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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1949
Page
2
Editorial lauds Monroe business sector hosting farmers and hired men for a night event. The home talent program celebrated neighborly spirit and city unity, praising the shared fellowship and welcoming sentiment. The piece urges more such occasions to honor the farming community’s role in local life.
John Callahan at 82 retires after 28 years as state superintendent of instruction. Milwaukee ceremony with 400 school officials and teachers praised his role in modern education and wished him well. His departure leaves a difficult successor task for Wisconsin schools.
Washington reports agricultural experts expect farmers to reduce soil loss and rest crop land this season after wartime surges. Government forecasts, tied to declining prices and costly past practices, point to intensified local soil saving programs, with Green County leading in county level efforts to protect the land as a heritage.
A sedan driven by Donald Thorp overturned after being struck by an inbound Borden milk truck at the 17th Avenue and 6th Street intersection at 12 30 p m yesterday. Theisen Jr Earl B drove the milk truck. George Thorp, a passenger, was shaken but uninjured and treated at home.
A 109 year old note reports Switzerland intends to triple its national debt by a large March 23, 1939 plan aimed at defense. Also notes a junior turning group to be revived in Monroe with Jacob Rattin to instruct boys ages 8 to 12. Mercury rises to 75 degrees in the shade.
A fragment discusses Galileo in 1581 linking momentum laws to rotating pendulum ideas. The brief hints at early thoughts on motion and physical principles shaping later physics work.
An archaeologist hopes to raise a sunken Roman galley off Mahdia three miles from shore where 20 pieces were recovered four decades ago. Vincent Palmer of St Louis plans a high tech dive expedition next summer using advanced gear to overcome currents and strong water, pursuing ancient Greece to Rome loot now 120 feet away.
Darlington plans an April 5 election on a $75,000 bond to donate to Memorial hospital of Lafayette County. Other Lafayette communities assess hospital bond issues: Willow Springs and Truman undecided, Darlington adds $35,000, Seymour $16,000, Lamont proposes $10,000 without referendum. Council also changes Main street parking from center to curb and does not act on Legion home property request.
James Marlow traces the hard earned lessons from World War I and II leading to the Atlantic pact. He cites parallels from 1914 to 1948 and explains how the Truman Doctrine Marshall Plan Brussels pact and Western alliance grew to deter Soviet expansion with Britain France Belgium the Netherlands Luxembourg Canada and the United States in a 1948 defense convergence.
Assemblyman Schneider urged a 60 percent surtax on individual and corporate income to fund welfare institutions and buildings, claiming about 24.7 million dollars would be raised. James De Witt of Manitowoc, a CIO farm equipment workers advocate, spoke before the assembly committee in support.
Governor W Kerr Scott appointed Dr Frank P Graham to be North Carolina's junior U S Senator to succeed the late J Melville Broughton who died March 6. Graham 62, educator and UNC Greater University president, will assume duties after certification in Chapel Hill.
Israel and Lebanon signed an armistice agreement at the customs house in Naqura this morning. The pact, the second armistice Israel has with an Arab neighbor, was praised by the Israeli delegation head as the start of an era of peace for their region. The first armistice in the Palestine war was signed at Rhodes between Egypt and Israel.
In verse the hills awaken with song birds nesting and blossoms to come. The poet notes Arbutus scent in the air and flame like colors brightening gloom as redbirds whistle winter's end and fireflies glow at twilight.
An Easter bound collection at the STYLE SHOP features fitted and flared coats in worsteds gabardines sharkskins and tweeds plus pastel tailored suits. Shown are belted waistlines unusual button treatments collars and deep pockets with a spring 1949 vibe and three weeks to Easter.
A bus driver orders passengers to push toward the rear of the bus to make space. The request aims to manage crowding as riders occupy all seats and standees fill the aisle. Observers note the unusual directive and its effect on passenger movement.
Baker's Book store promotes Holderette a gold plated rubber clamped holder for purses or umbrellas at the dining table. The store tees up spring and Easter fashion with Lee's and Becker's Leader ads for coats suits and hats. The Red Cross drive runs to March 30 and Glo-Tex carpeting comes from Etter's with James Lees and Sons.
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