Profits Tax Fees Assail Gay Rule
The Ways and Means Committee barred discussing a substitute tax to raise 4 billion dollars from excess profits. Democrats voted 15 to 10 to limit witnesses and end hearings early while Secretary Snyder proposed a 75 percent excess profits levy. Republicans denounced the move as a gag and steamroller amid debate on a defense profits tax variant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Treasury
John Snyder
Robert Doughton
D-Nc
House
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
Snyder
Ways and Means
Doughton
Congress
Martin (Mass
Senate
Republican Committee
Meter Fine Boxes For Square Arrive
Eight parking ticket boxes have been received at city police headquarters. The boxes will be placed on the square for parking violators to deposit their fines and tickets. Mayor Frank A. Buehler recommended today, and the chamber of commerce meter meeting supported it. Police Chief J. H. Schwaiger said he is waiting for parking ticket envelopes before installing the boxes. they will be attached to parking meter posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Buehler
Chamber of Commerce
J. H. Schwaiger
City Union Service Planned Here
A union Thanksgiving service will be held at Universalist church at 9 a m Thanksgiving morning. Rev Howard L Orians of Immanuel church will deliver the message. The service is being arranged by the committee on worship and evangelism of Monroe council of churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Church
Howard L. Orians
Immanuel Church
Committee On Worship and Evangelism of
Monroe Council of Churches
Rent Act Extension Appeal Faces Cold Reception in Congress
Washington reports the federal rent control program risks ending by December 31 unless President Truman pushes it. Congressional leaders signaled no move to extend beyond that date, with controls set to expire except where states choose to retain them until June 30. Rep. Spence of Kentucky said the House Banking Committee will not consider an extension bill, and even presidential action may face compliance hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Rep
Spence
D-Ky
House Banking Committee
Medical Platoon At Full Strength
Monroe's national guard medical platoon reaches full authorized strength of 25 enlisted men after a recruiting drive. Capt. Raymond C. Fritz reports the last three recruits joined last night. James F. Joy and Sgt. Charles F. Kummer will receive awards from the adjutant general for their campaign efforts. Recruitment join with Co. K for Recruit ball festivities tomorrow night. Training covered military courtesy discipline splint applications under Sgt. Richard A. Kundert Lt. John F. Caradine and Sgt. Donald Boss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
National Guard
Raymond C. Fritz
James F. Joy
Charles F. Kummer
Adjutant General
Co. K
Richard A. Kundert
John F. Caradine
Donald Boss
Monroe Firemen Plan Thanksgiving Ball at Turner Hall
The Monroe fire department invites the public to its annual Firemen’s Ball on November 23 at Turner Hall. Don Voegeli’s nine piece band from Monticello will perform. proceeds fund additional volunteer firemen compensation insurance beyond city limits.
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Monroe
Turner Hall
Don Voegeli
Voegeli
Joseph Voegeli
Monticello
WHA
Mrs Amy Gordon of Chicago Dies After Illness
Mrs Amy Gordon 69 widow of Harley Gordon Argyle painter died in Chicago after a three year illness. She lived with daughter Miss Beulah Gordon and leaves two other daughters Mrs Walter Miller of Boston and Mrs Teehan, plus four Chicago sons Harry Kenneth Ralph and Robert, a sister Miss Lulu Ralph of Denver and 14 grandchildren. Burial planned in Darlington after Sunday service at Argyle church.
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Amy Gordon
Victor Teehan
13Th Avenue
Chicago
Beulah Gordon
Harley Gordon
Argyle Painter
Teehan
Miss Gordon
Walter Miller
Boston
Harry
Kenneth
Ralph
Robert
Lulu Ralph
Denver
The
Methodist Church
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Argyle
Darlington
Senators Debate Price and Wage Controls in Congress
Senator Martin calls for immediate price and wage controls across the board while Senator Bricker hopes controls can be avoided. Economic Stabilization Director Alan Valentine signals possible mandatory controls if restraint does not hold and industry loses profits, with Bricker outlining potential tax increases and bond sales to curb inflation.
