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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1949
Page
2
The piece discusses the shift in public worry about atomic energy from weapons to peaceful uses. It cites Senator McMahon and suggests atomic powered ships and submarines could arrive soon, with industrial applications expanding as research advances continue, urging patience on bomb development while world benefits grow.
Local conservation and sportsmen rally to back the purchase of Zander lake property near Browntown for a public recreation center. The site developed as a private fishing preserve by J. L. Zander after 1928 and is seen as a nucleus for broader regional gains. The conservation committee will reconvene in Madison to decide on the proposal.
The article notes slowing activity as John L. Lewis and his United Mine Workers pause for a two week holiday causing layoffs on rail lines and downstream economic disruption. Miners aim for unemployment benefits nationwide, with court action possible in states denying claims. The piece links labor strife to broader national policy disputes and public tolerance.
Mt Washington New Hampshire records another bitter spell as readings plunge toward extreme lows. Weather observers report temperatures hovering near historic low marks with gusty winds adding to the chill and visibility affected along the presidential ridge.
Historical notes mark events from 1939 1924 1909 and 1899 including German occupation moves in Bohemia Moravia and Slovakia Swiss visitors to Beloit plus local farm fire deaths and political actions. Also YMCA tourney results and civic notices span years and places with community highlights.
General Ho Ying-chin, age around 60, chosen by acting President Li Tsung jen to negotiate with the advancing communists. He must form a cabinet and seek legislature approval before attempting to win concessions from victorious forces, despite being named on the communists' list of war criminals. He is a former defense minister and chief of staff who has long influenced nationalist China’s military leadership. The piece notes uncertain prospects for nationalist gains, possible coalitions, and Ho’s shift to fighting ideas with ideas rather than force.
Thomas Pryor Gore, 78, three term senator and noted lawyer, blind since childhood, died at his home in Washington. An Oklahoma Democrat, he was the first blind U.S. senator and among the first two sent from Oklahoma after statehood in 1907. He served two terms until 1921 and a third that ended Jan 1, 1937.
Milwaukee pastor John H. Telfer will speak at the Tri County YMCA convention in Monroe on March 29 at 6 30 p m in the Methodist church parlors Green Rock and Walworth counties make up the Tri county area One hundred twenty two leaders will attend Telfer’s talk titled Inside Berlin He previously led Congregational church in Oconomowoc and has served on the Waukesha YMCA board The budget committee will propose the 1949 50 plan and eleven directors will be elected from the advisory and governing boards
Larry Kitchen and R J Tracey Jr lead Hi Y members and Joel Solomon with Robert Marty in Friendly Indian club activities.
Elmer Vamstad was nominated village president with no opposition at the Blanchardville caucus. Trustees for two years, three to be elected, include Art Juve Allen Marshall Harry Disrud Elmo Holt Clifford Lien and Elmer Hanson. Donald Reger seeks to oppose clerk R J Meyer. Other unopposed nominees are Arnold Lewis treasurer Harry Lien assessor W E Gould supervisor H V Hanson justice Carroll Steiner constable.
About 55 Green County Shrine club members attended a monthly dinner at the Eugene hotel. C. M. Stauffer of Monticello presented films on the New Glarus centennial and a scenic tour of Yellowstone Glacier National Park and the Canadian Rockies. Laverne Gallitz presided in Bruce Blum's absence.
Albert Ruef of Darlington seeks a contract motor carrier license to haul farm products excluding milk and operate dump trucks for highway work within Lafayette county. His route covers Darlington Seymour Willow Springs Elk Grove Shullsburg Gratiot Kendall and other towns within 35 miles. Lawrence C Betrum of Dodgeville has a license to haul coal lumber cement from New Glarus to Hollandale and for livestock within 15 miles of Hollandale. Kenneth B Hale of Argyle receives a license for ordinary livestock or agricultural commodities in interstate commerce from Lafayette and Green counties to the Iowa Wisconsin and Illinois Wisconsin borders. Hale has
A license transfer is recorded with Arvin C. Johnson of Argyle issuing an LC license and Oscar Fritsch forwarding Emmanuel B. Fuch to hold an LC license. The addresses listed are 1424 15th Avenue and 1010 10th Avenue respectively.
Actress Tallulah Bankhead files suit in New York seeking 1 million dollars in damages and an injunction against Procter and Gamble over the use of her name in a soap radio advertisement.
Gamble Co and major networks face scrutiny over a singing radio commercial using Tallulah Bankhead's name to promote a shampoo tube. Attorney Donald R. Seawell calls the ad offensive and humiliating and claims it infringes public image rights.
A light verse extols smiles as a simple joy that travels from person to person. The poem notes how one smile sparks a chain of cheerful reactions, spreading goodwill and lifting hearts.
In spring, Lees showcases a broad collection of worsted pin checks gabardines pastel tweeds shadow plaids and sharkskins with figure flattering suits and three piece ensembles. Coats mirror fabrics with dramatic details while millinery Hansen gloves and Mojad hosiery complete the ready to wear.
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