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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1949
Page
2
The piece argues that any western alliance arming Europe requires both military supply and congressional funding oversight. It cautions against unlimited blank checks while urging robust mutual defense, stressing democratic accountability and coordinated aid without surrendering congressional control.
The piece discusses Secretary Brannan asking Congress to grant storage authority for bumper grain tied to loan programs. It notes waste of unstored crops last season, political overtones, and calls for agency responsibility proportional to new powers. It emphasizes taxpayer impact and the need to prevent double payment for wasted crops.
An article discusses President Truman and reported tensions with photographers at the White House. It notes Mrs. Truman’s ban on pictures of him and hints at broader conflict with Congress and staff over public image and policy.
Marjorie Krassy was elected president of York 4 H club at the meeting held in Postville school house. Other officers are Margaret Hermanson, vice president, Patricia Davern, secretary and treasurer. It was decided to hold meetings the second Tuesday of each month with Ralph Elmer outlining project requirements. Miss Wilma Johnson showed two short films and Miss Krassy played accordion numbers. Refreshments were served by Elmer.
Ten years ago Gen Ralph M Immiell said the United States need not join European hostilities as he traced the causes of war in an address at the Co K banquet on March 22 1939 Mrs Elizabeth Scott Oliver 97 longtime Brodhead resident died Anne Snyder Monticello native passed away in Madison The article also notes local obituaries and civic happenings from the period including college weddings and community events.
The Brownie troop No 15 organized and registered with the Girl Scout council at Lincoln school scout room with 17 members. Mrs Sam Rubi leads the troop and plans an awards court in early May while Mrs Robert Richardson teaches leaders songs.
After the business session Mrs. Sam Boyd discussed with scout leaders plans for the annual Girl Scout cookie sale and a Brownie jamboree.
Col. Jacob J. Herhardt, post commandant, announced plans to hire 56 additional civilians at Camp McCoy. The new workers will raise the post staff to 72 as preparations begin for national guard maneuvers.
The agriculture department reports farmers expect to plant 84,809,000 acres of corn this year, about 1.6 percent below last year’s record crop and below the goal of 86,000,000 acres. Spring wheat acreage is seen at 20,300,000 acres, and total wheat area around 81,670,000 acres, with combined winter and spring wheat crops near 1.256 billion bushels.
Mrs. Gien E Essender and family spent the weekend with her parents in Erie and with relatives in Janesville. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Weissman host Mrs James Locust visiting from Janesville. Rockford couple announce the birth of Judith Ann on March 11, daughter of Henry Vetterli and Roberta Homan. Want ads are big producers.
Mrs Earl Foster of Port Washington visits Mr and Mrs Arthur Staedtler and Mr and Mrs James Hancock. Mrs Anna Stauffacher and Mrs Dick Freitag call on Friday in Monroe. Several locals visit relatives in New Glarus and Monroe over the weekend.
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