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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1946
Page
1
Gen Draja Mihailovic and 10 of his 23 co defendants were found guilty of collaborating with the Germans and sentenced to die by firing squad. Other defendants received prison terms as the court accelerated potential appeals. Reports say executions may be private if upheld.
Governor Kelly signed a new law to freeze residential rents in selected Michigan areas at no more than 15 percent above the June 1936 level. In Berlin Major General Frank A. Keating reported a definite promise from General Kotikov that an American warrant officer and his wife, missing since July 1 after entering the Soviet drone, would be released within hours.
Ottawa reports that Soviet espionage operators in Canada sought and obtained top secret political information on United States and British government policies as well as Canadian government plans. The special royal commission investigating Moscow directed spy activities released the finding.
Washington reconversion director John R. Steelman announced a 10 point emergency plan to speed scrap metal to steel mills after a report showed mills held less than two weeks of scrap. The move aims to prevent potential curtailment of urgent steel production.
Washington reports Britain secures a 3 billion dollar loan with Senate approval and President Truman's signature needed for funds to flow. Moscow awaits any potential Russian loan, likely via the Export-Import Bank, with scarce remaining funds.
The Wisconsin delegation divided along party lines with Republicans Smith Byrnes Keefe Henry O Koneki Murray and Stevenson voting against the loan while Progressives Hull and Democrats Biemiller and Wasielewski supported the loan.
London report says the British cabinet endorsed a new import program funded by a 3234 billion loan from the United States. Chancellor Hugh Dalton will address the House of Commons on machinery tools newsprint and gasoline imports aimed at expanding Britain’s daily papers and possibly ending wartime rationing by Christmas.
A Sunday drizzle gave way to a chilly night as Monroe residents pulled blankets. Temperatures fell from a high near 82 to a low around the mid 60s, with northwest winds and rising humidity clearing after sunset.
The Green county fair will showcase five women dominated departments including flowers and plants domestic canned goods women's exhibit embroidery and laces Entries close 5 p m Sat July 27 and must be in Floral hall by Wed July 31 for judging Aug 1 Supervisors include Mrs Eva Galusha Mrs Walter Day for flowers and plants and Mrs Ida Meythaler for canned goods The embroidery class is led by Mrs L S Wagner and Mrs V I Carson with numerous items recognized for awards
A Canberra based report claims a British mission recommends establishing the world’s largest rocket and atom bomb testing range in central Australia. Estimated expenditure cited is 28 to 32 million dollars for a 1000 mile by 200 mile site as Canberra officials could not confirm the Sun’s account. Opposition lines in Turkey prepare to vote next Sunday for a 460 seat national assembly.
The Wisconsin District Attorneys Association backed legislation to bar under 18s from carrying firearms, urge registration and permits, and broaden drunk and disorderly laws. They called for a Madison state crime lab, immobilization of unattended cars, juvenile detention before court, and county home rule expansion while thanking Attorney General John E. Martin for support.
Rudolph P. Regez Green County district attorney attended sessions in Minocqua and said he was heartily in accord with the suggestions.
Among Green County residents at the Farm Folks field day on the East Hill farm of the University of Wisconsin Saturday were Mr and Mrs David Young Spring Grove Mr and Mrs Marvin Brandenburg Brodhead Alex and George Abplanalp Monroe Walter Freitag New Glarus E O Baker Donald Willard and Robert Lageson all of Monroe.
State's Attorney William J. Tuohy and William Heirens counsel John and Malachy Coghlin discounted speculation of imminent Degnan case breakthroughs after a two hour conference. Heirens, 17, faces arraignment on 29 burglary robbery and assault charges unrelated to the Degnan murder.
In Los Angeles at Good Samaritan hospital Howard Hughes remains in critical condition after crashing his experimental photographic plane. A hospital bulletin notes a temperature of 101 degrees and a pulse of 120 to 140 with painful labored breathing but three hours of restful sleep. Dr. Verne Mason expressed optimism about recovery.
Theodore J. Burgy reports that last week fifteen discharged service veterans cleared through the county veterans service office. Six residents from Monroe are named among them: Thomas G. Gibbons Irene E. Hendrickson Eugene A. Potter Edwin R. Rutsch Harold H. Snively and Newell B. Smith. The list includes Otto Widmer Jr Monroe route 4 Donald W. Coplien Harold G. Eichenberger Brodhead Norman W. Marty John W. Zweifel New Glarus Earl F. Jens Browntown route 1 Sherman W. Gundrey South Wayne Edwin P. Rufener Blanchardville route 2 and Gordon L. Watkins Belleville route 1.
Washington agent Joseph Freeman tested before the Senate war investigating committee about wartime contracts tied to an Illinois munitions combine. Freeman said his salary rose from 5841 to 70000 in four years and he asked Representative May for assistance "six or eight times" though he did not know if May visited his office. The committee examines May's potential intercession with the war department for the Erie Basin and Batavia Metal Products firms. The panel postponed action while reviewing the legal basis to compel May to testify and noted May indicated willingness to testify on his own terms.
The ashes of Lady Evelyn Vestay, Monroe born heiress to a large estate, who died in London in 1940, will be received in Superior Nebraska to join her family graves. The urn is aboard the Cunard White Star steamer Port Huron. services will be announced. Vestay rose from a $12 a week stenographer to a vast fortune and estate.
Clifford J. Kleven, 23, Madison, pleads innocent in superior court to a charge of fourth degree manslaughter after a tavern dispute over veterans units led to a street fight. Lloyd V. Myrvang, 21, suffered a fractured skull in a fall to the sidewalk following the clash.
Kwajalein AP reports Bikini blast inflicted severe damage to animals on the secret Burleson ship. Some animals appear healthy one day and die the next. an amazing pig recovered from the lagoon after the blast shows signs of radiation damage and is treated with penicillin.
Monroe milk buyers to pay 16 cents a quart to dairies delivering house to house and some retailers 17 cents as dairy subsidies expire with the OPA, leaving the cheese market virtually blank and prices set by reduced demand and uncertainty.
A six member committee appointed by the governor met at the Wisconsin Capitol to study commercial rent increases and advise on action if federal rent controls lapse. They may prompt a special session to peg rents and curb evictions, with a possible September session to broaden housing and veterans benefits measures.
Mrs Alvin C Rabehl was elected president of the state woman's missionary organization of Evangelical churches at the Lomira Wisconsin convention which ended yesterday She had served six years as first vice president succeeding Miss Irene Haumersen of Racine who held the office six years Several women accompanied her home from Lomira in the evening
Democratic Leader Barkley said Congress is making its final effort to revive the OPA by July 27 with a White House briefing after the Monday conference with President Truman. Capitol observers read the remark as signaling no further effort if Truman vetoes or fails to sign the next bill extending OPA authority.
Butter moves from 80 to 85 cents with a general around 82 to 83. Cheese prices not quotable as few independents participate pending OPA bill action in the house tomorrow after senate passage. Cheesemaking continues at a rapid pace. meat remains scarce though pork and beef expected later in the week as supplies trickle in from large packers.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower and four brothers arrived in Minocqua Wisconsin for a private vacation in Vilas County. Governor Goodland sent a written welcome and assured state services for privacy, rest, recreation and good fishing during the Wisconsin visit.
Butter prices slid 3 cents a pound in New York today marking the first decline since the OPA expiration two weeks ago. The top grade AA 92 score butter was quoted at 72 to 73 cents per pound.
Nine year old Billy Schmid of Monroe Route 1 was learning to swim on his family farm when a bass leaped from the creek bank. The 13 inch fish was trapped after the startling splash and startled the boy and onlookers.
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