Willkie's Wisconsin tour praised for candor and courage
The article lauds Willkie for speaking frankly on campaign issues in Wisconsin, noting his personal appeal and disciplined, non-demagogic rhetoric. It highlights his La Crosse and Hotel Stoddard speeches as demonstrations of independence, strong America, and a plan for peaceful world order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jendell Willkie
Wisconsin
Willkie
America
la Crosse
Mr. Willkie
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Invasion Mystery Grows Over Timing and Route
The piece argues the Allies fear a failed invasion could topple Churchill and seeks alternatives like Balkans campaigns to minimize civilian casualties. It notes England’s hesitation, the Dunkirk precedent, and hints at shifting plans toward Turkey, with a May 19 reference circling Henry Ford’s wartime prophecy.
Henpecked Man Given Nerve in Wife's Name Phrase
A humorous remark defines a henpecked man as the fellow whose nerve is in his wife’s name, implying a traditional stereotype about domestic disputes and marital dynamics.
Air power debate outer limits in European war effort
Washington editor argues infantry and field artillery remain decisive in Europe despite air power growth. He cites Churchill, cites artillery tonnage in World War I and II, notes precision bombing vs saturation raids, and praises ground support for the American doughboy in ongoing combat.
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Washington
Europe
Churchill
RAF
Infantry Journal
War Department
Berlin
Infantry
Somme
Ypres
Germany
Pantelleria
Tarawa
Cassino Air Power Lesson Seen In Tactical Role
Major de Seversky argues Cassino shows air power as a tactical ground asset rather than a strategic force. He notes initial bomb tonnage estimates differed from actual deliveries and warns against diverting planes from Germany to tactical targets, emphasizing air superiority and the Luftwaffe as the primary objective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander P. de Seversky
Cassino
Germany
Europe
Luftwaffe
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Nazi bomber pilot speaks on Allied air chase to London
A Nazi bomber pilot reports heavy anti aircraft fire during a sea crossing to London and notes night fighters made the pursuit uncomfortable. The statement reflects wartime morale and aerial combat conditions reported in broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English
London
Lenten Editorial Urges Spiritual Washing by Christ
The Rev. Theodore J. Mueller argues in this Lenten piece that Jesus alone can spiritually wash away sin. He cautions against seeking salvation elsewhere, emphasizes faith in the Word, and urges clinging to Christ for forgiveness and eternal life. The pastor invites penitence and trust in Jesus as the Lamb of God.
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Jesus
Christ
God
What The 4 F Men Might Do By James Marlow
Washington notes the 4-F draft group from 18 to 37 who cannot fight. Most are in essential civilian war work but some quit or avoid work choosing nonessential jobs. Manpower officials warn many 4-Fs could be drafted into army labor or shifted to war jobs if needed.
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Washington
4-F
Ste
War Power Commission
WMC
Snow Storm Grips La Crosse Amid Warm Spell
After weeks of spring like weather La Crosse faced a sharp snow storm and low temperatures. One hundred thirty five grocers from Buffalo La Crosse and Trempealeau counties attended a meeting on the grocers code at Wiggert's hall led by B W Ingli of the Gateway Area council Boy Scouts. N J Weber plans a Hot Springs Ark vacation next week and Anton Saley will take his place at the Milwaukee yards. Sea tank cars of bean oil passed through the city on the Milwaukee road.
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la Crosse
Buffalo
Trempealeau
Boy Scout
N. J. Weber
Hot Springs
Ark
Anton Saley
Milwaukee Yards
Milwaukee Road
Seed Stock and Aid Shape U S China Relations
The article recounts Dr. Theodore Dykstra transporting 155 pounds of potatoes and 20 pounds of corn to China to aid famine relief and improve relations. It notes U S funded extensions under the good neighbor policy, sending scholars and 21 experts to assist China's postwar development and village industries.
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Theodore P. Dykstra
Washington
Dr. Dykstra
China
South Africa
Africa
Middle East
India
Chungking
United States
Middle West
Dykstra
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Beltsville, Mr
Pearl Harbor
Central Asia
Wisconsin political notes on Willkie and Wisconsin GOP figures
Wisconsin political report outlines Willkie friendly gestures from Charles Broughton and W. T. ville, and notes party doubts. It covers Leather D. Smith's upcoming senate campaign tour, Dr. C. A. Dawson as lieutenant governor favorite, Zimmerman’s control of the Dewey campaign in Wisconsin, and district caucus strategy in the Second and Eighth districts to consolidate GOP support before the primary.
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John Wyngaard
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Willkie
Charles E. Broughton
W. T.ville
GOP
Broughton
Evrne
Roosevelt
Goodland
Dawson
Zimmerman
Fred R. Zimmerman
Dewey
Sen
Ben Gettelman
Milwaukee
Congress
Forts Return Home End of War Era for Flying Fortress
The Dutchess, a U. S. Flying Fortress with 60 raids to her credit whose crew included Wisconsin men, is expected to be retired and returned home soon. Gunners Staff Sgts James E. Munson of South Milwaukee and Raymond J. Moessner of Menomonie listed among the crew.
