Hitler’s Decline Shapes German War Defense Says Officer
An American officer in Germany reports Hitler may no longer command the Wehrmacht. He notes dwindling manpower, professional defense, and Himmler likely in charge, with the war possibly prolonging or ending via political shifts or a coup. The piece warns of a chaotic post Hit låzer scenario and Junkers’ reluctance to fight on after defeat.
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Roosevelt shifts toward executive appointees in State Department
The article notes President Roosevelt moving from brain trust advisers to successful executives like Edward R. Stettinius Jr. as secretary of state. Stettinius, with a track record at General Motors and U S Steel, signals a broad housecleaning and a focus on economic issues at the peace table.
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Norman Littell
Biddle
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Cordell Hull
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General Motors
U. S. Steel
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Soldiers Pursue Studies After Victory in Europe
After VE Day many American soldiers await transport home and enroll in school. The article speculates that minds may not focus on studies and suggests a harsher peace approach as a possible alternative.
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Europe
Passing by own action bombers rise in wartime debates
The piece analyzes Japanese efforts to deploy passing by own action bombers to cripple U S naval power. It notes limited deck collisions but potential harm and delays to carriers, discusses defense options like air artillery barrages, and compares land based army air power and island hopping strategies amid evolving naval warfare.
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Washington
Japan
Europe
Britain
Island Hopping
Senate critique of new appointees stance in Roosevelt era
The Chicago Tribune reports the senate on Wednesday rejected the presentation of new state department nominees and criticized the Roosevelt administration. Democrats faulted the foreign policy approach, while Republicans offered mixed support for some candidates. The piece argues patriotism and party divides may shape future policy amid international tensions.
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Quotations as Scientist Farmer and Sage amid War News
A Pacific wartime dispatch notes quotes from a figure who blends science farming and wisdom. It mentions papaya and coconuts for self sufficiency and notes edible snakes and lizards. Soldiers fish under white clouds and blue skies near Rabaul, while Eden warns of lasting tyranny and the danger of Berlin driving factions apart.
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Rabaul
Excerpted Quote on Resource Push by Treasury Secretary
The passage cites Henry Morganthau Jr urging intensified material concentration and effort far beyond prior levels to sustain the war or policy push. The quote underscores a call for unprecedented national mobilization and fiscal resolve.
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Sundae
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Draft regulation changes aim to curb labor turnover
Officials say 26 to 37 year olds in essential work will not be drafted while those who switch to peacetime jobs may face 1-A classification. They expect the new rules to retain workers needed for war effort and may require a certificate of availability from the War Manpower Commission to authorize job shifts. The changes aim to recruit 90,000 more workers for super critical programs.
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Selective Service
Erment
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Alfred Ludvigsen
Waukesha County
Vernon Thomson
Arthur Lenroot
Ruth Kitson
GOP
Charles D. Madsen
Luck
Progressive
Republican Party
Highway Commission
Dave Summerville
Summerville
Ten Years Ago Wisconsin Warden Wins Has Kell Noyes Award
Tribune notes Albert F. Dunham Oshkosh warden of the Wisconsin conservation commission for Winnebago Outagamie and Waupaca counties chosen as the year's most efficient warden for 1934 and to receive the Has Kell Noyes award at a Thursday presentation. Gerald Hicke to be seen in Vocational Dramatic Guild program at the Vocational school auditorium Monday and Tuesday evenings. Gesell of Moorhead Minnesota visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles B ll.
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Oshkosh
Wisconsin Conservation Commission
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Outagamie
Waupaca
Wisconsin
Haskell Noyes
Gerald Hicke
Vocational Dramatic Guild
Gesell
Moorhead
Minn
Home After Two Years In Aleutian Islands
Pvt Leif Rusdal arrives on a 21 day furlough after more than two years in the Aleutians. He visits father Lars Rusdal of Viroqua sister Mrs Helmer Peterson of Westby and other relatives. He enlisted June 12 1942 and trained at Camp Claiborne La Camp Kilmer N J and Camp Murray Wash. He left for the Aleutians in September 1942 and will report back to Camp Claiborne La for reassignment.
