Legal battle over Menominee lands reaches settlement
Wisconsin officials reach a preliminary sale arrangement valued near 1 million dollars for Menominee lands. Attorney general and state treasurer dispute legalities over payments to Indian lawyers after years of litigation. Governor to sign bill releasing funds while officials face potential salary withholdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
John Martin
Pollack
Madison
Martin
Smith
Coon Valley Men Are Discharged From Army Through Point System
Coon Valley Wisconsin reports T. Sgt Glen Nordstrom son of Mr and Mrs discharged at Fort Sheridan Illinois via the point system after 111 points. He served 38 months overseas in the 32nd Division at Saidor Leyte and Luzon returning June 7 1945. La Verne Sveen also discharged by the point system after service with the 32nd Division in the South Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coon Valley
Wis
Glen Nordstrom
Fort Sheridan
Ill
South Pacific
Temte Promoted to Naval Reserve Lieutenant in New Lisbon
Arnold Temte of New Lisbon Wisconsin has been promoted from lieutenant to lieutenant commander in the U S Naval Reserve and designated as state aviation instructor after receiving his wings. Temte is the son of Mr and Mrs L H Temte of New Lisbon.
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New Lisbon
Wis
Arnold Temte
L. H. Temte
U. S. Naval Reserve
Sree Ataten Chearver
Local youth shot in accident at home prior to transfer
Tom, 22, fired a .32 revolver that slipped on his knee. The bullet passed through his hand without breaking any bones. Glenn, from Fort McClelland, was en route to Camp Shelby, and received aid at Camp McCoy hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Glenn
Fort McClelland
Ala
Camp Shelby
Miss
Camp McCoy Hospital
Before World War I and the era of the empire
The brief note recalls a period preceding the great war and the expansion of empires across continents. It highlights global tensions, colonial dynamics, and shifts in power that shaped early 20th century geopolitics.
Admiral Forrest B Royal Dies in Pacific
Rear Admiral Forrest B Royal aged 52, commander of amphibious forces in the Pacific, died of natural causes in the Pacific. A New York City native, he led amphibious operations in the Brunei Bay area on Borneo's northwest coast June 10 11. His widow resides in Arlington Virginia. He joined the U S Navy after New York prep, entering the naval academy, and served aboard the cruiser Milwau. He later reported to headquarters, Commander in Chief U S Fleet in 1942.
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Washington
Forrest B. Royal
Pacific
Forrestal
Admiral Royal
New York City
Brunei Bay
Borneo
Arlington, Va
Naval Academy
New York
United States
Milway
Commander-In Chief
U. S. Fleet
Justice Roberts Tops Court Dissents in Latest Term
Justice Owen J. Roberts remains the leading dissenter on the Supreme Court with a record 51 dissents from the just-ended term. Ten were written opinions, up from 37 disagreements in the prior term, an eight-dissent rise from 1942-43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Owen J. Roberts
Supreme Court
Roberts
SOS Youth Center Party Moves to Thursday Night
SOS youth center will hold a weekly party for grades 7 8 and 9 at Logan high school gym. Daning and games are planned from 7 30 to 9 30 p m providing entertainment for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SOS Youth Center
SOS
North Side Youth Center
Logan High School
Weather Record Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Notes
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. Slightly cooler southeast portion. warmer north portions in Minnesota and Iowa. Scattered thundershowers in southwest Iowa tonight and Thursday morning. A little warmer Thursday.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Thurstay
Iowa
Mississippi River Inundation Forecast Delays Ahead
The Mississippi River is expected to rise slowly from St Paul toward Lansing over the next 36 hours and become stationary at St Paul and above Lake Pepin by Friday morning. Total rise at Winona and La Crosse should not exceed 0.4 feet with little change from Prairie du Chien to Guttenberg, then rise slowly through the weekend. No material change is anticipated in tributary streams.
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Mississippi
St Rise
4 Paul
Lansing
St. Paul
Lake Pepin
Winona
le Crosse
Prairie du Chien
Guttenberg
Weather Notes Showers in Iowa Wisconsin Then Warmer Weekend
Widely scattered showers fell across Iowa and Wisconsin with variable totals near the Mississippi from Dubuque to St Paul. High pressure with clear skies over the northern plains suggests little temperature change. Indications point to warmer weather in western Wisconsin for the weekend.
