Diplomatic Drift Between Russia and United States
The piece argues for continued friendship between America and Russia, noting recent concessions by the Russians, calls for patience, and warns against materialist bargaining. It highlights shared needs in rebuilding, airspace for cooperation, and the dangers of ideological interference.
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Yalta
Austria
Rumania
United States
Russia
America
San Francisco
Prague
Tito
Trieste
Berlin
inter-Allied Control Commission
Senate Overrides Governor to Back Highway Fund Segregation
The Wisconsin Senate voted 21 to 10 to override Governor Goodland’s veto on highway fund segregation, signaling a hard turn in the executive legislative conflict. The action, though controversial, aims to secure dedicated highway financing while also approving a postwar building program, albeit trimmed by about 3 million.
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Senate
Goodland
Assembly
Coleman
Wisconsin
The Normandie Ship: From Glory to Scrap Prospects
The Normandie, once the world's largest luxury liner, faded from power after wartime seizure in 1941. Fire in 1942 damaged her beyond repair, and despite fitting as a troop transport, she remains sidelined at Bayonne New Jersey. Scrapping or sale seems likely for the famous vessel once hailed worldwide.
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North Atlantic
Europe
Hudson River
New York
United States
Hitler
Petain
U.S
Navy
Bayonne
N. J
Hog Market Report Ends In Grim Farm Losses
A large number of hogs are sent to market only to vanish into the earth rather than reach consumers, signaling heavy farm losses and market uncertainty.
Neighbors Welcome Lifted Ban on Lawn Mower Production
Local residents may be pleased as officials announce the ban on mower production has been lifted. The move ends a period of restriction and allows manufacturers to resume work.
Food as a political weapon in postwar policy
Leslie Bain argues against using food aid for political leverage after World War I and warns it risks fueling extremism, resentment, and future bloodshed. He cites Albania Yugoslavia Greece and Turkey as examples and urges focus on long term self sufficiency and democratic stability.
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Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Europe
Mussolini
Hitler
Ussr
Turkey
Abdul Hamid
Kemal Pasha
Sultan
Stockades
Albania
Balkan
Tito
Yugoslavia
UNRRA
EAM
ELAS
Japan
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Poll Tax Debate Refuels in Congress Amid Southern Resistance
Congress again debates eliminating the poll tax as a prerequisite for federal voting. The House passed bills to end the tax in seven southern states, but Senate cloture hurdles and past patterns suggest the effort will stall. Literacy tests remain a barrier for Black voters despite tax repeal. In Alabama, only about 1 in 13 residents voted, while New Hampshire saw 1 in 3 voting with no poll tax.
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Washington
Congress
House
Alabama
Arkansas
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Senate
Tome
New Hampshire
La Crosse bids on 8000 gallons fuel and more
Tribune items note Shell Petroleum submitted the low bid of 12.38 cents per gallon for 8000 gallons of gasoline with tax and fees, paid in 10 days with 1 off for cash. Other notes include Rambusch visiting La Crosse and local DAR winners in an essay contest on What Mr Means to Me.
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Shell Petroleum Company
F. E. B. la Crosse
Viggo Rambusch
New York
Menay
Lenden
Frohde Ram- Church Decorating Company
la Crosse
St. Ansgar’s League of
John F. Doherty
Doris Johns
Gertrude Burhop
Hogan School
Daughters of the American Revolution
B. E. McCormick
Frank Pierce
H. R. Schmohl
W. W. Cameron
J. H. Rossbach
Rotary International
Cleveland
Clarence C. Alleman
Vine Street
Columbia University
Guy A. Peterson
Madison
Alice M. Stienberg
Hubert D. Staats
Omaha War Relocation Authority Chief Faces Housing Strain
Claude C. Cornwall, newly named Omaha relocation officer, says his toughest task in the months ahead is housing for more Japanese American families arriving. He is a noted house-hunting expert but has yet to secure a place for his own family.
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Omaha
Nebr
Claude C. Cornwall
War Relocation Authority
Cornwall
Lamb Skeleton Dazzles Seattle Shoppers
In Seattle Tony Travelli, the butcher, ran out of meat and displayed a lamb skeleton in his showcase. Customers chuckled and moved on as the unusual display drew attention.
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Seattle
Tony Travelli
Tony
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press Masthead
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press informs readers of its publication details with staff roles and ownership. It lists Burgess as publisher and L Bangsberg as managing editor and notes AP affiliation for reprint rights.
