West Salem Packing Receives War Food Award at La Crosse
La Crosse canning firm West Salem Packing earns an A award from the War Food Administration for premier food processing. Officials will present the honor at Memorial Auditorium amid praised local efforts in wartime production and supply.
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War Food Administration
West Salem Packing Company
Memorial Auditorium
la Crosse
War Department
Wendell MacEldowney
West Salem
Canning Company
la Crosse County
Roosevelt as commander in chief before Pearl Harbor debated
The piece argues Roosevelt used the term commander in chief for years and questions his prewar navy buildup and strategy. It cites Walsh’s record on Guam fortification, naval funding, and Admiral Stark remarks on a two ocean navy, with accountability split between Congress and the executive.
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Pearl Harbor
Roosevelt
America
United States
Navy
Guam
Walsh
Naval Affairs Committee
United States Senate
Navy Department
House
Congress
Senate
Admiral Leahy
Naval
Admiral Stark
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
France
Philippines
Better Hurry Turkey Watch for a Turkish shift in World War II
The piece argues that after earlier flirtations with Germany Turkey may break with the axis as Soviet and Allied advances grow. It speculates a Turkish entry could trigger Bulgarian surrender and push Allies into the Balkans, altering the war’s balance.
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Turkey
Tunisia
Ankara
Germany
Cassino
France
von Papen
Bradley
Europe
Bulgaria
Balkans
Hitler
Reich
Russia Uses Polish Team to Forge Diplomatic Gains
The article argues Russia strengthens its European position by backing a Polish government with Polish troops rather than appointing German-style quisling rulers. It praises Stalin as a deft diplomat, noting his blunt style yet effective work in Poland to win goodwill among satellite states.
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Russia
Poland
Europe
Marshal Stalin
What Others Think
The article discusses morale among German troops on the Italian and Norman fronts amid internal Nazi rifts. It suggests German soldiers remain disciplined but affected by home dissension and propaganda, facing pressure from advancing Russian forces and possible repercussions for officers aligned with Nazi leadership. Private Jerry may question the cause yet still fight to avoid personal or family danger.
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Milwaukee Journal
Reich
Junker
Jerry
Hitler
Herr Himmler
Germany
Retreat Before Prejudice Beliefs Split Union Labor
Chicago Sun-N. Members of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes oppose employing 59 American citizens of Japanese ancestry as track laborers. Facing pressure, Illinois Central laid off the workers to avoid a strike. War Relocation Authority confirms they are American citizens needed for war effort. General Clark praises Japanese American valor in Italy. Is prejudice to prevail?
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Chicago Sun
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Illinois Central
Harold S. Jacoby
War Relocation Authority
WRA
Mark Clark
100Th Infantry
Italy
Chicago
Congress Has This Problem In Demobilization Debate
Editor notes this is the second of three stories on home front demobilization. Baruch and Hancock outlined postwar plans including surplus property disposal, unemployment easing, and contract settlements. The piece discusses Will Clayton's authority, training and reemployment under Gen Hines, and proposed unemployment compensation bills by Kilgore and Murray.
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Congress
Washington
White House
B. M. Baruch
John Hancock
Will Clayton
Senate
Clayton
Fran Hines
Veteran Administration
CIO
AFL
Labor
Kilgore
D-Wva
Murray
D-Mont
La Crosse scene features music clinic and civic projects
Local reports note La Crosse music students returning from the Wisconsin music clinic at the University of Wisconsin in July. Also mentioned are Eau Claire visitors, a dancing club outing at Leach’s park, and committees focused on a new municipal bath house and a bridge on Copeland Avenue.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin Music Clinic
University of Wisconsin
Orville McKeen
Lester Rialto
Eau Claire
Yesterda
Oxford Dancing Club
Leach’'s Park
Mississippi
la Crosse River
Copeland Avenue
Elsie Scanlon
Chicago
St. Anthony de Padua Hospital
Margaret Brown
Fraternal Reserve Association of Wisconsin
Marinette
Raymond Keeler
Madison
Phi Beta Pi
Fraternity
St. Louis
Riverside
Onalaska
Erick Krashang
Fessenden
N. D
J. P. Riley
D. E. Tainter
Viroqua
Veterans Job Opportunity Quote by Brig Gen Hines
Brig Gen Frank T. Hines, veterans' administrator, asserts the need to ensure job opportunities for those seeking work. The remark emphasizes creating pathways for veterans to gain employment.
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Frank T. Hines
Veterans’ Administrator
Baby born in southern town stands five feet tall
A concise item notes a baby born in a southern town measuring five feet in height. It adds a general remark on the appeal of War Bonds and promotes cheerful purchase as the ABCs of War Bonds.
