Hirohito Seeks Meeting with MacArthur Sparks Abdication Talk
Tokyo reports say Emperor Hirohito visited General MacArthur in a rare display of deference amid rumors of a constitutional redraft to permit abdication. BBC cited talks of possible changes, though no confirmation was given. Japanese officials declined to disclose topics.
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Marlin Spencer
Morrie Landsberg
Tokyo
Hirohito
General MacArthur
British Broadcasting Corporation
Japan
BBC
Douglas Willis
Associated Press
Allied
MacArthur
Koichi Kido
Admiral Fujita
Bonner Fellers
Maj
Saubion Bower
Start Checking of Farms in County For Compliance
County begins farm conservation checks to secure federal payments. Checks run through year end with some farmers finishing early and seeking prompt federal payments. State fieldman Lewis Turnes tells 39 committee members farms may be visited or a central site used for performance fee data. Town committees assist in applying for payment, with forms sent to Madison and checks issued from a Chicago federal bank.
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Lewis Turnes
Court House
Madison
Chicago
Police Invite Officers to FBI School in Madison
Sheriff Evan C. Chambers said the city will attend the final investigation school of law enforcement at Madison on October 11 while operating with reduced staff and may not be able to send a delegate.
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Final Investigation School of Law Enforcement
Madison
Evan C. Chambers
Strikes Spur Idle Millions, Oil Talks Renewed in D.C.
In Washington strikes idle about 2 million workers, while oil producers face impasses. Weather notes describe a heavy rain and forecasts of frost across the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, with temperatures dipping into the 20s to 40s in northern areas and rising later in the week.
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Washington
Trade Paralyzed By N Y Walkout Of Elevator Men
A national labor conflict expands as New York elevator operators strike, spreading to 100 more structures. The week sees millions idle nationwide with oil workers looming, and federal conciliators urged to move discussions to Washington.
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N. Y
Associated Press
Edgar L. Warren
U. S. Conciliation Service
Chicago
Washington
Schwellenbach
Warren
Manhattan
CIO Elevator Operators and
WLB
Oil Idustry
CIO
New York City
AFL
War department bulletin on Bong crash and army strength
The War Department reported Maj Richard Bong, a Pacific air ace, flew 11 jet flights before crashing to his death in one. A PA letter to Senator Wiley quoted former Secretary Stimson saying it would be arbitrary to forbid Bong from flying the jet. Officials indicated army strength may dip to about 1,630,000 by July 1. Also Budapest reported Bela Miklos has accepted a US peace-treaty recognition offer, with the United States making the proposal last Saturday, two days before the Soviet offer.
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Washington
War Department
Maj
Richard Bong
Pacific Air
Lockheed PA
Wiley
Stimson
Department
Bong
Budapest
Bela Miklos
United States
Soviet Union
Truman
New England
Tobey
New Hampshire
Aiken
Vermont
Browder
House
Civil Service Committee
Senate
Anti Polio Group Reports County Efforts and Goals
The Green County chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis outlines accomplishments and future aims. It details aid for polio victims including convalescence support, braces, shoes, and orthopedic treatment, plus camp referrals and research funding.
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Puorens
Green County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
National Foundation
Pian Acs
Ries
Third of Meat to Be Ration Free Beginning Sunday
The OPA announced a ration-free period starting Sunday through December 27 for lower grade beef veal and rib with no points required. Ham burger lamb and veal patties and all cheap cuts will also be ration-free, while choice cuts stay on the list at current point values. Canned meats and fish see point reductions, and total meat supply aims to rise from 115 to 147-150 pounds per year per person.
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Washington
CPA
OPA
Agriculture Department
Delinquent Taxes Reduced as City Payment Arrives
The delinquent real estate tax roll of 1 063 dollars was cut by 142 dollars after Edward Ray from New York City paid in. The Times notes a second publication of unpaid taxes next Wednesday. Taxes unpaid by Oct 16 will be sold in Green County. if still due after four years the county may deed the property.
