15 Oct 1945
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1945
Page
1
Reports indicate the Japanese military presence in the islands has ended, with no combat forces remaining. Citizens react with mixed feelings as the era of aggression seems to conclude, signaling a decisive shift after years of war.
Berlin reports the international war crimes tribunal delaying its first formal session by three days at the request of Russian representatives. Indictments against 24 top Nazis were expected today.
Washington reports the third month of peace as controls on civilian construction and some travel are removed. Officials foresee job growth but warn labor strife could delay reconversion. Wage disputes loom and price levels may rise. the OPA keeps resale prices for goods. Strikes and labor board issues persist as controls ease.
Navy commander W. Goepner, 34, credited with ordering the first Pearl Harbor gunfire at 6 40 a m December 7 1941. He fired on a submarine six miles off Pearl Harbor as depth charges pursued. Japanese claims vary on submarine type and crews.
The yesterday high reached 43 with a low 33. By noon today the temperature rose to 50. Forecast calls for fair and warmer weather tomorrow.
Dutch East Indies lieutenant governor Dr. Hubertus Van Mook offered to meet with Indonesian rebel leaders including Soekarno to discuss a truce as uprisings threaten Batavia and the colonial regime. Reports say 50,000 Dutch women and children are isolated by Indonesian forces, with British ships pledged to move Dutch troops to Java.
Henry Gonnson and John Claussen of Blanchardville escaped serious injury when their light pickup overturned near the county farm north of Monroe. Both men sustained minor cuts and bruises. Johnson and Claussen were charged with drunken driving and liquor to appear in court Wednesday. A separate Sunday accident on Highway north of Monroe involved Etna Discher and Ruth Discher. their car overturned while turning, a third vehicle driver Leslie Schwitz, Orangeville, struck the left front fender, but no injuries occurred and damage was about $100.
The Associated Press reports AFL longshoremen have begun returning to New York harbor, lifting cargo backlogs and lowering national strike totals. In Hollywood, the Screen Actors Guild offers limited support to the walkout, while miners, lumber workers, and motion picture staff continue to be affected across several states, with talks resuming and unions seeking non-discriminatory rehiring.
Chicago report quotes Owen M. Richards of the American Dairy association saying a surge in butter production and the army releasing 80 million pounds for civilian use will enable ending butter rationing by December 1. He notes the outlook improves daily and first civilian shipments will hit markets soon.
Paris reports Pierre Laval was executed for treason after a failed poisoning attempt and a quick firing squad death at Fresnes prison. The former French premier faced the high court and Darnand’s circle, with a dramatic last act to cheat fate and die with Vive la France in his mouth.
Prosecutor Col Jaworski urged a seven member tribunal at Wiesbaden to convict seven Germans accused of mass murder at a facility he called a production line of death. He asserted the defendants killed hundreds of Poles and Russians and implied the killers sought favor if Germany had won the war. The trial featured claims of deliberate cruelty and a defense plea for clemency.
The United Nations announces the creation of the Food and Agriculture Organization to lead a long term battle against hunger. FAO will not be a relief body but a teaching guide, gathering expert knowledge and coordinating with other UN agencies to boost global food production and markets.
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