Shoes and Ships and Sealing Wax Meet for Civic Talk
The La Crosse civic improvement committee led by John Ward meets the Common Council to discuss future projects. The discussion aims to crystallize community thinking and foster cooperation for urban advancement without resentment or confrontation. Both sides urged more such meetings to sustain civic progress.
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Common Council
Civic Improvement Committee
Kiwanis Club
John Ward
Kiwanis Board of Directors
Ward
la Crosse
Jet Planes Demonstrate Speed and Reliability on 4500 Mile Test
Four jet aircraft left March Field California for a round trip to Andrews Field Maryland and returned in 11 hours 9 minutes with only one plane failing when wing tanks were dropped. They averaged 446 mph over 4500 miles with favorable tailwinds eastward and headwinds westward showing strong cruising speed. The test stressed pilot fatigue and all three completing pilots showed little strain. British designers favor jet engines as the future, signaling the US won t be left behind in jet development.
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March Field
California
Andrews Field
Maryland
Army
Louis Conn Fight Leaves No Immediate Challenger
Last night Joe Louis defeated Billy Conn as promoter Mike Jacobs faced weak options for a new heavyweight title challenger. Critics warn against public scalping and note there is no clear contender ready to line up for a title shot.
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Associated Press Sports
Billy Conn
Gayle Talbot
Conn
Joe Louis
Mike Jacobs
Mike
Louis Conn
Interior designer touts comfort at home with furniture
An interior decorator argues home is comfortable when its furniture supports ease. An expert whimsically suggests redistributing the world population starting with Harry Bridges, noting a provocative social comment on housing and well being.
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Harry Bridges
Long bread lines debated for late June
Report questions whether predicted bread lines in late June will cluster on the shady side of streets. Local officials cite supply concerns while merchants prepare for potential crowding and orderly distribution remains a priority.
Labor bills die as Truman faces congress stalemate
Washington notes that labor reform measures including the Case bill and emergency draft legislation appear dead as Congress adjourns. President Truman’s leadership is questioned amid union victories and Republican backlash, with action unlikely before the next session.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
President Truman
House of Representatives
Senate
House
What Others Think Neglected Marshfield Housing Skeletons
The Marshfield News-Herald reports four building skeletons were provided for temporary housing but lumber shortages hinder readiness. It notes Uncle Sam promised to aid postwar housing but has not followed through, leaving skeletons on a vacant lot. The piece mentions new postwar gadgets and directs readers to a druggist for details.
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Marshfield
Army venereal disease rates in World War II compared by theater
Army officials told Congress the 1945 venereal disease rate was 69 per 1000, with higher regional figures in the Mediterranean and Europe. Rates varied by location and fell during active campaigns, rising postwar as soldiers had more leisure and civilian infections spiked. They warned mobilization periods raise rates and criticized optimistic cure claims that reduce perceived severity.
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Washington
Congress
Army
House Appropriations Committee
United States
Mediterranean
Europe
Iceland
Tribune Reports Miss LaNore Morehouse Hiring For Fall
Miss LaNore Morehouse has a contract for a position in the To mah schools next fall. She graduated with honor from the State Teachers college in June. Dr. Joseph Egan leaves tonight for Brooklyn to take a two year interne post. Miss Cornelia Storman of Lead S D will stop in the city en route to a convention and sails June 25 from New York. She is superintendent of a Sunday school in Lead. Twenty years ago A J Roberge won a handicap shoot at Kroner Hardware prize. Palmer, Lucan Miller, Myron Welch and William were home from the University of Wisconsin. Miss Louise Polacek goes to Milwaukee for two weeks. Thirty years ago engagement announced for Miss Rendell of Minneapolis and Albert Funk. About 200 La Crosse men join Uncle Sam’s forces. Genevieve Miller to wed Frank Goshey. Forty years ago the Norwegian church voted to purchase a pipe organ for 2500 dollars. Judge Fruit and family attend Clyde Fruit’s wedding in Chicago. La Crosse school controversy ends with a contract for a new school building.
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LaNore Morehouse
Tomah
Miss Morehouse
State Teachers College
Joseph Egan
Gregory J. Egan
South 14Th Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Cornelia Storman
Lead
S. D
G. A. Conner
W. A. Larson
Ann Arneson
New York
A. J. Roberge
Marksman de Luxe
Kroner Hardware Company
Sine Palmer
Lucan Miller
Myron Welch
William
University of Wisconsin
Louise Polacek
Redfield Street
Milwaukee
W. H. Rendell
Minneapolis
Albert P. Funk
la Crosse
Uncle Sam
Co. M and Co. B
Wisconsin
Hospital Corps
Genevieve Miller
Charles Miller
State Street
Frank J. Goshey
Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church
U S Commerce Movement Seen Surpassing One Trillion Ton Miles
Analysts estimate total intercity movement of commerce in the United States will exceed a trillion ton miles this year, reflecting broad cargo and transportation activity across the nation.
