Captured Caravan Demonstrates War Effort in La Crosse
The Captured Caravan arrives in La Crosse showing enemy materiel from North Africa. Its main aim is to boost wartime resolve and curb absenteeism by urging workers to stay in war jobs, switch to war work when possible, and remain productive until victory. The event also showcases local war goods to illustrate La Crosse’s contribution to the war machine.
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Wisconsin
War Manpower Commission
la Crosse
German Radio Echoes Doom as War Pressure Grows
Mid July broadcasts from Berlin carried a somber tone signaling potential crisis in Europe as Russian and Allied forces press on. Analysts note no proof of German surrender yet, but suggest home front morale and Reich policy may face strain ahead of possible disengagement retreats.
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Europe
Berlin
Germany
Hitler
Eisenhower
France
Pacific
U. S
Saipan
Japan
Dutch East Indies
Malaya
Burma
Eastern
Via
Expediency in Politics Shadows 1944 Conventions
Washington columnist David Lawrence argues expediency drives national conventions, distorting issues and masking truth. He cites wartime sacrifices, party blame games, and the need for honesty as soldiers fight abroad and citizens reassess political decisions.
Flying bombs and air power in World War II doctrine
Dr. Everett Case argues that robot flying bombs are a distinct ordnance and cannot replace air power. He notes their limits in accuracy and impact and compares them to water torpedoes, watercraft, and future winged weapons while praising precision bombing and the London air war context.
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Germany
Bennett E. Meyers
Air Forces Material Command
Ordnance Department
Tarawa
Kwajalein
London
Ag Pnp
Berlin
History
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Car Pool Drive Aims to Boost Gas Ration Use
James Marlow reports an OPA plan starting August first to push motorists with home to work extra gas rationing into car pools. The goal is to conserve fuel and tires by rotating usage among neighbors, with pool participation required for renewals beyond 30 days. Special cases receive consideration.
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Washiesoeere Oo
OPA
John Jones
La Crosse News Roundup Includes Officials Visits and Local Plans
Tribune reports state officials Arthur Peabody and Edward Collen visited La Crosse on Monday, with Judge Hunt serving as police justice in Ruediger's absence. Walter Heyn elected La Crosse Chess Club president as it to joins Western Chess Association matches in Chicago. Contractors Schwalbe & Sons begin pouring concrete for the new grand stand at the fair grounds. Three new county parks planned in Onalaska Greenfield and Burns. Bernard Keeler and daughter Margery travel to Rock Island to visit Modern Woodmen headquarters. Hospital board elects Crosby Easton Colman and Case as directors. William Davis embarks on westward trip to Spokane and Seattle. Fred Kroner retires from business and moves to Clinton Iowa. Co M encampment shooting practice ends with Pvt George Miller high scorer. Little launch William Corlie departs with companions on road trip.
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Arthur C. Peabody
Edward C. Collen
State Industrial Commission
la Crosse
A. E. Parkinson
C. W. Hunt
George P. Ruediger
F. R. Schwalbe and Sons
Fair Grounds
Conference of Progressive Political Action
Trades and Labor Hall
la Crosse County
Onalaska
Greenfield
Burns
Bernard F. Keeler
Margery
Rock Island
Keeler
Woodmen of America
la Crosse Hospital
Mary Crosby
L. F. Easton
L. C. Colman
E. F. Case
William Davis
Spokane
Seattle
Fred W. Kroner
Kroner Hardware Company
Clinton
Co. M
George Miller
William Corlie
C. L
John Jenks
Albert Scharpf
Boy Scouts Honored at Submarine Chaser Launch
In Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin a submarine chaser was launched at Leather D Smith shipyard with Wisconsin Boy Scout tribute. Mothers of two Green Bay Eagle Scouts who died in service acted as co sponsors, as hundreds of Scouts and C J Carlson Chicago regional executive attended.
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Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Boy Scout Organization of
Wisconsin
Leather D. Smith Shipbuilding Company
Abraham Smith
Lee H. Cranston
Green Bay
Racine
Boy Scout Drum and Bugle Corps
Door County
C. J. Carlson
Chicago
Sea Scouts
Naval Reserve
OPA Tightens Gas Rationing After Car Sales
The Office of Price Administration closes a loophole in gasoline rationing by requiring dealer and seller to sign a joint certification of ration currency surrendered when a car is sold. The dealer must forward full coupon amounts to the local board, and both parties present the document with coupons to the board. The seller may still surrender unused ration coupons and receive a receipt.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
U.S. Sends Over 7,800 Planes to Soviet Union Under Lend Lease
The United States has delivered more than seven thousand eight hundred aircraft to the Soviet Union under the lend lease program. The program supports Soviet war effort by supplying military planes.
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United States
Soviet Union
Complacency at Home in Wartime Echoes
Peter Edson surveys American morale as war production lags and enlistment struggles persist. He notes a paradox where optimism from fronts clashes with homefront complacency, urging stronger urgency despite favorable front reports and a looming Fifth War Loan drive.
