Roosevelt policy aims for Pacific trusteeship not annexation
The United States plans joint trusteeship over strategic Pacific islands near South America and Japan rather than full sovereignty. Under a unified command, US generals or admirals would lead Allied forces while Britain and France retain civil administration in some territories. The goal is base access and protection, not new colonial holdings.
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Washington
United States
France
Great Estee
Pacific Ocean
South America
Roosevelt
Seattle
Great Britain
Pacific
United Nations
Singapore
Hawaiian
Japan
Mexico
Panama Canal
Chile
South Pacific
Hawaii
North America
New Zealand
Australia
Dutch Indies
Philippines
Central
North Pacific
New Guinea
New Caledonia
Aleutians
Southwest Pacific
Apan
August Wisconsin primary seen as voter apathy looms
The La Crosse Tribune notes a quiet August primary with many candidates aiming for state and federal offices while urging voters to participate. It warns against Wisconsin Townships, Inc. mobilizing the disinterested and frames campaigns as a show where voters must hire qualified people for public jobs.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Townships, Inc
U. S
Congress
Goodland
Rennebohm
Wiley
Stevenson
War fronts and behind lines signal decisive crises ahead
The Week Begins notes Germany and Japan face looming decisive crises as Allied pressure in France and Italy grows. German forces retreat from Florence hint at Gothic line attacks while the Mediterranean campaign expands. Allied moves could target the Balkans via Turkey and the Pacific war council at Pearl Harbor aligns with Churchill on accelerating victory over Japan.
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Germany
Japan
Europe
Pacific
France
Italy
Florence
Alexander
Mediterranean
Turkey
Balkan
Pacific War Council
Pearl Harbor
Sun Worship in India and Impending Coal Winter
The report notes continued sun worship traditions in India and warns of a potential coal shortage impacting the coming winter. The article links energy concerns to cultural practices and suggests heightened attention to fuel supplies.
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India
Air power reshapes transport and ownership claims across sea and sky
Major de Seversky argues air travel redefines transport, dissolving old rights of railroads and shipowners. He says aviation creates a single global “air ocean,” with surface carriers and traditional interests needing to yield to air’s unique laws and potential for transoceanic service. The piece notes England’s stake and the shift from land and sea to a continuous air realm.
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Dema
United States
England
Army
Navy
Cripps
Globe
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Book Helps Vets Find Jobs With Guidance On Careers
James Marlow reports on a new 500 page book for veterans outlining 23 000 occupations and job families. USES counselors will use it to match discharged service men with civilian posts after World War II. The guide serves as a starting point, not all answers, with copies set for U S Employment Service offices and industry partners.
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WMC
U. S. Employment Service
Monroe County Primary Provides Few Contests
Sparta and Tomah residents face a quiet primary with no party nominations on the county ballot. All current office holders seek re election without opposition on the Republican side. Democrats present one candidate per office, leaving contests mainly for county clerk, treasurer, sheriff, coroner, clerk of circuit court and register of deeds.
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Sparta
Wis
Monroe County
Alex L. Nicol
Loren E. Austin
Roland E. Wildes
Bert O. Johnson
Maurice J. Lanham
Oliver A. Hanson
Leo J. Goodman
Elizabeth F. Crosen
Register of Deeds
J. L. Winn
Tomah
Roy Wolfe
Louis E. Champlin
Ruben Mock
Norwalk
Leslie H. Dana
Ethel Sowle
Churches Plan Summer Festival in McGregor Iowa
St Mary's parish of McGregor and Marquette plan a summer festival on Saturday August 20. The all day event will be in the park at Marquette with entertainment contests and prizes donated by local businesses and supporters.
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Mcgregor
St. Mary's
McGregor and
Marquette
Case
London Deep Shelters Open To Public Amid Bomb Fears
The piece describes London's deep shelters now open to residents, with 8000 bunks per shelter and 16 sections on two levels. It notes air conditioning, canteens, washing facilities, medical staff, and the need for permits to use the shelters while many still sleep in railway stations.
