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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1944
Page
14
County clerk Esther M. Domke reports a drop in pension payouts in November versus a year earlier. Pensions for the blind totaled 16 at $550, down from 19 at $620.25 in November 1943. Mothers' pensions were 130 totaling $7,276.75, below 175 at $9,108.50 in 1943. Old age pensions reached 1,109 totaling $31,257.25, down from 1,082 at $32,108.25 in 1943.
Acting Leader Hill states the Senate will confirm Roosevelt surplus war property board picks Hurley and Heller, while Republicans press to block. Vandenberg argues appointees lack required economic stature, warning of a major postwar impact from $100 billion in property. The military committee plans further action as debate continues.
The article outlines expected B-29 sweeps over Tokyo and Omura to hit aircraft plants producing about 1,500 planes monthly, then shifting toward Japanese shipyards to disrupt logistics. It notes a base closer to Tokyo could extend reach, while Franco exile figures plan to challenge Franco from Mexico and Britain. OPA rent control expands in several cities, and war housing policy shifts portend cross Atlantic transfers.
Mass du Biodent of Cluth died when a car driven by Alfred Swenson of Wentworth collided with another vehicle. Swenson 58 and Lane 40s from Superior were hospitalized. two others injured in the crash.
The notice lists ration stamps for meats fats processed foods shoes gas and heating year formats, with validity through early December 1965, and price ceilings for fresh fruits and vegetables in Wisconsin and Minnesota regions for the week ending December 6. It specifies specific stamp books and coupon quantities for each category and regional price quotes for various fruits and vegetables.
Two separate Monroe County accidents occurred Friday at 11 30 a m on icy highways near Sparta and Clifton. No injuries were reported though both crashes caused heavy vehicle damage. In the first, Stanley Shields 35 was hit from behind while turning left at Hogue school.
Hollywood report states Teresa Wright and husband Niven Busch welcomed a baby weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces on Saturday. Wright, Oscar winner for Mrs Minniver, rejoices with the newborn in Los Angeles.
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