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Washington
Martin
Bricker
Ohio
Alan Valentine
Economic Club of New York
Valentine
Profis
Freak Storm Ends Wisconsin Heat Wave With Snow Flurries
Wisconsin shifts from a brief heat wave to chilly conditions as a 1 pm temperature drops to 40 after a 44 reading earlier. Snow flurries expected in eastern and southern areas with a cooler night and fair Friday. Northwest portions anticipate wind, clouds, cooler temps, and snow later. last night’s summer storm brought 15 hundredths of an inch of rain with no reported lightning damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Farm Bureau Urges Full Defense Effort
Milwaukee delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau federation convention adopted a pay-as-you-go national defense plan and urged utmost economy in government spending. They backed higher taxes on cigarettes and beverages to boost state rural aid, opposed toll roads and licenses for farm tractors, and re elected Curtis Hatch of Madison as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
Curtis Hatch
Madison
Wisconsin and nationwide telephone strike actions update
The Wisconsin Telephone Co says operations are normal as Western Electric workers observe a temporary restraining order on picketing. Court action may lead to a permanent injunction. Separately, nationwide tensions continue with injunction requests and clashes in several states as labor and utility disputes unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Telephone Co
Western Electric Co
Joseph Berg
The
Telephone Company
Western Electric
Bell Telephone Co. of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Bell Exchange
CIO
Four State Agencies Seek Boost in 1951 53 Budget
Five Wisconsin state agencies asked Kohler and budget experts for a total increase of 576 285 for the 1951 53 biennium. The Wisconsin Historical Society requested 270 671 more to cover administration and building work. The Industrial Commission sought 207 774 more with nine extra staff. The Aeronautics Commission would need 197 315 less due to reduced airport aid, while the Secretary of State asked for 36 833 more and the National Guard for 1 010 476 more than the current period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Walter J. Kohler
State Historical Society
University of Wisconsin Library
Kohler
Clifford Lord
Society
Walter Frautschi
Voyta Wrabetz
Industrial Commission
Aeronautics Commission
Fred R. Zimmerman
National Guard
White-Faced Minstrel Show Draws Record Crowds at Monroe
Nearly 800 attended Monroe high school's auditorium last night for a White-Faced Minstrel Show staged by a 90 member senior band directed by Allan F. Barnard. The final show is at 8 p.m. today with ticket winners to be announced and prizes awarded. Karns, solos, duets, and novelty acts highlighted the program amid stormy weather and a power dip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe High School
Allan F. Barnard
Richard Eley
Kenneth Davis
Jack Andereck
Heidi Pfaeffli
Ben Blaser
Shirley Gorder
Patricia Thorp
Cornet
Don Fritz
Leon Schmidt
Arnold Stalder
Ken Rieder
Roger Galli
LaVon Broge
Lucille Burkhalter
Allies Advance On All Fronts In Drive To Borders
Allied forces push along the 250 mile North Korean front toward the Manchurian border with gains up to five miles. U S Seventh division breaks through in the Pungsan hills while Rok forces halt a counterattack at noon and recapture towns along Tokchon Kunu road.
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Seoul —i
U. S
Pungsan
S. First Corps
Republic of Korea
Rok
U. S. Seventh Division
Roks
Changjin
Rok First Corps
Tokchon
Kunu
County Board Sidelights Includes Pay Raises and Budget Requests
The County Board discussed chattel reporting authority for Mrs Grace M Thorpe and raised her bond request to 5000. Mrs Gloria Waelti seeks 165 monthly salary starting Jan 1 1951. Edward Killingstad and Evert Green noted as tellers. Lengacher gains another full time clerk. Board approves 1000 for plumbing fixtures and 4500 for an oil burner at Green County Normal School. Petition to add old highway 11 section rejected 18 to 10.
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Gloria Waelti
Maurice Quinn
Green County Normal School
Browntown
Dill Bridge
Death of Mrs. Frank Brunkow at 63
Mrs. Frank W. Brunkow, 63, of 1002 30th Avenue, died at 6:55 a.m. at St. Clare Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage Monday night. She was born Lulu Ellen Tracy in Spring Grove township on August 20, 1887, married December 21, 1910, and lived on Jefferson township farms before moving to Monroe four years ago. Survived by her husband, three sons Kenneth and Wendell and Robert, a daughter Helen Mohns, a sister Mrs. W. L. Ostrander, and four grandchildren. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Evangelical church, with burial in Greenwood. Rev. Peter Retzlaff to officiate.
