Conference Hopes Rise at United Nations Talks in 1945
Francisco dispatch reports progress toward settlement of the Franco dispute and improved Anglo American relations as delegates push for an early windup. Big Five leadership is seen as crucial to shaping the charter and resolving veto issues for a new world security order. A Moscow answer remains a key factor amid urgent home-front pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco
Prosfer
United States
Jes
World Security Council
Moscow
Paamies Coo Seteens
Belco van Kieffens
Sensi Re
Boys Admit Dynamite Theft Plan to Blow Up Island
Gunder Ness of Eau Claire probation reports 11 high school sophomores planned to detonate dynamite to widen Chippewa River by an island in the city. They described a time clock and a hand drawn map, with blasting caps from a trailer owned by L. J. Arnold Construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Wis
Gunder Ness
Eau Claire Probation Department
Senator Brewster Reports Russian Liquidation Claims
Senator Brewster says London and Paris authorities heard reports that Russians would liquidate professional people during his trip with the senate committee investigating U S war materiel in Europe. He and Senator Ball deny access to Soviet controlled areas and emphasize the Mead committee’s restricted access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brewster
R-Me
London
Paris
Senate
U. S
Europe
Ball
Rminn
Busi- SS
Lee Brewster
Mead Committee
Saw OO Lets Get U and A Keep Em Flying
The fragment hints at aviation themed names or slogans featuring OO Lets Get U and A Keep Em Flying, suggesting a playful caption or advert line from an era emphasizing morale and flight.
Waves Seek Recruits for Navy Hospital Corps
The Navy seeks 20 000 Waves with 55 percent set for the hospital corps. Recruits may serve in clerical medical roles and as technicians in clinical x ray therapy dentistry pharmacy and more. Miss Jacobs will be in La Crosse Friday 9 a m to 9 p m Saturday noon contact the Wave recruiter for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Hospital Corps
Dental
Capital Corps
Tioa
Navy
Marine Corps
Jacobs
Federal
la Crosse
Bakeries Closing Basis States Industrial Users Affected
An official said bakeries will close in response to industrial user actions. The decision centers on supply and regulatory factors impacting the pie industry and local commerce.
Weather Forecast for Wisconsin and Iowa
The forecast calls for fair conditions in the south and showers in the north tonight and Saturday with continued cool temperatures in the north and warmer weather in the south. Iowa foresees partly cloudy skies with a few scattered thundershowers possible north on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Towa
Mississippi River forecast and Wisconsin rainfall report
Weather bulletin notes additional rainfall will raise the Mississippi River over the next four to five days with daily rises up to four feet at most stations. Tributaries including the Black, Chippewa and Wisconsin rise. upper Wisconsin to surge in 36 hours. Moderately heavy rains fell across Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota with two inches in Winona and Lansing and over an inch across Chippewa valley and lower Wisconsin. Clearing trends seen in Iowa and eastern Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
LA Crosse
Lansing
Mississippi
Chippewa
Wisconsin
Trempealeau
Minnesota
Winona
Chippewa Valley
Iowa
Neb
Prairie du Chien mother hears from prisoner son in France
Mrs. Frank Fishler of Prairie du Chien received a cable from her son Pfc. Robert L. Fishler saying he awaits a boat home from France. He was taken prisoner in Germany on December 16, 1944 and held at Stalag 4B, later moved before V E Day, and was recently returned to military control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Frank Fishler
Robert L. Fishler
France
Fishler
Germany
Stalag 4B
Robert Jahimiak
la Crosse
Logan Holds Speech Event at Junior Ex day
