Tokyo Survives Bombardment as OWI Assesses Defenses
The Office of War Information reports that Tokyo's rebuilt design with wide firebreak highways, broad streets, and earthquake resistant structures may help resist incendiary bombing. It notes the 1923 quake and 1925 parliament fire show limits. current peril lies in high altitude missiles and intensified raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Empire
Pacific
China
Office of War Information
Japan
OWI
Imperial Hotel
Frank Lloyd Wright
Army calls for more war materiel at wartime congress
Lieut. Gen. Brehon B. Somervell urged greater production of ships tanks jeeps guns shells and munitions at industry's wartime congress in New York. He echoed Eisenhower and MacArthur stressing no letdown in the production effort and labor force support to keep pace with war front timetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaces Arpcano
Brehon B. Somervell
Army Service Forces
Congress of Industry
New York
Eisenhower
MacArthur
America
Truth and Tall Tales in Wartime Deception
A World War II era column argues freewheeling boasting in sales, while praising American resilience against deceptive tactics. It cites the Japanese as unusually credulous in wartime propaganda and notes Allied soldiers exposing their lies to prevail.
Poet Writes on Noise and Ocean in Wartime Verse
Poets reflect on inevitability noting children should be noisy and the sea will roll on. General Arnold calls for producing twice as many B 29 bombers, signaling sustained effort against Japan and a continued wartime workforce.
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General Arnold
Japan
Pearl Harbor Losses Mount as Jap Navy Eludes Patrols
The article notes that U S ships have fallen by over 800 since Pearl Harbor and suggests the Japanese navy is becoming harder to detect, with stealthier actions challenging Allied patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Reorganization of the State Department Under Roosevelt
President Roosevelt moves to reorganize the State Department to handle growing economic and business needs alongside diplomacy. The plan expands embassies and hires with business experience, merging inter American affairs with the department and naming Grew Rockefeller Clayton and MacLeish to key posts while maintaining traditional embassy strengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Department of State
United States
Herbert Hoover
Department of Commerce
Congress
Department
Legation
Joseph C
Archibald MacLeish
R. Stettinius
Office of inter-American Affairs
É. Rockefeller
Hull
An Jon
State Motor Vehicle Dept Shines In Public Outreach
Wisconsin State Journal highlights deputy director B L Marcus detailing the department’s duties receipts and fund distribution. For fiscal year 1943 44 operation cost totaled 745 824 with revenue split to highway fund cities general fund and department for enforcement and licensing and safety activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin State Journal
State Motor Vehicle Department
Motor
B. L. Marcus
Hugh M. Jones
Marcus
State Journal
Des Moines Tribune Reflects on War, Peace Efforts Across Generations
The editorial laments a generation spent at war for about one third of its years, criticizing major powers for not pursuing peaceful progress or aiding oppressed neighbors. It argues nations should move toward genuine peace through organized cooperation despite flaws in Dumbarton Oaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines Tribune
Dumbarton Oaks
Barbs and mottos urge war bond support during wartime
A wartime appeal emphasizes keeping focus on work and financing the war effort through bonds. The piece also comments on mood and family guidance with cautions about grouches and childrearing in the home front context.
Airworld Of Tomorrow Plan for 400000 Civilian Planes
The Civil Aeronautics Administration outlines a postwar growth plan aiming for 400000 civilian aircraft within ten years, requiring 6000 airports at a projected cost of 1.25 billion dollars. Existing fields would expand from 3000 to 4850 with 4250 new or improved ports and 42 giant airports added, backed by millions of pilots and students in aviation training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Conness
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Congress
CAA
Army
Navy
La Crosse College Opens Season In 1935 Opener
The La Crosse State Teachers cagers, led by Bill Schwoegler and ex Beloit stars Johnny Watts and Gasper Scalia, defeated Upper Iowa 45 to 20 on the Ped court. Also noted are local items from 10, 20, 30 and 40 years ago including Legion auxiliary history work, Girl Reserve basketball at the YWCA, and theater news about the Bi jou theater and La Crosse Monumental Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Schwoegler
Beloit High
Johnny Watts
Gasper Scalia
la Crosse State Teachers College
Upper Iowa
K. E. Newlin
Rose Street
Chicago
Auxiliary of the American Legion
Roy L. Wingers
Marinello Club
Lou Scanland
Elizabeth Holcomb
Central High
Logan
YWCA
Frohsian Singing Society
Pioneer Hall
O. G. Doering
Henry Anderegg
G. Stangel
H. Ahrens
P. Gribi
George Wieschneger
Richard Leber
F. Heibernich
R. Isler
Ceiling Auction Sparks Protest in Charlotte County
In Charlotte County a confiscated automobile was offered at auction to the high bidder. Eleven would be bidders cried ceiling as another man bid 1525 dollars, the OPA top price. The auctioneer sold to the 1525 bidder but the crowd protested and county attorneys searched for a solution.
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Charlotte
N. C
OPA
Coal Merchants Fined for Excess Coal Sales
Two coal merchants in Ashby de la Zouch were fined 100 each after pleading guilty to supplying 16 customers beyond the permitted coal amount. Buyers who admitted receiving too much faced probation.
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Ashby de-la-Zouch
England
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press header and masthead
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press presents its publisher editor and staff lines. It notes second class matter status since June 23 1904 and lists Lee Newspaper Syndicate and Associated Press affiliations and rights.
