Halsey Defends Navy Travel as Nobody's Business
Fleet Admiral William Halsey told reporters that American ships may travel wherever they please, stressing it is nobody's business where the U S fleet goes. He denied plans to intrude on foreign coastal waters and urged goodwill cruises in the Americas. He urged the U S to mind its own business and refrain from meddling in South American affairs.
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Washin
William (Bull) Halsey
U. S
Third Fleet
Moscow Radio
United States
Communist
Daily Worker
London
Halsey
Central
South America
Iral
U.S
Memorial Services Set For Cpl H P Keegan In Janesville
Memorial services will be held at St Marys Church Janesville for Cpl Harold P Keegan of the 192nd tank battalion who died at Camp O Donnell in the Philippines on June 5 1942. Keegan born March 15 1922 in Monroe moved with his family to Hanover Wis in 1926 and later graduated from Janesville High School in 1940. He left for Ft Knox in November 1940, served as clerk for the battalion, then went to the Philippines Oct 24 1941 and took part in the Bataan death march. He was listed missing for two years before being declared dead in June 1945. Surviving are his parents two brothers John and LeRoy and a sister Mary Kathryn.
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St. Mary’s Church
Janesville
Harold P. Keegan
192Nd
Camp O'Donnell
Philippines
Ray Keegan
Monroe
Hanover
Wis
St. Mary's
Keegan
Ft. Knox
192Nd Tank Battalion
Bataan
John
LeRoy
Europe
Mary Kathryn
Patrick Conway
Youth Center Names Temporary Officers and Dance Friday
Temporary officers were named at a Youth Center meeting to serve until the senior high youth council is named. Betty Klemm is president with Ada as treasurer and a secretary announced. a dance for prospective members follows Friday at the old Citizens Bank building.
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Citizens Bank
Senior High Youth Council
Betty Klemm
Ada
Treas
State emergency board approves funds for departments
Madison The state emergency board met in the executive office and appropriated 378 952 dollars for operation and salary increases across state departments. New York traders saw pressure ease but markets remained weak with selective recoveries and an overall downward trend.
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Madison
State Emergency Board
New York
Conference Stalls Reparations Fight Amid Big Four Shakeup
In Paris the three day clash over reparations ends as Australia loses a bid to postpone all payments. The big four back Thorp and Alphand against a special reparations commission while Molotov defends war damage payments and welcomes full public discussion ahead of tomorrow’s anticipated big four meeting.
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Paris
Russia
Foreign Ministers Council
Willard Thorp
U. S
United States
France
Britain
V. M. Molotov
Italy
Old Luxembourg Palace
Thorp
Herve Alphand
Foreign Office
Glenville Hall
United Kingdom
Molotov
Great Britain
Soviet Union
Turkey at Paris talks may tackle Dardanelles issue
Foreign ministers of four powers meeting in Paris might address matters beyond peace conference aims. The Dardanelles appears almost sure to be on the agenda. Turkey rejects Soviet joint control demand and receives backing from the United States and United Kingdom.
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Turkey
London
Foreign Office
Paris
Dardanelles
Mediterranean
United States
United Kingdom
Bitter U S Poland clash over Polish election
A sharp exchange between the United States and Poland over Poland’s forthcoming elections highlights tensions tied to Soviet influence. Poland’s embassy charged infringement of sovereignty while Washington acknowledged interference but cited Yalta Potsdam pledges.
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Washington
Poland
United States
Russia
Mediterranean
State Department
Yalta
Potsdam
Great Britain
Patterson
War Department
John D. Small
Greek Crisis Deepens as Ambassadors Plan Departure
The impending exit of Russian ambassador Rodionov and the earlier departure of Yugoslav envoy Isador Cankar mark widening diplomatic strains on the eve of a plebiscite to restore King George I. A Ukrainian charge at Greece and a U S naval visit add to the tense political climate. Rodionov sought government visa to leave with his family amid unexplained official reasons.
