Bishop Griffin II La Crosse Auxiliary Bishop Remembered for Youth Work
The La Crosse diocese mourns Auxiliary Bishop William R. Griffin II who served nine years guiding Catholic Youth Organization efforts and Marian Congress participation for thousands of youths. He balanced athletics culture education and spirituality and remained active in community welfare. His democratic spirit and generosity left a lasting imprint.
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la Crosse
William R. Griffin
Bishop Griffin
Griffin
Weather helps war effort as mild winter ends
The article notes an extremely mild winter aided U S war effort by reducing hardship on transportation. It cites the recent arrival in England of a large convoy of men and materials, moved by rail from across the nation. Railways faced snow and cold risks but performed nobly, earning praise for cooperation with the weather.
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PRING
Midwest
America
England
Lessons From Pacific War Improve Amphibious Tactics
The passage notes that early Pacific landings faced shortages and heartache at Guadalcanal and Solo Mon, but lessons from past mistakes led to faster supply-rich landings. It credits improved American fighting tactics and better supplies for recent Pacific victories.
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Pacific
Guadalcanal
Solomons
Inflation Outlook From World War II to Postwar Real Estate
Roger W. Babson analyzes real estate cycles, noting city rents rose during wartime while farm land values rebounded, with inflation and postwar demand shaping urban versus rural property. He cautions no immediate boom, urges patience, and suggests buying suburban land if planning a postwar home.
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Roger W. Babson
Babson Park
Fla
New York
John Q
Hull plan ties Atlantic Charter to long transition period
The piece weighs Secretary Hull’s seven principles as a bridge between Churchill’s four-power policing concept and a practical world peace plan. It notes doubts about an indefinite four-nation rule, warns of a prolonged probation for others, and urges immediate creation of a universal international organization rather than a temporary league of nations.
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David Lawrence
Washington
United States
Hull
Churchill
Britain
Russia
China
Roosevelt
New World Organization
International Agency
General Smuts
Europe
Great Britain
Germany
Japan
Italy
League of Nations
Lenten Editorial on Jesus Washing Sins and Salvation
The piece emphasizes Jesus washing feet as humility and a symbol of cleansing from sin. It cites Scripture about iniquity and the blood of Christ as the sole remedy for sin, urging readers to reflect on Lent and sin, and to trust in the Lamb of God for purification. A closing verse recalls the hymn imagery of the fountain and forgiveness.
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Jesus
Peter
David
Jesus Christ
The Nation's Sugar Supply in 1944
The War Food Administration expects the 1944 total sugar supply to be about the same as 1943 at 6,529,098 tons with 5,074,000 tons to homes and 1,454,192 tons to armed forces lend-lease and alcohol makers. Sugar for industrial uses will be cut to protect housewives from shortages though rationing continues unless military fortunes improve.
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Washington
Germany
War Food Administration
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Hawaii
WFA
Lend-Lease
Boy Scouts tag day aids Camp Decorah dining hall
More than 200 boys will canvas the south side and nearly 100 on the north side for a Saturday tag day sale to raise about $500 for a new dining hall at Camp Decorah near Galesville. Mark Markos and Eddie Lenahan are among locals involved in the campaign.
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South Side
North Side
Camp Decorah
Galesville
Mark Markos
Minneapolis
Eddie Lenahan
Madison
Madison Blues
Florence Mulligan
Logan Street
St. Paul
C. A. Alexander
Wood Street
Galena
Rivoli Theater
la Crosse County
la Crosse
Oil Reserves Debate Shapes Postwar U S Policy
The new Senate committee faces a clash of estimates on U S oil reserves from 22 to 38 billion barrels, impacting whether policy leans to domestic conservation or foreign oil interests. Industry leaders, from J Edgar Pew to Wallace Pratt, dispute supply timelines and warn of foreign entanglements.
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U-Nan Senate Committee
U. S
E. L. de Golyer
Petroleum Reserves Corporation
J. Edgar Pew
Philadelphia
Sun Oil Company
Wallace E. Pratt
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Oil Heat Institute of America
Pratt
United States
Hedjaz
Middle East
Saudi Arabia
Mediterranean
Senate Committee
McCarthy Possible Run Sparks Wisconsin Political Buzz
Reports indicate Capt. Joseph McCarthy, former Appleton circuit judge now with a marine squadron in the Southwest Pacific, may run in the Republican U S primary. The decision lingers amid party strategists while other Wisconsin leaders navigate Dewey and progressive currents.
