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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1944
Page
3
A. M. Murphy warns the city on rising colds linked to seasonal changes. He notes common colds are caused by a filterable virus affecting the upper respiratory tract and spread via direct contact and shared items. Incubation runs 24 to 48 hours with a typical attack lasting a week to ten days.
London dispatch notes Allied soldiers bear tough days ahead before Nazi defeat. Readers hear that civilians underestimate German resistance and winters on the front slow armies. Veterans vow the war will not end soon, while combat units press on through cold, mud, and fire.
Paris reports the death of Prince Andrew of Greece at 63 in Monte Carlo. Marinetti founder of futurism said to have died in Milan. Dorothy Heller Rosensteil 47 of Beverly Hills is wife of Schenley chair Lewis Rosensteil. Bernard J. Cochran 65 of Erie is father to Col. Phillip Cochran. Mary Meriweather Patch 79 sister of Dorothy Dix. Dr. David Kinley 83 president emeritus of the University of Illinois, served 1920–30.
Major General B Frank Cheatham aged 77 former quartermaster general of the United States Army from 1926 to 1930 has died in Denver. In Washington Christine Terhune Herrick aged 85 noted author of cookery and housekeeping books has died.
Deputies search for youths after an 18 year old is arrested and 1527 pennies are found in a smaller tub. The La Crosse Building and Construction Trades council reports a manpower shortage and urges workers to report to Grant Thrune. McNutt calls for higher production in war munitions and worker reconversion while urging saving and orderly shopping to aid war effort.
In the land of Cameroon a wise King and his joyful daughter Ruth preside over a thriving realm with yearly Christmas festivals, gardens, fireside warmth, and generous gifts. But at age ten Ruth falls ill with a fever, and even the best doctors are left puzzled and worried.
A doctor warns the King that only a three inch smile within three weeks can save his daughter from a fever that robs joy. Days pass as the king stays at her side. Ruth’s heart grows empty and sadness spreads, until a change unsettles the realm.
Local union notices list weekly events through December 10 at the Labor temple and affiliated halls. Details cover garment workers typographers electricians stage and theater crews hod Carriers butchers carpenters plaster finishers bakers and the Federal Labor Union with times and meeting numbers.
Memphis divorce case hears wife state in court that her husband stopped his insurance, which she says equates to nonsupport. The chancellor records her reason as her basis for filing.
Sgt. Clayton A. Mahlum of Ettrick, 21, radio operator gunner on a B 17, has been awarded the Air Medal for meritorious achievement during sustained combat operations over enemy occupied Europe. His training took place at Scott Field Yuma Alexandria and Lincoln. he graduated from Ettrick High School and entered the Army in April.
The Ford Motor Company announces a new $23 million contract with the Army Ordnance Department for increased production of the standard tank engine. It marks the company’s first large order for a new engine, as the 15,000th Ford Lincoln plant tank engine recently rolled off the line.
Navy announces Seabees recruitment reopened led by R W Shuey recruiter in charge. Draft registrants aged 18 to 38 eligible and may apply by mail or in person at Chippewa Falls office. Skills needed include carpenters blacksmiths welders crane bulldozer operator and electrician with information sessions Fridays and Saturdays at La Crosse federal building.
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