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U. S
England
Dutchess
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press Excerpts
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press, a daily and Sunday paper, details editorial staff, publication details, and copyright notice. It notes location, ownership by the La Crosse Tribune Co, and AP association in a standard masthead style.
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LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
la Crosse Tribune Co
Cass Streets
la Crosse
Wis
LA Crosse the Beautiful
R. L. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
Tribune and Leader Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Associated Press
What About Italy A Critical Take On 1944 Campaigns
The piece argues Allied aims in Italy included Naples and Foggia airfields to strike Balkans and Hitler’s lands, while Rome offered only minor advantages. It notes winter delays due to German mountain defenses and harsh weather, plus resource strains from Western Europe prep. It criticizes Anzio as a failed diversion.
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Mons
Italian
Naples
Foggia
Balkans
Ces
Europe
Rome
Cassino
Anzio
Olive drab introduced as U S Army uniform color
A reader asks when olive drab first became the color of U S Army service uniforms. The War Department states olive drab was adopted shortly after the Spanish American War, with the period given as immediately after 1898.
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War Department
States
The Gilbert or Kingsmill Islands Discovery
The Gilbert or Kingsmill Islands were discovered in 1765 by John Byron, grandfather of Lord George Byron the poet.
Hat rivals and wagers anchor a curious wager tale
A quirky claim notes a hat maker able to produce a striking style that would gain fame by name. Dr Gebhardt acknowledges that M Lamartine won a bet, highlighting a playful contest tied to fashion and reputation.
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Dr. Gebhardt
M. Lamartine
Aldridge First Negro Actor to Play This Role
Ira Frederick Aldridge born 1805 died 1867 became the first Black actor to perform this significant Shakespearean role. His landmark stage work broke racial barriers in 19th century theatre, highlighting the era's evolving attitudes toward race and performance.
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Ira Frederick Aldridge
25th Anniversary of Women’s Vote in Britain
The notice marks February 6 1944 as the 25th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Britain. It notes that women gained the vote in 1918 and observes a quarter century since then with commemorations and reflections on progress in gender equality.
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Great Britain
Britain
Lightest and heaviest Birds Named
Hummingbirds weighing one twelfth of an ounce are the lightest birds in the United Geese. The wild turkey trumpeter swan and the Canada goose weigh from 15 to 31 pounds and are the heaviest birds.
How the United States combines vote and republican government
The government blends democracy and republicanism. The people govern through representatives they elect, and they also elect the president who heads the executive branch.
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United States of America
Origin of Dixie name tied to Dix on ten dollar bills
The commonly accepted explanation is that Dixie derives from the French word Dix meaning ten. It was printed on ten dollar notes issued by a New Orleans bank before the Civil War.
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Dixie
New Orleans
Largest grain go in the United States
The country’s biggest grain elevator is located in Kansas City Kansas. It handles vast shipments of grain for national distribution and serves as a key storage hub for farmers and exporters in the region.
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United States
T.A
Ree
Kansas City
Kansas
Milk per capita and Southwestern Power Administration facts
In 1942 the United States produced about 440 quarts of milk per person. The Southwestern Power Administration is the federal agency distributing the power generated by the Pensacola Denison and Norfolk dams located in Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas.
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United States
Southwestern Power Administration
Pensacola
Denison
Norfolk
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Aviator Horizontal 59 Mud 60 Ampere Clue Puzzle
A fragmented crossword style item lists clues across numbers 59 to 60 and 62 with hints like a noted aviator and Roman numeral style entries. It references months, elements, and abbreviations to fill a puzzle grid in a period newspaper format.
Puzzle Phrase: A Mixed Clue List Unfolds
A garbled OCR style list presents clues and partial answers across numbers. Read as a crossword themed fragment with varied entries from settings like ocean to compass points and names of people or places hinted by abbreviations.
Maiden name of Montgomery's mother
Maude Farrar was the maiden name of Montgomery's mother.
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Montgomery
P. B
Statue of Constantine the Great in Rome's Forum
A huge statue once stood in the Basilica of Constantine within the Roman Forum. Only the head and a few fragments remain.
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Existeence
Constantine the
Chrise
Containtine
Congress fight over wig loss on House floor sparks debate
A congressional clash over a wig incident erupted into a heated physical encounter as about 20 members engaged in a rough exchange during a tense debate on the House floor.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Television in actual commercial use grows in limited cities
Television has been in actual commercial use for several years but only in a few cities.
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O.T.H. A
Tea in England since 1657 and royal patronage
Tea arrived in England in 1657 and was introduced to the court by Katherine of Braganza. From its start it enjoyed royal patronage, and by the mid 18th century the tea habit expanded, with afternoon tea becoming a fashionable social event.
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England
Katherine of Braganza
Revised Home Law Booklet Offers Plain English Guide
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau advertises a revised up to date booklet on divorce laws wills property and trade marks aimed at lay readers. It lists fifteen cents postpaid and provides mailing instructions to Washington DC for delivery to readers on home law street rural route city state addresses.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Haskin
Washington, D.C
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Peter Edson
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H. R. Fuller
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H. G. Magelssen
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Minn
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Duncagen
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Canada
H. J. Burns
New Lisbon
J. C. Forsberg
Whitehall High School
Saturday Review
Sydney A. Main
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Tary
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