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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1945
Page
1
Madison AP describes the wartime federal forest products laboratory as reopening after censorship kept it largely closed. report highlights its role in supporting war research and the restoration of scientific activity at the facility and its potential contribution to victory.
Claire Earleywine Burnett of San Francisco reportedly attempted suicide with sleeping tablets in an Arden case related incident. She had known for two weeks that her first husband Ganoers mate Ving Eimo Barry was involved.
An 11 month old Rockey infant from Twin Grove is identified as a polio victim. Initial fears centered on polio and paralysis as doctors confirm the diagnosis and vigil continues for the child’s recovery.
Times carrier routes show high cooperation with customers, leading to few failures and complete weekly pay. The article notes carriers balance school and paper duties, and customer support helps teens prepare for future work. Prompt payment aids the carrier finances and future success.
Senate debates a tax bill aiming to reduce taxes for low income Americans with a 10 percent cut and a potential 2 percent increase each January. The plan seeks to ease burdens on 12 million filers while warning that lifting the revenue base later could be difficult.
Protesters criticized race discrimination after a public letter from the DAR about granting use of a meeting space. The executive cited objections and described the process as unfair amidst claims of bias.
A fragmented item references Palestine and Jerusalem topics with garbled text. The readable portion hints at a sports or political brief but lacks coherent facts, entities, dates, or outcomes to summarize into a clear news item.
Nobel prizes may honor bomb achievements and long term payoffs. About 1,000 scientists contributed to the project, including Dr. H D Soyth of Princeton and Dr. E O Lawrence of UC, who helped develop a key plant for the electrical method.
A typhoon devastated Okinawa causing widespread damage to shore installations and hospital wards. Reports indicate 100 soldiers injured, four Japanese POWs killed, and several naval vessels sunk. The US fleet and surrounding area suffered heavy losses as rice paddies and infrastructure were damaged.
Washington representatives from 22 states plan to ask Reconversion Director John W Snyder for assistance in moving a 50 million bushel potato surplus. London union leaders condemn Britain's stevedore strike paralyzing ports and risking rationing, accusing Communists and others of encouraging the walkout. Kansas City fire after explosion injures four, three of them children, in a coat factory incident.
The log of the 45000 ton battleship USS Wisconsin recounts its World War II actions from 1944 to 1945 including Trinidad, Mindoro, Luzon, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and Hokae bombardments. Captain John W. Roper sent the record to Governor Goodland detailing the ship’s commissions and notable engagements.
Posthumous Silver Star awarded by President Truman to Corporal James Durgin of the anti tank company 301st Infantry 94th Division for gallantry during the Saar river crossing in Germany. He saved the ferry barge at the cost of his life. widow Betty Van Matre Durgin of Sharon, residence 1103 9th Street.
An inquest follows the death of a farm couple found slain in their home yesterday by their son Robert, 27. A rifle lay beside Bouchier, 70, with no sign of a struggle, and both bodies were discovered at opposite ends of the kitchen in Oneida township Outagamie Brown counties.
A weathered 12th day of October tale blends a cotillion of folklore with a weather report, imagining Columbus arriving with satire about labor law tightening. The piece riffs on colonial chatter, mislaid dates, and playful personae to frame a distant horizon of policy reform.
Postwar labor disputes trigger calls in Congress for new anti strike legislation while idle workers reach 452000. Lawmakers want mutual responsibility between labor and management, repeal of the Smith Connally act, and a single bill to amend Wagner. Coal strikes, gas rationing, and dock worker talks add to tension as national labor unrest spreads. Many issues blur as unions and employers face possible policy shifts.
Lt. Gen. Lucien D. Clay announces Allied seizure of the German chemical giant 1 G Farben. About 300 plants to be dismantled or repurposed for reparations and civilian use, with US zone plants central to the action. Foreign properties outside Germany remain unsettled.
The Senate approved Raymond Keough for a six year term on a faster time commission. The nomination by the President follows a demonstration that legislators avoid outright denial of presidential appointments.
A baby boy arrived at 12 20 this afternoon at St Clare hospital for his first look at the world joining Mr and Mrs Kenneth Peterson of Argyle The Monroe Evening Times notes the 47th birthday of its paper tomorrow Columbus Day and recalls Emery A Odell as the founder publisher observing the day and the ongoing news coverage.
Green County issued September relief totaling 1 075 27 to 42 persons all of whom are non employed. Medical dental and hospital costs accounted for 789 53 with nine families and 30 persons plus 12 singles receiving aid at 25 60 per person. Old age assistance paid 9 471 50 to 310 recipients averaging 30 55 while families with 60 dependent children received 1 263 66 and 5 766 for medical care. Nine blind persons received 302 50. Temporary care for 23 dependent children amounted to 483 96 spent on board in out of county institutions.
The national dairy committee of the American Farm Bureau federation urged continuing wartime economy measures in milk distribution. It asked support from consumer groups and labor organizations to preserve substantial savings in distribution costs, at least one cent per unit.
Monroe high faces Edgerton in a key game under a hot mood. Coach Howard Sharp orders a relentless attack while resting injured players for a final push toward the pennant. Edgerton, aiming to upset the favored Monroe express, hopes for a late surge as kickoff at 7 30 p m.
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