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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1946
Page
1
Washington report says the Senate approved a diluted version of the president's emergency labor bill by 61 to 20 after a week of heated debate and a final session past midnight. The bill diverges from the House version which passed 306 to 13 a week earlier.
President Truman told Senator Radcliffe during a Washington College visit that Senate action emasculated the resistance to his proposed emergency labor control bill. Radcliffe noted the Senate had moved past his measure amid the rail strike crisis.
The passage details how a labor draft bill faced Senate changes removing seniority limits and compensation restrictions, while preserving presidential seizure power under a Smith Connally style act. House delays action awaiting presidential plans and may confer if needed, with controversy over anti strike provisions and penalties.
A hatchery in Greenfield operated by Mandel Wenzel burned early today killing about 2500 young turkeys. The blaze caused by an undetermined cause also destroyed 200 bushels of oats.
Naples American military police report five missing after a four engined plane crashes at sea near here. Four people were rescued by Italian fishermen. It was unclear if the plane was military and it was en route from India to the United States.
Snow and frosty air spread from Wisconsin to the Dakotas as an Arctic blast chilled temperatures, with Monroe reaching 76 after a 82 peak last Thursday. Frost and floods threaten crops while Bonners Ferry battles floodwaters along the Kootenai. Fourteen lives lost and $3 million in damage reported from recent floods in Pennsylvania and New York. relief teams from Ft. Lewis, Washington expected to aid farm families.
Monroe will host the Wisconsin Medical Society postgraduate clinic at Turner Hall next Friday. About 75 to 100 southern Wisconsin physicians are expected, with Roy T. Ragatz of Madison coordinating. The full day includes registration at 9 30 a m, four roundtable sessions, and dinners at local hotels. Prominent speakers include Dr William Keetel, Dr Frederick J Pohle, John E Gonce Jr, and Dr Nathan Womack with W S Middleton as moderator. The program features teaching clinics, motion pictures, symposiums, social hour, and roundtable dinner. Local groups plan hospitality efforts and cheese for tables, with Swiss Colony providing cheese for a cocktail hour.
President Truman spoke at Historic Washington College in Chestertown Maryland affirming his preference for many small enterprises over monopolies. He described himself as a small town leader favoring 400 steel firms over one United States Steel and many small banks over National City Bank, praising a rural college setting and warning against big shots in large banks.
Chief J H Schwaiger marks twenty years at Monroe police helm since June 1, 1926. He recalls the department's humble start with three chairs a desk two cuspidors a motorcycle and a single key, noting times have changed yet today is just another day to him.
County clerk records show May 1946 marriage licenses issued totaling 84 for the month. OPA authorized higher prices for several metal products yesterday to offset rising copper and lead costs, effective June 3 alongside earlier price hikes for copper and lead.
The navy outlined its plan for 200 goats 200 pigs and 4000 rats to accompany the atomic test near Bikini likely July 1. Animals left San Francisco May 10 and will be cared for with 80 tons of hay and grain. A veterinarian from the army will oversee their health to help assess effects on humans in future wars.
Pennsylvania 15,000 hard coal miners walkout and a threatened June 15 strike by about 200,000 longshoremen and seamen create tense labor front. CIO leaders press for wage gains and a 40 hour week while Truman warns use of armed forces if needed.
Bernard Lynch, an Irish jumper, will be catapulted from a Gloster Meteor jet at 500 to 600 mph next week from Chalgrove Airdrome Oxfordshire. He will be propelled clear of the tail by an explosive charge, release a small parachute to check speed, then deploy a main chute while cameras record from other planes.
Three soldiers from Robinson and Spartanburg were publicly whipped in circuit court after pleading guilty to burglary and grand larceny. Richard Furman Sudnick Cleveland Lee Roy Kirby received 20 lashes each under Judge Laurence Auten, with Dr. Howard A. Dishough confirming no permanent injuries. The court suspended three-year prison terms and turned the men over to military authorities, noting probation of three years.
The United Nations subcommittee condemned Franco Spain and recommended the security council refer the matter to the General Assembly for action. It urged endorsing the March three power declaration, noting the issue is internal and hopes for a peaceful resolution. Jose Giral testified, linking exile Spanish Republicans to the inquiry.
An explosion at the Kent Manufacturing Co. powder house killed 23 year old John Hewitt, the only occupant, near Washington college half a mile from the campus where President Truman was to receive an honorary degree. Sheriff Gsell called the blast accidental as the Presidential party neared, about two hours away.
Early memorial day stretch yields at least 165 deaths with more than half from traffic crashes. An unofficial tally lists 87 traffic fatalities and 48 drownings, plus 30 other violent deaths such as shootings and plane crashes. Pennsylvania leads with 13 traffic deaths, California 15, Michigan 12, Wisconsin 11, while fourteen states reported no violent deaths.
Ansa reports demonstrations in Milan's Duomo square as King Umberto II, amid a heated pre plebiscite atmosphere, is escorted out of Milan cathedral through an underground passage. Clashes between monarchists and republicans erupted near royal palace and cathedral. No casualties reported.
Frank A. Hanson of Kewaunee attempted to file Republican nomination papers in Madison for the Eighth Wisconsin District. He found enough signatures but lacked county representation, needing papers from Ironwood Michigan and Oconto Falls. He flew to secure signatures but a storm prevented meeting the 5 p.m. deadline.
Final filing with the secretary of state leaves seven races without primary opposition. Gov Goonland, 83, heads a field of four challengers. Secretary Zimmermann and Treasurer Smith, both Republicans, face no GOP rival. Lt Governor Rennebohm also runs unopposed. Democrats and socialists file for major offices and most Congress seats, with only the Third and Ninth districts lacking opposing candidates.
In Green County Wisconsin the county clerk office stayed open after the 4:30 filing deadline to admit Democratic candidates including an opponent to Clarence W. Lengacher. The late filings raised total candidates to 15 for Aug primary elections. The Democratic slate arrived at 3:30 p.m. and, upon finding papers lacking, the clerk extended hours past 6 p.m. to finalize filings.
Ernest R. Klenz of Waupun route 2 aged 57 died in Shawano municipal hospital today from injuries suffered Friday when struck by a car during a Memorial day visit to Shawano.
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