Smith Connally law defended for war effort and transit disputes
Washington notes praise for the Smith Connally act after the Philadelphia transit strike. It argues government seizure of property stops strikes and curbs union interference with interstate commerce, while foes seek repeal. The piece recalls Roosevelt veto and two thirds override, and criticizes CIO political pressure and enforcement laxity.
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Washington
Philadelthan
United States
New Deal
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Roosevelt
CIO
Philadelphia
Keep Going Keep Going: American Resolve in Normandy
An Overseas NY Sun correspondent recalls a Normandy moment when a commander told troops to keep going after reaching a objective. The bold directive, “To hell with objectives keep going,” lifted morale at home and abroad and underscored American grit as Allied push surged.
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New York Sun
Normandy
Paris
Germany
America
France
Italy
Pacific
Roosevelt letter shows tired president seeking civil life
The article analyzes President Roosevelt's acceptance letter announcing a fourth term bid. It argues the president reveals physical and mental fatigue from 11 years in office, expressing a desire to return to civil life and Hyde Park. The piece notes political reactions and potential impact on war decisions and national direction.
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Roosevelt
Robert E. Hannegan
Hannegan
Hudson River
Dewey
Hyde Park
America
Germans Propose Handling of Potential Threat Officers
A historical note reflects a German approach to addressing officers considered a future threat to peace, implying a controversial plan or policy. The wording suggests a wartime or postwar context and passive inference about authorities facing risk from military leadership.
Alimony Shortfalls Stir Divorce Critique on Family Privacy
A reader argues that alimony terms in divorce fail to address child support and welfare, suggesting financial plans should prioritize children's needs. The remark highlights tension between spousal support and parental duties within contentious settlements.
Nemesis Over Germany in Warfront Turn of Tide
The piece argues that Germany’s repeated conquests are failing as Russian advances press Kaunas Riga and Warsaw while Allied forces push from the west. It notes rising Allied momentum, German retreats, rising prisoner numbers, and a shift toward unconditional surrender as the war erodes Hitler’s regime.
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NEW York Times
Prussia-Germany
East Prussia
Suwalki
Germany
Poland
Hitler
Kaunas
Riga
Latvia
Warsaw
Corentin Penisula
Italy
Third Reich
Barbs and Beliefs In A War Era Life
A Maryland man notes his wife spent over 5000 trying to cut costs but only the bankroll benefited. The piece jokes about wartime fortunes and the quirks of politics and social norms, from butter prices to blood drives and everyday advice.
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Maryland
Rush Of Workers Questioned As War Nears
Washington officials dispute reports of a mass exodus from war plants to civilian employ, saying no figures prove a general rush and urging continued production for war tools. Byrnes and McNutt claim strong controls, while WPB and labor offices cite lack of data and design changes delaying any exit.
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Paul McNutt
War Manpower Commission
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Office of Labor Production
War Production Board
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Local Democrats nominate Maurice Hussa for county treasurer
Ten years ago Maurice Hussa of Bangor was nominated by the La Crosse County Young Democratic club at city hall for county treasurer. The item also notes Miss Lucille Hurley and Miss Helen Paris winning a beauty contest and a Hollywood Premiere event featuring the film Smarty.
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F. H. Hankerson
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Alfred James
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Toronto
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Sparta
H. G. Selby
Recognition Sought for Railroad Workers’ War Effort
Senator Pat McCarran asked War and Navy secretaries to award the army-navy E to railroad workers. He said railroad employees have been a large, vital group of civilian soldiers essential to the war’s efficient conduct and should be acknowledged.
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Reno, Nev
Pat A. McCarran
D-Nev
Army-Navy
McCarran
Secretaries of War
Navy
Deaths Last Night Across U S Regions
Brig General James F C Hyde commanding New Hebrides service command died of heart disease at Forge hospital Phoenixville Pa Miguel Antonio Otero Sr 84 governor of New Mexico 1897 to 1901 Erma Perham Proetz 81 executive VP Gardner Advertising Company John Stephen McGroarty 81 California poet laureate former congressman and writer in Los Angeles
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Washington
James F. C. Hyde
Service Command
New Hebrides Islands
South Pacific
Ay Forge Hospital
Phoenixville
ST. Louis
Erma Perham Proetz
Gardner Advertising Company
Los Angeles
John Stephen McGroarty
California
Congress
Wisconsin entomologist urges cabbage growers to spray
A Wisconsin culture entomologist calls on state cabbage growers to spray to control a brood of worms expected soon. Moths have laid heavy egg clusters over 13,000 acres, mostly in Racine and Kenosha, with eggs hatching early in August. Killing young worms now is easiest before they reach the leaves.
