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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1949
Page
2
Committee named by the legislative council will study revised taxation to stabilize income. They will examine revenue sources but focus on reducing the deficit from government operation and retrenching expenditures without cutting essential services. Wisconsin aims to lead in efficiency, though broad reform is uncertain.
The piece questions civilian judgment on army air forces morale amid Wall Street style debates. It argues for a full national report on defense status, noting secrecy around B 36 performance and unknown enemy weapons. It warns public reassurance depends on unity and clear action from defense chiefs.
Four years ago Arthur Grunert, a fuel engineer at OCT, visited Chicago friends on October 12 1909. Mineral Point First National Bank closed for a $200000 shortage. an officer was charged with forging notes and reportedly died at home. Beloit sports writers blamed Monroe's Superior weight on the line for a humiliating defeat here. IC motor car crew arrived week late for testimony in a damage suit here. William Sacker returned from Milwaukee barbering to resume chair at George Stauffacher shop. Mrs. Jacob Karlen Jr., Mrs. Jacob Benkett, and Miss Helen Shafer returned from Oregon. Fifty years ago Beloit College faculty argued for more practice time starting October 12 1899. Milwaukee Road officials visited Mineral Point division on a lunch break during a special inspection. Sheboygan officials reported two Green County jail fugitives possibly seen near Coastburg. Charles H. Koehner, Milwaukee Harvester Co. traveling man, became division manager with Monroe headquarters. Judge Dunwiddie and court staff returned to Janesville after a circuit court week.
Author Dewitt MacKenzie argues that Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India's prime minister, will wield influence on world unity. The piece traces his rise from Gandhi's disciple to leader of a newly independent India and his push for closer Asian cooperation and a mixed economy. It notes his early life, imprisonment, and role in regional independence movements.
As the Wisconsin motor vehicle department marks ten years it has coordinated many automobile era functions into a regulated system. Critics remain but overall progress is noted with plans for further advances and closer organization to improve operations and traffic safety nationwide.
Atlantic City Senator Byrd calls America on the march to socialism saying the pace rises with expanding federalized programs. He has long criticized the administration’s fiscal policies and urges vigilance against increased government control.
Madison Wis. The state agriculture department reports farm real estate mortgage rates unchanged for five years at $43 per $1 000 borrowed. Chattel mortgages average $53 and notes and unsecured loans $58 per $1 000. Real estate loans comprise 58 percent of total farm indebtedness while 23 percent are chattel and 19 percent are notes and unsecured.
Wildlife officials report a rising bear population across the United States with more sightings and reports of increased activity in multiple states. Conservation groups cite habitat encroachment and food availability as contributing factors.
A survey notes several U S senators touring Europe or expanding international focus. Brewster, Lodge, Baldwin, Kefauver study shipbuilding and military trials. Frear, Sparkman, Bricker, Flanders assess housing Europe style. Cain to join later. McCarran and Tydings eye defense and judiciary matters as others head abroad. Five appropriations members travel globe potential impact.
Nine Wisconsin youths were awarded the American Farmer degree at the Future Farmers of America annual convention in Kansas City. They joined 228 other members receiving gold keys certificates and $25 from the FFA foundation for post high school farming success. Winners include John E. Butterbrodt Burnett Robert C. Friedemann West Bend Marvin P. Heck Mondovi Donald Keith Dalton Elmer Meyer Hillpoint Hubert Macable Stevens Point Alvin Peterson Viroqua James Scholz Hilbert and Anthony Van Someren Baldwin.
Federal Judge Patrick Stone announced the appointment of Zelatus Rice, a Sparta attorney, as federal court commissioner for the western district of Wisconsin. The decision names Rice to serve as commissioner today.
Washington reports farm wage rates fell five percent in the last year. Nationwide average was 59 cents an hour on October 1, down from 62 cents a year earlier, with room and board included. Farm employment totaled 12.913 million, down from 13.093 million, though up 11 percent from the previous month due to harvest season.
The Monroe FFA chapter is among 58 of 220 Wisconsin chapters awarded the 1948 49 honor. The honor was accepted at the first meeting of the 1949 50 season in Monroe High School. Officers include Theodore Falk president Burleigh Bartlett vice president Sally Burt secretary Roy Roth treasurer Glen Frautschy reporter and William Pick sentinel Robert E Davenport adviser. Two girls and 24 boys will show 34 beef and eight barrows at the Junior Livestock Exposition October 24 27 on the university campus.
New York state counts 2,554,162 residents aged five to 24 in school, the highest total among all states, signaling a large student cohort and potential impact on education demand and resources.
The article outlines how the Taft Hartley Act could delay a steel strike. It explains President Truman did not invoke T H in the steel dispute, how a three man board was used, and how an 80 day no strike period could be ordered with court injunctions and NLRB votes. It contrasts legal delay with voluntary postponement already in place. It notes the process and potential congressional action after delays.
Jacob Voegeli exhibited 10 Brown Swiss cattle at the Waterloo cattle congress in Iowa last week winning 13 ribbons. The awards included two seconds five thirds one fourth one sixth three sevenths and a ninth. Voegeli noted 279 Brown Swiss entries and said it was his largest show. The DC railway length is listed as 34 miles.
Cardinal Spellman from New York denied Soviet charges that he supplied 30000 dollars to Mindszenty to fund a plot against Hungary. He said the archdiocese sent several million dollars to Europe only for relief via accredited agencies. The claim arose at the United Nations from Dmitry Manuilsky, Soviet Ukraine delegate. Mindszenty remains imprisoned for treason in Hungary.
Charles M. Humphrey Jr., an Ironwood attorney active since 1890 and former Michigan state bar commissioner, city attorney, and Gogebic County prosecutor, died yesterday after months of illness. He was a University of Michigan graduate.
A Plant-A-Plate wall pocket decorates walls with eight to ten inch plates for ivy trailing vines or cut flowers. Baker's Book Store also sells wedgewood style plates by Kate Greenaway, and Becker's Leader offers gifts and linens including Pendleton blankets, Chatham fabrics, Bromley Duralace, Quaker lace, and a broad baby department.
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