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Athens
K. K. Rodionov
Greece
George I
Rodionov
Isador Cankar
Ukraine
United Nations Security Council
U. S
Wisconsin Hydro-Electric visitors tour local plant
R. M. Houger, president, and E. H. Nelson, engineer, of Wisconsin Hydro-Electric Co. arrived from Amery to inspect the local plant and office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Houger
Wisconsin Hydro-Electric Co
E. H. Nelson
Amery
Polio Delays Wisconsin School Openings and Air Show
Polio cases spread to Marinette and Janesville with updates on school openings, visitor bans, and enrollment waits. Manitowoc Racine Kenosha and Winnebago report rising totals as Milwaukee adds cases and a recurrent infection appears in Waukesha. An Amery Labor Day air show is postponed to October 13 due to a mild case.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Marinette
Janesville
Manitowo
Kenosha
St. Catherine's High School
Racine
Wisconsin Department of Education
Kenosha Orthopedic
Winnebago County
Neenah
Milwaukee
Southview Hospital
Waukesha
Amery
Wis
Preliminary Aerial Water Fight Test Hosts Firemen’s School
A trial of the aerial water fight was staged before Monroe’s monthly fire department meeting with Albany visitors. A general committee met for the Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois Firemen’s association school to be held on the square’s south side and at Turner hall in the evening.
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Monroe
Monroe Fire Department
Albany Fire Department
Firemen’s School
Southern
Wisconsin
Northern Illinois Firemen’s Association
Turner Hall
Cool Wave Signals Cooler Weather Tonight
A dry week ahead with a cool night expected after a drizzle left .06 inch moisture. Yesterday’s high reached 81, today’s low around 58, with 66 at 2 p m and forecasted light rain across several days. Farmers report variable crop conditions with corn borers active and harvests advancing for soybeans and fruits.
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Associated Press
Howard Thompson
Caady
Cold air to push Midwest temperatures below normal
The Weather Bureau warned of a mass of cold air lowering readings 10 to 15 degrees below normal across the Chicago area and northern states. Lows tonight near 53 with highs around 66 tomorrow, a cool spell expected through most of the corn belt to aid crop maturation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Midwest
Weather Bureau
Corn
United Nations Debate Over Ukrainian Case Sways Members
At Lake Success the UN Security Council clashed over Ukraine's charges against Greece. Soviet delegate Gromvko rejected U S plan to admit all pending applicants, favoring individual reviews. The council adjourned after Britain and the Netherlands pressed the Ukrainian claim while considering new UN members. Siam asked for temporary postponement.
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Lake Success
N. Y
Andrei A. Gromvko
United States
United Nations
Gromvko
Russia
Great Britain
Netherlands
United Nations Security Council
Greece
U. N
Trygve Lie
Brazil
Mexico
Egypt
Siam
Treat Building Gets Exterior Trim Paint Job
Exterior trimming of the Treat block on the northwest corner of the square is being painted. The work is part of maintenance to refresh the storefront and protect the structure.
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Treat
OPA chief predicts dairy prices will rise without ceilings
Paul A. Porter, head of the price agency, warned 2,000 rally attendees that dairy costs may run out of control as the independent price decontrol board did not restore ceilings on fluid milk and dairy products. He urged reimposing ceilings and subsidies, while Chicago dairy official Owen Richards criticized the move as inviting black marketing and curbing production.
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New York
OPA
Paul A. Porter
Price Agency
Congress
Washington
Roy L. Thompson
Chicago
Owen M. Richards
American Dairy Association
Porter
Ceilings Off Washington as OPA Delays Meat Prices and Ration News
The OPA kept sugar rations at five pounds per stamp for the final four months of the year and into next year. Stamp No 51 becomes valid Sept 1 while No 49 gets a 30 day extension beyond Aug 31 due to sugar shortages. Housewives receive mixed news as price tags adjust ahead of the deadline.
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Washington
OPA
Col. J. F. Mullen Named Adjutant General of State
Col. J. F. Mullen, 51, Madison, longtime National Guard officer and former head of the rehabilitation division in the adjutant general’s department, was named state adjutant general by Governor Goodland. He succeeds Ralph M. Immell who resigned to pursue a Republican gubernatorial bid. Mullen’s take office date awaits completion of arrangements with the state selective service office.
