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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1947
Page
1
The House approved a rent control bill 204 to 182 allowing local option for cities counties and towns to adopt or reject controls. It extends existing ceilings from June 30 to December 31 with presidential proclamation power to continue.
Seven Wisconsin representatives backed the measure as the house passed rent control 204 to 82. Republicans Brophy Hull Keefe Kersten Murray Smith and Stevenson voted yes. Byrnes and O Kon ski voted no. All named are Republicans.
The measure would extend rent controls through June 30 1948 and allow local governing bodies to end controls earlier. It authorizes a 15 percent rent increase for two year leases with tenant consent and exempts new housing. It also abolishes most government material controls under the veterans housing act while preserving veteran housing preferences and mortgage insurance. Senator Wherry favors the local option but cautions Senate action may await labor and tax debates.
Dr. Ralph McDonald of the National Education Association told a House subcommittee that teachers’ pay should be doubled to avoid mediocrity. He urged federal grants for education totaling 200 million in the current fiscal year and rising to 250 million and 300 million in subsequent years.
United States airmen dropped at least one rocket assisted bomb during joint tests with the RAF in January 1946. The weapon was released from 20 000 feet with a miss distance under 20 yards at submarine bases at Farge near Bremen and on Helgoland.
Dr William Moulton Marston a psychologist credited with developing the systolic blood pressure deception test known as the lie detector died today at his home in Rye New York after an extended illness.
A district music festival in New Glarus will feature 1,026 students from surrounding areas competing across 15 bands an orchestra 21 choral groups and 270 soloists. Trophies for first and second place marching bands are donated by the American Legion and Lion's Club. The event includes a baton twirling contest and multiple performance venues around town with Evansville New Glarus Monroe band entries on Thursday evening.
Prices for cheese remain unsettled at the top with minor declines in the American market. Kraft Foods cut prices by 6 to 7 cents on American process cheese, while Swiss keeps a 20 cent premium over cheddar. A Wisconsin law changes holding periods, affecting March and April deliveries as warehouses absorb new supplies.
Melchior Donny arrives in Chicago with his mother Frances Donny after a month abroad in Switzerland. He plans a short business trip to Kentucky aboard a Badger Flying Service plane piloted by Gilbert Baltzer. The Geneva to Chicago flight left 1 am Thursday via Paris Ireland and Newfoundland.
Argyle voters approved a 25 000 bond issue by 145 to 24 in a special election to extend village sewer mains. The advisory referendum by the village board followed a petition by nearly 49 taxpayers urging immediate completion of sewer disposal lines before further street repairs.
Wisconsin Senate passed a bill authorizing counties by two thirds vote to override state public service orders on dam construction, sending the measure to Acting Gov. Rennebohm. The Dairyland Electric Co operative backs a Flambeau river dam near Ladysmith amid conservation objections. The chamber also approved a separate tax refund window for farmers, changing eligibility to six months.
Five people were dead and six in critical condition after the Pennsylvania Railroad New York St Louis flyer named the American crashed into sheet steel near Huntingdon Pennsylvania before dawn. Forty five others were injured in the disaster four miles west of Huntingdon.
The Wisconsin Telephone Co declined to resume negotiations with the Telephone Guild of Wisconsin as long as officers maintain earlier statements against crossing picket lines. Across Wisconsin locals, votes against the offer ranged from 14 to 1 in several cities, with only Port Washington approving.
President Truman signed an appropriations bill authorizing 1.8 billion dollars for the veterans administration enabling resumption of monthly unemployment and educational payments to 2,780,000 war veterans.
The 26 day old telephone strike deepened as 37,000 New York City workers refused to return to work under the settlement terms. Union leaders prepared to vote on the proposed 4 weekly wage raise while federal conciliators offered a compromise wage plan to win back long distance staff.
Earl O. Shreve, new president of the U S Chamber of Commerce, warned an across the board price cut could trigger a business setback. He opposed Truman’s call for general cuts, noting wage hikes hinder compliance and urging action beyond talk. The GE vice president said many firms cannot cut prices due to recent wage increases.
Washington AP says the AFL and CIO rejected each other’s merger plan yet agreed to cooperate on labor issues and pursue eventual consolidation. After a two day talks the leaders issued a joint statement pledging continued consideration of unity.
A large blast hit the Deemer Steel Casting Co plant in New Castle at 2 45 PM today. About 200 employees were present and many were injured with at least eight sent to a Wilmington general hospital and four to the Delaware hospital in Wilmington.
In a ceremonial arrival at the Dardanelles, four U S vessels join Turkish salutes. Led by the 27 000 ton USS Leyte the force marks a five day port visit with the aircraft carrier first to pass the strait.
An FBI expert testified that sales records connected to former Rep. Andrew J. May were actually typed on Garsson munitions combine owner typewriters in Illinois, suggesting the documents originated from that group.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee today decided to ask Secretary of State Marshall for a reply to charges that the Italian peace treaty undermines President Truman's plan to bolster Greece and Turkey against communism. Critics pressed the point during week-long hearings on whether the pact should be recommended for Senate ratification.
The Senate Finance Committee closed hearings on a four billion dollar income tax cut bill today after receiving a Baruch letter opposing any reduction. E M Voorhees of U S Steel urged a tax cut as an incentive to production, opposing the Baruch position.
Farmers receive higher market prices for milk butterfat eggs and poultry but face steeper costs. War time feed value comparisons show dairy and poultry profits down while hogs rise. Some producers grow their own feed yet still face tighter margins due to relative price shifts.
Willis Mitchell, son of A. E. Mitchell, joins the Monroe Police Force increasing the authorized squad to seven of ten. Mitchell, longtime Allen Ice Cream Co. employee and former army staff sergeant with service in the CBI theater, becomes a police officer under Chief J. H. Schwaiger.
Madison faces a heated hearing as a bill to bar theaters from selling popcorn candy and soft drinks is debated. Assemblyman Westfahl defends the measure amid protests from theater and concession groups and later apologizes for his remarks.
The Senate approved an amendment to the labor disputes bill by a 60 to 28 margin prohibiting unions or their agents from restraining or coercing workers in choosing representation. The measure, backed by Taft and allies, seeks to add strict limits on union practices while employers are already barred from coercion.
The New Glarus Yodel Club received a special invitation to perform at the National Folk Festival in St Tonis May 21 to 24. Now in its 13th year, the festival honors a St. Louis origin since 1934. Rudy Burkhalter of Monroe will join with accordion and Alpine horn pieces.
David Lilienthal, chair of the Atomic Energy Commission, warned that being too stupid in handling atomic energy could risk ridicule by future generations or even their extinction. He spoke at Popular Science monthly’s 75th anniversary dinner, marking his first address here since confirmation.
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