Levantine Freedom Debate Tests UN Charter
The British claim evangelism for Levantine independence while France accuses them of fearing Arab revolt and pursuing Levantine designs. The dispute, though not yet in San Francisco, mirrors the Big Power clashes the new world charter aims to govern as a test of UN principles and small powers watching closely.
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LA Crosse
Near East
Levant
San Francisco
Postwar German fate in dispute as Berlin talks end
The Berlin meeting of the Allied control commission ends after hours of wrangling. Moscow delays final plans as Soviet troops in designated zones stand firm while Western forces remain withdrawn. Truman allies Hopkins and Davies seek papered understandings amid Roosevelt era diplomacy fallout.
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Spreret
Allied Control Commission
Berlin
Marshal Zhukov
Russia
Moscow
Germany
Europe
Yalta
Truman
Harry Hopkins
Joseph E. Davies
London
Anna Boettiger
James Byrnes
Adm. Leahy
Fdr
Teheran
Mr. Truman
Hopkins
Davies
Mr. Roosevelt
State Department
Levat Dispute Grows As Powers Dabble With Parleys
The Franco British Levant dispute heats up as France rejects a three power parley, backs a Big Five plan with Russia, and Britain asserts control in the Levant. Critics say the League charter remains flawed and unlikely to deliver instant peace or trust.
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Levant
France
Britain
United States
Russia
Syria
Lebanon
Budgetary Hope Averting Treasury Deficits After War
The article projects a near balance approach as America may see smaller federal receipts and expenditures in the next fiscal year. It compares wartime and peacetime deficits, noting estimated receipts of 41 billion dollars and outlays of 82.5 billion, yielding a 41.5 billion deficit. It warns inflation if deficits persist and urges converting excess to debt reduction after demobilization.
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Japan
America
Treasury
Germany
Krug Urges Private Reconversion After War
J A Krug of the War Production Board promotes government restraint on industrial controls and argues for private sector led reconversion. He says faster, cheaper conversion reduces public spending, expects inflation risk, and notes uncertainty over car prices as the nation shifts from wartime to peacetime production. Labor strength contrasts with farmers’ mounting concerns over broad conquest challenges.
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J. A. Krug
War Production Board
America
Mr. Krug
Auto outputed 200000 new cars forecast for 1945
The article suggests a 1945 motor outlook of 200000 new cars, advising readers not to junk their old vehicles yet. It also mentions Harry Bridges proposing ouster and asserts no wartime resistance compares to that claim.
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Harry Bridges
Wisconsin Man Faces Rationing End After Stomach Removal
A Wisconsin man who underwent stomach removal could face hardship as food rationing ends. Experts warn that without continued dietary support and medical follow up his health risks may rise when normal supply resumes.
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Wisconsin
Air Power Drives Pacific War Toward Japan Homefront
A close-up on air power in the Pacific describes how U S bombers and naval air forces isolate Japan from its Asian and Pacific regions. It notes B 29 and P 51 roles from Okinawa to Iwo Jima, carrier air groups, and the long war ahead with heavy losses yet growing momentum toward Japan's home shores.
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Okina
Hangchow
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20Th Air Force
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Guam
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Tinian
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Navy
San Francisco
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Marshalls
Midway
Pacific Fleet
George D. Murray
Boston
Air Force Pacific Fleet
Objective Islands
Marine
Bradley urges continued war effort after victory
General Omar N. Bradley Returns to Randolph County for a homecoming in Moberly Missouri where he warns Americans against easing efforts and urges continued fighting until final victory. He notes future wars could be worse and urges development of machinery to prevent further conflicts.
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Germany
Omar N. Bradley
Missouri
12Th
Randolph County
Gen. Bradley
Clark
Painters Wanted for Camp McCoy Project
A number of painters are needed for immediate work at Camp McCoy, per a notification to E Wallace Evans district manager U S E S. Painters will be employed on a vital project already under construction at the exchange building.
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Camp McCoy
E. Wallace Evans
Conce Ate Types
Exchange Building
Gate's Wide Open
Brisbane report on a Queensland prison farm with an honor system no locks or bars. Since opening 1,400 men have passed through and only four attempted escapes.
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Brisbane
Australia
Queensland
Orange Schools Change Start Time to Aid Shipyard
Orange Texas schools now begin at 8 15 a m instead of 8 30 a m to free buses for shipyard workers after the day shift ends.
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Orange
Tex
Orange City
Northwest Airlines Expands Northwest to New York Route
St Paul Minn No Airlines argues the extension will foster postwar prosperity for the Northwest with four daily round trips linking the Pacific Northwest to New York. Hunter cites hydro electric power mines farms and new jobs while promoting vacation access to Montana Dude ranches and Cascade mountains. The CAB granted the extension based on company studies and community briefs with Port Authority of New York intervening.
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Northwest
Patas Ys
Toda Hunter
Croll
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Northwest States
Pacific Northwest
Hunter
New York
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Dude
Montana
Rocky
Cascade Mountains
Pacific Ocean
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
Allee We the Port Authority of
Newark
Fort Crawford Sons Of Union Vets Fund U W Memorial
A memorial fund funded by the Fort Crawford camp of the Sons of Union Veterans and its Prairie du Chien auxiliary, plus a grant from William R. Graves, will establish the Grand Army of the scholarship at the University of Wisconsin. The income will support an undergraduate scholarship for worthy students.
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Wis
University of Wisconsin
Fort Crawford
Sons of Union Veterans of War
Prairie du Chien
William R. Graves
Alanson Graves
Grand Army of the
Col Phil LaFollette Returns To Madison
Col Phillip F. La Follette three times Wisconsin governor and MacArthur staffman arrives home in Madison. Details to be released at a Sunday press conference. He reportedly on furlough with status pending. He has 120 points under a new army discharge system and holds the Legion of Merit Bronze Star and multiple campaign ribbons. His son Pvt Robert M. La Follette II remains in the Philippines.
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Madison
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Phillip F. la Follette
Wisconsin
Douglas MacArthur
la Follette
New Guinea
Pvt
Robert M. la Follette
Philippines
La Crosse Leader Press Publication Details
La Crosse Leader-Press published afternoons and Sundays by La Crosse Tribune Co. at 4th and Cass Sts. La Crosse Wisconsin. W T Burgess is publisher R L Bangsberg managing editor A W Rice city editor. Entered June 23 1904 as second class matter at La Crosse post office. Member of Lee Newspaper Syndicate and Associated Press rights.
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