Big Question Mark on Soviet Policy and World Peace
The document echoes U S views under Truman on national sovereignty and noninterference. It argues Fascism and Communism must be resisted only when they threaten others, and asserts each nation should choose its own government without external coercion. It cites Churchill and warns against propagandizing neighboring states.
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Roosevelt
Coke Franklin
N.Y. World Telegram
United States
Truman
Soviet Union
Hitler
Churchill
Russia
Germany
Europe
Moscow
Too Fast General Dictates American Stance on France Syria Beirut
The United States blasts France under de Gaulle over military moves in Syria and Lebanon. The note urges restraint as the international security system forms in San Francisco and warns of a dangerous climate in the Levant and wider Europe. France, short of resources, relies on American aid amid postwar rebuilding.
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de Gaulle
France
Syria
Lebanon
Levant
Beirut
International Security Organization
San Francisco
Middle East
Europe
Jap Atrocities and the Japanese War Policy in 1943
The article condemns Japanese atrocities including December 1943 killings of American missionaries in the central Philippines. It argues Allieds expect possible unconditional surrender, links Nazi trials to Tokyo, and predicts the Allies will hold Japan accountable for a long list of horrors.
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Philippines
Hamaie
Faw
Tokyo
Humbled Nazi hoard less German currency than believed
Little of Himmler’s hoarded wealth was in German currency and the article notes the Nazis did not take the idea of 1,000 years of strength through joy seriously. The piece contrasts their apparent belief with the reality of their looted assets.
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Himmler
Strategists Weigh Quick Path to Defeat Japan
Military planners study options to end Japan quickly including air power and rapid deployments. The discussion focuses on overwhelming force, command and control, and mobility to shorten a protracted war.
War Crimes Trial Plan Emphasizes Aggressive War Law
The New York Times weighs Justice Robert H. Jackson’s argument for an international tribunal to try major war criminals. He would indict government and military leaders and organizations like the Gestapo and SS, with fair hearings and swift action, while handling lesser offenders separately. Public opinion and strong evidence support defining aggressive war as a crime.
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NEW York Times
Robert H. Jackson
United States
Germany
Gestapo
Moscow
International Tribunal
Jackson
Justice Jackson
German Nazi Leaders Admit Fate of Nation
A cryptic reflection on German leadership and morale appears amid distorted phrases about relief for German people. Meanwhile New York police ban fortune telling in night clubs as authorities clamp down on public amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Which Way Mr Truman
James Marlow analyzes President Truman two months into his term noting a centrist approach in appointments and policy. He highlights Missouri connections and FEPC support while acknowledging liberal and conservative reactions to unemployment and civil rights positions.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Fair Employment Practice Committee
Germany
FEPC
Roosevelt
FDR
White House
Euthalia Hafner Completes Aquinas Commencement
Miss Euthalia Hafner daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Hafner 1616 Denton street finished high school at Aquinas commencement with near perfect attendance over 12 years. Family guests include Mr and Mrs W D Burford of Aurora IL and Mrs George Cody and daughter Margaret of Sumner IA. First entries in the Junior Association of Commerce six hour bicycle race at the fair grounds June 23 went to John Hengel Ferdie Ritter Robert and Lyle Fox and Earl Fox. The La Crosse Tribune notes events from ten to forty years ago including high school and community milestones.
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Euthalia Hafner
John M. Hafner
Denton Street
Aquinas
Holy Trinity
W. D. Burford
Aurora
Ill
George Cody
Margaret
Sumner
Cronon
State Street
Willis Major
Helen
St. Paul
J. R. Anderson
J. N. Moncrieff
la Crosse Gas and Electric Company
Della Wojahn
Yellowstone Park
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Paul Egbert
State University At
Madison
John P. Bird
Public Schools
Board of Public Works
Evelyn Lawson
Barbara Russell
Winona
Minor C. Baldwin
la Crosse Free Library
Pulpwood Output Drops Spark Grave National Concern
Washington reports the pulpwood output for January through April 1945 runs five percent below the same period in 1944. Officials cite labor and equipment shortages plus a railroad car shortage hindering wood and pulp movement to mills. The WPB warns shortages impact war materials and urges urgent recruitment of woods workers.
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Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Japan
Odd Fellows Elect Wisconsin Grand Lodge Officers
The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin IOOF elected C. R. Ingebritsen of Lancaster as grand master at a wartime convention limited to district delegates. New officers include deputy grand master Carl F. Schneel of Phillips grand warden W. H. Markham of Horicon grand marshal Vernon H. Mason of Stevens Point grand conductor Carl Dahlin of Hudson grand guardian H. A. Jennings superior and grand hearth Charles E. Walker of Sextonville.
