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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1945
Page
4
Monroe displays a high standard of living with strong food purchases. The community exceeds many regions with per capita food spending near $147, above Wisconsin and other states, while local hardware and drug trades show notable turnover.
James Sloan age 69, longtime White House Secret Service agent known as Jimmie, died in Danville after a career guarding presidents. He recalled close rapport with Chief Secret Service and anecdotes of duties including hiking Rock Creek Park and rough wartime days. Sloan did not serve under Harding or Coolidge.
Glenn L. Des Bouillons, 22, Armenia Wisconsin, pleaded guilty in Waupaca circuit court before Judge Herman J. to 12 larceny counts. He received 15 years total in state prison. Six one year car theft terms run concurrent. Three concurrent terms follow for two armed robberies at Switch tavern Port Edwards and Maggie’s tavern Cheosa, plus store robberies. Additional sentences include thefts at Port Edwards Food Store and Maggie’s tavern on December 22 and May 8.
Henry J. Kaiser foresees 1946 offering far more prospects than earlier, driven by private demand and housing needs. Clarence Francis of General Foods predicts a peak competitive era in American food. Aviation expects peacetime boom with 300 mph passenger service and faster routes. Rubber industry projects 66 percent rise in output with 80 million tires. Food supply gains anticipated as military demand shrinks. Utah hay fever returns from service noted by pathologist.
President Truman urged speedier emigration of hundreds of thousands from middle and eastern Europe. He cites a total annual immigration cap of 153,879 with country quotas and rules on months, unspent quotas, and eligibility. He favors admitting orphaned children and relies on the Occupation Zone for verification and transport funding.
The French government said it would recognize Marshal Tito's Yugoslav regime but has not yet extended formal recognition and offered no timeline for action. The information ministry did not disclose when recognition would occur.
Report from Dresden Halle and Halle Saxony describes Soviet occupation policies in East Germany. Officials claim rationing meets needs while refugees flood the region and farmers sell produce on open markets. Despite reparations, industrial output in parts reportedly outpaces western zones.
Mr and Mrs Charles Wescott Beloit celebrate 25th wedding anniversary at home New Year day. Former Albany residents, they have three children Connie Barbara Root and other relatives in Wisconsin. The notice lists numerous local visits and holiday gatherings across Madison Janesville and Beloit.
Mrs Pastira Franco reported a man knocked, entered, grabbed a cage with two canaries and two cakes of soap, then fled. Police Sgt Timoteo Rivarola arrested a man and recovered the birds and soap, who claimed amnesia about the motive.
Tatsuo Tsuchiya, a prison camp guard, was condemned to life at hard labor by a U S war crimes commission for torture and killing of Pfc. Robert Gordon Teas of Streator Illinois. An American officer expressed gratitude for justice as the verdict was announced and the court convened.
Local shop window displays puzzles with a price tag of 25 units. The item list reads Columbian petitions and invites readers to try a want ad.
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