Secretary Anderson urges frank talk on national food limits
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson told the Advertising Federation of America that America cannot feed the world and must acknowledge shorter supplies. He warned against bare shelves, urged maximum production, and discussed ending food subsidies while protecting farmers from surpluses. He cited depleted reserves of meat, poultry, sugar, lard and canned goods and urged domestic production to meet demand.
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New York
Anderson
Advertising Federation of America
America
You
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Okinawa Air Raids Range Over Nippon In New Strike
Tokyo radio reports U S carrier task force withdrew south after launching over 1 000 planes but land based raids from Okinawa pressed the homeland. Thunderbolt and Mustang fighters hit air fields east and south of Kyushu staying two hours. Nimitz and Tokyo agree future invasion moves loom as air power regroups in the Ryukyus.
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Japan
Tokyo
Sendai
Gifu
Wakayama
Sakai
Yokkaichi
Associated Press
Tokyo Radio
U. S
Okinawa
Kyushu
Fleet Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Federal Communications Commission
Nimitz
Iwo Jima
Ryukyus
Douglas MacArthur
United States
Kobe
ODT Halts Horse Racing Amid Transport Ban
Washington reports the office of defense mobilization ordered a transportation halt for racehorses and related shows at 5 p.m. today. Racing continuation is deemed virtually impossible except at tracks with existing horses, amid a broader wartime shutdown. Previous actions include Byrnes 1945 stop and Vinson’s May lift after Germany’s defeat.
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Washington
Office of Defensetion
ODT
Pasadena
Anak Ba
James F. Byrnes
Fred M. Vinson
Byrnes
Germany
New Monroe Directory Undergoing Preparation
The Evans directory service of Monroe reports work on a new city directory, delayed from last year, with emphasis on listing service men and their spouses. The directory will include the latest Monroe population figure and is slated for distribution by mid August.
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Evans Directory Service
Monroe
Pvt Pyle recounts near drowning and battle dangers in Channel
The Floyd Pyle family receives letters from Pvt Verle Pyle describing a Christmas Eve crossing from England to France during World War II. He recalls a sinking 500 yards away, a large convoy loss, and reorganizing in Lorient and Saint Nazaire pockets while many friends died or went missing.
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Floyd O. Pyle
Pvt
Verle Pyle
Pyles
England
France
English Channel
Pyle
Southampton
Cherbourg
English
Rennes
Ardennes
Lorient
St. Nazaire
Feed Shortage Threat to Meat Expansion Plans
The July crop prospects report warns of a possible 1945 46 feed shortage due to bad weather and labor/materials Scarce feed grains could limit hog beef and poultry output unless supplies rise The Interior Agriculture Department may delay decisions on incentives for livestock production and the next crop report will be released August 10 A smaller than normal corn crop and a record 1945 wheat crop impact meat supply strategies and prices across the sector
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Anderson
House Food Investigating Committee
Europe
Seventh War Loan Campaign Sets Records in 1940s Drive
The Seventh War Loan raised 26.313 billion dollars, exceeding the quota in most categories. Individual sales reached 8.681 billion with a 99.4 percent completion rate, while corporate sales totaled 17.632 billion. The drive ran May 14 to June 30 with accounting spanning April 9 to July 7.
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Washington
Treasury
Morgenthau
Wisconsin Outlook On 1945 Livestock Feed Grain Output
The Agriculture Department reported last night that production of livestock feed grains in 1945 may be the smallest of the war years. It could be offset partly by food supplies and crop conditions.
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Wisconsin
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Wisconsin Over Top in Seventh War Loan Drive
Wisconsin surpassed its war bond quota with total sales of 523.4 million dollars. Individual sales reached 162.6 million while corporate sales totaled 360.8 million, far exceeding their respective quotas. Walter Kasten praised Wisconsin citizens calling the drive the mightiest of all war loan efforts.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Badger
Walter Kasten
State War Finance Committee
Charter Fees Are Hurried Through Senate Hearings
Opponents of the United Nations charter testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee led by Chairman Connally who voiced confidence amendments would be defeated. Mrs. Agnes Waters and other critics claimed the charter risks empire rule and speed of action, while Connally and Sen Wheeler indicated reservations would fail to win broad support.
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Senate
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Connally
D-Tex
Agnes Waters
Washington, D. C
J. Paul Cotton
Cleveland
World Peace Forum
Ely Culbertson
Wheeler
Dmont
Commercial Bank Elevates Roth to Executive Vice President
Stockholders met and elected a single change in directors and officers. H. C. Roth, longtime cashier, will retain his title and assume executive vice president duties. New officers include C. W. Bennett as president Ralph Wenger as vice president W. C. Bender and Edna Stauffacher as assistant cashiers and assistant trust officer. Roth’s 25 years at the bank follow prior service at First National. The report shows surplus up to 75000 with capital stock 100000 and deposits at 3342406.12, the highest to date, reflecting an 800 percent gain since ten years ago. New loans totaled 195814.90. Directors elected: Arthur P. Benkett C. W. Bennett Bruce M. Blum Emil Escher Edward T. Kundert Robert L. Rote H. C. Roth and Ralph H. Wenger.
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Commercial and Savings Bank
H. C. Roth
C. W. Bennett
Ralph Wenger
W. C. Bender
Edna Stauffacher
Roth
First National Bank
Arthur P. Benkett
Bruce M. Blum
Emil Escher
Edward T. Kundert
Robert L. Rote
Ralph H. Wenger
Advertising Pays Chicago Army Vet Seeks Bride
Pvt Clif ford Poehling a 34 year old combat veteran who spent 11 months in a small prison camp advertises for a wife in Chicago papers. He plans marriage next Saturday to Marie Nassey 23 and notes she is the only applicant to visit him at Gardiner general hospital where he recovers from leg flak wounds.
