Optimism vs. reality on war end timelines and Pacific outlook
The article weighs Churchill’s cautious optimism on Europe’s near end against U.S. naval concerns. It predicts German defeat possibly by late 1944 with a shorter interval before Japan’s surrender, but warns Japanese resistance could extend into 1945 or 1946. It notes supply, base, and air-force constraints in the Pacific, especially at Mariana bases, and questions Russia’s role post German victory.
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Navy
Churchill
House of
Atlantic
Europe
France
Germany
Japan
Pacific
Manchuria
China
Siberia
United States
Marianas Islands
Guam
Saipan
Mariannas Islands
Britain
Philippines
Formosa
War on Italian POWs stirs protest over celebrations
A planned celebration for Italian prisoners at the Jeanette army ordnance depot was halted after public outcry led by the Pennsylvania American Legion, echoing earlier Massachusetts protests. The piece argues Italians are prisoners of war while Americans fight on.
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Army Ordnance Depot
Jeanette
Pennsylvania American Legion
Massachusetts
Tunisia
Sicily
Rome
Mussolini
United States
Italy
United Nations
The Russian Miracle in World War II Supply Lines
The piece credits Stalin and the Russian general staff with a hidden system delivering massive munitions and food across vast fronts at high speed. It notes armies advancing up to 30 miles daily, stressing supply as the key factor behind Soviet fighting power and contrasting prior failures in 1908 and czarist times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalin
Japan
Czar
Welles Critical of U S Span ish Civil War Policy
Sumner Welles former undersecretary of state criticizes Washington for its neutrality in the Spanish civil war and urges aid to the republic. He contends President Roosevelt approved the policy though away from Washington and questions much of his state department treaties.
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Sumner Welles
Spain
Washington
France
Welles
United States
Spanish Republic
Roosevelt
State Department
Remark on Hitler assassination attempt sparks sharp quote
The note praises the bold remark from an observer who warned that living as a bum invites violent end, referencing the failed plot against Hitler. It highlights the harsh line about fate and the bomb.
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Hitler
Yanks Headed for Paris Recalling Doughboy Tales
The report notes American troops marching toward Paris recall stories told by doughboys of 1918. The phrase highlights a sense of history guiding current troops as they advance, framing the journey with memory and resolve.
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Paris
Garner Deliberates Move as Wallace Looms
The question asks if Garner will delay his move to create space for Wallace, and whether Truman might join him. The note implies potential shifts in personnel with Wallace positioned to enter, prompting speculation on Truman’s subsequent alignment.
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Garner
Wallace
Truman
McNutt Would Have Been Running Mate With 558 Extra Votes
On the first ballot McNutt fell short of securing the vice presidential spot by 558 votes. Had he received those additional votes he would have become the president's running mate.
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McNutt
South American astrologer predicts year-end apocalypse
A regional astrologer in South America forecasts doom for the year, but observers note the claim resembles a humorous misreference to Hitler by critics pointing out the dubious basis and potential misinterpretation of celestial signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitles
Babson on Shifting Investment Wisdom for Modern Portfolios
Roger W. Babson argues that era of simple diversification and conservative picks is changing. Tax, costs, and rates erode returns, requiring investors to seek value, special situations, and growth in bonds and equities while scrutinizing indenture terms and rights of stockholders.
Friends Are All You Have to Keep from Strangerness
A reflective note on companionship emphasizing that true friends guard you from becoming a stranger, offering guidance on social bonds and personal resilience.
FEPC records show widespread complaints of racial bias
James Marlow reports that while southern whites call out white supremacy protests, FEPC records indicate 2111 complaints of racial discrimination nationwide with 561 in the South and 1550 elsewhere. The agency notes actual cases may be higher and cites cities with Negro workers in bus and streetcar roles.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Fair Employment Practice Committee
FEPC
Neto
New York
Detroit
San Francisco
Cleveland
Chicago
Buffalo
Los Angeles
St. Louis
England
Region
North
South Dakota
Nebraska
Minnesota
Jows
Ten Years Ago Brewmaster Resigns From G Heileman
Louis Schoen resigns after nearly four decades as brewmaster at G Heileman Brewing. La Crosse art colony to meet in Brownsville Minnesota August 5. Marie Wilson returns from Beloit World’s Fair visit. Excursion to Winona planned Thursday by Christ Episcopal church women auxiliary. Dr H Protz attends chiropody convention in St Paul then returns Friday. Emily Turek leaves local YWCA girls work secretary post.
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Louis Schoen
G. Heileman Brewing Company
la Crosse
Winona
Women’s Auxiliary
Christ Episcopal Church
H. Protz
St. Paul
Emily Turek
YWCA
Local hires and moves noted in Reitzel and region
Miss Mae Fittinghead resumes duties as fitter in I. B. Knutson's Reitzel department after vacation. Norman Iverson of North La Crosse travels to Whitehall. Olaf Laurgaard of La Crosse, promoted from bell hop, leaves for Spokane to resume work after a sojourn here.
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Mae Fittinghead
I. B. Knutson
Reitzel’s
Norman Iverson
North la Crosse
Whitehall
Olaf Laurgaard
la Crosse
Spokane
Wash
Lem Franklin Negro Heavyweight Dies After Ring Injury
Lem Franklin a Chicago Negro heavyweight died in Newark city hospital after a July 24 knockout at Meadowbrook bowl. He suffered a brain concussion and partial paralysis from his fall, with hospital autopsy planned to determine the cause.
