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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1944

Page

6

Bar Functions Important Now Explains by Justice Barlow

Justice Elmer E. Barlow told district attorneys that lawlessness among youth and disrespect for authority challenge the legal profession. He said bar functions create new fields for activity and that national policy will be fed through legal counsel as business ties with foreign interests grow. FBI agent H. K. Johnson urged constructive measures to curb delinquency, stressing parental responsibility and the role of church and schools alongside law enforcement.

Milwaukee Elmer E. Barlow Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Barlow H. K. Johnson Federal Bureau of Investigation District Attorneys’ Association Johnson FBI

Fight over two nominees for Federal War Surplus Board

Senator Austin challenged President Roosevelt's picks for the surplus war property board, arguing former Connecticut governor Robert A. Hurley and Lt. Col. Robert A. Heller lack experience and standing. He warned on the grave duties of managing $100 billion in war assets and urged careful scrutiny of appointments.

Washington Austin R-Vi Roosevelt Surplus War Property Board Robert A. Hurley Connecticut Robert A. Heller Gillette Col. Heller Gov. Hurley Senate State Department Chandler D-Ky Edward Heller

Rift Seen In Allied Banks

London reports show mixed reactions to Churchill's Polish question speech. The United States stance remains unclear as Roosevelt and Stalin seek unity. Moscow radio broadcast praised Churchill while noting German gratitude for his blunt wartime rhetoric.

London London Daily Mail Ill United Na Tive Roosevelt Stalin United States Eames Moscow Radio Today Churchill Germany Hiss

Daughter Ili Father Urged To Come Home

Mrs. Louis Kerschion of Hales Corners pleaded via press and radio to locate her husband Frenchy missing since Sept 15. Their 13 year old Delores is seriously ill and five other children want him home for Christmas. Neighbors report he may have amnesia. he ran a Milwaukee restaurant.

Milwaukee Louis Kerschion Hales Corners Frenchy Delores Kerschion

War relocation authority announces office closures in Chicago and Kansas City

The War Relocation Authority reported on Saturday that its area offices in Chicago and Kansas City had been closed or relocated. The terse notice gave no further details about the changes or affected staff.

Chicago The War Relocation Authority Kansas City

Kenosha Leader George S. White Dies at 77

George S. White 77 founder and chair man of Mac Whyte Co. died Saturday after a heart attack. His firm was among Kenosha’s largest manufacturers and a leading wire rope producer.

Kenosha, Wis George S. White The Mac Whyte Co Kenosha

Winnebago County Patrol Chief Named Menasha Police Chief

A named police chief from Winnebago county highway traffic patrol for four years was selected as Menasha police chief, succeeding the resigning Alex. The appointment shifts leadership as the former head steps down.

Winnebago Menasha Sestendan Alex

Weather Record of Wisconsin Clearing and Cold Weekend Outlook

The Department of Commerce Wisconsin forecast clearing tonight and a cold spell. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with continued cold and light snow in the north and far west. Shippers forecast shows temperatures rising 8 to 15 degrees above zero regionally with protection advised northward and eastward.

Wisconsin Sean Siua

River Porpcast From Hastings to Guttenberg

Irregular ice action causes minor fluctuations in river stages but overall levels show little change across Hastings to Guttenberg Ia for several days, per forecast.

Hastings Guttenberg

Treble damages sought against five firms in price case

Phil H. Griffin district director announced district wide pre Christmas cleanup actions targeting retail food stores to force price reductions and enforce ceiling prices. Defendants include Har land Center, Young's Market, Jackson's grocery, Sidie's Market and others with overcharges totaling thousands of dollars.

Phil H. Griffin Griffin Harland Center Howard Young Young's Market Boscobel John T. Brudos Jackson's Viroqua Stanley Sidie Sidie

De Gaulle Arrives in Paris with New Pact

De Gaulle lands in Paris at 7 p.m. local time and tells ministers at the airport that the mission’s results are good. He is received amid discussions of a new pact and ongoing government efforts.

de Gaulle Paris

Radio Programs Tonight on NBC CBS and More

Saturday night radio slate lists NBC 4 Great Novels Pickwick Papers Part 1 7 Gaslight Gaieties 7 36 Truth or Consequences 6 30 Can You Top This 9 30 Grand Ole Opry 10 16 CBS Lionel Barrymore Mayor 7 Shields and more including Sammy Kaye Detro it Symphony Mrstorious Travel and Shady Valley Jamboree with Curt Massey plus News Treasury Salute Palmolive Party and Sign Off with Thomas Peluso Orchestre.

NBC 4 Curt Massey James Stevenson Thomas Pelusos Quincy Howe Cbs Eaward Tomlison Harry Wismer H. Pieming Nbdc Bdig Hewall Calle Netive Musicale Mbs Nbec World News Lionel Barrymore Biu the American Eagle Britain Leland Stowe Biu Nbc FBI Chs Detroit Symphony Cts

Livestock market activity weak as hogs scarce in Chicago

Chicago market receipts were light as salable hogs were insufficient for a market. Cattle and calves faced declines with fed steers and yearlings down to 61 to 1.50, bulk trading around 12.75 to 15.50, late solid holding at 17.50, and notably lower prices across common and medium grades amid stormy weather and limited country outlets.

