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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1944
Page
2
American forces widened the advance along the Vire river four miles north of St Lo and struck a German panzer column on the 7 road. The doughboys drove three quarters of a mile south of La Meautie catching enemy units in retreat toward Lessay.
Temple Texas dispatch reports a wounded glider infantry scout recalling paratroopers in France who were hanged in trees with heads cut off by German forces. He describes a vivid scene and a photo of a trooper's wife amid early combat after landing.
Washington report notes an executive order granting full officer ranks to commissioned nurses, dietitians and physical therapy personnel in the Army Medical Department. Previously they held relative rank, limiting authority.
U S Internal Revenue Agents checked cars for purple auto use stamps as of July 1. J Chester Isermann warned motorists to display stamps or face a $25 fine or 30 days imprisonment. Inspectors conducted checks July 10 and may leave warnings on vehicles lacking stamps.
The Transocean agency reported a bold robbery between Evreux, Normandy, and Paris in which the bandits stole more than one billion francs. No trace of the criminals was found. The loot was described as several billion francs reaching Evreux city hall. The franc traded at about 2.5 cents in U.S. currency at the time of the German invasion.
Police and county officers meet in La Crosse for a two day convention focusing on police radio communications. Chief Ivan Wright and Stanley Madison lead the event with Leslie Jenks overseeing arrangements. A banquet is planned for Wednesday evening and a reception at Myrick Park.
The State Department announced that effective November 15 American seamen must possess a valid passport or show evidence of having applied within the prior six months. The move aims to safeguard the United States and its merchant marine as ships sail internationally.
Attendance at the weekly Myrick park picnics sponsored by the summer school social committee at the La Crosse State Teachers college is expected to reach its peak Thursday 4 to 6 p m when the college group gathers to eat a ham dinner as guests of the committee. A softball game between The Scoring Tigers and The Mugwumps will be on the Tiger team and lists several names of participants including college faculty and students from various towns.
A senior U S air force official reported that attacks on 64 German oil installations have reduced German petroleum production enough to hinder Nazi ground mobility. He stated the objective of halting mobility was achieved and noted a decline in German air strength in France.
A request urges the president to proclaim a Sunday in October as Old Folks Day and invites public observance with suitable ceremonies. The eight line document authorizes and asks for official designation of the date.
John R. Morris aged 43, eastern manager of United Press associations, fell or jumped from a 12th floor window at the News building on East 42nd street to the roof of an adjoining building. He died shortly after at Bellevue hospital. A native of Lancaster Missouri, Morris had returned to New York three months earlier from Chungking.
Real estate transfers list multiple property exchanges in La Crosse and Onalaska plus a series of county court entries. Notable actions include vagrant and grand larceny verdicts, fines for traffic issues, a firearm charge trial set, and nuisance fines in La Crosse County records.
A U S Army trooper wins a poker game at a Torquay benefit booth raising 800 for British Tommies during Salute the Soldier Week. Funds are divided among British and American aid efforts to support overseas servicemen.
Chungking reports outline a three point program to curb opium smoking and poppy planting. Measures target opium trafficking from occupied areas and anti drug drives in re occupied territories as part of the suppression campaign led by President Chiang Kai shek.
After weeks of inquiries a 75-year-old man killed by a truck in Ollerton, England was identified by fingerprints taken 30 years earlier. Police said the discovery ended days of uncertainty as investigators released details about the crash location and timing.
Senator Samuel D. Jackson predicts a three day party conclave with Roosevelt likely nominated on July 20 and a running mate chosen the next day. He notes the president's acceptance speech may not be delivered and stresses unity to continue the war effort. Oregon and Indiana races and labor PAC influence are mentioned as factors. He expects a harmonious convention with limited policy friction.
The piece notes the Democratic and Republican conventions selecting Dewey for vice president and discusses Roosevelt’s possible front porch approach from Hyde Park. It suggests campaigns in 1944 may favor limited travel, with Dewey based near Roosevelt’s own county in Pawling and Hyde Park poised for a pair of front porch campaigns.
William B. Jones, long time head of music at Two Rivers High, is named director of vocal education and orchestral work at Lincoln High School Manitowoc. He also led the Meistersinger guild male chorus in Two Rivers.
New Britain Connecticut reports Harry W Hatsing treasurer of the Republican town committee wore a lapel button reading I Want Roosevelt after being dared by Judge Samuel S Googel head of the Democratic town committee. Hatsing said he wore the button as a reaction to the dare.
Census report shows 25 states plus DC gained population between 1940 and 1943 while 23 states declined. South and West added over 4 million people due to internal migration, military movement, with four states surpassing 20 percent growth. Northern states mostly fell. Michigan and others posted gains or losses within a period reflecting wartime shifts.
In a Pacific theater letter Lieut. Robert Wankelman recounts buying a grass skirt from a village chief who claimed ownership of native girls. The airman pays a half-pound and receives the skirt along with the girl, while trying to explain he sought only the garment not a wife.
Lavoptik offers prompt relief for inflamed, sore, burning or itching eyes with an eye cup included. Promoted as a 25 year success with thousands of users and a money back guarantee. Available at all druggists.
Leigh Elder will present a cello concert at 9 30 am at the La Crosse Teachers College main auditorium. Music lovers are invited to attend as he performs works by Bach Beethoven Schubert Chaminade Kreisler Van Goens and others with Mrs Rosetta Wollan at the piano. Elder, a La Crosse public schools instructor and former New England Conservatory student, has soloed in major U S cities and with several symphonies. He plans to use Beebe scholarship funds after the war.
All young people of the Firs ees planning to attend the Presbyterian youth conference at Chetek Wisconsin are asked to meet at the house Thursday at 7 30 p m for instructions and to prepare to go to Chetek next week.
In Phoenix Arizona workers promoted to supervisory roles at Goodyear Aircraft face a quirky ritual: slicing the neckties of those promoted, with some keep the severed ends as lucky trophies. The practice underlines a unique corner of factory culture at the plant.
An old advertisement promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills to aid digestion and relieve headaches irritable feelings. It claims Nature must produce digestive juice and promises relief within 30 minutes. The pitch urges purchase at drugstores for 10 or 25 cents.
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