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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
5
Handicapped youths needing placement in homes near La Crosse are sought for schooling and care. Some will attend Emerson School or Washburn for hearing impairment. others may stay four days a week. Care rates range from five to ten dollars for five days.
Writes From Italy describes Sgt Charles Rethwisch who served in France after working as an engineer on American locomotives. The narrative mentions his Rome Vatican visits and family ties to Lansing and his aunt Mrs Dee, noting his civilian railroad background.
Minnesota fatalities rose 48 percent in the first half of 1944 versus 1943, far above the national 10 percent rise. The increase follows a 60 percent drop from 1942 levels, with Minnesota maintaining a better record than the national average of 7.4 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles.
Professor J Ritchie of Edinburgh University outlines experiments on sea fish farms aimed at boosting Britain’s postwar seafood supply. The work tests feeding fish to enhance vegetable growth, with trials along the Argyllshire coast in Scotland.
In Lublin a provisional Polish government asserts wide control behind the Red Army front. Church remains state religion, property protected, and a new Polish army grows. Jews face no legal barriers though numbers are greatly reduced. a Zionist member vows equality and no discrimination.
Queensland Governor Sir Leslie Orme Wilson quips that he waits for his wife as 2,000 women service members arrive 10 minutes late to a Victory Loan parade at Bris Lane, Brisbane. A high ranking officer apologized for the delay and Wilson responded with the remark.
Mrs Samuel Gilbertson in Chaseburg reports word that Corp Samuel Gilbertson has arrived safely in England after training at Camp Robinson Fort Devens Elkins Fort Dix. The piece notes Arizona dust tests sent to St Paul and mentions Goodyear Farms and 69 land grant colleges receiving federal support.
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