Intrigue in WPB Sparks Shakeup and Resignation
A long standing intrigue at the War Production Board culminates in Charles E. Wilson's resignation amid efforts by favored new dealers to reshape policy. Julius A. Krug, tied to TVA and WPB priorities, is eyed as Wilson’s successor amid concerns over reconversion and small-business access to surplus plants. The White House and Congress watch closely as tensions rise between pro conversion advocates and the army navy perspective.
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Ashington
Roosevelt
War Production Board
Soapems Savor
Beanderhes
Charles E. Wilson
Donald Nelson
White House
Congress
Donald II
China
Cabal
Thol Hill
Wilson
Nelson
Mr. Wilson
Julius A. Krug
Tennessee Valley Authority
WPB
Krug
Wisconsin
TVA
Army
Navy
Eberstadt
Mr. Krug
The Fifth Front Air Campaign Puts Pressures on Nazi War Effort
The article describes a persistent Allied air offensive across occupied Europe, targeting factories, oil centers, rail lines, and military capacity. It notes the air campaign complements land fronts in Russia and the Mediterranean, crippling German lifelines and reducing Luftwaffe strength, while stressing the strategic importance and historic contribution of air power.
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PF Re
Baekntg Hare
United States
France
Germany
Occupied
Europe
Russia
Italy
Luftwaffe
French
Britain
Paris Food Crisis Under German Occupation
City without adequate food during four years of German rule left Parisians in hunger. Two classes ate well while most could not afford inflated prices and sought markets outside Paris. Allies expect relief shipments this fall and winter to ease scarcity.
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Daris
Paris
More Rugged Marines at Camp Pendleton Train Harder
The Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton boosts weekly field time by 14 hours. Leathernecks will focus on judo bayonet fighting knife and club battles and hand to hand combat to prepare for future action in the Pacific. The push aims to sustain the Marines tradition of combat effectiveness from Guadalcanal to Saipan and Guam.
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Europe
Tulagi
Solomons
Camp Pendleton
Cal
Devil Dogs
Guadalcanal
Tarawa
Marshalls
Saipan
Guam
Allied Troops Set to Return to Gay Paree Celebrations
Heralded as a homecoming for Allied forces, celebrations in Paris will revive as troops begin arriving. French officials anticipate street scenes of victory joy and public gatherings marking the liberation.
Major de Seversky Airpower In War
Major de Seversky argues that postwar security demands technological foresight and flexible control of air power. He warns that focusing only on diplomacy after World War I allowed Germany to rebuild, and stresses anticipating future weapons like aerial and space threats requires engineers and technologists in policy.
How Pressure Groups Shape Washington Lobbying
The piece notes Congress faces heavy pressure from visiting hard pressed groups including firemen and amateurs seeking policy changes. It outlines a five step process: state meeting, delegation visit, agency stall, renewed pleas, and shared or blamed outcomes.
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Washington
Vocational school opening noted by La Crosse officials
Tribune reports John B. Coleman describes the placement department as securing jobs for trained youths as the school plans to open next month. Wisconsin Utilities officials elect Grant Bergsland as transportation section chair at Kenosha meeting.
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John B. Coleman
Grant C. Bergsland
Mississippi Valley Public Service Company
la Crosse
Wisconsin Utilities Association
Kenosha
Ione Roop
Considerable Allied Gains On Upper Arno In Italy
Allied troops have made considerable advances in the upper Arno valley on the central Italian front and have occupied Castelnuovo Fornici and La Montania. The 5th army area west of Florence reports patrol activity on both sides of the Arno with the American 91st cavalry recon squadron now attached. About 16,000 women are employed in Italy’s petroleum refineries.
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Rome
Arno
Castelnuovo
Fornici
la Montania
Monte Fecchieta
5Th Army
Florence
Italy
FAO Proposed as World Food Group Faces Funding
Peter Edson explains the interim commission's first report on a proposed FAO orFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations an international trade association aimed at improving nutrition and rural life. It would not control production or policing but would research collect statistics and issue recommendations to be ratified by governments.
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United Nations Conference On Food and Agriculture
FAO
Food and Agriculture Organization of the
United Nations
International Trade Association
United States
Food and Agriculture Organization
International
Department of Agriculture
Committee
Dumbarton Oaks
Washington
Short Shots In Politics In Wisconsin Sees Northern Power Shifts
In Madison, Republicans debate Kerwin’s future as Goodland aides face anti-bingo backlash. O’Konski strengthens northern hold while reform drives push to rework the conservation commission. Estelle Morrison moves toward organizing Wisconsin women Republicans under Tom Coleman.
