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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
4
Dr Cari X cautions that Christmas should stress family unity and giving rather than material gifts. He notes rising mental stress among adults and urges involving children in planning and sharing to foster cooperation and loyalty, especially with loved ones serving in the armed forces.
In Milwaukee a bid of 9750 dollars on a mystery package was topped to 10000 dollars after the buyer opened it to reveal twenty five cartons of cigarettes six bottles of whiskey and eight boxes of chocolate bars prompting the voluntary raise amid wartime purchases.
December 13 dispatch from the 2nd Infantry Division describes cold weather camouflage by white undergarments to evade snipers. A US patrol misdirects a fellow MP while a German soldier near Lieut Burkier s rifle grenade prep asks for surrender in a muffled German voice.
The text notes that Christmas was celebrated unevenly in the early church with dates like December 25, January 6, and March 25. It states that the festival gained general acceptance when the Bishop of Rome fixed December 25 as the celebration in AD 354.
Glasgow nine acre skylight with 40 000 panes was removed for safety early in the war and later replaced at Central Station where the roof was shielded by blackout asbestos sheets. The skylight is Scotland's largest.
Dr Paul M Lincoln 74 emeritus Cornell professor inventor and E I E E past president died in Ithaca N Y John Russell Ward 70 editor and publisher of Post Exchange magazine died in New York City W H Kirmbride 71 retired chief engineer Southern Pacific Railroad died in Dunsmuir California after 42 years with the line.
The First Industrial Mining Congress of Argentina reported the discovery of vanadium near San Rafael and recommended installing a plant to develop the deposits.
President Roosevelt signs a $3.17 billion three year postwar highway program enabling planning by state and local governments. States provide about $1.5 billion on a 50 50 match with federal funds, with urban, rural and farm to market roads included. The act aims to ease postwar unemployment and create an interstate network while expanding aid to urban projects and replacing aging roads.
Neuman, 42, a driver for a riding academy, was killed when he fell under a hayride wagon whose wheels passed over his chest. Twenty five boys and other occupants were on the wagon at the time of the accident.
KEARNEY Neb Army life suits Sgt Ralph Peterson after 17 years in service. He has served at Kearney Army Air Field and traveled widely including Hawaii twice and Panama once. Peterson left the service twice briefly for three months and three days respectively but returned to duty.
The submarine Menhaden built by Manitowoc Shipbuilding was launched today to complete seven undersea craft under a Navy contract. Miss Miriam M. Johnson of Washington D C, daughter of Rep Noble J Johnson of Terre Haute Indiana, witnessed the event.
A Waltham soldier in France writes via V mail thanking draft board for drafting him. He signs as thankful and wishes selective service officials a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Children in Moscow explore a public model road layout where kids drive toy cars. Small child policemen direct traffic along miniature streets to teach road safety and caution.
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