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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1944
Page
6
An article argues that Governor Dewey should publicly address the expected postwar transition plan. It contends the U S approach to a general international organization must avoid binding military domination and warns against tying peace to a prolonged transition period.
President Roosevelt stated that victorious Allied armies will occupy Germany and Japan after the war. He warned Axis powers that peace terms short of unconditional surrender are impossible and that military rule will precede peaceful governance, signaling the end of false hope from the dictators.
The Wisconsin primary shows fading Progressive influence as few top candidates qualify for November ballot and Merlin Hall of Black River Falls fails to win the nomination. Socialist nominee gains in districts, while Roosevelt’s national role limits Democratic gains and party prospects in the state stay uncertain.
Britain and the United States reach a wartime postwar oil plan with hopes it will avoid rationing for class A consumers and provide continued energy supplies.
The note suggests concerns over a fall hat are unfounded, describing the issue as very small. It uses light language implying minimal impact on ladies.
Major de Seversky argues Admiral Nimitz hints Japan could be forced to surrender without invasion through air and sea power. He contrasts sea blockade concepts with air supremacy, noting that true blockades rely on air power and that Japan’s air force must be neutralized before any oceanic strategy can work.
Washington sources report Senator George predicts early postwar tax program work will focus on social security. Key decisions include equalizing federal state assistance, expanding coverage to farm workers and public employees, and creating a broad medical and hospital care plan. Automatic payroll levy rises from 1 to at least 2 percent loom, potentially 5 percent with veterans credit a likely target.
The Caledonia street brick pavement between St James and Logan streets was authorized weeks ago as a Federal Emergency Relief Administration project and will be finished today. Local social notes mention visits, meetings, and travels of residents and officials.
Chicago reports the 42 story Medinah building tied to a public auction sale. John Mack seeks to buy the Michigan Avenue club for about 1.5 million after a court invalidated a prior 875 thousand sale. Mack operates hotels in Chicago and Detroit and plans a 1 million remodeling to convert public space into hotel rooms.
Actress Lillian Arch a os lodges divorce suit against film star Bela Lugosi after 11 years of marriage she says they separated Tuesday Bela Lugosi Jr listed as son in the suit unclear records indicate Lugosi known for monster roles in films from Hollywood.
The article outlines the planning for an international peace organization led by the United States Great Britain Russia and China with Dumbarton Oaks conferences set to begin August 21. It notes prior study since 1939 and 1942 Hull declarations stressing sovereign equality and joint action by large and small nations.
Madison dispatch notes Governor Goodland's sweeping primary triumph, aided by cross party support, with Wiley's easy Senate nomination. Analysts consider Kenny and McCarthy as possible 1946 contenders while cautioning about campaign toll and defeat stigma.
Local price and rationing boards have power to withhold fuel oil rations from anyone who destroys coal or wood burning equipment or sells or gives it away without good reason to obtain a ration. Previously boards could only revoke outstanding rations after destruction or deactivation of other equipment.
Two boys aged six and eight were apprehended by Sparta police after breaking into the Classic theater during supper hour. They stole between 15 and 20 cents in change by unloosening a latch on the double doors.
Rae E. Walters regional OPA administrator warned Springfield district staff that price control and rationing will continue long after the war with Germany ends. The remarks came during yesterday's briefing on postwar economic measures.
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press is a daily and Sunday paper published in La Crosse Wisconsin with T Burgess as publisher and R L Bangsberg as managing editor. The paper is entered as second class matter June 23 1904 and is a member paper entitled to use all news dispatches credited to it.
DeWitt Mackenzie analyzes Hitler’s possible moves after the Normandy and southern France setbacks. He outlines a defensive line along the Seine to guard Paris and the Channel coast, and notes Nazi forces shrinking to about 30 divisions by Normandy and Brittany.
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau presents a Q and A roundup answering questions on war command names, baseball records, snake behavior, Brazil in WWI, divorce rates, Andromeda distance, Roosevelt's Nobel Prize, Thai name change, the Wicked Bible, Quonset huts, Statue of Liberty origin, frontline rations, and Jan Valtin's army status.
The notice advertises a 10 cent postpaid booklet Modern Manners from the Information Bureau of the La Crosse Tribune in Washington DC. It provides a coupon request form with space for name address and payment.
A scrambled listing of clues covers topics from literature and language to geography and objects. The page mixes crossword style hints with partial entries and stray letters, presenting a fragmented catalog rather than a coherent article.
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