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Mississippi River
Dubuque
St. Paul
Plains
Gen Rice promotes two Camp McCoy officers to captain
Brig. Gen. John C. Rice announced promotions at Camp McCoy Wisconsin on Monday. Vance Schwartz and Gustav Meyer rose from first lieutenant to captain. Schwartz serves as public relations officer and Meyer as storage branch chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Rice
Camp McCoy
Wis
Vance Schwartz
Gustav Meyer
John C. Rice
Schwartz
Meyer
Pay Cut Discharged Vet Sues to Restore Original Wage
Detroit World War II veteran George Arnold Droste seeks in federal court to restore his prewar wage from Nash-Kelvinator Corp. after back pay reductions. Droste alleges he returned to work at $1.39 an hour in 1944, was laid off in 1945, then rehired at 1.04 and later 0.98 dollars, and asks $382.41 back pay and preservation of his original pay for a year under his reading of the selective service act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
George Arnold Droste
U. S
Kenneth Wilkins
Nash- Kelvinator Corp
Lansing
Armed Services
Droste
Selective Service Act
Missing Inmates Reported From County Asylums
Two men are reported missing from county asylums. Law, 32, from La Crosse county asylum since June 19 is described as 5'11" and 140 pounds, wearing blue overalls and shirt. James Edward ene, 45, from Vernon county asylum at Viroqua is 5'5" and 140 pounds with blue eyes and light brown hair turning grey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
la Crosse County
James Edward Ene
Vernon County
Viroqua
Wounded Hokah Man Returns After Med Discharge
Pvt. Everett Slinde, wounded in the chest near Metz and later in Colorado and Michigan, returns home with a medical discharge. He trained at Camp Hood Texas, went overseas in September. Falconry was carried into England by the Teutonic conquerors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hokah, Minn
Everett Slinde
Metz
Colorado
Michigan
Camp Slinde Hood
Tex
England
Eisenhower Visits West Point in Homecoming Ceremony
General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives at the United States Military Academy for a homecoming review before about 700 cadets. He is greeted by Maj. Gen. Francis Wilby and proceeds to a parade ground as part of a day that includes a family reunion and a Liberty Memorial ceremony in Kansas City.
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Eisenhower
United States Military Academy
Washington Gate
Francis Wilby
West Point
John Eisenhower
New York City
Hudson Valley
Academy
Ike
Navy
Annapolis
Truman
Milton
Arthur
Edgar
Earl
Kansas City
Liberty Memorial
Union Station Plaza
Abilete
Kans
Deaths in Tri-State Anna Abrahamson dies after funeral
Mrs. Anna Abrahamson, 84, of Sparta Wisconsin, died at home from a heart attack shortly after attending the funeral of Ingwald Peter son. Funeral services are set for Trinity Lutheran church at 2 p.m. with a 1:30 p.m. home service, burial at Woodlawn cemetery. A note mentions ancient China customs of guest welcome.
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Sparta
Wis
Anna Abrahamson
Ingwald Peterson
C. W. Solberg
Trinity Lutheran Church
Woodlawn
China
City Pet Parade At Playgrounds Wednesday Night
Playgrounds in the city sponsor a pet parade with line up at 7 pm. Entrants include dogs cats rabbits white rats chickens ducks and a goat from Isle la Plume. Pets should be on leashes and dressed. blue red and white ribbons award top prizes for costume size tricks and other feats.
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la Crosse
South Avenue
Isle la Plume Star
Service members and trainees listed at Fort Lewis and Navy/Army stations
Ervin Arenz at Fort Lewis Washington begins basic training with possible specialty after. Eugene McIntyre trains at Sheepshead Bay with six weeks boat training then deck or engine work or specialty schools. Lawrence Courtney earns Good Conduct ribbon for over a year’s service at Fort Lewis. Raymond Groth promoted to lieutenant with San Francisco APO. Richard Campbell completed PBM-line maintenance course at Astoria and will join Alameda unit. Campbell is Navy veteran son of Mrs. Agnes Campbell. Richard Ulvilden promoted to hospital apprentice first class at Alameda and aids dental officer. Pfc Clarence Lehrke guards reconditioned B‑17s at Eighth Air Force depot. former Lincoln School graduate formerly with Allis-Chalmers. brother William Lehrke in naval indoctrination at Great Lakes. Lloyd Loomis Jr graduates basic engineering at Great Lakes. son of local couple. Sgt Virgil Tanke arrives at Miami Beach redistrib station after 31 months in European theater. father of Esther, wife Viola lives on South 11th Street. Changes list includes Linhart, Morrison, Ellis, Steinmetz, Weigel and several San Francisco APOs.
