Square Lights Ready For Tonight's Crowds
Courthouse square prepared for evening crowds as Wisconsin Power and Light completes electrical work lighting the area for events.
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1949
Page
1
Wife of Franklin Jr. Gets Nevada Divorce
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt Jr today divorced the son of the former president. District Judge Harry Watson granted the decree on charges of extreme moral cruelty. The court hews to an agreement dated March 19 determining custody of the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minden
Nev
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Harry Watson
Roosevelt
Vermont Governor Won't Seek Debtor Law Changes
Governor Ernest W. Gibson said he will not call a special session to free three veterans jailed under Vermont 1808 debtor law. He noted no legal authority to act and cited the case as a matter blown up by others while acknowledging the law can keep nonpaying debtors jailed if a judge finds willful avoidance. The trio includes Ralph Fugatt, Bernard Smith, and Frederick Lapan serving time for nonpayment of civil car accident awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Ernest W. Gibson
Brattleboro
Gibson
Vermont
Springfield
Mass
Ralph J. Fugatt
Ringfield
Bernard J. Smith
Fairhaven
Frederick L. Lapan
Marshfield
Lucas Warns on Tax or Spending Cuts in Senate Fight
Senate Democratic Leader Lucas says there must be either a tax increase or federal spending cuts, preferably the latter, as GOP efforts to trim each appropriation by five percent face repeated defeats. The chamber sent back a bill of 751 million for flood control and harbor projects, with total funding above the House and below the President's request. votes defeated proposed five and ten percent cuts and a 40 percent slash from Senator Douglas.
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Washington
Senate
Lucas
House
Truman
Douglas
D-Ill
Weatherman forecasts continued dull skies over Monroe
The forecast calls for a bleak weekend with gray skies and low temperatures statewide. No major change expected until tonight when a slight warming is possible. Expect rain and scattered thunderstorms through tomorrow and a small daytime variation from 42 to 54 degrees.
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Monroe
Steamboats Race Revival in Pittsburgh Celebration
The Homestead defeated the William Larimer Jones in a half hour stern-wheeler steamboat race on the Ohio River as part of a local celebration reviving river racing traditions.
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Pittsburgh
Homstead
William Larimer Jones
Ohio River
Wisconsin Legislature Faces Rush of Proposals After Budget
Wisconsin lawmakers move beyond a 137.9 million budget to nearly 1,000 measures aimed to finish in five weeks with adjournment likely by July 1. Education aid and veterans housing dominate the agenda as joint finance weighs taxes and new school funding.
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Arthur Bystrom
Madison
Wisconsin
Veterans
Joint
Veteran’s Housing Fund
Reichebohm
Sens. Laird
R-Marshfield
Lenroot
R-Superior
Peshtigo Boat Plant Destroyed by Flames
A flash fire destroyed the Thompson Brothers Boat Mfg Co woodworking plant in Peshtigo today, with losses well over 100 dollars. Employee William Luedtke said the blaze started when the power system was turned on at 7 a m. The structure burst into flame instantly but did not reach the main works connected by a concrete corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Brothers Boat Mfg. Co
William Luedtke
Infant Brothers Die in Turkey Ranch Fire
Two infant sons of Mr. and Mrs. John O Flannagan died when a fire struck their log home on a turkey ranch near Holcombe. Rusk County Coroner Charles McElravy said the boys aged five and fifteen months likely perished in a fire started by children playing with matches. He found unturned matches near the ashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holcombe
John O’flannagan
Rusk
Charles McElravy
Robert
Roger
Allies Still Open To Greek Proposal
Washington diplomats said the United States and Britain may keep doors open for behind the scenes talks with Russia on the Greek war if Moscow stays interested. Western officials doubt a Russian bid will help Greece and insist any settlement must be handled in the United Nations with Greece at the table.
