Willkie's Role in Republican Split Shapes Dewey Support
The article argues Willkie has not declared support for Dewey and may join, oppose, or stay neutral in the race. It notes party elites marginalized Willkie, his possible shift toward Dewey, and the risk of alienating isolationists and independents. The piece cites 1920 precedents and the potential balance of power Willkie could hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie
Dewey
Republican Party
Mr. Willkie
Dent Xercisi
Cake
Bepublicans
Herbert Oover
Chicago
Gov
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
William Howard Taft
Elihu Root
Charles Evans Hughes
American People
Warren Harding
United States
League of Nations
Harding
League
R. O. Wipperman
GOP
Wipperman
Not unto us O Lord give glory says Psalm verse
The La Crosse Tribune presents a religious reflection quoting Psalm 115 1 urging praise for mercy and truth in daily life. The brief entry highlights faith ethics and worship phrasing without event details or names.
All Black For Nazis
Plain evidence of Nazi manpower shortages dominates the war map as Hitler seemingly yields real authority to Goering Himmler and Goebbels. Eastward fronts buckle under Russian pressure while Warsaw reportedly falls. Allied forces push in Italy and the Adriatic front retreats hint at Gothic Line defense.
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Germany
Hitler
Goering
Himmler
Goebbels
Baltic
Carpathian
Warsaw
Russia
Poland
Berlin
Normandy
Averanches
Brittany
Italy
Florence
Adriatic
Pisa
Rimini
Ploesti
Bulgaria
Dewey Sets Course on Campaign Stand Against Fish
Governor Dewey repudiates Congressman Fish over religious and racial issues in the campaign. He distances himself from isolationism, reaffirms U S leadership under Roosevelt, and signals openness to Wendell Willkie support while clarifying Bricker’s press statement. Dewey asserts party stance on November election matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Ham Fish
United States
Roosevelt
Wendell Willkie
Bricker
Albany
Gerald L. K. Smith
Fish
Return to Guam Reclaims Island After 117 Days
The article notes Guam’s strategic value as the largest island between Hawaii and Japan, with its harbor and airfields. It emphasizes the American drive toward Tokyo, frames Guam as a prize, and portrays the recapture as avenging Americans who died defending U S soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Guam
Hawaii
Japan
Philippines
Pearl Harbor
America
Major de Seversky on Civil Aviation Growth and National Defense
De Seversky argues that the Civil Aeronautics Administration plans to build 3000 new airfields and improve 1625 existing ones, boosting air commerce and national defense. He warns lawmakers not to fear the scale, noting aviation economy will expand skilled personnel and private flying, with airports evolving to smaller landing areas and larger surrounding acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Helene Guaineeen
Secretary of Commerce
William A. M. Burden
Congress
CAA
Civil Aeronautics Thon
Civil Aeronautics Aceten
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Congress Debates Postwar Demobilization Measures
Washington figures consider creating a central demobilization office with unified control. They seek enhanced unemployment pay from federal and state governments and note Congress has acted on war contract payments and GI bills but not civilian reemployment. The piece warns political frictions and a possible two month delay, with Germany’s fate affecting timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Congress
Creattion
G. I
Ten Years Ago Tribune Recap Of Local Events
Tribunes summary recalls Rev L J Body speaker at Bethany Gospel Mission meeting. La Crosse Country Club course opens for practice ahead of district invitational. Fire hit engine room on Steamer Capitol during dock repairs. F W Fox named park commissioner by Mayor Verdota. Mrs J J Weir to Evansville Wis as fair judge. Edith Pryor tours east including New York and Niagara. Keiksieck and Hanson re engaged to teach Chaseburg school. C S Van Auken leaves for Star Lake Wis vacation. G J Egan relocates from Hebberds to Linkers block. Two La Crosse men named among Lake Park winners. Informal Lake Park remnant celebration held at Myrick Park.
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L. J
Tabor
Capitol
F. W. Fox
Whitebreast Coal Company
J. J. Verdota
Board of Park Commissioners
J. J. Weir
Evansville
Wis
Edith Pryor
New York
Boston
Providence
Niagara
Agnes Keiksieck
Rachel Hanson
Chaseburg
C. S. van Auken
Star Lake
G. J. Egan
Hebberd
Linker
la Crosse
H. J. McDonald
John Wheldon
Milwaukee Road
Old Lake Park
Sparta Plans Bid Sale Of Two Buildings In City Project
Sparta Wisconsin council will consider bids for sale of the Otis George and Dr F C Thome buildings on Water street. The city acquired them for the Water street bridge rebuilding project and underpinning work has raised costs. Underpinning and utility work continue as the bridge progresses with steel beams installed.
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Tribune Sparta Bureau
Sparta
Wis
Ci Council
Otis George
Dr. F. C. Thome
North Water Street
City of Sparta
Water Street
John Noe
Chicago
Spartans
Normans in Normandy Amid Ruins Observe Quiet Courage
S J Woolf describes Norman civilians in shattered towns like Isigny and Carentan enduring bombardment. He notes low civilian losses in some areas, resilience of peasants and families, and acts of defiance such as a woman in black making the V sign as a jeep passes.