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Madison
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Urg
Wisconsin
Racine-Kenosha
Think You're Having It Tough
The article argues that U S teachers face severe financial strain as low salaries fail to rise with inflation and wartime costs. It notes faculty struggle to meet fixed obligations while supporting war bonds and charities, warning inflation would dramatically affect education. It concludes teachers would neither steal nor tolerate theft by others.
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United States
Would Our Women Accept Loot
Mary Roberts Rinehart argues that European wars center on loot including territory art and personal property. She criticizes women who benefit from stolen goods and says war means sacrifice not gain. She urges gratitude for those who seek an early end to the war and not revenge.
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Mary Roberts Rinehart
Europe
There'll Always Be An Option
A satirical piece notes the freedoms of American life and the choice to endure simple delays and discomfort at Lake Wannagaway. It playfully argues citizens may opt for hardship and travel inconveniences rather than comfortable routines, concluding with a personal decision to abstain from the vacation.
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Lake Wannagaway
John Wyngaard’s Political Enigma Evjue’s Wisconsin Path
Madison editor William Evjue, owner of the Capital Times, balances New Deal zeal with Republican support for Goodland. He champions Wallace’s liberalism, contemplates a third party, and faces a split with the Wisconsin Progressive movement as he ponders his future in 1944 politics.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
William Theodore Evjue
Madison Capital Times
Evjue
Goodland
St. Louis
Governors’ Conference
Dewey
Howard J. McMurray
U. S
Ife
McMurray
Harry Sauthoff
Sauthoff
Henry Wallace
Democratic Party
Truman
Wallace
America
Wisconsin Progressive Party
Progressive Party
This Is the Army raises ten million for Army relief
Irving Berlin reports that the stage and film production This is the Army has earned ten million dollars for the Army Emergency Relief Fund. The announcement highlights the show's accomplishments and proceeds directed to military support.
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Army
New York
Army Emergency Relief Fund
Irving Berlin
Road Distances to Berlin From Allied Fronts
The report lists distance measures to Berlin from three fronts. Russian front 322 miles from eastern Warsaw suburbs. Italian front 603 miles from Florence. French front 630 miles from Troarn.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Florence
Troarn
Von Papen Reported Returning to Berlin From Paris
Nazi controlled Paris radio said Franz von Papen German ambassador who left Turkey when relations with Germany broke, had arrived in Berlin.
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Paris
Franz von Papen
Turkey
Germany
Berlin
Police tightens watch on Mexico City vice districts
Mexico City police deploy special inspectors to monitor night spots after multiple vice drives leading to closures in the capital.
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Vice World
Mexico City
Police Department
Mexico
Pilot Norman Skogstad fights into German Silesia battle
Lieut Norman C Skogstad of Barron Wisconsin on his first combat mission last night shot down four ME 109s in a running aerial engagement from Blechhamer in German Silesia into Hungary.
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Norman C. Skogstad
Barron, Wis
Blechhamer
Silesia
Hungary
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press masthead
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press publishes afternoon and Sunday editions from La Crosse Wisconsin. The paper records editor names R L Bangsberg and A W Rice and notes its 1904 post office entry and AP affiliation.
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la Crosse Tribune Co
Cass Streets
la Crosse
Wis
R. L. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
Tribune and Leader Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Associated Press
DeWitt Mackenzie Analyzes Hitler's Likely Stand
The piece argues Hitler will retreat to inner fortresses to defend Paris and the English Channel coast while delaying Allied advances. It notes a northeast retreat, a defensive Avranches setback, and a last stand along the Vistula and Oder fronts as Nazi defenses falter.
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Channel
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Germany
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Warsaw
Oder
Answers to Questions From The Information Bureau
Reader inquiries cover edible sunflower oil park history battlefield areas and presidential Masonry ranks. Notable items include the Richmond National Battlefield Park deed details and Sunflower oil use in shortening.
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Cummings
Spain
West Indies
Dreams Booklet Offer From Washington Bureau
Our Dream book contains 32 pages of dream interpretation material. Send ten cents postpaid with a coupon to the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington D C for a copy called Dreams. Include name street city state and mail to Washington D C.
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