Tactical Bombing Debate Shapes Normandy Operations
The piece weighs the role of heavy bombers in tactical support versus strategic use, noting past incidents of friendly fire and the learning curve in coordinating air and ground forces. It highlights McNair’s death as an emergency case and calls for improved training and integration of air power with advancing troops.
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Normandy
Navy
North Africa
Sicily
McNair
Pacific
Army
France
Dewey Sees Fight to End Washington Control of States
The piece portrays Governor Dewey portraying the New Deal as an ongoing occupation of state and local governments. It argues he aims to rally state leaders to resist federal intrusion, labeling federal workers as an army aiding a one party system. It cites St Louis governors conference as a turning point.
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Pigamanice Bug Eye
Washington
New York
New Deal
Dewey
St. Louis
War casualties and medical gains outpace past conflicts
The piece compares American casualties in the current war with World War I, noting the spread of combat worldwide and the navy’s heavy losses in protecting shipping. It credits medical units and modern science for higher recovery rates, while suggesting the overall casualty rate aligns with military gains.
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Ce War
Navy
Army
Marine Corps
Major of St. Lo Hero Remembered in Staunton
The body of Major Thomas D. Howie of Staunton Virginia was carried in state through St Lo after his death in battle. He led a battalion to relieve encircled troops when a German shell struck, uttering See you in St Lo before leaving headquarters. The tribute reflects the courage and camaraderie of American soldiers.
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St. Lo
Thomas D. Howie
Staunton
Virginia
Norman
Charles H. Gerhardt
Brooklyn
In war days keep your mouth closed and it won't be open
A terse wartime maxim urges restraint to avoid criticism during conflict. It stresses silence as a shield when public commentary could invite reproach or danger.
Major de Seversky Airpower In War
Analysis attributing German morale strategies to Goebbels and the allure of secret weapons. It describes Nazi claims of new devices such as rockets and robots, their limited impact, and Allied bomber supremacy over Germany. It notes the Messerschmitt 163 as a tested rocket plane and outlines Germany’s strategic weaknesses and possible countermeasures.
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Hitler
Joseph Goebbels
Fuehrer
Goebbels
Germany
England
Ean
8Th Air Force
Europe
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Enerty Ert End Brings Ben Sprinkling Reminder
A fragmented note recalls a ben sprinkling that underscores the idea twisted lettuce makes a nice dish for readers.
Treat Women Workers Right Says War Production Drive
Washington urges employers to ensure women workers stay in war production with proper footwear, job fit, and facilities. The Women’s Bureau calls for women supervisors, counseling, and careful job placement based on weight, height, strength, nerves, and a pre employment physical exam while considering family duties.
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Washington
Churchill
Women’s Bureau
The
T of Labor
Local Briefs Highlight Weekend Visit and Civic Notices
Tribune notes Mr and Mrs Kizer Walker of Mankato Minn visiting for the weekend. L A Arnold Contracting Eau Claire won La Crosse county airport grading on French island. William Gillette named seventh district Legion commander to fill unexpired term. La Crosse women golfers to compete Aug 5 in Blind Bogey contest for handicap. Marie Uhler of Park Avenue left for Chicago to visit friends. George White with National Guard detachment at Camp Douglas on leave.
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Kizer Walker
Mankato
Minn
L. A. Arnold Contracting Company
Eau Claire
la Crosse County
French Island
William Gillette
Roy L. Wingers
American Legion
Seventh District Legion
L. V. Weis
la Crosse
Marie Uhler
Park Avenue
Chicago
George White
Camp Douglas
National Guard
Wisconsin deputy clerk becomes clerk in revenue office
Theodore Ritter today received his official appointment as clerk in the internal revenue bureau for the western district of Wisconsin. Wire news to La Crosse reports Germany has declared war on England and a major naval battle is expected. The Norwegian Lutheran church chair on West avenue and Division has left for Winona to attend a singers convening.
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Theodore Ritter
Internal Revenue Bureau
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Germany
England
Norwegian Lutheran Church
West Avenue
Winona
Batavian Bank Reorganization Advances With Deed Transfer
The final step in reorganizing the Batavian bank into Batavian National bank was completed yesterday with a deed filing transferring the Main Street building to the new company. Five members of the local National Guard units will move to Camp Douglas on August 15 for advanced rifle practice. While fishing from Frank Liske's boat livery on George Street yesterday, Igest landed a 55 pound catfish.
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Batavian Bank
Batavian National Bank
Main Street
National Guard
Camp Douglas
Frank Liske
Georse Street
Igest
Hope Block Plan Women Will Function
MILWAUKEE state office of civilian defense directs block plan has been discontinued except in emergencies. Miss Gertrude Puelicher, state chairman, hopes 40 000 enrolled women continue to function through county defense councils. George Howitt notes curtailments in OCD activities amid war. Puelicher urges continued recruitment for armed services and a back to school drive for youths reluctant to leave high wages, plus aiding in rehabilitating returning service members.
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Milwaukee
Gertrude Puelicher
George Howitt
OCD
Puelicher
Picnic at Sparta to feature youth kittens game
Sparta Wis August 16 picnic by Sparta Interested Citizens committee at the new park features a kittenball game between youth recreation program champions and their dads. A. W. Mitchell leads kitten ball program and Frank Neu directs the youth program at the high school gym Tuesday and Friday nights.
