Debate on Tactical Bombing and McNair Death
The piece examines the fatal Allied bombing incident in Normandy that killed Lieut. Gen. Lesley J. McNair and discusses how air power should integrate with ground forces. It notes past self inflicted losses, calls for boards of inquiry, and weighs the risks of heavy bombers operating with troops versus a distinct strategic air role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lesley J. McNair
Normandy
Navy
North Africa
Sicily
McNair
Pacific
Army Air Forces
France
Dewey Focuses on State Autonomy in Campaign Push
Governor Dewey portrays Washington as a dictatorship oppressing state and local governments. He rails against New Deal policies, claims a coercive federal bureaucracy controls governors, and argues to break up the Washington army before it strengthens one party rule. The St. Louis governors conference shapes a bid to present the question to voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Washington
New Deal
Dewey
Conference of Governors
St. Louis
Casualty Comparisons Highlight War Efforts Across Armed Forces
The article notes that current American war casualties exceed World War I figures but are spread globally across the navy army and marine corps. It credits medical units for rapid wound recovery and cites the vast reach of this war versus 1919 campaigns. It argues the casualty rate aligns with military gains overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War
Navy Departments
Navy
Army
Marine Corps
Major of St. Lo Hero Remembered in State Funeral Procession
The dying Major Thomas D. Howie of Staunton Virginia led a relief operation in St. Lo before a German shell killed him. His flag draped body proceeded through the shattered city by order of Major Charles H. Gerhardt as comrades recall his leadership and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 advises silence to avoid criticism during conflict. It reflects, in compact form, the belief that restraint protects reputation and safety amid perilous times.
Major de Seversky Airpower In War
The piece argues Goebbels promises new Nazi secret weapons cannot reverse Allied superiority. It notes strategic air power crippled German industry and morale, with rockets and robot bombs failing to alter the Battle of Germany. It discusses Messerschmitt 163 scouts and Germany’s limited means to halt Allied bombing while seeking faster fighters to disrupt Allied air operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Joseph Goebbels
Fuehrer
Goebbels
Germany
England
8Th Air Force
Europe
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Dee Sutene Sits In Cleveland Publishes Anounce
A fragmented clipping from Cleveland notes a Dee Sutene involved in a local event. Details are unclear but the mention points to a public activity centered in Cleveland with possible community impact.
Treat Women Workers Right in War Production Push
The Women's Bureau urges employers to ensure women workers are fit for duty. It calls for proper shoes, facilities, and a woman personnel director to head a counsellor system. It stresses selecting women by weight, height, strength, reach, nerves, judgment, and speed. Family responsibilities must be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Churchill
Women’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Local Briefs Highlight Weekend Visits and Appointments
Tribune reports weekend visitors in Mankato as Mr and Mrs Kizer Walker. L A Arnold Contracting of Eau Claire won La Crosse county airport grading on French Island. William Gillette elected commander elect of Roy L Wingers post receives notice of appointment as seventh district Legion commander to fill reterm of L V Weis.
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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
Legion
L. V. Weisense
Women golfers of La Crosse to compete in Blind Bogey event
Women golfers of La Crosse will compete August 5 in a Blind Bogey contest to qualify for the August handicap. Miss Marie Uhler of 1219 Park Avenue left for Chicago to visit friends. George White, stationed at Camp Douglas with the local National Guard detachment, was on a leave of absence Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Marie Uhler
Park Avenue
Chicago
George White
Camp Douglas
National Guard
Ritter Named Clerk in Western Wisconsin Revenue Office
Theodore Ritter, after years as deputy city clerk, was officially appointed clerk in the Internal Revenue Bureau for Wisconsin's western district. Wire news from La Crosse reports Germany has declared war on England and a major naval battle is anticipated. The chair from the Norwegian Lutheran church on West Avenue and Division has departed for Winona to attend a singers' convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Ritter
Internal Revenue Bureau
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Germany
England
Norwegian Lutheran Church
West Avenue
Winona
Batavian Bank Becomes Batavian National Bank
The final step in the bank's reorganization was the deed filing transferring the Main street building to Batavian National Bank. Five National Guard members head to Camp Douglas on August 15 for advanced rifle practice. George Erbst catches a 55 pound catfish while fishing at State street boat livery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavian Bank
Batavian National Bank
Main Street
Com
National Guard
Camp Douglas
Frank Liske
State Street
George Erbst
Hope Block Plan Women Will Function
Milwaukee report shows the state office of civilian defense directing the block plan has been discontinued except in emergencies. Miss Gertrude Puelicher, state chairman, hopes 40 000 enrolled women will keep functioning through county organizations while OCD executive director George Howitt notes curtailments due to the war. The plan emphasizes recruiting for armed services and a back to school movement for youths and rehabilitation of returning service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Gertrude Puelicher
George Howitt
OCD
Puelicher
Picnic at Sparta features youth kittenball game
Sparta Wisconsin headline notes a picnic on Wednesday August 16 at the new park organized by the Sparta Interested Citizen’s committee. The main feature is a kittenball game between youth recreation champions and their fathers, with A W Mitchell and Frank Neu directing programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Sparta Bureau
Sparta
Wis
Sparta Interested Citizen’s Committee
