United States urged as best site for UN headquarters
A Washington correspondent argues the United States should host the United Nations to ensure full public visibility and influence on peace settlements. He contends European locations risk secrecy and reduced American engagement, noting press openness and San Francisco precedent. Russia favors an American site, while American diplomacy should keep public momentum strong.
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Washington
United States
London
Europe
United Nations Organization
America
Irs
San Francisco
Paris
Russia
United Nations
UNO
Hope and Faith Theme Reflected in Local Tribune Note
A brief reflective item from the La Crosse Tribune quotes Romans about hope and patience, framing a moral counsel for readers. The excerpt emphasizes trusting unseen outcomes over visible results, inviting quiet contemplation.
Victory Loan completes war bond drive in La Crosse County
Editorial lauds La Crosse County and Wisconsin communities for finishing the Victory Loan War Bond campaign. It honors organizers Gysbert Van Steenwyk and James McCord, praises homefront workers, and thanks servicemen and women for their unstinting financial support and dedication.
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la Crosse County
Gysbert van Steenwyk
James McCord
Wisconsin
Four Dinners At Trinity Lutheran Church Crowd Returns
The community gathers at Trinity Lutheran Church for a sequence of dinners as holiday traditions resume. A prior era hosted four such meals in town, reflecting a shift from recent troubled times.
Petrillo Foe of School Radio Sparks House Showdown
The article recaps Petrillo's long ban on non commercial student broadcasts from Interlochen to nationwide, his boastful claims, and the Senate's 1944 bid to curb interference. It notes hearings, his lack of attendance, and a 194? California school broadcast under a conditional gratitude letter.
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Ames Caesar Petrillo
United States
Interlochen
Michigan
Czar Petrillo
Senate of the
Vandenberg
Senate
House
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
California
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Clarence Lea
Thieves Stole 125000 Red Points Before Rationing End
A New York theft reports 125000 red points stolen on the eve of rationing ending. Nurses in Tokyo hospitals demand higher pay though earning $3 monthly. Rabbits’ opinions on the war’s end are speculated. The piece questions if a new era or a new error is starting.
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New York
Tokyo
What Others Think on the Smith-Connally Act War Measure
Milwaukee Journal views the Smith-Connally act as a wartime tool to curb strikes, argues it failed from inception, and urges termination now. It criticizes Roosevelt for leadership lapses and notes the act cost millions and wasted NLRB hours.
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Milwaukee Journal
Congress
Roosevelt
Sugar rationing underscores U S dependency and tariff subsidies
The Marshfield News-Herald notes sugar remains the only rationed item and laments domestic shortfalls. It explains the United States cannot produce enough sugar due to drought war tariffs and a weak wartime industry showing 150000 tons short last year and 400000 tons this year.
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Marshfield News-Herald
United States
Cuba
Caribbean Sea
Philippines
Puerto Rico
House Appropriations Panel Votes to Abolish Strike Votes
New York Times notes the house committee on appropriations voted to abolish government conducted strike votes under the Smith Connally act. The provision has muddied labor relations, created unrest, and appeared to approve unnecessary strikes, adding cost to public supervision. Repeal advocated.
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NEW York Times
House Committee On Appropriations
Pubcc
County schools face housing crunch demands action
Waukesha and nearby areas report overcrowded conditions across county schools from high schools to rural one room schools. County Superintendent Winston Brown warns the issue needs extensive building programs to relieve crowding, stated in his annual report to the board of supervisors.
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Waukesha Freeman
Waukesha
Oconomowoc
Waukesha County
Winston Brown
Brown
Waukesha Board of Supervisors
Lend-Lease settlement with Britain outlined by U S officials
James Marlow outlines the Britain settlement under the master lend-lease agreement. Britain pays $650 million in cash over 55 years at 2 percent, with a pledge to lower tariffs and cooperate on world trade and a planned international trade conference under the UN.
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Washington
Britain
Truman
Congress
State Byrnes
State Department
Treasury
United States of America
England
United Nations
Miss Miriam Fillner Named Washington Civil Service Examiner
Tribunes notes Miss Miriam Fillner daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Fillner 1415 Farwell Street has been appointed civil service examiner in Washington She graduated from La Crosse State Teachers College in 1934 The item also lists local moves visits appointments and events involving several La Crosse area residents including school graduates and staff members across Wisconsin and nearby cities.
