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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1945
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Japan faces tighter rations with a 10 percent cut expected until fall harvest. Mulberry leaf diets and potato vines are promoted to ease shortages as Allied air and sea strikes disrupt oil supplies and sink ships. Evacuation orders issued for non essential civilians around Singapore.
The government advances toward seizing Goodyear Tire & Rubber in Akron as 16,700 CIO workers strike 17 days. The War Labor Board referred the dispute to William H. Davis after all efforts to end the stoppage failed. Continuous plant idling leaves Akron producing no tires.
Independence Day in Monroe will be a near shut down with offices banks and retailers closed. The post office operates with limited mail and special deliveries only. Parks and recreation sites are expected to draw crowds for picnics swimming and golf events while a Home Talent league baseball game and a Fourth of July picnic highlight the day.
In Berlin the veteran Second armored division advances into the Russian held center while American Pvt Harvey Natchees from Utah leads the way entering the Kaiser's capital. Women weep with joy and Natchees recalls eight miles of burned streets and wreckage as he surveys the shattered city.
The 45th Infantry Division received orders for redeployment to the United States from supreme Allied headquarters. In Reims the giant communications zone center began its second month of operations with 134000 people processed.
Washington circles see a chance for a unanimous Senate ratification of the United Nations charter as hearings begin next Monday with Edward R. Stettinius Jr. first witness. House stalemate over FEPC funding stalls 16 war agency appropriations and prompts questions on committee leadership and multiple chairmanships.
Representative Coffee from Washington cites a state department assertion of unaltered friendship with the Soviet Union, saying many feel relieved by the stance. The exchange followed questions from an unofficial House committee, as officials stress continuity in U S policy since President Roosevelt's death.
J Van Holst Pellekaan, Netherlands government trade commissioner in Australia, said rubber can be exported from Balikpapan within a week after complete liberation if shipping space is available. He added most of Borneo's rubber trees would be found intact.
James J. Strebig details the vast WW2 seaplane operation for Okinawa. Seaplane tenders anchored near Kerama islands hosted PBMs to cover the invasion approach, forming a floating base to patrol the Ryukyus and Kyushu coasts while land-based air support built up.
Governors at Mackinac Island urged helping small business reconvert and boosting farmers, with calls for a loan body and patent licenses. They supported national security measures and a world charter, favoring prompt Senate approval.
Secretary Stimson announced that the army has relinquished control of the Hummer manufacturing division of Montgomery Ward at Springfield Illinois.
Green County surpassed its war loan quota in the Mighty Seventh drive, totaling 1,670,588.75 dollars with 620,106.25 dollars in E bonds sold. County Chairman Bert Ketter reported ongoing activity through the week and noted several divisions, including Monroe, were under quota but may rise in final tallies.
Postmaster John J. Burkhard reports a strong rise in postal savings and receipts. Savings show a $267,000 gain over last year’s six months with $1,528,000 on deposit, while receipts exceed last year by $5,980 and total $32,617 to date.
The Comptroller of the Currency orders a statement of the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Saturday June 30. Wisconsin State Banking Commission also requires statements from state banks by the same date.
In a letter from Pfc Otto Blaser to his mother Mrs Anton Niederberger, four soldiers died when a cave collapse triggered by a grenade blast released hidden explosives. A fifth man was wounded as engineers with steam shovels and bulldozers cleared the rock. Blaser cites wartime secrecy and recalls earlier near-encounters during December counterattacks and the arrival of replacements.
Monroe Wisconsin and most of the state will see bright sunny weather for the Fourth with a slim chance of showers in the far north. Temperatures rose to 74 by 1 pm and may reach 80 this afternoon with mild heat expected tomorrow.
The Monroe School District held its annual budget hearing and election of officers at the high school with near record speed. Robert E. Hardell was elected president to fill the unexpired term, C. J. Schwingel treasurer, G. E. Zuercher secretary, Mrs. Peter S. Solomon and Mrs. George F. Mauerman directors, and Herbert T. Johnson directed to fill a term. President Hardell praised Secretary Zuercher for her work.
Walter Thoma of Monroe route 5 drove a 1927 Chevrolet with a bent bumper and cracked windshield. G A Masters of Lena NL drove a Plymouth with a bent fender and missing hub cap. The crash at llth street and rsa avenue occurred at 4 33 p m. Nick Burgesser, a passenger with Thoma, suffered minor cuts. Masters traveled north on 13th avenue while Thoma traveled west on 11th street.
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