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United States
La Crosse Tribune Publication Notice Fragment
A partial newspaper masthead shows La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press in La Crosse Wisconsin with publisher Burgess editor R L Bangeberg A W Rice city editor and print details from 1904 indicating second class matter status and AP affiliation.
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LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
la Crosse Tribune Co
la Crosse
Wis
the Beautiful
W. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangeberg
A. W. Rice
ATED
Associated Press
Immell's conservation record fuels gubernatorial bid in Wisconsin
Madison Wisconsin Gen Ralph M Immell builds on a long conservation record from the 1930s growth era as he campaigns for the Republican nomination. He argues the state program is too parochial and could gain from a more aggressive, imaginative leadership that would bring new faces and shifts in the conservation department.
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Madison
Wis
Ralph M. Immell
Immell
Conservation Commission
Wisconsin
Ed Vanderwall
Forestry Service
State Department
Conservation Department
Department
Answers to Questions From The Haskin Service
Reader questions cover state birds adoption dates the 1902 Louisiana pelican and 1912 Virginia robin Barbershop-Singing in America Inc hosts annual Atlantic Seaboard contest in Paterson NJ Church property values 1936 est at 3 411875467 total 7 000 000 000 with other structures Life saved by parachute 1922 Lieut Harold R Harris Wright Field Marines green service uniform September 1941 issuance plan and reserve commissions policy currently no separate reserve commissioning for discharged AAF officers
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Louisiana
Virginia
United States
Harold R. Harris
Wright Field
AAF
Minimum AUS officer promotion times by grade
The minimum time in grade for promotion to first lieutenant is 18 months, to captain 18 months, to major 24 months, to lieutenant colonel 24 months, and to colonel 30 months. This reflects standard AUS officer advancement requirements.
V-6 Reserve enlistment and draft board reporting
Men who enlist in the V-6 reserve upon separation from the navy need not report to their draft boards. However, to keep the records straight it is advisable that they do so.
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Navy
Army ASTP doctors to be released on two year duty rule
The policy states that irrespective of entry date, doctors who joined via ASTP will serve a two year period on active duty after July 1. The plan sets a uniform minimum service requirement for all entering doctors.
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Army
ASTP
Build an Outdoor Fireplace or Barbecue Pit
The government booklet Fireplaces and Chimneys guides plans for backyard fires and cooking spaces. Priced at ten cents postpaid, with a coupon to the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau, Washington DC.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye Street
N. E
Washington, D. C
Eye St
Washington
D. C
Red Atom Plan Forces New RussiaUS Mideast Debate
DeWitt Mackenzie notes Moscow counters to US atomic suggestions raise doubts and prolong UN talks. He compares Moscow demands to Russia destroying US bombs before international control. He recalls a Kyber Pass tale illustrating pressure to scrap arms to keep negotiations alive.
Perilous Times Letters Spur Tax Debate in Public Debate
A reader argues that rising city and federal spending, tax increases, and social security challenges strain households. The letter questions airport value, urges restraint on taxes, and calls for a moral, shared civic effort amid inflation and potential future downturns.
Permanent promotion for General Clark faces Senate questions
Washington D C Mark W Clarks permanent promotion to major general won Senate approval despite critics who fault his Rapido river crossing plan in Italy 1944 Texas senators Connally and Oriel voiced disapproval on the floor while Senator Pepper defended his work in Austria praising his current performance.
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Washington, D. C
Mark W. Clark
Senate
Rapido River
Italy
Connally
D-Tex
Paris
Oriel
Texas
Clark
Rapido
Pepper
D-Fla
U. S
Austria
National Rail Strike Called Off After Wage Talks
New Delhi India railway workers federation cancels a nationwide strike of about 200 000 workers planned for June 27 after the government proposals for preliminary wage adjustments are accepted by the general council.
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New Delhi
India
General Council
The
all-India Railwaymen’s Federation
Complete Repatriation of 580000 Koreans
SHANGHAI 44 The repatriation of 580000 Koreans from China was completed Wednesday with the departure of a U S landing ship for Korea with 789 persons aboard.
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Shanghai
China
U. S
Korea
Queen Berengaria Returns to English Soil
Queen Berengaria, wife of Richard I, arrives in England amid royal ceremony, marking her return to English soil after years abroad. The queen travels with entourage as banners fly and crowds greet the royal party in a historic reception.
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Berengaria
Richard the Lionhearted
England
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