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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1945
Page
2
London reports Britain will be without a parliament until results of the administration. The Labor party has refused representation, ending a 25 year career in the Commons.
In the Marianas a Navy base hospital treats bombardment and kamikaze casualties amid tropical heat. Commanded by Capt. W. Dalton Davis, with Lieut. Edythe Frider as chief nurse, the facility expanded to 2,600 patients. Navy staff includes 594 enlisted men, 62 officers, 85 nurses. Lieut. Evelyn Lunde from La Crosse, Wis., serves among the medical team.
Del Valle of the 1st Marine Division described a massive air and artillery assault on Okinawa targeting a suspected Japanese headquarters. Dive bombers and fighters unleashed flames over two acres, hitting caves believed to house top officers with jellied gasoline and rockets. The strike marked the 76th day of the Okinawa campaign as Japanese resistance remained fierce along the Yaeju escarpment.
The article traces Gen. Rice starting as a 1917 second lieutenant, advancing to first lieutenant in 1918, captain in 1920, major in 1935, lieutenant colonel in 1940, colonel temporary in 1941, and brigadier general temporary in 1943, noting overseas service with the 78th Division.
A wartime interview fragment discusses deploying 12 000 Superforts from the European theater to strike Japan. The speaker asserts using all accessible land masses and hints at basing the 8th Air Force in theater to focus its power against Japan.
A brief note surveys remedies for minor skin itching. It mentions common causes and suggests simple home care while cautioning when symptoms persist or worsen. Public health guidance emphasizes avoiding irritants and keeping skin clean and moisturized.
General Eisenhower told a House committee that universal peacetime military training is necessary for fairness to the country and individuals’ survival chances in war. He cited battlefield contrasts between poorly trained troops in Tunisia and well trained troops in Italy and France as evidence.
The notice states boys shoes are ready for sale in Washington with a potential six unit limit and requires permission from WPB in Washington to switch supplies.
War production advances bring industrial activity to OC cities as wartime needs rise. Officials report increased output across multiple sectors, including manufacturing and logistics, helping sustain national defense efforts during the ongoing conflict.
Detroit report notes SPEBSQSA leader Carroll Adams declares Sweet Adeline taboo due to its alcoholic past. He cites risk to the organization’s high class image ahead of the seventh annual national championships with 15 quartets from multiple regions competing.
President Robert M. Hutchins told over 500 graduates at the University of Chicago convocation that broad national condemnations echo Hitler’s world view. He urged mercy and justice, arguing criminals are individuals and deserve due process, not collective punishment.
Sean T. O'Kelly, backed by Prime Minister Eamon de Valera's organization, led the early returns in Ireland's presidential election. He faces Gen. Sean MacBride of Fine Gael and former bartender Dr. Patrick McCartan.
Seferers celebrate when a new preparation named GALLASIN from SOESCHLER BROS claims to stimulate the liver and increase healthy bile flow. Advertised as expensive yet cost effective due to reported results, with mail orders available.
Chinese forces pursue Japanese 175 miles from Foochow along the East China coast and attack Wenchen fort at Wenchang. Japanese garrison reportedly retreating from Wenchang as Chinese recapture the Kwangsi town Ishan and advance toward Tatang near Liuchow. McClure reports reoccupation of Ishan not yet confirmed.
The Saratoga sustained severe damage during the Iwo Jima action with a bomb hit that tore a flight deck hole and bent structures. Navy officials cited heroic actions, rapid repairs, and a two month turnaround to refit the carrier for sea duty again.
The legislature amended the anti gambling bill and refused to send it back to the senate for action on the amendments in a 52 to 42 vote. With a two thirds requirement, action is delayed until after the recess as both houses prepare for September adjournment. A postwar building program was also stalled as the assembly cut university funding and a state diagnostic center while preserving 8 million for the university. Conference committees were named to resolve differences before the recess. The assembly approved a senate measure canceling about 22 million in highway funds with a 30 million annual expenditure ceiling and the senate killed a wage measure sponsored by Tehan.
The 2100 ton destroyer Hazelwood battered by a kamikaze off Okinawa April 29 is berthed at Mare Island Navy yard for repairs. Ten of 19 officers including Commander W P Duen and 67 of 299 enlisted men are dead or missing. Commissioned June 18 1943 she saw action at Wake Tarawa Gilbert Marshall Peleliu and the Philippines before joining the 3rd Fleet. The dead were buried at sea May 2 as Hazelwood limped toward base.
The War Department promises to relax restrictions and allow dependents and fiancees of servicemen in occupied Europe to join them when conditions permit. Rep. Margaret Chase Smith urged widening access to spouses and engaged partners to prevent further disintegration of American home life.
The bill would establish an eight hour day and 40 hour work week with time and one half for overtime. Minimum wages would be 40 cents per hour and would apply to all industries not covered by the federal Wages and Hours Act.
President Truman accepted Abner H. Ferguson's resignation as administrator of the federal housing administration effective July 1. Ferguson, from Paris Virginia, will return to private law practice in Washington. His successor had not been chosen. Ferguson had served with FHA since 1934 and was its general counsel before becoming administrator.
At least 17 people died and 32 were injured when a freight train derailed onto a passenger train on the Washington Buffalo route near Williamsport. Crews freed victims using acetylene torches as ambulances ferried the injured to hospitals. Authorities warned it would take hours to identify the dead and release all details.
Leota Holter changed plea to guilty on fornication and paid 100 dollars. Clarence Bolsted pled guilty to contributing to delinquency of a minor and paid 1 dollar. Louis Heinze pled guilty to driving with inadequate brakes and paid 6 dollars. Marilyn J Miedema pled guilty to driving after sunset with a restricted license and paid 5 dollars and costs.
Property transfers recorded in La Crosse include George F. Aylesworth and others selling to Herman C. Thielker and associates in Bangor town. Robert H. Allen and wife transfer property to Oscar M. Larson and wife on Hagar and Rose streets. Marlin Anderson sells to Lloyd Lange and wife in Bangor village. Edward W. Kokolsky and wife sell to William H. Hentschland and wife at 10th and Redfield corner. William A. Johnson and wife sell to Zt Lamb and wife on East street between Thompson and Chase.
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