Conservative Full Employment Bill Lands at Atsugi Airbase
Washington sources report Secretary of Commerce Wallace defending the Conservative Full Employment Bill as a means to promote intelligent planning without a planned economy. He argued alternatives are totalitarianism or heavy government control while criticizing short run provisions and urging study to ensure free enterprise remains competitive. Discussion touched on a 20-20 amendment to unemployment benefits, proposing higher weekly payments and government funding for extended periods.
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Washington
Wallace
Scrance
Senate Banking
Jons Taft
R-O
Banking Committee
Tts
Congress
Uess
Jer Kies
Kilgore
Gen Wainwright Rejoins Allies in Chungking After POW Release
General Wainwright arrives in Chungking with eight American and seven British generals freed from a Manchuria POW camp. He carries a photo of his wife Kitty as Wedemeyer greets him at the embassy. The party will stay at the theater commander's house and give an interview after rest.
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Corregidor
Chungking
U. S
Manchuria
Wainwright
Arthur Ernest Percival
Singaore
Shenton Thomas
Singapore
Mark Young
Ormer
Hongkong
2. D. Smith
North Borneo
Walter S. Robertson
China
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Wedemeyer
Remnants of Jap Navy Line up at Sasebo for Surrender Plan
Allied forces prepared for MacArthur's Japan entry as 28 of Japan’s remaining 55 warships were lined up for surrender at Sasebo in Kyushu. Airborne troops seized Atsugi airfield to clear the way for the occupation, with 10,000 marines and navy personnel to follow and Yokosuka set as a main base.
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Manila
Japan
Tokyo
Atsugi
Third Fleet
Tokyo Bay
Kyushu
Sasebo
Okinawa
MacArthur
Monroe
Yokosuka
al Copking
Hamilton W. Faron
Admiral Halsey
Lrst
Oscar C. Badger
San Diego
Uraga Strait
Gosselin
Yokosuka Naval Base
Hiney
Badger
Wedderburn
Twining
Yarnall
Stockham
Suisun
Makinac
Gardiner’s Bay
U. S
Monroe Merchants Debate Friday Opening and Bus Depot Change
A Monroe merchants meeting at the Eugene hotel discussed shifting from Saturday to Friday openings, bus depot changes west of Monroe, and Christmas decorations. Fort Atkinson visitors led the session with ER Klassy and others noting credit association issues and airport talks, chaired by L. E. Bothel.
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monroe merchants_association
Credit Association
Eugene Hotel
Fort Atkinson
Monroe
ER. Klassy
E.R. Parker
F. W.haddinger
H. O. Carmody
Ed Hedbure
Parker
L. E. Bothel
Col March Dies. Washington Pioneer and FTC Member
Col Charles HL March, a 75 year old longtime member of the Federal Trade Commission since 1929 and noted foe of monopolies, dies. A former mayor of Litchfield Minnesota and ex-president of the Minnesota Farmers and Bankers Council, March also led the Shorehan Hotel group.
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March
Washington
Charles
HL March
Federal Trade Commission
Shorehan Hotel
Litchfield
Elliott Roosevelt Loan Probe Delayed Amid Testimony Questions
Washington Congressmen closed their first formal inquiry into Brig. Gen. Elliott Roosevelt’s business affairs without addressing his own accounts. Hartford and Jones statements showed the 200000 loan to Elliott was strictly business, with no implied obligations from the President’s son, and Jones later reimbursed only partially from personal funds. Harriman met Stalin in Moscow to discuss shared U.S. and Soviet interests in a wide ranging, undisclosed agenda.
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Washington
Elliott Roosevelt
Roosevelt
House
Ways and Means Committee
John Hartford
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Jesse Jones
Roramerce
Hartford
Young Roosevelt
Jones
Elliott
Withdraw of U S troops in Iran by November 1
Washington The war department said it has been advised by its Persian Gulf command that all American troops in Iran, with few exceptions, will be withdrawn by November 1. New York Assorted stocks continued to reach for eight year highs in today’s market, though light selling stalled many leaders.
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Washington
War Department
Persian Gulf
Iran
New York
Strike Idle Today Near Fifty Thousand Across Nation
The nation's strike total rose to about 50,000 as workers idled in long standing disputes. Most stoppages began before Japan's surrender offer and many have since eased, but the 50,000 figure marks one of the largest totals since early August.
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Ine Associated Ress
Japan
How It Happened as a Fire Alarm Drew Crowd to Box 267
Charles D. Tyler mailed two letters near Monroe Street when Mr. Teter pulled a fire alarm at box 267 by the Chicago Mil waukee and St. Paul depot. Fire trucks hurried out as downtown traffic clogged in drizzle while Assistant Chief Bert Sickinger retrieved the letters and the crowd moved uptown.
