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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1944
Page
14
The La Crosse Tribune reports H Steckelberg aged 35 and Erhardt Lue ders of Reedsburg among five men in a car collision. Steckelberg was driving the vehicle, with Lueders seriously hurt and four others in the party.
The forecast covers Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with increasing clouds mild tonight and light snow in the afternoon Friday. Temperatures rise tonight then fall slightly Friday with light snow and minimal change in temps. Shipping forecast indicates northward shipments hold at 8 to 10 below, west 0 to 5 below, south and east at 0.
The notice warns of a slight rise in all water gages across the Hastings Guttenberg district over the next 48 hours. Lower pool stages are expected to remain fairly stationary as the waters respond.
The notice details new point values for meat effective date and recalls. Butter rises from 20 to 24 points per pound on December 26. It lists indefinite valid stamps for processed foods and stamps to be added, plus changes in asparagus and general ration lists. It also covers shoe stamps validity, gasoline coupon usage through March 21, and price listings for fruits and vegetables in Wisconsin Minnesota and California with specific per pound and per bunch prices. It includes regional fruit and vegetable prices for Minnesota Wisconsin and nearby states with itemized costs.
Market report from Winona Minnesota shows wheat corn and oats futures with May July and Sept openings highs and lows. Prices include May wheat at 1.64 and July 1.54 to 1.55. corn May 66 to 66 percent. oats around 66 to 61 percent range. barley May around 1.09 with July 1.03.
The Milwaukee market shows hogs 1500 head steady with weights 180 lbs plus at 14.50 to 14.65, 150-170 lbs at 13.75 to 14.60, sows 13.50 to 13.85, thin stock 11 to 13.25, stags 12 to 13.75. Cattle 600 strong with steer and yearling ranges from 12 to 16.75 for good to prime, veal 12 to 14.50, calves 1800 steady with fancy vealers 14.75 to 15, culls 7 to 11. Continuous price spread noted across grades and weights. Continuous buyer demand implied.
Market notes Idaho Russets hold firm at ceiling with utility grade steady. Best quality Idaho Russet Burbanks unwashed U S No 1 size A few available cars jobbed at 3.52, utility grade 3.10 some jobbed 63.22. North Dakota washed 2.50. New stock none available today's track market.
Chicago produce receipts list butter at 246.282 pounds with market unchanged. Bees show 6.901 cases and firm prices with U.S. extras 42.95 to 45.30 and standards 40.6. Current poultry receipts recorded at 7 trucks with no change in prices.
Joint writs claim compensation for salvage services by the Auckland harbor board and other parties following the seizure of a Panamanian vessel that ran aground off New Zealand. The case outlines interagency involvement and the authorities pursuing recompense for maritime rescue efforts.
David Panama with a population of 15 000 unveils a modern air conditioned cinema seating 1 200 spectators.
A historical note reports Niagara Falls has moved roughly a quarter of a mile since 1760, reflecting gradual erosion and geological change through more than two centuries.
Obsolescence and worsening rolling stock scarcity strain Colombia's transportation system. The era of aging trains and insufficient vehicles hampers service reliability and raises operating challenges for regional transit providers and commuters alike.
Chicago cash grain prices show wheat at No 1 hard 1 73 No 2 red 1 75 percent ceiling. Corn ranges No 3 yellow 1 14 No 4 yellow 1 06 No 5 yellow 1 01 4 a sample grade yellow 65 82c oats No 4 white extra heavy barley malting 1 18 1 37 nominal feed 85c 1 00 nominal field seed per cwt: Timothy 6 25 6 50 red clover 31 50 alsike 28 50
In Chicago buyers and sellers quote strong beef and veal prices with salable cattle at about 5 000 to 5 500 head and calves at 1 000. Early cattle activity slow for fed steers while vealers hold at about 15.50 and cows 9 to 12 50. Sheep bids steady with lambs around 14 65 and yearlings mixed.
Ireland weighs creating a national society to honor acts of bravery, proposing a formal framework to recognize individuals in perilous situations. The move aims to establish a structured program acknowledging courage across civilian and military contexts.
Dr George C Gallup testified before the house campaign investigating committee that early samplings showed Roosevelt with a 53 percent civilian vote share to 47 percent for Dewey. He said he discounted the Roosevelt edge due to expected light turnout but later dropped the discount as registration rose, noting a definite Dewey trend.
Frank H. Woods 33 escaped prison terms after a Milwaukee municipal court judge stayed two concurrent embezzlement sentences of one to five years and placed him on probation when prosecutors said his wife gave birth to their fourth child, a son, the day before.
Miss Louisa Alley of Trow Bridges England, who recently shared tea with Queen Mary and the Princess Royal, marked her 101st birthday by doing her own shopping.
Many believe demobilizing the wartime bureaucratic corps will be harder than disbanding the army as South Africa faces postwar restructuring and reform.
Slough saloons applied for longer business hours on V Day and the two following days. The bid aims to extend opening times beyond the standard schedule.
A Fitzroy River settler reports an alarming kangaroo surge rivaling his sheep flock with roo numbers increasing on the property. The development signals growing pressure on pasture and farming in the region.
Bogota bus operators say they will quit service unless the government allows a doubling of current fares. They warn of disruption to commuter transport if authorities do not grant the higher rates.
Sherman J. Schaefer aged 16 of Waukesha county died Thursday while riding a bicycle to work. He was struck on highway 59 by a car driven by 30 year old Myron Brimmer, both men employed at the Waukesha Motor Co. Brimmer was not held.
In SOUTH WARREN Me Mr and Mrs Oscar Copeland and Mr and Mrs Charles Copeland observed a double golden wedding anniversary on Armistice Day. The couples were married by the same minister and have lived next door since. The husbands are first cousins and the wives distant cousins.
A British radio report quoted a German high command order dated August 31 confirming that Nazi Field Marshal Guenther von Kluge killed himself after resigning as commander of the Western Front. The order cited the depressing responsibility for the Normandy battle outcome and banned further comments. Von Kluge had relieved Field Marshal Karl von Rundstedt prior to his death.
A baby girl born Christmas day to Mrs G Hobart Hitchcox at Community hospital died Wednesday night. Dr Frederick Melges said death was due to nose and skin hemorrhages from a congenital defect of blood forming organs. The infant weighed three pounds. the mother is the wife of an army captain on the western front. The note about the Philippines months is unrelated.
Six defendants accused in a federal grand jury of conspiracy to slow Norden bombsight production appeared before Federal Court Judge Ward A. Conger. The judge denied a bail request by prosecutors and ordered the prisoners to remain in the custody of their lawyers with motions due January 29.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin makers press national OPA for a 42 cent per pound increase in cheddar payments to Wisconsin cheese producers citing cost pressures and market conditions.
Washington reports 1944 activity surpassed all prior records with 159 billion in national income. For 1945 experts foresee robust growth amid strong consumer spending and elevated government outlays.
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