Chicago

Chicago Butter and Eggs Market Holds Steady

The Chicago spot butter market stayed firm with prices near unchanged as receipts rose to 218 227 pounds. Grade AA butter at 41 1 2 cents, grade B at 40 1 2 cents, and cooking grade at 39 cents per pound. Egg market activity totaled 11 224 cases with extras 46 to 49 3 10 cents per chosen, standards to 46 1 0 cents, and dirties 30 to 45 1 2 cents.

Chicago

Manpower and Production Controls for War Effort

War production guidance directs release of workers with needed skills to meet civilian production goals for late 1944. Items listed include trucks tractors motorcycles bicycles and powercycles cutlery typewriters locomotives cars buses and bodies and other heavy equipment. Spot plan producers receive firm material allotments once included in WPB totals.

Apa WPB

Crash Kills Youth in Chicago Car Collision

John Mitchell Levis II, 17, grandson of the Owens Illinois Glass founder, died Saturday from skull fracture following a Wednesday crash with a truck. Passenger Ralph Richards, 22, a Chicago sailor, was bruised. Truck driver Fred Bischoff of Racine Wisconsin was uninjured.

Chicago John Mitchell Levis, II Owens ,Illinois Glass Co Ralph Richards Fred Bischoff Racine Wis

Wheat and corn futures and cash grain prices

The report lists December to September futures for wheat, corn and oats with opening high and low ranges and closing prices, plus Chicago cash grain quotes. It notes No 2 red winter wheat at $1.75 and various oats and seed grain prices with per hundredweight figures.

Eaps Chicago Barney

Potatoes Market Firm Despite Light U S Shipments

Chicago reports an active potato market with 138 total U S shipments and light supplies. Idaho Russet Bur banks U S No 1 priced 3 39 to 3 52. Nebraska Wyoming Bliss Triumphs 3 35 to 3 29. Minnesota North Dakota Bills Triumphs 2 50. Cobblers and commercials 2 50. Wisconsin Katahdins 2 62.

Chicago U. S Idaho Nebraska Wyoming Minnesota North Dakota Cobblers Wisconsin

French Hold Fast as Germans Press in Alsace Pocket

German forces on the Western Front struggle to divert the 7th Army in the Colmar sector while defending on French soil near Bitche. Maginot line forts repurpose dismounted guns on revolving turrets as the French 1st Army gains a small advance near Selestat north of Colmar.

Alsace Colmar 7Th Army Bitche 7Th Selestat

Guerrilla Gains Across Philippine Islands Reported

Allied forces drive Japanese from Cebu south end to central sector and hold key airfields on Panay Negros and Mindanao. Guerrilla leaders include Col. Wendell Fertig and Lieut. Col. Charles Cushing as operations expand from Leyte.

Leyte Tagbilarn Cebu Negros Dumaguette Sibutan Luzuriga Bais San Carlos Isabella Panay Estancia Zarraga San Miguel Patnongon Mindanao Dean Schedler Associated Press Wendell W. Fertig Bataan Charles Cushing

Obituary notices for two La Crosse area residents

Mrs John Schriver aged 79 of 1911 State street died at home after a lingering illness. Survived by son Clarence of Opportunity Washington. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Mrs Andrew O Nelson aged 73 of Long Beach California died there December 13. Former Jennie Erickson of La Crosse. Her husband long employed as cashier in a La Crosse bank and for 20 years with Mons Anderson and Frank companies. Survived by husband three sons Arnold Eugene and Walter and sister Mrs Alfred Johnson. Funeral services and burial held in Long Beach. There is no railway in oe although it has a ton of 120000

John Schriver State Street Clarence Opportunity Wash Andrew O. Nelson Long Beach Calif Jennie Erickson la Crosse Mons Anderson Company Ee Frank Company Milwanee Nelsdén Arnold Eugene Walter Alfred Johnson

Demand for U S Speak Out Clearly On Foreign Affairs

A push from Senator Vandenberg urges the United States to take a plain, explicit stand on foreign affairs amid Britain Russia Poland talks. Churchill Stalin Roosevelt meet planned for late January or February with Roosevelt's inauguration near. Calls rise over stalled state department nominations and a freeze on payroll tax while the sixth war loan ends with partial goal funding.

U.S Washington Britain Russia Poland United States Vandenberg Michigan London Moscow Churchill Germany Europe Stalin Roosevelt

Bound Over Milwaukee Man in Mail Indecency Case

William Luebow of Sheboygan was bound over to the federal grand jury on a charge of mailing indecent matter. U S signer Floyd E Jenkins set bond at $1,000 after postal inspectors accused Luebow of sending material derogatory to the Masonic order through the mails.

Milwaukee William Luebow Sheboygan Federal U. S Floyd E. Jenkins Luebow

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