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LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
la Crosse Tribune Co
Sts
la Crosser
Wis
LA Crosse the Beautiful
T Burgess
L. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
la Crosse
Ender
Tribune and Leader-Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Associated Press
Goodland and Opposed Wing Split Wisconsin Republicans
Madison reporting on Gov. Goodland clashing with Wisconsin Republican leaders over the Coleman bill to ban party jumping. The governor's liberal-leaning conservatism and Progressive ties contrast with party leadership, revealing two GOP wings in state politics.
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Madison
Wis
Goodland
Wisconsin Republican Party
Wisconsin
GOP
Taries
Senate
Risser
Gov. Goodland
Spain Signals Move to Return Tangier to International Status
Spain informs Britain it is ready to negotiate restoring Tangier’s international status. The enclave in Morocco was occupied by Spain in June 1940 after France fell. London sources note the United States is among those interested in early Tangier status discussions.
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Spain
Tangier
Madrid
Britain
France
London
Foreign Office
United States
Billions At Stake In Tidelands Ownership Fight
California congressmen warned that billions of dollars of city property could be affected by federal claims to tidelands. The government sues to bar a California oil company under a state permit from pumping oil from tidelands. Maps show reclaimed lands and high water marks, to be used before the House Judiciary Committee hearings on surrendering federal tideland ownership. Havenner noted calls from 46 states to intervene.
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Washington
California
Tidelands
House Judiciary Committee
Milwaukee
Havenner
Coroner's jury rules Nystrom death a shooting
Merrill Wisconsin coroner's jury finds Lincoln County traffic officer Carl Nystrom died from a gunshot Saturday night. Donald Yohn of Tomahawk pleads not guilty to first degree murder and is held without bail for a preliminary hearing June 19 at 9 a.m. before Judge Max Van Hecke.
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Merrill
Wis
Carl Nystrom
Lincoln County
Donald Yohn
Tomahawk
Nystrom
Max van Hecke
Lincoln County Court
59 Percent of E Bond Quota Reached in Nation
Washington reported 7th war loan drive results showing individuals buying war bonds totaling 5.28 billion dollars or 75.4 percent of the 7 billion goal. E bond sales reached 2.377 billion dollars or 59.4 percent of the 4 billion target.
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Washington
Six Roswell youths cited for rabbit shooting
Six boys told Sheriff Pat O'Neill they did not know better after being caught shooting rabbits by car headlights near Roswell New Mexico. The sheriff offered to release them if each writes a 1000 word essay and reads it in English class next fall on the subject The New Mexico Law On Firearms.
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Roswell
N. M
Pat O'neill
New Mexico
Japanese Propaganda Fears and Allied Move Signals
J M Roberts Jr notes Japanese propagandists warn of an imminent American invasion while nations prepare across the Pacific. He argues a period of heavy preparation looms as Okinawa ends, monsoons arrive, and Java's fate depends on Borneo progress and Tokyo campaigns.
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Okinawa
Southeast Asia
Indies
Java
Borneo
Tokyo
Malaya
Indo-China
Thailand
Q and A column answers wartime readers queries
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau fields questions on topics from Bible versions and ace pilots to bees, spongy iron, sea clams, and civil service preference. It notes Von Richthofen’s 80 World War I victories, Pokryshkin’s 59 in WWII, geoducks in Puget Sound, and Myron Taylor’s Vatican role without salary.
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von Richthofen
Pokryshkin
Common Pests Booklet Offers Tactics for Intruders
Household pests seek readers to request a 32 page booklet titled Common household pests. The pamphlet promises to reveal destruction strategies for intruders and urges quick action with a ten cent postpaid offer.
Coupon enclosed for Common Household Posts booklet
The sender mails ten cents in coin in paper for a copy of the booklet Common Household Posts from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau at 316 Eye St NE Washington DC.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
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James Marlow
Tribune
Charles Street Lutheran Church
Ulrich Black
Ick
Lulu Wachsmuth
Wausau
McKinley Relief Corps
F. H. Hartwell
Morris and Hartwell
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Weather Bureau
George Volz
Board of Public Works
J. R. Williams
By John Wyngaard
Secre
Hold Man
Brenda
J. M. Roberts, Jr
Germany
Buckner
10Th Army
Otnawa
Nese
Ple
Bryce
Oinawa
Suzuki
The
Haskin Service
Gutenberg
St. Jerome
Myron Taylor
U. S
Vatican
C. A
Donald McNichol
Western Electrician
S.S. A
Puget Sound
Marine Corps
Civil Service Commission
D. C
Sé.Joseph
State
Eal
Mystic Desert
Conoco
Continental Oil Company
Rey
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