Second Atomic Bomb Outdoes Nagasaki Blast
Brig. Gen. Thomas Farrell and Maj. Thomas W. Ferebee describe the Nagasaki detonation as far more potent and easier to make than Hiroshima. Spaatz reports initial factory destruction and a vast crater at Nagasaki, while noting differing explosion altitudes and aerial delivery.
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Bonnie Wiley
Guam
Nagasaki
Hiroshima
Gen
Thomas
Pacific
Farrell
Santa Fe
N. M
Marianas Island Laboratories
Maj
Thomas W. Ferebee
Mocksville
N. C
Army Strategic Air Forces
Spaatz
Ragasaki
Urakami
Souvenir Display From Europe At Power and Light Show
A display from World War II era includes bottles of perfume coins jewelry pictures weapons German flags and miniature items collected by Saint Paul Davis for his wife Vivian Davis Duane Babler to his parents J L Babler and Muriel Miller to Homer Miller.
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Power and Light Company
Ben
Paul Davis
Vivian Davis
Pfe
Duane Babler
J. L. Babler
Muriel Miller
Homer Miller
Monticello
C E Kleinmaier Dies in Monroe Drayman’s Long Life
Charles E. Kleinmaier, 78, a well known Monroe drayman, died at 3:30 a m in St. Clare hospital after illness dating Aug 6. Born in Berlin Feb 1867, he came to America at 15 and settled in Seneca before moving to Monroe in 1891 to build a motorized trucking business. He and Mary E. Ashworth wed in 1893, celebrating their golden anniversary in 1943. The couple left word to avoid church bells at their wedding but, upon arrival, friends surprised them at St. Victor’s church with a ceremony Rev Fr Dempsey officiating. Turn to No 1 Back Page.
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Charles E. Kleinmaier
Monroe
St. Clare Hospital
Kleinmaier
17Th Avenue
Berlin
Germany
Karl Kleinmaier
America
Seneca
Ill
Mary E. Ashworth
Earlsville
St. Victor's Church
Dempsey
Guam News Sheds Light On Japanese Peace Offer
Bulletins report conditional acceptance of Japan’s peace proposal reached Guam by 1:15 a m. Today no immediate reaction due to the hour. War information offices spread Byrnes speech responses to Japan. Navy lists losses including the submarine Bonefish and destroyer Callaghan with casualties. On Okinawa, six killed and 30 injured from shell fragments during surrender celebrations.
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Guam
United States
Admiral Halsey
U. S. Third Fleet
Washington
Japan
State Byrnes
Navy
Okinawa
End of War To Hit 5 Million Munitions Jobs
Washington officials estimate about 5 million munitions workers could lose jobs within 60 days after Japan s surrender. The plan would cut about 63 percent of wartime employment from roughly 8 million in defense production, with many leaving the labor market or joining unemployment rolls while peacetime industries absorb workers. The timing for absorption remains uncertain, though openings are expected quickly.
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Washington
Var
Japan
Monroe History Glimpses on Crosswalks and Waterworks
Concluding piece from the 1888 Weekly Real Estate Journal recalls Monroe council criticism over muddy grade crosswalks amid autumn rains. It notes water works trials, piping breakages, and a 20 year franchise pledge. Mentions local business, brick blocks, and notable residents with brief personal items and upcoming page turn.
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Monroe
Real Estate Journal
H.W. Wheeler
Wisconsin Power and Light
Weber
Ernie Churchill
Austin Hill
J. D. Honeywell
F. J. W. F. Randall
H. W. Whitney
Edgar Ludlow
San Diego
C al
Ludlow
Patterson Shop
John C. Sally
Arabat Ludlow
V J day observance plans depend on war end announcement
Monroe business group fast tracks V J day plans with a guard of patriots aiding. If the war ends between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. the celebration starts at 10 a.m. If after 8 a.m. it occurs two hours after the word. Charles Kohli to deliver principal address.
