Dairy Price Increases Lag Behind Omaha OPA Action
Dairy price boosts authorized by the OPA came six months too late to raise dairy product prices. M Richards of the American Dairy Association cites minimal impact on milk butter and cheddar cheese. He notes production decline and farmer slaughter of dairy cows due to high grain costs. Bowles warns further subsidy cuts will lift prices. estimates show milk, butter, and cheese prices could rise substantially after July 1. Black market butter sales rise as May production grows slightly but is offset by government buying and diversions.
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Truman vows to keep ships running during maritime strike
President Truman said at a news conference he will use all powers to keep ships moving in case of a nationwide maritime strike. He cited deployment of the Navy, War Shipping Administration, Coast Guard, and Army if needed and noted preparations are being made to prevent any disruption.
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Holiday Accident Death Toll to 90
The Associated Press reports Memorial Day tolls across the nation rose with at least 90 violent deaths. Traffic crashes caused 45 deaths, drownings 19, and miscellaneous violence 16. Pennsylvania led states with 13 fatalities, while California, Florida, and Michigan each had six.
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President Invites Stalin for Parley. Illness Delays Visit
President Truman said he invited Stalin to Washington about 30 days ago to meet during the Paris foreign ministers conference. Stalin declined per doctors advice due to illness. In other news, Kenneth Burrington of Monroe route 1 suffered a fractured pelvic bone when crushed beneath a tractor on his farm. He was treated at St. Clare Hospital and is reported in good condition.
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Mercury Skids in Wisconsin as Cold Wave Arrives
The state cools rapidly with temperatures dropping from the 60s to the 30s across multiple cities. Land O Lakes registers 32 degrees while Milwaukee falls from 68 at 6 a.m. to 47 at 7:30 a.m. Snow flurries follow a rain shower, and Forecaster Thompson warns of continued cool conditions through the weekend.
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Diplomas Awarded to Eight Green County Normal Grads
Eight Green County Normal School graduates received diplomas Wednesday evening as about one hundred friends and relatives attended the graduation exercises. Howard Teasdale served as toastmaster. Rev. Leon H. Lowe delivered the commencement address, with Rev. Alvin C. Rabehl offering invocation and benediction. The diploma recipients included Rosahel Friedli, Florence Grunger, Helen Ninneman, Maryellen Prien, Joey Reasa Monroe, Gladys, Alice Schitt, Belle, Virginia Fenn, and Evans.
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Chicago
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Monroe Immanuel Evangelical
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Maryellen Prien
Joyee Reasa
Monroe
Gladys
Alice ‘Schitt
Bellend
Virginia Fenn
Evans
Employer Must Bargain But Unions Not Forced
Washington argues that after the coal strike John L. Lewis pushes for a welfare fund financed by a royalty on coal mined. The government backs the fund, and Lewis publicizes the idea, prompting other unions to consider similar demands. yet under the Wagner Act, employers must bargain with unions, while unions need not specify exact terms in advance as Lewis did.
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Memorial Speaker Pleads Return to Democracy
Memorial Day observances in Monroe featured Louis A. Koenig urging a return to democratic fundamentals and the ballot as a tool. The day included a ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery, a band concert, and visits by veterans groups. Weather was mild, with a late evening wind storm and minor traffic disruptions. Several minor accidents occurred, with one drunken driving fine and the day closing with routine patrols and safety checks.
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Monroe
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Wisconsin Power & Light Co
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Zweifel
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Ted Theiler
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Raymond Belke
Mauston
Earl F. Clinger
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Stanley P. Huffman
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Potsdam plan urged to unite Germany as economic unit
Berlin demands fulfillment of Potsdam to govern Germany as an economic unit to pull the country from a western zone induced crisis. Russia blamed along with France for stalemate over boundaries and economic unification. London reports Britain preparing bread rations in case of emergency as world food situation worsens.
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Joseph T. McNarney
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Herbert Morrison
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Britain
La Follette Proposes Streamline Plan for Congress
Senator La Follette outlined a sweeping program to reorganize and modernize Congress. Proposals include fewer standing committees with larger staffs, higher salaries, retirement benefits, policy committees in each house, a joint legislative executive council, lobbyist registration, long summer recesses, and protections against concurrent sessions. The plan, costing about 12 million dollars yearly, aims to end old practices and boost efficiency.
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Stettinius Quits UN Post. Truman Presses to Retain Him
Washington reports R. S. Stettinius Jr. submitted resignation as U.S. representative to the United Nations Security Council. President Truman and Secretary Byrnes reportedly want him to remain, and the president said he believes Stettinius would agree to stay.
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Coal Strike Settled but Truman Is on Hot Spot
President Truman faces a political hot spot as he weighs signing the case labor disputes bill versus veto amid renewed calls for emergency powers. Taft proposes Congress grant the president authority only in emergencies, with approval required, while lawmakers debate approaches to curb strikes and protect reconversion. The soft coal settlement eases pressure, but maritime and other strikes loom, threatening economic recovery and prompting a push from Republicans and New Deal Democrats to alter or stall the bill.
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Anthracite Tieup Next Then Maritime Walkout Scheduled
Washington reports a soft coal dispute nears settlement as President Truman and advisers weigh seizure options. Anthracite production remains limited with 20 percent for industrial use, while 75,000 to 300,000 miners face idle time. Bituminous miners return to work after a 59 day strike, and a government contract outlines wage increases and a welfare fund. The cost to consumers could rise 30 to 75 cents per ton.
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Jaberg Sells Interest to William Rieder in Monroe Stead
William Rieder, member of the Monroe Sales Co, becomes half owner of a two story building and lot adjoining to the east. He buys Roy Jaberg’s half share, who with Jacob Long previously owned the property. The building measures 135 by 85 feet. Rieder, chief mechanic in the local auto business, is described as a promising young man.
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Rieder
Monroe
Rail strike hits Monroe markets with limited produce
A rail strike reduces fresh produce in Monroe over the weekend. Lettuce radishes and watermelons from distant regions are scarce with only local area supplies available. Meat is tight though small shops offer early morning or held orders. Cheddar cheese and fish are found in some stores. Garden fresh lettuce onions and spinach are being harvested for home use as shipments expected for Sunday fail to arrive.
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Mrs Albert Sands Dies at Rock Island After Long Monroe Residence
Mrs Albert T Sands 57 of Rock Island NL died at home Monday after living many years in Monroe. Funeral services set for 2:30 PM at Hodgson Funeral Home Rock Island. Born Carol Berkey Feb 4 1889 in Monroe, she married bert T Law in 1916 and worked with the Social Security Board in Rock Island since 1941. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist and is survived by three sisters Ena Deheysen Euretta Graham and Ada Buhn. Burial in Greenwood cemetery in Monroe.
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Joshua A. Berkey
Monroe High School
Milwaukee Teachers’ College
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Social Security Board
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San Diego
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Seattle
Ada Buhn
Lola
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Greenwood Cemetery
City
Permit Mailing of Parcels to American Zone in Germany
Postmaster John J. Burkhard announces permit for mailing ordinary gift parcels up to 11 pounds to the American zone in Germany. Only one parcel per sender per week to the same addressee. Contents limited to relief items. no printed material. Parcels must be marked Gift parcel and include full address details.
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John J. Burkhard
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Kreis
Restoration of Rail Lines Cut Month Ago
Rail service to and from Chicago, reduced 25 percent last month due to a coal shortage, will be restored to normal on most lines by Sunday. The Northwestern said midnight last night it would restore all through trains and about 40 suburban trains would resume at noon today. The curtailment was ordered by the office of defense transportation during the coal strike to extend fuel supply.
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