11 Oct 1945
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1945
Page
1
World War II era reports describe a Monroe plant halting the K ration line as reconversion looms. Scientists led by Dr Arthur Swanson improved the cheese spread with butter and ham or bacon, now canned in Lakeshire Marty. The line produced about 165000 tins daily, over a million weekly, with some extra production for surge needs.
General MacArthur met Japan's new Premier Baron Shidehara and outlined plans for broad social and political reforms. He urged rapid liberalization of the constitution and instructed immediate action to provide clothing, food, and housing for the Japanese people in the coming winter.
Rev. Gaston Crier of Montreal has accepted a call to Monroe as minister of the Universalist church. Services are at 10 45 a m with Sunday school at 9 30. The move follows a poliomyelitis threat.
CBS Manila report says 90,000 soldiers lack quarters after a typhoon hit Okinawa on Tuesday. Five killed and about twenty wounded are reported as the storm worsened conditions for Western Allied forces.
An article fragment notes the Argentine Campo de Mayo garrison seizing the war ministry as the military government consolidates power, with Col. Juan Peron still influencing politics. In Wisconsin, Circuit Judge William F. Shaughnessy grants divorce to Mrs. Elda L. Follansbee from Assemblyman Clyde W. Follansbee, with no contest. Miss Elizabeth Yerxa of Madison discusses war end impacts on families and children.
A fragmented report notes discussions by naval officers on atomic bomb counter measures and the broader claim that atomic weapons could become a weapon. It references the joint military commerce sub committee and remarks by Wallace about Soviet Asia and scientific espionage in a cautious, unclear context.
A fragmented report notes a debate over creating a holiday for Americus Vespucci. The text hints at objections from a figure named Cristobal and mentions inspectors and a busy schedule affecting closure. The fragmentary wording leaves key details unclear.
A mobile unit of the Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis association will offer a chest x ray exam clinic in Monroe at the high school gymnasium on October 22 and 23. About 450 people are expected. films will be read by a physician and reports sent to individuals. The program also includes milk subsidy payments over the next two weeks for Green County producers with drafts cashed at county AAA offices.
Allied leaders announced a swift postwar return plan in which more than 200000 service members would be repatriated monthly to the United States for six months. By end of March about 1250000 men will have been brought home, leaving roughly 400000 still in occupation forces and manning U S army posts in the Pacific.
Congress praised a blunt policy urging withholding loans to Russia and Britain until policy changes are made. Officials warned the blunt language could strain US relations and hinder diplomacy. Representative Colmer supported the stance while others urged moderation in messaging.
The county reduced the delinquent 1944 real estate tax roll by about $400, leaving $1,300.47 to be sold as tax certificates to the county on Tuesday. Tax certificates will be issued to the delinquent properties and held by the county.
Washington AP reports reconversion officials widely favor loosening wage controls soon to curb work stoppages. Snyder advisers suggest wage boosts 10 to 18 percent with modest price increases, while a higher rise could trim worker pay. Labor lines hold around 450,000 as textile plants reopen and coal and shipyard strikes continue in Ohio Tennessee Indiana New Jersey New York and Pennsylvania.
The notice urges shoppers to finish orders in three days for holiday deliveries. It mentions posting parcels without certain permits and outlines a delivery by Christmas Day. The text references sailors, waves, and twin calves as unrelated fragments, noting a family matter tied to Maurice Visiger and farm practices.
Harold T. Smith announces Milwaukee area milk distributors may pay higher prices for high testing milk. The order, aimed at preventing diversion to Chicago, does not affect consumer prices and allows 5 cents per hundredweight for each 0.1 point butterfat above 3.5 percent, and at least 5 cents per hundredweight for each 0.1 below 3.5.
In a rare cross party show of unity lawmakers press for a $5.35 billion tax cut as the Ways and Means Committee advances a take it or leave it package. Chairman Doughton says balancing the budget and reducing the national debt require tax relief and spending limits. The House accelerates action, barring floor amendments without committee consent, aiming for quick passage by nightfall.
The county property committee met to review county land and buildings including the courthouse and jail. They left several decisions to the full county board meeting on Nov 13 and invited the OPA Milwaukee office to present its case. Louis H. Kohli was approved to rent the northwest corner room of the old Citizens Bank building on a month to month basis starting Oct 15. A quit claim deed for Faye R. Doyle and Nellie R. Doyle will be granted upon payment of $125, covering the county’s interest. Other property matters were deferred, with work such as roofing and lighting improvements and a power mower for the courthouse lawn discussed. The board adjourned to meet Oct 17.
After a harsh rebuke from a shopper the Cuba sugar shipment finally arrived to the local store. Today sugar shelves show limited per person to curb demand as freight delays eased.
The Times predicts Christopher Columbus will land tomorrow with pleasant conditions. Weather forecasters had expected rain but now say Friday will dawn bright and mild. Local excitement grows as the celebratory mood builds for the land ho moment.
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