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Frank W. Brunkow
30Th Avenue
St. Clare Hospital
Brunkow
Spring Grove Township
Avery and
Hannah Alexander Tracy
Lulu Ellen Tracy
Prairie Valley
Jefferson Township
Freeport
Ill
Monroe
Kenneth
Appleton
Wendell A
15Th Avenue
Robert
Juda
Helen Mohns
W. L. Ostrander
Maxcy Jewels Bring $30,000 at Auction
The jewelry of the late Mrs. Isabel Thompson Maxcy sold for about $30,000 at a one night auction attended by 120. The estate is valued at roughly $600,000 with jewelry appraised around $35,000. Proceeds from both auctions will be added to the estate.
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Oshkosh
Isabel Thompson Maxcy
Nevada Gambling Shocks Probers From Senate Panel
The Nevada gambling session before the Los Angeles senate crime committee revealed high rollers and officials connected to Las Vegas ventures. L. R. Greeson described a New Yorker’s bid to sway Reno licensing, while Wilbur Clark disclosed a $1.5 million loan from a Cleveland syndicate that now owns 74 percent of the Desert Inn. Lt. Gov. Cliff Jones admitted ownership in three Las Vegas venues and a Golden Nugget stake yielding $12,000 yearly. Moe Sedway estimated 1949 Flamingo income at 300k to 400k, though he now holds 7 percent. Kefauver noted ties between legal and illicit gambling nationwide.
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Los Angeles
Senate Crime Investigating
Nevada
Mickey Cohen
Las Vegas
Nev
L. R. Greeson
Reno
New York
Joseph Stacher
Greeson
Stacher
Bank Club
Wilbur Clark
Desert Inn
Cleveland, O
Cliff Jones
Moe Sedway
Morris Rosen
Benjamin (Bugsy) Siegel
Flamingo Hotel
Siegel
Sedway
Sen. Kefauver
United States
Auto Shares Lead In Market Retreat
Automobile shares led a broad market retreat as most sectors including steels, rubbers, radio television, rails, utilities, oils, mining, chemicals, building materials and airlines posted losses. The downturn marked the first overall market decline since November 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wisconsin Cheese Market Steady to Firm Says Market News
Wisconsin American cheese market remains steady to firm with fair trade and demand. Prices report ranges include single daisies 35 14 to 36 14, longhorns 36 44 to 36 27, square prints 36 34 to 37 37, and midgets 37 42 to 39 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
I.c.l
Green County to Build Aged Home At $556000 Estimate
The Green County Board of Supervisors heard architect Joseph Durrant outline a proposed 85 bed home for the aged costing 556250 with 456250 direct costs 45000 for survey and design and 65000 for equipment. The plan shows room for expansion to 125 beds and flexible ward configurations. Site at highway 81 northwest of Monroe praised as a fine building site with a grove setting. The board inspected the site and a hearing is set for opponents tomorrow at 2 pm.
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Green County
Joseph Durrant
Durrant and Bergquist
Boscobel
County Board of Supervisors
Court House
Grant County
Durrant
Highway 81
Monroe
Exeter
William Spring
Monticello
J. R. Schesser
Albany
Green County Normal School Board
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Treasury
City Union Service
City's Firemen
Farm Bureau
Board
Walter Schinz
Wisconsin Employment Relations Board
Arthur le Fevre
Schinz
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Bell
Louisiana
Virginia
Kentucky
Nebraska
Georgia
New Jersey
James M. Patton
Omaha
Northwestern Bell
Timothy J. O’connor
John C. Prendergast
Weatherman
Barnard
Phoebe Abraham
Profes
County Board
Grace M. Thorpe
Register of Deeds
Edward Killingstad
Albany Village
Evert Green
Wilma I. Lengacher
Mrs. Brunkow
Maxcy
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