Marion Swartz and Russell Kibler led a Junior Exhibition day with eleven B students in two groups. Contestants spoke on topics including Tokyo bombing, Paul Robeson, Art Werthmuth, and General Patton with faculty members assisting. Awards included a Music Study Club prize and a $10 essay prize from the Music at War Council of America. June Bratberg earned honorable mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Swartz
Russell Kibler
Miss Swartz
Lou McPhail
Brooklyn
Carol Vidson
Ted Lawson
Tokyo
Jimmy Doolittle
Beverly Noyes
Paul Robeson
Douglas Ames
Art Wermuth
Bataan
George Tabbert
George S. Patton
Kenneth Geary
Fay Aldrich
Patricia Mahoney
Mabel Bobo
Dennis Wermayer
Music At War Council of America
June Bratberg
Stevenson Explains Support for Reciprocal Trade Extension
Washington Wisconsin congressman Bill Stevenson of La Crosse explains his vote in favor of extending reciprocal trade. He cites farming and industry benefits, tariff commission expertise, promoting global commerce, and avoiding high tariffs that could provoke retaliation and conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Washington
la Crosse
Bill Stevenson
Congress
Overton Defeats Austin Menasha In State Tennis
Ben Overton of La Crosse Central defeated Austin and Menasha 6 2 6 2 on the opening day of the WIAA state high school tennis tournament in Manitowoc. Rain disrupted the schedule preventing Dave Solie from completing his matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitowoc
Wis
Ben Overton
la Crosse
La Follette Warns U S Faces Truce Over Peace
Senator La Follette told the Senate that the United States is heading toward a truce rather than enduring peace and urged overhaul of the Dumbarton Oaks plan. He accused Russia of violating the Atlantic Charter and Yalta and warned the San Francisco conference may oversell its promises. He linked peace to Poland Malaya and postwar Europe and urged stronger U S bargaining power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
la Follette
Senate
United States
Wisconsin
Russia
Yalta
Dumbarton Oaks World Organization
San Francisco
Assembly
Poland
Malaya
Germany
Japan
Casablanca
Quebec
Tehran
Dumbarton Oaks
U. S. Senate
Woodrow Wilson
Ration Guide and Fresh Produce Prices Update
The notice lists ration stamps validity and increases including 32 30 31 35 36 1 2 3 stamps, next stamps August 1, and B rations. It notes no cancellations, and explains oil and gas coupons through August 31. It also reports fresh fruits and vegetables ceiling prices for La Crosse Sparta Wis and Winona Minn for May 24 to 30 with specific per pound prices, plus a final fragment about waste fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
la Crosse
Sparta
Wis
Winona
Minn
Illinois
Virginia
Texas
California
Arizona
Alabama
Triumph
State Congressmen Concerned At OPA Board Resignations
Washington reports an epidemic of resignations from Wisconsin OPA local panels as congressmen protest enforcement methods. Rep. Lawrence Smith notes officers check dozens of items daily with fines for tiny price excesses, provoking resignations and calls for fair play while backing extended price controls with constraints on enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA Board
Washington
Wisconsin
OPA
Fond du Lac
Lawrence Smith
Racine
Smith
House
Senate Finance Committee
Agnes O Gar obituary in La Crosse parish service
Agnes O Gar, 52, of 1006 South Fourth Street, died in local residence. She is survived by daughter Virginia Moe of La Crosse, sister Annie Schuman, brother Tim Jarvis, her mother Anna Jarvis, and two grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 8 30 am Hellwig Morris chapel and 9 am St Marys Church. burial in Catholic cemetery. Rosary Sunday 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes O'Gar
South Fourth Street
Virginia Moe
la Crosse
Annie Schuman
Tim Jarvis
Anna Jarvis
Hellwig-Morris
Quinnell Son Freed From German POW Camp
Mr and Mrs Hilmar Quinnell of Spring Grove received word from the Red Cross that their son Lieut Ellsworth Quinnell has been liberated from a German prisoner of war camp. He had been a POW since December 31 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Hilmar Quinnell
Spring Grove
Red Cross
Lieut
Ellsworth Quinnell
Germany
Drunken driving conviction and license revocation in La Crosse
