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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1946

Page

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Risk Split With Reds on Germany

Washington reports a split among Allied powers over Germany policy. The Unit or "economicysis" in Germany will advance this week under Gen. Jz with occupying powers Britain and Canada pressing immediate finance. Russia declined at the Paris meeting to back economic measures guarantees of disarming Germany for 25 years or a peace treaty for Austria.

Washington Germany J Z Britain Russia Paris

Ferdinand A Miller 83 Green County Farmer

Ferdinand A Miller 83 longtime Green County farmer dies after hospitalization from occlusion. He was born in Doelitz Germany Aug 26 1862 and came to America at 19 settling near Monticello. Survived by two daughters Mrs Charles Sharpe Janesville and Mrs Sam Cecil Cadiz two sons Roy Juda and Ernest Sterling Tl one brother Charles F Miller Monroe and one sister Mrs Ernestina Malkow Albany. Funeral Thursday at Mt Vernon cemetery with Rev Peter Retzlaff officiating.

Pital Miller Peter Retzlaff Mt. Lest Mt. Vernon Doelitz Germany Carl Frederick Louisa Streich Miller America Monticello Louisa Hartwick Juda Cadiz Charles Sharpe Janesville Sam Cecil Roy Ernest Sterling Charles F. Miller Monroe Ernestina Malkow Albany William Frank August Fred Minnie Pehl Juda Evangelical Church

Martial law proclaimed in Ahwaz Iran affects Anglos in oil works

London-Tass bulletins report martial law in Ahwaz Iran where Anglo-Transa Oil Co workers are involved. Washington House headed toward passage for a bill to freeze social security benefits.

London Tass Ahwaz Iran Anglo-Transa Oil Co Washington — House

Death Sentence to 43 for Massacre in Ardennes Battle

An American military court sentenced 43 German SS troops to death for the massacre of 900 American soldiers and Belgian civilians during the Ardennes counteroffensive around Christmas 1944. Col Joachim Peiper and Col Gen Josef Dietrich were among those convicted. remaining officers faced life terms or shorter sentences.

Dachau Germany Ardennes Bulge Joachim Peiper Josef Sepp) Dietrich Adolf Hitler Munich

Hog Prices Skyrocket to Twenty Dollars a Hundred

Chicago hog markets surged as early sales reached $20 per 100 pounds, up $1 from the day prior. Prices climbed from $16.25 ten days earlier, with wartime OPA controls having capped ceiling at $14.85. The 1919 peak stood at $23.60, while the 1932 low was $1.65.

Chicago OPA

Notable Vacation Angler Roams Local Streams

A former Martintown resident spends summers visiting primitive ponds and streams, drawing interest from Monticello Woolen Mills area passersby. He camps along the edge of the stream with a hunter's bow and arrows to shoot carp, retrieves his arrows with a small portable canoe.

Martintown Monticello

Identify Heirens Seen Near Degnan Home Area

State's Attorney Tuohy said George Subrowski identified William Heirens as the man carrying a paper bag near the Degnan home shortly after Suzyanne Degnan was kidnapped. The 17-year-old University of Chicago student was granted a 30-day continuance on 29 robbery burglary and assault charges.

Chicago William J. Tuohy George Subrowski William Heirens Degnan Suyanne Degnan Tuohy Heirens University of Chicago Richard B. Austin Frank van Aelst Frank Sain Chicago Tribune Degnen Frances Brown Josephine Ross

Circus Tragedy Claims Seven Year Old Girl

Seven year old Judith Levenhagen died at a local hospital from a skull fracture after being struck by an ice truck while returning home from a circus. The accident occurred last night in Mantowoc and investigations are ongoing.

Mantowoc Judith Levenhagen

Motorcycle and Truck Collision Near Monroe

A motorcycle ridden by Otto Gobels of Orangeville route 2 collided with a truck driven by John Nyman of Monroe at the intersection of county trunks K and S two miles southeast of Monroe yesterday afternoon. Property damage was considerable and no injuries were reported.