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Washington
United States
Britain
Russia
Greece
U. N
State Department
United Nations
London
Vishinsky
June 5 Shut-In Day Proclaimed by Gov Rennebohm
Governor Rennebohm issued a proclamation announcing June 5 as Shut-In Day to be observed on that Sunday. The statement urges awareness and reflection for those unable to attend public events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Rennebohm
Four More Die as Tornadoes Hit Again in Southwest
Four more people died as tornadoes struck the southwest states, wrecking homes and farms. Storms followed earlier damage with continued warnings and casualty reports from multiple counties.
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Southwest States
Tito doubts cold war will turn armed clash
Belgrade Premier Marshall Tito said he does not believe the cold war will become an armed conflict soon. He told his guards division that the powers are unprepared and people in imperialist countries are unwilling to fight. The guards and security police protect Yugoslav leaders from enemies.
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Belgrade
Marshall Tito
Monroe's New Co K Marks Second Anniversary
Monroe's New Co K marks the unit's second anniversary since federal recognition in 1947. A window display at the Wisconsin Power and Light building highlights its history from 1880 with a vintage 44 star flag and artifacts from 1890 and 1900 eras, drawing comments from passersby on evolving uniforms.
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Company K
Wisconsin Power and Light
Monroe
Citizen Guard
Prcent Guard
Monroe’s
Volunteer Rifle Company
Company H
Churches Oppose Legalizing Bingo in Wisconsin
The Evangelical United Brethren state conference urged continued enforcement of the Thomson anti gambling law and opposed the Gettelman La Fond bingo bill for churches and related institutions. The group backed federal aid to schools but rejected public funding for private or parochial schools and opposed dry tax provisions aimed at suppressing local voters.
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Neenah
Evangelical United Brethren Churches
Gettelman-La Fond
Wisconsin
Dwight Busacca
Kenosha
Donald Fenner
Fond du Lac
Willard Albertus
Prairie du Lac
Willard Schmidt
Seymour
Lowell Messerschmidt
Madison
B. A. Bartel
Paul Lambrecht
Appleton
Roger Wade
Harold Bartel
Wautoma
New Minister Sought for Immanuel Church Monroe
Announcement lists Sunday assignments at Evangelical United Brethren church. Immanuel church in Monroe will receive a new minister after the Immanuel pulpit remained vacant since Rev Lyndon C Viel died February 23 after Madison surgery. A Milwaukee pastor is reportedly under consideration for the Monroe charge.
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Evangelical United Brethrenongregation
Immanuel Church
Monroe
Immanuel
Lyndon C. Viel
Madison
Milwaukee
Welfare Revision Hearing Set For Next Week
Legislation on next week’s schedule includes a plan to reorganize the state welfare department with a nine member board, cut divisions from seven to five, and abolish the youth service commission. A separate education integration bill would merge Milwaukee teachers college with UW extension and the state university. A third measure would revise state law on aids for school transportation and for elementary and high schools.
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Madison
State Public Welfare Department
Senate
Assembly Welfare Committees
Youth Service Commission
Assembly Education
Milwaukee State Teachers’ College
University of Wisonsin Extension Center
State University
John Hefty Injured in Ladder Fall at Home
John Hefty of New Glarus fractured his pelvis after falling eight feet from a ladder in his home. He was admitted to St. Clare hospital at 10 35 a m.
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John Hefty
New Glarus
St. Clare Hospital
Refugees Total 27 285 Arrived Under Act
The count of European refugees who arrived in the United States under last year's displaced persons act grows to 27 285. The figure reflects ongoing resettlement efforts and is part of the broader wartime refugee program.
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Washington
United States
Two Fishing Parties Return From Marooning on Ontario Trip
Albany and Monroe fishing parties returned from Ontario after being marooned on islands due to snow and sleet storms and high waves. Kenneth Behring Ray Grady and others endured four days away from Red Lake and Elcho Lake while Albany group led by Forrest Purinton and companions logged large catches including a 23 pound northern and several 17 pound specimens.
