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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1945
Page
2
The passage outlines a plan for UN council action including force if needed, required two thirds consent for amendments, and possible regional defense accounts. It mentions joint maintenance of peace, veto constraints, and a two-tier trusteeship model with strategic bases under exclusive control, including U S held Pacific islands.
Bernard M. Baruch urged the United Nations to break Germany's dominance by destroying its war potential industry by industry. He warned of a “new cave age of bomb shelters” if goals are not met and called for universal military training and a supreme European reconstruction council. He proposed a positive American foreign economic policy to safeguard free enterprise and cited steps for Russia, Britain, and the UN toward stable economic recovery and higher living standards.
Discussions focus on applying trial principles to leaders of other governments and on collective punishment arguments. The British view the four power talks as settling war crimes questions and court procedures. The United States emphasizes Kellogg Briand pact to back mass conspiracy charges and seeks quick agreement due to custody of many archcriminals.
Lt. Gen Roy S Geiger was announced as commanding general of the Pacific Fleet Marine Forces taking over after the death of Lt Gen Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr on Okinawa He will head the marine training replacement command in San Diego Calif and Maj Gen Charles F B will retire with service endings named by Gen A A Vandegrift and Holland M Smith for the transition.
The Daily Worker reports the Communist Political Association plans a special national convention July 26 to 28 to establish a political view and strengthen the association's leadership.
Japanese forces estimated at 100 to 125 eluded Australians at the entrance to Brunei Bay Labuan island during a night retreat through swamps. A main group of 60 to 80 emerged from the jungle and attacked American beach parties with machine guns and swords. An Australian sentry saw activity. a sword wielding officer wounded an American. a Japanese officer was shot while fleeing. Thirty nine Japanese bodies were counted on the beach.
Samuel Kipnis of Jacksonville Florida reports losing a handbag aboard a Milwaukee train that contained $250000 in jewelry and 2500 shares of stock. He alleges the jewelry belonged to a New York friend and suspects a mistaken theft. Police and the FBI assist in the search.
The Polish government-in-exile said it would ask President Truman and Prime Minister Churchill to intervene on behalf of 12 Polish underground leaders convicted in Moscow. Russia would be urged to withdraw its forces from Poland. Convictions ranged from four months to ten years for diversionary activities near Red Army lines.
Ludwig Kroner aged 69 entered the Mississippi River at Riverside Park levee around 12 40 Friday. A bystander identified as Mason plunged in and pulled him to shore. Kroner was transported by police ambulance to a local hospital.
Dwight D. Eisenhower, returning to Abilene for his homecoming, limped after a fall on a Topeka platform and was helped aboard a train car. Despite a leg injury officials said it was not serious and he proceeded with the parade and planned talk at Eisenhower Park.
Chicago police report Garrett Miner 32 was painting in a railroad viaduct when the Milwaukee Road Hiawatha streamliner struck him. He aimed for the viaduct end for safety but was knocked by the train, fracturing his right leg. He gave his account from a hospital bed.
The bodies of Fred A. Scheibel Milwaukee alderman and Erwin Smith Burlington were recovered today from Franklin Lake near Minocqua Wisconsin. Sheriff Gordon Taggart led search parties that found Scheibel first and Smith shortly after. They drowned Thursday night while fishing. William Waggoner head conservation warden at Trout Lake reported the adrift boat, a hat and fishing tackle.
James Sloan Jr known to White House callers as Jimmie of the secret service will retire in July. He served at the White House since long before the Truman era and earned wide recognition for his years of duty protecting presidents.
New Zealand struggles with a shortage of veterinarians as clinics report staffing gaps. Officials say recruiting from abroad helps fill critical positions, with veterinarians from other countries joining farms and animal health services to meet growing demand.
Filipino guerrillas force the 30,000 Japanese in the Cagayan valley toward Tuguegarao as the 37th Ohio division closes in 35 miles away. Tuguegarao seizure, new Borneo landing, and oil field pressure mark a major Luzon campaign clash.
A terse public notice notes a demand on St at the ten address seeking faster aspirin related action. The fragment provides limited context but indicates a municipal or protest style request. No additional names or dates are readable.
Washington announces a 50 percent rise in basic four gasoline rations. Motorists can now use A-16 coupons to obtain six gallons weekly, about six miles of driving, replacing the previous four gallons and two days of travel.
DETROIT Workers at Briggs Manufacturing Co on Conner Avenue staged a walkout over meat shortages. About 3,500 employees protested the lack of meat in their sandwiches, following guidance from local 742 United Workers CIO. The action was taken against union officials' advice.
A letter from a private to a general pleads to abandon wartime leadership and allow ongoing peace efforts to take shape. The writer recalls dying in service, questions the notion death was for naught, and asks the general to stay out of personal lives and church groups until peace solidifies. The message underscores wartime sacrifice versus the burden placed on families and civilians.
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