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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1945
Page
5
A midwest and far west inquiry finds a black market driving up egg and poultry sales, with hens and chickens sold at high prices. Farmers liquidate laying flocks to profit and avoid labor and feed costs, while consumers seek direct from producers amid rising meat prices and policy limits.
The Milwaukee Road paid the first half of its 1945 Wisconsin tax bill totaling 1,239,675.75 dollars, with the balance due October 5. The railroad emphasized its private operation and tax contributions, noting about four million dollars daily in taxes nationwide and its value to Wisconsin through freight service and purchases from local manufacturers.
A fragment notes scrutiny of Monsanto Chemical and related organic chemicals. The item hints at regulatory or industry focus but lacks full context, with no clear actions or outcomes specified.
American and British authorities question a Korean deserter who claimed a massacre of 154 Allied prisoners on Shikoku. He refused to reveal his name fearing reprisals and said he was sent to China after the alleged event. The report notes lingering doubt about the tale.
Ft. Sheridan Illinois reports more than 13000 German prisoners of war will work on 150 projects in 125 communities across Wisconsin Michigan and Illinois starting July 1. Brig Gen John Pierce says 420 towns will host workers with 9500 in Wisconsin and Illinois farm labor 1250 in Upper Michigan lumber camps and other tasks. The U S treasury expects about 1060000 dollars in July and August from prisoner earnings, paid to the workers who forward earnings to the treasury.
Defense Transportation Director J Monroe Johnson said it will be at least three years before all who want new cars can buy them. He urged car owners to conserve vehicles and said only the most essential drivers such as doctors police taxi drivers and war workers will be able to purchase new autos for a long time.
Princeton survey shows a large majority foresee lower wages after the war with only a small share expecting higher pay and about a quarter predicting no change. Across occupations farmers white collar workers and others share the cautious outlook, with only few predicting wage growth after victory.
Milwaukee attorney E M Goodman asks Circuit Judge Otto Breidenbach to vacate a judgment dismissing a 1.5 million stockholders suit against Wisconsin Electric Power and others. Goodman alleges the judge had a conflict due to his wife owning Wisconsin Gas and Electric stock. Breidenbach took the petition under advisement.
Sir Francis Drake is identified as the first Englishman to complete a voyage circumnavigating the globe, a landmark voyage in maritime history.
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