CIO Influence at Democratic Convention Sparks Debates
The piece argues the CIO pressured Democratic delegates in Chicago, vetoing Byrnes for vice president over his stance on the sit-down strike. It criticizes religious arguments in candidacy battles, notes tensions around Byrnes and Barkley, and questions naval and disarmament claims tied to party leadership and policy.
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Chicago
CIO
James F. Byrnes
United States Senate
Byrnes
al Smith
Jim Farley
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Kerr
Oklahoma
Pearl Harbor
Underwood
Roosevelt
Hitler
Europe
Japan
Mr. I
Norway’s Quiet War Effort Across Allied Fronts
The piece applauds Norway as a steadfast ally in World War II. It notes Norwegian ships and crews helped in shipping and naval roles at Normandy, Norwegian fighter squadrons and bombers contributed to the invasion, and underground resistance signaled readiness. It argues small nations will remain vital to preventing another world war.
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Norway
Normandy
Atlantic
Germany
France
Denmark
Holland
Belgium
Sweden
Spain
Portugal
Switzerland
Europe
American Merchant Marine Faces Postwar Costs and Subsidies
The piece argues American shipyards have built more tonnage than Britain but much of it is wartime makeshift unsuited for peacetime trade. It notes higher wages and living standards inflate overhead and operating costs, hindering free competition and suggesting subsidies as a path to competitiveness. It also weighs England’s fears of U S dominance and notes Nazi strength remains uncertain as of press time.
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Great Britain
United States
High Seas
Nimitz Names Pacific Sector Philippines Sea
As WWII progresses Admiral Nimitz labels a portion of the Pacific as the Philippines Sea while Tojo’s forces face a sea of despair. This contrast highlights strategic framing and the shifting mood of the war.
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Nimitz
Pacific
Philippines Sea
Tojo
Chicago Convention Anecdotes and War News
James Marlow reports on Chicago convention scenes with sharp party jabs and a late night bulletin that Tojo and his cabinet resigned. The piece notes cabdrivers hurried prayers, waitresses’ gossip, and a rare moment of cheering amid Pacific War headlines.
Local Delegation Heads to July La Crosse District Dental Meet
Tribune reports ten years ago fifteen members traveled from La Crosse to Tomah for the La Crosse District Dental Society July meeting. The La Crosse County Community Council children's clinic scheduled at city hall Saturday afternoon. Ten Frohian Singing Society members left to join the Eastern Wisconsin Saengerbund in Waukesha.
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la Crosse
Tomah
Lecture by Henry Oldys closes Normal summer program
The Normal summer session entertainment program ends Monday with a lecture by Henry Oldys, a 12 year veteran in bird preservation. Berg of Onalaska is praised as Wisconsin’s oldest Scout leader by Onalaska citizens. Local United Commercial Travelers discuss a new Columbus Ohio chapter. Bertha Hoefke leads the YWCA camp at Riverside park while Amanda Clement directs recreation. A group including Emery sisters and Cordes sails from Onalaska to St. Louis on the Quincy. Reverend Finch A Clark and wife depart North Presbyterian for Antigo for a month’s vacation.
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Henry Oldys
T. Berg
Onalaska
Wisconsin
Order of United Commercial Travelers of America
Order
Columbus
Ohio
Bertha Hoefke
YWCA
Riverside Park
Amanda Clement
Jessie
Charlotte
Edith Emery
Edna
Grace Denney
This City
Frances Cordes
Mitchell
St. Louis
Quincy
Finch A. Clark
North Presbyterian Church
Antigo
Postwar plans for American business and labor
Babson argues postwar prosperity hinges on proactive planning by manufacturers, labor, and government. He predicts high savings and demand but warns of potential labor surplus, unemployment among war workers, and uncertainty over postwar controls and taxation. He urges early action on reconversion, training, and markets while noting politics and policy will shape outcomes.
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Babson Park
Mass
Baruch-Hancock
Russia
England
France
North Africa
United States
Lumber salvaged from river bottom sparks new industry
A riverside lumber line opens as clam fishers note scarce timber and carpenters comment. Local lumbermen say lumber in bottom remains in good condition after 20 or 30 years. Dr. Owen Evans is named assistant county physician and Fred Schroeder moves to Eau Claire for a new job.
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Owen Evans
North Side
Fred Schroeder
Eau Claire
Order From Wild Wooly Past Found At Fort
Air corps officers uncovered a 1842 Fort Riley file with humorous directives. The memo warns soldiers to avoid firing toward headquarters while buffalo shooting on parade. It also offers one barrel of rye whiskey to the top trained horseman and bans roping and riding buffaloes by student officers.