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New York City
Edward Ray
Stauffacher
Times
Green County
War Casualty Toll Reduced and Missing List Revisions
The nation trims the war toll by 594 with total casualties now 1,070,672 including 922,339 Army and 148,333 Navy. Former Ohio Governor Bricker in Boston for Scottish Rite event hints possible 1946 Senate bid, deferring decision after fall municipal elections.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Bricker
Senate
Boston
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Harold H. Burton
Supreme Court
MacArthur Policies Hailed by LaFollette at Milwaukee
Col. Philip LaFollette, former Wisconsin governor and MacArthur aide, told Executives Club that U S occupation policies in Japan may guide Asia. He praised MacArthur for punishing wrongdoing while building lasting reform and cited Philippines progress as proof of American influence. Rosenberry Honored at Masonic Degree Ceremony in Boston with others like Will Hays and Mark Clark.
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Milwaukee
United States
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
Orient
Philip F. LaFollette
Wisconsin
MacArthur
Executives Club
LaFollette
General MacArthur
Europe
Philippines
Honor Rosenberry
Boston
Marvin B. Rosenberry
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Masonic Order
Will Hays
Mark Clark
Utters
Austria
Robert S. Beightler
Luzon
Times Carrier Collection Request On Saturday
A message asks readers to have correct change ready when a Times carrier calls on Saturday morning. If payment cannot be made then, it may be done on Friday or in advance the office and the carrier will receive credit on collection cleanup record. The Times thanks readers for their cooperation.
New Bus Station Opens Monday in The Times Annex
Aronroe’s new bus station will open Monday at 907 16th avenue in The Times annex for ticket sales and a waiting room. Carl Holsinger is station manager with Mrs Holsinger, keeping the station open from 6 30 a m to about 10 30 p m. Badger and Cardinal buses will use the station after moving from the courthouse square. Entry is angled to the sidewalk. inbound buses will park parallel to the curb on 16th avenue with doors opening to the walk. Space for three buses end to end will be marked. no other vehicles may occupy the zone. Plans for rear restroom facilities approved by the industrial commission. Holsinger setting up a counter for sandwiches and plans for baggage shelves a magazine rack and wicker chairs. temporary ticket counter to be enlarged.
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Aronroe
Times
16Th Avenue
Carl Holsinger
Industrial Commission
Holsinger
Truman laments Senate rejection on jobless pay reform
President Truman told the House ways and means Democrats the Senate let him down by shelving unemployment relief. He urged reconsideration of the committee 14 10 vote and stood by his proposal for 26 weeks and 25 dollars weekly. Press Secretary Ross said Truman spoke vigorously and expected House action to follow.
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Washitgess
Truman
House
Ways and Means Committee
Democrats
Senate
Charles G. Ross
Truman Miter
Congress
Chairmanton
D-Nc
Coughton
Wisconsin Bond Drive Quota Reduced in Victory Loan
Wisconsin cuts its eighth Victory Loan quota to 203 million dollars from 263 million, with the corporation limit at 117 million and individual buyers set to 86 million. The drop follows a prior campaign where Wisconsin sold 525 million and 150 million for individuals. A regional conference with 500 bond officials from multiple states is planned for next Wednesday.
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Waukee
Ury
Wisconsin
State War Finance Committee
Washington
Colorado
Nebraska
Missouri
North and
South Dakota
Ilinois
Kansas
Minnesota
Towa
Boy Scouts Collect Paper and Rags Saturday Morning
Scouting units plan a Saturday forenoon collection of paper and rags to fund activities for four city troops. Two scouts from each troop will meet at 8 am in Spring Square, with bundles due by 9 am. Trucks from Lakeshire Marty and Solomon firms aid the effort. no tin cans collected.
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Weber
Monroe
Stewart F. Kingston
U. S. Grant Council
Spring Square
Lakeshire-Marty
Solomon
Clark Kleckner
Harvey H. Holland
John Andereck
Thomas Gaughan
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Chrysler Corporation
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Murray Corporation
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Kelsey-Hayes Wheel Company
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United Steel Workers Local 85
Iet
Russia
Ominato
Phil LaFollette
John Stevenson
Los Angeles
Cpl
Hamilton Field
Stevenson
California
House Naval Committee
War and Navy Departments
Andrew May
D-Ky
House Military Committee
Carl Vinson
D- Ga
Ellender
D-La
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Wis
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Winslow
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