Monroe Lights Return With Large Holiday Display
The Monroe storefront lights illuminate again after wartime darkness. A 25-foot tree will sparkle with 200 bulbs, 220 bulbs light a main building, and nearly 10,000 feet of wire powers the display from 4 30 p m to 10 p m daily. The scene includes 800 feet of evergreen roping, 100 evergreen wreaths, and windows filled with gifts as merchants prepare for a peaceful Christmas. Louis E. Buri supervised the design with committee members Harry J. Bellahan Louis H. Kohli and H L Jacobs guiding the decoration effort.
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Louis E. Buri
Retail Bureau
Harry J. Bellahan
Louis H. Kohli
H. L. Jacobs
Code Breaking Inquiry Probes Japanese Signals
Washington investigators press a detailed inquiry into operation Magic the wartime code breaking project examining who decoded Japanese military and diplomatic messages before the Pacific attack. The Senate House committee ordered release of worksheets used to interpret Japanese signals and related communications.
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Washington
Pearl Harbor
Pacific Bastion
War Department
Senate House Committee
Ferguson Cuclave Ghee
Kidnapping scare ends as baby carriage found
A baby carriage was found unattended on a local street and reported to police. Minutes later Clifford Ault reported he had lost a baby carriage, but Patrolman Kleckner located the carriage and returned it to the grateful owner.
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Ischaes
Aes Seeemes Wiles
Clifford Ault
Kleckner
Local Chamber Nominates 13 for Six Directorships
The Walter L Day chamber group nominates 13 candidates for six directorships including Sidesbee 10 S Martin Clarence M Wainwright Laverne C Gallitz and J Jacob Tschudy from the ee ee Chamber Commerceeasy inquiry notes.
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Walter L. Day
Ee Ee Chamber Commerce
Ahd Sidesbee
S. Martin
Clarence M. Wainwright
Laverne C. Gallitz
J. Jacob Tschudy
Local official denies malfeasance and gambling charges
Upaca County officials stated last night that Leon % commissioner has filed a formal denial to charges of malfeasance and gambling. The report notes the rejection of allegations as the investigation proceeds.
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Upaca County
Leon
Hungary Faces Bread Shortage As Premier Calls Exits
Premier Zoltan Tildy told parliament Hungary has bread supplies only until mid January and similar rationing applies. He ordered all nonessential personnel in Budapest to leave as the food outlook improves.
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Hungary
Budapest
Zoltan Tildy
Army Beats Navy 32-13 With Cadet TDs
In Philadelphia the Army football team defeated Navy 32 to 13 as Felix Blanchard and Glenn Davis each scored twice. The Cadets extend their winning streak to eighteen games. In Stockholm about 600 German internees were hospitalized after violence as Sweden began extraditing 2700 former soldiers to the Soviet Union.
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Philadelphia
Army
Navy
Felix Blanchard
Glenn Davis
Stockholm
Wedemeyer Calls Marshall Appoint ment Fortunate
Shanghai Lt. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer, commander of U S forces in China, said at a news conference that appointing Gen George C. Marshall as envoy is most fortunate and that Marshall is well suited for the mission.
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Shanghai
Albert C. Wedemeyer
U.S
China
George
Marshall
Retain Employes As Ludlow Hotel Leased to Goethals
The Ludlow Hotel is leased to Goethals with Mr. Grant retaining bar direction and about half his time there. George Divan and Mrs Goethals with George Deininger will staff the desk. Chefs are Dick Wong and Emma Babler. Dining room expands with Verline Loeffel Lillian Buri and Elsie Blum. Albert Ross remains custodian. Wilma Blumer oversees upstairs. Goethals plans more dining room use and Sunday holiday openings soon.
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Grant
Goethals
George Divan
George Deininger
Dick Wong
Armed Forces
Emma Babler
Verline Loeffel
Lillian Buri
Elsie Blum
Albert
Income Tax Notices Mailed to 90 000 Milwaukee
Milwaukee collector Frank J. Kuhl announced that 90 000 individuals will receive notices this week about 1945 tax payments. The notices state the final payment date is January 15 for the fourth quarter installment, not December 15. The collector expects to collect about 18.9 million dollars.
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Milwaukee
Frank J. Kuhl
Internal Revenue
Kuhl
Demand Honor for Lindy Mitchell and Lindbergh
Washington Senator Wiley urged the House military committee to release his posthumous honor resolution for Brigadier General Billy Mitchell and Charles A Lindbergh. Wiley argued the House inquiry blocks deserved recognition despite administration concerns, and Mason echoed readiness to introduce legislation if needed. Lindbergh left the air corps in 1941 amid policy clashes with Roosevelt.
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Washington
Wiley
Wis
House Military Committee
Billy Mitchell
Charles A. Lindbergh
Illinoison
Senate
House Committee
Congressional Record
House
MacArthur
Sisartin
Lindbergh
Roosevelt
Schmiedlin Named New Manager at Union Bus Depot
Ted Schmiedlin of Monticello has become the new depot manager for the Union Bus Company in City, succeeding Karl Gee who had held the post since October. Schmiedlin, new to the bus company, previously worked on a farm and will lead depot operations with his wife also residing in Monticello. Gee’s plans remain unannounced.
