Universal military training eyed as postwar plan
Washington discusses the push for universal military training amid war’s end. Officials argue a large standing force is needed to influence world affairs and deter new conflicts, with colleges wary of interruptions to education and politics hinging on candid public explanation.
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Washington
War
Navy Departments
Sens See Se
United States
League of Nations
America
War Department
Congress
Army
Russia
France
Britain
Europe
Death of Wang Ching Wei Seen as Blow to Japanese Rule
The death of Wang Ching Wei removes a key prop for the Nanking puppet regime and may ease Kuomintang unification efforts. His prior alliance with Japan and status as a Sun Yat Sen follower complicate views on his impact, with some seeing his loss as weakening Japanese control in China and others weighing potential concessions.
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Wang Ching Wei
Nanking
China
Wang
Sun Yat Sen
Kuomintang
Peoples’ Party
Party of Revolution
Chinese Patriotic Unity
Japan
Chungking
Marshal Petain
Short-Sighted German Leaders Ignore Lessons of War
The piece laments German leaders for pursuing indiscriminate weapons such as the V-2 rocket. It notes the rocket's 15 ton device, one ton of explosives, range over 250 miles, arching 70 miles high, speeds near 3000 mph, and poor accuracy. It warns future improvements could bring greater death and destruction.
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Germany
Britain
War Food Administration Urges Farm Production Maintenance
The War Food Administration calls farmers to keep 1945 production near 1944 record levels to meet prolonged wartime demand. It signals extended conflict into 1945 and possibly 1946, with heavy military needs, continued lend lease, and higher home consumption due to wartime earnings.
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America
War Food Administration
WFA
Hull Leaves Big Footprint in Statecraft and Foreign Policy
Cordell Hull earned widespread respect for elevating the secretary of state's office through tact integrity and a pragmatic approach to international cooperation. Editors suggest his successor Edward R. Stettinius Jr. is well chosen, capable of managing relations with Russia and U S senators as peace treaties loom.
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Chicago Daily News
Cordell Hull
Washington
Hull
Wall Street
Argentina
United Nations
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Harry Hopkins
Stettinius
Russia
United States
State Department
Quotations From War Era Speech and Observation
A compact collection of remarks recounts cultural superstition about a child’s appearance and wartime pessimism. Ensign Clemens recalls a Hartford man’s tale of women staring at a child. Hugh Baillie warns of global economic strain and mass prisoner release altering world balance.
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E. Clemens
Hartford
Conn
Eisenhower Says Fast March Matsourn Guns in War
General Eisenhower states the army is firing ammunition earlier than planned, not delaying until next February or March, due to faster advances and the need to avoid sacrificing soldiers. He emphasizes decisive action and material use to shorten the campaign.
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Eisenhower
German official calls targeted punishment for food supply snags
The German Food Minister Herbert Backe says broad coercion cannot restore faith among farmers and that only individual culprits blocking the path of duty should be punished.
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Herbert Backe
Senate Treaty Powers And House Competition
James Marlow argues the senate alone holds treaty ratification rights under the constitution while the house seeks a majority rule. He notes two thirds of senators must approve, allowing a minority to veto and influence foreign policy. He discusses United Nations participation and the paradox of amending the constitution requiring broad gains.
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Washington
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House
World Court
League of Nations
United Nations Council
Congress
Organization
United Nations
States
Ten years ago at Minnesota university and local notes
Tribune notes items from ten, twenty, thirty and forty years ago. Miss June Dittman leaves Minnesota for Minneapolis to resume studies after Thanksgiving at home with the Dittman family. YMCA basketball league prepares for 1934 35 season with tentative rules. Catholic Youth Organization boxing finals feature Mike Murphy of La Crosse vs John Luego of Chicago. Other items include La Crosse Typographical union reelecting officers, a high school debate, and local civic notices plus expositions and public figures in town history.
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June Dittman
Minnesota University
Minneapolis
C. A. Dittman
Vinestreet
Ymca Basketball League
R. L. Drescher
Robert
Mike) Murphy
la Crosse
Loyola University
John Luego
Chicago
Catholic Youth Organization
Chicago Stadium
la Crosse Typographical Union
W. G. Kiefer
A. Nordstrom
A. L. Schroeder
F. Dialler
Ed. Sila
Baraboo
Central High School
U. S
Supreme Court of
Waushara County Tops Bond Quota in War Fund Drive
Waushara county becomes the 35th Wisconsin county to exceed its quota in the current war fund campaign. Campaign chairman Robert L. Reisinger announced the achievement and noted continued relief needs as the drive progresses.
