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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1951
Page
3
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A column questions government inflation policy and the effectiveness of wage and price controls. It argues defense spending may trigger a new inflation cycle and notes unions push for higher pay, potentially nullifying ceilings and rollbacks. The piece concludes that controls are the only tool to fight inflation or the nation may endure rising costs.
The White House will stand by President Truman's peace program and its shift from appeasement to action. Observers note his confidence, while some critics call it belligerent. Gen. MacArthur's influence and a capable military machine in Asia shape the public push toward lasting peace if opinion remains strong.
The Wisconsin Upper Michigan Fuel Dealers Association re elected E. E. Homstad of Black River Falls as president. Other officers named include Everett McNeil of Kenosha as vice president A J Fiore of Madison as treasurer and directors O W Newman Elroy Homer Pipkorn Oshkosh G A McDonald Rhinelander Russell O Sands Virola and McNeil.
Ten years ago President Roosevelt ordered a second registration under the selective service act on July 1. Milton Keller, a Jefferson township native, died in Freeport. Secretary Hull accused Germany of threatening to force U.S. inaction. Thieves struck Joe Jaeggi's Jefferson Center cheese factory taking equipment.
Doane Co representative Paul Smith says a citywide business place reappraisal begins next week with Joseph Wilford of the firm arriving early in the week. The project aims to equalize valuations, with outside then inside checks, depreciation deductions, and review of all parcels. Home valuations follow a standard threefold check and a ten minute interior survey. Residents may call city hall if they think they were missed, and crews will work by homeowner convenience with proper identification. An open house will be held after completion in three to four months.
Albany arranges religious and civic memorial events. A Sunday service at 11 a.m. at the Methodist church features Rev. W. H. Thompson and Legion members. Memorial Day program at 10 a.m. in the high school gym includes Kyle M. Miller as speaker, a colors presentation, and a march to Hillcrest Cemetery with wreaths, taps, and graves decorated.
Tribuna da Imprensa reports President Juan D. Peron of Argentina ordered the arrest of Dr. Ronald Richter after learning his claimed atomic energy breakthrough was merely a dramatic method to obtain the Peronista medal of merit. The front page banner amplified the accusation.
New York columnist Bal Boyle argues a shortage of bosses exists in America. He notes bosses face nervous strain overwork and shift from stern employer to a paternal psychologist as corporate life changes. He cites a grumpy counterpoint calling for traditional hard nosed management.
Unofficial figures indicate more than 50,000 fighting men from 16 other nations join U N forces with U S and Republic of Korea troops as the Korean war enters its 12th month today. Pentagon refusals limit full disclosure, a U S delegation spokesman said.
Memorial Day events in town are nearly set with American Legion commander Frank W. Heinzelman chairing. Parade marshal Theodore J. Burgy, graves detail led by Howard O. Schulz, and 12 squads plus Girl Scout volunteers prepare for assembly at the cemetery monument at 8 a.m. on May 30. The armory hosts the 8:30 a.m. parade start. Monroe High School Band will perform at 9:30 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery along with flag-raising, invocations, and wartime tributes led by local officials and veterans groups.
Troop 6 led by Mrs Samuel L Bailey will include Sonja Coplien Marilyn Kles singer Rose Cromwell Elsie Foesch Joyce Leck Intermediates Patricia Miller Carol Lux Brownies Jo Smith Marian Kunt among those listed Lou Thorp Jane Thompson Judith Pickett Sally Wenger Wanda Wyss Gerry Lou Blaha Betty Baker and Sandra Scherer are named in the source text as participants or related individuals.
A Madison minister Rev. F. I. Schmidt was elected vice president of the eastern district at the annual convention. Also elected were Rev. L. O. Tolo secretary, Rev. Marcus Lewis assistant secretary, Dr. Monrad Haynes treasurer, and Judge Chester H. Christenson member of the church council. Reverend Martin Anderson of Chicago is district president. The convention included a report that Chinese Christian missions are being destroyed by communists as described by Rev. Palmer Anderson who returned from China.
Northwest Airlines reported that a DC-4 passenger plane lost radio contact during a thunderstorm near Alexandria Minnesota but landed safely in Fargo North Dakota. The flight carried 33 passengers and four crew members and may have been struck by lightning.
Seven condemned German war criminals received a five day stay of execution from U S District Judge Walter M. Bastian in Washington D C. The delay followed their 1946 47 convictions for mass murder under Adolf Hitler’s Reich. Names include Oswald Pohl Georg Schallermaier Paul Bloble Werner Braune Eric Naumann Otto Ohlendorf and Hans Schmidt.
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