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LA Crosse
the Beautiful
T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
Wis
Tribune and Leader-Press
Lee Newspaper
Associated Press
Debating Postwar Immigration Limits in the United States
Peter Edson surveys competing postwar immigration proposals and the political pressures shaping policy. He notes fallback options from broad bans to increased quotas and argues for selective immigration to match labor needs while balancing humanitarian concerns.
Wisconsin budget process viewed as chaotic and duplicative
John Wyngaard argues Wisconsin state government budgeting lacks year round authority and coordination. He notes hearings focus on department Spending increases while existing allocations go unchallenged. He urges a continuous evaluative body to appraise results across boards and departments.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Department of Research
Capitol
Statehouse
State Capitol
Conservation Department
Ag Association To Elect Committeemen
Sparta Wisconsin Monroe county agricultural conservation association chair Alfred L Johnson announces elections for community committeemen at 19 polling places from December 11 to 14. Township ballots select three regular committeemen two alternates and a county convention delegate. Committeemen will review 1945 AAA goals lime fertilizer and dairy programs and supply data on non highway gasoline forage and hayseed harvesting from 1944.
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Sparta. Wis
Alfred L. Johnson
Monroe County Agricultural Conservation Association
China's precarious position in the wartime struggle
DeWitt Mackenzie argues China must present a united face to Japan to survive. He notes internal divisions between Chiang Kai-shek's Kuomintang and the Communist forces, the impact on air bases and supply lines, and hopeful moves such as Dr. Soong and Chou En-lai negotiating with Chungking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
Chungking
Southcentral
Manchuria
Canton
Indo-China
Chiang Kai-shek
One Party
Kuomintang
Central
Chou En-lai
Dr. Soong
Burma Road
Answers to questions about population density and military facts
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau provides facts on DC population density with 889,993 residents and 61 square miles, a 14 590 per square mile density. It notes the Navy’s fleets will surpass the world’s rest, and explains who may access a registrant’s physical condition records. The navy recruit training period lasts six to twelve weeks. The Army of Occupation of Germany medal will be issued after war ends. service ribbons will substitute until then.
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District of Columbia
T. A
Selective Service Bureau
Army of Occupation of Germany
L.E.H. A
Washington
D.C
First English Use of Beautiful Traced to Tyndale Bible
The word beautiful appears in English literature first in Tyndale's Bible. The Oxford English Dictionary cites 1526 as the earliest use, found in Matthew 23 27.
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Tyndale
Tuberculosis death rate falls since 1900
There is a striking decrease in the tuberculosis death rate from 195 per 100 000 population in 1900 to 40 per 100 000 in 2. The figures show a long term improvement in TB mortality.
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J.W.B. A
Strauss Waltzes In Symphonies Debated By Critics
The Wagner era debate notes Strauss waltzes as tuneful and of high quality. Von Bulow urged their inclusion in concert programs. Prominent composers including Offenbach Verdi Delibes Wagner and Gounod regarded Strauss’ works as equal to their own.
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C.M.N. A
Johann Strauss
Hans von Bulow
Offenbach
Verdi
Delibes
Wagner
Gounod
United States Navy Largest in World Claim
Rear Admiral Earle states that the United States Navy is the largest in the world, asserting the U S navy holds the top position among global naval forces.
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United States
A.C.C. A
U. S. Navy
Earle
Three Escapees Rebound to Fort Missoula Custody
Three prisoners who escaped from Fort Missoula hitchhiked back toward the base and were returned to custody. The escapees were aided by passing motorists, including Montana highway patrolmen, and were found 11 miles south of Missoula.
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Missoula
Mont
Fort Missoula
Military Detention Center
Montana Highway Patrolmen
Hunter Hunts Elk in Hotel Antlers Incident
Hotel clerk Don Collins spotted a large elk through a window and fired twice with a .22 revolver. He declared a successful shot, but the story ends with the elk statue moving to let sunlight reach its hide.
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Gallup, N. M
Don Collins
Collins
Fragmented WWII Puzzle Clue List Amid Army Terms
A scrambled OCR style clue set mixes U S Army references with historical terms and abbreviations. The page lists many cryptic definitions and cross references, including infantry units, geographic hints, and assorted vocabulary entries.
Uncle Sam's Almanac 1945 advert in La Crosse Tribune
The almanac promises dense information for family use with new timely features and factual content for the year 1945. Orders are fifteen cents postpaid and include a coupon and return address to the Information Bureau in Washington.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye Street
N. E
Washington, D. C
Uncle Sam
la Crosse Tribune Informtion Bureau
Eve St
Washington
D. C
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Parker
Borge Gundersen
A. Gundersen
Europe
Scott-Rose Company
Schemnetz
Germany
Sigfried
Bijou Theater
The
la Crosse Monumental Works
Hauser
Joseph E. Fantasi
Ernest Stein
Joseph A. Gardiner
John Broderick
LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
J. R. Williams
Peter Edson
78Th Congress
U. S
Asia
Mexico
Caribbean
Oswego
N. Y
War Manpower Commission
John Wyngaard
Gov. Goodland
Ag Association
DeWitt Mackenzie
Chiang
T. V. Soong
Harvard
Westoong
Haskin Service
W. Mills
Bureau of Ships
United State Navy
N.N. A
South Carolina
Hunter
U. S. Army
Italy
U.S. Army
Canadian Peninsula
Spain
Joseph
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