Age issue in Wisconsin governor race stirs campaign
Wisconsin GOP contest centers on Gov. Goodland age as Delbert Kenny presses the question. Kenny argues age matters for public leadership while observers note potential political fallout for both sides before the general election.
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Goodland
Delbert Kenny
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Delbert J. Kenny
Kenny
John Callahan
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Fowler
Supreme Court
Gov. Goodland
U.S.-Built Locomotive Recaptured In France
U S troops recaptured an American made locomotive exported to France in 1917 to transport troops and supplies for the first AEF. It was found with two other engines in the Lison station after the village eight miles NE of St Lo was taken. Engineers say it will be put to work for the Allies.
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ST. LO
Normandy
U. S
France
AEF
Lison
Actress Gail Patrick Weds Navy Lieutenant in Miami Beach
Gail Patrick and Navy Lieut Arnold Dean White began a belated honeymoon at an Ocean Front hotel after his leave restriction was lifted. He had been confined for 10 days for going to Jacksonville to marry the actress. A Navy review later reduced the penalty to five days confinement.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Gail Patrick
Navy
Arnold Dean White
Ocean Front
Miami Naval Station
White
Jacksonville
Miss Patrick
Miami
H. F. Webster
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press History Note
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press, published afternoons and Sunday mornings by the La Crosse Tribune Co., lists editors R L Bangsberg and A W Rice. The paper, established 1904, operates from 4th and Cass Streets and is a member of the Lee Newspaper Syndicate and the Associated Press.
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la Crosse Tribune Co
4Th and
Cass Streets
la Crosse
Wis
Intensified Warfare Ahead Foreseen In Europe War
DeWitt Mackenzie argues that only about three months of good fighting weather remain, forecasting intensified Allied action in Europe led by Montgomery as the push toward Paris and Berlin begins. He notes Normandy delays, German resistance, and Hitler’s risky western strategy while contending Red Army advances shatter the eastern front.
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Arnold
Forrestal
Germany
Montgomery
Caen
Paris
Berlin
United Nations
Normandy
Answers To Your Questions From The Haskin Service
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau prints inquiries and answers on various topics. Readers can mail questions to 316 Eye Street N.E. Washington DC with three cents for return postage.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye Street
N.E
Washington, D. C
Definitions and tally at a glance from a quiz feature
A garden emerald has many cracks from internal strain. A national convention nomination needs a majority vote in both parties. Jesus' ministry is usually dated at about three and a half years, some say two and a half.
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Our Lord
Earth
Q and A from a historical quiz and facts column
A compilation of trivia with answers: Berlin to Cherbourg distance about 700 miles. Stradivarius took three years for the first violin and later two weeks for others. a Pullman berth measures six feet by 35 inches. Irish Horse Traders descended from nomadic roots with 10 000 descendants in the U S and reunions in Atlanta. methods to freshen dried walnuts by boiling water or slow heating. William Pitt credited with saying roll up the map of Europe before Napoleon’s ambitions.
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O.D.W. A
M.C.E. A
United States
Nashville
Tenn
Atlanta
Europe
William Pitt
England
Napoleon
Reception sparks kiss for Admiral Hobson in Chicago
At a Chicago reception for Admiral Hobson hero of the Spanish American War, two young ladies kissed the admiral, starting a cascade of similar displays. The moment connected Hobson’s fame with the public’s affectionate reception.
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Richmond P. Hobson
N.C. A
Admiral Hobson
Chicago
Crown Prince Horizontal and Vertical Puzzle Clues
A compact list of crossword style clues across horizontal and vertical entries including terms for metals elements and common words such as fondle uncooked important metal beef prevent sign finish arrivals and Latin word for and with related hints for noble titles and body parts.
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Great Lake
Five largest national parks listed
The answer names Yellowstone National Park Glacier Olympic and Big Bend as among the five largest parks. It also mentions Mt Me in Alaska as a large park.
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Yellowstone
Mt. Me
Alaska
Glacier
Olympic
Big Bend
Passenger car production halted February 11 1942
Government order stopped manufacture of passenger automobiles on February 11 1942 due to material shortages and the shift to war production.
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E.C.D. A
Permanent ranks issued to regular army officers
The War Department states permanent rank is now being granted to regular army officers and such commissions will be held after the war. The leading cattle markets in the United States are Chicago Kansas City Omaha South St. Paul East St. Louis Sioux City St. Joseph Indianapolis Pittsburgh Jersey City and Cincinnati. The first cafeteria opened in 1895 in Chicago Illinois.
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War Department
United States
J. W
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
South St. Paul
East St. Louis
Sioux City
St. Joseph
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh
Jersey City
Cincinnati
Presidents and Their Wives booklet offer for 15 cents
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau advertises a booklet titled Presidents and Their Wives. It highlights facts about presidential ages at inauguration, bachelor presidents, White House hostesses, and family weddings in the White House. The notice includes a coupon and mail address in Washington, D C.
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White House
la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eve St
N. E
Washington, D. C
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