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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1944
Page
9
Discovery of a prairie chicken nest on the Bo Henderson farm near Seymour Ia is reported by Iowa conservation officials. The piece notes the birds once were abundant and destructive to crops, with markets and prices cited from the 1850s and 1860s, including shipments and high demand for their meat.
City Clerk Fred Kramer announced ballots for service members registered in La Crosse are mailed. About 1,700 names from La Crosse troops are registered, just over half of the local servicemen. Relatives of those overseas urged to register to ensure ballots arrive in time for the election.
Senate hearing heard Fairchild chief J Carlton Ward Jr recounts seeing in 1940 a Hitler invasion plan for the United States. He said the plan foresaw a feint through Newfoundland and invasion through Mexico with tanks, plus a world economic domination scheme aided by England’s air power and radar. Ward cited diplomatic sources and state department briefing.
The agriculture department issues the first forecast of this year's crops. Corn is set at 2,980,136,000 bushels with 97,519,000 acres and 30.6 bushels per acre. Wheat production is forecast at 1,127,822,000 bushels on 60,884,000 acres with 18.5 bushels per acre. Winter and spring wheat, oats, potatoes, and tobacco totals are shown with regional and year-over-year comparisons.
The Navy will christen a PF 63 frigate Moberly, named for Moberly Missouri, home town of Lieut. Gen. Omar N. Bradley. Secretary James Forrestal informed Mayor Martin J. Kehoe Monday. The USS Moberly will be commissioned next fall after launching January 26 at Superior shipyards.
Nicaragua plans a radio communication system comprising 20 stations to enhance national coverage. The project outlines a coordinated network connecting regional hubs to improve official and public communications. Authorities emphasize reliable, continuous service across provinces.
Otto L. Meister aged 75 a longtime figure in Milwaukee show business died Monday He owned and operated the Whitehouse theater at the time of his death placing him among the citys entertainment pioneers for over fifty years.
The federal government filed a 112 page bill of particulars in a suit against the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. and about 30 officers and subsidiaries. Judge Lindley ordered the government to submit the bill by June 7 after requests from all defendants except Carl Byoir.
The Republican state voluntary committee filed with Secretary Zimmerman a report showing $81,980 in contributions and $25,880 in expenses for the year ending July 8, 1944. Chairman Thomas E. Coleman of Madison and Secretary Lillian Crandall of Superior signed the filing, noting all committees spending over $500 between elections must file.
The Sixth regional war labor board approved a modified pay rates schedule for Moe Brothers Manufacturing Co. 200 workers in Fort Atkinson Wisconsin with retroactive effect to September 16 1943. The decision involved the company and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
National creamery company seeks experienced auditors and bookkeepers for a responsible position with assured future. Headquarters in Chicago with travel to branches. Salary generous based on ability and opportunities for advancement. Apply in writing with experience education and background to Box T-380 this paper.
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