Emily Stone of Onalaska was found guilty by jury of drunken driving and fined 100 dollars plus 60 dollars costs. Her Wisconsin driver’s license was revoked for one year. Also listed are real estate transfers including Theodore Ritter to Lillian Ritter and several property trades in Mindoro Farmington and Rose Street areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Emily Stone
R. J
Onalaska
Wisconsin
Theodore Ritter
Lillian Ritter
Wood
Cunningham
Campbell
Hedda Johnson
Bunson W. Paisley
Mindoro
Jacob Wild
David C. Wild
Farmington
Gilbert Inderberg
Frank Ormsby
Rose Street
Lead
Gillette
Notice of Probate and Creditors for La Crosse Estate
Notice in La Crosse County Wisconsin announces probate of the will of Edward A. Maurer deceased and appointment of an executor or administrator. Creditors must present claims by September 17 1945 or be barred. court hearing September 25 1945. Also notices for Henry J. Putman estate with claims due by September 24 1945 and hearing September 25 1945. County Board appropriated 2000 for park road repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Edward A. Maurer
la Crosse
Edward W. Maurer
City of
Said
Court House
Said County
Ahlstrom
Gordon
LAW
Brody, Johns & Roraff
Henry J. Putman
Mayme P. Leaman
Mary Putman Leaman
R. V. Ahlstrom
Lees & Bunge
County Board of Supervisors
William van Loon
Esther M. Domke
Mary O. Muehr
Louise Proksch
Shelby
Steele
May & Toepel
Hoeschier Building
Josephine Kendhammer
Frank Kendhammer
W. Ahlstrom
Schubert, Stevenson & Franzini
Prairie Du Chien Men Killed in Action in World War II
Two Prairie du Chien residents die in combat. Pvt Edward John Nolan aged 20, died in France May 16 after burns from May 14. Born Aug 29 1924, he was a Prairie native and Prairie High School 1943 graduate. Pvt Lyle La Verne Eber died May 9 1945 on Okinawa in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Edward John Nolan
Joseph Nolan
Lyle la Verne Eber
Doyle Eber
Nolan
France
Burns
Prairie
St. Gabriel’s
The
Prairie High School
Pvt
Eber
Okinawa
Guard Killed in Barracks Riot at Fort Harrison
At Fort Benjamin Harrison a guard was killed and three prisoners wounded in a riot and fire. Maj. Gen. James L. Collins said the incident appeared planned. Fires burned two locations, 1900 prisoners involved, damage about 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
U. S. Army
Fort Benjamin Harrison
James L. Collins
5Th Service Command
Fort Harrison
War Department
Collins
Milwaukees Yard Sets High Prices For Poland China Hogs
Three Poland China hogs sold for 333 dollars at Milwaukee stockyards on Thursday marking the highest price for a trip in 25 years. A 900 pound stag fetched 117 dollars the year's top single price and a pair of offspring brought 216 dollars. The hogs were shipped by Elmer Kube of Watertown Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Poland
Elmer Kube
Watertown
Wis
Probate and Administration Hearings in La Crosse County
Wisconsin La Crosse County notices announce hearings on July 3 1945 for the will of Mary O Muehr and appointment of executrixes or administrator with will annexed. creditors' claims due October 1 1945. October 3 1945 hearing for claims and adjustments. Also notices for June 26 1945 for administration of Josephine Kendhammer and September 22 1945 deadline, plus a June 26 1945 hearing on the Punk trust accounts with Marshall Tilsley Bank and Arthur S Punk as co executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Michael Funk
la Crosse
Marshall & Tilsley Bank
Arthur S. Punk
Albert P. Punk
Michael Punk
Albert P. Funk
What Causes Pelpsy Heredity Opinion Booklet
A free booklet presents opinions of famous doctors on the causes of epilepsy. Readers may request the Educational Division DS Fifth Ave New York NY Dept P 1427 by writing for a complimentary copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ave
New York
N.Y
Dept
Livestock Market Report From Winona and Chicago
Winona Minnesota market shows steady to strong cattle and hog prices with top hogs near 14.30 and cattle up to 16.50 for yearlings. Chicago WPA report notes salable hogs 4 000 to 8 500 with good to choice cuts at 14 75 ceiling and cattle and calves trading actively with highs in the mid-teens.
