Vet Who Helped Prepare For Jap Invasion Arrives Home
Howard L. Aiken chief petty officer returns home after serving in a demolition unit in the South Pacific. He helped clear coral reefs and headland installations for the invasion of Japan and saved two sailors during a 1944 squall near the east coast. Aiken, son of Mr. and Mrs. Omro Aiken, lived at 1675 Mississippi Street with his wife Wavelle. He previously taught at Bainbridge and Notre Dame and served in the V-12 program at the University of Michigan. He was discharged December 14 at Great Lakes. He holds Asiatic Pacific and Victory ribbons and the good conduct award. He was a funeral director before the service.
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Japan
Howard L. Aiken
Aiker
Omro Aiken
Mississippi Street
Wavelle Aiken
Bainbridge
University of Michigan
Notre Dame
Bureau of Personnel
Oahu
South Pacific
Dea
APD
Aiken
Tokyo Bay
Terry
States
Great Lakes
Asiatic- Ific
Victory
Public Debate on Car Insurance and License Accountability
A DeSoto Reader discusses auto insurance as a safety net in collisions between un insured drivers. The letter argues the state should require insurance proof with license issuance and enforce road safety laws to protect insured and uninsured alike.
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Poiter Tribune
State Department
DeSoto Reader
Submarine Veteran Earns Bronze Star in Warfare
Lieut. Calvin H. Buhr 23 USNR son of Rev and Mrs E M De Burr earns the Bronze Star for his service in four submarine war patrols including an Ō an sea and for aiding in sinking several enemy vessels during World War II.
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Waukon
Ō *An
Calvin H. Buhr
USNR
E. M. de Burr
Judge Cowie to Hold Next Regular Day Monday
Larry Scheefer, clerk of circuit court, said Saturday that Judge R. S. Cowie will hold his next regular day on Monday, Jan. J.
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Larry Scheefer
Circuit Court
R. S. Cowie
What It Takes To Feed Occupation Army
The quarter master depot listed Christmas dinner supplies for the occupation army including over 1.5 million pounds of dressed turkey and tens of thousands of pounds of fruitcake figs cranberries and vegetables. It also specified large quantities of flour sugar lard coffee and spices to support holiday meals.
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TOYKO
Quartermaster Depot
Peterson Dies of Heart Attack in Algoma Visit
George B. Peterson, vice-president of Farmers' State Bank in Waupaca, Wisconsin, died of a heart attack during a visit to Algoma on Saturday. He had joined the Waupaca bank in 1942 after serving as cashier at the Bank of Cameron in Cameron.
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Algoma
Wis
George B. Peterson
Farmers’ State Bank
Waupaca
Waupaca Bank
Peterson
Bank of Cameron
Cameron, As
Lemon Juice Recipe Supposed to Ease Rheumatic Pain
A dubious claim spread about lemon juice easing rheumatic pain quickly. The text mentions an "empty package" and suggests trying a hot cold remedy with water, plus a vague money back guarantee and a product called Rut x Compound advertised by a grocer or store brand.
Threats of Shooting Filipino Prisoners Contained in Manila
Col Josiah P Holland warns Manila council that Filipinos stoning Japanese POWs could be shot by US military police. Report notes blue denimed Japanese soldiers patrolling camps in Manila and Leyte, guarding grounds and removing debris. Geneva Convention protections cited.
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Manila
Josiah .P. Holland
Chicago
Ill
Yule Turkeys Delivered to Lansing Toy Factory Employes
Waukon Iowa special report The Anderson Produce Co delivered 309 turkeys raised in Allamakee county to Leo Hufschmid of the Lansing Toy factory The fowls will be given as Christmas gifts to every household of the plant’s workers.
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Waukon
Anderson Produce Co
Leo Hufschmid
Lansing
Allamakee County
Andersons
Hufschmict
Local School Officials Return From Navy Duty In La Crosse
Arthur F. Jordan assistant superintendent and Donald E. Field principal at Logan High return to duties after inactive naval reserve service begun in 1943. Jordan resumed December 5 and Field returns January to resume posts, with both men holding lieutenant commander ranks and having served in V-12 programs at multiple colleges. The Fields reside at 1353 Kane street with sons George and Donnie. The note adds a separate mention that the epic of Gilgamesh is a key piece in Babylonian literature.
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Tribune
la Crosse
Donald E. Field
Arthur F. Jordan
United States Naval Reserve
Navy
Jordan
Field
Logan High School
la Crosse City
the Fields
George
Donnie
Kane Street
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Aitken
Hoewhier Bros
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Rayon Chenille
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Hizes
Bonnet
Ravon
Alg
Weldon
Beau Rose
Cologne
Irene Blake
Webster’s Dictionaries
Bible Story Books
Motn
Devel
Deckle
Photo Service
Main ST
L&a Crosse
Columbia University
New York City
Naval Training Unit
Tuftscolece
Meaford
Miss
Billy
State Street
Fort Deposit
Annapolis
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter, Minn
Westminster College
Fulton, Mo
Gilagamesh
Babylonia
Wallpaper Company
Fifth Avenue South
Pasel IS
Fifth Ave
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