15 May 1946
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1946
Page
1
Railroad operators and unions pressed to avert a Saturday rail strike as talks, recessed after a no progress session, resume later at President Truman's request. Five brotherhoods seek 2.50 a day, with only trainmen and engineers threatening to strike, while working rules and broader coal impact loom large.
In Monroe a Red Cross Nurses Aide corps continues at St. Clare Hospital as the emergency persists. Since 1943 they have logged over 5,000 hours of floor duty without pay, earning intangible rewards from patients and staff.
Green county fruit trees show fair condition after frosts. A survey led by county agent Edwin O. Baker and assistant E Willard, with UW horticulturist Kuehner, found lowland orchards badly damaged by limited air movement while upland blocks remain in good condition.
Corn planting advances in Green county as farmers report early seeding from May 1 and some sprouting fields. Continued warmth and rain are needed to speed growth, while a cold spell could halt progress and force possible re seeding.
Frost and cold weather damaged apples cherries plums in Wisconsin orchards with late varieties faring better. Pears suffered most with poor local production while strawberries showed bloom but frost loomed again.Experts note soil moisture uneven but conservation efforts rise as 9 000 feet of terracing and 90 000 trees planted.
In Tokyo Shigeru Yoshida the Liberal Party leader appeared on course for Japan's premiership as right wing ministers plan a cabinet to replace Shidehara. In Washington the Senate banking committee moved to extend the price control law for a full year beyond June 30.
Two shots were fired last night at a civilian train near Giessen Germany carrying wives and children of American soldiers and civilians. U S army officials disclosed no injuries and investigations continued.
World War II veterans who are not citizens can naturalize quickly under a special law. Those who served after Sept 1 1939 and before Dec 27 1945 may apply to the circuit court clerk with the $8 fee waived. The law expires Dec 31 1946 and applications must be filed before then.
U S Secretary of State Byrnes urged the foreign ministers council to call a peace conference on November 12 to draft a German peace treaty. Britain Russia France and the United States would meet immediately to prepare a draft for presentation to the conference. If adopted the date would mark the 24th anniversary of the 1921 Washington disarmament conference and 28 years after the 1918 armistice. Byrnes also suggested reporting Germany’s economic status at the next meeting. The talks faced disagreements over Ruhr Saar and Rhineland detachment and adjournment until June 15 to reconcile differences.
In Poplar Grove Illinois a gasoline tanker collision killed driver Kenneth Wright 50 Rockford and seriously injured two others. Rev N H Nesmith his wife and three children escaped as fire destroyed the clergyman’s home after gasoline poured onto the highway. Nesmith lowered his son Josephine and another child to safety before escaping himself.
President Truman signed a 45 day stop gap extension of the draft law limiting inductions to men under 26 and banning fathers of teen age children. Draft officials say the act will need changes and the pool of eligibles remains about 59 000 with roughly half unfit. Youths turning 18 must still register.
With the Cancer Control drive finished New Glarus raised 294.65 dollars. County captain Mrs Ralph Bridge announced the total while high school students under Principal Durward McVey canvassed the area. Local leaders include Mrs Harlan Wernle publicity chief Mrs Arthur Theiler in charge of publicity and J J Figi as banker. Brodhead residential district contributions exceeded 300 dollars plus 70 from theater collections. Business district results were not yet reported.
Applicants for teaching positions in Monroe public schools were reviewed in a routine board of education session at the high school. No new hires were made. the board read applications, discussed qualifications, and made recommendations. Signing of contracts for vacancies will occur later.
The outline for the Memorial Day program at Greenwood cemetery was drafted at a meeting led by Bruce M. Blum commander of Glen Zilmer post American Legion. Delegates from Veterans of Foreign Wars Women’s Relief corps American Legion auxiliary D A R Co F 40 et 8 Spanish American war veterans and Mayor Frank A Buehler attended to share suggestions for the first peace time observance.
Governor Goodland proclaims June as dairy month and urges better understanding of problems facing farmers and the dairy industry. He cites shortages of dairy products and calls for continued vigor in the battle against malnutrition.
Superior Judge Homer E. Sackett, 69, grappled with and threw down tavern owner Virgil Underwood, 35, during a divorce hearing in Gary Indiana. Underwood struck a woman witness. Sackett fined him 200 dollars and sentenced him to 90 days for contempt.
National Cooperative Milk Producers chief Charles W. Holman told the Senate agriculture committee that 60 to 80 percent of butter produced is entering black markets. He urged removal of price controls and subsidies, citing a $1 billion subsidy cost projection and a drop in butter output to about half of 1941 levels.
Judge William V. Daly dismissed a manslaughter charge against Charles Orleans, 26, whose 3-year-old son died after the man slapped the child. The dismissal came upon the state’s recommendation in the felony court.
Monroe high school's summer music program begins this week with beginners asked to sign up tomorrow and Friday with Director Allan Barnard. First beginner classes start May 28, while concerts run June 11, June 25, and July 30 with a final old timers concert. Jam sessions and rehearsals schedule features twilight concerts and weekday sessions, with limited school instruments available for use.
In Washington the soft coal talks paused three hours after operators rejected John L. Lewis demand for a 7 percent payroll levy to fund a welfare program for miners. Operators proposed a jointly financed hardship fund under independent administration. Lewis vowed not to negotiate a new contract without the fund.
Representative Lawrence Smith of Racine filed reelection nomination papers today at the secretary of state for the First district. He seeks another term, continuing his political bid from Madison.
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