Policy of recognition for de Gaulle explained from Washington
The piece argues the United States should avoid personal bias in recognizing the French Committee of National Liberation. It cites two core questions what the French want and how to shape governance after occupation. It notes de Gaulle may be chosen, but U S policy must follow the wishes of the people and limit recognition to constitutional processes. The report emphasizes cautious, principled action and outlines provisional military authority until French decisions are made.
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Washington
de Gaulle
Roosevelt
United States
Committee of National Liberation
Hull
French Committee of National Liberation
Algiers
General de Gaulle
Red
France
French National Committee
Churchill
Stalin
Chiang
Dewey
Congress
Aid For Airports Policy From National Chamber
La Crosse Chamber of Commerce endorses a federal grants in aid plan for airport development. The proposal calls for a nationwide system with federal funds matched by state and local contributions, funding airport construction beyond war era projects. La Crosse has about 200000 invested and urges early adoption of the plan to expand commercial air service and defense readiness.
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la Crosse
National Chamber
Wisconsin
Postwar housing debate expects higher home building pace
The article weighs postwar housing demand with estimates from the National Association of Real Estate Boards of 300 000 new units annually, noting prewar output around 515 000 and arguing profits and veteran borrowing power will push construction above board projections. It also lampoons Morgenthau sandwich tax and hints at political pressure over fourth terms as bold claims mix with caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Real Estate Board
The Easiest Way to Break a Habit
A concise guide argues that dropping a habit is simplest when you remove the trigger, replace the routine, and set a clear cue outcome. It emphasizes small steps and consistency to form new patterns rather than relying on willpower alone.
Major de Seversky on Airpower and Robot Planes
In wartime, de Seversky argues the panic over robot planes is unwarranted. He says air power remains decisive, robots cannot replace human guidance, and effective countermeasures keep remote weapons in check. He predicts air power will outpace surface weapons and densify naval targets with fast flying torpedoes.
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Surface
Navy
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Used car price ceilings go into effect next Monday
The OPA imposes region based caps on 23 makes and about 6 000 models from 1937 to 1942. Regional ceilings vary by area with Region A lowest and Region C highest. Buyers must file a transfer certificate to receive gasoline coupons and allow checks against illegal pricing.
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Washington
OPA
Mississippi River
Idaho
Utah
Arizona
California
Oregon
Nevada
Monroe County Joins Drive to Relocate Highway 16
The Tribune reports Monroe County joined La Crosse city and county in requesting the Wisconsin highway commission to relocate and pave federal Highway No. 16 between West Salem and La Crosse, aiming for a fully surfaced state highway. Wenzel M. Dvorak is now postmaster at La Crosse, succeeding C. C. Looney. Erwin Rand returns from Chicago after visiting the Century of Progress. R. G. Knutson will speak at the Normal school, former local now state industrial commissioner. The Rev. John Wirtz, hospital chaplain, plans a two year visit to Germany for health reasons. Carrie Marsh visits Minneapolis after weekend with Mary Alice Stevens.
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Monroe County
la Crosse City
Wisconsin Highway Commission
West Salem
la Crosse
Wenzel M. Dvorak
C. C. Looney
Erwin Rand
George
R. G. Knutson
State Industrial Commission
John Wirtz
St. Francis Hospital
Germany
Leonard Kleeber
Carrie Marsh
Minneapolis
Mary Alice Stevens
Sorensen elected national president of Omega Eta Tan
Roy Sorensen son of Mayor Ori J Sorensen was chosen national president at the Omega Eta Tan convention in Detroit He is a local high school graduate Mrs C A Olberg and Miss Martha Skaar depart tonight for Yellowstone National Park Flooded north side areas recover as water peaks this year since 1906 Commander A C Baker of the lighthouse boat Lily will be relieved and go to the Philippines late this month Earl Sloane and William Torrance Jr depart for Providence RI as Universalist YPCA delegates Fred Albers sells a West Salem farm to Richard Meyer for 8300
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Roy Sorensen
Ori J. Sorensen
Omega Eta Tan
Order
Detroit
C. A. Olberg
Martha Skaar
Yellowstone National Park
A. C. Baker
U. S
Lily
Philippines
Earl Sloane
William Torrance, Jr
Providence
Universalist Church of la Crosse
YPCA
Fred Albers
West Salem
Richard Meyer
Soldier Grove Family Notes Pvt. McDowell's Appendectomy
A telegram to Assemblyman and Mrs. D. C. McDowell of Soldiers Grove reports their son Pvt. Donald R. McDowell underwent an emergency appendicitis operation on July 3 and another telegram on July 5 says he is getting along fine. He is stationed at Pueblo, Colorado.
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Soldiers Grove
Wis
D. C. McDowell
Pvt
Donald R. McDowell
McDowell
Pueblo
Colo
Boot Training At Great Lakes Navy Station
Samuel O. Friske age 18 son of Mr and Mrs Carl W Friske of Rockland Illinois begins naval boot training at the U S Naval Training Station Great Lakes subject to instruction in seamanship military drill and general naval procedure as part of initial indoctrination.
