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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1948

Page

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Stassen Wins Nine Ohio Delegates in GOP Primary

Harold E. Stassen captured nine Ohio Republican delegates while Sen. Robert A. Taft won the remaining 14 pledged delegates plus 30 unpledged. Both candidates called the result a victory as returns showed Taft and Stassen each claiming momentum toward the national convention next month.

Columbus Harold E. Stassen Ohio Robert A. Taft Minnesota Taft Stassen Washington Wisconsin Nebraska Pennsylvania Carrington T. Marshall Ohio Supreme Court Marshall United States Truman

Dewey Names Likely Secretary Who Would Say No to Stalin

President hopeful Thomas E Dewey told an Oregon audience he would appoint a secretary of state able to say no to Stalin. He cited John Foster Dulles and Senator Vandenberg as two men who could do the job, noting Dulles is a close ally and has repeatedly said no to Stalin. The remark came during a foreign policy talk at the University of Oregon as Dewey outlined a seven point world peace program including a United States of Europe.

Eugene Ore Thomas E. Dewey Joseph Stalin John Foster Duiles Vandenberg R-Mich Senate GOP Dewey University of Oregon Amer United States of Europe Stalin Dewes John Foster Dulles Van

Kuhl Faces Charge of Soliciting Funds

Milwaukee based former U S collector of internal revenue for Wisconsin, Milwaukees Frank J Kuhl, surrendered to federal authorities grand jury on 15 charges for soliciting and accepting political funds from other government employees. He was released under 500 dollars bond and to be arraigned before U S Judge F Ryan Duffy next Monday to enter a plea.

Milwaukee Frank J. Kuhl U. S Kuhl F. Ryan Duffy Cronin

Wainwright Urges MacArthur Return To Lead U.S.

Retired Major General Jonathan M. Wainwright urges General Douglas MacArthur to return to the United States to inspire hope and unity. Wainwright, chair of the national veterans for MacArthur for president, cites wartime leadership and calls for MacArthur to lead America through its current crisis.

York Far East Douglas America

Workers Instructed For Boy Scout Drive

Instructions for the annual Boy Scout fund drive May 5 to 12 were given to volunteer workers at a kick off dinner at the Eugene hotel. Louis A. Koenig said each team of a captain and four lieutenants will contact 45 to 55 persons, with about 120 businesses and organizations reached by a gifts committee. Wendell Stribley traced scouting growth in Green, Lafayette, Grant, Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Carroll counties since 1928, noting the council now has about 1,800 Scouts and praising adult volunteers who support the effort.

Eugene Louis A. Koenig Wendell Stribley U. S. Grant Council Green Lafayette Grant Jo. Daviess Stephenson Carroll Stribley Monroe

Apple Blossom Time Arrives in Kickapoo Valley

Unseasonably warm weather brought blossoms three weeks early in Crawford county. Mayor E Tex Reddick proclaimed Sunday Blossom Day in the Kickapoo orchards where an estimated 25 000 visitors will view 1 400 acres. Bees were rushed to aid pollination as best fields along county highway K between Gays Mills and Boaz were highlighted.

Kickapoo E. Tex Reddick Gays Mills Crawford County Boaz Reddick

Immediate Action On Housing Urged During Truman Address

President Truman urged prompt action on housing calling the shortage almost fatal and linking housing health and social security to family life. He referenced the Taft-Ellender-Wagner bill and noted House resistance amid Senate support and a 60 day stopgap extension for the home loan insurance program.

Washington Truman House National Conference On Family Life Senate House of Representatives Capitol House Republican Taft Rohio Wolcott House Banking Committee Walcot Senate ‘Republican Policy Committee

Brodhead Man Burned When Gasoline Container Exploded

Kenneth R. Marsh 26 of route 2 Brodhead suffered burns to his left arm and leg yesterday afternoon when a gasoline container he was using to burn brush exploded at his home He rolled on the ground and extinguished the flames and is recuperating at St Clare hospital.

Kenneth R. Marsh Route 2 Brodhead Marsh St. Clare Hospital

Oshkosh Chosen 1949 Meeting Place for Royal Arch Masons

La Crosse reports that Oshkosh was chosen as the 1949 meeting location of the grand chapter Royal Arch Masons as the organization closed its annual communication yesterday.

Oshkosh la Crosse Royal Arch Masons

Senate Finance Panel Set Hearings on Oleomargarine Tax Bill

The Senate finance committee voted unanimously to begin two days of public hearings on May 17 on the House passed oleomargarine tax repeal bill. Chairman Millikian said the hearings will split time between supporters and opponents. Backers say the repeal will end the 62 year levy. foes warn of margarine misrepresentation.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Millikian R-Cole Senate Finance Committee Vandenberg House

Four Area War Dead Shipments Reach New York

Remains of four soldiers from Green county area who died in World War II are en route to the United States aboard the U S Army transport Lawrence Victory. The men include Pfc Olin H Paulson Blanchardville Pfc Gilbert A Peterson South Wayne Pvt Irvin E Doersam Warren and Pvt Harland L Durrstein Apple River. Paulson and Peterson were killed in France in October 1944 Doersam died July 27 in France.

Green County United States Europe Department of the Army U. S. Army Lawrence Victory New York Olin H. Paulson Oscar Paulson Blanchardville Gilbert A. Peterson Fannie Smith South Wayne Irvin E. Doersa

White House Calls Meeting to Head Off Railroad Strike

Washington officials announced a conference of railroad brotherhood chiefs for tomorrow led by Dr. John R. Steelman to avert a looming strike set for May 11. Union leaders warned of action if demands, including pay and rules changes, are not met.

