Rain Drenches Monroe Area 1.20 Inches in Storm
A heavy rain soaked the Monroe vicinity last night totaling 1.20 inches. Temperatures cooled from 89 to 64 as thunderstorms sparked fires and damaged property in several counties. forecasts predict clear, cool weather.
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Monroe
U.S
Howard J. Thompson
Lancaster
Wausea
Milwaukee
Madison
Janesville
Lake Geneva
Darlington
Prairie du Chien
Blair
Watertown
Plymouth
Thompson
State Department of Agriculture
Muskego Beach
Waukesha County
Richland County
State
Dunn and
Pierce Hils
Rain pours across Midwest easing drought in Illinois and surrounding states
Widespread soaking rains last night drenched eastern Iowa, northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, northern Indiana, and eastern Michigan. Forecaster H L Jac said cooler conditions would follow in the Great Lakes region, with Chicago and nearby areas seeing temperatures fall into the 70s. Rain totals included Rockford 2.25 inches and Rochelle 1.25, aiding parched crops and corn growth.
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Chicago
Midwest
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Michigan
H. L. Jac
Great Lakes
Rockford
Rochelle
Dixon
Moline
Joliet
The
Weather Bureau
Conference on Procedure for Heirens Mental Exam
Defense and prosecution attorneys conferred on the procedure for William Heirens 17 to undergo a mental examination. State's Attorney Tuohy and Crowley joined defense counsel Coghlan and Towel with psychiatrists Haires and Hoffman at the session.
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Chicago
William Heirens
Suzanne Deenan
William J. Tuohy
Wilbert F. Crowley
John and Malachy Coghlan
Rowland B. Towel
William H. Haires
Harry R. Hoffman
Dangerous Tub Battles Brooklyn Woman Freed From Tub
Mrs Bertha Sieter a 60 year old Brooklyn housewife spent 17 hours trapped in a zinc bathtub described as a prison. Police aided by her son who used rubbing oil and a crowbar to pry her free after finding her Wednesday night.
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New York
Alcatraz
Bertha Sieter
Brooklyn
Singer
Harry
British pledge unilateral action if Iran threats rise
A former British office spokesman said Britain would not be obliged to consult the United Nations Security Council if a violent or sudden threat to British lives or property emerged in Iran. Britain would feel justified in taking unilateral action.
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London
Iran
Britain
United Nation
Security Council
Rule Against New Lumber Pay Hikes Stiffens Inflation Control
Washington government blocks a second round of conversion pay boosts for Pacific Northwest lumber workers. Reconversion Director John R. Steelman rules to keep wages in line, limiting future pay increases tied to price ceilings and signaling employers may bear costs. The ruling affects over 45,000 workers across the West Coast lumber industry and follows prior 15-cent plus 5-cent boosts. Portland industry spokesman says the decision will be appealed.
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Washington
John R. Steelman
Pacific Northwest
OPA
Steelman
CIO
AFL
National Wage Stabilization Board
WSB
Portland
Ore
West Coast
Cheese Plant Blast Kills Woman Near Shawano
Mrs. Joseph Schuh, 48, was killed instantly and her husband, 62, critically injured when a boiler explosion wrecked their Lands Corners cheese factory and home eight miles south of Shawano. A 15 year old worker, William Verling, sustained minor injuries. damage estimated over $10,000.
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Shawano
Joseph Schuh
Lands Corners
Here
Hugo Becker
Schuh
Becker
William Verling
Infant 14 Month Old Hurt In Fall From Porch
Kenneth Stark aged 14 months son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Stark of 1715 11th street was treated at St Clare hospital for head injuries and numerous cuts after falling about 20 feet from a second story porch this morning. Family said he had no broken bones and was observed at the hospital.
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Kenneth Stark
Ean
Clifford Stark
11Th Street
St. Clare Hospital
Starks
Polio Case at Green County Fair Not Polio
Mrs Clifford Fijelstad 24 of Brodhead was released from Wisconsin General Hospital Madison after tests proved negative for infantile paralysis. Doctors said neck injury from a ride at the Green County fair last weekend caused all symptoms of polio. An initial two week isolation period ended with the release.
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Green County
Clifford Fijelstad
Brodhead Area
Wisconsin General Hospital
Madison
Fijelstad
Fjelstad
Green County Schools to be Sprayed with DDT
Dickson Spraying Co announces a countywide DDT spray for all Green County schools before term start. Crews have already treated alleys, gutters, and business areas including hotels, restaurants, meat markets, taverns, garages, and stores. Prior to the county fair all grounds were sprayed.
