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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1949
Page
2
The piece argues secrets about navy morale reflect a deeper issue with the unification program and calls for House committee findings. It links Forrestal’s death to possible broader implications and urges actions to restore naval effectiveness if decline exists, warning against glamorizing one service.
The article weighs Tito’s defiance of the Russians and his shift toward Western democracies. It urges caution that Western powers must not assume immediate U.S. intervention if war breaks out, noting past U.S. involvement in wars sparked by others.
Harold Christoffel former Milwaukee labor leader will face a second perjury trial on January 16 in U S district court Judge Alexander Holtzoff set the date Christoffel a former CIO UAW official at Allis Chalmers is accused of lying to a congressional committee in 1947 about not being a communist He was sentenced to three to six years in 1948 but the Supreme Court overturned the conviction on a technicality last June 27
New Glarus vicinity will host a TB skin testing clinic at the high school from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday. County nurse Ruth Chase announced the test will serve children and adults with the state health board overseeing. New Glarus earned this clinic through their Christmas seal sale.
The New York Yankees defeated the Cincinnati Reds 2 to 1 in game one of the World Series. gaiety and cautious optimism followed as fans anticipated the championship confrontation.
Reports show PD S Young intends a farm return on October 5 1899 in Albania for winter. W W Chadwick and sister Mrs Amanda L Patchen head to Morgantown West Virginia for Chadwick family reunion. Henny Zentner sustains a broken collarbone at the fairground football game. Chicago seeks a receiver for Wisconsin Milk Co operator of a local condensing plant. Park Monroe Lake Kegonia resort now deserted for cold weather season with Mr and Mrs E C Copeland among last to depart. Milwaukee Road assigns a large crew to grade road bed for sidings to serve a zinc oxide plant at Mineral Point, a major project.
The Orangeville Community fair committee announced a two day program. Friday entries run 8 to 12 with rural athletic contests at 10 and a 12 30 softball game east vs west. Milwaukee Humane Society program at 2, Orangeville High versus Dakota High softball at 3, plus three one act plays and a Hampshire Barbershop quartet performance. Saturday features radio entertainers at 12 45 and combined Orangeville Dakota bands under T A Kiburz, two shows at 7 and 9 pm with advance tickets available at the high school F F A chapters and Farm Bureau office for Saturday night seating.
John Carlson once farmer near Blanchardville has moved to Seattle with his wife Faye and serves as a school crossing patrol guard and special police auxiliary. The Seattle Times Sunday feature notes his transition from farming to public safety and his regard as a hero by local children.
Max Hepp a 46 year old Juneau county farmer was hospitalized with a fractured neck after a fall from a ladder on his Manston area farm. Hepp previously suffered a neck fracture in a wagon runaway about four years ago.
The city council police and safety committee will study truck parking rules after Frank J. Kubly asked why trucks receive tickets for parking on streets between 1 and 5 am. Mayor Buehler noted the 11 year old ordinance aligns with codes elsewhere and the state law bans such parking. Kubly argued the rule causes hardship for drivers and risks theft or vandalism if trucks are parked far from hotels and unloading points.
The General Motors board promoted four executives to vice president. Wilbur H. Norton, a former Montgomery Ward president, was named to head policies and procedures in parts merchandising. also elevated were Hugh Dean, Carl F. Kindl, and Elis S. Hoglund, all long-time GM veterans with roles in manufacturing and overseas operations.
A work stoppage disrupted operations at Milwaukee Gas Light Co affecting the Milwaukee metropolitan area. A picket line formed at plant properties including Milwaukee Solvay Coke Co as workers voted to strike and the state board blocked a walkout at Solvay with a restraining order returnable Friday.
Mrs Herman Martin dies of a stroke seven weeks after sister Martha Malkow. Attending funeral are Mr and Mrs James Carroll Mr and Mrs Carl Schmodalt and Mrs Raymond J Myers. Mrs Martin was sister to Mrs Carroll and Mrs Schmodalt. She visited here a week ago.
Contestants in the plowing contest at the corn day demonstration tomorrow at the E. J. Kaderly farm Spring Grove township will meet at noon to draw plots of plow lands Myron E Jeglum county agricultural agent announced today Entrants must contact Jeglum if they intend to plow There will be 10 plowmen competing for cash awards Each will furnish his own equipment Demonstrations begin at 10 am with terrace work Eleven varieties of hybrid corn will be shown followed by a new type stalk cutter and a combine Plowing begins at 2 pm Orrin Berge agricultural engineer at the university leads then at 3 pm demonstrations of plowing adjustments and equipment for clean plowing
In Crandon a hill collision killed Sandra Kemp age 4 and Donald Kemp age 3 while their mother Mrs. Paul Kemp and two others were seriously injured. Harold Campbell 24 and Otis Whitt 37 were taken to area hospitals with chest injuries and possible concussion.
Asuncion Paraguay declares a state of siege to combat despotism and terror following a bloodless coup that toppled the president three weeks ago. The emergency measure targets treason and unrest as authorities restore order.
Dr. Erwin R. Schmidt, 58, chief surgeon at Wisconsin General Hospital Madison, received the state medical society of Wisconsin council award. The honor followed a unanimous vote citing his medical and surgical attainments, teaching ability, and leadership in research and public medical responsibility.
Two men, Junior Mullitt and Oliver Newsome, were convicted of cheating at cards in Williamson. Circuit Judge C W Ferguson fined them a total of 19300 and sentenced each to one year in jail, the largest fine ever levied in Mingo circuit court. They were accused of beating Khryl Georg eff out of 3860 in a poker game on May 3.
Hillsboro near Kendall, 78 year old Ben Ormson died in hospital from injuries after he was hit by a car while crossing a street near his home Saturday night. He died yesterday from his injuries.
No acids or alcohol, Wonder Salve claims to ease psoriasis eczema infections and itching. Developed for Army use, it is advertised as white, painless, antiseptic, and fast acting with sales through local Monroe druggists and stores.
Pupils of Ross school Exeter township with Miss Alice Schilt attended Belleville school fair Friday. Lou Ann Schindler won three firsts in sewing and Marlene Klassy earned several prizes. Vila Hefty celebrated 12th birthday at Loveland school party with gifts and cake. Loveland school buys new library books. Badger school forms Junior Safety club the Badger Busy Bees with officers Helen Bahler president and Judith Ann Mauermann secretary.
The fragment mentions Mrs Esther Olson of Brodhead as a teacher highlighting local schooling.
Tobin calls for solidarity among labor groups to repeal the Taft Hartley act. He urges cooperation between AFL and CIO during international crises or state threats and asks for a logical projection of their cooperative spirit.
Readers discover new books at Baker's Book store featuring The Hidden Burro Appleseed Farm and Windy Foot at the County Fair. Becker's Leader promotes warm winter wear including reversible wool coats and Weather Winkie snow suits with quick dressing zippers. Ett er's advertises carpets and LEE's sells Samsonite luggage and travel gear for families and individuals.
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