Band Will Perform Stephan March at Upcoming La Crosse Program
The La Crosse band will present a program directed by D. R. Wartinbee featuring Henry Stephan's Guardians of the District of Columbia, dedicated to Washington police. Soloists include Bernard Birnbaum Del Conklin and Irv Peshak with pieces like Piccolo Pie and selections from Victor Herbert.
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la Crosse
Henry Stephan
United States Marine Band
Washington, D. C
Guardians of the District of Columbia
Police Department of
Bernard Birnbaum
Piccolo Pie
del Conklin
Irv Peshak
D. R. Wartinbee
Eee Barnum and Bailey
Ber
Sparta Still Short Of E Bond Quota
Sparta division reports 92 percent of its E bond quota with $474 801 in purchases through July 28. R E Wildes urges citizens to buy more bonds to exceed the Fifth War loan target. precincts Cashton Melvina New Lime Portland Wells and others show varying contributions. total corporate purchases exceed quota by 50 percent.
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Sparta
Wis
R. E. Wildes
Monroe County
Cashton
Melvina
New Lime
Portland
Wells
Angelo
Jefferson
Fayette
Leon
Lae Falls
Sparta Town
Sparta City
Dallas Ambulance Driver Recalls Frightening Call
An ambulance driver observed a woman collapse on arrival after she stopped to call her liquor dealer and ask if he stocked her preferred whiskey brand leading to her fainting during the call.
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Dallas
CIO endorsements risk alienating voters in general elections
A Princeton report notes a nationwide cross section survey showing CIO endorsements may harm, not help, candidates. While CIO members sway their votes, many independents and nonmembers say they would vote against a CIO backed candidate, suggesting union influence could backfire in general elections.
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Princeton
N. J
CIO
CIO Union
Ing Cio
War correspondent finds Navy radioman Murph killed on D-day
A wartime notebook piece recalls John Norbert Murphy from Kansas City, a radioman second class who landed with Patton’s forces on D-day. He kept the ship-to-shore radio working under heavy fire before dying in a foxhole when an 88 mm shell struck. His grave lies in a Normandy American cemetery with a dogtag and a rose placed by locals.
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ST. Laurent Sur-Mfre
France
John Norbert Murphy
John
Monica
Kansas City
Sicily
General Patton
Murph
Lawrence Meredith
Oklahoma City
Meredith
George Lythgoe
Loogootee
Ind
Lythgoe
Dolly
Murphy
Ceiling prices set for 1944 red sour cherries
The Office of Price Administration announced July 18 ceilings on retail and FOB prices for 1944 red sour cherries. Retail will be 18 cents per pound with stems and 16 without. FOB prices are 11 cents with stems, 9.75 cents without in containers. Wholesale FOB plus freight and protection costs applies.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Girls Team Defeats Cornell Riflemen in Odd Duel
In Ithaca New York Cornell University’s male rifle team suffered a rare defeat to the university’s girls team. The boys, humbled by the loss, joke about sewing buttons on their jackets while the girls offer coaching in button sewing. The defeated squad seeks a rematch as the girls enjoy their unexpected victory.
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Ithaca, N. Y
Cornell University
Burglar Tries Looting Two Shops But Triggers Alarm
A burglar drilled holes in walls of two stores in Philadelphia, looted cash registers totaling $30, then walked out a front door and set off an alarm, leading to his arrest.
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Philadelphia
Mani cure articles used 1815 tons steel annually before ban
Before its manufacture was banned to conserve metal mani cure articles consumed 1 815 tons of steel each year, enough to produce more than 170 155 mm guns.
Fish Plankton Boosts Size of Delaware Lake Fish
Wilmington Del Du Pont officials say plankton fed by chemical plant fertilizer turns fish bigger tastier and more abundant than those feeding on ordinary plankton.
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Wilmington
Del
du Pont
Ashes of Magnesium Heavier Than the Metal Itself
A brief note states magnesium ashes are heavier than the metal they derive from, a curious property noted in a concise science blurb.
Golden Peacock Lead Creme Promises Brightened Skin
Enthusiastic women report over 30 million jars used. The ad claims Golden Peacock Lead Creme firms dry skin and fades blemishes by preserving fat globules for a brighter, fresher, smoother complexion.
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