Otto Gobels Orangeville John Nyman Monroe

MacArthur Praised For Relief Efforts In Japan

A resolution commends General MacArthur for releasing United States foodstuffs to alleviate an unparalleled famine in Japan. It lauds his humanitarian spirit and calls it a beacon for fellow feeling.

MacArthur United States Japan

Wisconsin Green County Hunters Back Open Season on All Deer

Green county hunters voted 30 to 13 in favor of an open season on all deer at a public meeting in the county courthouse. The action follows Ernest Swift urging a four day season and precedes a July 23 report to the Wisconsin conservation commission. John Schwalbe presided as county game warden.

Green County County Court House Wisconsin Wisconsin Conservation Commission Ernest Swift State Conservation Congress Executive Council The Congress Swift John Schwalbe

Resort Weather To Stay Awhile

Wisconsin braces for a heat wave break as weekend warmth lingers with upper 70s to low 80s. Thompson forecasts calm nights with lows 60 to 65 and a slight rise in temperatures tomorrow. Some areas near Lake Michigan cooler, while northern regions may see scattered showers later tonight and tomorrow.

Wisconsin U. S Howard J.thompson Alaska Lake Michigan Thompson Blair Milwaukee Land O' Lakes Wausau Dalton

Mrs. Jennie Bowden 89 Dies in Brodhead

Mrs. Jennie Bowden aged 89 dies at her Brodhead home at 2 45 am after long illness. Born June 19 1857 in Castle Rock Minnesota she married Becca A 3 6 and at times lived in Nebraska and Dakota before returning to Brodhead in 1894. Survived by one daughter Beulah and five sons William Clarkston Miles Ray Ralph Everett fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren and a church member. Funeral planned for 2 pm Thursday at Everson funeral home with ministers from Congregational and Advent Christian churches officiating.

Brodhead Jennie Bowden Jennie Sheldon William and Arela Stone Sheldon Castle Rock Minn Becca” A Nebraska Dakota Beulah William Clarkston Wash Miles Dixon Ray Wisconsin Dells Ralph Berkeley Calif Everett Baltimore Everson Funeral Home J. C. Robertson Advent Christian Brodhead Cemetery

Wartime Food Rations Spark Health Scars in Japan

At a war crimes court Lieutenant Colonel Inouye, former head of the army hygiene section, testified that wartime rations in Japan caused beriberi cases to rise 300 percent and malnutrition to increase 200 percent among soldiers and civilians in Yokohama.

Japan Yokohama Inouye

Cafe Meal Prices Set to Rise Amid Subsidy Cuts

The Times reports cafe proprietors in Monroe foresee higher meal costs as subsidies end and milk and grain prices climb. Staples like coffee and pie may rise or shrink portions, cereals and desserts face price gaps, and a possible added charge for beverages could emerge. Nationwide, CIO United Auto Workers push for a broad consumer strike as an OPA bill is discussed.

Monroe CIO United Auto Workers OPA Washington

Pearl Harbor Report Clears Roosevelt and Hull of Direct Blame

Eight of ten Pearl Harbor committee members signed a report absolving President Roosevelt and Cordell Hull of direct responsibility for the 1941 attack. The 112000 word majority report, due for formal release, faults Washington military officials and Pearl Harbor commanders and lists 25 administrative recommendations. Keefe and Gearhart signed though Republicans Brewster and Ferguson did not.

Washington Roosevelt Cordell Hull Brewster Maine Ferguson Michigan House Joint Congressional Committee Keefe Wisconsin Gearhart California Pearl Harbor Walter He Husband E. Kimmel Army Navy

Munitions Maker Gellman Claims Garssons Misled Him

Allen B. Gellman told the Senate War Investigating Committee that he trusted wartime associate Henry Garsson as a "super salesman" because "the proof of the pudding was in the eating of it."