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Monroe
Power and Light Club
Chamber of Commerce
Larry Dodge
Paul Baltzer
Charles Kohli
Otto Kundert
Monroe Fire Department
George Armstrong
Co. F
Petain Treason Trial Opens With Death Penalty Request
Prosecutor Andre Mornet urged the death penalty for Marshal Petain after a five hour closing argument summing up 17 days of testimony in the treason trial at Vichy. He portrayed Petain as driven by vanity and power seeking the Germanized Europe, four years of treason.
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Petain
Vichy
Andre Mornet
Marshal P
France
Europe
Finest Omansrun- 32nd division praised by Brig. Gen. Baker
Brig. Gen. Frayne Baker, a guest of former Gov. Philip LaFollette, lauded the 32nd Red Arrow division as the finest in the army. He recalled Buna days when the unit faced equipment shortages yet halted forward Japanese action and noted he will return to the Philippines as advance base commander for General MacArthur.
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Omansrun
32Nd
Red Arrow
Frayne Baker
Baker
Philip LaFollette
Douglas MacArthur
United States
Buna
North Dakota
MacArthur
Philippines
Farm Future of Vets Is Bright
A county veterans agriculture committee meet in the court house discussed the GI Bill benefits and Wisconsin and Green county capacity to absorb returning World War II veterans onto farms. Key steps for veterans include contact with the draft board, separation center, register of deeds, county service officer, and state employment and agriculture agents to facilitate farm resettlement amid manpower shortages.
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Vrigin Canyon
Veterans’ Agriculture Committee
State of
Wisconsin
Green County
Register of Deeds
Voters Administration
United States Employment Service
County Agriculture Agent
Wisconsin Veterans of World War II Administration
Draft Board
Tut
Crash East of Janesville Injures Ten Nazi Prisoners
Ten German war prisoners were injured when their truck skidded and overturned on a county highway east of Janesville, with several seriously hurt. Prisoners en route from the Janesville POW camp to a Delavan produce farm were treated at Mercy hospital. no military personnel were injured. Officials cited another vehicle forcing the truck off the road.
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Janesville
E. A. Silverthorn
Delavan
Mercy Hospital
Benjamin Wetenhall
Loertscher Asks He Shall Receive
Loertscher in the South Pacific longs for seasons’ change and reports fatigue from warm weather. Ted, a D day invasion veteran, moved from Europe to the Pacific late last year and recalls his Times carrier days. The Times staff posed for a group photo and will send copies to Ted.
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Loertscher
South Pacific
Ted
France
Okinawa
Pacific
California
Times
Note Saves Jap Face Yank to Rule in Tokyo
Monroe reports a northern Wisconsin deluge with 8 inches lowering tracks and bridges. Rail routes rerouted as 8 inch-plus rainfall caused washouts from La Crosse to St Paul and beyond, Milwaukee and Burlington lines rerouted over Omaha and Northwestern corridors. Weather records show 80 degree high, 61 low, and heavy overnight rainfall across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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Yank
Tokyo
Monroe
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Burlington
Milwaukee
LaCrosse
St. Paul
Chippewa
Black River
Eau Claire
Hatfield
Wis
Milwaukee Road
Hastings
Red Wing
Omaha
Camp Douglas
Wyeville
Allied powers accept Japan surrender offer with emperor under supreme commander
The big four nations conditionally accept Japan's bid to quit the war. The emperor must bow to a supreme Allied commander and a government formed by the will of the Japanese people. An American will wield the commander role, with key terms to carry out Potsdam declarations and halt all fighting.
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Washington
Japan
Tokyo
White House
Charles G. Ross
Ross
Douglas MacArthur
Byrnes
United States
United Kingdom
China
Switzerland
London
Moscow
Chungking
Pan
Pacific
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Amchatica Peninsula
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Gobi
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Netherlands Indies
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Chine
Song Kong
Palawang
Tarakan
Ymosa
Kinawa
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