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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1947

Page

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Commission Will Not Select Head For Conservation Service

Madison reports the state conservation commission will defer naming a new director after J Vanderwall resigned as head of the forest protection service. Ernest F Swift is the only formal applicant. The panel plans a child committee to interview prospects, with several months expected before a successor is chosen.

Fred Snyder Madison State Conservation Commission Hay- NeeeeSee J. Vanderwall E Vanderwall Department Forest Protection Service Nam Aberg Weusoll Smith Vanderwall Ernest F. Swift

British Start to Assign Job Seekers to Key Industries

The British government using new economic emergency powers launched a program to direct job seekers into essential industries. Beginning Oct 1, men ages 18 to 50 will be processed by agencies linked to labor and industry to channel workers into priority sectors.

London—i Reg

Mrs Merrill Fractures Leg After Kitchen Fall

Mrs Mery Merrill aged 82 fell in her Brodhead kitchen and sustained an upper left leg fracture. Attending physician reports she is doing satisfactorily as a patient at St Clare hospital.

Brodhead Mery Merrill

Still Seek Jap Peace Still Seek Jap Peace

Two years after Japan's surrender, General MacArthur urges occupation forces to finish the peace, stressing a united effort of military and civilian personnel. Japan's Tetsu Katayama calls for science, labor, and internationalism for a peaceful future. Philippine President Roxas urges a prompt peace as Asia seeks rapid treaty closure.

Associated Press Japan Hirohito Douglas MacArthur Tetsu Katayama Manuel A. Roxas Phillippine Republic Asia

Monroe Public Schools Fill 1947-48 Teaching Vacancies

Three new teachers are hired to fill remaining vacancies in the Monroe public school system for the 1947-48 term. E. O. Evans announces Grace Anderson of Madison will replace Loraine Schumacher as girls' PE instructor and supervise recreation. Adeen Johnson of Detroit becomes kindergarten instructor for Lincoln and South schools. Mrs Theodore A Hartman of Monroe signs as part time art instructor for fourth to sixth grades and junior and senior high schools.

Monroe E. O. Evans Grace Anderson Madison Loraine C. Schumacher Anderson LaCrosse State Teachers College Somerset Wis Manitowoc Milwaukee Adeen Johnson Detroit Lincoln South Schools Miss Johnson Duluth

War Court Hangs 22 Germans for Atrocities

An American war crimes court in Dachau sentenced 22 Buchenwald camp attendants to hang for crimes against inmates. Five others received life terms, including Frau Use Koch widow of the former Buchenwald commander. Other sentences ranged from 10 to 20 years for remaining defendants after a four month trial.

Dachau Germany Buchenwald Concentration Camp Frau Use Koch Buchenwald

Auto Production Below Normal as Walkouts Continue in Auto Industry

Detroit reports auto production remains below normal amid Taft Hartley disputes and heat driven walkouts. About 7,000 CIO workers at Murray and 10,000 Studebaker idle over parts shortages while Ford quells Murray supply gaps. A three man federal panel met to settle the strike amid new wage and union discipline demands. At Gemmer Manufacturing 1,200 UAW CIO workers walked out over contract talks. Heat suppressed output causes 12,000 Chrysler, 8,000 Hudson, and 600 Ford workers idle.

Detroit CIO Murray Corp. of America Studebaker Corp Ford Motor Co Murray United Auto Workers Uaw-Cio Emil Mazzey Gemmer Manufacturing Co Chrysler Hudson Ford

Congressman Davis Praises U S System at Anniversary Event

Rep. Glenn R. Davis of Wisconsin extolled the United States as a living monument to individual initiative. He warned against “too much government” and said only a system allowing private incentive can match production records.

United States Glenn R. Davis R-Wis Davis

Rockford Superintendent Accepts St Paul Position

Rockford schools superintendent Selmer H Berg announced last night he will take a similar post in St Paul after ten years leading Rockford schools and previously heading the Stoughton system.

ST. Paul Rockford Selmer H. Berg Rockford Stoughton System St. Paul

Birth of Pakistan ends British rule in Indian empire

Mountbatten transfers power to Pakistan as Hindus and Muslims clash in Punjab. Jinnah named governor general. Lahore suffers heavy casualties with hundreds killed and shops looted amid rioting as two-nation India rises from imperial rule.

Karachi Lord Mountbatten Pakistan New Delhi India Punjab Lahore Amritsar Government House Constituent Assembly Hall Mountbatten Mohamed Ali Jinnah Moslem League Constituent Assembly Subcontinent Himalayas Calcutta Mayo Hospital Anarkali Bazaar

No Developments in Schaar Investigation

No new developments were uncovered by Sheriff Chambers in his investigation of Robert J. Schaar Monticello as a possible suspect in the disappearance of 8 year old Georgia Jean Weckler Ft Atkinson girl on May 1. Garrity questioned Schaar Tuesday morning at the Green county jail. Schaar is held under $2 000 bonds on a morals charge.

