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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1952
Page
2
The House of Representatives approved a self serving package granting expense allowances and tax relief to members, provoking public outrage and accusations of creating a privileged class. Critics say the move damages congressional respect and credibility and may influence upcoming elections.
The piece argues for Marine Corps recognition as a full service arm with a seat on the Joint Chiefs. It cites historic battles from Tarawa to Iwo Jima and criticizes past limits on Marine representation. Congress is called to acknowledge the Marines’ vital contributions and future influence on policy.
The piece argues that Op eration Skywatch a 24 hour air alert for volunteers in 27 states is postponed reflecting two clear issues. First a failure to work out the full needs of such long duty across the network and hardship for watchers. Second a lack of public urgency from the Pentagon to spur action. The author urges clear leadership and decisive facts to restore public confidence.
The third annual I Am An American event in Green County gathered 26 21 year olds and other interested people amid invitations sent to 300 new voters. Paul Sheats of the University of Wisconsin urged a postwar May 17 1942 mindset, while other items note a golden wedding anniversary at Fond du Lac and a baccalaureate address by Rev Alvin C Rabehl.
A columnist critiques daily columns versus weekly work, notes the craft requires a strong idea, and recounts the rise and fall of a successful whole cloth daily feature. He cites editors urging daily output, warns that ideas run dry, and praises aging pilot Russ Holderman for a different ambition.
The Defense Department announced 50 dentists will be drafted by the Army in July. These priority 2 dentists have served 90 days to 21 months in any military service and will receive reserve commissions upon induction.
Secretary of Defense Robert Lovett warned Communists they would wish they had never been born if they used germ or gas weapons. He said the United States stands ready to retaliate beyond what it may have to endure, and rejected UN war crime accusations as propaganda. He noted the danger of pre-accusations and vowed countersteps, though he did not specify atomic options.
Madison announces seasonal truck limits totaling vehicles weighing 8000 pounds and over. Restrictions run May 28 through September 15 on Saturdays 1 to 10 pm and Sundays and holidays 9 am to 10 pm. Affects routes including Highways 12 14 16 36 41 45 and 57 from Illinois or Milwaukee to key Wisconsin points.
Mrs Herbert Mohn presents Spring Grove notices detailing local visits and travels. The report lists trips to Mexico and western states, visits to relatives in Kalispell Montana, Bloomington Illinois, Milwaukee, Argyle, Holland Michigan, and Beloit for hospital care. Also mentioned are illnesses, Mother's Day gatherings, and attendance at a tulip festival and a Passion Play.
Mrs. Harry T Maddrell reports visitors and travel scene around South Wayne. Chicago bowlers in sweepers chase wins while families from Me na sha Rockford and Darlington stop by. Republican caucus delegates and churchgoers appear as guests at local homes plus a Mother’s Day picnic at Browntown with relatives surprising parents.
Invitation to join the Mor mor Mor the Evening Times Boys and Girls Club open to children up to 12 years. Fill out the coupon carefully and mail to the Evening Times Club. Include name street date of birth age last birthday and other details.
Wilford Patterson Francis aged 66, a native of Albany, died at 9 25 am at Fort Atkinson after a heart attack. He had owned a shoe store for 27 years, was married to Aileen Staben, and leaves a wife, daughter Carroll Trieloff, one grandchild, two brothers, a sister, and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be at Hillcrest in Albany. services Monday at First Congregational Church Fort Atkinson with Masonic rites.
At Lehigh University Mundt said McCarthy has done more good than harm for America. He credited McCarthy with unearthing nine Communists in the federal government, who were tried and convicted for disloyalty after direct action.
A Spokane housewife protests a robin nest on her electricity meter delaying readings. The power company allows April and May bills to be read on the April consumption while the nest matures. A University of Washington maternity ward door also hosts nesting robins, later moved.
Five new members named with addresses and dates. Larry Alvin Klemm Route 1 Browntown November 30 1951. Phillis Lorraine Pleasant Judo May 2 1948. Gregory Clayton Olson 1521 8th Street August 11 1950. Janet Elaine Williams Route 3 May 14 1951. William Leo Johnson Route 3 May 21 1950.
Secretary of Commerce Sawyer urged Congress to approve about 27 million dollars in federal grants for the coming fiscal year. The awards would support 140 airport projects across multiple states, advancing repairs upgrades and safety programs according to the proposal.
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