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Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1950

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McCarthy Claims Early Atom Leak

Senator McCarthy said a witness could testify that Amerasia associates collected and transmitted atomic secrets to Russia in 1945. He named Frank Bielaski as the witness and noted Bielaski is being questioned behind closed doors as the Senate probes communist infiltration.

Washington McCarthy Senate Amerasia Magazine Russia Wisconsin State Department Soviet Union Japan OSS Frank Bielaski Office of Strategic Services Bielaski Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee Jaffe

President Denies Florida Primary Defeat

President Truman said the defeat of Senator Claude Pepper in the Florida Democratic primary is no reflection on the administration or the Fair Deal. He noted some Republicans misread the result and, at a news conference, said Florida’s campaign issues were not connected to the national picture.

Truman Claude Pepper Florida Mr. Truman

Mosinee Mayor Lapses Into Unconsciousness After Stroke

Mayor Ralph Kronenwetter of Mosinee remained unconscious at St. Marys hospital after suffering a stroke Monday night. Attendants reported the event occurred just before his community was liberated following a mock communist coup.

Wausau Ralph Kronenwetter Mosinee St. Mary’s Hospital Kronenwetter

Gangland fugitive Clay Pigeon badly hurt in Wisconsin chase

John M. Sullivan a.k.a. Blackie Sullivan, a noted gangland fugitive, suffered a crushed right arm when his car ran off a highway near Eau Claire. He had been shot in Chicago two years earlier and was treated by a physician before being taken to Watertown hospital.

Chicago John ‘M Blackie) Sullivan Here Sullivan Main Street Robes Race Eau Claire Milwaukee Watertown

Monroe Clinic to Add Two Doctors in Pediatrics Department

A pediatric department will be formed at Monroe Clinic with Dr John C Herweg of Springfield Missouri joining after July 1. He is finishing residency at Children s Hospital St Louis and will be assisted part time by his wife Dr Jangti Seavill who will practice under that name.

Monroe Clinic John C. Herweg Springfield Herweg Children's Hospital St. Louis Jangt i Seavill Drury College Washington University Medical School

Institute Extends Honor for Marty in Cheese Institute

The National Cheese Institute announced honorary memberships at its Chicago banquet. Carl Marty Sr. could not attend due to health, and his son Robert F. Marty accepted on his behalf. Others named as honorees included H. G. Davis Felix Pauly J. L. Kraft and Marty himself.

National Cheese Institute Carl Marty Jr Chicago Robert F. Marty Marty Carl Jr H. G. Davis Felix Pauly J. L. Kraft Robert Marty Institute Fred Huser Robert Hardell M. H. Stauffacher Kenneth Stuart Forrest Kubly Glenn H. Kubly Fred Feutz Edward A. Ninneman

House Committee Approves Draft Law Extension Plan

The House Armed Services Committee approved a two year extension of the selective service act with 31 votes to 0. It bars inductions until Congress signals and restricts presidential power to mobilize industry. The act expires June 24 and requires male 18 to 26 to register and be examined for fitness.

Washington House Armed Services Committee Congress Vinson D-Ga House United States Defense Johnson Army Pace State Department George Kennan Joint Chiefs of Staff Omar N. Bradley Joint Chiefs Truman

Brooklyn School Merger Discussed

Brooklyn area plans for consolidating the grade school districts were discussed at a Tuesday night meeting. Brooklyn School board members and rural district representatives attended, naming a general committee under A. K. Lyon. Districts include Brooklyn Dwight Biglow Holt Jug Prairie and McLaughlin with valuation $2,046,114. merger offers voice on a common board and potential improved facilities at reduced taxes.

Brooklyn Apecial Brooklyn School Board Dwight Biglow Holt Jug Prairie McLaughlin Green County A. K. Lyon Lyon

Truman Eyes Farm Policy Shift In Brannan Talks

Washington reports say President Truman may ease pressure on the Brannan farm plan during his cross country tour. Democratic leaders in Congress oppose the plan’s production payment method, while Brannan and House Agriculture Chair Cooley seek a cheaper and insured price approach for perishables.

Washington Truman Brannan Congress Lincoln Neb Chairman Cooley D-Nc House Agriculture Committee Cooley

Planting of Oats Varies in County

County fields show mixed oat planting with some near completion and others still being seeded. Farmers note late spring, wet soils, and pastures regrowing after winter kill while warns of grazing too early. Tractors worked after dark to catch up before morning rain paused fieldwork.

Rain and Wind Mend Monticello Aroma Issue

A shift in wind direction and a light rain eased the strong barnyard odor that troubled Monticello residents after a farmer spread farm odors all day. Early rain and wind change reduced the smell, though visitors noted it last evening.

Monticello

Harold M. Wilkie Dies at Madison Attorney and Regent

Harold M. Wilkie, 59, Madison attorney and former president of the University of Wisconsin board of regents, died today after years of ill health. He served as regent from 1931 to 1939 and led the board from 1934 to 1939. Born in Fond du Lac he attended Ripon College and Wisconsin.