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Ervin Edward Arenz
South Eighth Street
Fort Lewis
Wash
Eugene J. McIntyre
George Street
Maritime Service
Sheepshead Bay
N. Y
Lawrence C. Courtney
Raymond H. Groth
San Francisco
Richard L. Campbell
Astoria
Ore
Alameda
Calif
Campbell
Navy
Agnes Campbell
South 13Th Street
Richard G. Ulvilden
Naval Air Station
George Alvilden
South Sixth Street
Alameda Naval Air Activity
Alvilden
Pfc
Clarence J. Lehrke
Eighth Air Force Service Command
Lincoln School
Lehrke
Allis-Chalmers Company
William Lehrke
Dingeldein
Hazel Dingeldein
Milwaukee Street
Great Lakes
Lloyd R. Loomis, Jr
Ill
L. Loomis
South 17Th Street
Virgil C. Tanke
Army Air Forces
Kiedrowski waives hearing in drunken liquor case
In Whitehall Wisconsin Elmer Kiedrowski tavern keeper waived a preliminary hearing on a charge of selling intoxicating liquor to a minor. Bail set at 250 he bound over to the next circuit term. Sheriff Basil Erickson made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
Whitehall
Wis
Elmer Kiedrowski
Centerville
P. M. Paulson
Circuit Court
Basil Erickson
Managua eyes 6000 low cost workmen dwellings plan
Despite a 431 per cent rise in building permits, Managua plans more construction and the Nicaraguan government weighs a project to build 6,000 low cost workmen housing units.
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Managua
Nob Hill Bond Premiere at Hollywood Theater
Bonds totaling nearly $30 000 were sold for the technicolor film Nob Hill at the Hollywood theater. The manager announced tickets remain and bonds will be sold until showtime at 8 30 p m Doors open at 8 15 p m The film stars George Raft Vivian Blaine Joan Bennett and Peggy Ann Garner in a gay musical about San Francisco in its heyday.
Allied Yugoslavian Agreement Approved
Rome reports the Allied headquar ters announce a signed program for implementing the Venezia Giulia occupation agreement. The plan outlines boundary delineation, Yugoslav troop command under the Mediterranean supreme commander, use of Trieste and Pola ports, and mutual administrative matters. The Belgrade framework assigns western Venezia Giulia to Anglo American troops and eastern parts to Yugoslav troops, with the area held in trust pending peace.
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Rome
Venezia Giulia
Belgrade
Mediterranean
Trieste
Pola
Cello Program Delights Sanitarium Patients at Oak Forest
Leigh Elder presented a cello program for Oak Forest sanitarium patients on Monday with Mrs. C. S. Wollan at the piano. The recital featured Adagio Allegro Handel Divertimento Haydn Caravan Elf Dance Kreisler Old Refrain Serenade Espanole Chaminade Poem Fibidh Moment Musicale Schubert Ave Maria Schubert Scherzo Webster Midnight Bells Kreisler. The event was sponsored by the La Crosse public health committee and the local Christmas Seal organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Forest Sanitarium
Leigh Elder
C. S. Wollan
Handel
Haydn
Leigh R
Kreisler
la Crosse Public Health Committee
Probate and public notice of Wisconsin estate hearings
Notice of probate hearing for the will of Herman Stender and appointment of executor, with creditors’ claims due by October 5, 1945, in La Crosse County Court. Also notices for estate of Bernhard Muehr de bonis non with will annexed and Edward Kersten estate administrator claims due by October 22 and 23, 1945.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Herman Stender
la Crosse
Ambrose Bantle
City of
Hale, Skemp & Nietsch
de Bonis Non
Bernhard Muehr
Applonia Wiese
Shelby
Mary Muehr
R. W. Ahlstrom
Steele
MAY & Toepel
Hoeschlier Building
Edward Kersten
H. E. Kersten
R. V. Ahlstrom
Crosby, Schneider & Esch
202
Security Bank
Hogs and cattle price report from Chicago and Milwaukee markets
The Chicago and Milwaukee livestock exchanges show salable hogs and cattle with steady to firm demand. Hogs range around 13.75 to 14.75 per cwt with various weight categories and sows and boars noted. cattle feature steady to higher bids for steers, yearlings, and cows with top prices near 18.00 for select loads. sheep and lambs in moderate demand with good to choice native lambs around 16.00. Grain and potatoes wrap up with muted wheat and corn quotes and light potato offerings cited.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Milwaukee Livestock
Milwaukee
Swift & Company
Winens
Minn
Bologna
Ration guide details stamps and prices for staples
The notice lists ration stamp values and validity dates for meats fats and processed foods, sugar, airplane stamps, gasoline coupons, and last year's expirations. It also gives fresh fruit and vegetable ceiling prices for La Crosse and Sparta Wisconsin and Winona Minnesota for June 14 to 20, with concrete per pound prices for bananas, cherries, grapefruit, lemons, oranges, watermelons, and numerous vegetables including peas carrots onions lettuce and potatoes.
