Barb’s daring shallow water attack earns Medal of Honor
The USS Barb under Comdr Eugene Fluckey conducted a surface attack on a Japanese convoy at anchor in shallow water, destroying multiple ships and escaping by relying on uncharted rocky waters. The mission, conducted at night with poor visibility, ended with the submarine submerging as a Japanese plane appeared, and the Navy later awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to Fluckey.
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Washington
Navy
Forrestal
Comdr
Eugene B
Bard
Annapolis
Fluckey
Earb
Body of Adolph Kent Found in Wisconsin River
In Monomowoc Wisconsin the body of 60 year old Adolph Kent was found yesterday in the Oconomo we river by a Milwaukee fisherman.
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Monomowoc
Wis
Adolph Kent
Oconomowe River
Milwaukee
Living costs in Northern Ireland soar past 1900 levels
A historical comparison shows living costs in Northern Ireland now exceed the 1900 baseline by more than double, highlighting long term inflation and changes in prices for goods and housing. The report notes significant shifts in wages and living standards across urban and rural areas.
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Northern Ireland
Submarine Battle Of Hatteras And Gulf Coast Toll
The piece chronicles WWII U boat attacks off Cape Hatteras and the Florida Gulf coast, noting 111 ships sunk or damaged, 882 deaths, and limited early US defenses. It cites City of Atlanta and Empire Gem as notable losses, with a 177 day North Carolina coast clash and subsequent Allied counter efforts.
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Miami
Fla
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
Cape Hatteras
Gulf
Florida
Gulf Sea Frontier
North Carolina
United Nations
Elizabeth City
N. C
Battle of Hatteras
Pearl Harbor
U. S
City of Atlanta
Hatteras
Atlanta
Carolina
World Needs Teachers Having Sound Judgment
Dr Wesley E Peik dean of the University of Minnesota College of Education urged teachers to combine ethics insight and vision to guide social progress at the 36th La Crosse State Teachers College commencement His remarks emphasized education as a path to peace and a nation’s future, warning that teachers must avoid wage driven motives and pursue posterity’s interests.
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Wesley E. Peik
College of Education
University of Minnesota
la Crosse State Teachers College
Peik
Alice Drake
Rexford S. Mitchell
Betty Cayn
Lynxville
Eleanor Gerdes
Caledonia
Ann R. Hanson
Osseo
Evelyn M. Morovits
Marcella M. Wrappler
Fred Smith Dies at 87 in Merrill Wisconsin
Fred Smith aged 87, believed to be the first white child born in Jeney now Merrill, Wisconsin, died yesterday. He was a lifelong logger and farmer.
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Merrill, Wis
Fred Smith
Jeney
Merrill
Britain keeps limits on civilian holiday travel
Britain will extend travel restrictions for civilians, maintaining curbs on holiday visits and related movements. Officials cited security and border control as justifications amid ongoing policy discussions. The measure affects many travelers seeking vacations outside the country this season.
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Britain
Army Ground Force Units In China
In Chungking United States Army forces disclosed presence of two ground force units in China the 475th Infantry Regiment and the 124th Cavalry Regiment. They were part of the Mars task force famous for Burma operations in late 1944 and early 1945, as announced by Lt Gen Albert C Wedemeyer.
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Chungking
China
475Th Infantry Regiment
124Th Cavalry Regiment
Albert C. Wedemyer
U. S
Burma
Who Gets Cigarettes Well Women Purchase Two Thirds Of Supply
A Fleming Hall survey of 18 000 retailers across the nation finds women buy 69 percent of civilian cigarette supply as war-time cigarette waste and consumption patterns reveal low usage. The study notes that many smokers waste half their daily supply with diners and theater patrons among the least efficient users.
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New York
Fleming Hall Company
Kindergarten graduation at St Gertrude’s parochial school
In Chicago the kindergarten class at St Gertrude’s parochial school held graduation exercises resembling a college commencement. Diplomas were awarded to the children and Norine Mulvaney aged 5 served as a cheerleader adding a collegiate touch with the line We wouldn’t be in fashion if we didn’t have some cheering.
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Chicago
St. Gertrude’s
Norine Mulvaney
Girl Scouts Invited to March in Flag Day Parade
Girl Scouts of La Crosse are invited by the Elks club to participate in the Flag Day parade on June 14. All troops should march as separate units with leaders or troop committee members. Each girl with a uniform should wear it, matching whether it is a special Scout uniform.