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Charles D. Tyler
Mr. Teter
Chicago
Milwaukee, St. Paul
Bert Sickinger
Mr. Tyler
Thunder and lightning ignite orangeville dairy barn
A morning thunderstorm causing heavy electrical display scorched a dairy barn on the McMees farm, 1½ miles south of Orangeville, destroying the barn, three loads of grain, a wooden silo and the milk house. Fire units battled flames as lights, clocks and radios failed across town.
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Orangeville
Hendrik Audson
McMees
Here
Head-on Collision Damages Car Near City Limits
Miss Esther Newman suffered a fracture and chest injuries after her car, east of the city on highway 11, collided head-on with a Fred Lanz Hardware truck driven by Herman F. Lanz. She was taken to St. Clare hospital. Lanz had chest bruises but was otherwise uninjured. Both vehicles carried no passengers.
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Esther Newman
Juda
Fred Lanz
Reconversion Roundup shows black markets eroding as rationing wanes
Washington reports markets for peacetime goods easing two weeks after Japan's surrender. Used cars and chickens cool as new autos and ample poultry arrive. OPA says new prices near 1942 levels, while retailers protest restraint. Growth in nonessential goods continues, with citrus and other restrictions slowly lifting. Departments shift toward 40 hour weeks as war controls relax.
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Washington
Japan
National Automobile Dealers Associa
Tion
OPA
Legion Backs Truman Draft Plan Informs Support For Induction
The American Legion told President Truman it backs continuing the selective service for 18 to 25 year olds. Col John Thomas Taylor and other Legion leaders emphasized national security and keeping young men in top physical shape, aligning with Truman’s defense program. Navy demobilization plans cut strength to 500,000 enlisted and 50,000 officers within a year, with overseas service credit added to discharge formulas. calls for pay boosts and shorter terms sparked Capitol Hill talks.
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Washington
Truman
American Legion
John Thomas Taylor
Legion
Taylor
Sanying
White House
T. C. Krabbel
William T
Somer
Veterans Preference Committee
Navy
Capitol Hill
Armed Services
Forrestal
Sea Arm
Capritol Hill
May
D-Ky
House Military Committee
Candy and Gum Return Hard-to-Get Items Found Again in Monroe
Monroe shoppers flocked to the square as stores restocked candy bars gum marshmallows and cigarettes. Tires remain scarce with rationing easing but cards and tires still slow, while nylon stockings and shoes reappear. Citizens hope prewar goods return, but points systems and war-time logistics complicate access to butter meat and canned goods.
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Monroe
Move Bus Depot To Times Annex Nearing Approval
Subject to city council safety committee approval, the Monroe bus terminal will relocate half a block north to the Times Annex starting Sept 1. The annex’s vacant south room has been leased for five years with renewal options by Badger Bus Lines and Cardinal Lines. Representatives H. E. Meier and B. J. Peterson visited Madison and Janesville to seal the lease with Emery A. Odell, owner, and plans include washroom and toilet facilities at the rear. Through service to Chicago is expected to start by Oct 1.
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City Council Committee On Safety
Monroe
Times
Badger Bus Lines
Cardinal Lines
H. E. Meier
Madison
B. J. Peterson
Janesville
Emery A. Odell
Chicago
Butter Points Cut to 124 Pound Under OPA Plan
OPA officials announced a reduction in butter red points from 16 to 12 per pound starting September 2, reflecting improved supplies. The new value halves the earlier 24 to 16 point decline and will affect both institutional and home users.
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OPA
County Court Calendar Announces Jury List in Green County
Green County Court announces the jury call for September 10 under Judge Harold J. Lambeley to set cases jurymen will hear. Clerk Jessie Holcomb sent the call for 30 to report. jurors include M. L. Barton Albany Bertha Zuercher Brodhead Alvin C. Schmid Monroe Oscar Paulson York and many others across Albany Monroe New Glarus Jordan Clarno and Monroe counties.
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Green County Court
Harold J. Lambeley
Jessie Holcomb
M. L. Barton
Albany
Bertha Zuercher
Brodhead
Alvin C. Schmid
Monroe
Oscar Paulson
York
A.F. Bolgrien
Casper Rebly
O. R. Jorenby
New Glarus
William Meier
Mr. Pleasant
Leon H. Hartwig
Jordan
Chester Frautschy
Clarno
G. P. Hoesly
Harry Thuran
Nell Stuart
Fonroe
Helen Sullivan
Washingon
Ole Sandley
Cadiz
Theodore Wyss
Jefferson
Sam
Wendler
Ben J. Deininger
Spring Grove
John
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