Postal System 80 Years Old Celebrations Mark Milestone
The 80th anniversary of the railway post office system is celebrated with ceremonies in Chicago and on the North Western line. Aug 28 marks the date in 1864 when Armstrong sent mail by rail from Chicago to Iowa, proving the concept's viability despite initial doubt from bankers and civic leaders. The Pacific Limited will carry a commemorative pouch for stamp collectors.
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Chicago and North Western Railway
Chicago
Anthis B. Armstrong
Assisister of
Chicago and North Railway
Pacific Limited
Armstrong
Railway Post Office
Glen Ellyn Philatelic Club
Union Army
Irst
Eastman Sentenced For Slaying of Selma Strauch
In Marinette Wisconsin Judge Arold F Murphy imposes a life term on Allen Eastman for the death of 15 year old Selma Strauch sister of his former wife. Forest County DA Allen Stranz says Eastman signed a confession noting the time of death at 12 30 am August 1 Eastman admits striking her jaw and choking her until unconscious then possibly kicking her as she lay on the ground before fleeing into the woods.
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Eastman
Rat River
Laona
Wiley backs compensation bill to ease unemployment woes
Senator Wiley urges a compensation bill to ease unemployment by uniting labor and management. He argues that the nation relies on builders and that leaders should foster unity and incentives to expand work opportunities.
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Washington
America
Wiley
Eden Silom
Wallace Assured Government Post If Election Victory
Vice President Henry A. Wallace has been assured a government position by President Roosevelt if the administration is returned in November, according to the New York Times.
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NEW York
Henry A. Wallace
New York Times
Frontline Distances Reported From Key Cities
Distances are listed from several locations including 322 miles from the eastern suburb area, 603 miles from Florence, and 626 miles from Seignolles with reference to French positions and lines along the front.
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Eastern Suburbs
Florence
Seignolles
Freckles and Friends Owl Stalk Price Confusion
A fragment notes Freckles and companions clashing over an owl stalk price. Ambiguous text hints at market or comic strip misprint with unclear details and stabilizing context.
Navy recruiting room reopens in La Crosse on Fridays
The La Crosse navy recruiting room, closed as a sub-station by order, will operate one day a week Fridays as a branch of the Chippewa Falls sub-station. Recruiter E J Beauchaine will staff room 313 in the federal building from 9 30 a m to 4 30 p m beginning Aug 18, targeting 17 year olds for training as radio technicians and Waves recruitment.
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la Crosse “Navy
Chippewa Falls
R. W. Shuey
Yeoman
la Crosse
E. J. Beauchaine
Beauchaine
Federal
Shuey
Dewey Leads Roosevelt in Three Western Midwestern States
Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota show Dewey leading Roosevelt in civilian polls. The Institute reports Dewey ahead in all seven midwestern states including Illinois Ohio Michigan Indiana plus Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin. The box score shows electoral votes and state by state percentages with Dewey leading in most.
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Princeton
N. J
Thomas E. Dewey
Roosevelt
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dewey
Institute
Illinois
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Mid-West
Minn
Wisc
Dewey F.D.R
New York
Oregon
U Boat Pens Are Pounded by Army Observation Planes
A U S Army observation plane over Lorient France reports on the sinking of the U-boat pens as American armor tightens the siege. The garrison leader is said to be navy officers determined to fight to the last man while 88 mm flak batteries and heavy shells pin the defenders.
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Lorient
France
Orange Defiance
Charles D. Damon
Ames
Iowa
Europe
Lowent
Navy
Cub
Brittany
Fort Sill
United States
Willkie Invited to Confer With FDR on Foreign Affairs
Two New York papers report President Roosevelt invited 1940 Republican nominee Wendell Willkie to discuss foreign affairs in a letter dated about July 13. Willkie declined to comment when asked.
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New York
Wendell Willkie
Roosevelt
the Times
the Herald Tribune
Willkie
Doan Remains as Goodland Aide After Resignation
Edward Doan who joined Gov. Goodland’s staff as press secretary on June 1 will continue duties for the governor. He resigns his post as lecturer at the University of Wisconsin School of Journalism but remains on the governor’s team in a largely unchanged role.
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Madison
Wis
Edward Doan
Goodland
University of Wisconsin School of Journalism
Marines Expand Pendleton Training For Future Actions
Camp Pendleton adds 14 hours to weekly field work for leathernecks. New time focuses on judo bayonet fighting knife and club battles and hand to hand combat to prepare Marines for future actions against the Japanese.
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San Diego
Calif
Guadalcanal
Tarawa
Marshalls
Saipan
Guam
Camp Pendleton
Devil Dogs
Poles Launch Heavy Attack Along Adriatic Coast
Polish troops threw an infantry and tank assault along a six mile Adriatic front. They captured high ground above Cesano valley and crossed the Cesano river after an initial two mile advance. Scapezzano Monterado and Corinaldo towns fell and three hundred prisoners were taken. The drive neared Pesaro as German counterattacks failed.
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Rome
Adriatic
Cesano
Scapezzano
Monterado
Corinaldo
Ancona
Pesara
Rain and shelling limit action on Allied fronts
Heavy rain drenched the 5th army front and thunderstorms hit the 8th army front, restricting operations to artillery exchanges and patrols. General Alexander's HQ reported Florence unchanged with little activity beyond sniping.
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5Th Army
8Th Army
Sir Harold Alexander
Florence
Man Who Kept Fire Alive 60 Years Dies At 84
Saluda North Carolina obituary notes William Morris aged 84 who maintained a fire started 150 years ago by his ancestor Robert Morris of Philadelphia. Morris died in a Tryon hospital and left the flame with his nephew Hampton Owens before admission.
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Saluda
N. C
William Morris
Tryon
Robert Morris
Philadelphia
Blue Ridge Mountains
Morris
Hampton Owens
USO Seeks Musical Instruments in City
Camp McCoy engineers urge La Crosse residents to donate unused musical instruments to boost soldier morale. Instruments need not be in perfect condition. the USO will collect at the center or arrange home pickup.
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Camp McCoy
la Crosse
USO
Sunday Services In Rural Churches LA CRESCENT PRESBYTERIAN
Bible school at 10 a m and services at 11 a m led by John Kroonemeyer in LA Crescent. Lewis Valley church holds 9 a m services and Halfway at 11 a m with time change noted. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday hosted by Mnnes Carl Johnson G Witte and Manley Jostad.
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LA Crescent Presbyterian
John Kroonemeyer
Pastor Bible School
H. C. Smeby
Lewis Valley
Halfway
Ladies’ Aid _ society
Mmnes
Carl Johnson
G. Witte
Manley Jostad
Pastor C. T. Paulson Sermon at 10 30 A M
The Rev. B A Johnson of Decorah Iowa will deliver the sermon at 10 30 a m services led by Pastor C T Paulson.
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C. T. Paulson
B. A. Johnson
Decorah
Draft Walsh for Congress Club payment record
Authorized and five dollars and forty cents paid by Draft Walsh for Congress Club. R. C. Rice, Secretary State Bank Building La Crosse Wisconsin.
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Walsh
Congress Club
R. C. Rice
State Bank Bldg
la Crosse
Wis
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