Storm damages fairgrounds as circus moves to Fort Atkinson
A storm drenched Monroe and surroundings causing travel trouble and delaying performances. The fairgrounds suffered the worst damage as the circus began its trek, leaving infield conditions muddy and shoes removed for crossing. Phyllis Ludwig, 16, was struck by a flying beach umbrella at Recreation Park but only sustained a head bump and was treated by Dr. Gnagi. Temperatures rose to 70 by noon after a 65 low overnight.
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Monroe
Fairgrounds
Fort Atkinson
City Recreation Park
Phyllis Ludwig
W. B. Gnagi
Heat Wave Drops Temperatures Across Wisconsin Skies
Milwaukees downtown saw the mercury fall from 89 to 68 as quarter inch hail struck buildings during the first major heat wave, with crop damage likely limited to local areas. Readings across the state ranged from 68 to 91 in La Crosse and Watertown.
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Milwaukee
Mercury
Thompson
la Crosse
Watertown
Salton
Madison
Janesville
Hillsboro
Land O’lakes
Wausau
Green Bay
Ee Ae Mich
Park Falls
War Production Board Urges Workers to Stay on Job July Fourth
The War Production Board asked war workers to remain at their posts on July 4. Chairman J. A. K urged continued effort in battle damaged repair and in the textile lumber steel and lead industries.
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Washington
War Production Board Today
Yellow Network with 24th Division Near Davao
AP reports a morale aid titled Yellow Network for the 24th Division near Davao Philippines. Soldiers listen nightly to homemade humor led by Cpl. West HQ. The act opens with a malaria themed song urging daily atabrine intake to prevent illness.
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Davao
Philippines
Cpl. West Headquarters
Lend-lease to Siberia continues to aid Russia
Leo Crowley told the House appropriations committee that Siberian lend-lease shipments to the Soviet Union continue at military request. He said the program helps pin down Japanese forces in northern Manchuria and will run until presidential and military advisers decide otherwise. He noted European lend-lease is being cut back and may end for Belgium, Holland, and France this year.
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Leo T. Crowley
House Appropriations Committee
Siberian
U. S
Crowley
Russia
Siberia
United States
Japan
Manchuria
Asiatic
Germany
Belgium
Holland
France
Drowning of Ray Phillips in Lake Wisconsin Fishing Accident
Ray A. Phillips about 25 drowned Saturday evening while fishing in Lake Wisconsin near Merrimac. A rowboat overturned after hitting a stump. Phillips and Herman Dittmar could not swim. Friends Wardlow and Dittmar notified the family and searched for the body after summoning help. body not recovered. Family details: wife Pauline Belknap, three children Jean Ann, Roger Lee, Dorothy May. Funeral arrangements pending body recovery.
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Ray A. Phillips
Lake Wisconsin
Merrimac
Homer Wardlow
Herman Dittmar
Lumbia County
Phillips
Dittmar
Wardrow
Leland Phillips
Monroe
Ray
Jean Ann
Roger Lee
Dorothy May
Gettings A
T. J. Hinds
Charles
Wilbert
Ernie
Alvin
Glen
Mr. Wardlow
Mr. Phillips
Lake
Five Die In Midwest Lake and River Drownings This Weekend
Five people drowned and two more died from falls in Wisconsin and upper Michigan as weekend crowds sought relief from heat at outdoor spots. The list includes Ray A. Phillips 25 Monroe and Herman O Ziehlsdorf 43 Eau Claire who drowned at Half Moon Lake and Powers Lake respectively, Raymond Stukel 30 Cicero and Alfred E Ebenhahn 17 Chicago who perished in Camp Lake boat accident and Kenosha County swim, and Roland Ohman 11 Wakefield who fell into the Presque Isle River near Ironwood Michigan.
