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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1945
Page
1
General Eisenhower urges unity of land, sea, and air forces under one commander to win World War II. He warns the joint command system risks failure and notes the tradition of Army Navy separation shapes current military structure. Critics doubt the unification plan while Nimitz contemplates testifying.
Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King told the House military committee the atomic bomb cannot prevent fleets from operating and urged universal military training. He said prompt fleet expansion from peace to war strength is essential, achievable only with a standing force. Republicans questioned whether the cruiser Boise sighted the Pearl Harbor attackers reported due to radio silence and urged a probe into whether Boise crew observed the Japanese fleet. The proceedings also featured a clash over procedure and a note about radar being shut down.
About 20 000 truckers in eight midwestern states walked out at midnight amid stalled wage talks. The nationwide impact nears 295 000 workers idle as disputes persist. The Detroit wage fight between CIO UAW and Detroit’s auto giants remains central. Ford and General Motors faces union demands for higher pay and no strike guarantees.
Federal and state airport officials will address Monroe aviation enthusiasts at 8 p m Monday at the Eugene hotel. Invitations have been sent to the city council Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis airport planning committee Badger airport and the Young Men's Business association to discuss the proposed Monroe airport.
AP bulletin notes nationalist cabinet talks to avert bloodshed and famine in Indonesia. In Washington three and a half million malaria cases and thousands with tuberculosis are reported by UNRRA. In Lueneburg Britain seizes Krupp subsidiaries. In Shanghai a division commander faces fire from a Communist occupied village.
President Milton Eisenhower of Kansas State College advocates a parity concept for all major economic groups similar to agricultural parity as a measure toward economic justice in an address prepared for the National Grange today.
British military court convicts three Belsen leaders of atrocities at the 9 week trial. Grese among 45 SS guards tried, sentences expected tomorrow. Other findings name Peter Weingartner, 32, alleged as a guard and son of a Romanian miller, declared innocent.
Green county board slows highway policing plan with a resolution to cut the appropriation for one traffic officer. The move shocks backers of a two officer patrol and follows debate over reinstating Wilbur Deininger and joint work with George Armstrong amid rising traffic and accidents.
The Green County board debates juvenile detention needs and veterans support during the fourth day of the annual session. A service officer report is reconsidered, a detention home for juveniles is urged, and plans for housing the elderly and hiring a probation officer are discussed amid budget and office changes.
shoppers focus on turkey pies and canned fruit as Thanksgiving nears. Dealers report plentiful turkeys for some and scarce roasters for others. Mince meat nuts maraschino cherries figs and dates are ready. Fresh fruit includes apples pears grapes and cranberries while Florida oranges remain scarce due to price expectations. Aluminum cookware glassware and wooden bowls appear. chrysanthemums brighten homes for the season.
County Highway Officer W Armstrong details three severe accidents in Green county within 24 hours. Two midweek crashes near New Glarus aloof Highway 39 involved teens and multiple drivers with major vehicle damage and injuries mainly minor. A Thursday incident west of Monroe left two women injured. a Bluff View bridge crash near 12 10 a m left two youths hurt.
Paris reported that General de Gaulle decided to resign as interim president of France due to his inability to compromise with the Communist party and form a coalition government. The move follows the Communists demand for key cabinet posts in the new three party coalition.
The Office of Price Administration will not reveal new vehicle price ceilings today as it reviews fresh cost data from dealers. Chester Rowland delays follow a prior promise to disclose ceilings for certain makes yesterday. The postpone ment marks the second delay in a week as officials weigh dealer arguments about absorbing manufacturer price hikes.
Admiral Ernest J. King told a House military committee that the U S Navy is not ready for a major battle now. He linked demobilization to disintegration of units and endorsed universal military training.
President Truman greeted the Wisconsin Badger football squad in a White House ceremony. The 62 players and officials, including captain Jack Mead and president William Hoard, traveled to Baltimore for a game with Navy and were met by Senator La Follette and University representatives.
Court House custodian Otto Schneider praised after county board funded new equipment to replace manual winding of the clock. He has spent about 195 hours winding over 15 years, turning the time wheel 24 times and the tapper 194 times per cycle, with heavy weights and thousands of turns. A power mower and a snow removal machine were also ordered for his duties.
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