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Madison
John F. Mullen
Wisconsin
Goodland
Mullen
Ralpph M. Immell
National Guard
Milton
Rock County
Co. B. First Infantry
Fort Atkinson
127Th Infantry
State Guard
Adjutant General’s Department
State Selective Service Office
New live stock ceilings set by Agriculture Secretary
The Difference Chicago AP reports new ceilings announced by Secretary of Agriculture Anderson cut $5.25 from hog top price and $9.75 from beef cattle top. Good and choice hogs at Union stockyards brought $21.50 per hundredweight, with ceilings at $16.25 while cattle top was $30.00, new ceiling $20.25. Former ceilings stood at $14.85 for hogs and $18.00 for cattle.
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Chicago
Anderson
Union
Nine annual William Tell in New Glarus opens Sept 1
Name leads prepare for the ninth annual William Tell pageant in New Glarus with two performances on September 1 and 2. German show Sunday and English version Monday, directed by Edwin Barlow at the J. Ivan Elmer farm amphitheater. cast features Paul Grossenbacher, Ernest Wieland, Werner Stauffacher, Gilbert Ott, and others. Tickets are on sale locally.
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New Glarus
Edwin Barlow
J. Ivan Elmer
Switzerland
Paul Grossenbacher
Gessler
Ernest Wieland
Werner Stauffacher
Edward Vollenweider
William Tell
Ernest Thorstein
Walter Fuerst
Oswald Schneider
Arnold von Melchtal
Otto Andereck
New Glarus Schools Set Opening Date
Durward McVey announces New Glarus high and grade schools will open on Sept. 3. Russell Monroe of Wautoma assists with grade supervision and will teach grade eight. Teaching staff includes Doris Crossgrove, Unity. John Goodman, Belleville. Appolonia Zweifel, Lone Rock. Ellen Parrinello, Lone Rock. Elizabeth Gorman, Belleville. Ray Meythaler. Vernon Duerst. Dale Doering. Margaret Shaver. Helen Schlough. Rose Marie Rolph. Alfred Beeck. William Ridgeway. Fred Wild named school custodian.
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New Glarus
Times Special Service
Durward McVey
Russell Monroe
Wautoma
Doris Crossgrove
Unity
John Goodman
Appolonia Zweifel
Ellen Parrinello
Lone Rock
Elizabeth Gorman
Belleville
Ray Meythaler
Vernon Duerst
Dale Doering
Margaret Shaver
Helen Schlough
Madison
Rose Marie Rolph
Monticello
Alfred Beeck
Withee
William Ridgeway
Randolph
Fred Wild
Canada Goose Ban Shuts Mississippi Flyway For 1946
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service announces a 1946 closure of the entire Mississippi valley flyway to Canada goose shooting to protect diminishing populations. Day notes 1945 kills rose sharply in Michigan Minnesota and Wisconsin and stresses a sustainable harvest level.
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Chicago
Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
Mississippi Valley
Albert M. Day
Wildlife Service
7 Day
Day
Mississippi
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Anderson Orders OPA Boosts on Hogs and Cattle
Secretary Anderson directed the OPA to raise ceilings on hogs and cattle to Chicago levels, aiming to spur meat production. Hog ceiling set at 16.24 per cwt, cattle at 20.25 per cwt with stabilizing ranges, lambs estimated with dressed-price hints. Officials note possible agency conflicts over approval.
Service Office to Open Nights for Veteran Benefit
The county veterans service office in the county courthouse will stay open Thursday and Friday nights for three weeks to process terminal leave pay applications. Open 7 to 10 p m on Aug 29-30 Sept 5-6 and Sept 12-13, with forms received to enable ex-GIs in Green County to claim unused leave pay. Applications will also be accepted in Albany Brooklyn New Glarus Monticello and Brodhead to reduce travel for veterans.
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Veterans Service Office
County Court House
Theodore J. Burgy
Green County Service
Albany
Brooklyn
New Glarus
Monticello
Brodhead
Monroe
Burgy
Government plotting 100 percent hardwood floor control
Washington officials discuss reserving for home builders all hardwood flooring beech oak hard maple pecan and birch and millwork like door and window frames. The plan aims to ease the lumber shortage for housing before winter as other materials face high priority cuts for veterans housing.
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Washington
Wilson Wyatt
John D. Small
Wyatt
Small
John Steelman
Steelman
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A. B. Chandler
John Collins
Brooklyn Dodgers
Eddie Collins
Boston Red Sox
William Harridge
American League
Col. J. F. Mullen
Adjutant General of State
Glarus
Canada
Agriculture Department
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