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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1944
Page
2
Fragmentary text discusses an Allied push against German forces commanded by von Kluge. Mention of Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Seventh Army, with reference to stripping reinforcement from the 15th Army. An Allied officer describes the aim as shaking the tree to uproot the German army.
The fragment notes a continuation from a page about Toulor with no alternative presented. It preserves the terseness of early 20th century reporting and signals an unresolved or forced choice in the continued coverage.
Governor appeals for a canvass check to be completed before ballots are printed for the general election. The request aims to ensure all eligible voters are counted and the process remains fair and accurate.
Evans announced urgent openings at Sanctorium for cooks and plain bakers. Mary Handy, superintendent, says all positions include full maintenance, regular hours, and standard time off. Food quality emphasized.
In Milwaukee last night Col Fred C T John who ran as an independent withdrew from the race but failed to win in last Tuesday's primary. The report notes the political contest as part of Milwaukee election coverage and mentions cork source Portugal as additional note.
Martin A Maland a Fillmore county farmer legislator and Rushford resident dies Monday at 16 August 194. He served in the state legislature 1873 and moved to Rushford in 1882. Survived by seven children and 13 grandchildren. Services Thursday at 1 30 p m from the Maland home and 2 p m at Rushford Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Wisconsin faces hot dry weather with drought general across the state. Walter Feling says feed supplies look above average this year, with 6 million tons for the state, about half a million below last year but above the 10 year average. Oats exceed average. wheat and corn prospects strong. barley and rye smaller. US production: nationwide output about five percent below 1943 but ten percent above the 10 year average.
Liberal Democrats announce a platform convention in Madison Wisconsin on August 28. The event features George Med Schiott of Madison as a party nominee and organizer.
Ole Fonstad 80 of Lewis Valley near Holmen died Saturday evening in a local hospital. Survived by one sister and five sisters. Services at Louie Valley church from 12:30 to 1:30 p m. Tuesday at Jostad funeral home. Friends may call at the Nelson home Wednesday evening. The obituary references illness and burial at Mini cemetery.
The article describes lava that flowed into a volcanic throat, then cooled and hardened within the constricted chamber. Readers learn how rapid cooling in the confined space shaped the solidified rock and its surface features.
Polish reports say German artillery and planes are destroying large sections of Warsaw to crush underground resistance. German troops have penetrated the old city, and Polish authorities report 70,000 Poles seized and herded toward a concentration camp to break the revolt.
About 100000 people attended the Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee with gates closed briefly due to heavy traffic. Harness race attendance reached 10000 to 12000, while cream tub scoring reached 97.5. Horse pulling winners were Henry Marks Seymour medium class John Litchu Baraboo and Walter Corroveau Oconto. Mike Barachy of Milwaukee won the state horseshoe pitching title defeating Casey Jones of Waukesha.
City Health Officer A. M. Murphy said scarlet fever cases are rising this summer with 11 families in contact with cases since late July. Incubation evidence is inconclusive, sparking concern as schools resume. Cases vary by district but are generally mild and short, prompting calls for parental vigilance for sore throats and rashes.
The navy department in Washington announced a contract to build a fleet of coastal service oil tankers at Manitowoc. Armin Pitt, general superintendent, said 600 to 700 workers would be employed, including skilled tradesmen retained from submarine work. Lieut Commander G C Weaver noted the exact tanker count was not yet disclosed. The Manitowoc ships will resemble those built by Leather D Smith at Sturgeon Bay, which was awarded a 10 tanker contract on August 12.
A VFW delegation led by Alfred Kolb senior vice commander and including Charles A Byrnes post adjutant Max Affeldt judge advocate Jack Gilbertson and Charles Anthony travels to Chicago for a conference. Upon return they expect to boost local post membership as veterans come home and join the post.
A collision on State trunk Highway 33, about 1.5 miles east of Cashton, involved Stacey Dobbs 16 of Ontario and Harvey Mehlum. No injuries. both cars badly damaged. Dobbs was accompanied by Merill Williams and Bob Haberman. Mehlum’s driver Zelmer Olson was present. Traffic Officer Willis Young investigated.
Gov Thomas E Dewey sent John Foster Dulles to seek a meeting of minds with Wendell Willkie on international security while Dewey focuses on campaign efforts Willkie and Dulles plan talks in New York City and a possible joint statement of views after discussions Willkie says he will decide after hearing Dulles fully and did not commit to a joint pronouncement
La Crosse officials from administration civic religious commercial and industrial groups will meet Thursday at 4 p m in the Chamber of Commerce to discuss V Day plans and inspect other cities strategies for closing stores on the holiday.
Judge R S Cowie ruled on May 16 that the Optical Stores case involving Wisconsin Board of Examiners and defendants is constitutional only to limit advertising of prices and credit terms for lenses and frames. The decision states plaintiffs are not optometrists but merchants and craftsmen, and grants a permanent injunction against all except Old Partners in the Optical Stores company.
Britons tally dozens of dead and injured after weekend flying bomb attacks and cheer news that rocket guns are used successfully against the robots. Observers say launching platforms have moved north and rockets have knocked bombs short of targets. Still, sporadic robot strikes claim lives and damage in London and southern counties.
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