White House Washington John R. Steelman Charles G. Ross D. B. Robertson Legislative Committee

Local plant starts Swiss Gruyere line in Wisconsin

The Lakeshire-Marty plant in Wisconsin began producing pasteurized Swiss Gruyere cheese using Swiss designed equipment. The line includes a grinder pasteurizer vacuum kettles and automatic packaging and sealing machines. The plant can produce 9,000 packages daily with expert A B Erekson assisting.

Wisconsin Lakeshire-Marty Switzerland Raymond R. Kubly Lakeshire Marty Gruyere A. B. Erekson Plymouth Lakeshire- Marty

Uthus Refuses To Testify Before Newsmen

Wisconsin school for boys probe ends abruptly as suspended superintendent T R Uthus and welfare officer Fred J Koch refuse to testify in front of reporters. Assistant Attorney General William Platt had examined over 100 witnesses in secret on charges of mistreatment and mismanagement. hearings were opened to the press last week.

Wisconsin School For Boys T. R. Uthus Fred J. Koch William Platt

Malaria Scourge Hits Co H in Ill-Fated Camp

In 1898 a malaria outbreak afflicted Co H during a Spanish American War encampment. General Bancroft, private cited for language mishaps, and lecturer Edwin Copeland are named amid a drill, guard duties, and mounting fever that disabled many. The unit awaits further action after armistice.

Monroe Edwin B Copeland Boston Stanford University Spain McKinley U. S Maine Co. H Fitzhugh Lee Havana

Plans to veil World War II Honor Roll in Monroe

John J. Burkhard announced tentative plans for a May 30 ceremony on the Monroe courthouse lawn to veil the World War II honor roll listing local service members. A sundown program will feature the Wisconsin adjutant general as main speaker, with prior photographs to be placed under glass and viewers urged to capture images before Memorial Day.

Monroe Court House John J. Burkhard Wisconsin Adjutant General Burkhard

Monroe Plans May 30 Memorial Day Observance

Monroe will observe Memorial Day on May 30 with decorating at Greenwood cemetery beginning 7 30 a m. Twelve squads from American Legion American Legion auxiliary VFW auxiliary Women’s Relief corps Boy and Girl Scouts will place flowers and flags. The high school band performs at 8 30 a m followed by the Memorial Day program at 9 a m with a speaker chosen by the Monroe Ministerial association and a firing squad provided by Co K 128th Infantry.

Monroe Memorial Day Committee City Hall Greenwood Cemetery American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Auxiliary Women's Relief Corps Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Monroe Ministerial Sociation Lincoln Logan Co. K 128Th Infantry Regiment

Times Story Locates Man for Swiss Consul

The Evening Times reports the Swiss consulate in Chicago sought Kas par Trutman. Fred Feutz of Lake shire Marty Co. said Trutman works at Blanchardville in a limburger factory and has reestablished contact with the consulate. His old address was Brod head where his family still lives. Market news notes Wisconsin American cheese prices firm at 48 cents per pound fob Wisconsin assembly points.

Evening Times Switzerland Chicago Kaspar Trutman The Times Fred Feutz Lakeshire Marty Co Trutman Blanchardville Brodhead Madison Federal State Market News Service Wisconsin

Arabs Leave Besieged Jaffa Amid Regional Turmoil

Reports say Arabs abandoned Jaffa amid Jewish encirclement near Tel Aviv as Haifa fell last month. UN efforts to halt Jerusalem fighting continued while France and Russia criticized plans for neutral administration. Regional troop movements and government changes in Greece and Belgium added to the instability.

Associated Press Jaffa Tel Aviv Old City Palestine Haifa Sheikh Jarrah Jerusalem Holy City United Nations Commission France Russia Special Palestine Assembly of the United Nations U. N. Trusteeship Council Haganah Sinai Trans-Jordan London Austria

Light Frost Expected After 16-Hour Rainfall in Green County

Green County may see scattered light frost tonight after 1.40 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. A weatherman predicted no damage from temperatures dropping too low. Pastures and crops benefited from yesterday and today’s near heavy rainfall as rain began before sunset and continued until 10 oclock this morning. Skies were to clear tonight ahead of cooler temperatures.

Green County

Marshall Urges Congress to Preserve Reciprocal Trade Policy

Secretary of State Marshall urged Congress to continue the reciprocal trade program calling it the keystone of U S foreign policy. He warned that crippling it would cause the world to say America has surrendered its economic leadership.

Washington State Marshall Congress America

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Frank J. Lausche Ray T. Miller Cuyahoga County Cleveland Lausche Thomas J. Herbert Glen Taylor Idaho Birmingham Ala Taylor Seymour Linfield New York City Henry Wallace Wainwright Gen. MacArthur Boy Scout Fulbright Dark Aiken R-Vi Bureau of Internal Revenue Prattville Ross Brotherhood Alvanley Johnston Locomotive Engineers David B. Robertson A. J. Glover Switchmen’s Union Johnston Robertson Steelman Steeman Mr. Truman National Mediation Board Mediation Board Frank P. Douglass Francis A. O'Neill Jr Louisville and Nashville Southern Railway System L. and N Swiss Gruyere Uthus Bancroft Pvt Sam Hoesly Hoesly Henry Inder- Muehle Inder- Muehle Times Story
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