Rome Falls to Allied Forces as Axis Capital Captured
United States tank divisions breached Rome yesterday after a 24 day Allied advance, chasing retreating German units across Tiber crossings. Allied air power struck remaining Nazi transports while Rome’s capture signals a broader push to diminish Fortress Europe and force Kesselring’s retreat northwest.
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Goebbels
Rome
United States
Tiber
Anzio
Italy
Kesselring
Europe
Berlin
Veterans Welcome at 45th United Spanish War Veterans Encampment
La Crosse hosts the 45th annual encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans as members, veterans of the Spanish‑American War and related expeditions, renew ties. The article notes the organization cannot recruit new members and honors past service while linking to ongoing global struggles.
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Shay
United Spanish War Veterans
China
la Crosse
Army of the Hour
Invasion Timing Seen Tied to Russian Front Readiness
Military observers say weather then invasion conditions must be excellent for crossing the English Channel. They note Allied delays reflect not a lack of capability but the Russian front’s spring refit needs and dry firm ground. Once Russia is prepared, a broad assault is expected.
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English Channel
If Japan Wins War Japan Promises Severe Measures
Tokyo announces if Japan wins the war all American naval bases will be destroyed stock exchanges closed and labor unions abolished but leaves unclear the fate of juke boxes.
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Japan
Tokyo
New York Horse Races Called Off For One Afternoon
New York race meetings will be suspended for a single afternoon as the invasion begins, giving pari mutuel machines a chance to cool and reset. The decision aims to minimize betting disruptions during the early stages of hostilities.
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New York
Texas Democrats Read Garner Thoughts From Beyond
Former Texas politician "Cactus Jack" Garner is described as no longer active in politics while fellow Texas Democrats reportedly interpret his views. The passage notes rivals and colleagues referencing Garner’s ideas as a guide for current party strategy.
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Cactus Jack
Garner
Texas
Court Review and Civil Rights in a Political Year
David Lawrence argues Republicans risk civil rights setbacks and warns that court review of executive acts, including war labor board orders, is essential to prevent presidential overreach. He notes past omissions in the Smith Connally law and urges union support against eroding judicial checks.
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Washington
Congress
South
CIO
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
War Labor Boards
Smith-Connally
War Labor Board
Capitol
America
Attorney-General
Chicago
P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter Bomber Use Debates Tactics
Seversky argues the P-47 and other fighters have long served as bombers in ground support. He notes bomber roles date to World War I, cites Britain and Germany, Libyan campaign use, and predicts future air power to favor strategic bombing over single‑seat fighters.
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London Dispatch
London
Britain
Europe
Libya
Baltic
British Isles
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Public views on jobs as bundle of opportunity and hope
Frederick C. Crawford of the National Association of Manufacturers says that the public equates jobs with higher living standards, better health, and the future's hopes and fears. He stresses that employment represents a comprehensive package of economic and personal security.
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Frederick C. Crawford
National Association of Manufacturers
Potter Charts the Price War in OPA Senate Briefing
In Washington, Zenas L Potter, director of OPA's office of congressional information, gains praise from senators for 118 charts illustrating price controls. Bowles calls the charts masterly and requests extra copies for public talks while Potter recalls urging Henderson to use more charts.
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Washington
Zenas
Congress
OPA
Potter
Conan
Santa Claus
Office of Congressional Information
Chester Bowles
Capitol
Senators
Bowles
Chambers of Commerce
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Wilson
Labor unions in La Crosse join sympathy strike
Ten years ago Tribune reports two unions in La Crosse voted to join a sympathy strike aiding United Rubber Workers Federal union No. 18383 and the regional labor board in enforcing a decision to abate labor difficulties at La Crosse Rubber Mills. Also notes personal items and local milestones from generations past.
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la Crosse
United Rubber Workers Federal Union
Regional Labor Board
la Crosse Rubber Mills Company
Anna
Victorine Schaller
Okanogan
Wash
Clem
Frank Schaller
Ferdinand Schnick
South 6Th Street
W. F. Goodrich
State Telephone Association
State
Ain
Pearl Streets
Hobart Hodge
Madison
H. D. Schmauch
Kindley Pharmacy
11Th
Market Streets
Frank King
C. P. Morton
P. J. Hurtgen
F. A. Ruplin
Marshfield
Wis
Zaida E. Moran
Eva V. Brown
Agnes K. McHugh
Effie Travis
Matilda Sorrenson
General Clark Named Father Of The Year
Gen. Mark W. Clark, whose 5th Army troops captured Rome, was named Father of the Year by the National Fathers' Day committee. A cable from Rome announced the honor praising the Allied commander and noting Fathers Day observance June 18 and the Eisenhower medal tribute.
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New York
Mark W. Clark
5Th Army
Rome
National
Clark
Alvin Austin
Seabees Surpass Prewar Navy Personnel Totals
The navy had planned a single Seabee regiment of 3375 officers and men. Today Seabees outnumber total prewar Navy personnel.
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Navy
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press Bulletin
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press, published in La Crosse Wisconsin, provides local news updates and notices. The paper emphasizes its history, ownership, and Associated Press affiliation.
