Plan Extends Road Repair Program in Minnesota
The Minnesota State Highway Department under chief engineer O L Kipp launches an extensive 1945 plan to restore surfaces on trunk and routes. The program covers 295 miles of severely damaged trunk highways, 348 miles of routes needing full retreatment, 402 miles with partial resurfacing and 150 miles of light seal coating, plus dust control on gravel and shoulder work. Separate bids called for bituminous material and mineral aggregate, with most projects to be completed by September 15 barring material shipment delays.
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T. Paul. Minn
Minnesota
O. L. Kipp
State Highway Department
Hee
Pfc Harnish Praised For Service At Base Air Depot
Pfc Harry D. Harnish of La Crosse Wisconsin is lauded for readiness and support roles at the Base Air Depot in Ton England during World War II. Air Service Command workers have shipped 415000 tons of air supplies, assembled 12000 combat planes, and overhauled 50000 engines. Harnish, overseas since March 1944, attended Logan High School before enlisting in 1941.
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Base Air Depot
Ton
England
Harry D. Harnish
Charles Gett
la Crosse
Wis
Harnish
Harry Harnish
Air Service Command
Germany
Mir Service Command
Dec
Base Air
Pie
Harish
Logan High School
Public opinions on a peacetime draft and postwar forces
The American Institute of Public Opinion reports strong support for a peacetime draft and one year of training for all able bodied young men, with polls showing 70 percent in late 1944 to 70 percent in May 1945 favoring. Hearings in Washington continue as educators warn of possible opposition.
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American Institute of Public Opinion
Princeton
N. J
Tem
Washington
House Committee On
United States
Navy
Bronze Medal Given Payne
Sgt. Holder H. Payne of the Field Artillery, United States Army, is cited for initiative in salvaging ammunition from a vacated area to keep supporting fire to infantry during shortages. He reorganized a renovation section, restoring damaged rounds to service and ensuring adequate supply during operations.
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Holder H. Payne
Field Artillery
United States Army
Payne
Corp Severson Awarded Purple Heart in Philippines Action
Corp T Stanley Severson of La Crosse Wisconsin has earned the Purple Heart for wounds received in action with the 32nd Infantry Division in Northern Luzon near Santa Fe Nueva. He served as tractor driver in B Battery 120th Field Artillery Battalion and was wounded by Japanese fire.
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32Nd Infantry
Luzon
Philippines
T. Stanley Severson
August Severson
Kane Street
la Crosse
Wis
120Th Field Artillery
32Nd “Red Arrow
Severson
Santa Fe
Nueva
Camp American Legion Opens At Tomahawk For Wisconsin Vets
Wisconsin veterans on hospital beds dream of fishing trips as Camp American Legion in Tomahawk offers rehabilitation at no cost. The Legion endowment exceeds 200000 dollars toward a 250000 goal, assuring 10 to 15 years of operation. Open to all honorably discharged veterans, not just Legion members, with physician approval. World War I veterans continue to be admitted after more than 20 years.
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American Legion
Tomahawk O
Wisconsin
Kenney
Legion
North Woods
Plan For Next Year's Encampment Of GAR
Fond du Lac reports the 79th annual encampment with only one delegate, Lansing A. Wilcox of Cadett, aged 99, re-elected commander and named chaplain. Next year's encampment planned for Kenosha as wartime travel limits reduce auxiliary turnout. Officers elected include Mrs. Mabel Wedemann Wisconsin depot and Daughers of Union Veterans, with Mrs. Carrie Dietz president and several vice presidents listed.
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Fond DU Lac
Mabel Wedemann
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Depot
Daughters of Union Veterans
Carrie Dietz
Madison
Itmen
Kathryn Thelaner
Jessie Burrow
Waukesharer
Pearl Ross
Delavan
Mirla Christenson
Fond
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Pacific
Eka
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Roy Franz
Standard Service
12Th and
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South Ave
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