Russia Threatens Iran Iraq and Turkey
London's AP dispatch reports Gen Sergei Semenov warned Churchill's Fulton speech was dangerous and false. British and other sources say Russian troops near Tehran and the Iran Iraq border threaten security. Byrnes seeks Moscow explanations as Premier Qavam says no agreements were reached in Moscow talks.
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Generalissime Si
Pravda
Winston ‘Churchill
Fulton, Mo
Wasaw
Belgrade
Bucharest
Joseph Goodwin
Iran
Turkey
Iraq
James F. Byrnes
Washington
Moscow
Qavam Es Saltaneh
Mianeh
Maragheh
Tehran
Foreign Office
Russia
Black Sea
Kars
Ardahan
Dardanelles
Primier Qavam
Local Dog Mickey Shares Long, Eventful Monroe Life
The dog Mickey from the Bernard Stoltz household on 23rd Avenue is nearly 18, earning centenarian status in dog years. He escorted Stoltz children to school, survived injuries from a bus accident, and remains a popular, loyal fixture in Monroe with a keen sense for neighbors and routine. Meanwhile Detroit news reports GM workers settle for 184 cent wage rise, rescinding unequal pay rules, with 175000 return-to-work after 113 days of strike.
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Monroe
Mickey
All Black i
Bernard F. Stoltz
Joe Riedweg
Stoltz
23Rd Avenue
Stoltzes
Freeiie
Duane
Jack
Monros
Recreation Park
Monroelte
Detroit
General Motors
CIO
United Auto Workers
Truman
James F. Dewey
Snowballing Causes Accident on 15th Street
At 15th Street and 15th Avenue a bicycle ridden by 13 year old Robert L. Hauser collided with a car driven by 16 year old La verne R. Sommers after Hauser tried to avoid snowballs thrown from the sidewalk. Hauser suffered a forehead cut and facial bruises. both vehicles were damaged.
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15Th Street
15Th Avenue
Robert L.hauser
Laverne R. Sommers
21St Avenue
Hauser
Brodhead Leads Forensic Tourney
Forensic students earned five A ratings for Brodhead at a league contest, with Monroe and Milton Union earning three and two respectively. Judges named in the report include Agnes Krog and Janesville. The group will travel to the Fort Atkinson meet on March 23.
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Proanead Forensics
Monroe
Milton Union
Agnes Krog
Iss
Janesville
Fort Atkinson
Pat Gallagher
Laura Walder
Brodhead
Marjorie Gilbert
Reading
Betty Stabler
Victory Ing
Beckman
Ing
Maxine Crota
Representative Murray Denounces Food Policy and Wheat Allocation
Representative Murray of Wisconsin criticizes the administration for a poor food policy and scarce commodity allocation. He argues committees reduce calories and warn that without a real food production program the nation would face famine while Potsdam commitments linger unresolved.
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Rep
Murray
Washington
R-Wis
House
Truman
Cancer Control Drive Scheduled for Last Two Weeks in April
The drive aims to boost cancer prevention and awareness with events in the final two weeks of April. Organizers emphasize community participation and funding for screening programs across the region.
Soviet withdrawal timing unclear for Manchuria
Vice Foreign Minister Liu Chieh said China has no information on when Soviet forces will finish leaving Manchuria or if Mukden evacuation signals a wider pullout. The press conference stressed no confirmed date or plan in Moscow.
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Ingking
Russia
China
Manchuria
Liu Chieh
Mukden
Highways Under Water in County After Warm Spell
Flooding hit several county highways after three days of warm weather. Major routes 69 and 39 near Monroe and Monticello were briefly impassable as the Pecatonica rose. Water receded by midnight, with authorities optimistic no major closures planned unless heavy rain returns. Temperatures reached 56 to 60 degrees, described as unseasonably mild by the Milwaukee weather bureau. County trunks G at Calamine and XK north of Gratiot were reported under water with some closures, while Main Street risk remained low at 1 o'clock.
