John Coady Fights Mines in Okinawa Campaign
OKINAWA Delayed. Corporal John E. Coady of La Crosse clears minefield for a marine artillery unit in farmland near Okinawa. He exploded 27 Jeep mines and 12 booby traps while surveying the area. Coady trained in San Diego and has served since December 8 1943. He has crossed the equator four times and served on Guam Russell Island Guadalcanal, now in Okinawa. He is married with a three year old son, John William, living at 1732 Madison Street. His parents and two brothers are also in service.
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Markos Bombardier Receives DFC for European Actions
1st Lieut. Markos of La Crosse Wisconsin a 20 year old bombardier on an 8th Air Force B 17 earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for valor above Nazi targets and allied coordination. He holds three oak leaf clusters on the Air Medal and served with the 94th Bomb Group and 3rd Air Division England Africa shuttle missions.
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Markos
la Crosse
Wis
8Th Air Force
Glendon P. Overing
Orange
Mass
Thomas Markos
South 3Rd Street
Army Air Forces
Deming
N. Mex
Lieut
94Th
Muhlembau
Brunswick
Germany
Africa
Messerschmitt
Reg- Germany
End of School Reflections and Local News in La Crosse
La Crosse notes the hush of summer as graduates begin a life with more responsibilities. Teachers College registers students while playgrounds prep for summer activities. A local romance ties James Augustus Cooper and Mrs Julius Wespater in Racine aged 63 and 101 respectively. Central and Aquinas share 1945 baseball crown. Logan Rangers linger in last place with a 7 0 shutout by Central. Allis Chalmers discloses scores of combat article types.
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Teachers College Life
James Augustus Cooper
Julius Wespater
Racine
Wis
Central
Aquinas
Logan Rangers
Rangers
Allis Chalmers
La Crosse Plans Bond Drive and War Tales Program
June 10 1945 report notes bond rallies boosting La Crosse County quota with theater events and war stories from locals. Pvt Robert L Snodgrass freed from Stalag 7A visits wife Ruth Viner as veterans return home. Almon C Bryant of Camp McCoy area discharged Marine veteran plans art career in La Crosse with wife Violet Melby.
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la Crosse
Ernie Pyle
War Department
ETO
Germany
Robert L. Snodgrass
Stalag 7A
Ruth Viner
South Pacific Battlefront
76Th Division
Camp McCoy
Almon C. Bryant
Violet Melby
Westby
Bryant
Auto-Lite Company
Stay Away From Trains and Cars Urges For La Crosse Youths
An editorial warns La Crosse’s 10 000 school children to avoid rail yards and streets as summer vacation begins. It recounts a near miss of three children under a freight car and urges strict supervision, police patrols, and safety awareness to prevent tragedy. It notes 10 playgrounds and a city pool opening June 11 with continued safety efforts.
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la Crosse
E. P. Hart
Venus Shines Bright Daylight Casts Shadow After Sunset
In July Venus glitters so brilliantly it remains visible in broad daylight and, after sunset, is bright enough to cast a shadow. The statement notes the planet’s extraordinary visibility and apparent daylight presence.
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Venus
Lieutenant Felton Survives Franklin Bridge Bombing
Lieut. John Felton near escape after the USS Franklin fell to Japanese bombs on March 19. He delayed breakfast by a second cup, was burned, and helped amid wreckage as the ship listed. Felton later aided by the Santa Fe and survived overseas service spanning 26 months with multiple ribbons.
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Bridge of Franklin
Lieut
John Felton
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Iwo Jima
Formosa
Bonins
Palau
Philippine Sea
Tokyo
Guenther Receives Silver Star in Germany
Lieut. Robert F. Guenther of the 309th Medical Battalion in the 84th Infantry Division, La Crosse Wisconsin, earned the Silver Star for gallantry. Under heavy fire he aided two wounded men, evacuated them with his platoon sergeant, then led an ambulance through ongoing fire, after his driver was wounded. The award was presented by Lt. Col. Henry A. Burstein.
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Australia
Ft. Moresby
Guinea
India
Smithlin
Leyte
Luzon
MacArthur
Manila
George Jenks
Joe Farley
la Crosse
84Th Infantry DIV
Germany
Robert F. Guenther
South Eighth Street
Wis
Guenther
Henry A. Burstein
Piles and Fistula Treatment Offered by Kansas City Clinic
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McGee St
Kansas City
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