Streets and Roads Cleared After Light Snowfall
Snow removal crews face challenges from overnight parking around the Square. Local streets are in good condition and highways cleared as light new snowfall continues across Wisconsin towns. Temperatures range from 1 below to 20 above with varying new snow depths reported in Racine, Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay.
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Zenna A. Gorder
Seakuice
Milwaukee
Racine
Madison
Coldeslee
Land O Lakes
Park Falls
Wausau
Green Bay
la Crosse
Captain Walter Schindler Assigned To Command Topeka
Captain Walter G. Schindler of New Glarus, son of the late Mr and Mrs S A Schindler and brother of Dr John A Schindler, has been assigned to take command of the U S S Topeka on the coast in the near future.
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Walter Schindler
U.S.S. Topeka
Walter G. Schindler
S. A. Schindler
New Glarus
John A. Schindbeen
Mrs Etter and Mrs Carroll Quit Faculty Positions
Mrs Etter the school nurse and Mrs Carroll a former instructor at Monroe public school have resigned from their faculty posts. Vacancies remain unfilled.
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Etter
Carroll
T. Etter
Edythe Carroll
Monroe
Really Merry, Mary Cambridge Probate Judge Names
Probate Judge Joseph W. Mon commands the courthouse audience to identify a marriage applicant as a case unfolds in Cambridge Massachusetts. The fragment hints at a formal proceeding possibly involving a contentious name or ceremony. Local coverage notes the procedural atmosphere without full details.
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Cambridge, Mass
Joseph W. Mon
Tehran brace for fall of Tab riz to tribesmen warned by official
A high government source said the fall of Tabriz, Iran's largest city in Azerbayjan, to rebellious tribesmen was imminent. The bulletin notes a tense stand as authorities monitor developments and prepare for potential upheaval in the northwest region.
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Tehran
Tabriz
Iran
Azerbaijan
Estimates of six million Jews killed in Nazi program
German secret police estimates filed at the Nuremberg trial claim about 4,000,000 Jews died in extermination camps and 2,800,000 by other means. Wilhelm Hochtl, aide to Ernst Kaltenbrunner, asserts Eichmann’s figure is too low while noting Eichmann was the most informed official on Jewish victims.
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Nuernberg
International Military Tribunal
Hitler
Wilhelm Hochtl
Ernst Kaltenbrunner
Sunity
Aga Hovtt
Eichman
Gestapo
Heinrich Himmler
Hoettl
King George VI Celebrates 50th Birthday Quietly at Home
King George VI marked his 50th birthday with a private family luncheon and dinner at Windsor. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother attended as a guest, and royal aides kept plans modest and intimate.
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London
George VI
Mary
Gloom Deepens as CIO Electric Workers Vote Strike
A nationwide strike threat looms involving about 200000 CIO Electric Workers in plants of General Electric Westinghouse and General Motors electric division. The labor picture darkens as the three giants face potential major disruption across the industry.
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Associated Press
CIO
General Electric
Westinghouse
General Motors
Senate panel ends hearings on labor disputes bill
The Senate labor committee decided to end hearings after today and not resume until after the new year. President Truman will not see the bill before Christmas, as chairman Murray said it would be impossible to finish hearings and secure Senate action on the lender bill before the holidays.
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Washington
Senate Labor Committee
Truman
Murray
Unions vote to strike for $2 a day wage increase
Yesterday workers voted almost five to one to stage a walkout to press for a two dollar daily raise across the three largest electrical equipment manufacturers. The UAW CIO and related unions planned a January 14 strike after nationwide ballots showed 86 794 in favor and 18 216 against with full returns pending.
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National Labor Relations Board
Ferocious Lad Is the Jap Hashimoto Sinker in McVay Case
Comdr Iko Hashimoto of the Japanese navy testified at the court martial of Capt Charles B McVay II commander of the USS Indianapolis. Hashimoto described sinking the cruiser and the July night attack while remaining unfl inching and soft spoken. Marine Capt George Cordea escorted Hashimoto away remarking I gotta take this monkey back.
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Arthur Edson Washington
Comdr
Iko Hashimoto
Indianapolis
Hashimoto
Charles B. McVay
McVay
U.S
George Cordea
Akron
Guadalcanal
Cordea
Atom Bomb Test Carded in Spring
The atomic bomb test is planned for spring in a distant Pacific ocean area. Officials note five months may be needed to select target ships assemble instruments and organize logistics for this joint army navy experiment away from coastlines and fishing routes.
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Washington
Pacific
White House
Truman
Army
Navy
Iself
Slight Clue Leads To Quick Arrest of Hit and Run Trucker
A truck driver from Monroe admitted hitting a vehicle parked on 12th and fled, but Brodhead police quickly recovered the cattle truck and driver. The suspect confessed to causing the damage and awaited payment.
