Mengshan In Hopping Over Chinese Hands
Reading from La Crosse Tribune dated Thursday, a military update describes forces near Kweilin with Liuchow recaptured reports from both Chinese and American sources. The Chinese high command has not issued a formal statement and notes positions 90 miles southwest of Kweilin and 55 miles west of it with Foochow region distances.
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THE
LA Crosse Tribune
Mengshan
Ehee
Kweilin
Liuchow
Conaee
Foochow
Next Blow In Pacific May Be The Payoff
Washington dispatch outlines a plan that the next major campaign could hinge on Pacific forces striking from Okinawa and Iwo Jima toward Japan. It notes air power from Superfortress bombers and fighters massing to back an anticipated invasion of the home islands while defending positions near Hong Kong and French Indochina.
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Pacific
Washington
Philippines
Marianas
Okinawa
Iwo Jima
South China
Japan
Hong Kong
Tow
Haiphong
Indo- China
Iwo
Europe
China
Foochow
Kong
$100 Investment Builds A Big Business In Whiskey Black Market
Washington officials announce a tax evasion action against a whiskey operator. The case portrays a store chain with Indian connections receiving $100 and soliciting orders ahead of promised future delivery.
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Washington
Opera Tor
Espionage Case Arraignments Filed In Washington
U S Attorney John F X McGahey said three persons Roth Larsen and Service were arraigned on espionage charges and released on 10000 bail each. Their cases adjourned to June 20 while another arraignment for two others Turnage set June 14. The article cites intercepted broadcasts and confidential reports as basis for the accusations. The magazine Col lier's said the piece was censored May 14.
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FBI
Rusny
John F. X. McGahey
Appar Sane
Nnne Comeie Ee
Roth
Larsen
Service
Alr
Washington
U. 8
Needham C. Turnage
Turnage
Camp Seeks Workers District Manager at Camp McCoy
The camp seeks workers including concrete block carpenters iron workers and laborers for arena service construction crews. Civil service rating board officials inform Evans Exchange building in La Crosse or one branch office at Tomah for staffing details.
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Arena Service
Camp Mcccoy
Veterans’ Hospital
Tomah
Civil Service Rating Board
Evans Exchange
la Crosse
Check Into Slain Man's Finances
A high official disclosed payments totaling up to $50,000 over four years related to the deceased man’s finances, with monthly sums reaching as high as $2,200. The statements were released to Lawton by the agency handling the affairs.
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Langford
Lawton
United States Faces Choice on Free Discussion at Conference
The report outlines whether the United States should press for free discussion or seek Russian alignment to keep the big-power front united as it prepares to report to 45 nations on veto mechanics. The decision hinges on balancing principle against coalition solidarity.
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Jech
United States
Man
Russia
Delinquency charge pleas set for Clarence and Sherburne
Clarence pleads not guilty to wilfully contributing to a minor's delinquency with a $200 bond posted. Marcus Sherburne pleads not guilty to mutilating a building at the county jail with a $500 bond. trial scheduled for June 18 at 2 p.m. Dennis J. Gasper pays a $5 fine plus costs for operating an unregistered vehicle. Joseph Coaty posts a $500 bond.
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Clarence
Joseph Coaty
Caledofie Street
Marcus Sherburne
Loomis Street
Dennis J. Gasper
R. J
Rockland
Wix
Real Estate Transfers in West Salem
Real estate transfers recorded in West Salem involve J W Denny and wife conveying property to Anna Jostad and to Bilef Ellefson. The documents reference transfers of parcels within West Salem.
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J. W. Denny
Sinpaty
Anna Jostad
Bilef Ellefson
West Salem
Sure Punishment For War Criminals Urged By Prosecutor
Justice Jackson told President Truman the insistence on no dilatory tactics in war crimes trials. He warned delays undermine justice and mock the dead. He said an American case should proceed even as negotiations for an international tribunal continue.
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Washington
Ursday
Robert H. Jackson
Jackson
Truman
War Department
British Kennel Club Receives Award for Charity Drive
The British Kennel Club earned a replica of Florence Nightingale's Crimea medal after raising 136052 dollars from dog lovers for the Red Cross agricultural fund.
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Red Cross Agricultural Fund
British Kennel Club
Florence Nightingale
Crimea
Wisconsin Senate Approves Lobbying Disclosure Bill
In Madison the Wisconsin senate approved a lobbying disclosure bill by a 28 to 2 vote, requiring weekly lobbying expenditure reports beginning in 1947. Four amendments to the assembly measure were adopted and the bill returns to the lower house. The session also gave final approval to a state employment labor act bill, sending it to the governor.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Senate
Senate
Assembly
Sen. Gettelman
Milwaukee
Labor law provision on union bargaining and closed shop
The text notes a proposal where two thirds voting support would override a three fourths requirement in current law. It also allows bargaining between unions and employers in any geographic area and recognizes all closed shop agreements in force since 1939.
Legislature Windup Aims June 15 Ahead of Vacation
Wisconsin lawmakers plan to finish the current session by June 15 and recess until August to address any vetoes. Assembly leaders say the rules committee will meet with committee chairs to identify must pass bills and push them through before adjournment.
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Madison
Wis
Gov. Goodland
Assembly
Committee On Rules
Labor Leader Urges 20 Percent Basic Wage Increase
William Green president of the American Federation of Labor urged President Truman to permit a 20 percent rise in basic wage rates. He said the increase is needed to restore about 13 billion of 23 billion dollars workers would lose in purchasing power during the reconversion period until full peacetime employment after V-J day. He cited the war labor board’s position that rising wages are blocked by the little steel formula and the hold the line order against inflation.
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Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Truman
Green
War Labor Board
Sportsmen to Meet Tonight in Madison Legion Rooms
Badger State Sportsmen's club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 8 o'clock in the American Legion club rooms 215 South Sixth street. Several reels of conservation motion pictures will open the meeting with school children invited to attend. The group will discuss conservation topics and hear committee reports.
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Badger State Sportsmen's Club, Inc
American Legion Club
South Sixth Street
Okinawa Allied Forces Push Through Wide Island Front
American troops advanced from the center of the island as the 1st Marine Division pressed inland from the east, while Maj. Gen Archibald V. Arnold's 7th Infantry Division cleared Nakagusuku harbor on the Chinen Peninsula. Supplies reached the front by landing craft and hand carry, with planes delivering parachute drops. Japanese air activity targeted shipping. two U S vessels were damaged and five enemy planes were shot down.
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Okinawa
U. S
China reports major crops rise in past year
China announces a significant year over year increase in its key crops with gains across staples. Officials attributed higher yields to weather, improved farming practices, and policy support.
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China
Evening Mass Meeting Highlights Lutheran Convention
The Norwegian Lutheran church eastern district holds its final session with Dr. T F Gullixson of Luther Seminary delivering Power Losses In The Church. Dr. Martin Anderson presides as Our Savior's Lutheran choir provides music.
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Norwegian Lutheran Church
Eastern District
T. F. Gullixson
Luther Seminary
St. Paul
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Our Savior’s Lutheran Choir
E. M. Saterbak
Martin Anderson
E. W. G. Sihler
Wittenberg
Aasgaard
NLCA
Lutheran Church
Hawaiian Islands
China
Manila
Philippines
Norway
Water mains extend across over two hundred miles
A report notes there are more than 200 miles of water mains and service lines supplying U S. Army camps. The distance triples the travel between two major west coast cities, York and San Francisco.
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York
San Francisco
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Peterman’s Roach Food
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