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Waushara County
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Wisconsin War Fund
Robert L. Reisinger
La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press details
Publication information for the La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press announces daily and Sunday editions, staff roles, postal filing date, and Associated Press affiliation. Paper operates from La Crosse Wisconsin under editor R L Bangsberg and city editor A W Rice.
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LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
la Crosse Tribune Co
Cass
la Crosse
Wis
LA Crosse the Beautiful
J. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
Tribune and Leader Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Associated Press
Jocal News
Biddle Under Fire as Littell Resigns Lands Chief Post
Peter Edson notes Attorney General Biddle avoids press conferences, runs the Justice Department with bi weekly staff meetings, and faces controversy over aides Littell Arnold and Maloney. Biddle backs civil liberties, pursues sedition cases, and aligns with New Deal policies amid wartime pressures.
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Francis Biddle
Norman Littell
Littell
Biddle
Department of Justice
Wickard
Commerce
Jones
Thurman Arnold
Liam Power Maloney
Navy
Elk Hills
Army
United States
U. S
Jalk
New Deal
Vital State Services Crimped at Wisconsin Capitol
At the Wisconsin state capitol during wartime budget hearings, officials reveal sluggish progress in key departments. Tax chief Arthur Wegner cites difficulty hiring auditors and staff, causing backlogs in municipal audits, property tax work, and income tax audits. He proposes extending the three year statute of limitations. The overall statehouse workload appears static with a pervasive wait-see attitude.
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Madison
Wis
Capitol
State Department of Taxation
Arthur Wegner
Wegner
Statehouse
Indian Troops Win Italian Village Five Miles Past Faenza
Allied forces report Indian troops of the 8th Army seized Alboreto five miles northeast of Faenza as Fifth Army action contends with German resistance. Monte Giornetto fell to the 5th Army, while British and American units pressed along the front despite rain and smoke screens.
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Rome
8Th Army
Alboreto
Faenza
Monte Giornetto
5Th Army
Apennines
Bombiano
Bologna
Fifth Army
Massa
Montone
Lamone
Ettrick Youths Suffer Polio Ills In Wisconsin Hospitals
Ettrick Wisconsin reports Richard Smith 17 isolated in La Crosse with suspected polio. Allen Smith 14 recovering there. Walter Whitlock 14 ill in La Crosse with polio. Irvin Swenson 19 recovering in Madison.
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Ettrick
Wis
Richard
Purl Smith
la Crosse
Allen
Walter Sanford Whitlock
Roy Whitlock
Irvin
Anna Swenson
Madison
DeWitt Mackenzie on a tense European moment
The article discusses strategic options in Europe under Allied command. It notes Montgomery’s skill, predicts weather and ground conditions affect operations, and cites von Rundstedt’s defense and Soviet signals toward a broader action. It highlights uncertainty about when General Ike will strike and the looming final push.
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Furthe
Nazi Freigshal von Rundstedt
von Rundstedt
Forcarm
Wingen
United Nations
Hitler
Germany
Moscow
Poland
Fuehrer
Europe
Muscovites G Co
Baltic Zone
Balkans
Vistula
Answers to Questions From The Haskin Service
A reader Q and A feature lists concise replies on topics from winter ice on rivers at Cologne to Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile. It covers Leyte’s size at 2 788 square miles and compares to Delaware, chevet meaning pillow, and veteran job reinstatement within 40 days of discharge.
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Leyte
D. K
Island
Delaware
Short play time and random literary note questions
The passage discusses how long a football game ball is in play about 12 minutes with an average motion time around 41.44 seconds per play and cites Longfellow related curiosities from Random Memories and a remark about an English village named in a newspaper.
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Scientific America
England
Longfellow
T. E. R. Aest Longfellow
Corte
Brattle Cambridge
Massachusetts
America's Favorite Poems booklet offered nationwide
The finest thoughts and sentiments of the race are pressed in verse in a popular collection. Poems loved coast to coast by the people of the United States are gathered in this booklet. Send for your copy for fifteen cents postpaid with a coupon and payment to Washington DC.
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United States
America
Ameica
U. S. Aircraft Unit Horizontal 55 Conceive Puzzle
A cryptic crossword style puzzle displays clues such as 57 Alphabetical insigne and 60 Penetrates naval aviation. Several entries hint at military terms and common words, including deprivations and measurements. The grid features abbreviations, Latin terms, and thematic military references.
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U.S
Naval Aviation
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