Monroe Evening Times reports coal talks with Truman demand progress
John L. Lewis and coal operators held a two hour session but no progress toward a permanent settlement by Wednesday. With a two week truce in place, talks resume daily, while government agencies study emergency measures and miners prepare to return to work.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Truman
Lewis
Edward McGrady
Charles O'Neill
O'Neill
McGrady
White House
Rail embargo lifted for freight. passenger cuts eased
The American Association of Railroads announced the freight embargo would end at 12:01 a m Monday. A 50 percent passenger service cut by May 15 was suspended, while the 25 percent passenger restriction in effect since May 10 remains in place for now.
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Washington
Robert Henry
American Association of Railroads
Henry
Railroad Association
Express and Parcel Post
Defense Transportation
Office of Defense Transportation
Wheat Outlook Dims As Dry Conditions Trim U S Forecast
The May Crop report lowers the domestic wheat yield forecast to about 742.9 million bushels from 830.6 million, spurring continued controls on flour use to aid famine relief abroad. Despite drought and below average April rainfall, officials foresee a possible rebound with better weather, but the 10 year average and carryover imply tighter supplies for the marketing year.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
United States
Neo Spring
Drouth
Crop forecasts show Wisconsin wheat and rye yields
The agriculture department forecast winter wheat at 742,887,000 bushels based on May 1 conditions. Rye forecasts are given with 26,354,000 bushels harvested last year and 42,356 for the decade. Wisconsin figures list 3 percent unharvested acreage, 20.5 bushels per acre, and production of 738,000 bushels. rye harvest 77 acres at 11 bushels per acre, producing 847,000 bushels.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Wisconsin
Council of Churches Opposes Bus Use for Parochial Schools
The Wisconsin Council of Churches with 11 denominations and 1500 churches denounces an amendment allowing state funds for transportation to private or parochial schools. It warns the change would undermine church state separation and invite legislative control over such schools.
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Council of Churches
Madison
Wisconsin Council of Churches
Wisconsin
Heavy Frost Expected Across Southern Wisconsin Tonight
The region saw a 34 degree low under cloudy skies, warning of possible damage to vegetables and fruits. Forecasters predict a severe frost tonight as a cold front sweeps from the northwest across the northern plains and into Illinois and Indiana.
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Wisconsin
Chicago
Plains
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Ohio Valley
Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes
New England
Illinois
Indiana
U. S
Minn. Cold Wave Violates Fruit Orchards and Pea Crops
A cold wave in Minnesota dropped temperatures to 15 above zero last night, causing heavy damage to fruit trees and truck gardens. Snow showers occurred in scattered areas, with pea crops hit hardest at about 50 percent loss. Bemidji reported the lowest temperature in the north.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Bemidji
Struck by Car Dies in Wausau Incident
Harold Russell aged 37 of Schofield died after being struck by an automobile while crossing Highway 51 to buy soda for his two young children.
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Wausau
Harold Russell
Schofield
Highway 51
Soviet 100 Million Reparations Demand Sparks Clash
United States Secretary of State Byrnes accepted a Soviet demand for 100 million dollars in reparations from Italy but set conditions on sources. Molotov argued naval vessels should be shared as war booty. The 4 power talks in Paris also touched Italy pre-war treaties amid new Russian concessions.
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Paris
U. S
James F. Byrnes
Soviet Union
Italy
Vyacheslav M. Molotov
Byrnes
Molotov
Bevin
Georges Bidault
V. M. Molotov
United Nations
United States
inter-Allied Commission
Wisconsin PSC authorizes emergency rationing of utilities
The Wisconsin public service commission issued an emergency order authorizing rationing of electricity, manufactured gas and water after a three way conference with 15 utilities. Utilities may cut service when coal on hand covers three weeks of normal operation, with provisions for hospitals and essential services and local condition controls. A public hearing Monday will address fuel scarcity and allow general and special orders to avert or relieve coal shortages.
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Madison
Wisconsin Public Service Commission
W. F. Whitney
Wisconsin
Public Service Commission
Milton H. Button
State Department of Agriculture
State Capitol
Button
Elwin Priewe to Meet English Bride in New York
Elwin Priewe son of Mr and Mrs Frank Priewe Monroe will leave Monday for New York City to meet his English bride due to arrive Thursday on a war bride ship. Priewe, now with Priewe Lumber, was drafted in 1942 and in 1943 sent to England to weld in the automotive section of an ordnance supply and maintenance company at an Eighth Air Force P 51 Mustang base.
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Elwin Priewe
Frank Priewe
Monroe
New York City
Priewe
Priewe Lumber Company
Army
England
Stamp Club Exhibit at Library Draws Large Crowd and Extensive Plaudits
The Monroe public library hosts a stamp club exhibition drawing visitors from Green County and Beloit. Collectors display stamps from Fiji to Paraguay plus auto use, wildlife and historic “Fluegel” covers. Stewart Kingston leads with top frames including 1937 Spain airmail and Vatican City 1939 coronation issues. 14 year old Dick Kundert shows notable high value stamps such as the 1930 Graf Zeppelin and a 1926 Battle of White Plains sheet.