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Tribune Sparta Bureau
Sparta
Wis
Sparta Interested Citizen’s Committee
New Park
A. W. Mitchell
Frank Neu
Four Figures on Lawn Evade Police in Curious Night Search
In Seattle four officers investigated a noise report and found four men crawling on hands and knees across a lawn in darkness. The patrol soon joined, but one man’s false teeth were missing and never found.
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Seattle
Writers View 20th Century Arch Enemy and War Crimes
Ben Ames Williams argues Germany won World War I and would win again without real peace. He cites population, industry, and conquest to claim Germany dominates Europe and must be deprived of victory via postwar accountability. He notes the UN War Crimes Investigation Commission documents rape torture and massacre by German leaders.
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Ben Ames Williams
NEA
Germany
Europe
United Nations U Sion
London
Good Germans and their role in governance
Emil Ludwig argues that while some Germans show culture and guilt over war atrocities, real power has long rested with an unreformed ruling class. He notes the 1932 Nazi rise, cites public indifference as complicity, and warns against trusting self rule to prominent Germans and their supporters.
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Emil Ludwig
NEA
Roentgen
Germany
Short Shots In State Politics
Progressive party leaders fear a light governor primary vote could keep the party from qualifying its gubernatorial nominee. Gov Goodland projects heavy media exposure, aided by Ed Dean, while opponents face a weak field. The piece notes Grantcom contest, Knowles versus Broadfoot, and wagers on Murray versus Kenny in the GOP primary.
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Madison
Wis
Progressive Party
Orland Loomis
Progressive
Wisconsin Council of Defense
Wisconsin Blue Book
Teachers’ Retirement Fund
Grantcom
Hugh Harper
Amet de
Wisconsin County Boards Association
Bradly McIntyre
Assembly Finance Committee
State Emergency Board
Warren Knowles
Grover Broadfoot
Mondovi
State Board of Tax Appeals
Milt Murray
del Kenny
GOP
Progressive race narrows to Benz and Vaudreuil for governor
The shrewd Progressive leaders see the nomination contest tightening between Alexander Benz of Appleton and Leon Vaudreuil. John Kaiser of Port Washington trails with limited campaigning and lower out-state recognition, while Ralph Amoth of Eau Claire has minimal support from party workers who influence the outcome.
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Progressive Party
Alexander Benz
Appleton
Leon Vaudreuil
John Kaiser
Port Washington
Ralph Amoth
Eau Claire
Miss Elma Sholes Returns to Work in County Office
Miss Elma Sholes, supervising teacher, resumes duties in the county superintendent's office after a vacation with St. Cloud Teachers College faculty. She taught refresher courses for teachers at five Minnesota county seats Montevideo Long Prairie Wilmar Alexander and Litchfield. Mayo Blake also spent her vacation at Mosinee.
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Sparta
Wis
Elma Sholes
St. Cloud
Teacher’s College
Minnesota
Montevideo
Long Prairie
Wilmar
Alexander
Litchfield
Mayo Blake
Mosinee
Foresters Elect High Officers in Closing Session
CHICAGO G H Crowns of Kewaunee Wisconsin was elected high secretary of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Reelected high trustees include John E McCabe of Superior Wisconsin.
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Chicago
G. H. Crowns
Kewaunee
Wis
Order of Foresters
John E. McCabe
Superior
La Crosse Tribune records acknowledgment of staff and affiliations
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press publishes afternoons and Sundays from La Crosse Wisconsin. R L Bangsberg is managing editor and A W Rice is city editor. The paper notes its founding date and post office registration. It is a member of the Lee Newspaper Syndicate and the Associated Press credits.
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la Crosse Tribune Co
4Th
Cass Streets
la Crosse
Wis
R. L. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
Tribune and Leader-Press
Lee Newspaper
Associated Press
Conquest of Brittany Spurs War Drive to Knockout Time
DeWitt Mackenzie notes the Brittany push races to roll up the peninsula before German reinforcements arrive. He cites Brest, St Nazaire and Lorient as key ports to guard, Rennes as a critical rail hub, and warns that Britain and the United States must maintain material output to seal an early knockout.
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Brittany
Normandy
Brest
St. Nazaire
Loreit
Rennes
Breton
France
Mas Utenis
Bees Sauwer
Lorient
Ask-and-answer column from the Haskin Service read to readers
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau provides Q A items answering questions on science history and general knowledge. Examples cover vitamin B2 loss in milk sunlight origin of Anzac placement of poets laureate US vice presidents plaster of Paris composition centipede legs Rome in the states and more with brief factual responses.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Ae St
N. E
Washington 2
Actress Horizont/ 1 7 Pictured movie actress
Crossword style clues list including Egyptian sun god and terms for feelings street and elements Erbium symbol or exist and affirmati on. Vertical hints include Great Lake path high card and city in Alaska.
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Alaska
Notable abdications by weary rulers
Notable instances include Diocletian and Charles V who abdicated due to weariness of rule. Christina of Sweden also abdicated for despisal of royal duties, choosing retirement over governance.
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Diocletian
Charles V
Holy Roman Empire
Christina
Sweden
Invention List Access From National Inventors Council
A copy of the list of needed inventions of interest to the armed services can be obtained from the National Inventors Council in Washington 25 D C, upon request.
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Armed Services
C.D. A
National Inventors Council
Washington
D. C
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