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London
Hitler
Copland
International Brigade
Spain
Hunpad
Wisconsin Eyes Safeguards to Protect Highway Funds
A Wisconsin legislative push seeks a strict legal separation of highway and general funds to prevent diversion. The state highway commission, led by James R. Law, supports an anti diversion law and a separate highway fund to ensure money stays for road construction and maintenance.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
State Highway Commission
Commission
James R. Law
Gorland
Law
State Highway Department
State General Fund
The
Highway Commission
General Treasury
Wisconsin Highway Progress
Plan Gathers Milkweed In Vernon County
Vernon County plans to gather milkweed pods this fall to make life belts. A committee led by W. J. Schallock will distribute 8 000 sacks to rural schools beginning in September. The project invites all students to watch for patches. two sacks yield one life belt and 8 000 sacks could produce about 4 000 belts.
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Viroqua
Wis
Vernon County
W. J. Schallock
Tember
Schallock
R. A. Power
E. A. Schipper
Oren Johnson
R. S. Hirsch
Edith Brevig
Blair mail carrier receives navy commission and training plan
Harry Paul Blair mail carrier has been enlisted in the navy and received a commission as ensign earlier this month. He will report to Princeton University on August 25 for indoctrination training. He travels with his wife and two sons. Mrs. Paul and the boys will stay with her mother, Mrs. Wilcox, in Whitewater while he attends school.
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Blair
Wis
Harry Paul
Navy
Princeton University
Princeton
N. J
Paul
Whitewater
Alice Wilcox
La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press Info
Publication details for La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press include publishing staff names, address at Cass Streets La Crosse Wisconsin, and note of Associated Press affiliation. date entered as second class matter June 13 1904.
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le Crosse Tribune Co
Cass
la Crosse
Wis
Eisenhower's Great Order Frontline Battle Report
DeWitt Mackenzie highlights General Eisenhower urging vigilance as Allied forces press in France. He notes a fleeting yet definite window for victory, with Canadian troops advancing from Caen and American armor moving from Argentan while German escape attempts tighten in the Seine area.
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Eisenhower
France
Ike
Joes
Seine
Paris
Caen
Argentan
Answers To Readers Questions In The Haskin Service
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau offers answers to varied questions on topics from population density in Palestine to the U S government land holdings and the weight of a human heart. The compilation includes figures on land ownership, wartime casualties, radar range, and historical notes on the Pony Express and Edgar Wallace.
Author Four Finishes Five Negative Six Black Bi Seven Prince
A cryptic fragment lists clues and phrases such as Author Four Finishes Five Negative and Black Bi, suggesting a puzzle style item. The piece mentions terms like Prince and Particles and notes near Biblical references with assorted wordplay.
Fortune Telling Booklet Sold By Coupon Offer
Information on reading cards teta leaves and stars and dreams included in Fortune Telling. It promises omens and superstitions amusing for parties. Postage 15 cents, coupon payable to The La Crosse Tribune Information. Mail to Washington DC with name address and state.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye Street
N. E
Washington
D. C
la Crosse Tribune
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Heileman
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Te Depot
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William F. Kaage
Chicago
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Milwaukee Country Club
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George van Auken
Rose Grove Circle
Henry Knebes
William Downs
Sunshine
Wyo
Arthur A. Gelatt
A. B. Gelatt
Sweden
la Crosse Press Club
A. E. Bleekman, Jr
E. E. Irvine
E. O. Vik
St. Louis
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Fifth
Main Streets
Irvine
J. R. Williams
Coraspan
Rosette Hargrove
John Wyngaard
LAW Speaks
LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
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Haskin Service
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J.B. A
Burma
China
Navy Department
U. S. S. Jeffers
W. A
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Prd
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Eagle
William Saroyan
A. A. Saroyan
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