Evan Chambers Robert J. Schaar Monticello Georgia Jean Weckler Ft. Atkinson Chambers Francis V. Garrity Jefferson County Green County Garrity Schaar

Helicopter Undergoes Preliminary Tests in Buffalo

The Army Air Forces announce a new five passenger helicopter that can ascend vertically at 450 feet per minute is undergoing early tests in Buffalo New York during a preliminary evaluation phase.

Washington Buffalo N. Y Army Air Forces

Prisoner Des Bouillons Recaptured After Madison Escape

Glenn Lester Des Bouillons 24, who escaped from the Juneau county courthouse at Mauston last night, forced a Wonewoc man to drive him to Madison. He fled in a car after a carjacking attempt, was pursued by police, and captured in Madison early today. Des Bouillons was serving 3 to 15 years for six counts of operating automobiles without the owner's consent and related larceny charges.

Madison Waupun Juneau County Mauston Glenn Lester Des Bouillons Delure Roland J. Steinie John Petraus Nash Des Bouillons Sam Cuccia Cuccia

U S Interfering In Greece-Russia Debate Escalates

Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko charged that United States aid to Greece amounts to crude interference in Greece's internal affairs. He condemned Washington's role as Soviet veto battles continued in the UN Security Council ahead of a General Assembly vote expected on September 16.

Greece Gromyko Council General Assembly

Marshall Arrives in Brazil for Inter-American Conference

U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall landed today at Ponta do Galeao base in Rio de Janeiro for the conference opening. Delegates awaited his reaction to an Argentine proposal to include economic matters in the talks.

Rio de Janeiro U. S George C. Marshall Ponta Do Galeno

Hein-Werner offers settlement to striking workers

H R Duffy industrial relations manager said the company made offers of compromise to about 200 striking employees in Waukesha, but none were accepted.

Waukesha H. R. Duffy Hein-Werner Corp

Miss Schumacher Named Full-Time Recreation Director

Miss Loraine C. Schumacher, long time girls' physical education instructor at Monroe High, was named the city’s first full time recreation director. She will serve under a 1 year contract, with a $3500 annual salary, as the board expands programs at the youth center and youth and adult activities within current budgets.

Loraine C. Schumacher Harold J. Lamboley Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners Miss Schumacher Idaho Lamboley Henry Tschudy Schumacher Monroe la Crosse State Teachers College Monroe High School Milwaukee Red Cross

Allie Holtshopple Honored by Eagles

Allie Holtshopple was honored by Monroe Eagles for August civic service. The award recognizes outstanding community effort and was presented at the fairgrounds dance pavilion by Clark Kleckner. Over 200 attendees enjoyed refreshments at the social gathering.

Allie Holtshopple 8Th Street Monroe Aerie Order of Eagles Fairgrounds Aerie Monroe Holtshopple Clark Kleckner The Eagles

Wisconsin Selects Panel to Enforce Public Utility Labor Law

The Wisconsin Employment Relations Board appointed a panel of conciliators and arbitrators to administer the new labor law banning strikes in public utilities. Members from law, engineering, business, education and industry will work to conciliate disputes in the utility trades.

Milwaukee Wisconsin State Employment Relations Board Wisconsin

Frau Ilse Koch Sentenced to Life in Prison by War Crimes Tribunal

Hal Boyle reports Frau Ilse Koch, known as the Queen of Buchenwald, is to spend the rest of her life in prison after an American war crimes tribunal condemned her. He recalls her notoriety at the Nazi concentration camp and recounts reactions to the verdict and her husband’s fate.

Frau Ilse Koch Boyle New York Heaven Germany Buchenwald Weimar Ilse Koch Buchen Frau Koch George Pat

No Action on Aid Funds This Year

President Truman said no special session is needed this year for new Europe aid funds. He declined to discuss Ruhr coal talks or the British crisis, and cautioned figures on Marshall plan costs depend on surveys and Paris conference results. He noted a Western Hemisphere plan exists via the Monroe Doctrine.

Washington Truman Congress Europe Ruhr Marshall Western Hemisphere United States Britain

Death of Dale Alme In Auto Truck Collision

Dale Alme an 18 died Tuesday night from crushing chest injuries after a milk truck carrying him collided with an automobile about five miles northeast of Durand. Gilman Rexroth 27 of Beloit was killed instantly. Henry Hunt 25 of Brooklyn driven truck and Winnebago sheriff cited poor visibility and high speed but no driver negligence was found.

Dale Alme E. A. Diestelmeier Stephenson County The Times Today Alme Durand Deaconness Hospital Freeport Gilman S. Rexroth Beloit Henry L. Hunt Brooklyn Winnebago County Diestelmeier

Truman rejects new labor management conference

President Truman said he has no plans to call a labor management conference despite CIO proposals. He recalled the 1945 conference as unsuccessful and backed Attorney General Clark's price investigation to identify those keeping prices high. He noted a cabinet food committee is studying export limits amid a weak crop outlook.

Washington Truman CIO Clark Justice Department Anti-Trust Division Cabinet Congress Rep Wolcott R-Mich House Banking Committee House O'Mahoney Dwye Joint Congressional Committee On the Economic Report O’mahoney Europe

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