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Chicago
Clifford Poehling
Rmall
Marie Nassey
Nassey
Mickey
Sharleen
Pvt. Poehling
Gardiner General Hospital
Poehling
Truman Seeks Peace Aim Aboard Augusta On Atlantic Crossing
President Truman travels with a small entourage aboard the Augusta en route to Potsdam for high level talks with Churchill and Stalin. A 2-cruiser task force carries the president as reporters accompany him across calm Atlantic waters. The trip includes a tour of the ship and words of encouragement to a wounded seaman.
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Augusta
Truman
Berlin
Potsdam
Churchill
Stalin
Japan
Atlantic
Ocean
Missouri River
Washington
Newport News
James F. Byrnes
Fleet
William D. Leahy
Harry H. Vaughan
James K. Vardaman
Charles G. Ross
H. Freeman Matthews
State Department
Office of European Affairs
Charles E. Bohlen
Department
Russia
Benjamin V. Cohen
Byrnes
Schultz Closes Bicycle Shop Part of Monroe Business
Roy A. Schultz announces the end of the bicycle and motorcycle portion of his Monroe shop after 25 years of serving families. The cycle business is sold to Norman Poff, while Schultz will continue as a gunsmith.
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Roy A. Schultz
Monroe
Schultz
Norman Poff
Fall fashion shifts to moderate priced dresses amid wartime limits
Dorothy Carew reports that women will see more moderate priced dresses and suits this fall with a wider variety than recent seasons. War production rules may limit colors to black and brown while men face the leanest clothing stocks of the war, with shirt and suit production at multi year lows.
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M. J. Greenebaum
Association of Buying Offices
Weather Forecast Aims for Warmer Temperatures
A cool spell continues in Monroe with 48 degrees today matching yesterday. The weatherman predicts a slight warm up tomorrow as clouds move in and highs may approach 75 after a 70 degree mid afternoon reading. Unseasonable cold slows local crops.
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Mercury
Monroe
Frosty nationwide cold snap eases with warming trend
A nationwide cold spell left many areas about 15 degrees below normal. The U S Weather Bureau reported frost in Wisconsin's swamp region and a national low of 33 degrees at Land O Lakes Wisconsin. Gladwin Michigan reached 38 as a warming trend began and near normal temperatures returned to the Dakotas.
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U. S
Rufi Hearing on Clemency at Madison Prison
Kenneth Rufi serving life for murder of Ned Hartwig was to be heard at the state prison in Waupun with data to be sent to Governor Goodland in Madison. A July 25 hearing before the governor's counsel will decide the commutation appeal after Ruff has served about two and a half years.
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Kenneth Rufi
Ned Hartwig
Waupun
Walter S. Goodland
Madison
Ruff
State Senators Questioned in Thomson Anti-Gambling Probe
The attorney general expects to finish questioning eight state senators today in the John Doe probe into illegal lobbying of the Thomson anti gambling bill. Nine assemblymen will be heard later today with the process continuing through the week to cover all 100 assembly members.
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Madison
Attorney General
John Doe
William Platt
Herman W. Sachtsen
Platz
Detroit milk strike halts 50,000—half million affected nationwide
In Detroit a three day milk walkout by 1000 CIO United Dairy Workers halted deliveries of about 30 percent of the city’s milk. Union leaders urged ending the stoppage as regional war labor boards ordered workers back to work. Other strikes in Detroit hit four war plants and 12 lumber yards with thousands idle across industries.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Motor City
CIO United Dairy Workers
Russell Ballard
Regional War Labor Board
Louis C. Miriani
Detroit Creamery Company
Ebling Creamery Company
CIO
United Automobile
AFL
CIO Oil and Gas
United Fuel Gas Company
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New Jersey
Dozen Green County Men Are Sworn In
Twelve Green County inductees begin army and navy training after sworn in on Monday. Melvin Amidon went to navy service while the other eleven were sent to army camps for initial training. Inductees include Robert H. Leuenberger, Francis A. Amans, Elmer L. West, Raymond J. Myers, Lloyd C. Edwards, Frederick H. Wittwer, Armin R. Best, David L. Campbell, Lawrence G. Davis, James F. Moldenhauer, Nelson C. Miller Jr., and others.
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Green County
Melvin Amidon
Brooklyn
Robert H. Leuenberger
20Th
Francis A. Amans
Elmer L. West
17Th
Raymond J. Myers
16Th
Lloyd C. Edwards
Beloit
David L. Campbell
Stoughton
Lawrence G. Davis
24Th Avenue
James F. Moldenhauer
8Th Street
Nelson C. Miller, Jr
Albany
Chamber Plans Businessmen Day At Green County Fair
Members of the Monroe chamber and the retail bureau outlined a Businessmen’s Day for the Green County Fair opening on August 2. Thethursday program will feature musical groups from various towns and offer prizes including a $25 top award. An identification card system for attending businessmen and targeted canvassing of Green County towns were also planned.
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Chamber of Commerce Retail Bureau
Ludlow
Green County
Monroe
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Takaob
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Commercial Bank
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War Production Board
Office of Price Administration
OPA
The
Rufi
Frederick H. Wittwer
12Th Street
Armin R. Best
Chamber
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