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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1949
Page
1
The report notes discussions toward ending the Berlin blockade with a parley, referencing a May 23 opening and Western State conference commentary on a new agreement. The focus is on international diplomacy shaping postwar arrangements and the future of occupation in Europe.
Sheboygan Baraboo Stoughton and Madison plan a youth council with four reps from each high school class to oversee Angle program activities at the community center. The council runs weekly meetings and multiple committees and oversees policies, upkeep, decorations, snack bar, and host duties.
A 13 year old girl told a coroner's jury she drowned seven year old Charles Johnson in a drainage ditch near Oak Lawn. State's Attorney Pearce said she will be charged with murder and held for the Will County grand jury. She described holding the boy underwater until he stopped moving and admitted planning the act days earlier.
Mrs. Minnie Wolf 69 longtime La Crosse county Red Cross chairwoman for 17 years died at her home today. She was the wife of Dr. Herman Wolf physician.
The Wisconsin legislature opened with two rent control proposals. One lets local governments decide on controls, with governor approval for terminations. the other, “controlled decontrol,” would raise base rents 15 percent and end federal controls by next March while preserving local option. Hotels exempt. eviction notice reduced to 60 days under the second bill. Bubolz said the committee favored the second plan but kept the first for Senate choice. Bills sent to judiciary committee, hearings unlikely before May 17.
Washington congress reaction hints President Truman must accept compromises to repeal the Taft Hartley act this year. Truman signals readiness for new labor legislation and may wage a whistle stop campaign. House actions show a tough path with Lesinski drafting a renewed bill likely to include Rayburn compromises.
The Air Force unveils a plan to train over 135000 reservists, pay 75000 others, and add new centers while closing 18 existing training sites. Training occurs at 70 bases and 23 local centers, with two new activations, under Truman directives to strengthen civilian reserve components.
Detroit reports Ford Motor Co River Rouge plant idle on the second day of a strike by CIO United Auto Workers. About 65 000 walkout nationwide with 60 000 at Rouge and 5 000 at Lincoln Mercury. UAW cites speedup as cause and predicts possible paralysis of Ford operations within a week. Walter Reuther accuses Ford of pushing output per worker.
The Veterans Administration ordered 8 000 employees dismissed and 42 offices closed in 23 states to meet the 1950 budget. Veterans Administrator Carl R Gray Jr said hospitals and medical services will not be affected and 30 day notices will be given. Closures include 468 contact offices employing one or two people each, with most cuts from larger facilities. The House approved a VA appropriation of 5 145 431 940 for 1949 50, down 750 060 from the agency’s initial request.
Fort Benning soldier Robert W. Dixon from Kenosha died after a scuffle with Phenix City officers during an arrest. Officer D M Watford said Dixon grabbed him in the patrol car as they drove toward the station after a wild chase through Phenix City streets.
Cloudy skies end a regional heat wave as cold air moves in from the west bringing cooler temps. Highs reached 90 in Monroe, then fell to the mid 70s, with 2.94 inches of rain in Ashland over 36 hours and a flood-struck Nemadji river bridge. One fatality reported as a boat capsized on Lake Superior. Thunderstorms forecast for the Kentucky Derby. Wisconsin weekend highs expected near 69, with cool nights and a chance of light showers early next week.
Murray's United Steel Workers chair a CIO drive demanding not only higher wages but a pension and health welfare program for 1,116,000 members. UMW chief John L. Lewis seeks more benefits for soft coal diggers and a higher royalty payment in the June contract. Walter Reuther's UAW aims for an eight to ten cent boost to restore purchasing power, while the electrical workers press for an overall package of wage, pension, and health plan improvements and a shorter work week.</s>
A masked gunman entered the uptown bar through a rear door in Green Bay and demanded cash. He fired twice at the floor, one at a bar stool, then grabbed $60 from the register and fled after shouting this is a holdup.
The trading zone was firm today on the Wisconsin cheese exchange. Sales include 7 cars cheddars at 30 cents and 2 cars single daisies at 32. Bids unfilled: 5 cars cheddars 29 and 2 cars junior grade cheddars 28 14. Offers uncovered: 2 cars single daisies 32.
Merlyn Geigel aged 17 and Delwin Harrington aged 16 were treated at St. Clare hospital after a head-on collision on highway 11 just west of the city. Geigel, eastbound, sustained cuts and bruises while Harrington, turning to reenter eastbound, lost the fourth finger on his right hand at the first joint and remained in hospital overnight.
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