Wisconsin cuts gasoline use and tires through travel savings
State officials report travel economies cut gasoline consumption by 763000 gallons and saved about 1300 standard pre war tires from Jan 1 1942 to Sept 30 1943. Frey notes travel reductions total 11449300 miles and reflect broad department cooperation with plans for further conservation.
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Madison
Wis
August Frey
Goodland
Frey
Wisconsin
Office of Price Administration
Secretary of State
Beverage Tax Division
Inspection Bureau
Department of Taxation
Public Service Commission
Board of Health
Highway Commission
Conservation Commission
Department of Agriculture
Banking Department
Industrial Commission
Public Welfare Department
Public Debate Names and Addresses Policy Column
Editor notes that letters to the public debate must include all names and addresses. letters without attached names and addresses will receive no consideration. The policy governs who may participate and how items are submitted.
Honest Harold Ickes Commits Scarecrow Statement at Madison Square Garden
A Tribune reader criticizes Harold L. Ickes for linking American fate to a marriage with the Soviet Union. The letter argues the claim departs from reality, warns of subordination to Communists, and questions potential limits on church, auto, and home freedoms if such ties persist.
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Tribune
Harold” Ickes
Madison Square Garden
America
Russia
United States
Soviet Union
Reds
Public favors war photographs in nationwide survey
A Princeton Institute survey across the United States finds a majority of newspaper readers support publishing battlefront images including dead or wounded soldiers. Proponents argue such photos reveal war realities, bolster morale, and increase bond purchases, while opponents fear emotional harm to families.
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Institute
Princeton
N. J
Elmer Davis
OWI
Maine
California
Handwritten warnings and calls for freedom at polling time
A columnist invokes the Declaration of Independence and Gettysburg address to urge public oversight of government. He contrasts New Dealers and postwar planning with American First sentiment, arguing that 60 million citizens must consent and vote against perceived anti Christian Reds. He cites Washington and Lincoln to defend liberty and national self rule.
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Mr. Ickes
A. D
America
George Washington
Abe Lincoln
Union
Strengthened Wisconsin Egg Market Sees Culling Halt
Wisconsin extension poultry expert J. B. Hayes says the egg market has strengthened and wholesale culling of laying flocks is stabilizing. Reopened egg drying plants aid the market, farmers gain courage, and selective culling aims to align flocks with tight feed supplies. Pasteuring becomes more important as feed remains scarce.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
J. B. Hayes
University of Wisconsin
Hayes
Allies See the Sights in Naples Italy Visit Museums and Pompeii
Allied troops around Naples tour museums churches and Pompeii ruins. Vesuvius draws the largest crowds though the climb is harder since Cook's railway and the funicular have ceased operation.
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Naples
Italy
Cook
Pompeii
Vesuvius
St Joseph Aspirin Promises Quick Pain Relief
The ad promotes St Joseph Aspirin as a fast acting analgesic for aches from colds and sore throats. It claims doctor like efficacy and positions the 12 pack as the world's largest seller priced at 20 cents to 35 cents, guaranteed by the makers.
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St. Joseph Aspirin
St. Joseph
Congress releases 50000 tires for Wisconsin state use
Congressman William H. Stevenson of Wisconsin notified Governor Goodland that 50000 truck and passenger tires have been released for state use. The tires, made from Amazon valley rubber, will be distributed through the OPA with Badger state quotas based on existing allocations. More tires are expected to become available in coming months. A separate note mentions Mexico's votes-for-women campaign.
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Tribune Washington Bureau
Washington
William H. Stevenson
Wisconsin
Rubber Development Corporation
Stevenson
Walter S. Goodland
OPA
Badger
Amazon Valley
Figure Out Your Taxes Now
Washington urged wage earners to file income tax returns early after receiving wage receipts. With about 50 million returns expected before March 15, the treasury aims to avoid a last minute rush. Acting Internal Revenue Commissioner Graves urged taxpayers to determine their liability now and noted pay deductions do not excuse March 15 filings.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Harold N. Graves
Internal Revenue
Caution on Mixing Antifreeze Types
Warnings against combining different antifreeze inhibitors note that chemical interactions can negate protection and increase corrosion risks.
Ration Problems To Be Discussed By Mrs Crowlie
Mrs Phil L Crowlie of Huron South Dakota a housewife and mother will discuss rationing and price control at the Legion club rooms in La Crosse Friday night at 8 pm Sponsored by the Roy L post American Legion auxiliary She has been touring Eau Claire Lancaster and other cities as special assistant to OPA administrator Chester Bowles Her talk aims to explain the programs and gather feedback from housewives She will take questions after the talk.
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Philip L. Crowlie
Huron
S. D
Legion Club
la Crosse
Roy L. Post
American Legion
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U. S
George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Lucky
Spike
Gabardine
Suede
Mexico
Bill (Bojangles) Robinson
Elaine Plaines
Columbus
Bojangles
South Dakota
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