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Associated Press
OPA
la Crosse
Sparta
Wis
Winona
Minn
California
Arizona
Texas
U. S
Annual Methodist Meet In Platteville Sees Youth Day Program
At the Platteville event the Rev. and Mrs B B Zeme, Raymond Fleming and Sven Hammer attend the session. Victor Gelstrup serves as lay delegate. No regular Sunday services. a Youth Day program at 11 a m with Mmes Herbert W and Horace Vandeveer leading as ushers and musicians.
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Viroqua
Wis
Mmes
B. B. Zeme
Raymond Fleming
Sven Hammer
Plattville
Victor Gelstrup
Viroqu
Herbert W
Horace Vandeveer
Farmers Must Be Protected By War Time Policy
Kansas City dispatch reports Secretary of Agriculture P Anderson states the American farmer and stockman must be protected from ruin as wartime demand slackens. He notes farmers fed the army and civilians and sent a surplus abroad for relief and hints at plans to provide assistance after taking office. The piece also mentions the Hartz mountains of Saxony once linked to Hitler with caverns capable of killing 1,000 people.
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Smith
Zimmerman
Pollack
Shawano
Oconto
Kansas City
Gwon P. Anderson
Europe
Anderson
Hartz
Saxe
Hitler
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Attorney General's
Wisconsin Land Commission
Nation
Ie Sced
Dhe Wae & Ge
Harry B. Robbins
American Legion
Brooklyn
Army
Rear Admiral Royal
MacArthur Seeneeeae
Justice Roberts
Weather Record
Department OF Commerce
New Orleans
Dakota
C.P
T.W
Neillsville
Black
Galesville
W. Salem
BY Galbraith
ED Creagh
Ida Eisenhower
John S. Eisenhower
Roy A. Roberts
The
Kansas City Star
Byron T. Shutz
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Adjutant Generals
Edward Linhart
U. C. Coast Guards
East 16Th Street
Charles Morrison
Ammic
NATTC
Bks
Memphis
Tenn
William A. Ellis
USNTC
Sampson
John Steinmetz
Co. B
Camp Livingston
William L. Weigel
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
APO
Bernard A. Melde
Olga L. Oines
Sle
Roy P. Abraham
Ralph A. Needham
John F. Michuta
Nicholas M. Elsen
20Th
Cass Streets
A. Keperajtis
Keperajtis
Harry Johnson
West Salem
Johnson
Loomis Street
Charles Horton
John Schneider
South Third Street
Chester Rick
Stoddard
Forest Umberger
Jean Bosanny
Vine Street
Hollywood
Pitzner’s Cleaners
Ith St
Main
Ee Stock Market US
Gen Foods
Phelps Dodge
Allied Chem
Gen Motors
Phillips Pet
Goodrich
American Can
Scott Paper
American Locomotive
Sears Roebuck American Pow
Northern Ry Pf
Shell Union Oil É Amer .Rad
St. S
Simmons Co
American T
Homestake
Min
Tel
Swift Co
Studebaker Corp
Calumet
Hec
Johns-Manville
Case Ij. Ly Co
Kennecott Cop
Union Carbide
Chesapeake and Ohio
Liggett
United Aircraft
N. W
Montgom Ward
Rubber Chrysler Corp
Nash-Kelvinator
Steel
Com
Edison
Nat Biscuit
Woolworth
Nat Dairy Prod
Youngstown
Ang T
NY Central RR HN
Crane Co
No Am Aviation
Curtiss-Wright
North Amer Co
Douglas Aircraft
Northern Pacific
Gas Gas
du Pont de
Owens-Ill Glass
Eastman Kodak
Penney
J. C
Penn
R. R. E. Bond
Pittsburgh
Winona Livestock
Chicago Cash Grain
Bam
Alison
Bliss
Ration Guide
Peterman
Peterman’s
Peterman’s Roach Food
Platteville
Ander
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