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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1946
Page
3
In postwar Germany some view Hitler as a tragic legend akin to Barbarossa, a misplaced idealist who harmed his nation yet remains in hearts and memory. Some praise his intent despite crimes, others fear his return, while a Jewish informant warns of violence if revived.
Mrs Donald L Collins and Dr Stuart M Mitch arrive from Ft Sheridan where Mitch was discharged. Local hosts entertain seniors at Decatur Lake club. Visitors include Mrs Arthur Harris in Stockton Illinois and Mrs Florence Darby in La Crosse. Guests include Mrs Maud Diedrich from Milwaukee and Mrs Edna Norton from New Glarus. Several couples attend weddings in Cincinnati and Detroit. Others visit from Evansville Madison Monroe and Rochester Minnesota.
Atlanta confronts a rash of crimes blamed on the Ku Klux Klan as Gov. Ellis Arnall orders a state move to revoke the Klan charter. Assistant AG Dan Duke cites undercover reports of an inner group named the Kavalier club boasting of a taxi driver slaying and a nine-man flogging, including a 21-year-old Black veteran.
Monroe American Legion Juniors battle the Old Timers after a 4-4 draw called in the seventh inning due to darkness. Pitchers Prien and Boss led their teams with a strong roster featuring Purser, Hardell, Mason, Kane, Martin, Henning, Etter. Monroe and Beloit both ride undefeated conference records ahead of Sunday at Sportsman's Park.
Christian L. Hunder aged 85 died at his home in Brodhead after a cerebral hemorrhage. He had been in poor health for a year and suffered the hemorrhage at noon Friday. Rev. Walter R. Huseby of Bethlehem Lutheran Church will officiate with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. The body was taken to the Hunder home where friends may call. Born in Norway on December 29, 1860, he was the son of Larson Hunder and Mrs. Hunder.
The text notes a marriage to Johanna Thorsen in Brodhead and a long residence in the city where Mr. Hunder worked as a meat cutter for 45 years. Surviving relatives include daughter Clara Hunder Bi a teacher in Waukegan Illinois, sister Mrs Karen Sundby Hillsboro North Dakota, with a wife who died in 1939 and a son Casper who died in 1941.
Lawmakers report President Truman weighs a major labor bill message to Congress. He has until June 12 to decide whether to approve or veto the measure and is crafting alternative pronouncements for a detailed address. If vetoed, a lengthy report with longer-term labor dispute recommendations is planned.
Baldur Von Schirach renounces Hitler and suggests his statements could be used as a textbook for German youth. American officials reported the idea under consideration as part of re education efforts following the tribunal's investigations.
James C. Petrillo began another term as head of the American Federation of Musicians as the AFM studied the advisability of applying for FM broadcasting licenses. A committee will weigh licensing moves, with Petrillo authorized to push applications to the FCC if approved. The convention also placed control of the records fund with the executive board amid fast-growing assets.
A pilotless monoplane took off from municipal airport, climbed to 6000 feet, and circled nearly 90 minutes before a fuel exhaustion landing in a Milladore field. Airport manager Roy Kinlund said the craft would have landed safely with a smoother attitude and that both he and a helper jumped in to steady it during a 15 minute taxi before the final takeoff.
Monticello churches list service times and activities. The Silver Star story theme will be sung by the children's choir at 10:40. Youth fellowship rally in Monroe Sunday afternoon. Rev Gordon Trickler of Portage guest speaks. Recognition of community training school Monday evenings for six weeks at parish house. Sunday evening with Rev Newell Mendenhall from Grace Lutheran Monroe guest speaker. Grace Evangelical Rev W J Abe. Sunday school 9:45 Worship 10:45 theme Only Two Religions Which is Yours. Junior choir rehearsal Saturday 1 pm children’s choir 2 pm.
The Green County Breeders association welcomed 49 new members across three divisions breeding owner sampler testing and standard testing. Spease noted the breeding division set a May record servicing 515 cows as the group expands its reach with new members from Monroe Lena Monticello Exeter and other towns. A separate Youth Center Planning update details upcoming committee meetings and special finance and equipment sessions.
Rear Adm. C. B. Momsen, commander of Japanese merchant shipping, received a gold star in lieu of a third legion of merit for his leadership of submarine warfare in the Western Pacific. The award was announced by Vice Adm. C. A. Lockwood Jr., and presented by Vice Adm. R. W. Griffin. Momsen’s submarines of squadrons 2 and 4 reportedly sank and damaged enemy tonnage in the Soccatess area.
Reports from Buenos Aires say Herbert Hoover asked President Juan Peron for duplication of Argentina's 150000 ton wheat contribution to UNRRA during an hour long chat. The talk between Peron and Hoover, on a special food mission for President Truman, was described as cordial and cooperative.
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