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Wis
Leif Rusdal
Aleutian Islands
Lars Rusdal
Viroqua
Helmer Peterson
Rusdal
Camp Clairborne
Camp Kilmer
N. J
Camp Murray
Wash
Aleutians
Washington miscellany spans war souvenirs and high level shifts
The column notes small round pocket mirrors issued by MacArthur’s publicity team for Filipino troops, now collectible in the United States. It recounts Norman Littell’s DOJ farewell, Senator Gillette’s health after blood tests, Romulo’s Leyte report on GI gentility, and a cross Atlantic band exchange easing Allied tensions.
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Douglas MacArthur
U. S
Philippines
United States
Doug
Deer Policy Sparks Political Debate in Wisconsin
Wisconsin conservation policy on deer management draws sharp political ire as northern legislators discuss reforms and a one man elective conservation commissioner. Democratic committee actions and potential senatorial bids surface amid budget hearings and public pressure.
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Wisconsin
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Army Engineer Sets Two Day Safety Meeting
Col. Lynn C. Barnes district engineer calls a two day safety meeting at the U S boatyard Fountain City where dredge work and lock operations are reviewed. Tuesday focuses on drowning hazards and Wednesday includes lockmaster and supervisor discussions plus an post mortem of past accidents to improve prevention.
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Lynn C. Barnes
St. Paul
U. S
Fountain
Minneapolis
Guttenberg
Lutheran Chaplain To Address City Ministers Group
The Rev. Gordon Tollefson, Lutheran chaplain, will speak to city and surrounding area ministers at the YWCA on Wednesday at 10 a m. All ministers are invited to hear and meet Chaplain Tollefson.
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Gordon Tollefson
YWCA
Tollefson
La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press Publisher Credits
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press, published afternoons and Sundays in La Crosse Wisconsin, lists W T Burgess as publisher and R L Bangsberg as managing editor with A W Rice city editor. It notes second class matter status since 1904 and Associated Press affiliation.
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Case Streets
la Crosse
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German counter offensive in 1945 could hinge on new weapons
London reports cite Nazi hopes of a long range counter offensive using secret weapons and submarines as winter weather, logistics, and Allied control of the sea shape the outcome. V bombs and V 3 weapons are cited with possible claims of New York attack, while air cores struggle to locate mobile launch platforms.
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Germany
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Western Front
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Answers to reader questions from The La Crosse Tribune
The Haskin Service provides factual replies to queries via the Tribune Information Service. Topics include slogan origins See America First attributed to the Great Northern railway bomb tonnage by RAF Bomber Command up to October 1944 bonds for soldiers overseas and details about the U S S Cascade a destroyer tender.
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Eye Street
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America
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Great Northern Rai
Jewish days of the week named as first, second, etc
The Jewish people did not assign unique names to the weekdays. They designated each day by its ordinal position in the week, calling them the first day, second day, and so on. This system lacks special weekday titles beyond these numerals.
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S.E.P. A
Night baseball does not majorly affect batting averages
The Sporting News reports that under arc lights major league batting and field averages show little impact. In the minors poorer lighting could conceivably alter averages.
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Service members ask who should be notified about war bonds
Question from service men and women on notification requirements for war bonds purchased by personnel. Clarifies who must be informed and by whom, outlining possible official channels for receipt of bond-related notices.
Difference between station and army hospitals overseas
The War Department explains that station hospitals are connected with posts camps or stations in the United States. Overseas there are collecting and clearing stations evacuation hospitals and general hospitals.
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The
War Department
Army
United States
Navy Commissioning Women Doctors in Medical Corps
The Navy Department confirms women physicians are being commissioned into the U S Navy Medical Corps. It notes that less than a year ago the Navy requested 600 women doctors for service consideration.
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U. S. Navy Medical Corps
Navy Department
Navy
Uncle Sam's Almanac Coupon Offers 15 Cents
The notice advertises Uncle Sam's Almanac priced at 15 cents with a coupon included. It emphasizes government-sourced information and mentions mailing details to Washington D C for enrollment.
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He command the submarine forces of the uS Pacific
The text appears to be a fragment or clue set with scattered entries. It references naval leadership and submarine forces in the Pacific, but lacks a complete narrative or clearly named individuals to identify a specific event or person.
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