Five NCOs Promoted to Sergeant in Local Group
The La Crosse unit promotes five NCOs to sergeant including Irvin H. Otto of 1119 South Ninth Street. Capt. Young says these men hold key posts in a local airborne unit planned to expand to full strength for federal service, with the headquarters directing the artillery battalion.
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Gass
Irvin H. Otto
South Ninth Street
Young
la Crosse
84Th Airborne Division
L Herbert G. Arenz
William G. Krause
Raymond T. McVeety
Kenneth M. Nolte
Oil reserves shape Russian war stance and Western risk
AP Foreign Affairs analysts assess that Russia relies on limited oil, with major fields at Baku and in Romania. They warn that prolonged war would force a grim choice between fuel for planes and for mechanized farms, while Western bombing could threaten Russian supply lines. Christian Science faith note closes the piece.
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Russia
Middle East
West
Iran
Moscow
U. S
Baku
Caspian Sea
Mediterranean
North Africa
Romania
Ploesti
Washington
Snowy Holidays Threaten Safe Driving On Icy Roads
County highways officials warn that white Christmas weather creates glare ice and packed snow hazards. Drivers must adjust speeds and braking, stay sober, and avoid overconfidence to prevent tragic holiday crashes.
Wings Awarded Local James L Lane Receives Second Lieutenant
James L Lane of 2550 Harvey Street has earned a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. The 1944 Central High School graduate received his pilot wings at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock Texas after wartime service with the 13th Repair Squadron in Japan and subsequent training at Randolph and Reese fields.
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James L. Lane
Harvey Street
Air Force
Lane
Earl Lane
R. 3
Black River Falls
Central High School
Reese Air Force Base
Lubbock
Tex
Radio Lane Mechanics
Japan
Randolph Air Force Base
San Antonio
Reese Field
Tokyo
Sugar gifts spark debate over wartime controls
Lord Woolton, Britain's food minister in Churchill's coalition, urged curbing government powers. He cited customs confiscation of sugar sent from abroad under a 1941 rule banning more than five pounds of any one food as gifts, a measure to save shipping space during the U boat battle.
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London
Lord Woolton
Britain
Id Woolton
Winston Churchill
House of Lords
Madison officials mull plans to fight Bangs disease
Madison assemblyman Ora Rice said a proposed 3 million dollar appropriation may be needed to indemnify farmers for eliminating infected dairy cattle. Two options—immediate testing with removal or a gradual clean-up stressing vaccination—await formal recommendation as lawmakers seek a workable control plan amid farm group disagreements. The state dairy industry fears delayed action may threaten fluid milk markets.
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Madison
Wis
Ora Rice
Delavan
Legislative Council
State Department of Agriculture
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Hitler
Europe
Christian Science
Mary Baker Eddy
Murpy
Wolfe Motor Co
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Cele
USAF
Tribune
Meighen Supply Co
Caledonia St
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Onalaska, Wisconsin
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Fen
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Lacrosse Trust Company
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