempeler Gladys Buehl and Richard Hefty. Juniors are Gordon Holcomb Barbara Karlen Bud Schultz Marilyn Milbrandt Rosemary Babler. Seniors listed are Gloria Zimmerman Willis Marty Don Lewis Carla Lewis Norman Christian Beth Ann Becker and Clara Frehner.
Maj. Gen. George T. Bartlett, 93, longtime San Antonio resident and believed oldest living U.S. military academy graduate, died in a local hospital yesterday. He earned his officer’s bars in 1881.
Tokyo reports Standard Vacuum and Caltex Oil Co representatives said their firms concluded agreements with Japanese firms to distribute petroleum products in Japan.
Dane County prosecutor says alleged bribe on the assembly floor was just a joke with no facts to support the report. Investigators spoke with multiple lawmakers and staff after Assemblyman Kendzierski demanded the treasurer reveal the overheard bidder.
Richard Schoonover will graduate from Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee. His parents travel to attend commencement, and he has accepted a position with American Surety Co. in Milwaukee. He studied at Wisconsin and served 42 months in the military before entering Marquette. His wife is a Wisconsin graduate.
Ruth Ellen Aebly was elected president at the Thursday night meeting of the Jordan Jolly Workers 4 H club held at the Jordan Center school. Other officers named were Glenn Gruenberg vice president Ralph Niffenegger secretary treasurer Dorothy McGrath club reporter and Joan Hyland pianist. Project talks were presented by Ruth Rebby and Karen Yeazel. Karen Yeazel and Allen Schuetz will lead recreation at the next meeting on April 21.
Sandy finds a magical Gimmee button that grants wishes in a dream. It shows him a chocolate soda and time off to work on a model airplane but ends with mishaps. His mother teaches him the value of earning things, and the button vanishes with the dream as he learns responsibility. Sandy plans to keep the button for now.
New members include Vicki Lynn Jenny of Belleville born Oct 29 1948 Judith Ann Hartwig route 1 Browntown born May 29 1943 Dennis Lee Meier route 1 Warren born March 30 1947 Warren born March 16 1942 Gary Lee Blackbourn 1602 14th avenue born April 1 1947 Richard Glen Stoll route 2 born March 14 1944
Seoul officials welcome Edgar Johnson Washington director of the economic cooperation administration program for Korea He arrives to review Korean economic aid requirements during a 12 day stay and conduct checks on aid programs.
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