Crisis in Making in Europe as Yugoslavia Attacks US Planes
The piece notes a growing crisis after Yugoslavia fired on American transport planes near occupied zones. It discusses a naval task force led by Admiral Mitscher, potential US and British actions in the Mediterranean, and the lack of UN military authority to enforce peace due to a Russian veto. It questions Tito’s motives and links to Paris talks, with the US signaling possible reparations and a strong show of force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yugoslavia
America
Europe
Truman
Atlantic
United States
Marshal Tito
Paris
Trieste
Mediterranean
Roosevelt
Marc Mitscher
Japan
United Nations
Security Council
Russia
Britain
Belgrade
Moscow
Aid For Small Business Men From Commerce Dept
Washington report explains the Office of Small Business within the Commerce Department helps entrepreneurs. About 100 staff with plans to add hundreds guide in choosing structure, patents, and market options. Readers can request booklets on starting and running a business by writing to the Superintendent of Documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
Office of Small Business
John Jones
Tom Smith
D. C
United States Delivers Firm Note to Russia Over Expansion
The United States issues a diplomatically firm note rejecting Russian expansion into fresh Middle Eastern and Asian areas. President Truman and top defense leaders reviewed the policy, stressing firmness to deter Soviet dominance and anti US provocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Middle East
Asia
Truman
State
Army
Navy
Dardanelles
Middle Eastern
Chicago Daily News
Soviet Russia
Yugoslav
Pearl Harbor
Germany
Japan
David Lawrence
Europe
Stooges
Red Army
Secretary Wallace Predicts Boom and Bust Again
The piece questions Henry Wallace's economic forecasts and motives. It notes past predictions of 60 million jobs and 8.5 million unemployed versus actual outcomes. It argues Wallace sees instability and inflation ahead while clinging to his own plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Wallace
Commerce Department
When to Buy in Rebound Economy Says Babson
Babson argues ongoing strikes in steel and coal plus wage rises boost prices and shortages. He notes some firms paused in the market but packers and electronics makers are returning to bidding for livestock and appliances. He urges patience and selective buying as OPA effects fade and harvests may ease food costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mass
CPA
OPA
United States Department of Agriculture
U. S
Florida
Modern girl's motto sparks debate on independence
A provocative phrase suggests a shift toward self reliance for women in contemporary culture. Critics argue it highlights empowerment while others warn of potential neglect of collaboration and support networks.
Military leave for Meeihl and Carey from Great Lakes
George Michael Meeihl and James C. Carey completed a three month training period at the Great Lakes naval training station and are home on a 12 day leave, with orders to report back before transfer to the U S fleet for duty. Cr W Olson, Burlington railroad dispatcher, visits St Paul Hastings and Chicago. Twenty years ago notes, plus local civic and personal items including a marriage license in West Salem and a university study resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Michael Meeihl
John Meihl
Rose Street
James C. Carey
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
U. S
Cr. W. Olson
Burlington Railroad
Crosse
St. Paul
Hastings
Minn
Chicago
Barley Queens and Growers Honored by Brewers Association
A Milwaukee luncheon hosted by the Wisconsin State Brewers Association featured three barley queens Mary Ann Bonn Lorraine Indermuhle and Beverly Dillman and three state barley growers Alden Kolb E J Buechel and Lewis Bakke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Queens
Wisconsin State Brewers Association
Irvin J. Ott
Association
Mary Ann Bonn
West Bend
Lorraine Indermuehle
Beaver Dam
Beverly Dillman
Waldo
Alden Kolb
Cleveland
E. J. Buechel
Sheboyban
Lewis Bakke
Dane
La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press Brief
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press in La Crosse Wisconsin is a daily afternoon and Sunday morning paper. It lists Burgess as publisher and Bangsberg as managing editor with Rice as city editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Houne Co
4Th and
Cass Sts
Wis
the Beautiful
W. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
Tribune and Leader Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Associated Press
Personal gambles and fates in Wisconsin primary elections
John Wyngaard reflects on how Wisconsin primary results reshaped careers behind the scenes. He cites Gilbert Seaman Urban Van Susteren Morris Rubin Victor Johnston Thomas E Coleman Frank N Graass and others whose fortunes rose or fell with McCarthy La Follette and Goodland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Gilbert Seaman
Ralph Immell
Immell
Seaman
Urban P. van Susteren
Judge McCarthy
Appleton
van Susteren
McCarthy
Morris Rubin
la Follette
Rubin
Victor Johnston
Thomas E. Coleman
Republican Voluntary Committee
Kenny
Runge
Coleman
Johnston
Frank N. Graass
Goodland
Graass
Answers to reader questions from The Haskin Service
A compilation of Q and A items answering questions about Hunger Inc CARE telegram address, airplane propeller speeds, Georgia unit voting, Lanham act, U S food exports, enlisted man cost, homes without electric lights, espionage history, and Nellie Gray singer. Includes postal and contact details for further inquiries.
Admiral Dewey Declares Fire At Manila Bay
Admiral Dewey reportedly spoke to Captain Gridley aboard the Olympia ordering the opening shot of the Manila Bay battle. The famous line You may fire when you are ready, Gridley is attributed to him during the dawn of the engagement.
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Gridley
M.N.C
Dewey
Olympia
Manila Bay
Which States Are Named for Women
The answer lists four states with female names or associations. Virginia honors Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen. Maryland recalls Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I. West Virginia derives from Virginia. Maine is said to be named for a womanly association or local naming lore.