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Madison
Wis
James J. Kerwin
Goodland
Kerwin
Milwaukee County
Republican State Organization
Aldo Leopold
University of Wisconsin
State Conservation Commission
Wisconsin
Conservation Commission
Prof
Leopold
Estelle Morrison
Wausau
Tom Coleman
Urges Attendance At GOP Platform Meet
Robert L. Pierce of Menomonie, head of the Wisconsin GOP, urged party nominees for state offices and hold over legislators to attend the platform convention in Madison next Tuesday. The gathering will write a platform, elect officers, elect district members, and designate presidential electors with all parties meeting at noon.
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Madison
Wis
Robert L. Pierce
Menomonie
Republican State Central Committee
State Central Committee
State Central
La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press Masthead
Front matter shows publication details for La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press including address Cass Street La Crosse Wisconsin publisher T Burgess managing editor L Bangsberg city editor A W Rice and information about second class matter status June 23 1904 and Associated Press rights.
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LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
Th and
Cass Streets
la Crosse
Wis LA Crosse
the Beautiful
T. Burgess
Wis
Tribune and Leader-Press
Lee
Associated Press
Corp Stanley Faldet Killed In Action In France
Whitehall Wisconsin reports Corp Stanley Faldet 23 killed in action in France. He served two years and spent 20 months overseas with a tank unit in Africa Sicily and France landing on Sicily and crossing the English Channel on D Day. He leaves parents Selmer and Cora Faldet and seven brothers.
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Whitehall
Wiley
Selmer Faldet
Faucoulee
Hixton
War Department
Corp
Stanley Faldet
France
Faldet
Africa
Sicily
English Channel
Falcoulee
Jackson County
Selmer
Cora Berger Faldet
Malcolm
Bailon
Everett
Donald
Manuel
Vernon
Marvin Faldet
Anything Can Happen Now Hitler's Beaten Yet Fight Remains
DeWitt Mackenzie states Hitler's forces may yet strike back after a retreat from Paris. He warns against over optimism as Montgomery cites the end of the European war in sight while noting Berlin's hardening defense and potential prolonged conflict on two fronts. He highlights reliance on German public support and Allied pressure to decide Hitler's fate.
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Hitler
Paris
Bernard Montgomery
Answers to Readers Questions From The Haskin Service
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau provides answers to questions of fact. Topics include army serial numbers, greatest natural disaster Japan 1923, eel breeding in the Sargasso Sea, summer temperature peaks, Shakespeare usage, abolition of slavery in Brazil, origin of the word robot, zebras for riding, army slang meanings, Tom Thumb Masonry, railroad abandonment 1942 1943, and cork wood as the lightest American wood.
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Japan
Tokyo
Yokohama
Oxford Group first house party held in Kuling China
For the Oxford Group led by M. E. R. A. Frank Buchman the first house party occurred at a summer resort in Kuling, China, near the close of the last war, as noted in historical Q and A entries.
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Oxford
Frank Buchman
Kuling
China
Fortune Telling booklet details signs and readings
A booklet explains fortune reading methods including star signs palm lines dreams cards tea leaves and coffee grounds. It lists omens and superstitions and promises endless amusement for parties. Price is fifteen cents postpaid.
Request for Fortune Telling booklet loan
A reader encloses fifteen cents in coin to obtain a copy of the Fore fortune Telling booklet sent from the Information Bureau in Washington D C. The note provides a name and address for mailing the booklet.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington
D.C
Hidden Army Puzzle Card Captures World War II Clues
A fragmented crossword style clue list mixes military terms with common words and abbreviations. Puzzles reference Maj Gen leaders and battles around Bizerte while spanning months, places, and roles in a dense, era reflecting trivia context.
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Minn
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Sparta
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Tomah
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la Crosse Street Railway Company
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Valier
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B. B. Mercereau
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Peter Edson
John Wyngaard
O’konski Safe
Alvin O’konski
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Republican Party
Walter S. Goodland
DeWitt Mackenzie
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Washington, D.C
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United States Army
Sargasso Sea
Johannes Schmidt
Atlantic Ocean
Swnmer
Lord
Brazil
W.E.S. A
Q. Weet
Robot
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Robota
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Tom Thumb
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K. E
Committee For Industrial Organization
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Prussia
Frank Menke
Encyclopedia of Sports
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