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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1950
Page
2
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Editorial argues against complacency after Korea. It warns that the United States must maintain defense mobilization and leadership to face ongoing Cold War threats. The piece stresses sacrifice, vigilance, and readiness for future conflicts at home and abroad.
The article warns drivers and pedestrians of increased danger during the late afternoon twilight between 5 and 7 pm as days shorten. Dark winter clothing makes pedestrians harder to see while fading light impairs driver vision, urging slower, more cautious travel to prevent accidents.
President Truman selects Walter S. Gifford former head of AT&T as the new ambassador to London. His background in business and free enterprise philosophy is seen as a strong fit for representing the United States. Observers note his Republican affiliation adds an unexpected twist for a Democratic administration.
Most pumps now used in Holland to drain swampland are steam or diesel driven.
Glancing Backward surveys events on September 29 across years 1940 1925 1910 1900 including naturalization in a Monroe court Prairie du Lac score on place kicks in 1940 and local men listed as participants in earlier anniversaries and community notes.
Maj. Gen. Clovis Byers told the House Armed Services Committee the army aims to draft 330000 men over the next six months to raise strength from the current 170000 called. The plan would use ages 19 to 25 and may include some doctors and dentists. Speaker Vinson said hearings address inequalities from prior guard and reserve calls while nonveterans remain uncalled.
Washington reports signs of rising meat supplies as government promises of larger output appear to materialize. Farm-to-market movement accelerates and slaughterers cut buying prices, with federal inspection showing 328 million pounds produced last week.
Madison August applications for state veterans housing loans reached the highest monthly total since October 1949 with 240 requests. Of these 169 sought to purchase, 39 to build, and 32 for improvements, totaling 350 563 dollars asked. Completions or commitments in August reached 237, including earlier applications, amid a general upswing in housing demand since the veterans housing law began.
Perry J. Stearns of Shorewood filed as an independent yesterday but missed the deadline by two minutes, forfeiting his place on the primary ballot. He acted to secure a U S Senate bid ahead of other filings.
A Washington briefing warns that victory in Korea will raise taxes, prices, and living costs while expanding government controls and credit limits. The defense budget could surge from 14 to 30 billion dollars next year, with further hikes possible.
A coroner's jury ruled Gust Heimann died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Time of death was between 5:30 p m Monday and 5 p m Tuesday. Heimann received last rites at Cardascio funeral home and was to be buried at McConnell.
Darlington chamber of commerce schedules a two day Freedom fair on Oct 6 and 7 inviting all residents to sign the Freedom scroll. Friday features a 1:30 p.m. parade 50 floats bands and animals a 3:30 p.m. style show with 100 models and a street dance. Saturday includes a 200 piece accordion band magic acts by Ben Berger Madison and another Berger show plus rides and a waterfight by the fire department.
Washington reports the Navy expects to summon more than 15 000 officers as part of a continuing buildup at sea air and ashore. The Marine Corps has completed mobilization of 138 organized reserve ground units with 4 000 to 5 000 reserve officers anticipated to be called soon. The overall increase will unfold over a long period.
Washington reports that Republicans plan to use the Marine letter criticizing Truman as a campaign issue. Rep. McDonough guards 50 000 copies and auctions the original to the highest bidder with the Marine Corps league to determine eligibility.
Officials from the United States and Britain have begun informal exchanges in New York last Friday as they discuss calling a conference to draft a peace treaty with Japan. A Foreign Office spokesman confirmed the start of high level talks.
Mrs J H Beightol and others attended Sauerkraut day in Forreston on Thursday. Many Beightols and friends joined guest day activities at Rock Grove Lutheran church and visited homes in Monroe and Madison.
Santa Monica reports the end of Frank Sinatra and Nancy Sinatra's marriage after 16 years with Nancy receiving about a third of the singer's estimated 1 million dollar annual income.
An earthquake struck Rimini Italy along the Adriatic early today. No damage was reported and no casualties were mentioned in preliminary assessments.
General Clifton B. Cates said on a stopover to Korea that the Marine Corps will keep all reserves in uniform to ensure ready forces. He noted Korea underscored the need for uniformed reserves and rapid deployment from as far as the Mediterranean.
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