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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1944

Page

7

De Gaulle Sees 1944 as France’s Year of Resolve

Gen Charles de Gaulle spoke in Washington declaring that 1944 would not pass until the last German in France is eliminated. He urged unity and self effort to rebuild France, praised Allied progress, and promised that French armies would return soon. The visit aimed to improve French American relations and yield a working agreement with the U.S. government.

Washington de Gaulle France Frince To x de Gaulle United States Roosevelt Casablanca State Hall White House Arlington National America Gaulle Hull Charles de Gaulle London

Our Men in Service From La Crosse Area

An item list details local men in the U S Army Marines and Coast Guard including Edward A Schwerin and Sgt Noggle with overseas service in Australia New Guinea and England. It notes twenty nine La Crosse recruits at Great Lakes naval training station and names many residents granted leaves or with new APO addresses and postings.

U. S Marines Coast Guard la Crosse Foreign Service Edward A. Schwerin Australia Great Lakes Shoemaker Calif New Guinea Central High School APO T. Set Willis Noggle Helen Pat Kane Street Neches Austin Tex Noggle England Naval Training Station Naval Service Donald B. Treangen Johnson Street Henry F. Blank Avon Street Donald B. Dunham William R. Wolfe Ferry Street Edward J. Lemb Cameron Avenue John C. Schubert King Street Donald E. Scheitzach Farwell Raymond C. Ruegg South Eighth Street William A. Ritter South 20Th Street Melvin R. Remen Powell Street Elbert G. Otto South Seventh Street Donald L. Medinger Green Bay Street Roland K. _.Luehne Rose Street Eug@le T. Lind North Sixth Street Donald J. Lesky Caledonia Street George R. Konop West Avenue Richard L. Johnston Adams Street Albert C. Johnson Carroll G. Hoff Division Street Lester P. Grimm Monitor Street Russell L. Ferris William G. Breuer Farnam Street Donald G. Blank Maple Street Glenn W.eea North 24Th Street George Bedessem State Street Witless L. Jones North Seventh Street Douglas A. Arnson South Fifth Walter R. Conner, Jr Donald L. Merfeld Norbert B. Landmeyer Hatic Fleet San Francisco Benee E. J. Newlin Nts Norfolk J. Newlin Pic Edward of Jungen Co. C ITB IRTC Camp Joseph Robinson Ark Wendell W. Wood Med Qm. Bn Camp Butner N. C Ernest Albert Nelson Gulfport Miss Nelson Ill USNTC Iss Robert J. Voigt Edward F. Voigt Voigt Cass Street Quartermaster New York Roger W. Hickel Dwight H. Mosher Harold Karp Vine Street Earp Market Street John L. Tracey Tracey Navy Mare Island Submarine Service Philippines China Hampton Institute G. Heileman Brewing Company

Chilean G Man Warns Of Postwar Espionage

In Santiago the head of Department 50 warns democracies to beware postwar espionage as Nazi networks may reemerge. The Chilean anti espionage unit helped expose rings, influenced public sentiment against neutrality, and aided Chile’s break with the Axis. The agency earned its name from its first telephone extension.

Santiago Chile Department 50 Sec Peed Alonile Luning Havana Cuba Axis Investigation Department

Extra Copies Of Book At Chamber

Hugh G. Corbett secretary of the La Crosse Chamber announces extra copies of the booklet Facts and Tips for Service Men and Women by Dallas Johnson. The guide offers advice on pay and allowances banking insurance wills and related legal matters for service members and their families.

Dallas Johnson Hugh G. Corbett The la Crosse

China fair fascinates visitors in Chungking exhibit

The national resources commission extended an industrial and mineral products show in Chungking China due to high interest. More than 10 000 exhibits were prepared by over 100 firms displaying geological models factories finished products and photography and charts.

China Chungking National Resources Commission

Miner Found Preserved After Six Months Under Earthquake

The body of Manuel Medina, a miner missing six months, was recovered in perfect preservation after an earthquake collapsed his gallery. His parents were allowed to search and found the body floating in a pool. Doctors say the water possesses embalming qualities.

Manuel Medina

Australians Claim Black Market Whiskey Sprays Flies

A regional report notes Australians praising illicit whiskey as an effective fly repellent. Officials caution against using unregulated alcohol for pest control and warn of potential health risks.

Yank Airmen Make 7000 Mile Shuttle To Europe

American bombers and fighters completed history's first 7000 mile shuttle tour of enemy Europe yesterday with stops in Russia and Italy after taking off from England on June 21. Lieut. Frank Petroil of Cicero Illinois, a Russian speaker and son of immigrant parents, describes his experiences in Russia. He had been a music student at Depaul University in Chicago before the war.

Europe Russia Italy England Frank Petroil Cicero Ill Czechoslovakia Frank J. Petroil Depaul University Chicago

Boogie Woogie in a Russian Village

Lieutenant Frank Petrdl recalls a visit to a destroyed Russian town with Lieut. Tomes, meeting smiling locals, playing piano for Russian girls, sharing jitterbug and jokes, trying kapusta, and toasting Stalin and Roosevelt at a pilot club while observing young soldiers and Moscow hospitality.