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Albany
Monroe
Ontario
Canada
Kenneth Behring
Ray Grady
Milton Johnson
Victor Heuer
Red Lake
Elcho Lake
Forrest Purinton
Walter Fahrney
Harry Broughton
Wayne Lewis
Haugen
Northland
Oklahoma Tornado Siege Leaves Wide Area in Ruin
Tornadoes struck four states in a late May outbreak. Oklahoma suffered the worst damage with multiple towns hit and at least four killed. Among the dead were Charles Sykes near Yewed and Kathryn Haight near Catesby. Flooding added two more fatalities. Crop hail also caused deaths and damage in Kansas.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Colorado
Kansas
Mississippi Valley
Tennessee
Kansas City Weather Bureau
Nebraska
Plains
Balko
Beaver
Catesby
Cherokee
Gage
Jet
Nash
Shattuck
Waynoka
Woodward
Yewed
Chase
Gorham
Razel
Wilmore
Garden City
Scott City
Salina
Black Wolf Canyon
Wray
Goin
Barn Creek
Charles Sykes
Okla
Sykes
Kathryn Haight
Guy Franklin Hixson
Twin Lakes
New Cambria
M. W. Hanna
Petrolia
Kas
Barricaded Patient Holds Ray County Police at Bay
Merle Hoggarth, 45, a former state hospital inmate, barricaded in his Ray home after a scuffle with officers seeking a sanity hearing. Persuasion, tear gas and a drug failed to dislodge him. He is armed with a rifle and a shotgun. four shots fired yesterday narrowly missed deputies. Norman Anderson and John Baker, Hoggarth’s friends, urged him to surrender. he briefly aimed at Anderson during a window attempt. They give him a soft drink laced with a drug, but no effects after two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHenry
N. D
State Hospital
Foster County
George Aljers
Merle Hoggarth
Norman Anderson
John Baker
Hoggarth
Anderson
Scouts Brave Weather To Attend Camporee
Nearly 40 Boy Scouts from four local troops left at noon to attend the Green County district camporee at New Glarus Woods state park this weekend. Rev Newell Mendenhall John W Schild and Raphael Daly accompanied the troops while Dan L Ault drove a carload to the park but won t stay overnight. Maurice Connors will visit this evening. The camporee runs from 2 p m today to 2 p m tomorrow with over 120 scouts from Monticello Brodhead Albany Browntown New Glarus and Monroe attending.
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Green County
New Glarus Woods State Park
Newell Mendenhall
John W. Schild
Raphael Daly
Dan L. Ault
Maurice Connors
Monticello
Brodhead
Albany
Browntown
New Glarus
Monroe
Italian Government Warns Farm Strikers in Fourth Day
The Italian government warned it will take all measures to guarantee freedom of work as a broad farmhand strike entered its fourth day and disorders rose. Milan’s communist dominated chamber of labor called a two hour general strike in Milan city and province to protest the killing of a farmhand in a neighboring village yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Milan
Chamber of Labor
Governor Promotes Local Option Plan for Veterans Housing
Governor Renne bohm signals continued support for a local option plan to spur new veterans housing. He may modify the proposal while a Senate bill curtails funds to loans for both local authorities and individuals and he notes no study of the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Rennebohm
Senate
Joint Finance Committee
Finance Committee
Beloit Residents Seek New School Chief From Outside
A petition signed by 8,713 Beloit city district residents calls for the dismissal of Superintendent Victor F. Donald and urges selecting a new chief from outside the current school system. The Citizens School Committee announced the petition and its aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Beloit City
Victor F. Donald
Citizens School Committee
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Mark
Fugatt
Shanghai
Franklin Jr
Nevada
Veterans Housing Up
Peshtigo Boat
Turkey Ranch
Treasury Department
Shirley Temple Agar
Linda Susan
U. S
Berlin
Pavel Kvashnin
Tempelhof
Krashnin
Hermannstrasse
Reichsbahn
West
Agaest
West Berlin
Germany
MT. Olive Lutheran Church
Mt. Olive
Tito
Monroe’s New Co
Eub
Beloit Ask
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