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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1944
Page
6
A brief religious quotation from Romans 14 22 urging personal faith and self condemnation avoidance. The verse emphasizes happiness for those who do not condemn themselves for their own choices in matters they approve.
General Peyton C. March warns that the worst war period lies ahead and urges telling the truth to the people about the grim struggle. Palmer Hoyt supports day to day reporting, citing Tarawa coverage and upcoming films to condition Americans for mounting losses while noting public realism about wartime casualties.
The article argues that German and Japanese powers, once seen as unbeatable, have faced reverses across multiple fronts. It notes Canadian, American and Soviet advances from Ortona to Russia, with Allied air dominance shaping the war as the myth of invincibility fades.
Penicillin works well against some bacteria but not others. Tests on 313 cases show resistance can develop and that penicillin is most effective when used as a supplement to other treatments rather than as a standalone cure. The army warns against expecting it to be a miracle cure-all.
A scientist predicts people could reach age 125, which would pressure social security if retirement remains at 65. The claim highlights potential financial strain on reserves as longevity increases.
Announcement states each citizen will receive 11 pounds less meat next year, thinning the centerpiece of sandwiches and altering daily meals.
David Lawrence argues Roosevelt’s stance on a possible fourth term hinges on public will and constitutional process. He notes Roosevelt’s 1940 letter supporting continuity, compares American fixed terms with Canada’s parliamentary system, and urges voters to decide when leadership no longer reflects the people.
The Milwaukee Journal notes anger among union spokesmen over claims strikes delayed victory over the Axis, while service members and the public see strikes as harming morale and wartime production. It warns of a potential long term split in democratic liberties if labor power is perceived as misused during crisis.
A columnist examines anonymous official statements in Washington and asks why top figures speak without names. It cites General Marshall and other leaders, noting the public need for official views while acknowledging why anonymity persists and its implications for transparency.
A compact snapshot of past years with dates and names: ten years ago entries mention Mrs. Dora Beast as a guest at the Dodge hotel in Washington and a public card party chaired by Mrs. Ida Viner and Mrs. Carrie Day. Other items note Virginia Meyers returning to Minneapolis from her Bible school, plus several mentions of people celebrating holidays and moving between cities.
New York report notes Police Sergeant John Sinnott arrived late for duty for the first time in 15 years yet received praise after he tackled a thug assaulting a merchant seaman on his way to work.
The president's five member Cost of Living Committee meets January 6 but offers no immediate solution to the index dispute. Labor reps argue the BLS index underestimates price rises, aiming to justify higher wages and possible wage formula changes. The panel, tied to the war labor board, has yet to resolve whether the Detroit area or wartime conditions skew the national index.
A U S field hospital near the Italian front operates under constant shelling and mud. Surgeons, nurses, and two surgeon teams treat shrapnel and mine injuries using improvised tools, while donors supply life-saving blood as ambulances bring in casualties. By 4:30 a.m. the last operation ends, but evacuation begins as shells fall nearby.
No intersections are included in the first link of the Detroit Industrial Expressway. The road of the future will connect Willow Run with metropolitan Detroit without any traffic lights or railroad crossings in this segment.
Published Every Afternoon and Sunday La Crosse Tribune Co. details masthead with address Cass Streets La Crosse Wis. Burgess as publisher and editors BANGSBERG Hoffman Rice and others listed. Paper was entered as second class matter in 1904 under the 1879 Act and is a member of the Lee syndicate and Associated Press.
A wartime commentary weighs Hitler's likely end and how the Allies may pursue war guilt. It notes Soviet and British press responses to atrocities and argues no public split among Allies while Russia faces Nazi barbarities and western powers hesitate before peace.
Military police on trains by the War Department supervise enlisted personnel under travel orders and do not pay civilian fares. Drugstores forward empty toothpaste tubes to the Salvage Institute of the Metals Reserve Corporation. Lincoln had less than a year of formal schooling but pursued books like Pilgrim's Progress and Washington's Autobiography.
The passage presents a quiz style exchange with questions on silk production by spiders, breathing in extreme cold, merchant marine surgeons, Liberia’s founding, universal languages, and Eamon de Valera. It features brief factual snippets about spider silk quantity, cold breath, naval medical corps, Liberia’s 1822 founding, 200 universal languages, and de Valera’s birth in New York in 1882.
A crossword style grid lists public office references and clues for across and down entries. Fiorello and other terms appear in a themed set with positions for listed numbers and geographic hints.
Ps serves as food use and a substitute for olive oil in cooking and baking. It also appears in traditional remedies for digestion, skin care, and anti inflammatory applications, though clinical evidence varies.
A brief notice urges readers to avoid speech slips and speaks to the value of clear speech. It mentions sending for one with 10 cents to receive the Word Book, highlighting proper pronunciation as beneficial.
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