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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
2
The Monroe paper lists delivery options and subscription rates for Wisconsin and surrounding states. It notes city carrier, lock box and mail delivery, with prices per week and per month. Rates vary by region and advance payment is required.
The piece discusses the 1945 World Series path and local races. It notes the Browns and Cardinals influencing the series and questions Detroit’s late-season play. It predicts Cubs’ slump and favors the Peakees against either the Giants or Dodgers, reflecting wartime sentiment and radical views.
Report describes Allied troops occupying a remote Aus district and converting Leni Riefenstahl’s villa into a GI rest camp. An Irish Army sergeant questions her identity, prompting her to reveal she is a film actress. He jokes he has never heard of her, provoking her hysterics amid harsh occupation.
Mrs Charles Weirich dies in California former Monroe resident. William Grant sprained ankle after cow kick. Miss Laura S Fleck and Newman W Schrader wed at Brodhead. Lorren Huiburt dies in California burial planned in Albany.
Paul, Zoe, and Helen plan a Saturday dinner with Aggie Jones and Philip Brownell at the Miller home. Aggie urges locals to stay, while Paul muses on Washington interviews and the county’s aerial mapping. Zoe hopes for Mike Waterman’s invitation as she considers a future home.
In Jamestown Norman Robinson sought to donate blood from both arms but settled for his 23rd pint. In Milwaukee Elmer J. Christoph admitted a $90 error in the accountants society audit, prompting grins as the committee revealed a transcription mistake.
Admiral Jonas H. Ingram disclosed the Atlantic campaign cost Nazi Germany more than 500 U boats sunk and only 15 ships out of 16 760 sailing in convoy were bagged after escort systems improved. He noted a 1600 ton U boat bound for Japan surrendered 500 miles east of Newfoundland and two Japanese aboard performed hari kiri before the surrender planned for Portsmouth Navy Yard.
MacKenzie's News Views argues Japan seeks limited peace without surrender while Allies press on. It notes Okinawa battles, Japan's strong resistance, and fears Russia joining the war. It warns against complacency and urges continued home-front effort to finish the Japanese effort.
The Star reports a Mother's Day program with readings by Delma Haldimann and Lucille Disch and a song by Mrs. S J Francois. A business meeting followed. Mr and Mrs Arthur Raymond and Billy, Mrs Leonard Walden and Lavonne were in Monroe. Legler school closed for term with a teacher Clara Huebscher moving to Marshfield.
Mary Anna Porter, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Porter of New Glarus, born at St Elizabeths Hospital in Appleton. Cleo Poster of Camp Hood Texas visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Foster. Principal Frank Hebal resigns from New Glarus High School. Ladies aid and W M S of Evangelical church met with Mrs Leland Kuhl and Mrs Porter Noyer hosting. thirteen members attended.
Washington reports combat casualties near the one million mark with Army losses at 878,939 and Navy adds 107,275 to reach 986,214. Patterson notes Philippine casualties through May 9 total 46,638 with 10,342 killed and 35,699 wounded. Japanese losses tally 237,256 in dead or prisoners, with Japanese forces counted killed exceeding 360,000 since Guadalcanal and Papuan campaigns.
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