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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1945
Page
1
The provisional government shoulders a large duty to frame a new constitution within seven months. It is widely expected that de Gaulle will serve as president during the transitional period as the assembly drafts the charter for a referendum.
Eleven people are missing after an army transport plane force landed at sea off the northeast Hawaii coast. Eight survivors were hospitalized today with injuries. five crewmen and the remaining passengers were among those reporting the disaster that occurred Saturday while en route from Honolulu to the mainland.
Milwaukee AP reports Bill Bilecker volunteers to attempt a pass that may not be agreeable. The event frames a public display of initiative as Bilecker seeks to showcase his willingness to help despite potential resistance.
Tex the guide dog and his blind master were hit by a car last night. The dog limped home to summon help for the sightless man and led Mrs. Wallman back to care for Tex, who had foot injuries, before a veterinarian treated them.
E C Giddings assistant to the president said no street cars or buses had been sent since 5 a m due to a wage dispute. The union demands a $1.10 raise with the same boost offered non striking workers. The company provides transportation to federal employees.
Tokyo headquarters instructed the Japanese government to state how Malaya’s assets and personnel were disposed of, seeking a formal record of actions taken.
Bernhard Merkel aged 100, Sauk City’s oldest resident, died yesterday after a period of illness. Local authorities have not released further details pending family notification.
Dane County authorities issued a warrant for a man described by Walter Schroeder a Verona farmer as armed and driving a tractor to block a pursuit. Sheriff J R Arnold said the fugitive linked to shooting Ruth Shelstad 31 near Mt. Vernon and was last seen fleeing toward La Crosse County with bloodhounds used in the search by Dane and La Crosse deputies and detectives.
Monroe workers will gather this evening to review plans for the Victory Loan canvass this week. Prominent state campaign workers attend as Red Cross canteen volunteers serve luncheon. Monroe’s quota is $210, about half of the Seventh War Loan target.
The incident saw engineer Seeman and another crew member escape serious injury as the train wreck occurred near a siding. A. Devine and W. J. Woodruff, both of Fond du Lac, were involved in the event and pulled into a siding just in time.
The world circumnavigation schedule operated by the Air Transport Command has become routine after six weeks. A Friday departure marks each leg of the 23 000 mile route, with five completed circuits and pilots noting weather delays. Passenger demand exists but government certification as a national interest is needed to fly 23 000 miles in 150 hours.
A Spanish priest and a Filipino testified in Yamashita war crimes proceedings recounting starvation and massacre of thousands of Filipino and Chinese civilians by Japanese troops. Victims were driven from a church compound and left in mass graves after starvation and torture.
President Truman writes Senator Wiley urging Congress to assume responsibility for drafting a peacetime national defense program. Wiley reads the letter and questions why a national conference on war peacetime plans is not called for. Truman calls for universal military training and a national commission on American society.
Harold T. Smith district OPA director said counterfeit sugar stamps were circulating in the Milwaukee area and urged retailers to watch for them. Pappas operator of a Kenosha candy shop appeared before a U S Court Commissioner on related charges after stating he obtained the stamps from a man claiming to be a retired grocer no longer needing them.
Washington Reuters two Republican members of the Pearl Harbor investigation say the probe has been halted by a rule limiting access to secret government files. Rep Gearhart says the army and navy will only be shown what authorities choose. Rep Keefe adds that Captain Kramer is a vital witness and notes pressure on him. Earlier, investigators sought Roosevelt and Churchill era files.
Detroit conducts municipal elections with unusually high turnout as 122000 voters rallied by 11 am while New York and other cities report normal off year participation. Politicians watch for hints of postwar trends ahead of 1946 and 1948 contests. Weather is clear and sunny aiding ballots.
Four Orangeville youths were fined 15 dollars and costs each in justice court on charges of destruction of property for damaging the Clarne School House during Halloween. A fifth youth was referred to juvenile court for action. Parents had previously settled with school officials over about 85 dollars in losses.
Elections caused broad market suspensions with all major exchanges in New York and other cities closed. The Chicago grain market operated normally while New Orleans cotton and livestock markets stayed active. Next Monday Armistice Day will bring another general market pause.
In a Moscow broadcast marking the Soviet 28th anniversary, Molotov urged Allied joint rule over Japan and argued there should be no secrecy about atomic energy. He said peace demands guiding not feelings but preventing new aggression and noted negotiations with the Allies on Japan are crucial but unsolved.
Reports from Yenan claim the Chinese Communist leadership envisions a ten year civil war against the central government and seeks a settlement that would offer political means to power. In contrast, unofficial notes from Tientsin say U S Marines will be withdrawn from north China by early December as their mission to restore order nears completion.
Wisconsin produces third most of the nation’s butter, behind Minnesota and Iowa, with report noting use of milk and butter fat shifted toward other cream uses.
Greek Finance Minister Gregory Kassimatis said Greece would request 3 billion dollars from Germany, 300 million from Italy, and 400 million from Bulgaria. The figures were announced after a session of the advisory financial council led by Premier Cancellopoulos.
London MP D. D. Lipson submitted to the government a request today for Generalissimo Stalin to be invited to Britain in the near future. The proposal comes from an independent member of parliament and targets a high level diplomatic visit.
Washington reports the American sponsored Far Eastern Advisory Commission opened talks on Japanese control policies but Russia remained distant. The panel lacked real policy power until US Soviet accord on control machinery is reached. Helsinki saw ex president Risto Ryti and seven wartime leaders arrested for Finland’s 1941 44 war with Russia alongside Germany.
The Allies disclosed the Italian armistice terms after 26 months of secrecy. Documents show unconditional surrender remains in effect but provisions were relaxed in practice, with no final disposition of territory or property. Officials cited wartime propaganda concerns and agreed final peace terms will supersede these provisions.
Daniel W. Hoan former Milwaukee mayor and Great Lakes Harbors head told the Wisconsin council of agriculture that finishing the St Lawrence waterway would nearly equalize competition for Middlewest farmers with coastal regions and boost area prosperity. Ira L. Baldwin urged market expansion and efficient farming while Milton H. Button warned farm prices depend on industrial wage trends and noted Wisconsin farm debt fell from 583 million in 1924 to 250 million this year.
Green county Christian Endeavor societies will convene at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Monroe United Brethren church. A dozen organizations in the county will send delegates to the conclave. Rev. Gerhardt Gunderson will be the speaker. The local U B church will furnish devotions and refreshments. Business sessions will be led by Franklin Siedschlag, county president.
Darlene Koch, 19, from McMillan, will represent Wisconsin at the national 4-H club health contest during the national club congress in Chicago this December. This marks the second straight year a Marathon county girl has won the honor.
Minneapolis wren Bert C. Gamble of Gamble Stores, Inc., announced yesterday that he had acquired a majority of the common stock of Investors Syndicate.
Fred Huber at 1511 17th avenue posted the best score in The Times weekly football predictions contest last week. He missed only on California-Washington State and Notre Dame Navy ties and Missouri over Michigan State. Bob Wuetrich finished second, four wrong with 85-point gap. Robert Hardell third, two points back. Other top entrants included La Verne Andrews and Ervin M. Coplien.
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