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Stamp Club
Library
Hell
Norway
John Backe
Monroe
Monroe Stamp Club
Monroe Public Library
Green County Philatelists
Beloit
Fiji
Paraguay
Stewart Kingston
U. S
Spain
Lincoln
Vatican City
Pius XII
Germany
The
Virgin Islands
Gium
Philippines
Ostiopia
Europe
Dick Kundert
Fluegel
Iwo Jima
Hiroshima
Battle of
White Plains
Truman Urges Education To Cure World Ills
President Truman addressing Fordham University at its charter centenary urged education as the path to deeper international understanding and world peace. He warned about atomic energy’s urgency and responsibilities and said tolerance and improved relations are defenses against catastrophe.
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New York
Truman
Fordham University
Hoffa Charged With Extortion in Teamsters Drive
Detroit warrant charges Business Agent James Hoffa with extortion in the AFL Teamsters union drive to organize meat market and grocery store clerks issued in court today. Dachau 61 defendants in the Mauthausen concentration camp trial convicted of torturing and killing thousands of prisoners. they face sentencing Monday.
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Detroit
James Hoffa
AFL Teamsters Union
Recorder’s Court
Postal Workers Near 400 Dollar Pay Increase
Senate action yesterday nearly secures a 400 dollar annual pay raise for most postal department workers. Monroe will see uniform increases across the board with possible exceptions for custodial staff. Local postmaster John J. Burkhard notes at least several carrier and clerk classifications will gain, including extra pay for Christmas duty. He cites brisk local business in early 1946 versus the prior era.
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United States Senate
Monroe
John J. Burkhard
Hope for Japan Reparations Policy Shift Emerges
Tokyo arrival of Reparations Commissioner Edwin W. Pauley coincides with reports that Washington is moving toward a practical policy. Officials seek to set production capacity levels so Japan can begin recovery and end perpetual welfare.
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Tokyo
Edwin W. Pauley
Washington
Japan
Green County Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting Monday
The Green County Red Cross meets Monday at 8 in the county courthouse room to elect chapter officers for the coming year. John J. Burkhard chairs the nominating committee. Mrs. Marvin T. Holcomb reports the final 1946 war drive. Fred Feutz, acting county chairman, will preside.
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Green County
The
Red Cross
John J. Burkhard
Marvin T. Holcomb
Fred Feutz
Fatal Runaway Severs Weston Farmer
August Weisser a 65 year old farmer from Weston was fatally injured when his team ran away while he plowed a field yesterday. The accident occurred in the town of Weston and resulted in his death.
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Wausau
August Weisser
Weston Farmer
British Loan Advances as Senate Approves 30 Million Credit
The British loan bill won Senate approval 46 to 34 after a month of debate. Prime Minister Attlee expressed gratification over the credit's favor, while the House faces a tough fight with hearings set to begin Tuesday led by Chairman Spence.
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Washington
House
Senate
Britain
Attlee
Spence
D-Ky
Banking Committee
Heil withdraws from Wisconsin Senate race
Milwaukee former Governor Julius P. Heil, who announced at the Oshkosh Republican state convention that he would seek the party's nomination for the United States Senate, withdrew from the race and said he would not back any other candidate for now. He cited a firm expansion program and his desire to preserve his political ties for his children.
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Milwaukee
Julius P. Heil
Oshkosh
United States
Heil
Wisconsin
Promising Outlook as Monroe Sees Coal Strike Ending
Monroe’s outlook brightens as a promised coal strike end reduces freight embargo fears. Railroad agents report no further passenger service cuts and expect electricity to remain stable. gas plant faces coal scarcity but anticipates a return of workers and a critical emergency shipment next week.
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Monroe
Series of Minor Car Accidents Reported In Past 24 Hours
The article lists several minor vehicle collisions in the city over the last day. Walter J. Rhyner struck a parked car on 9th Street. F Earl Lamboley and Max H Voelkhi collided on 17th Street with tire damage. Vilas Rundhammer Jr. reported a hit and run on 17th Street. John Wyss collided with James Francis Stearns' truck on the square as Stearns backed from a stall.
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Walter J. Rhyner
Monroe
Agnes Roderick
9Th St
Rhyner
F. Earl Lamboley
Max H. Voelkhi
17Th St
Lamboley
Vilas Rundhammer Jr
John Wyss
James Francis Stearns
Stearns
Camp Grant Declared Surplus and Turning Over to WAAC
The War Department announced Camp Grant is surplus as of April 30 and remains active while properties are transferred to the War Assets Administration. The turnover process typically takes 30 to 60 days to complete.
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Camp Grant
Washington
War Department
Grant
War Assests Administration
Miss Famine at USC Wins Weight Loss Contest
Travis Jones reports that 21 year old USC senior Miss Famine, a shapely brunette co ed, won the famine relief contest by maintaining the most constant weight among 23 contestants. She lost only one tenth of an ounce while eating wheatless and fatless meals for a week. The exact pre and post weights remain secret.
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Los Angeles
Travis Jones
University of Southern California
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