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Newark
N. J
Lem Franklin
Chicago
Meadowbrook Bowl
City Hospital
Larry Lane
Trenton
Herbert Conner
Franklin
Harrison Martland
Stray Goat’s Antics Stir Decatur Dog Catcher
Decatur dog catcher James Curry picked up a stray goat in the line of duty and took it home. The goat provoked the catcher, trampling Curry’s bean patch and prompting the man to place the animal with a passerby rather than wait for an owner.
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Decatur
Lil
James Curry
Curry
Son of Milwaukee Native Interned in Sawitzerland
Lieut. Donald Tofte the son of Dr and Mrs Paul Tofte of Milwaukee is reported interned in Sawitzerland. He served as a Liberator pilot and is believed to be a native of La Crosse.
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Donald Tofte
Paul Tofte
Milwaukee
Sawitzerland
Dr. Tofte
la Crosse
Farmer Gives Milk to Allied Troops in France
An American farmer in occupied France provides free milk and cream to U S troops on the invasion front. He refuses to let the Allies be commandeered, saying he earned money selling to the Germans and now can aid the Allies.
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U. S. 9Th Air Force
France
The Perils Of Inflation Warned By Booth Tarrington
An author argues inflation harms all, urges readers to save and invest rather than spend. He warns many prospering Americans unknowingly fuel rising prices. He calls for buying War Bonds and insurance, and for vigilance with every dollar to aid soldiers and postwar stability.
The Day War Ends Hope and Inflation Warning
An author and critic urges Americans to support the home front to prevent inflation from wrecking peace. He warns that unchecked prices, wages, and spendings could erase wartime gains, urging buying war bonds, limiting goods, and restraint in requests for raises. The public’s stance will shape outcomes.
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Vanderbilt University
R.L.R. A
Europe
Lieutenant Governor Primary Sees Busy Doorstep Contest
Wisconsin Republican lieutenant governor race draws eight bidders as Rennebohm leads in early outlook with Brown and Dawson close. Fraedrich Donley Nowak Finnegan Werkmeister also contend, while the winner may seek the 1946 governorship despite the short term.
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Madison
Wis
Gosh
Capitol
Oscar Rennebohm
Taylor G. Brown
Oshkosh
Charles A. Dawson
Rennebohm
Wisconsin Townships, Inc
Arnold Fraedrich
Nekoosa
Fraedrich
Wisconsin
Willis Donley
Goocland
Leon Nowak
Milwaukee
James Finnegan
Otto Werkmeister
Finnegan
Nowak
Rep
Wasilewski
Anthony Gawronski
Werkmeister
The Great Retreat Begins in Normandy Front
DeWitt Mackenzie reports the Anglo American forces press deep into Nazi ranks on the Normandy invasion front. Churchill credits the Russian army with major impact. If Brest falls and Cherbourg is pressed, Allied power grows with Brittany and Paris within reach as German divisions resist.
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France
Normandy
Hitler
Churchill
Brest
Cherbourg
Paris
Vire
Brittany
Haskin Service Answers Questions on Milk Based Substances
The Haskin Service provides reader Q A from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau. Questions cover milk derivatives plastics clothing alcohol vinyl and synthetic rubber. Also includes watch compass use nylon hosiery first appearance and other fact facts with brief answers and dates.
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J.S.B. A
Weight Control booklet offers simple weight management guidance
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau offers a booklet Weight Control explaining foods and nutrition, vitamins, calories, proteins, carbohydrates, and how to plan daily menus to maintain weight. It includes a weight table for men and women and costs ten cents postpaid sent to Washington DC.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
It Takes Time To Eat Up Profits
Brookfield Missouri report humorously recalls Billy the Argus assistant collector who met a subscriber with only a nickel. He bought a slice of fresh chocolate pie for 10 cents, then used 15 cents to cover the paper bill, noting the time it took to eat the pie.
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Brookfield
Billy
Brookfield Argus
Glasses Survive Trip Through Wringer In Kansas Laundry
Rush Center Kansas Mrs Fred Bartel reports her husband found his glasses in the pocket of overalls run through the family washer and wringer They remained unhurt and unbroken despite a trip through the wringer and exposure to cemented areas
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Rush Center
Kas
Fred Bartel
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press Masthead
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press published daily and Sunday in La Crosse Wisconsin lists staff roles and licensing details. It notes publication under the Lee Newspaper Syndicate and Associated Press credits for news dispatches and local pens.
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la Crosse Tribune Co
Cass Streets
la Crosse
Wis
LA Crosse the Beautiful
W T Burgess
R L. Bangsberg
A W. Rice
Tribune and Leader Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Associated Press
Word Puzzle Clues and Short Answers Snapshot
A reading list of crossword like clues with numeric cues and abbreviations. Entries include aviation style terms and classic puzzle hints such as Noahs boat and Carmine, alongside abbreviations like illinium and rupees. The fragment suggests a puzzle page with definitions and cross references.
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Fear For Production
Roger W. Babson
James Marlow
Tribune
Catcher
J. R. Williams
By Booth Tarrington
By Clifton Fadiman
By O. C. Carmichael
John Wyngaard
DeWitt Mackenzie
The
Haskin Service
Eye Street
C.E.E. A
Great Britain
R.C
G.A.U. A
Wilmington
Delaware
Dewey
G.N.D
Sarah Bernhardt
D.F.H
N.N.H. A
N.S.C. A
Eben Emael
Joseph Conrad
John Galsworthy
Gals
Worthy
Conrad
T.I A
U. S
C.M.A. A
Brazil
South Continent
Thomas Paine
Paine
L. M
LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
Ari Ty
U.S. Army
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