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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1945
Page
6
Chinese troops drove through Tatang to seize a vital road junction 21 miles southwest of Liu, while Kiangsi forces recaptured Tingnan, 135 miles northeast of Canton, after dawn counterattacks aimed at preserving their holds on strategic links and rail junctions.
Alvin J. Johnson 53 of 2312 South 13th died at home after long illness. He worked for Robert A Johnson Biscuit and Candy Co. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Robert C. Johnson and another son living at home. Local funeral arrangements pending.
Milton director of the state department announced changes to milk auditing rules. The first hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. June 25 in the public hearing room at the state capitol, with a second session at 2 p.m. June 26 in the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
The state office announced railroad tax assessments totaling 4,790,608 dollars payable this year. Chicago and Northwestern Railway owed 1,373,694 dollars and Milwaukee Road 1,239,675 dollars. The Railway Agency was assessed 14,853 dollars and Pullman Company 21,219 dollars. The combined tax for 24 rail roads equals 4,671,891 dollars with total railroad valuation at 209,159,500 dollars.
In the second naval battle of the Philippines the Darter ran aground a reef while pursuing Japan’s fleet. Commander McClintock led a swift recovery of crew and periscope action as the Darter was later destroyed by friendly gunfire and torpedoes, with no loss of life.
In Rome Ferruccio Parri a 55 year old Milan journalist and deputy commander of patriotic forces in north Italy was chosen to form a new government. He pledged a stable anti fascist administration and a constituent assembly after a month long deadlock.
The seventh war loan nears its end with E bond sales at 2.597 billion dollars, 35 percent under the 4 billion target. Individual purchases total 5.691 billion, 81.3 percent of the 7 billion individual quota. campaign began May 14 and ends June 30.
The Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance reports that over a billion dollars in taxes were levied by federal, state, and local governments in Wisconsin for the year ended June 30, 1944. Income tax accounted for over two thirds of total taxes, and the federal share exceeded combined state and local taxes for the first time.
Pvt. Clifford L. Schmidt of Jefferson Wisconsin and two other Marines earned praise from Lieut. Don ald Hall for laying a vital communication line under heavy enemy fire on Kunishi ridge in Okinawa. Hall said the trio risked death to string the wire and quoted a defiant reply they gave to cautions about fire.
In Madison Wisconsin officials report a 65 per cent rise in operating costs for the state's 11 penal institutions and mental hospitals. A wartime population decline pushed the per capita cost up by 86 per cent as operations faced financial pressure.
Wisconsin forecast fair with little change and possible scattered light showers in the north Tuesday afternoon. Cooler in the extreme north. Iowa shows little temperature change tonight and Tuesday with mostly fair skies and no significant precipitation.
In March the 230th Quartermaster Salvage Collecting company in Italy delivered 38,143 pounds of locally manufactured soap from meat fats and grease drippings to ration dumps as part of cleanup efforts.
Crowds line up in Leicester district for ice cream as staff manage queues with a doorman to keep customers orderly. Nannies assist, ensuring steady service at the seaside style ice cream stalls.
Government announced a program to introduce new Paoki Eens and Tienshui in major regions. Officials say the initiative aims to boost local industries and integrate with regional trade networks.
The morning shows generally fair weather across the western half of the United States with high pressure over the east slope of the Rockies. Very light scattered rain fell yesterday along the Mississippi from Dubuque to St Paul, affecting northern and central Wisconsin and the Lake Superior region. Cool temperatures persist over the upper Mississippi and northern plains.
The notes outline stamp schedules for shoes and books with stamps 1 2 and 3, next stamp valid Sept 1, and OPA states no plans to cancel any. It lists weekly ceiling prices for presh fruits and vegetables in La Crosse Sparta Wisconsin and Winona Minnesota for June 14 to 20 and directs turning in waste fats.
The Winona market reports hogs steady with top at 14.30 and various weight brackets from 150 pounds to heavy boars. Cattle and calves show mixed ranges with steers up to 16.50 and cows down to 8.50, while extreme hog and cattle prices are noted for beef and fattening categories.
Madison Wisconsin Ralph F Amoth a former state banking department deputy and 1944 Progressive gubernatorial candidate announced his bid for the 1946 Progressive nomination Amoth who works as a district manager for a farm sale and finance company finished third in the 1944 Progressive primary behind Alexander Benz of Appleton and Leo Vaudreuil of Kenosha
Transfers include TATE to Walter E Ender and wife in West Salem and others on Main Street La Crosse area. Court notes list guilty pleas and fines for DUI and license violations, with multiple defendants and jail or fine amounts. A June 16 fire alarm at Northern Engraving Co. prompted no fire.
OPA authorized release of new passenger tires for vehicles converted to farm use. Ration certificates issued for vehicles that cannot use farm-implement tires or lack suitable used passenger tires. After June 30 war food administration discontinues its committees. farmers will submit conversion applications directly to local ration boards.
Peace Harbinger reports NBC correspondent Chester Morrison says life returns to normal as the Loch Ness monster is sighted again off Scotland. Mansfield England plans electric kitchens for municipal houses.
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