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Dodge City
Kas
Air Corps
Fort Riley
Burglar Finds Hidden $1500 in Mrs. O Hara Home
Cincinnati police report a burglar cracked into Mrs. Lillian O Hara’s apartment and discovered $1500 drawn from the bank hidden in a green box under the kitchen table.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Lillian O'Hara
Timely tip for advertisers in Cameron News-Observer
Cameron MO newspaper adds a light hearted sign-of-the-times note advising advertisers to include "Please" when soliciting help wanted. The item notes the paper’s playful contribution to current trends.
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Cameron
Cameron News-Observer
Sign-of the-Times
Key suspect in a St. Louis home robberies case
Police arrested 17-year-old Donald E. Mann in St. Louis after stopping him and discovering 17 keys among his possessions, five of which were skeleton keys. He confessed to robbing 15 St. Louis homes following questioning.
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ST. Louis
Donald E. Mann
Mann
Sam Jackson Emerges as Democratic Convention Star
Samuel Dillon Jackson rises from Fort Wayne lawyer to permanent chairman at the Democratic national convention in Chicago. He presided over 1,178 delegates, delivered a stirring address on the party’s future, and his rise from county prosecutor to U.S. senator is marked by notable oratory and decisive moments.
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Chicago
Samuel Dillon Jackson
Wallace
Sam
Sam Jackson
Fort Wayne
Ind
First Presbyterian Church
Isaak Walton League
Quest Club
U. S. Senate
Indiana
Frederick van Nuys
Washington
Truman
Senate
National Editorial Association
Harvey Ki
Rush Holt
West Virginia
Joe Guffey
Pennsylvania
Jackson
Bob Hannegan
Dave Erwin
Bate
Congress
Henry F. Schricker
Michigan
Sam, Jr
Schricker
United States Senate
Democrats
Democratic Party
Wisconsin Socialists field six candidates for congress in 1930s race
The Wisconsin Socialist party remains active with six congressional candidates and plans for one or two write-ins. George Nelson leads the ticket for governor, Walter Uphoff tops the U S Senate slate, Anna Mae Davis seeks attorney general, and George Helberg is named for lieutenant governor. Other nominees include W J Kirst and Walter G Benson for secretary of state and treasurer respectively, with several district candidates listed and Louis Frick considered as a write-in. The party notes Zeidler’s absence due to public duties and confirms Davis as new state chairman.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Socialist Party
Wisconsin
Progressive Party
Congress
George Nelson
Farmers Union
Nelson
U. S
Walter Uphoff
Fellowship Cooperative
Law
Kansas City
Anna Mae Davis
University of Wisconsin
John R. Commons
George Helberg
State Party
Milwaukee
W. J. Kirst
Adolph Mansen
Alma
Farmer
Merlin Hall
Margaret Gray
F. A. Dahir
Sauk County
Stanley Budny
Ed Knappe
John Bell
Sheboygan Falls
Louis Frick
Athens
Brave Little Minority Party
Frank Zeidler
Milwaukee City School Board
Miss Davis
La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press masthead data
La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press published daily and Sunday editions in La Crosse Wisconsin. Contains publication details including offices at 4th and Cass Streets and staff roles for publisher editor and city editor along with press association membership and reprint rights.
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LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
la Crosse Tribune Co
4Th and
Cass Streets
la Crosse
Wis
Signs of Japan's Peril Amid Cabinet Upheaval
DeWitt Mackenzie argues the Japanese cabinet crisis signals extreme peril for the empire with possible militarist return to power. A moderate government would seek to soften demands, while both Japan and Germany face looming defeat and seek to salvage what they can from the war.
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Pacific
Tojo
Nippon
Japan
Germany
Questions and Answers From The Tribune Information Bureau
A reader questions a range of topics from hangar lengths to the meaning of Sabbath and the first US newspaper. Answers cover naval hangars in Sunnyville 1120 feet, Franklin and Adams as seal designers, 339 electoral votes, Notre Dame of Rheims, and more.
Governor Bourke and Iowa Pictured in Word Puzzle
The page shows a complex diagram puzzle listing many clues and answers across many numbered entries. It features references to Governor Bourke and Iowa with numerous cryptic style hints including terms for animals, numbers, and common words.
How To Keep Well The Home Doctor Book Ad
This notice promotes a 40 page Home Doctor book with information on over 50 ailments and home care topics. It offers a 15 cent postpaid copy via the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington DC and provides coupon instructions.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
Home Doctor
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