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Green County
Dickson Spraying Co
Monroe
Woman in Brodhead Health Case Tests Positive for Polio
Mrs. Fjelstad of Rock county was placed under home care after neck injury raised suspicion. X rays suggested fracture but later polio signs appeared. she was moved to Madison hospital where tests were negative. The patient, Pauline Wyss, is from Monroe.
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Brodhead
Rock County
Green
Rock
Lafayette
Fjelstad
Madison Hospital
Fijelstad
Pauline Wyss
John Wyss
Monroe
Dozen New Polio Cases Reported in Wisconsin
The state board of health reports 12 new poliomyelitis cases in Wisconsin. Dr H M Guilford notes totals since Aug 1 include Milwaukee County with 5 cases and Milwaukee city with 4, Pepin 3, Manitowoc 2, plus single cases in Eau Claire and Rock counties.
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Madison
Wisconsin
State Board of Health
H. M. Guilford
Bureau of Communicable Diseases
Nene
Milwaukee County
City of
Milwaukee
Pepin County
Manitowoc
Eau Claire
Rock Counties
Cheese Transactions on Wisconsin Exchange Report
The Cheese Reporter notes today’s Wisconsin exchange activity with 35 carloads of cheddars sold at 41 cents and 65 carloads of cheddars bid unfilled at 41 cents.
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Plymouth
Cheese Reporter
Wisconsin Cheese Exchange
Cyclist Killed Near Two Rivers in Accident
Eugene Kipp a 20 year old Army Air Corps veteran of the Philippine and New Guinea campaigns died from injuries after a motorcycle left the road and dragged him 200 feet along a ditch two days after the crash in Two Rivers Wisconsin.
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Wis
Eugene Kipp
Army Air Corps
Philippine
New Guinea
Raccoon Escape Sparks Wild Chase in Green County
A raccoon consigned from a Wisconsin game farm to the local hunters association escaped during transfer from one box to another near Dr. J. A. Rouch's office. John Schwalbe county game warden recaptured it after a chase through cars as spectators watched. The animal and others from the shipment will be relocated by the Hunters association in Green county.
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Wisconsin
Hunters’ Association
J. A. Rouch
John Schwalbe
Schwalbe
Green County
La Follette backs Immell for governor in Wisconsin primary
U S Senator Robert M La Follette endorsed Ralph M Immell for governor saying he will vote for Immell He praised Immell s record in war veterans legislation and administrative ability to lead a vigorous constructive administration The remarks came after a Racine veterans meeting and a later comments in Kenosha about other candidates.
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Associated Press
U. S
Robert M. LaFollette
Ralph M. Immell
LaFollette
Racine
Goodland
Wisconsin
Ralph Immell
Immell
Kenosha
Howard J. McMurray
United States Senate
McMurray
Franklin Roosevelt
Taft
Congress
G. W. Buchen
Sheboygan
Buchen
United Brethren Close to Wiscon sin Conference Conclusion
The 89th annual Wisconsin conference of United Brethren churches in Monroe enters its final day of sessions with three conferences scheduled for morning, afternoon, and evening. Bishop Fred L. Dennis delivers the closing sermon as Rev. George H. McAhren and Dr. ILy Lynd Esch address reports and ordination plans.
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Wisconsin Conference of United Brethren Churches
Roy Headley
Boundary and Finance Committee
Fred G. Matthes
Conference Brotherhood
W. W. Sutton
Freda _ Bride
Board of Christian Education
Charles Pugh
Fred L. Dennis
Church Union
Committee
George H. McAhren
D. D
Indiana Central College
Christ
K. F. Brice
G W. Bechtolt
Monroe
Dennis
Green County Fair shows strong profits and plans expansion
Directors report the 92nd Green county fair posts higher profits amid record advance sales and larger expenditures. Track upgrades improved racing even after 2.44 inches of rain. Plans call for expanded seating in the amphitheater and larger facilities, while the junior fair grows and attention shifts to the upcoming State Fair in Milwaukee with queen Miss Arlene Pick and many blue ribbon winners expected to enter.
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Green County Fair Association
Fairgrounds
Floral Hall
Milwaukee
Green County
Arlene Pick
Monroe
Production of Tires For Passenger Cars And Motorcycles Up
Washington civil production administration announced that tire output for passenger cars and motorcycles will rise in the second half of the year. W. J. Sears reported a goal of 69,150,000 tires for the year, with 30,842,101 produced in the first six months. Truck and bus tires totaled 7,705,894 in the first half, toward a year goal of 13,860,000, leaving supply adequate for most needs except small delivery and pickup vehicles.
