Debate on a single department of national defense
The author argues that inter-service friction remains and calls for a comprehensive investigation into wartime blunders. A single department of defense is debated, with emphasis on unity of command and specialized branches, while warning against hasty consolidation or abolition of existing services. General Eise is cited as a witness to concrete wartime experiences.
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Washington
War
Navy
Congress
Sigma
America
Pearl Harbor
Army
Doolittle
Department of Defense
Air Force
Naval Air Force
Royal Air Force
British Navy
Marine Corps
U. S. Navy
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Eise
Department of National Defense
Postwar Europe and Asia reshaped by occupation forces
The article argues that postwar Germany's partition creates two competing economies under Western and Soviet control. It notes Soviet land reforms in eastern Europe, Japanese colonial dynamics, and the rising American, Filipino, and Chinese roles in shaping regional loyalty and democracy. It warns cooperation with Russia could harmonize capitalism and collectivism in China, while failure may trigger renewed conflicts.
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Europe
Middle East
Germany
Reich
Russia
Pacific
Philippines
United States
Far East
China
Soviet Union
Japan
Is This Trip Necessary
President Truman urges citizens to cut personal travel to the bare minimum to conserve railroad capacity for soldiers and wartime effort. He cites the Pacific mobilization timeline and urgent troop and casualty movements, stressing that service members have first claim on transportation resources.
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Truman
Pacific
Atlantic
Europe
America
Weather Lifts Colds Curbing Cussing
A line noting how a single hot sunny day reduces complaints about colds sinus and cough ng. The remark ties sun exposure to a perceived decline in irritation and illness chatter.
Veterans use GI Bill to buy homes boosts loan figures
World War II veterans in 440 communities across 45 states have become homeowners through savings and loan associations and cooperative banks backed by the GI Bill. Loans totaling 10.275 million dollars have closed with an additional 20.76 million pending, as lending efficiency improves since V E day.
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Mason City
Globe Gazette
Savings and Loan
United States Savings and Loan
League
Veterans’ Administration
Idstis
All Salles
Buckner Killed at Okinawa Honors Soldiers Courage
The Davenport Democrat notes Lieut. Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner was killed by an enemy shell at Okinawa. It lauds his fearless leadership and notes he was the 22nd American general officer killed in the war. The piece praises his bravery and role in the war effort.
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Davenport
Simon Bolivar Buckner
Okinawa
Buckner
David Lawrence
Lawrence
Chester Nimitz
War crimes remarks from Major General Templer on looting
Major General W P Templer of the 21st Army Group condemns looting by liberated slave labor and notes significant murder and plunder as consequences unfold. He emphasizes accountability during post liberation operations.
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W. P. Templer
21St Army Group
AMG
AAF commander cites island bases in Pacific strategy
Lieut. Gen. Barrow M. Giles, Commander of the Army Air Forces in the Pacific, states the rapid seizure of all land masses near Japan is a priority, with established islands serving as bases crucial to engineering troops.
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Japan
Barrow M. Giles
Army Air Forces
Pacific
United Nations Charter Explained by James Marlow
Fifty nations in San Francisco completed the United Nations charter after two months and about 200 delegates. The article notes the charter’s approval hinges on member capitals and explains the four main bodies and the power balance between the Big Five and smaller nations. Franco Spain is currently excluded. The United Nations will begin once ratifications are formalized.
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San Francisco
United Nations
Washington
Franco Spain
James I. Wyer
State Library School
Albany
N. Y
New York
C. L. Mears
North 15Th Street
D. O. Coate
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la Crosse State Normal School
Flagstaff
Ariz
Majestic theater redecorating plans announced in La Crosse
Tribune reports La Crosse Theaters plans redecorating the Majestic with Minneapolis architects conducting a survey of needed work. American Legion Rifle club wins second Outdoor Interclub League match 1950 1907 Bangor scores 1950 to 1907 led by high scorers Renner Wojahn and Gerke including Gerke perfect 50 yard shot for 40 boys.
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Majestic Theater
la Crosse Theaters Company
Minneapolis
American Legion Rifle Club
National Rifle Association
Bangor
Art Renner
Ernie Wojahn
Harry Gerke
Legion
Gerke
Champaign
Wisconsin 1945 Legislature Ends With Broad Reforms
Madison reports that Wisconsin lawmakers approved a wide range of laws beyond gambling and lobbying issues. Key actions include Bangs disease control, free tuberculosis care, a state aviation commission, an independent budget bureau, relief liberalization, and postwar funding for state institutions. The session also boosted auditing and social programs, with total new laws possibly reaching 400 to 500.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Bang
Treasury
Ashington
Questions and Answers from the La Crosse Tribune Bureau
A reader inquiry page explains how to obtain answers to factual questions from the Tribune Information Bureau in Washington DC. It covers topics from insect species counts to railroad mileage in Australia and rules on life insurance beneficiaries for service members wives.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
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Washington, D. C
Fortune Telling Booklet Promises Fun at Gatherings
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau offers a pocket booklet Fortune Telling with directions a dream dictionary horoscopes omens and superstitions. It costs fifteen cents postpaid and includes a mail-in coupon for a copy.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
What to Expect in Japan after Okinawa
Dewitt Mackenzie argues Okinawa shows Japan can fight fanatically but may not predict invasion costs. He notes civilian resistance could mirror home island defense, while aerial bombing may drive the war. He warns against overconfidence and suggests Japan could follow a different path than hand to hand combat.
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Okinawa
Japan
Tokyo
Industrial fuel oil cut to two thirds midwest ration
The OPA announced a one third reduction in industrial fuel oil rations in the Midwest due to sharply reduced supplies. Factories and large buildings will face lower allotments, while other rationed regions already operate under the same cap. States affected include Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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Washington
Midwest
OPA
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