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Great Lakes, Ill
Samuel O. Friske
Carl W. Friske
Rockland
U. S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Ill
Camp McCoy Bond Sales Report Details Totals
Total bond sales at Camp McCoy Friday reached 311,412 with 106,000 in cash sales and the balance in new allotments. The report notes increased allotments and outlines the distribution of funds.
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Camp Mccoy
Dewey Issues Expected From Republican Convention
The piece analyzes Warren Griswold and Governor Dewey at the Chicago convention, outlining two camps in their speeches. It predicts Dewey will push an experts cabinet, emphasize freeing workers from wartime constraints, and keep the war out of politics while criticizing New Deal policy and power politics.
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Warren
Dewey
Alf Landon
Tom Dewey
Herbert Hoover
Clare Luce
Joe Martin
John Bricker
Chicago
Griswold
Wisconsin Conservation Congress Faces Abolition Debate
John Wyngaard reports Wisconsin conservation circles discuss moves to abolish the Wisconsin Conservation Congress amid criticism it is unrepresentative and too closely controlled by the conservation commission. Critics cite limited turnout, packing of meetings, and long-standing leadership as weaknesses in the quasi public body.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Conservation Congress
Wisconsin Conservation
Wisconsin Conservation Commission
Congress
Conservation Commission
Wisconsin
State Conservation Administration
Woman From Georgia Taken From Milwaukee Train In Sparta
Mrs. Ollie Clark of Columbus Georgia, taken from a Milwaukee train a week ago while unconscious, remains unconscious at St Marys hospital with slight improvement and nourishment. Doctors suspect a stroke. Her fiancé Delbert Cress is being kept informed. The couple planned to marry in Spokane Washington. The Clark children, Maurice Elaine Charles Michael and Eunice, have been placed in temporary state custody.
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Tribune Sparta Bureau
Sparta
Wis
Ollie Clark
Columbus. Ga
Milwaukee
St. Mary's Hospital
C. E. Lehman
Clark
Maurice
Elaine
Charles
Michael
Eunice
Georgia
Spokane
Wash
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press Masthead
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press is a daily and Sunday paper published by the La Crosse Tribune Co. at 4h and Cass Streets La Crosse Wisconsin. This historic masthead notes W T Burgess as publisher and A W Rice as city editor with R L Bangsberg as managing editor and marks second class matter status since 1904. The paper is a member of the Lee Newspaper Syndicate and the Associated Press.
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la Crosse Tribune Co
Cass Streets
la Crosse
Wis
the Beautiful
W. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
Tribune and Leader Press
Lee
Associated Press
Nazis To Pay For Massacres Says Allied Editorial
The article argues Nazis should face severe punishment for civilian massacres. It cites Britain’s John Bull and the London Telegraph, urging unconditional surrender and Allied occupation of Germany. It predicts removal of Prussian militarism and trial of atrocity suspects.
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London Daily Telegraph
Answers to readers questions from The Haskin Service
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau provides brief Q and A on topics from U S vice president salary to water temperature for swimming and geography. It cites figures: the VP earns 15000 annually and ideal water is 74 to 78 degrees. It notes Kentucky Missouri Tennessee border quirk and other general facts.
Riddles and Answers From Early 20th Century Quiz
A collection of student quiz Q and A covering topics from demography to history. Questions include the share of Black Americans living outside the South before 1910, Russia's population change 1900–1939, US Japan war history, the Let us have peace phrase in Grant's 1868 campaign, the Hebrew meaning of Cohen, dimensions of the Canadian warship Micmac, and Washington's surrender attempts at Great Meadows.
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Russia
V.D. A
Grant
Famous Love Affairs booklet offered by Washington bureau
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau promotes a booklet on Famous Love Affairs. It promises stories of real men and women including kings queens statesmen heroes artists musicians writers, showing love's power and tragedy more than happiness. Send fifteen cents with name address to Washington D. C. for a copy.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye Street
N. E
Washington, D. C
Eye St
Pictured screen actor to Carmine to Germanium symbol
A compact clue list presents a chain of crossword style hints with numbers and brief prompts from 1 to 59. Items include common words such as actor name Carmine snare Italian city and symbols like tantalum and germanium, plus course words like decay and distribute.
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James Marlow
J. R. Williams
Tribune
S. Burton Heath
New Deal
G.O.P
John Wyngaard
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Commission
LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
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Hitler
John Bull
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Poland
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Ethiopia
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Belgium
Portugal
Spain
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Pearl Harbor
Cohen
Inilies
Aaron
Cohn
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Kahn
Kogan
Micmac
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Great Meadows
Uniontown
Pennsylvania
Hairs
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Hte
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Egypt
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