Hitler Decree Of Death To Allied Commandos Revealed
At Nuremberg the international military tribunal hears that Adolf Hitler ordered the slaughter of all allied commandos and paratroops after Oct 18 1942. Ernst Kaltenbrunner testified he personally executed 12 to 15 Americans and witnessed mass killings at Mauthausen. The order, aimed at all enemies in Europe or Africa, demanded no pardon and called for immediate handing over to Himmler's guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuernberg
International Military — Tribunal
Ernst Kaltenbrunner
Gestapo
Joseph Morton
Associated Press
Kaltenbrunner
Mauthausen
Adolf Hitler
International Militarys Tribunal
Fuehrer
Dieppe
Europe
Africa
Heinrich Himmler
Hitler
Bormann
Rawne
Ernest Kaltenbrunner
Security Police
Martin Bormann
Reuters
Germany
Exchange Telegraph
Copenhagen
Neuminister
Youth Dies After Night Lost in Michigan Woods
In Marquette an 11 year old boy Robert Short died of exposure after 24 hours lost in upper Michigan woods while his 16 year old brother Ben Jr. was found exhausted. The siblings wandered after taking a shortcut home and had no matches to start a fire. Searchers located them and Robert died an hour later before a toboggan could transport him to aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette, Mich
Robert Short
Upper Michigan Woods
Ben
Robert
December Snowfall and Weather in 1945
The Times records show snowfall on nine days in December 1945, up from eight days in December 1944. The average temperature fell to 18.30 degrees from 19.97 in 1944, and December 1945 had more sunshine with 15 clear days versus 11 in 1944 despite recent dense fogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Monroe
First National Bank
Commercial and Savings Bank
Savings Rise
John J. Burkhard
Wisconsin Power and Light Company
United*Telephone Company
City Water Department
Wisconsin Hydro-Electric Company
George W. Armstrong
Herman A. Stuessy
Indonesians mass near Semarang amid Java tensions
Bulletins report Indonesian nationalist forces assembling near Semarang in north central Java. observers say the concentration signals possible large scale attack within days. A Communist spokesman in Chungking vows to resist any attack in Inner Mongolia Jehel, calling it civil war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Semarang
Java
Chungking
Inner Mongolian
Jehel
Holiday Accident Deaths Reach 530
A nationwide New Year tally records 530 violent deaths from 6 p m Friday to midnight Tuesday. Traffic fatalities total 248, with 282 other violent deaths from crashes, shootings, fires, drownings, and accidents. Leading states include Pennsylvania Texas New York and Illinois. Chicago area accounts for 31 Illinois deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Pennsylvania
Texas
New York
Illinois
Chicago
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Last of New Ration Books Goes to Few Individuals
The OPA begins issuing a new sugar ration book for returned servicemen new babies and replacements. Local boards no longer distribute sugar stamps all books issued from the Milwaukee district director with forms available at the local office and mailed to Milwaukee. The book is a single sheet 12½ by 5 inches with 10 stamps including sugar stamp 36 valid for five pounds and spare stamps 49 51 53 55 57 12 11 10 9 in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Milwaukee
Caroline Cunningham
Farmhand Begins Serving Year for Kidnapping Infant
Eugene Peterson a 32 year old Woodville farmhand began a one year prison term after pleading guilty to stealing a car that contained a five month old infant asleep inside. He said he was drunk and unaware of his actions when he took Elmer Kiep snik’s car parked in front of a Woodville café while the parents briefly left. The child was unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Wis
Eugene Peterson
Woodville
Wisconsin
Peterson
Elmer Kiepsnik
Rusk
Stark testimony on Pearl Harbor attack warning details
Admiral Harold E. Stark told a Senate inquiry he did not recall a prewar intercepted message about a Pearl Harbor air attack being brought to his attention. He said in December 1941 the navy did not expect a broad Japanese assault and that his November 27 1941 war warning urged guards “in any direction.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harold E. Stark
Tokyo
Pearl Harbor
Stark
Senate House
Army
Navy
Harold R. Stark
Naval Operations
Senate
House
San Francisco
Hawaii
William D. Mitchell
Mitchell
Japan
Naval Chief
Southeast Asia
Navy Department
Southeast
Asia
Pacific
Bad Gates
Hull
Kimmel
Adm
R.E. Ingersoll
No. 1
Barely Arrives in Time For Inquest on Himself
Alfred Huber 31 returns from the Pacific and disrupts an inquest by rushing into Howland funeral home. His father Edward 52 identifies a different body as Alfred, triggering a burial certificate for Alfred. Neighbors say Alfred had hurried to Ottawa Illinois, while the body is later identified as Walter Springman 23 of Alton NL, a discharged soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Huber
Pacific
Howland
Edward Huber
Fred
Alfred
Ottawa
Walter Springman
Alton
Rugged GIs Volunteer for New Tour of Russia
Three U.S. GIs accompanied 9 reporters and 4 Russian guides on an eight day Berlin to Dresden tour. They endured hearty receptions with vodka toasts and lavish meals including caviar and heady cigars. After returning they volunteered for another hazardous duty as tour chauffeurs for the next group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Kasischke
Berlin
Gls
United States
Sorensen
Duane Read
Yantic
Conn
Charles Warm
Burlington
iKy
Dresden
Halle
County Over Top In Victory Loan
Green county surpassed its Victory loan goals with strong E-bond sales of 349 813 50 against 347 000 and total sales of 1 142 831 beating a 779 000 target by over 50 percent. Monroe and Brodhead cities exceeded their E-bond and total goals though 13 townships missed totals Brown town village nearly reached its E-bond goal. 더
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Times Special Service
Green County
Bert Ketter
Ketter
Browntown
Brodhead
Monroe
Jefferson
York