Washington Allen B. Gellman Senate War Investiating Committee Henry Garsson

Frost Sees Even Field in Green County Harness Racing

Arlie Frost, veteran speed boss, predicts no standout horse in the Green County fair harness program Aug 14 16. He notes hotly contested races with few straight heats and possible whipping finishes. Officials named include Ralph Davis starter J L Finch judge and Fred Roth Ray A Young associate judges with George Mauerman head timer.

Arlie Frost Speed Green County Fair Wisconsin Arlie Times Ralph Davis Crandon J. L. Finch Stevens Point Fred Roth Ray A. Young Monroe George Mauerman Ray Ludwick Fort Atkinson Alf Spencer Maywood Park Sonny M

Monroe Share of Income Tax Level

The city of Monroe expects a larger share of state income taxes this year than last year though exact figures await final settlement after March 15 and June 30. Year to date apportionments total 37 728 66 from January to June. Beloit faces a 151 110 deficiency due to industry decline while Beloit’s unrest contrasts with Green County dairy farming stability.

Monroe Wisconsin Tax Commission Tax Commission Beloit Green County

OPA Bill Faces Conference as Price Controls Fight Moves On

Washington reports the House voted 211 to 64 to send the Senate OPA bill to a House-Senate conference for a new price control plan. The move preserves hope for Truman but voting leaders warn the final form remains uncertain as pay and staffing crises threaten OPA.

Washington House House-Senate Truman Sabath D-Ill Senate OPA Congress Jesse M. Donaldson Treasury Post Office Treasury Department

Nyman Buys Van Matre Implement Shop In Monroe

Ralph G. Nyman has purchased the Harold Van Matre implement shop and will conduct business at the same location. Van Matre continues Norge appliances and the service station on highway 69, with Clinton Blackbourn as station manager. The new owner plans a future building and expands to include complete service station work with mechanics and garage services.

Ralph G. Nyman Harold van Mattre Nyman van Matre Norge Highway 69 Monroe Clinton Blackbourn

Summon Veteran Musicians For Oldtimers Concert

Monroe invites veteran musicians from neighboring towns to join the Oldtimers concert at Recreation Park on July 30. A massed rehearsal is set for Tuesday July 23 in the senior high school music room from 7 to 9. Guest conductors include Gerald Von Klein, Gerald Fritz, and Arthur Peterson as the event aims for the largest enlistment of servicemen and local players.

Recreation Park Park Allan F. Barnard Monticello New Glarus Browntown South Wayne Milwaukee Waukesha Brillion Beloit Gerald von Klein Argyle Gerald Fritz Monroe Arthur Peterson Peterson Barnard

Crop Outlook Below Normal in Spite of July Precipitation

Wisconsin crop prospects remain poor for feed crops despite July rain and near normal temperatures. Walter H. Ebling, state crop statistician, forecasts 1946 declines: potatoes 12 percent, corn 5 percent, oats 15 percent, tame hay 33 percent, with declines also in winter wheat and good pasture. Barley, wheat likely up. cherries and apples may double 1945 yields. tobacco up 20 percent.

Madison Wisconsin Walter H. Ebling Federal Departments of Agriculture Ebling

Steer Shipment Brings Record Price at Local Exchange

A shipment of 122 Angus and Hereford steers sold for 23.10 per hundredweight the highest price at the local livestock exchange. The lot averaged about 1060 pounds per head and was sold to E. C. Cottrell of Fontana.

Milwaukee E. C. Cottrell Fontana Livestock Exchange

Times Misses Late Edition Delayed By Broken Press Parts

The Times in Monroe delayed 1650 copies after a press part broke and needed welding. Subscribers and carriers stayed on duty past supper as 1699 homes awaited the paper. Replacement parts from Chicago arrived, with Goss Comet Press and Carter Machine shop assisting to complete the run.

Times Monroe City Monroe Chicago Goes Carter Machine Shop

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