New Park
A. W. Mitchell
Frank Neu
Four Men on Lawn Evade Police After Dark Search
Seattle officers joined four men crawling on hands and knees across a lawn in darkness. The search continued as they mapped the area but one man’s false teeth remained unfound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Three Writers Examine Germany as Twentieth Century Arch Enemy
Ben Ames Williams argues Germany won World War I and, after survival through armistice, remains poised to win the current war. He notes German industrial and population dominance, the cruelty in conquered lands, and the need for a peace that strips Germany of victory, referencing postwar war crime trials and ongoing UN inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ben Ames Williams
NEA
Europe
Atrocities and German governance in wartime views
George Creel discusses public information, refuting Nazi propaganda, and Emil Ludwig comments on German culture and guilt. He argues that despite German genius and some good individuals, true power and responsibility lay with a ruling class that enabled Nazi ascent and mass obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Creel
NEA Service
Committee On Public Information
Europe
Belgium
France
Short Shots In State Politics in Wisconsin
Progressive party spokesmen fear a light governor primary vote may prevent qualification under state law. Governor Goodland enjoys media leverage while opponents face publicity gaps. Contests include Grant County race for Republican renomination and Knowles vs Broadfoot, with talk of Murray vs Kenny in the GOP primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Progressive Party
Orland S. Loomis
Wisconsin Council of Defense
Teachers’ Retirement Fund
Grant County
Hugh Harper
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
Progressives narrowed to Benz and Vaudreuil for governor
The shrewd Progressive politicians say the nomination race has narrowed to Alexander Benz of Appleton and Leon Vaudreuil of Kenosha. John Kaiser of Port Washington has campaigned little and is less known out-state, while Ralph Amoth of Eau Claire has little backing from party workers who influence the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Party
Alexander Benz
Appleton
Leon Vaudreuil
Kenosha
John Kaiser
Port Washington
Ralph Amoth
Eau Claire
Teachers Return to Work in Wisconsin and Minnesota
Miss Elma Sholes supervising teacher returns to the county superintendent’s office and resumes duties. She taught refresher courses for teachers during her vacation at five Minnesota counties: Montevideo Long Prairie Wilmar Alexander and Litchfield. Miss Mayo Blake also returns after vacation, having spent it 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 Leaders From Wisconsin and Chicago
CHICAGO Foresters elected G. H. Crowns of Kewaunee Wisconsin as high secretary at the closing session yesterday. 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 and Leader Press Details
Publication data for the La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press outlines ownership, staff titles, publication schedule, and postal registration notes. It lists T Burgess as publisher and R L Bangsberg as managing editor with A W Rice as city editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
la Crosse Tribune Co
Cass Streets
la Crosse
Wis
LA Crosse the Beautiful
T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
Tribune and Leader Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Associated Press
DeWitt Mackenzie on the Brittany Campaign and Production Strain
The Brittany drive shapes into a race to control key ports Brest St Nazaire Lorient and Rennes as Allied forces press the Nazis while warning that sustaining production must not drop. Allied gains boost morale though Hitler’s reinforcements threaten stability and momentum.
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Gp A
Breton
France
Hitler
Lorient
St. Nazaire
Questions and Answers from The Haskin Service Information Bureau
A reader query column answers common knowledge questions on topics from vitamin content in milk to Anzac origins and U S vice presidents by citing brief facts. Notable items include vitamin B2 loss in sunlight, Anzac formation, prisoner counts by Axis nation, and differences between strategy and tactics.
Notable abdications by rulers weary of rule
The text cites Diocletian, Constantine the Great, Charles V, and Christina of Sweden as rulers who abdicated due to weariness of power. It also notes a shelf query about obtaining the list of inventions for the armed services from the National Inventors Council in Washington DC.
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Doe
H. G. Wells
Diocletian
Charles V
Holy Roman Empire
Christina
Sweden
Armed Services
C.D. A
National Inventors Council
Washington
D. C
Home Law information booklet offered by La Crosse Tribune Bureau
The 1944 edition covers marriage force laws immigration contracts notes interest wills property copyrights and trade marks with other helpful information. A practical four percent page booklet prepared for laymen. fifteen cents postpaid. Include coupon and mail to Washington DC.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
Washington
D.C
Home Law
Horizon One Seven Pictured Movie Act
Pictured scene features an Egyptian sun god motif and a final act involving an actress. The fragment hints at a film or stage interpretation with mythic symbolism and a concluding sequence centered on performance.
Puzzle word list echoes scattered clues and answers
A jumble of numbered prompts appears with cryptic hints and partial entries. The page mixes terms like Nevada city and North Dakota with unrelated phrases, suggesting an alphabetic or crossword style puzzle compile.
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Cleveland
James Marlow
Tribune
ASA
J. R. Williams
United Nations Commission For
London
Emil Ludwig
Roentgen
John Wyngaard
Goodland
Ed Dean
Foresters Elect
DeWitt Mackenzie
Brittany
Brest
Loreit
Rennes
Bernard L. Montgomery
Red Armies
Italy
The
Haskin Service
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Great Britain
Britain
Theodore Roosevelt
Plaster of Paris
New York
Congress
United Nation
Hot Springs
Bradley
F. C. Smith
United Nations
Rome
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Denmark
Valdemar
Law Book
Coco
Nevada City
North Dakota
Great Lake
Alaska
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