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Girl Scouts of
la Crosse
Elks Club
Radio Programs List Evening Schedule
The listing outlines NBC CBS and other stations evening programs including Cavalcade Drama The 2nd Lieutenants Come Home at 7 30 p m Burns and Allen Intermezzo Screen Guild Players Blind Date at Philadelphia 8 Man From G 2 George Olsen Band 9 30 and Bulldog Drummond Real Life Drama Leave It To Mike plus Tuesday shows with Fred Waring Kate Smith House Party Kentucky Derby Coverage One Man's Family Guy Lombardo Music and more across channels BLU MBS and network times noted
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Associated Press
NBC
Barlow
Marshall Field
Dr. I. Q
CBS
Burns and Allen
Radio Theater
Screen Guild Players
Bob Hawk
Philadelphia
Mike
Fred Waring
America
Judy
Hildegarde
Kate Smith
Ted Husing
Casey
Don Milton
Constance Bennett
Walter Kiernan
Guy Lombardo
Radio schedule highlights for June 4 1945 at WKBH
A detailed listing of daily programs from 5:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. including Kiddies Hour Mandrake the Magician Cavalcade of America Voice of Firestone and News updates with segments like Informal Please Shado w and Dr. 1. . 1000-News and continuing through 4:45 Parade of Stars with studio shifts and religious features.
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WKBH
Mandrake
News of the World
Cavalcade of America
Voice of Firestone
Richard Harkness
Author’s Playhouse
St. Louis
Josh
Martin Agronsky
Ed East
Polly
Road of Life
Fred Waring
Morton Downey
Farm Service
Ilcian News
Hayshakers
Morgan Beatty
Guiding Light
Stella Dallas
Lorenzo Jones
Young Widder Brown
Sacred Heart
Jimmy Allen
War Bond Incentive at Biggs Field El Paso
Squadron G at Biggs Field announces a June war bond drive with Lieut. Richard R. Whipple offering breakfast in bed for the top bond buyer and Staff Sgt. James Finley pledging cleaning and bed making for the runner up in second place.
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Biggs Field
el Paso
Tex
Richard R. Whipple
James Finley
Halt Enlistments Of Army Navy Nurses
Washington reports the army surgeon general asked the Red Cross to stop nurse enlistments as 60 000 nurses were sought by June 1 and the navy announced its need for 2 500 nurses had been met.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Red Cross
Demand Democratic Elections for Defeated Countries
Wisconsin Socialist leaders at their annual state conference called for immediate democratic elections in defeated countries and troops to withdraw from Europe after elections. They opposed slave labor and backed a world organization to end economic racial and power politics, with uncensored information and minority rights vigilance. The group planned radio lectures to spread news and views not reaching the public.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Europe
World Organization
Vacancies Open on Summer Camp Schedule for Girl Scouts
Camp Decorah offers risk free summer camping under trained leadership. After June 10 reservations open to out of town Scouts and local girls risk losing slots on the waiting list. Executive Margaret Yeakel notes limited local vacancies remain for healthy supervised vacations.
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Margaret Yeakel
Camp Decorah
Sees Action In 2 Oceans Aboard Pacific Cruiser
William M. Peterson of La Crosse Wisconsin serves as ship's cook first class on a Pacific fleet light cruiser. A veteran of naval actions in two oceans he joined three years ago and survived a sinking at Casa Blanca. He has fought from Bougainville to Leyte Gulf including Marianas Philippine Sea Truk Chichi Jima Iwo Jima and Formosa. He is the son of Mr and Mrs F R Peterson. his father recently retired from the navy as chief boatswain's mate.
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William M. Peterson
Cook
USNR
la Crosse
Wis
Navy
Peterson
Casabanca
Pacific
Bougainville
Marshalls
Marianas
Philippine Sea
Leyte Gulf
Truk
Chichi
Jima
Iwo Jima
Formosa
F. R. Peterson
Kane Street
Girl Dies of Injuries in Green Bay Auto Crash
Eleanor Troika 23 of Green Bay died in a hospital from injuries after an automobile wreck. Her brother Marine Pvt John Troika 19 and four others in the car were injured. John is on furlough.
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Green Bay
Wis
Eleanor Troika
Rt. 4
Marine Pvt
John Troika
Pedestrian Fatally Struck Near Stevens Point
Ed Wolloch about 55 was fatally injured Sunday when struck by a car while walking along Highway 51 a short distance east of Stevens Point Wisconsin authorities said The crash investigation continued.
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Stevens Point
Wis
Ed Wolloch
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