Smith and Bricker named on America First ticket in Detroit
Gerald L. K. Smith was named presidential nominee by the America First party in Detroit. Gov. John Bricker of Ohio denounced his listing as Smith's running mate, saying he is a candidate for vice president on the Republican ticket only and will not have his name used in connection with the party.
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Detroit
Gerald L. K. Smith
America First
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Smith
Bricker
Columbus
America First Party
Michigan
Britain Faces Postwar Shipping Challenge Versus U S
S. Burton Heath argues that the United States will emerge from the war with about 2,500 modern cargo ships while Britain trails with roughly 1,500 older vessels. He contends postwar plans should favor Allied access to trade and demobilization of Axis fleets to protect global shipping and world peace.
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New York
United States
Great Britain
British Isles
Britain
Germany
Frank J. Taylor
American Merchant Marine Institute
U. Ss. A
Nippon
Campaigns lack issues mark 1944 Wisconsin race
In Madison the 1944 state election centers on Gov. Goodland with little dispute over his record. Opponents attack mainly his age and emphasize veterans relief, industrial growth, and new markets, while highlighting a quarrel with the legislature as their tactic.
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Madison
Wis
Goodland
Murray
Kenny
Otsen
Wisconsin
Sparta E Bond Quota Misses Target in Fifth War Loan
Sparta division of Monroe county reports sales totaling $833120.05 for the Fifth War Loan. E bond quota of $400000 fell short by about $25000. Five townships failed to meet goals while most precincts exceeded targets. Local service men purchased $16000 in bonds, totaling $32000 credited to the coin with the division receiving half.
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Tribune
Sparta Bureau
Sparta
Wis
Monroe County
R. E. Wildes
Angelo
Jefferson
la Fayette
Leon
Little Falls
New Lyme
Portland
Town of
Wells
Village of
Cashton
Melvina
City of Sparta
The Road To Berlin Front Distances
The report lists approximate front-line distances for World War II theatres. Russian front 322 miles from Praga near Warsaw, Italian front 605 miles from Senigallia, and Normandy front 630 miles from Troarn.
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Associated Press
Praga
Warsaw
Senigallia
Normandy
Troarn
Funeral services for Miss Marguerite LeHand in Somerville
Miss Marguerite Alice Missy LeHand 46 longtime personal secretary to President Roosevelt will have funeral services tomorrow morning at St John's Church North Cambridge Burial at Mt Auburn Cemetery Roosevelt expected to attend the services The Caribbean sea includes an area of about 7500 miles
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Somerville
Mass
Marguerite Alice
Missy) le Hand
Roosevelt
St. John’s Church
North
Cambridge
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Big Moment in the Invasion Moves to France
DeWitt Mackenzie calls the Cotentin breakthrough a turning point in World War II, noting Allied gains open space for mass forces. He describes American advances from Granville to Avranches and Canadian and other Allied flanks threatening von Kluge, with Paris and Brest possibilities emerging as decisive objectives.
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Mareshal von Kluge
Question and Answer Digest from The Haskin Service
A collection of Q and A items on topics from history to science. It covers subjects like beach bricks a unit for landing forces in WWII, Hannibal Hamlin’s political career, costs of army mules and Rural Electrification Administration customers, Stradivarius ownership details, Verdun pigeon messengers in 1916, government vessel ownership limits, Montgomery and Bradley in Normandy, first TV play, Yellowstone Trail length, Marines Hymn authors, Reed Congress Reed Rules and costs of war through 1944 estimates, early primary elections and Cygnus the Northern Cross.
PICTURED SCREEN STAR AND A ROMAN WEIRD SLUMBERER
A word puzzle clue list features entries such as YOUNG ACTRESS and HORIZONTAL, with cross references for 13 14 15 16 and other terms. Pictured screen star and related definitions lead to a themed crossword fill including Roman and Morindin dye.
Blimps in Navy convoy protection and anti submarine patrol
In the present war the United States Navy uses blimps for convoy protection and anti submarine patrol duties, providing airborne defense and surveillance over sea lanes and fleets.
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United States Navy
Constantinople Occupied After World War I by Allied Powers
Constantinople was occupied by Great Britain France and Italy from November 13 1918 to October 2 1923 during the postwar period following World War I.
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Turkey
Constantinople
S.P.M
Great Britain
France
Italy
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press Company Info
Publication details for the La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press list address, publisher, editors, and status as a syndicated newspaper member. Includes meeting placement and post office dating information.
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LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
la Crosse Tribune Co
Cass Streets
la Crosse
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