Nativity Scene Lights Hospital Holiday Decorations
Nativity scene at St. Clare hospital, originated by Sister M. Faustine and Sister M. John Bosco, features illuminated miniature Bethlehem with Mary Joseph and Christ child, Judean hills, cattle, and lighted buildings. A large Christmas tree decorates the lobby amid other firs on first floor waiting rooms and corridors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
St. Clare Hospital
M. Faustine
M. John Bosco
Mary
Joseph
Christ
Judea
Deininger Returns To Road Patrol With Armstrong
Wilbur E. Deininger 1020 18th avenue resumes duties with the county Highway Police after a three year leave to serve in the 84th Chemical Mortar Battalion in Africa Sicily and Italy. He will assist Chief George W. Armstrong as the force resumes full strength. Deininger earned a battlefield commission to first lieutenant in Italy before returning to the United States. He previously left active duty November 22. 1 Train wreck kills two Norfolk source notes derailment of Sea board Airline East Coast Silver Meteor 24 miles north of Columbia South Carolina injuring several passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur E. Deininger
18Th Avenue
Deininger
George W. Armstrong
Force
Army
84Th
Africa
Sicily
Italy
States
Armstrong
iTrain
Norfolk
Seaboard
New York
Miami
Columbia
S. C
Strikes Loom as Steel and Electrical Disputes Persist
Washington faces a potential 200000 electrical workers strike while CIO United Electrical Workers push for wage gains at GE and Westinghouse. A three‑man government fact finding panel under President Truman targets the steel wage dispute. Detroit reports limited 1946 car production resumes, GM strike lingering while Ford Chrysler and Hudson regain output and Windsor Canada adds 10000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Steel
Edgar Warren
Westinghouse
General Electric
Cio-United Electrical Workers
Warren
New ‘York
General Motors
Westings House
CIO
Truman
Detroit
Willys-Overland
Windsor
Ontario
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd
Packard
Lord Haw Haw Must Hang Early Tomorrow
William Joyce known as Lord Haw Haw is to be executed at Pentonville Prison tomorrow for high treason after the Home Secretary refused a reprieve and the Lords denied his appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haw Haw
London
William Joyce
Lord Haw Haw
Grim
Pentonville
Joyce
James Chuter Ede
House of Lords
Holiday Finery Is Taken Down In Monroe Newsroom Tone
Festive decorations came down as Monroe reflected on a peaceful New Year 1946. Police reported a quiet night aside from a three car crash at 13th Ave and 13th St. traffic snarls and frozen gas lines caused delays for many who left town. Several churches held New Year services and local taverns welcomed crowds as residents rang in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
St. John’s
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Leroy Loats
Union Presbyterian
13Th Avenue
13Th * Street
Walter J. Kubly
Fred R. Holcomb
John R. Sargent
Gratiot
State Probation And Parole System Saves Wisconsin Costs
The Wisconsin Department of Public Welfare reports the state probation and parole system saved $96,000 in actual costs and generated $170,000 in earnings by parole and probation participants for October. During October 2,166 adults and juveniles were supervised, including 1,197 parolees and 969 probationers. More than 1,700 were employed full time, with others in part time work, school, or military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Department of Public Welfare
Miss Shirley Ann Brunkow Crowned New Year Baby
Shirley Ann Brunkow born January 1 at St Clare hospital weighing 8 pounds 11 ounces is named Miss New Year in Monroe. Dr C E Baumle delivered at 2 45 p m on New Year’s Day. Parents are Mr and Mrs William A Brunkow of Monroe route 5. The family includes three older siblings. Local merchants sponsored the contest with prizes and a reporting rule within 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Shirley Ann
Stolen Property Found in Sheboygan County Case
Sheboygan County officials report stolen property valued at hundreds of dollars found in a Hangham area farmhouse. They pursue a 25 year old AWOL sailor, Sylvester Hoard alias Sylvester Kelly Dudley Kelly, linked to burglaries across eastern Wisconsin in the last year. Hoard left the Navy in November 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheboygan
Shenoygan County
Henry van de Water
Hangham
van de Water
Walter Wagner
Wisconsin
Sheboygan Falls
Manitowoc
Appleton
Kiel
Sylvester Hoard
Sylvester Kelly
Dudley Kelly
Hoard
Navy
Second Fire Destroys Home in Wauwatosa
In Wauwatosa Milwaukee County a residence owned by William Bird burned twice within five hours on New Year Eve. The first blaze at 10 40 p m caused about 200 in damage from an overheated oil stove. the second at 3 10 a m leveled the house and attached garage. Fire officials could not determine the cause of the second blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
William Bird
Wauwatosa
Roy A. Nordness
Nordness
Japanese Commander Accused of Ordering Executions at Omuta
Testimony at a war crimes trial identifies Lt. Kei Yuri as the commander who decreed death for U.S. marine corporal James Paviokos at Omuta prison camp. Interpreters and American officers allege Yuri ordered bayoneting and the execution of Pvt. Near C. Heard. Yuri reportedly forbade prisoner beatings. Witnesses recall prisoners asking for Pav(i)okos transfer and two noting the execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Kei Yuri
Omuta
James Paviokos
Paviokos
U.S
Chicago
Harukichi Ot
C. Heard
Salinas
Calif
Yuri
Heard
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Seth W. Richardson
CIQ United
Packinghouse Workers of America
Lewis J. Clark
Malvern, Ark
Malvern Waterworks
Pacific Bastion
Kiwanis
Clemens E. Lueck
Ripon
Wisconsin-upper Michigan
Kiwanis International
Lueck
Ripon College
Russia
Pfc
Jack Sorensen
Yakima
State Probation and Parole System
Shirley Brunkow
Sheboygan County
France
American Red Cross Relief Workers
Paviakos
Pav- Tokos
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