13 Jul 1946
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1946
Page
1
St. Clare Hospital reports unprecedented patient load and urges qualified nurses to apply. Officials stress wide outreach to fill positions as staffing needs rise and community support grows.
Chicago police announce a partial palm print match on the Suzanne Degnan kidnapping note to William Heirens. Investigators say 10 points match his left palm print, with broader similarities to other suspects. grand jury timing is undecided as work continues.
Henry C. Lytton marked his centenary with a party at his St. Joseph summer home. The pioneer merchant, born a century ago, hosted friends to honor the milestone in Michigan.
The army sent its giant flying boxcar toward Europe today with eight paratroopers aboard as American and British troops will be shown new parachute tactics and air cargo techniques. In Mexico City Miguel Aleman led 616,412 to 178,219 over Ezequiel Padilla in Mexico’s presidential race from 45 scattered congressional districts across 148.
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a 2.7 billion dollar measure funding UNRRA relief and rehabilitation with a proviso. It requires that UNRRA money be spent only if correspondents can report on relief efforts without censorship, following pressure from LaGuardia and Secretary of State aides.
Scaffolds were readied in Livorno for a Monday hanging of three German SS officers convicted for atrocities tied to the 1944 slayings of five American and two British soldiers. Capt. Roderick Hall of South Norwalk, Conn., was among the Americans killed at Bolzano in February 1945 after capture with partisans. The others were airmen shot down and captured behind German lines.
With the deadline a week away, 19 girls have already submitted applications for the Green County Dairy Queen contest. The queen will be chosen August 3 at the fair and will advance to compete for Queen of America’s Dairy Land at the state fair in Milwaukee. The winner receives 15 with two attendants at 10 each.
Madison police say 21 year old Madison veteran Myrvang died from a fractured skull after a sidewalk fight sparked by an argument in a tavern restroom. Detectives report another veteran is held without charge after admitting involvement in the brawl.
A Winnebago county grand jury recommended enforcing a long standing city curfew at 9 30 p m indicting eight persons under 21. Of 12 named in 15 true bills returned yesterday eight were between 16 and 21. Four youths under 16 were not charged due to age.
The piece notes the book What Shall We Name the Baby as a perennial popular volume in Ludlow and most libraries. It highlights its practical value in avoiding problematic names, its high demand during war years, and the general idea that a simple, common name aids harmony.
Green county farms show crops improving despite labor tightness and scarce farm machinery. Baling wire is critically short, average bale price around 4.50 with higher market purchases. Labor mainly filled by farm families. grain quality strong, hay decent, wheat light but high quality. Statewide view notes looming baling wire shortage and generally good conditions, with labor spotty and fertilizer use up.
The House voted 180 to 19 to reject Rep. Celler's motion to strike the ratification bill for the 3 billion dollar British loan. Speaker Rayburn urged swift ratification to prevent England and Western Europe from losing faith in American leadership. He warned that failure would invite judgment on the nation.
The U S strategic bombing survey cites a B 29 pilot interrogation as key to Japan’s Aug surrender move after a rumored Aug 12 atomic strike on Tokyo. Officials withheld the pilot’s name and would not confirm the Tokyo bombing report, noting questions about the information’s source.
Senate war investigating committee tells Representative May that he cannot explain or contradict facts linking him to a munitions combine. A harsh letter to the house military committee chair rejects his demand for personal appearance with counsel and cross examination. The panel says May would receive customary treatment for witnesses before his own committee.
Washington reports the War Department may consider induction up to age 35 but has not advised the president to raise the top draft age from 29 to 35. An unnamed official suggested such a recommendation had been made, though officials clarified no formal change exists as September calls loom.
Butter sold for 85 cents a pound in Monroe today as prices edged up at several stores while others stayed at 79 to 81 cents. Ice cream prices rose with some increases in pints and quarts, and hand packed cream at 35 cents a pint and 70 cents a quart. Traders bought cheddar wholesale at 40 cents a pound on the Plymouth market amid speculation on control changes.
Chicago reports cautious wholesale buying as butter prices rise. New York and Philadelphia stores move 78 to 80 cents a pound with strong demand, while smaller dealers at 85 to 90 cents feel the impact. Iowa notes retail sales fall up to 25 percent at higher prices. Chicago chains offer 73 to 74 cents a pound for weekend specials and Los Angeles plans 80 cent butter next week. San Francisco receives Midwest butter at 75 to 77 cents in wholesale. Week receipts rise as shipments held for higher prices resume.
The Monroe board of review adjourned after sessions this week in city hall reviewing the city assessment rolls. Only two firms and no individuals appeared. The board included Mayor Frank A. Buehler and Aldermen George J. Meythaler and T. Roy Evenson, with ex officio members G. S. Soseman and George W. Field.
Paul Ko walkiewicz, 13, died yesterday near Lublin Wisconsin when the tractor he was driving overturned and pinned him beneath it. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Ko walkiewicz.
Washington AP Porter calls inflation a dangerous chain reaction and warns of future shortages as the Senate approves a revived OPA bill amid debate on price and rent controls. House action looms with possible substitution of earlier extension measures. Senate conferees named as talks proceed late night.
Advocates for Australian-Americans press toward a potential showdown with Russia over the UN veto on charter amendments. The 12 nation atomic working committee session featured Evatt clashing with Gromyko while Baruch warned against mere pious intent.
A blaze at Browntown Silica plant about 10 this morning burned the powerhouse roof and completely destroyed two generators and all wiring. Browntown fire department brought it under control in about 30 minutes. Monroe city department stood by. damage total not yet estimated.
The weather bureau forecast a warm spell across the Midwest tomorrow with temperatures in the lower 90s in down state Illinois and near 100 in parts of Iowa. Skies will be sunny with only local scattered thundershowers possible briefly in northwestern Iowa, northwestern Wisconsin, and parts of Minnesota.
Rae Jeanne Jirschele age 15 of Marshfield route 4 died in a hayfield accident when she fell from a tractor and a wheel passed over her. Authorities at St Joseph's hospital said death due to internal injuries.
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