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Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Ray A. Phillips
Monroe
Roland Ohman
Wakefield
Mech
Herman O. Ziehlsdorf
Eau Claire
Raymond Stukel
Cicero
Til
Alfred E. Ebenhahn
Chicago
Ziehlsdorf
Half Moon Lake
Briggs Assigned to Monroe Church Pastorate
Briggs appointed to Monroe church at the 91st session of the West Wisconsin district conference in Platteville First Methodist church. This marks his third year in Monroe. he and his wife arrived in 1943 to fill the vacancy left by the Nelsons who moved to Milwaukee to pastor the Wesley church.
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Monroe
West Wisconsin
Platteville
Briggs
Guy R. Nelson
Milwaukee
Wesley Church
German Reds Register Moscow
The German Communist Party, once banned by Hitler in 1933, officially registered with the Russian commandant in Berlin today. It issued a long appeal to Germans in the first edition of its Deutsche Volkszeitung publication.
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Moscow
Communist Party
Hitler
Berlin
Deutsche Volkszeitung
Truman tells wounded soldiers veterans will run the country
President Truman spoke in Portland Oregon telling wounded servicemen that the veterans of this war will lead the country. He framed postwar governance as in the hands of veterans and urged unity and service as the nation rebuilt.
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Portland
Ore
Truman
Filling Station Burglary Staged in Albany
Sheriff R H Schoonover investigated the Albany filling station burglary at a property owned by Frank Reasa. The theft appears by a local familiar with the site, with gasoline as the main loot and knowledge of the interior pump switch required. Tools were also taken.
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Albany
R. H. Schoonover
Frank Reasa
Three Head Cattle Attacked by Dogs Lose Tails
Three head of cattle owned by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Monte three miles east of Woodford lost their tails after a Saturday attack. Veterinarian advice suggests the incident could warn other cattle owners to watch for similar stock losses by wild dogs.
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Frank Monte
Woodford
Montes
Bus Wreck Kills Dozen Near Camp Crowder
A Crown Coach bus carrying 41 passengers including 28 soldiers struck a cow on Highway 71 near Joplin Missouri, plunged down a 10 foot embankment, and overturned killing twelve and injuring twenty eight. Rescue crews worked two hours as at least half of the dead likely died from gasoline fumes and all injured were sent to Camp Crowder for treatment.
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Joplin
Here
Camp Crowder
J. C. Schug
The
Crown Coach Company
Stamp Rush Expected As Car Use Fee Starts
Post office prepares for heavy demand this week as motorists must display the new $5 federal car use stamp starting Sunday. Postmaster John J. Burkhard cites 1944 sales at $17,000 and 1945 progress at $4,750, about one fourth of expected totals, with possible fewer cars this year.
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John J. Burkhard
Windshield Sticker Campaign Cleans Current Regulations
Police Chief J. H. Schwaiger and State Patrolman George Armstrong urge motorists to display only two legal windshield stickers: the Wisconsin state certificate with license tag and the valid federal car use stamp. All other stickers including A B C and T must be removed by Sunday July 1 for safety.
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J. H. Schwaiger
George Armstrong
Wisconsin
Truman Arrives in San Francisco for UN Charter Signing
President Truman lands at Hamilton Field after a vacation as he travels with a security detail to the Fairmont hotel for the final days of the United Nations conference. Officials expect possible hints on the future of Secretary of State Stettinius as Byrnes looms as a potential successor.
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San Francisco
Truman
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Stettinius
Mr. Truman
James F. Byrnes
Byrnes
Hamilton Field
Pacific Northwest
Golden Gate Bridge
Nob Hill
Fairmont Hotel
Franco Refused War Entry but Planned Loot from Axis Talks
A 1941 German diplomatic report notes Francisco Franco and Benito Mussolini discussed Spain joining the axis. Franco cited near starvation and military unpreparedness but the document mentions possible gains like Gibraltar and French Morocco. The note, dated February 12, 1941, and signed by Ernest von Weiszaecker, was forwarded to Ribbentrop for Hitler.