Madison Harold M. Wilsie University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Wilkie Fond du Lac Ripon College Wiseinsin

Ohio Swiss cheese contest reaches Congress in May

The Ohio Swiss Cheese association sends a full fat wheel to compete with Wisconsin’s Green County entry in a Friday May 26 sampling by Congress. Swiss makers Hans and Alice Grossaiklaus of Wilmot Ohio will serenade lawmakers with yodeling.

Ohio Swiss Cheese Association Washington Wisconsin Green County Congress Hans Alice Grossaiklaus Grossaiklaus Switzerland Wilmot Ohio

Chrysler Strike Ends After 100 Days With Pact

The Chrysler walkout ends as UAW and Chrysler sign a contract at 8:25 am. It includes 100 monthly pensions with social security, boosted wages in some plants, expanded medical and insurance benefits, and a union dues checkoff. About 89,000 strikers will return to work starting Monday. The deal falls short of a union shop. The strike cost the industry roughly $1.38 billion in lost wages and sales.

Detroit Chrysler CIO United Auto Workers Chrysler Corp UAW Walter Reuther General Motors Reuther Chrysler Corporation Herman L. Weckler

Janesville Board To Flash Grim Traffic Toll

A downtown Janesville score board will flash latest traffic accident counts and deaths in Janesville and Rock County. The 6 to 12 foot lighted sign marks National Safety Month in May, highlighting the grim toll on local roads.

Janesville Rock County

Merchants Seek Clarification on Report Terminology

Monroe courtesy league reader Clarence Kempfert asked for clarity on a Tuesday announcement that more than 36 percent of merchants or their employees are regular parkers in free stalls on the public square. He questioned whether police checked only chant or all persons with business in the square and noted cooperation in keeping cars off the street. Chief J H Schwaiger reported thirty six plus percent of non metered square parking is merchants or staff and that no meters have been placed on center posts during last summer’s paving project.

Larence Kempfert Monroe Courtesy League J. H. Schwaiger Council

Public Patience Sought in Census

Charles A. Booth Greene ly census crew leader asked residents not yet enumerated to be patient as the county count lags behind the nation. Only one Monroe district remains to start and four in the county, with at least two rural starts by week end, amid illnesses and fatigue among workers.

Charles A. Booth Booth Monroe

County 4 H Speech Contest Planned Here

Green county 4 H speaking contests set for Monroe and New Glarus next week announced by Lester Van Loon assistant county agricultural agent. Contests to be at Normal school Monroe Wednesday evening and New Glarus high School Thursday night with junior and senior divisions in safety and conservation.

Green County Monroe New Glarus Lester van Loon New Glarus High School

Anderson Named General Manager at Freeport Plant

Gordon R. Anderson, manager of the Fairbanks Morse and Co. Beloit plant, has been named general manager of the Freeport plant, signaling a leadership shift in the Beloit firm.

Freeport Gordon R. Anderson Fairbanks Morse and Co Beloit

County Tour Explains Ancient Water Covering in Green County

Green County rural school tours guided by county agricultural workers explained how much of the land was once under water. Students learned lime rock formation from settling water, and soil formation processes. Tours covered Rush Cadiz Mills and Jordan townships with demonstrations of contour lines and terraces.

Green County Rush School Cadiz Township Mills Jordan Township Rush Elmer Albright Mills School James Meshnick Soils Conservation Office Myron E. Jeglum Lester van Loon Badger School Defeatur Township Shanghai Spring Grove

Green County Supervisors Set Tuesday Meeting to Name Treasurer

A special Green County board of supervisors meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the circuit court room. Chairman Clarence W. Loveland will lead as they appoint a new county treasurer to fill the late Emanuel G. Stauffacher's unexpired term. Stauffacher died suddenly while completing 22 years as treasurer. last rites were held Monday. The purchasing committee meeting moved to occur with the full board.

Green County Board of Supervisors Circuit Court Room Clarence W. Loveland Washington Township Emanuel G. Stauffacher Stauffacher

Wisconsin Cheese Demand Reported Light in Wisconsin

Federal state market news notes steady demand for cheese in Wisconsin with selling prices listed for items such as single daisies long horns square prints and midgets. Prices show variations around mid 1930s ranges in the report.

Madison Wisconsin

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George Smathers Jacksonville Fla U.S Smathers Pepper Philip Jaffe Emmanuel Siguard Larsen Tydings D-Md Senate Investigating Committee Amerasia John S. Service Service Lucas (Ill Gangland Clay Pigeon Brannan and Harold M. Wilkie Cheese’ Day, Inc Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Producers Association Dwight A. Crandall Fred Glauser Cheese | Day Albert H. Stoldt New York N.J Merchants’ Group
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