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LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
la Crosse Tribune Co
Cass Streets
la Crosse
Wic
the Beautiful
T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
Wis
Tribune and Leader Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Associated Press
Public Housing Costs By Peter Edson
Public housing costs in the United States total about 2.3 billion dollars for 800 000 units, with private war housing funded by private capital and FHA insurance. As temporary structures are torn down after the war, a question remains who will house the 1.5 million units of public and private war housing and what role public housing will play.
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United States
Federal Housing Administration
Short Shots In Politics Madison Wis
In Wisconsin politics Sen. Taylor Brown of Oshkosh notes that no other legislator seeks the Republican lieutenant governor nomination, seen as tacit endorsement. Sen. Helmar Lewis of Boscobel quits public duties after joining the OPA, but his political disaffection is recent. May is sore over rival Henry and GOP backing. Education leaders eye high school financing via income tax reshuffle. Township Inc. foes resent Ro land Kannenberg. Over 1,000 state workers on military leave under new law. Gov Goodland commends welfare leaders harmony. Kloppman up for reappointment. Some candidates struggle to file papers, while Rep Konsky filed many signatures for a large mailing drive. Speaker Thomson plans another term amid Willkie loss.
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Madison
Wis
Taylor Brown
Oshkosh
Red Cross Work Opens In Trempealeau County
Trempealeau county resumes Red Cross surgical dressings work this week under chairs Mrs Walter E Sprech er and Miss Lillian Garthus Independence. County quota for June July requires 36000 4x4 inch sponges and 7200 4x8 inch dressings by July 30. Mrs D A Bensend Whitehall production chair reports knitted garments shipped to Midwest Red Cross at St Louis Mo for the armed forces including army gloves helmets sleeveless sweaters wristlets mufflers and turtlenecks and navy helmets gloves and turtlenecks. The June 1 quota remains 50 gloves 66 helmets 85 sleeveless sweaters 55 mufflers for the army. Mrs Bensend has resigned as production chairman to teach school.
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Ettrick
Wis
Trempealeau County
American Red Cross
Walter E. Sprecher
Lillian Garthus
Independence
D. A. Bensend
Whitehall
Midwest Red Cross
St. Louis
Army
Navy
Bensend
Legion Auxiliaries Sponsor Relief Drive in Wisconsin
Whitehall area groups coordinate clothing and kit shipments for Russian relief. Miss Dorothy Willis, Trempealeau county nurse, reports direct shipments from centers to headquarters rather than local collection. Auxiliaries in Arcadia Galesville Independence Whitehall Osseo lead the effort. Blair women’s study club and Homemakers groups in Ettrick Trempealeau join.
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Whitehall
Wis
Dorothy Willis
Trempealeau County
Legion Auxiliaries
Arcadia
Galesville
Independence
Osseo
Blair
Women’s Study Club
C. B. Immell
Harve Havenor
Eleva
H. George Peterson
Strum
Ettrick
Trempealeau
Ting
Retail Sales Up in Wisconsin in April 1944
Independent retailers in Wisconsin posted a 3 percent rise in April 1944 from April 1943 and a 5 percent gain over March 1944, according to a new report.
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Washington
Wisconsin
Fall of Rome Stuns World as Allied Forces Enter City
Allied troops recapture Rome signaling a major objective in Italy and undermining Hitler’s vow of a decisive invasion. About 20,000 German prisoners were captured in the 25 day battle while Kesselring’s overall losses remain unknown.
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Rome
Italy
Kesselring
Answers To Questions From The Tribune Information Bureau
A reader can obtain factual answers by writing The Tribune Information Bureau at 316 Eye Street N E Washington DC. Three cents for return postage is requested. Questions cover government printing office financing and fish growth patterns.
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Tribune Information Bureau
Eye Street
N. E
Washington
D. C
To the RAF poem by Alfred Noyes and related Q&A list
A compilation of reader questions with brief answers covers poetry authorship for To the RAF by Alfred Noyes, Phi Beta Kappa membership for Paul Robeson, Hubbard squash origin, Golden Gate bridge height, navy hashmarks policy, Jefferson burial site, Christian relapse, Danish egg penalties, and General Weygand’s fate with concise responses.
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Paul Robeson
Phi Beta Kappa
Rutgers University
Questions and Answers From the FBI and Miscellany
An FBI identification division held 69,644,540 fingerprint cards on file as of June 30 1943 and averaged 93 540 fingerprint sets daily in the fiscal year. Other items describe submarine sighting by patrol bombers a Washington crossing memorial bridge and an insect’s three body sections six legs and antennae.
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FBI
Is Franklin Autobiography Manuscript in Existence
The original manuscript, created with a goose quill, is held by the Huntington Library and Art Gallery in San Marino, California.
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Franklin
Huntington Library
Art Gelery
San Marino
California
Do Whales Spout Water In Rising Air
A whale when rising to the surface expels air from its lungs in a blast. The warm air meets cooler surroundings and condenses moisture into mist, forming a small cloud shot upward.
Prophecies booklet offered by Information Bureau for 10 cents
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau sells a booklet titled Prophecies for 10 cents. It claims many predictions about Hitler’s rise and fall and the present war have been fulfilled. A coupon and mail address are provided for ordering.
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Hitler
la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Movie Star 2 Puzzle Clue Fragments Unearth Film Notes
A fragmented crossword style clue set mentions a film star and related hints. The readable lines reference Martha and Hollywood youth with entries spanning native metal to feline and other terms, forming a themed grid teaser.
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Martha
Hollywood
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