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Howard Cowan
Berchtesgaden
Germany
Francisco Franco
Spain
Benito Mussolini
Gibraltar
French Morocco
Baron Ernest von Weiszaecker
Foreign Ministry
Vatican
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Cosmelli
Giuseppe Cosmelli
Berlin
Mussolini
Franco
Weistaecker
Ribbentrop
Hitler
Bordighera
Senate votes on United Nations charter ratification
Washington debate over ratifying the United Nations charter intensifies as 52 senators have already gone on record in support and others weigh in on the timing and implications of U.S. international participation.
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Washington
Senate
Argentina Faces Nazi Spearheads in Latin America Elimination Efforts
A U S Senate military subcommittee heard William L. Clayton report on German economic penetration in Latin America. Argentina has 104 spearheads with no action taken. Brazil eliminated 48, with 70 in process and none left. Haiti 25, Chile 22, Ecuador noted as complete eliminations.
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Argentina
Washington
Senate
State Department
William L. Clayton
Department
Latin America
Clayton
United Nations
Brazil
Inter- Haiti
Chile
Ecuador
Anderson Sees Meat Hopes If Senate Approves House Rules
Secretary designate Anderson predicts more meat for diners if the Senate accepts House slaughtering rules and price control extensions. He notes he would gain power to fight the black market but declines to discuss another House amendment granting veto over OPA orders. The House backed a one year price and stabilization extension as conferees prepare with Senate leaders to strike further amendments including appeals to federal courts and a cost plus pricing plan.
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Washington
Clinton P. Anderson
Senate
House
New Mexico
House Conference Committee
Tration
Dirksen
OPA
Court of Appeals
Truman
Pricig
Hope Monroe Nears Charge to Beat E Bond Quota
City officials led by H. C. Roth report Hope Monroe nearing the Seventh War Loan E bond quota with only 18,000 more needed to set a local record. The city has already surpassed its overall quota, reaching 522,405.50 from an assigned 442,422, with Greene County receiving a 6,000 purchase from the Chicago and Northwestern railroad.
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Monroe
H. C. Roth
Roth
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Green County
Soldier’s view of the Seventh War Loan
Lt. Gen. Eugene Reybold chief of engineers U S Army says a soldier’s view rests on one thing will the loan shorten the war The answer is yes and soldiers are cheered by news of the drive especially in home communities
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Washington
Eugene Reybold
U. S. Army
War Loan oversubscribed but little money goal unmet in final week
Washington reports the Seventh War Loan enters its final week with total sales at 19.467 billion dollars. Corporations contributed 12.992 billion, surpassing their 7 billion quota, while individuals bought 6.475 billion, reaching 92.5 percent of target. E-bond purchases totaled 2.885 billion, leaving the 4 billion little money goal 28 percent short.
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Washington
Athough
Senate Memorial Honors Six Deceased Senators
The Senate suspended business for a memorial service honoring six senators who died in the past year. Honored were W Warren Barbour of New Jersey Ellison D Smith of South Carolina Frederick Van Nuys of Indiana Francis Maloney of Connecticut John Moses of North Dakota and James G Scrugham of Nevada. Scrugham died of a heart ailment at San Diego naval hospital Saturday after the service was arranged.
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Washington
Senate
Sens
W. Warren Barbour
New Jersey
Ellison D. Smith
South Carolina
Frederick van Nuys
Indiana
Francis Maloney
Connecticut
John Moses
North Dakota
James G. Scrugham
Nevada
Scrugham
San Diego Naval Hospital
Coincidence Rogahns In Hospital Car Crash
Milwaukee AP reports a Rogahn family mishap as Roger age 6 fell from a garbage can and broke an arm, Ronald 4 days later hit a tree and broke an arm, and the parents with Gail 4 were returning from the hospital when their car crash left them bruised.