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John Wyngaard
Madison
Wis
Joseph McCarthy
Appleton
Marine Aircraft
Southwest Pacific
U. S
Road to West Salem by settling disputed ab batoir road
F E Clark recently named commercial agent for the Milwaukee road at Cleveland Ohio left for that city with his family March 19 after years in Madison county he previously served as traveling freight agent Joseph Miller bought the J P Heystek property in Madison court
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West Salem
F. E. Clark
Milwaukee Road
Cleveland
Clark
Joseph Miller
J. P. Heysteck
Madison Court
Navy Yard Plumber Held For Stealing
Samuel Edward Alter a 30 year old civilian plumber second class was held in 5000 bail after arraignment on theft charges. FBI recovered 5000 Navy yard items from his Malden home including life jackets canned food binoculars clothing tools and hardware. The case covers items stolen from the Navy Yard Charlestown and the South Boston drydock base over the past three years.
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Malden
Mass
Samuel Edward Alter
U. S
Martin T. Hall
Navy Yard
Charlestown
South Boston
FBI
Alter
Car and Truck Crash at Whitehall on Highway 53
A 11:30 a.m. collision at the south end of Main Street Whitehall occurred between Earl Potter of Neillsville driving a shell corn laden truck and Leslie Mangel of Blair in a Model A Ford. Damage to the Mangel car is about $60, no injuries or arrests reported.
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Whitehall
Wis
Angel
C. E. Heath
Pie crust incident lands Berg fined in New Albany
In New Albany Perry Berg faced a $10 fine plus costs for intoxication after a pie crust controversy. A restaurant proprietor testified the crust Berg was consuming on a paper plate contributed to the charge.
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New Albany
Ind
Perry Berg
Berg
Churchill Faces Clarifications on Atlantic Charter Pledge
A columnist notes Prime Minister Churchill avoided specifics on how the Atlantic Charter would be applied. The piece highlights demands for self determination, Allied consultations, and the tension between idealism and hard political realities as major powers mull the charter’s scope. It cites the London Times critique and parliamentary debate expressing concern over vague commitments.
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Churchill
Middle East
Far East
Orient
Times
Europe
America
Russia
Information Bureau Answers Readers Questions
The La Crosse Trib carries a Q and A from Totus J. Haskin in Washington D C. It covers welded ships rivet friction in water the number of theater features the army basic training period an okapi in American zoos the 50 cent piece gun image and the Liberty cap symbol tied to freedom.
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la Crosse
Trib- Information Bureau
Totus J
Lent and Easter Observances Across Christian Traditions
A fragmented note discusses Lent timing relative to Easter, mentions midweek observances, and notes the southernmost skua explored by Byrd expeditions. It also references a 1936 border-to-city link and a Central American link under construction, suggesting a broader exploration theme.
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Texas
Mexico City
Central America
Typing Speed Trumps Handwriting by Three to One
An average typist can write 60 words per minute, which is about three times as fast as the average penman. The comparison highlights typing efficiency versus handwriting in typical writing tasks.
Withholding tax on salaries in 1943 amount
The withholding tax on salaries for the calendar year 1943 totaled 2,108,629,118.61 dollars. Christian Science Monitor founder was Mary Baker Eddy in 1908, with continuation by the publishing society.
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Christian Science Monitor
F. F. A. . Baker Eddy
Science Publishing Society
Prophecies Fulfilled Through This Bureau Excerpt
A clipped feature discusses prophecies about Hitler's downfall and notes that prophecies made years ago through a government bureau have been fulfilled. The piece references the Tribune and Leader Press publishing context and a ten cent bureau prophecies coupon.
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Hitler
Military Leader Horizontal and Vertical Puzzle Clues
A crossword style clue set lists military leader oriented hints with across and down entries. Entries include terms like Saker, Olebach, and various abbreviations, numbers, and chemistry symbols referenced across the grid.
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U. S. Military
Saker
Olebach
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