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H.O.J. A
Virginia
Elizabeth
England
Maryland
Henrietta Maria
Charles I of England
West Virginia
Maine
First Ford car buyer paid 200 dollars
Charles Ainsley bought the first Ford automobile paying 200 dollars. The source notes the Ford purchase as a historic milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ainsley
Care Of The Feet booklet offer from Tribune Bureau
An information bureau advertises a 36 page illustrated booklet Care Of The Feet with guidance on fitting shoes and stockings, foot rest and exercise, and common treatments. Price is 15 cents postpaid and a coupon is included for mail order from the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye Street
N. E
Washington, D. C
Eye St
Name Street or Rural Route City State
Mail to Washington D C. The line appears as an address directive likely from a postal or legal notice segment. It lists a street or rural route, city, state, and indicates mail should be sent to Washington D C for processing or correspondence.
Manchuria War Talk Intensifies as Communists Press
The article outlines the looming clash in Manchuria between Chinese Communists and Nationalists, with both sides determined to control the rich northeastern region. It notes Soviet influence and possible joint control of the major railways, and warns of extended civilian hardship amid ongoing civil strife and foreign involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchuria
Asia
China
Japan
Kwantung Army
Red Army
Siberia
Yenan
Moscow
South Manchuria
Istanbul Cat City and the Quiet Dogless Streets
A correspondent notes Istanbul hosts far more cats than dogs after officials evacuated stray dogs to Dog Island decades ago. In June the municipal office disposed of 137 stray dogs and seven cats, cementing cats as the town’s preferred nocturnal residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istanbul
Turkey
Nowise
Over-Sized Potatoes Exhibit At La Crosse
H W Pralle dug oversized Chippewa potatoes on his Onalaska area farm. Three bushels were harvested from three rows and three samples weighed nine pounds. Rudolph Pralle delivered them to the La Crosse Tribune office at 608 Main Street.
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H. W. Pralle
Onalaska
la Crosse
Public Debate Letter on Gerald L. K. Smith Speech
Editor remarks that letters must include names and addresses for consideration. A reader praises the Sunday speech by Gerald L. K. Smith and notes favorable comment in Viroqua and La Crosse while Watertown plans a similar address.
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Tribune
Viroqua
Gerald L. K. Smith
Admirals European itinerary listed for two U.S. leaders
Navy Secretary Forrestal announced Adm. Marc A. Mitscher and Vice Adm. Forrest P. Sherman will tour Italy Germany and England. The pair, Atlantic fleet acting commander and deputy chief of naval operations, will inspect U.S. installations and meet Adm. Hewitt and Vice Adm. Bieri during the European visit.
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Washington
Navy
Forrestal
Marc A. Mitscher
Forrest P. Sherman
Italy
Germany
England
Mitscher
Sherman
Naval Operations
U. S. Naval
Henry K. Hewitt
U. S
Europe
Bernhard H. Bieri
Mediterranean
Wisconsin War Plants Put On Surplus List For Sale
Three Wisconsin sites join 22 surplus war plants listed by the Chicago regional War Assets Administration as available to sell or lease by Sept. 30. The Nash Kelvinator plant in Kenosha valued at 30 million dollars, the Milwaukee Ordnance plant at 12 million, and the Kenosha Brass Plant at Kenosha are among those slated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wisconsin
Chicago Regional War Assets Administration Office
Nash-Kelvinator
Kenosha
Milwaukee
Beveridge Reaches 50 Years Service in Wisconsin Guard
Byron J. Beveridge marks a half century in the Wisconsin National Guard. The Guard Review notes his long career, current role as editor, and his enlistment in Appleton after work as a newspaperman. He served in the Spanish American War and World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Byron J. Beveridge
Wisconsin National Guard
The
Guard Review
Beveridge
State Militia
Appleton
Study Loosening Of Grain For Liquor
Secretary Anderson said the agriculture department is studying relaxing grain use limits for beer whiskey flour and livestock feed amid a prospective bumper crop A review of restrictive orders is under way. The wheat restrictions were set last winter during grain scarcities to meet aid pledges abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anderson
Agriculture Department
Order Reduction In Federal Payroll
Washington budget chief James E Webb ordered a temporary payroll cut of 104400 federal executive workers over three months. By November 16 one in 25 will be removed, leaving 2362300 employed. Seasonal decline and shift of the U S employment service to the states drive most departures. Congress and court staff and military personnel are not counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington —i
James E. Webb
Executive Department
U. S
Army
Navy
War Shipping Administration
U W Professor To Tour Reich For U S
Helen C. White of the University of Wisconsin is named among 11 educators chosen to visit Germany for a month. The mission, arranged by the state and war departments, aims to observe and evaluate the education program of the U S military government.
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Washington
Helen C. White
University of Wisconsin
Germany
State and War Departments
United States
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Roger W. Babson
J. G. Dubraks
J. van Tine
L. H. Pammel
Ames
Iowa State Board of Conservation
Hamilton School
Peter Michelson
Ethel M. Oltman
West Salem
Miss Oltman
B. F. Oltman
Donald Dixon
E. C. Dixon
Thornton
Ark
University of
Konetchy
Cahill
Schneiberg
Medwitzky
Vogt
Bubser
Jacob Meyer
Ninth
la Crosse Streets
LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
J. R. Williams
FAT Off
Core 1866
Trwillams
John Wyngaard
Haskin Service
Hunger Inc
N.S.N. A
Georgia
N.R.D. A
U.S.F. A
A.T.B. A
F.P.F. A
Province
France
U.S. A
E.S.L. A
Cromwell
Richelieu
Nellie Gray
H.W.V. A
Benjamin Russell Hanby
Joe Selby
Ohio
Lake Washington
Seattle
Georges Bidault
Provisional Government of
Glenn Babb
Provisional Supreme Administration
Shensi
South China
Inner
Mongolian
Edwin B. Greenwald
Hal Boyle
Sea of
Marmora
Dog Island
Pralle
U. W
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