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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1944
Page
6
Edward R. Stettinius notes Dumbarton Oaks talks reflect a four nation consensus not a single nation plan. The article stresses rare interwar accord among the big powers and their duty to use economic and military strength to enforce peace, warning of disaster without a lasting framework.
The American command admitted underestimating artillery needs in Europe, noting harsher conditions than North Africa. Weather, mud, and fuel affected campaigns from France to the Low Countries, highlighting the interdependence of infantry and mobile artillery in overcoming German resistance.
The piece recalls Britain risking Alexandria and the Suez Canal to send a Greece expedition in 1941. Churchill faced House of Commons criticism for deploying troops needed in North Africa. Despite a slim force, Greece fell and Crete suffered, yet Britain claimed honor was vindicated.
Japanese General Masaharu Homma says the enemy was driven from Leyte by the terrific pressure from Allied forces. He claims Tokyo was compelled to withdraw after a stern threat to confront General MacArthur, and the opposing side retaliated decisively against the Japanese.
A fragmented remark notes people overembrace gifts they do not truly want during the holiday season, reflecting a common impulse to seek value in excess rather than in practicality.
In a sharp critique, observers say Hitler has chosen poor rhetoric as he faces mounting pressure and scrutiny. Analysts warn that his words may backfire and fuel opposition while outlining risks for his leadership.
Washington essay argues the Ward seizure tests presidential authority to compel union joining and wartime labor policy. It criticizes Congress for delays and warns that invoking executive power risks favoritism, urging a explicit wartime anti strike law.
The Kansas City Star argues that power politics and spheres of influence shape international relations and questions the self determination principle. It urges practical, fiscally prudent compromises toward a usable idealism, warning against rigid borders and new minor states that invite conflict.
Editor notes this is the final piece in a series on mandatory peacetime military training. It outlines questions on duration age start reserve structure refresher courses and the mix of basic and specialized training for a one year program with possible post training education sites.
The Gate City alleys in Winona will host the first annual individual bowling classic on January 19 and 20 with nearly 200 entries expected. Invitations have gone to La Crosse Rochester Mankato Austin Owatonna Albert Lea Red Wing and other southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin cities with bowling alleys. Mr and Mrs Vance L Durham of Racine are visiting La Crosse friends for a few days.
Cab drivers for City Car and Yellow Cab in La Crosse will vote under the national labor relations board on Jan 3 from 5 30 to 7 30 p m in the cab company waiting room. Votes determine representation by CIO Transport Workers for collective bargaining. Eligible voters include drivers and service men on the payroll period ending Dec 21 including those ill or on vacation or laid off. Military personnel present in person may vote. Ineligible voters include the manager night supervisor dispatchers and part time drivers and those who quit or were discharged for cause and not rehired before election.
Peter Edson reports on Capitol Hill debates over a postwar jobs target of 60 million, with Vice President Wallace warning of export needs to fuel demand. The piece covers Dean Acheson’s testimony, Stettinius’s briefing, and quotes from Wallace at an Aero club dinner. It notes Wheeler’s critique of clerk hires and a remark about MacLeish's poetry.
Wisconsin eyes the 82 year old Walter S. Goodland as he moves from acting to elected governor. The record shows a quiet, unspectacular administration likely to continue the status quo. Voters seek normalcy after wartime upheaval and expect steady day to day governance in 1945 and 1946.
Operators of commercial motor vehicles with certificates of war necessity do not need renewal every year. E L West states certificates are valid indefinitely until cancelled and reissued only if service character or territories change. ODT transferred gasoline ration duties to OPA October 16, requiring surrender of fourth quarter ration coupons to OPA by January 5, 1945.
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press publishes afternoons and Sunday mornings from La Crosse Wisconsin. The paper is edited by city editor R. L. Bangsberg with A. W. Rice overseeing management and T Burgess listed as publisher. It is a second class matter and member of the Associated Press.
War column notes Von Rundstedt’s German counter-offensive is checked near the Meuse as Allied forces halt the push and press flanks from the north and Patton’s forces strike from the south. The great battle to determine the European conflict’s duration unfolds with Bastogne cited as epic in the effort to close the bulge.
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau explains article questions on blood transit times and plant nutrition. Blood O type from major cities reaches European theaters within 24 hours after collection. California blood reaches installations within three days. A plant question notes night focus cats as bright aerial photographers using flash bombs for night images.
A list of trivia questions covers states that abstained from the 18th amendment, Washington DC street naming, deep sea animal adaptation, mule pack artillery, WWI soldier burial costs, and Caruso film appearances.
A cryptic style clue list lists military terms and abbreviations. It pairs “U S Army leader Jr” with a series of numbered hints including dined turrets sorrow married sorrel born print measure and more, suggesting a crossword style fill.
Ribbons are worn on the left side, with the Army Distinguished Unit Badge centered above the right breast pocket. This standard places most decorations left of the chest while the special badge sits prominently centered above the right pocket.
An admission fee is charged at U.S. Army overseas camps for motion pictures. Soldiers do not pay in the field, but in this country producers do not provide films free. The United States Army Motion Picture Service buys and shows films at camps, and admission fees cover necessary costs.
An advertisement urges households to buy Uncle Sam's Almanac for 1945, highlighting its enduring usefulness for dates and facts. It invites orders for 15 cents postpaid and provides a coupon and the La Crosse Trimune Information Bureau address in Washington, D.C.
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