Milwaukee Hog and Cattle Hog Prices Report
Milwaukee quotes hog and cattle prices with steady to good ranges. Hogs: good to choice $14.65, light pigs to 120 lbs $13.75-$14.25, sows $13.90, thin stock $11-$13.25, stags $12.50-$13.75, boars $8-$9. Cattle: steers $16-$17.75 for choice to prime, others $9-$12.50, dairy bred $8-$12, cows $12-$13.50, cutters $8.25-$9.25, canners $7-$8. Calves: vealers $13-$16.50, etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Potatoes market firm with limited new stocks reported
Chicago notes very light new stock offerings as demand exceeds supply. California Long Whites sell $4.21 to $4.79 per 100 lb, Louisiana Bliss Triumphs $4.31 to $4.51, North Carolina Cobblers $4.38, with 55 rivals and 80 total U S shipments and a firm ceiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S
California
Louisiana
North Carolina Cobblers
Stuck Up Avenue B Scene Closes East Side Street
A barrel of mucilage spilled on New York City's east side at Avenue B and Fourth Street. The sticky mess snarled traffic trapped vehicles and pedestrians, and briefly disrupted an ice wagon trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Avenue B
Fourth Street
Chicago Grain Table Shows Mixed Open Prices Across Commodities
Chicago markets report July wheat opening at 1.68 to 1.69 with highs near 1.69 and closes around 1.68. corn July at 1.18 with Sept. high near 1.17. oats July around 64 cents with Sept. highs near 64 and rye values around 1.41 to 1.33. barley July about 1.05 with futures showing slight gains. Cash grain notes: no cash wheat, corn, or oat sales. malting 1.10-1.39 and seed prices listed. butter and eggs firm with steady markets. live poultry receipts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ae See
Rye
Chicago Cash Grain
Barney
F.o.b
Start Cattle TB Test In County On Monday
Dr J S Healy in charge of tuberculosis eradication says state and federal departments will begin a county wide cattle test in La Crosse county Monday morning. Dr W F Ziebell announces plans to complete testing in June with 12 to 15 veterinarians aiding. Cooperation of cattle owners requested as cattle out on pasture will be tested where possible and cattle kept in the barn with someone present during the test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Healy
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
W. F. Ziebell
Ziebell
Rhinelander DA Accepted for Army Service in Milwaukee
Donald O Melia 28 district attorney of Rhinelander was accepted for service at Milwaukee induction center. He left for Fort Sheridan Illinois for assignment Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Donald O’melia
Rhinelander
Fort Sheridan
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Alan Carney
Frances Langford
Vera Vague
Wally Brown
Rivoli
Russ
Berliners
Avery
Bakeries
U. SS
Department OF Commerce
Martha
Prairie Free
Logan
Swartz
Kibler
A. N. Johnsen
Copeland Avenir
Frank Morrison
St. Andrew Street
Overton
Austin
Menasha
Ration Guide
Associated Press
Cog MO Crosse Laundry & Cleaning CO
Quinnell
Lees & Bunge, Attorneys
Hoeschlers’ Cor
Inaeet Maheeiecatiaih Saito
al. Chem
Greyhound St. Brands
Allied Kid
Hudson Motor
St. Oil
Cal Allis
Illinois Cen
St. Oil Ind
Can
C. c
St. Oil N. J.am
Loco
Nick Can
Swift
Texaes
Am. Rad
Timken Am
Smelt Johans-Man
Union Carbide
Am. Tel
Kennecott
Uni. Airlines
Am. Tele
United Airc
Anaconda
Kimberly
U. S. Ruber Benaix
Ark. Nat. Gas
Owens Iil
Penney el
Bond
Crane
Pitts
Curtiss S
Douglas Air
Pepsi-Cola
du Pont
Phelps
Eastman
Phillips
Gisholt Ma. Co
el. Auto-Lite Pure Oil
G. Heileman
Tel
Scott Paper Mass
I. T. Gen. Foods
Sears
Gen. Mot
Shell
Goodrich
Simmons Jr. N
Sinclair
North
Goodyear
Socony
Trane Co. Gt. Nor. Ir. i
Winona Livestock
Swift & Company
Chicago Livestock
Milwaukee Livestock
Peterman
Peterman’s
PHONE
Voigt Auto Body Shop
Ak As
LA Crosse Terminal
South Avenue
City Transfer Co., Inc
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