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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1945
Page
1
War casualty figures show a weekly increase with total Army casualties at about 1,012,049 and Navy casualties up by 3,347. Prisoner and missing counts rise across services as Stimson releases updated Department of War totals for the period ending May.
The U S War Department notified Mr and Mrs Frank Werner of 908 Adams Street that their son Werner had died. He entered the army on February 22 and saw combat in North Sicily and Italy before being wounded, later returning to duty. The family had learned of the status in March.
A Buenos Aires report notes an Argentine interior minister and Admiral Tessaire warning a journalist Arnaldo Cortesi after he criticized the government. The warning cited alleged malicious efforts to worsen a difficult situation and the suspension of a dispatch from the week prior.
Francis B. chairman of the United company predicts it would be late 1945 or the next year for a new tire for his passenger car. He suggests motorists should get ready for a card motorist era and recalls tire shortages easing soon.
A German leader, reported as Heinrich Berger or similar, allegedly offered secrets and aircraft designs to the Allied forces on Friday. The claim notes his position as a leading German expert and his stance toward surrender or cooperation with the army.
A fragmentary weather note indicates cloudy conditions tonight with a cooler change in temperature on Saturday.
A large fire erupted at the army port of embarkation in Oakland near a munitions warehouse. The blaze began about 12:30 am Central wartime as army engineers fought the flames and observers heard a blast. Army public relations officers warned the fire was dangerous and could cause unexpected events.
The Senate Finance Committee approved a reciprocal trade agreement extension bill removing extra tariff cut authority of 50 percent. The vote was 10 to 9 with strong opposition from seven Republicans who aim to restore the authority when the bill returns to the Senate next Tuesday.
A fragmented report indicates a Black corporal, called Faded, faced loss from a Treasury Department calculation of a $38,000 windfall. The agency reportedly left him $20,000 after taxes, amid cross‑treasury inquiries tracing funds from Australia to Harlem.
Senators Overton and Bridges introduced a bill to raise congressional pay from 10 000 to 20 000 a year and to boost the vice president cabinet officers and top leaders. The measure cites President Truman and his remarks on underpayment as impetus.
Washington reports Brig. Gen. Gordon Phillip Saville, former head of the 12th Tactical Air Command, appointed commander of Air Transport Command. He replaces Maj. Gen. Cyrus R. Smith, who has returned to civilian aviation.
The United Nations conference nears completion as Russia reverses its veto stance to back discussion rights. Big Five agree on a Yalta voting formula for the security council and small nations appear ready to accept, with Connally aiming for prompt action.
Chairman McKellar of the senate post office committee promised rapid action on a pay raise proposal for postal workers. The committee heard witnesses from multiple postal branches urging approval of a house-passed bill granting most workers a permanent $400 yearly raise, with a temporary $300 bonus due to expire June 30.
Harry S. Hopkins, representative of President Truman, and Mrs Hopkins left Moscow by plane.
About 35 percent of the nations 8 553 200 B card motorists will qualify for higher supplementary gas by raising the ration ceiling to 650 miles a month starting June 11. The OPA says three million B card holders need more for occupational driving, with total rations not to exceed the new ceiling.
Prime Minister Ivanoe Bonomi agreed to stay in office after a ministers council request while the liberation committee remains deadlocked on selecting a successor.
President Truman taps four star General Omar N. Bradley to take command of the Veterans Administration sixty days after he finishes leading the 12th Army Group in Europe. Bradley succeeds Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines who retires. Senate leaders expect quick approval of Bretton Woods but House Republicans push to abolish four war agencies.
House Republican leaders plan to abolish the offices of War Information Economic Stabilization Inter American Affairs and the War Relocation Authority when the $769 765 000 war agencies appropriation bill reaches the floor today. Representative Taber of New York says amendments will be offered to dismantle these offices.
A wartime air tragedy in Dutch New Guinea left 21 dead with 3 survivors. Troops plan a glider field 150 miles southwest of Hollandia to rescue WAC Margaret Hastings and two FEASC air corps members. Natives aid survivors with salt and food as a rescue plan unfolds from Manila dispatches.
Tokyo reported successive waves of carrier planes attacking air bases in southern Japan with 200 aircraft in the third raid in as many days. B-29s mined the Inland Sea entrance while Osaka endured a 450-bomber strike and Tokyo promised more frequent Superfortress attacks on cities and targets.
The American Civil Liberties Union urged postponing peacetime draft legislation until after the war. Ernest Angell said postponement would not harm national defense and reflected the union’s view of its 10,000 members. MIT president Karl T. Compton favored a year of military training now to influence future generations.
American troops thrust into the last phase of Okinawa fighting with hand to hand combat and flame throwing tactics anticipated. Japanese remnants in the Naha Shuri Yonabaru line are cut in two groups and entrenched on Otoku and Yaeju Dake heights, facing heavy machinegun and mortar fire. Nimitz says 66,324 Japanese killed since April 1 with about 85,000 garrison originally.
The Arab League council told France to pull troops from Syria and Lebanon immediately and announced measures to resist French aggression. It blamed France for killings and destruction, warning of broader tension in Arab relations and impact on the war effort against Japan.
The national flag code committee protested to President Truman against reproducing the Iwo Jima flag raising on a postage stamp. They argued the image would be misused as a stamp design and smeared by cancelling machines.
French mothers cried at the east station as 165 Polish and Hungarian orphans freed from Buchenwald arrived. The children, aged four to 16, will enter a reception center to plan their future. Many had witnessed family executions. one boy was carried due to illness. The youths wore khaki and new shoes from the Red Cross.
General George S. Patton Jr returning to the United States from Europe spoke to reporters in Boston about fighting in the Pacific. He said his ambition is to reach the Pacific theater though it may not be fulfilled. His wife accompanied him on the flight to Los Angeles.
Two Wisconsin representatives Wasielewski and Biemiller discussed a local matter with President Truman at the White House. House Majority Leader McCormack from Massachusetts accompanied them but the outcome and details were not disclosed to reporters.
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