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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1951
Page
2
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Focused on Senate hearings, General Bradley defines the line between civilian and military authority in U S defense policy. He notes limits on decisive action in Korea while acknowledging synergies with China policy and questions raised by General MacArthur’s independent stance and negotiations offer.
Ein er Gerhardsen told American visitors in Madison that small nations face a tremendous burden in rebuilding and arming after the war. He warned that delays could fuel discontent and aid communism, while noting larger powers may depend on U S assistance longer than warranted.
Des Moines Register and Tribune won first prize in the Inland Daily Press association public relations contest. It took top honors in the above 75,000 circulation class for editorials and advertisements describing the paper's seriousness in its duties and professional trusts. Other winners included Alliance Times-Herald and Mexico Ledger in various circulation classes.
Atty General Thomson ruled that a town board may issue a limited number of beer licenses. District Attorney Herbert W. Johnson of Door County asked whether towns can cap licenses, and Thomson affirmed the board has this authority.
Ten years into his tenure as mayor Fiorello LaGuardia outlines a sweeping nation wide plan for enlistment of men women and children over 14 for volunteer home defense duty. Deaths reported include Charles Ginner age 69 and Thelma Marjorie age 8. Hog prices reach highs not seen since August 1938 with buyers paying 9.35 to 9.50 in Chicago markets. General Federation of Women's Clubs representing two million American women approves aid to total efforts despite convoy risks to Britain.
Colorado Plateau is described as the world’s second-largest uranium producer after the Belgian Congo. The article credits a mix of free enterprise effort, science, and prospectors like Paddy Martinez for discovering deposits at Haystack Mountain. It notes aerial surveys, geological studies, and ongoing mining with minerals from sandstone and emerging pitchblende findings.
Norway Prime Minister Edmar Gerhardsen told reporters that communism is dying out in Norway, with about 50,000 communists today versus 180,000 who voted in 1945. He warned about infiltration lessons from Czechoslovakia and urged stronger defense and realistic negotiations for peace.
The Wisconsin American Legion invites General MacArthur to address its convention in Wausau from August 18 to 22. State Commander Jerome Host of Milwaukee extended the invitation.
New York columnist notes Britain's socialist government may provide cash loans from the treasury to destitute gentry who cannot maintain stately mansions deemed national heritage. He cites support for preserving peerage while reforming the House of Lords, and asks about consistency with anti communism.
San Francisco reports rapid completion of Korean War rotation as two transports dock with 1,905 soldiers and 358 marines. It marks the third Army shipload and fifth Marine shipload home, with 1,485 more soldiers expected on the Gen. William Mitchell and 415 air force men on the Gen. E. LD. Patrick, including pilots who shot down MIGs.
Washington reports Gen. Matthew Ridgway praising the superior spirit and conduct in battle of all American units, notably the Army's Second Division, in a message to Defense Secretary Marshall.
Harry Broughton of Albany had his herd of 20 registered Ho rFriesian dairy cattle classified for type under the Holstein Friesian program. Official inspector L H McDaniel of Modesto California reported four very good and twelve good plus animals while two were fair and two unnamed.
In Columbus last night a water fight among sorority sisters sparked a melee involving about 5000 Ohio State University students. Police used tear gas to quell the crowd and nine were arrested for disorderly conduct as Pi Beta Phi and Kappa Alpha Theta frats joined after football halfback Walt Klevay arrived and triggered actions by Kappa Sigma.
General Douglas MacArthur was greeted with a standing ovation at Yankee Stadium as the New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Browns 2 0. He attended his second game since returning from Tokyo, seen in civilian clothing as cheering fans flooded the box. The crowd roared with the cry Old Soldiers Never Die.
The National Education Association calls for a new pattern for rural schools. The 1951 rural education yearbook by Fannie W. Dunn argues country schools copy urban models and ignore rural environment. She criticizes traditional calendars and suggests aligning schooling with outdoor seasonal opportunities.
Washington report notes the California un American activities committee cannot be sued for Civil Rights violations after a Supreme Court decision. William Patrick Brandhove sought damages claiming the committee subpoenaed him to suppress his speech. Justice Frankfurter led the 8-1 ruling that civil rights laws do not erase legislative immunity.
Loveland and Iliff schools held annual picnics for parents and students. Five pupils Kenneth Wyss Jean Wyss David Wyss Roger Kubly and Catherine Blum earned perfect attendance. Elementary grades toured Milwaukee and Juda by train while Bethel invited Juda to a ball game.
General Charles A. Willoughby, MacArthur's intelligence officer for about a decade, today left Tokyo to retire in the United States. He has served 40 years in the Army, the last 14 in the Pacific and Far East, and requested retirement shortly after MacArthur's removal as far east commander.
Gen Omar N Bradley told senators the United States has no commitment to join Britain in Iran if trouble erupts. As chairman of the joint chiefs he spoke during the MacArthur dismissal inquiry. Britain faces a dispute with Iran over oil nationalization.
The admiralty announced Adm. Sir Rhoderick R. Mc Grigor, 56, will become first sea lord and chief of the naval staff in December. He will succeed Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fraser, who completes a three year term.
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