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Stevens Point
Wis
Grand Lodge of
Wisconsin
IOOF
C. R. Ingebritsen
Lancaster
Carl F. Schneel
Phillips
W. H. Markham
Horicon
Vernon H. Mason
Carl Dahlin
Hudson
H. A. Jennings
Charles E. Walker
Sextonville
Wisconsin Republican party in turmoil and split over Governor Goodland
Analysis of a deepening rift in Wisconsin politics as the GOP fights over governance and succession. The party chairman accuses the governor of breaking his word while Goodland condemns arrogance and intolerance. Legislative quarrels threaten an adjournment and future nominations aside from the governor.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Republican State Party
Haskin Service Answers Questions On World War Facts
Readers submit inquiries to The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau seeking quick factual answers. Topics include battleship classes, territory regained by Allies, royal church, hawk species, treaty dates, Bolero timing, yacht criteria, Marine Corps mission, and family allowance reinstatement after court martial.
National service life policies in force and average value
The Veterans administration reported more than 17,000,000 policies were in force at the beginning of May 1945. The average value of all policies issued to that date was $9,202.55. The USS Cleveland is a light cruiser serving as a carrier escort, protecting aircraft carriers from enemy action and supporting landings with bombardment.
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Veterans’ Administration
Cleveland
USS
Soldier in limited service overseas likely to be returned
The War Department says it is impossible to state whether a soldier in limited service overseas will be returned to the United States. This determination rests with the theater commander.
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United States
War Department
Marine Corps denies demobilization plan
The Marine Corps says no demobilization plan has been announced. When conditions in the Pacific allow it, the procedure will be announced.
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Marine Corps
Pacific
Favorite Songs booklet promoted by La Crosse Tribune
An advertisement offers the song collection Favorite Songs with 118 nursery and folk songs for children. It includes words and music, a colored cover, illustrations and an index. Price is twenty five cents postpaid via coupon to the Information Bureau in Washington DC.
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la Crosse Tribune, Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
Occupation of Germany and its regional impacts after war
The essay analyzes how Allied occupation zones shape postwar recovery. It argues Americans bear heavy responsibilities in Italy and Germany while Russian and British sectors gain control of most industrial areas. It cautions against complacency toward Nazi remnants and notes the need for peaceful reform and education for lasting peace.
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Silesia
Germany
Britain
France
Eoer
Adolfazis
Junkers
America
Clues Sought in Kenosha Slaying of William Covelli
Police search for leads in the shooting death of William Red Covelli 48 a night operator. Covelli was struck by a shotgun blast near his home as he approached his car. A neighbor heard the gunfire and a car fled. Three empty shells found nearby.
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Kenosha
Wis
William
Red) Covelli
John Sullivan
Covelli
Twins Observe Separate Birthday Anniversaries
Newly arrived twins at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William N. Franklin of McGrew Nebraska will observe their birthday anniversaries on separate dates. Sister arrived at 11 52 p m and brother was born eight minutes after midnight. Gillian Thompson aged 17 months was bridesmaid at a wedding in Mickleham England.
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Scottsbluff
Nebr
William N. Franklin
McGrew
Gillian Thompson
Mickleham
England
Former Teacher Defeats Kline For Mayor Of Minneapolis
Hubert Humphrey, 34 year old former political science teacher, elected mayor of Minneapolis defeating incumbent Marvin L. Kline. Unofficial total from 355 precincts: 86,376 for Humphrey and 54,983 for Kline. Humphrey to take office July 2. Also note: women in Glasgow, Scotland now wear Victory hats.
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Minneapolis
Hubert Humphrey
Marvin L. Kline
Humphrey
Kline
La Crosse Tribune Leaders Publish Daily News
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press publish daily afternoons and Sunday mornings under La Crosse Tribune Co. offices at 4th and Cass, La Crosse Wisconsin. W T Burgess serves as publisher with R L Bangsberg as managing editor and A W Rice as city editor. Established June 2 1904 as second class matter.
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la Crosse Tribune Co
4Th
Cass Sts
la Crosse
the Beautiful
W. T Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
Wis
Tribune and Leader-Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
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Gov. Goodland
Goodland
Tom Soleman
The
Haskin Service
Navy Department
Missouri
Iowa
New Jersey
United States Navy
Church of England
Berlin
German National Council
United States Senate
Ravel
K. McC. A
Mme. Ida Rubinstein
New York Yacht Club
State
Dr. Scholl
D! Scholls
Champlin
Hi-V
Champlin Refining CO
Enid, Oklahoma
Rememnen
Armed Services
P. G. Terpstra Ice
Aia
Clinton Sts
J. M. Roberts, Jr
Italy
Glasgow
Scotland
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