Frank Petrdil Associated Press Flying Fortress’ Base Tomes Chattanooga Tenn Nina Tom Stormovik Stalin Roosevelt England

Fire May Hold Up Settling Of Large Ringling Estate

Florida officials warned that the Hartford fire at Ringling Brothers may delay final settlement of John Ringling’s 20 million estate. Florida would receive the museum in Sarasota and other assets to support it, with 30 percent of circus stock valued for debt payments. State officials in New York discuss compromises on major claims.

Tallahassee Fla Ringling Florida John and Mabel Ringling Sarasota Secretary of State R. A. Gray Stafford Caldwell New York

Tail Grab News: Man Fights Four Foot Shark At New Zealand Beach

Bathers fled as a four foot shark appeared at Chape Beach in New Zealand. R S Whittaker grabbed the shark by the tail and dragged it ashore, ignoring fear. A separate line notes the Isle of Man raised military service age to 45.

Chape Beach New Zealand R. S. Whittaker Whittaker Isle of Man

Tri State Deaths in Sparta and Ettrick Wisconsin

Mrs. Augusta Bornitz, 75, died at home in Little Falls. Funeral services set for Saturday at 1 p m at Plummer Funeral Home Sparta then Princeville church with burial in Princeville cemetery. Thorbjorn T Severson, 79, died Thursday at Whitehall hospital. Survivors include son Sanford. Funeral services Saturday at Runnestrand Funeral Home at 1 p m and North Beaver Creek church at 1 30 p m with burial in church cemetery.

Sparta Wis Augusta Bornitz Hore Little Falls Plummer Princeville Church Arthur Berg Princeville Cemetery Thorbjorn T. Severson North Beaver Creek T. E. Sweger

U S Aims to Repatriate Sick Wounded POWs From Japan

Senator Thomas reports talks with Tokyo through Switzerland on repatriation of sick and wounded U S prisoners. Japan has refused repatriation of military POWs and non military workers on Guam and Wake. Secretary Hull notes 19 919 American POWs held by Japan on May 25 and 5 543 civilians on May 23 per Swiss Red Cross figures.

Washington Japan Tokyo Thomas Utah Guam Wake Senate Foreign Relations Hull International Red Cross

Illness prompts wife of Pvt Dosch aid trip

Soldiers Grove Wisconsin special telegram reports Pvt Robert Dosch of Sioux Falls South Dakota says his wife has fallen seriously ill. Mrs Carroll Dosch leaves immediately to join him for support and care.

Soldiers Grove Wis Carroll Dosch Pvt Robert Dosch Sioux Falls S. D

New Pin Worm Treatment Promises Relief

Wartime living conditions may spread Pin Worms and affect one third of those examined. A new drug centran violet forms the core of P W tablets from Dr D Jayne & Son, touted as a highly effective remedy to destroy pin worms and relieve symptoms such as rectal itching and upset stomach.

Dr. D. Jayne & Son America

Gundersen Reappointed Leader Of State Health Board

Dr. Gunnar Gundersen of La Crosse is reelected president and Dr. Ira F. Thompson of Racine is reelected vice president of the state board of health for terms to June 30, 1945. The board also reappoints, to three year terms, Willmer G. Schmidt Milwaukee to funeral directing and embalming examiners, Miss Grace Knight Madison to nursing education, and Miss Ruth Gillan Milwaukee to nursing education. Dolores Fox Madison named tuberculosis bus coordinator.

Madison Wis Gunnar Gundersen la Crosse State Board of Health Ira F. Thompson Racine Toy Willmer G. Schmidt Milwaukee Grace Knight Ruth Gillan R. N Dolores Fox

Wisconsin men receive naval reserve commissions

The office of naval officer procurement announced Wisconsin men awarded commissions in the U S naval reserve. Ensign Forest W Rodd Rhinelander Ens Charles A Mittelstadt Whitehall Ens Gerald E Ryken Beloit Lieut jg Clement J Crowley Lancaster.

Milwaukee Office of Naval Officer Procurement Wisconsin U.S. Naval Reserve Ensign Forest W. Rodd Rhinelander Ens Charles A. Mittelstadt Whitehall Gerald E. Ryken Beloit Clement J. Crowley Lancaster

Blind Woman Opens Eye Of War Plant Employes

Syracuse report describes Mrs. Lillain H. Skutt a blind operator who runs an around the clock awakening service for war workers using Braille schedules. She aids workers without alarm clocks and notes the two lower pockets of the army uniform hold nine grenades each.

Syracuse N. Y Lillain H. Skutt

Attack on Japanese boat kills clergy near New Guinea

A strafing attack off New Guinea killed 1 bishop and 62 Catholic priests brothers and nuns from the Society of the Divine Word and Sisters Servants of the Holy Ghost aboard a transport boat. Survivors later reached Brisbane after malaria dysentery and other hardships.

Chicago New Guinea Anthony May the Society of the Divine Word Techny Father May Francis Wolf S.V.D Sisters Servants of the Holy Ghost United States MacArthur Hollandia Brisbane Australia

Aristotle's Belief Taught Brain as a Blood Cooling Sponge

The article describes Aristotle as a profound ancient thinker and argues he taught the brain acted like a sponge to keep the blood cool, reflecting his educational stature and ideas.

Aristotle

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