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Pecatonica
Herman W. Kohn
Burgy Flats
Monroe
Monticello
Kohn
Flats
Skinner Flat
Argyle
U. S. Weather Bureau
Milwaukee
Piadeoeee
Green County
Darlington
Calamine
Lafayette
Gratiot
Wiota
Partment
Water | Department
Pauley Withdrawn As Nomination Cleared By President
Washington reports President Truman withdrew Edwin W. Pauley’s nomination to be undersecretary of the navy at Pauley’s request after a 30 minute Senate naval affairs committee session. Committee chair Walsh announced the withdrawal amid weeks of controversy and criticisms of the nomination.
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Washington
Truman
Edwin W. Pauley
California
Pauley
Walsh
D-Mass
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Dent
Resig
Tekes
Butter relief remains distant for nation’s housewives
Butter production rose 1 percent last week in the United States but was still 30 percent below the level a year earlier. The gradual increase offers little prospect of relief for harried housewives seeking butter.
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United States
Name Lunch Committee For Farmers Night Set April 10
LaVerne Gallitz named chairman of the committee at the regular meeting of the retail bureau board of directors in the Ludlow hotel. Plans also made for a retail merchants dinner in May. An out of town speaker will discuss a subject of interest.
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Ne Unen
Retail Bureau Board of Directors
Ludlow Hotel
LaVerne Gallitz
Tax group seeks equality for all business enterprises
A Milwaukee based tax organization plans to push for equality in taxation across business enterprises. The group led by M. Rice aims to establish a uniform tax framework to apply fairly to various business entities, reducing undue distinctions.
Army Recruiting Station Relocated to Post Office Building
The army recruiting station for this district is now located in the post office building and is open from 8:30 to 5 on Friday and from 8:30 to 12 on Saturdays. Sgt Donald E is the non commissioned in format.
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Move
Army
Donald E
Informat
Slow to Report in Red Cross Drive Delays Monroe Campaign
Green counties Red Cross drive to raise 8380 moves slowly with 885 reported to treasurer Mrs. Marvin T. Holcomb. Monroe's 1 day drive results await reports from block leaders as many areas remain unsolicited and only two rural contributions have arrived. Ludlow District and Monroe residents report little progress with volunteers still collecting.
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Green County
Red Cross
Marvin T. Holcomb
Monroe
Ludlow
Harris M Whitcomb Albany Leader Dies in Madison
Harris M Whitcomb 71 longtime Albany businessman died in a Madison hospital after a long heart illness. Born February 24 1875, he led a firm that manufactured barn door latches. His father Martin J Whitcomb was a music teacher and his mother Dr Lena Morgan Whitcomb a physician. Funeral arrangements are complete.
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Albany
Times Apecuat Service
Harris M. Whitcomb
Madison
Martin J. Whitcomb
Lena Morgan Whitcomb
Whitcomb
War May Be Over at Last There's a Sale Tomorrow
Reported optimism that World War II is near end amid signs of turning points in industry and price controls. The article notes continuing tension with war production, labor negotiations, and consumer shortages as civilians anticipate a major sale tomorrow.
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Iran
Scouters Welcome New Field Leader For 3 County Area
Twenty five scoutmasters scouters and troop committeemen of the Green district welcomed Glenn Garvin field executive for Green Lafayette and Grant counties. Garvin came from Apple River for the dinner at the Monroe hotel accompanied by William Morgan of the U S Grant council.
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Green
Glenn Garvin
Eld
Lafayette
Grant Counties
Garvin
Apple River
Monroe Hotel
William Morgan
Igo
U. S. Grant Council
Burt A Rice 76 dies in Milwaukee photo pioneer with Masonic ties
Burt A. Rice 76 longtime Milwaukee photographer who began his craft locally has died He was active in Masonic organizations and will be buried at Whiteway Priday with funeral arrangements to follow
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Burt A. Rice
Milwaukee
Tlons
Whiteway Priday
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