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Monroe
Duane J
Sanoenereas
Hthis
Brodhead
Ans Voltae Bs
Ieee
First five Japanese to be prosecuted in Japan for prison atrocities
U S Eighth Army filed specifications charging the first five Japanese nationals to be prosecuted in Japan over prison atrocities. The case marks a notable Allied legal action regarding wartime abuses.
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U. S. Eighth Army
Japan
British House approves Bretton Woods loan pact
The British House of Commons ratified the Bretton Woods monetary pact for a $4.4 billion loan with no dissent on the third reading. The bill, rushed through second reading amid clashes between Labour and Conservative leaders, moves to the Lords as Bevin and Churchill spar over terms while aiming for royal assent before Christmas.
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London
House of Commons
United States
Britain
House of Lords
Commons
Winston Churchill
France Moves to Ratify Bretton Woods Plan
The French cabinet decided to seek immediate ratification of the Bretton Woods plan by the constituent assembly.
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France
Paris
Bretton Woods
Constituent Assembly
Wisconsin High Faces Monroe Five In Key Tonight
Wisconsin High meets Monroe in a pivotal game with Monroe relying on Russ Kundert at center and guards Wainwright Messefor ce etane David. Coach Clyde Knapp lists Wallmo and Steinhauer as starters for Wisconsin High in the contest.
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Wisconsin High
Monroe Five
Oe Ave
Russ Kundert
Monroe
Wainwright
Messeforce
Etane David
Clyde Knapp
Will Stert Wallmo
Aeat Steinhauer
Madison H McEldowney Dies Sudden Heart Attack
Madison H McEldowney, longtime underwriter and vice president at a regional insurance firm, died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday. Authorities gave no further details pending family notification.
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Madison
Barkley Considers Resigning From Pearl Harbor Probe
Senate Majority Leader Barkley said he may quit the Pearl Harbor inquiry if his obligations to the Senate outweigh duties to the committee. The entire committee counsel and staff requested relief, calling the probe sprawling and lengthy as testimony continues this month.
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Washington
Barkley
D-Ky
Pearl Harbor
Senate
William D. Mitchell
Mitchell
Representative Gearhart
Rcalif
Hawaii
Gearhart
Californian
Navy
Berlin
Anaie Zones
Japan
Tokyo
Army
Army Board
Knox
State Department
Kramer
Fire Claims Life in Fond du Lac Mill Blaze
The body of 67 year old Fred Walters was recovered after a blaze at Moore and Gallaway company. Fire destroyed a sauna frame building and investigators believe a blower system spark started the fire.
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Fond du Lac
Fred Walters
Moore and Gallaway Company
Sauna
Belsen Criminals Hanged at Hamelin in Germany
Marshal Montgomery announced the execution of 11 Belsen gang members and camp officials at Hamelin. Josef Kramer Irma Grese and others were hanged by British hangman Pierrepoint after a military court verdict for atrocities at Belsen and Auschwitz. Witnesses included German civilians and former inmates.
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Hamburg
Marshal Montgomery
Josef Kramer
Beast of
Belsen
Irma Grese
Hamelin
Pierrepont
Luenebura
Weser
Royal Engineers
Ox«wiecim
Elizabeth Volkenrath
S. S
Juans Borman
Ansgar Pichen
Franzie
and Wilhelm Dorr
Earth Removal Moves From City Lot to Park Area
Work began yesterday to remove about 700 yards of earth from the city lot north of Monroe Sales on 16th avenue. Zenno A. Gorder, director of public works, said there is more than enough earth to cover the old city dump and supply material for park area work.
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Monroe Sales Company
16Th Avenue
Zenno A. Gorder
Public Works
Fire Loss and Cash Thrown Windowed Rescue
Edward B. Hillis reported he tossed $20 000 from a burning home through a window to salvage it. Fire swept the residence causing an estimated loss of $200 in valuables as firefighters battled the blaze and recovered the scene.
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Glen Palll
Edward B. Hillis
Hillis
Last Few Miles of Trip Home Really the Hardest
The piece notes a personal journey with Herbert L. Gran- Howe and his mother living at 1315. It highlights the emotional difficulty of finishing a long trip and returning home.
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Howe
Monroe Cheese Rush Sets Holiday Pace Nationwide
Monroe’s cheese packing boom drives a national Christmas rush with orders in the thousands and new depot operations. Post office reports record Christmas mailing as merchants extend evening hours and brace for a brisk finish before Christmas Eve closures.
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Santa Claus
North Pole
Monroe
Santa
America
Ing
Patton Out of Danger After Serious Wounds
Heidelberg bulletin reports General Patton out of danger from his injuries but not yet able to command. Col. R. Glen Spurling, chief specialist attending Gen. Patton, said the recovery would require at least three or four weeks and noted the severity of the wound and ongoing medical care.
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Heidelberg
R. Glen Spurling
E S. Patton, Jr
Patton
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