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Miriam Fillner
John C. Fillner
Farwell Street
Washington
Fillner
la Crosse State Teachers College
la Crosse
Chippewa Falls
A. F. Lewis
Fred Goddard
Henry Jolivette
Robber Flees Gas Station After Interruption
Daniel Cercone, attendant at a Chicago service station, was robbed when a man pointed a .45 caliber pistol. William McNeil, a part time worker, called out to Cercone and the bandit fled in a car with another man and two women, leaving without paying for 10 gallons of gasoline.
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Chicago
Daniel Cercone
William McNeil
Cercone
Dan
Bill
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press Publication Note
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press publish Afternoon and Sunday editions from La Crosse Wisconsin. The paper lists W T Burgess as publisher, R L Bangsberg as managing editor, and A W Rice as city editor. It is entered as second class in 1904 and affiliated with the Lee Newspaper Syndicate and the Associated Press.
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la Crosse Tribune Co
4Th and
Cass Sts
la Crosse
Wis
the Beautiful
W. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
Tribune and Leader-Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Associated Press
Wisconsin Democrats use Liberal label in party debates
A Wisconsin political column notes Democrats favor terms like Liberal and Liberal Unity League over the simple Democrat label. It highlights figures such as Ringling and Marine Lt. Fred Rhyner as potential contenders and mentions F. J. Sensenbrenner guiding UW regents.
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Madison
Wis
Washington
Wisconsin Liberals Committee
Wisconsin Liberal Unity League
Answers to reader questions in Haskin Service column
Readers ask about court-martial sentence reductions for good behavior and oversea pay timing. The Navy may reduce a general court-martial sentence by up to one third for good conduct. A veteran need not have a lawyer for blue discharge review but may be represented if not appearing in person. Oversee pay is issued with regular monthly pay.
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Navy
Navy Department
Review Board
John Bull
Atomic Age Society
England
Caesar
Children's Animal Picture Book promoted for Christmas gifts
The Washington Information Bureau issues a 32 page booklet illustrated with photographs from the American Museum of Natural History. It features mammals, describing appearance and habits and notes friends and enemies. Priced fifteen cents postpaid. Include coupon and send to The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau.
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Washington Information Bureau
American Museum of Natural History
la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
England's Divorce Rise Tied to War Strains and Law
Dewitt MacKenzie reports a surge in English divorces driven by wartime stress and shifts in law. He notes that matches AA adulter y often fuel suits, while legal reforms in 1938 allowed wives to seek divorce for adultery and other grounds. The trend persists despite wartime social tensions.
UNRRA Pledges Action for Austria by Lehman
UNRRA Director General Herbert H. Lehman promised immediate action for Austria once funds are available after urgent appeals for food and vital necessities. General Mark W. Clark and the Allied council forwarded the pleas to UNRRA urging relief.
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Vienna
UNRRA
Herbert H. Lehman
Mark W. Clark
Austria
Allied Council
More Men Sailing KYOTO Sixth Army Releases Over 11,500
The U S Sixth Army reported in Kyoto that over 11,500 troops were sent home in the week ending yesterday and more are en route. Enlisted personnel with 59 points are released and ordered to report to the 11th replacement depot on December 14. About 2,000 men are affected with 60 and 61 pointers leaving today.
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Kyoto
Japan
U. S. 6Th Army
Four Wounded In Funeral Shooting Outside Cemetery
Four people were shot yesterday outside a Buenos Aires cemetery during the burial of three victims from a Saturday political demonstration shooting. No injuries occurred during the burial of the fourth victim at a Jewish cemetery.
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Buenos Aires
Baby Born Moments After Mother's Death in Portland
In Portland, a four pound two ounce baby was delivered by Caesarean section after the mother died from a heart ailment. Doctors at St. Vincent's Hospital report the infant is in satisfactory condition and the father gave consent for the operation.
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Portland
Ore
St. Vincent’s Hospital
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