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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1944
Page
6
A fragment from the La Crosse Tribune cites a biblical injunction about cutting off a right hand and references Matthew. The text appears as a moral or literary quotation rather than a news item, with no reported event or date.
A survey of private employment agencies cautions that wartime hiring has spoiled many youths by making them irresponsible and inefficient. The forecast warns of difficulties adjusting to normal competition after the war, with veterans and school entrants facing similar trials as they seek steady civilian work.
An Allied economic survey warns German occupied and liberated Europe faces severe famine this winter. Norway Holland Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia Albania suffer near starvation due to Nazi seizure of reserves, with France Belgium less dire. Italy also affected as war strains persist and hunger grows.
Readers struggle to find Christmas gifts as traditional cigarettes fail as a fallback. A wartime correspondent cites a Swedish source while noting Hitler seems to heed radio health remedy boosts. The piece ends with a reflection on reliability of a Stockholm citizen as a war source.
A brief note reports danger to leaders of Germany and Japan, described with restrained phrasing and a reference to a small white marker atop a grave marker as a symbolic warning.
In a Washington column David Lawrence argues that a Dewey victory would have sparked continued Allied friction and harsher wartime policy, while Roosevelt’s re election stabilized leadership. The piece notes Polish voting influence and political silence over Greece and Italy, suggesting Dewey remain in New York’s governorship until 1948.
In strong terms American Polish groups denounce Churchill for breaking promises to Poland and accuse Roosevelt of deceit to secure votes. The piece argues Roosevelt favors Britain and Russia, leaves Poland unprotected, and questions U.S. foreign policy and leadership.
Belgian Foreign Minister Paul-Henri Spaak warned that a period of chaos and disintegration seems likely after Germany falls. General Eisenhower urged citizens to do their part to support a vastly oversubscribed effort. With supply lines improved, Patterson emphasized boosting production to meet the accelerated offensive pace.
Quotation from Secretary of War Henry Umison describes the American soldier as fearless in battle yet profoundly homesick when stationed in foreign lands, highlighting wartime sacrifice and morale concerns.
The court upheld that a union chosen as bargaining agent must protect the interests of all employees including those who voted against it. It also allowed unions to limit membership but held they cannot discriminate in bargaining on race or opposition to union representation. The ruling strengthens protections for minority workers in labor negotiations nationwide.
The Prosperity club held its Christmas party at Mrs. Robert Lowell's home with gifts exchanged among attendees including Mrs. Richard Patnode and others. Also, Wrestling champion Wild Bill defeated Lyle Gilbert to claim the Tri Angular Milk Fund show title at the Vocational school.
British press warned that Germany may step up flying bomb attacks on Britain. New damage and casualties were reported yesterday and last night in ongoing aerial bombardment.
Lieutenant colonel Francis Yeats Brown 58 British author soldier and airman died yesterday His works include Bengal Lancer Golden Horn Dogs of War and Lancer at Large
A senate military affairs subcommittee report outlines The Full Employment Act of 1945 proposing a national budget for the entire economy to reach 60 million jobs. It envisions a 200 billion dollar gross national product and measures to raise consumer spending, invest in railroads, housing, and public works, with Congress shaping the final plan.
Madison writer profiles Alvin E. O Konsky tenth district congressman as he courts a 1946 Senate bid. It notes his unorthodox rise in Wisconsin GOP circles and warns that real party backing may hinge on La Follette’s actions and the state machine’s stance.
Lawrence A. Peterson of Peterson's Garage Soldiers Grove and Dodson Motor Company Prairie du Chien are authorized to sell used passenger automobiles on warranted price schedules. Peterson partners with Clark's Garage Viroqua for repairs and Dodson with Dagnon Super Service Prairie du Chien for general auto repair.
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press publish afternoons and Sunday mornings from Le Crosse Wisconsin. Founders include W T Burgess publisher and R L Bangsberg managing editor with A W Rice city editor. It is a member of the Lee Newspaper Syndicate and Associated Press member.
DeWitt Mackenzie notes a tenuous Allied stand along a seventy mile German push from the Rhineland. Aachen and Liege loom as decisive hubs. Hodges counterattacks near Aachen suggest stubborn resilience. Eisenhower eyes possible counter moves as Rundstedt risks a bold gamble.
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau provides facts in reply to reader questions. Topics include cigarette consumption in 1943 257 billion and 85 billion more than 1939, union tax exemptions, hospital apprentice duties, Navy reserve credit toward hitch, Seabees combat role, and Army hospital overseas information policies.
A large bull elephant’s tusks may weigh from 200 to 300 pounds. The heavy tusks are powerful enough that the animals sometimes thrust them into a tree fork to rest their neck muscles.
A reader quiz covers Bageen metal beryllium used with copper for springs and asks about public senate sessions being closed until the second session of the third Congress. It explains gem versus jewel, describes a tankdozer built from an M 4 Sherman tank, and cites Emmons Glacier on Mount Rainier as the largest U S glacier among 28.
Questions and answers indicate insulin comes from the pancreas of hogs calves and beef slaughtered for meat. The British prime minister earns 10000 pounds annually. Blood for transfusion is screened by Wasserman tests and other checks to ensure disease absence.
A crossword style header lists clues and answers including American Edward N. 11 Native metal 12 Close to 13 Fish eggs 14 Skin opening 16 Erbium 22 Like 23 Behold 25 Bachelor of 40 Oleum ab 41 East Indies ab 42 Tantalum symbol 43 Provided sun 45 Raced 48 Tellurium 50 Comrade 54 Arrival ab 55 Shortly 57 Long fish 58 He was elected by.
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau offers a layman friendly home law book covering marriage and divorce laws nations contracts property promissory notes law heirs estates copyright rents plus general guidance. Fifteen cents postpaid use the coupon to order from Washington DC.
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