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Washington
Civilian
W. J. Sears
CPA Rubber Division
CPA
Sears
Victory Day Proclaimed for World War II Tribute
Madison Governor today proclaimed Wednesday August 14 as Victory Day honoring heroic World War II dead. The day marks the first anniversary of Japan's surrender and calls on communities to pay tribute nationwide.
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Madison
Goodland
Japan
False American invasion reports quashed by officials
London girls hoped for a new American invasion as newspapers teased 6000 troops to Wiltshire for occupation duties in Germany. US officials in Frankfurt called the reports entirely erroneous and the War Office denied the story.
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London
Wiltshire
Germany
Frankfurt
Tpn War Office
Avert Brewery Strike Avoided by Wage Increase
About 4500 brewery workers in seven major Milwaukee plants avoided a strike after the CIO Brewery Workers union local No. 9 approved a contract offering a $7 weekly wage rise. The agreement includes a night shift pay differential for members.
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Avert
Milwaukee
E. B. Brody
CIO Brewery Workers Union
End War Profits Probe and Start on Postwar Chiseling
Rep Slaughter resumes lead of the House committee probing surplus property disposal after his defeat. Widespread concern grows over a possible aluminum market corner as the War Assets Administration freezes sheet deliveries in several states amid an FBI-WAA probe. Promoter Benjamin Fields, tied to Garsson inquiry, set as first witness next week to discuss a large wire screen purchase for the veterans housing program. Wise vows a broad, searching inquiry into the disposal system.
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Washington
Slaughter
Capitol Hill
Hugh D. Wise Jr
House Committee
Missouri
Truman
Wise
House
War Assets Administration
Midwestern
Southeastern
Waa-Fbi
WAA
Midwest
Slaughter Committee
Benjamin F. Fields
Senate War Investigating Committee
Garsson
Fields
VAA
Richmond, Va
Byrnes Attacks Molotov Over Two-Thirds Vote Rule
In Paris the peace conference rejected Russia’s bid for a two-thirds voting rule. Secretary Byrnes denounced the move as “loose and wicked talk” and asserted the United States would not be dictated to. The final rules approved by the conference blend two-thirds and simple-majority votes with two-thirds carrying more weight.
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Paris
Russia
State Byrnes
United States
Byrnes
Foreign Ministers Council
Poland
Czechoslovakia
V. M. Molotov
Soviet Union
Dominican Earthquakes and Tidal Waves Cause Widespread Panic
Shocks and a fresh tidal wave hit the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico after a series of tremors described as worse than prior quakes. Officials report widespread destruction, tens of thousands homeless, and unknown casualties as planes rush aid to stricken towns along Mona Passage.
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Ciudad Trujillo
Dominican Republic
Port-au-Prince
Haiti
Puerto Rico
Atlantic Ocean
Mona Passage
Matanzas
Dominican
Guayando Observatory
San Juan
Hispaniola Island
Aguadilla
Mayaguez
Ponce
James Hardell and Judith Kubly Swim Champions at 1946 Monroe Carnival
James Hardell and Judith Kubly won the crown titles at Monroe pool during the 1946 water carnival amid polio restrictions. Kubly swept advanced crawl back stroke breast stroke and senior diving while Hardell took advanced crawl and senior diving. Ruth Van Wagenen and Bob Bienema earned open class medals with diverse wins.
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James Hardell
Judith Kubly
Monroe
Miss Kubly
Hardell
Ruth van Wagenen
Bob Bienema
Miss van Wagenen
Bienema
Ben Kubly
8Th Street
Maxine
Ruthella Share
Ruthella
Barbara Fritz
W Hardell
Robert E. Hardell
Ray A. Young
Fred W. Simpson
Keith Wilkenson
Ralph Kundert
Dan Courtney
Courtney
Curtain falls on war era senate probe of May and munitions ring
Washington reports end to a six week wartime investigation into a munitions combine and its ties to Representative May of Kentucky as the physician’s rest order freezes any sworn testimony. The panel had hoped May would explain his role in securing contracts while under care in Prestonsburg. The report cites heart trouble and general exhaustion and directs indefinite rest.
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Washington
Senate
Empire
May
D-Ky
House Military Committee
Prestonsburg
Combine
John G
George P. Archer
Kentucky
Henry Garsson
Murray Garsson
Postwar jobs tally hits 60 million as civilian gains surge
The Washington census bureau reports July civilian employment at 58,130,000 with armed forces adding 2,640,000, totaling 60 million. Unemployment falls to 2,270,000, the lowest for 1946, though still higher than July last year. Henry Wallace says the 60 million goal is reached numerically but notes inflationary pressures and lack of stability.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Commerce
Henry Wallace
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