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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1945
Page
1
American advances push toward converting Naha airfield into a base for air strikes against Japan as U S Marines seize the key airport. The 10th Army engineers move to rapid conversion while Japanese reports acknowledge a weakening war position and increased use of kamikaze forces.
The Bretton Woods world monetary agreements passed the House 345 to 18 with all opposition from Republicans. The plan creates a $9.1 billion world bank and an $8.8 billion currency stabilization fund, aiming to establish a sound economic foundation for lasting peace.
B 29s blasted Osaka in a three hour raid using high hazardous materials and incendiaries as 450 Superforts struck Japan’s industrial hub for the 10th time in a month. Tokyo losses were not confirmed. fires were started in northern and northeastern factories while civilian shelters proved busy.
At a Moscow led meeting the Russian and American chiefs sparred over veto rights, backed by Britain, France and China. The group remains divided on a veto until disputes are discussed, while 22 questions from other nations await answers ahead of wider reporting.
Fire Chief Otto H. Kundert announced plans for a new fire alarm system. He met with a representative of the installer to discuss replacing the aging 60 year old network, while wiring upgrades and the same number of boxes are planned, with potential additions. The Chicago company will submit an estimate soon and council approval will follow.
Representative Hope denounces the ban on state and regional fairs as racing resumes. The Kansan quoted war mobilization officials noting the ban’s removal after V E Day, and a June 1 war committee directive stating no fairs would be held that year.
Washington reports that William Green president of the American Federation of Labor urged President Truman to allow a 20 percent increase in basic wages to offset an estimated 13 to 23 billion dollars of lost purchasing power during reconversion. He argued the hold-the-line order must be modified and cited the little steel formula. CIO President Philip Murray backed higher wage revisions in White House talks.
William Cummings, 70, president of the Drovers National Bank Chicago and the Drovers Trust and Savings Bank, died today after a brief illness.
The 63rd Michigan legislature completed its regular 1945 session at noon today with minimal changes after two days of final adjournment meetings.
Paris reports circulated that Spain agreed to extradite Pierre Laval but a government spokesman said there was no confirmation of any return arrangement. London reported that most Russians held in England have been handed to Soviet repatriation officials and sent home, with only a few remaining under Russian officers.
Former State Sen. Jerry T. Logie of Bay City and Charles C. Digs of Detroit were found guilty by a circuit court jury in Mason Michigan for participating in the 1941 legislative graft conspiracy tied to a horse racing bill.
The National PTA urged that peacetime draft bills not be enacted at this time. Madison Wisconsin president Mrs William A Hastings told the House postwar military policy committee that PTA support came after consultation with members. She stressed citizens remain loyal while national preparedness includes education skills and fitness.
Mrs. Ralph Bridge announced that 1584.50 was sent to Beaver Dam to support the state cancer fund drive. Town quotas include Juda 142.15 Clarno 43.55 Brooklyn 76.45 Albany 100.00 Twin Grove 40.00 Brodhead 326.83 Monroe 431.09 New Glarus 31.08 Rural schools contributed over 450 of the total. Seventy percent funds go to the state treasury for research and education, thirty percent to national headquarters for the same purpose.
Washington observers expect Okinawa to conclude the arduous island-hopping phase begun with Guadalcanal in 1942. They project future Allied thrusts from Philippines, Marianas, Okinawa and Iwo Jima toward Japan or its home islands, with China as a potential staging area.
A government accusation names Lt. Andrew Roth and five others including Emmanuel Larsen John Stewart Service and Philip Jaffe as conspirators to violate espionage laws. FBI seized documents from multiple agencies and offices tied to wartime intelligence and broadcasting oversight.
Prime Minister Churchill told the commons there were no secret engagements at Yalta beyond a public agreement giving Russia three votes at San Francisco. He noted discussions went beyond official decisions and would not be suitable for a verbatim report. The Big Three were Churchill Roosevelt and Stalin.
Lt. Robert H. Anderson a Navy Cross recipient who shot down six Japanese planes in one flight on December 14 1944 died in a Snow Hill Maryland plane crash. The Navy Department informed his parents Mr and Mrs Harold C Anderson of the loss.
Madison Republican legislators tentatively plan to end the current session by June 15 and recess for a month, returning in August to act on possible vetoes by Governor Goodland. Both Assembly and Senate committees will identify must bills for action before adjournment. a wave of bills was withdrawn at a late Assembly session.
The Wisconsin Assembly voted 85 to 3 to concur in a senate bill reducing employers' unemployment fund contributions over three years. It sets minimum benefit at half the worker’s wage, increases maximum to 23 weeks, and keeps weekly benefits at $20. The measure moves to the senate and then the governor, with related loans for veterans and higher teacher salaries also approved.
Governor Goodland signs twelve measures, including a bill placing the Republican party first on ballots in both primary and general elections. Other actions authorize a mill tax for parks, allow sale of powdered skim milk in any container, and let county normal school boards contract with the University of Wisconsin Extension for courses.
Naha Okinawa reports two navy doctors Lt jg Frank Xavier Dwyer and John J. Schneider say Japanese forces used morphine opium heroin and cocaine to sustain their defense. They note few medical facilities and reliance on ampules and crude bandaging with second rate surgical instruments.
Gen. Joseph W Stilwell met Gen Douglas MacArthur in Manila to discuss next major U S amphibious operations in the Pacific and the disposition of U S ground forces. No details were released. The talks followed battles along the China coast and intensified Allied plans for the invasion of Japan.
Temperatures were mild in Monroe with gloomy skies as moisture fell in the early afternoon. Last night's low reached 46 degrees and the day rose to 66 before rain pushed the temperature down to 60.
The House approved the legislative appropriation bill with the $2,500 annual expense allowance for members intact by a 206 to 152 roll call vote, sending the measure to President Truman despite Senate opposition.
Kenosha boy Jack Weiss, 12, died yesterday from a gunshot wound police say came from an accidental discharge of the pistol he was handling on Sunday.
Radio Tokyo quoted Premier Kantaro Suzuki announcing a five hour cabinet session after reporting to Emperor Hirohito on general political affairs. The broadcast noted the cabinet deliberated on day’s problems and adjourned with no further details. Suzuki met before the emperor with Gen Jiro Minami, head of the Political Association of Great Japan. Domei reported the resignation of Sakusaburo Uchigasaki, vice speaker of the House of Representatives.
Asahi urged total national effort in a new all out struggle. Yomiuri Hochi noted Okinawa's likely end but warned the war's fate hinges beyond this battle. Vern Haugland and Maj. Gen. Shepherd reported repurposed airfields, wrecked runways, and rapid American reconstruction plans.
Mrs Zena Luce 34 learns she has cancer and faces a short time left. Nine children aged 14 to 11 months are promised a single home by an orphan’s home in Sand Springs after officials decide to take all nine, following the family’s plea and a light moment about two hens eating corn.
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