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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1945
Page
1
Local children packed the courthouse area in Monroe last night to greet Santa Claus. Traffic halted before 7 PM as carol singing sparked near riot conditions. Santa admitted expecting 700 children but the turnout overwhelmed supplies and staff.
The Pearl Harbor investigation panel still seeks a chief counsel and staff as members consider resignations after witness questioning. Assistant counsel Gerhard Gesell noted staff plans to quit when the committee reconvenes on December 31. Chief counsel William D. Mitchell and aides had announced withdrawals due to scope concerns.
Monroe prepares for a merrier Christmas despite shortages of sought items. Butter remains available with prudent purchase. widespread rationing may emerge if runs continue. Nylon stockings scarce though a few pairs arrive. shirts and girdles limited. sugar rationing affects bakery supplies and Christmas pastries. Kids face limited skis sleds and radios with war year wear.
Allied authorities plan joint trials for ex Premier Hideki Tojo and members of his wartime government. The occupation authorities disarmed Japan and arrested leaders as criminals. Hirohito and his household face wartime profit taxes, served like ordinary taxpayers.
A Kenosha man identified as Leo De Township farm hand was fatally injured when struck by a car along Burch road, four miles northeast of Kenosha, last night. Authorities investigate the collision and identify the vehicle and exact circumstances.
Moscow reports say the big three foreign ministers cut formalities in a four hour session, achieving substantial progress. In Japan, a war crimes trial adjourned to Monday with defendant Tatsuo Teuchiva expected to testify. In Panama City, a brief violent skirmish erupted around a gathering by former associates.
The 83 year old governor told well wishers he feels well and thanks supporters for messages. A planned surprise party at the executive mansion was discovered by the governor with Mrs. Goodland noting guests may include his brother May or John Goodland of Appeton and his wife. The governor and Mrs. Good planned to be in Madison over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
President Truman presses Congress to authorize three man fact finding boards to study CIO wage disputes and decide on raises while keeping detailed books confidential. The plan asks how boards should report and what penalties apply for disclosing details, raising questions about authority and accountability.
Interior Secretary Ickes urged Hawaii be admitted as the 49th state, saying war records show no need for further federal control. He noted Congress will tour the territories next month to consider statehood, a stance welcomed by Territorial Governor Farrington as a major step since Hawaii’s 1940 plebiscite.
Chicago reports show total price violation collections across seven states at 4 391 347 dollars for the year. OPA regional administrator Rae E Walters announced 8 546 civil suits and 397 criminal actions, with 105 more criminal actions by the ration currency protection unit. Thirty eight defendants received prison conceived fines and 72 placed on probation as local boards reduced to 2 157 with closures of district offices in La Duluth Sioux City North Platte Moline and more.
Holland Michigan police pursue a Gary Indiana lead in the Roy Gordon Beh slaying as Donald Milewski and Rose McCormick report they were abducted by a scratched faced man who robbed them and fled in their car. Beh, 34, of Grosse Pointe Farms was found shot in the head and side after being attacked while riding with a hitchhiker Thursday night.
General George Patton Jr will lie beside U S Third Army soldiers killed in the battle of the bulge. Funeral services set for 3 p m at Christ Church Heidelberg with burial at Hamm American cemetery four miles east of Luxembourg city Monday. A funeral train will transport the body to Luxembourg as flags fly at half mast.
The fortune linked to a Virginian father made the United States general one of the wealthiest men in the army. He inherited money and became a California real estate operator with a large ranch at San Marino and a property named Green Meadows.
General George S Patton Jr to lie in state at Villa Renier Seventh Army HQ from 6 to 10 tonight with 600 man honor guard to attend. Pallbearers include Lt Gen Lee Cannon Truscott and Maj Gen Littlejohn. Flags lowered to half staff as mourning grips the European theater after his death.
Milwaukee section hand 69 year old Robles was killed when a freight train struck the strike area. Police reported the incident occurred today near the Milwaukee rail yard and an investigation is expected to determine cause and responsibility.
Slick highways kept driving hazardous as three additional minor crashes were reported with no injuries. At 9:20 on Highway 11 west a light car skidded on the Dill bridge planking and struck the left railing. owned by R. Dean Swift and driven by Miss Lucille Swift of Dousman. George W. Armstrong investigated and noted damage to the left front fender wheel tire and headlamp. Later at 2:51 p.m. at 6th street and 20th avenue a collision between Jack M. White and Robert N. Rutsch caused only slight damage to both cars. A final minor collision occurred at 10:11 p.m. at 10th street and 18th avenue involving Wilbert Pluss and Mrs. C. R. Norton with slight damage.
A holiday pause halted the month long strike at General Motors as a government fact finding board delays until December 28. Stevie Garrison states GM, CIO UAW demand a 30 percent wage increase while both sides plan renewed bargaining. Walter Reuther says sincere effort will be made. a January work stoppage remains possible.
Santa ran out of presents at the children's party last night. A man stepped up to give quarters to the disappointed youngsters, assuring them Santa could not bring more sacks. He stayed in the cold to preserve the children's faith in St Nick.
A 1945 Times feature extols a carrier boy whose rain and snow deliveries exemplify dedication. It praises his punctuality despite hardships and urges readers to reward his faithfulness with support and appreciation on Monday.
Grafton Wisconsin notes a Swiss charity hospital director in Zurich and his brother cite U S policies that hinder aid to distressed Germans in the American zone. A Milwaukee area manufacturer, prompted by a letter, cancels the annual Christmas party and declares workers cannot celebrate while “barbaric crimes” are occurring.
A fresh mass of Arctic air from Canada sent North Dakota and Minnesota to new winter lows and pushed the Midwest toward a cold weekend. Readings fell to 30 below zero in parts of North Dakota and Minnesota with even colder temps across Alberta and Manitoba.
Mattison of GI Airlines says the new carrier will serve 205 Wisconsin towns and nearby areas from bases in Milwaukee and Chicago. The plan includes improved air mail and air express service with eight pickup aircraft and a proposed “swateh” system, pending airport readiness. Articles of incorporation filed in Madison. civil air board application expected December 27.
The butter industry committee urged immediate federal action to fix low butter production. They warned continued price ceilings hurt creamery competition, risking shortages for consumers and closures for many dairies. The group, representing 85 percent of U S butter, includes the National Cooperative Milk Producers Federation, the National Creamery Association, and the American Butter Institute.
In Roseville, five young children of Army Private Otto Winkleman died early today as a fire swept their modest home. The victims ranged from 4 months to 7 years old and lived with Pvt. Winkleman and his wife in Japan prior to their transfer.
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