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Milwaukee
Harry Rogahns
Roger
Ronald
House Sets OPA Budget Amid Looming Senate Fight
The House appropriations panel recommends 174.5 million dollars for OPA for the next fiscal year. The agency’s life extension passed the House after a sharp battle and heads to the Senate with amendments under consideration. The bill includes 3.13 billion dollars for deficit funding, 1.975 billion for lend lease, and 16.65 million to finance a tax dodgers drive.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
OPA
House
Senate
Treasury Department
Appropriations Committees
Germany
Pfc John J Ault Returns Home From German Prison Camp
Pfc John J Ault son of Ben Ault Monroe returned after six months in a German prisoner of war camp to spend a 60 day furlough with his father and family. Ault 21 enlisted 1943 trained at Camp Bowie Camp Hood and Ft Benning before sailing to New Jersey embarkation camp overseas since June 1944 captured December 24 1944 with a tank destroyer battalion in Luxembourg. He has five brothers and a brother in law serving and a sister Marian living with their father at 1117 16th avenue.
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John J. Ault
Ben Ault
Monroe
Ault
Camp Bowie
Camp Hood
Tex
Ft. Benning
New Jersey
Luxembourg
Marian Ault
16Th Avenue
Driver Halts in Time to Save Girl at Goetz Theater
Floyd Ostrander narrowly avoided a serious collision when an 8 year old girl ran from the Goetz theater into his path. He was traveling under 10 miles an hour and managed a precise stop and swerve. The girl sustained minor bruises and the mother praised his quick reaction and absolved him of responsibility.
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Floyd Ostrander
Goetz Theater
South Wayne
Ostrander
J. A. Schindler
Ada Wampfler
Blame American Air Smashes for Devastated Area
Manila based AP report cites Radio Tokyo claiming six months of American air raids left most cities on Formosa island in ruins. Residents fled to hills as fires spread and formations formed to meet emergencies. MacArthur reports new raids on Hong Kong Canton waters with Mitchell bombers targeting 1500 junks. at least 40 wrecked.
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Manila
Radio Tokyo
Formosa
Guardian
East China
Fortress
Douglas MacArthur
Hongkong
Canton
Okinawa Airbase Solidifies as Raids Hit Kyushu and Ryukyus
Admiral Nimitz announced that American patrols have raised enemy casualties on Okinawa to 101,853 killed and 7,902 captured through Saturday. Small bands of Japanese fight in northern hills as Thunderbolt bombers strike Itazuki airfield and neutralize targets in the Sakishima group, contributing to fewer Japanese air attacks on Okinawa.
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Guam
Okinawa
Kyushu
Sakishimas
Western Pacific
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific
Luzon
Army Thunderbolt
Itazuki
Japan
Army
Sakishima
Ryukyus
Chinese forces push Japanese back along China's east coast
Chinese high command said units advanced toward Hwangyen 175 miles south of Shanghai and moved on Liuchow 800 miles southwest while spearheads pressed Japanese rearguards at Taichow Bay. Fighting continued as the Japanese retreated 60 miles from Wenchow and Chinese troops neared Hangchow 127 miles to the southeast.
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Chungking
China
Okinawa
Hwangyen
Shanghai
Chinese High Command
Liuchow
theYwangyen
Taichow Bay
Wenchow
Hangchow
Japanese abandon Borneo oil fields as Australians advance
Japanese forces retreat from Borneo's north coast as Australia's Ninth Division presses toward Seria and Miri fields amid light resistance. Allied units sweep the coast and seize Seria, signaling further moves to secure strategic petroleum assets.
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Borneo
Manila
Australia
Miri
Seria
Jap Homefront orders vow to fight to death
A wartime directive from Emperor Hirohito dictates a win or die stance for the Japanese Volunteer Corps in the event of an Allied invasion. The Home Minister Genki Abe reported air raid headquarters admitting Okinawa losses and Tokyo damage as Nippon radio claimed a Balikpapan landing was attempted but checked.
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Hirohato
People’s Volunteer Corps
Genki Abe
Hirohito
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