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Ted Schmiedlin
Union Bus Depot
City
Monticello
Union Bus
Karl Gee
Schmiedlin
Washington
Bowles
OPA
Chester Bowles
John W. Snyder
Snyder
John D. Small
Civilian Production Administration
Seon Bowles
War Production Board
Janesville Doctor Hartman Dies at 63
Dr. Everett C. Hartman, 63, longtime Janesville physician and Green County native, died after several weeks of illness. He had practiced at the Pember-Nuzum clinic since 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Everett C. Hartman
Green County
Pember-Nuzumb Clinic
Sugar Grain and Tobacco Seen as 1946 Outlook
Secretary Anderson proposes 1946 goals to lift total agricultural output near wartime peaks while shifting production from livestock to sugar, grains and tobacco. Projections call for 2 percent fewer m industry livestock items and increases in sugar cane, corn, barley, grain sorghums and rye, with reduced soybeans and peanuts.
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Washington
Anderson
South Pacific
Night School for Young and Adult Farmers
Night school begins next week with sessions for young farmers on Mondays and adult farmers on Tuesdays from 8 to 10 p m Each class meets in the high school agriculture room The program topic is Feeding Livestock for More Efficient Production
Hess Clears Up His Own Insane Plea
The International Military Tribunal ruled Hess must continue to stand trial with 19 other Nazi leaders. Lord Justice Lawrence announced no further mental exams were needed and Hess is capable of trial. Defence cross examined Maj. Gen. Erwin Lahousen, who testified mass murder blame lay with Hitler and the high command.
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Nuernberg
International Military Tribunal
Rudolf Hess
Geoffrey Lawrence
Hitler
Hess
Ial
Erwin Lahousen
High Command
Wilhelm Keitel
Franz von Papen
Lahousen
Canaris
Adm
Wilhelm Canaris
Thefuehrer
von Papen
December Weather Improves Slightly From November
The morning forecast notes a higher overcast but no wet mist, with a promise of clearing. November rainfall totaled 1.58 inches while average temperature stayed near 35.8 degrees, about five points lower than November 1944.
Chinese Announces Soviet Withdrawal Through Jan 3
The Chinese government said Soviet forces will withdraw by January 3. The statement updates readers on military timelines amid ongoing negotiations and regional tensions.
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Chungking
Aioe Bi
Labor-Management Parley Falls Far Short of Arms
National labor management talks ended with gains below goals. Delegates warned internal splits weaken leverage while management touted organized efficiency. Lewis blamed divisions for limited successes and possible AFL dissension as sessions closed.
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Washington
National Labor-Management Conference
Labor
AFL
CIO
Lewis
UAW urged to back GM parts work for rival firms
Detroit AP reports General Motors proposed reopening part of its strike bound plants to produce parts and accessories for rival manufacturers. GM would operate its part and accessory divisions exclusively on outside work while the strike continues. UAW reaction awaited as talks with federal mediators planned.
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C. E. Wilson
General Motors
Harry W. Anderson
Auto Corporation
Washington
CIO Auto
Detroit
Associated Press
G-M
CIO Auto Workers
Wilson
R. J. Thomas
CIO
United Auto Workers
UAW
Walter Reuther
Packard Motor Car Company
U. S
AFL
Midwest
Ford Motor Company
Final Wartime Fat Stock Show Opens
The final wartime Chicago market fat stock show opens with judges weeding out lesser animals from a record total of 1 640 steers entered by 983 farm boys and girls from 10 states. Most judging of junior and open classes is set for Monday and Tuesday with auctions to follow Wednesday and Thursday.
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Chicago
General Aversa Dostler Shot For War Crimes
General Anton Dostler, a German commander, was executed by firing squad today for ordering the killing of 15 American POWs captured in Italy in March 1944. He was the first German general executed for war crimes in western Europe after a U S court martial convicted him in October despite his claim he acted under orders.
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Aversa
Anton Dostler
Italy
Dostler
Western
Europe
U. S
Raids Arrest 76 Ruhr Industrialists in Moonlit Night
Seventy six steel magnates linked to Ruhr industries were arrested at their homes in a sweep by British security forces aided by scouts. The operation began at 11 p.m. and left only eight of 84 targeted figures at large. Internment and war crime charges were discussed as possible outcomes.
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Iserlohn
Germany
Ruhr
Fritz Baum
Essen
Walter Eichorst
Thyssen
Karl Lipp
Hoesch Steel Combine
Dortmund
Dueweldorf
Swiss Limburgers elect leaders at Wisconsin producers luncheon
The Wisconsin Swiss and Cheese Producers Association luncheon in Turner drew over 400 attendees. Directors were elected for two year terms: Albert H. Stoldt Monroe Green County John H. Burke Darlington Lafayette County Harvey E. Thew Dane County Madison William Lauper Hollandale Iowa County was elected to fill the vacancy from the death of Oscar R. Olson Blanchardville. Lauper was the only director not reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Swiss and Cheese Producers Association
Turner
Green County
Albert H. Stoldt
Monroe
Lafayette
John H. Burke
Darlington
Dane County
Harvey E. Thew
Madison
Iowa County
William Lauper
Hollandale
Lauper
Oscar R. Olson
Blanchardville
Motor Car Wrecks In Monroe Continue To Show Advance
Monroe reports a rise in motor car wrecks over war-year figures with 16 accidents in the past month including two injuries and seven over $50 damage. The 1945 total hits 135, the highest since 1941, while five fire calls occurred, all general alarms, with only slight damage.
Test Anti-Gambling Law Faces Wisconsin Supreme Court
Madison reports the Thomson anti gambling law is unconstitutional and a legislative usurpation against tavernkeepers. Art Stafford of Chippewa Falls filed a brief asserting the measure violates federal and state constitutions by depriving tavernkeepers of licenses without due process. The law targets slot machines and reaches the supreme court Monday for a constitutional test.
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Madison
Art Stafford
Chippewa Falls
State Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Supreme Court
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