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Normandy
Isigny
Carentan
Todewiry
Wisconsin Legislators Push Election Law Reform To Protect Parties
Wisconsin lawmakers signal plans to strengthen election laws amid concerns over party disintegration this election year. Proposals include run-off primaries in select contests and a voter registration system to define party affiliation and bolster GOP integrity.
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Nespot
Wisconsin
Italians Deemed Co Belligerents by War Department
The War Department says non fascist Italian captives serving in units aiding the American war effort have preferred status since Italy is accepted as a co belligerent with the U S Britain and Russia against Germany. About 35 000 service unit members at stations nationwide are screened for pro fascist leanings. There are roughly 185 000 Italian war prisoners in the United States beyond the service units.
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Washington
War Department
Italy
Britain
Russia
Germany
Army
Department
Congress
United States
Circus Heads to Akron After Hartford Fire
The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus resumes summer tour in Akron Ohio after repairs to its Hartford Connecticut main tent following a July 6 fire that killed more than 160 people. The first section of the train left Sarasota with 12 flat cars and about 50 wagons and remaining shows will be in stadiums and baseball parks without the big top.
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Sarasota
Fla
Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus
Akron
Ohio
Hartford
Road To Berlin Front Distances Compared
The on map distances show 335 miles to Berlin on the Russian front from Kilbiel area 605 miles on the Italian front from Senigallia and 630 miles on the Normandy front from Troarn.
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Berlin
Kilbiel
Senigallia
Normandy
Troarn
Berlin Says Turkey May Break With Germany Before War Entry
DeWitt Mackenzie reports Berlin claims Turkey will sever diplomatic and economic ties with Germany on Wednesday and join the Allies. The move could shorten the war by cutting Hitler's aid, opening new fronts from the Danube basin, and isolating Hungary.
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Berlin
Turkey
Germany
Hitler
Answer Key From The Haskin Service Quiz
The text lists Q and A items answering trivia: daily births 8300 and deaths 3850 in the United States. details on the Flag of Four Freedoms. volcano distribution with two thirds in the Japanese Empire. Whirlaway never scratched. limited American artillery in WWI. first sports newspaper American Turf Register, 1829. terms for male female and young swans. origin of Detroit name. Mary Queen of Scots burial history. Alfred E. Smith Catholic candidacy note. African and Asiatic birds leading natives calling to a hive.
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United States
American Turf Register
Baltimore
Years Before orchid Blooms
An orchid may take six years to develop into a flowering plant. Some rare orchids have bloomed after eighteen years of growth.
Military Q&A on troops terms and naval song origins
The text discusses a paratrooper’s load and weight in uniform, explains Nipponese as a word for Japanese, describes the origin of Anchor's Aweigh from Midshipman Miles and C A Zimmerman, and notes Lloyds of London's unusual insurance cases including insuring parts of the body and twins.
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A. H. Miles
Naval Academy
C. A. Zimmerman
Miles
Midshipmen
Lloyds of London
Bird song origins and the first national corn husking contest
A discussion notes that bird song originates in the syrinx rather than the larynx, a unique organ for birds located near the lower trachea. It also states that Henry Wallace of Wallace's Farmer organized the first national corn husking contest in 1924 after decades of county and sectional events.
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Henry Wallace
Wallace
Wace Members May Face Overseas Duty
Question asks if all Wace members will be sent abroad. Answer states they will be subject to call as their services are needed.
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Wace
R.hs. A
Burr Age Twenty When Lieutenant Colonel Rank
Burr was only twenty when he attained the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Revolutionary War. The record also notes that from Pearl Harbor through July 31, 1943 the army discharged 208 men for physical disability.
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Aaron Burr
M.K.R. A. Burr
Pearl Harbor
What is a binnacle on a ship
A binnacle is a framework or case on the deck in front of the steersman that holds the nautical compass. It is fitted with lights to read the compass at night.
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press Masthead
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press publish daily and Sunday editions edited by A. W. Rice. The paper is a Lee Syndicate member and AP is exclusive for news dispatches credited to it.
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la Crosse
Movie Actor Puzzle Word List
A crossword style list of clues for horizontal and vertical entries including terms like pictured near one verbal high card born Spain ab close to toward measure of area accomplish portal month part for shortening and more with crossword style hints
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Spain
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LA Crosse Tribune
Major de Seversky
James Marlow
J. R. Williams
Tribune
S. J. Woolf
Hersel
Civil Affairs Committee
John Wyngaard
Madison
DeWitt Mackenzie
Romania
Denubian
Hungary
Balkans
The
Haskin Service
Four Freedoms
Japanese Empire
Whirlaway
Detroit
Michigan
Lake Erie
Lake Saint Clair
Mary Queen of Scots
Peterborough
Henry VII
Westminster Abbey
James VI
Alfred E. Smith
C.W.S. A
Smith
Charles O’conor
Louisville
L.J. A
D. V
LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
South Pacific
Port Ee
Puzsie
CRUTS
Piorinio
FISI
IML
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