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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1944

Page

10

Readmission Terms Discussed For John L Lewis UMWA

AFT centers on John L Lewis readmission of the United Mine Workers. The issue is not only admission but the terms. Lewis or allies may push for a direct yes or no decision from the council. Green disavowed responsibility for the CIO at a Hatters gathering.

John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Lewis Council CIO Green United Hatters, Cap and Millinery

Haas Will Discuss Dewey Statement At Forum

Madison resident Grant C. Haas will discuss Dewey’s statement on U S foreign policy during a 7 30 p m forum in room 103 of the Vocational school. He will also speak on the arm and the peace plan of the Cocnesia institute experts.

Grant C. Haas Madison Dewey U.S Vocational School Cocnesia Institute

Suspend Quarrying Activity At Prison In Iowa

Anamosa Iowa reports a halt in quarrying operations due to manpower shortages affecting the prison site. Foremen cite reduced workforce and safety considerations as the reason for suspended activity.

Anamosa Iowa

Sedition Trial Delayed by Contempt Proceedings

In federal court Chief Justice Edward C. Eicher halted the sedition conspiracy trial of about 30 defendants until Wednesday after a contempt matter against defense attorney James J. Laughlin of Washington stopped proceedings. The judge said jury impanelment was impossible before midnight and the trial would restart. Milian St. George of Chicago was fined $20 for contempt after describing the proceedings.

Washington Edward C. Eicher Federal District Court Eicher James J. Laughlin Ceedings Milian St. George Chicago St. George

Appleton Man Enters Progressive Gubernatorial Race

Alexander O. Benz of Appleton president of the Aid Association for Lutherans announced his Progressive nomination bid for governor. A native of Mayville he taught school 18 years and ran a Fond du Lac business 12 years before joining the fraternal insurance field in 1929.

Appleton Wis Alexander O. Benz Aid Association For Lutherans Benz Mayville Fond du Lac Wisconsin

Hastings Reports Loss of 200 Pairs Of Hose

Ross Hastings, once a defendant in a dismissed bidder fraud case, was observed in front of a hotel where he reportedly stole 200 pairs of rayon stockings valued at 270 dollars.

Hastings Ross Hastings

Youngest American Admiral Spruance Catches Japs

Raymond Ames Spruance, 57, named full admiral, commanded air and amphibious forces in pivotal Pacific operations. From Midway to Tarawa and Makin, Kwajalein to Eniwetok, his leadership shaped successive victories and future naval tactics. He favors joint service, relentless effort, and constant improvement.

Washington Admi Navy Raymond Ames Spruance Pacific Kwajalein Roi Eniwetok Philippines Ilway Spruance Central Pacific Tarawa Makin Gilberts Battle of Midway Chester W. Nimitz Gilbert and Marshall Islands Tropics Annapolis West Point Iowa France Puerto Rico 10Th Naval District Pearl Harbor Admiral Spruance Baltimore Indianapolis Margaret Monrovia Calif Palau Yap

Hollywood Presents Midnight Zombie Jamboree at the Hollywood Theatre

A single midnight performance by Dr. Fredrick Karr known as the Original Rajah offers a stage show of spook manifestations. Prominent figures toast the Rajah as the greatest of all time. Advance tickets advised to avoid crowding, with a horror film run preceding the event for two shows in one admission.

Hollywood Theater Wonder Man Fredrick Karr Harry Houdini Bruce R. Hayward A. Conan Doyle Thomas Edison Thomas J. Burns Mary Baker Eddy Grandma

Missionaries First Yanks To Be Freed In Hollandia

Twelve American missionaries and nuns were freed after American troops captured Hollandia, ending 14 months of captivity. They were among 99 whites and 24 mixed-race prisoners rescued in the assault led by General Douglas MacArthur's forces. Brother Berchman of Kenosha, Wisconsin, was named among the freed. The group endured near-starvation rations and harsh treatment, with the captors forcing prisoners to move through swamp and mud.

Marlin Spencer Hollandia Dutch New Guinea Hollandia Douglas MacArthur Brother Berchman Kenosha Wis Society of the Divine Word Michael Sombar Wyoming Del

Eighth Grade Entertained By Holmen Freshman Students

Holmen Wisconsin awaited a style review as 45 eighth graders visited Holmen high school. Freshman girls modeled self made cotton dresses while demonstrations covered food preservation Red Cross work FHA activities hobbies meal prep grooming and infant care. Teachers and students guided tours through agriculture and shops with talks on activities curriculum and welcome.

Holmen Wis Holmen High School Lois Ann Ebentier Lila Aspesier Elsie Pederson Lucille Jostad Joyce de Boer Gladys Hemma Elvern Erickson Barbara Marking Red Cross Marie Peterson FHA Lila Aspeslet Dorothy Bratberg Constance Pederson Doris Moen Louise Jostad Gertrude DeBoer John Ofsteda T. C. Main Marion Hoff Joyce Timm Anna Marie Hoff

Girdle Elastic Used For Balloon Lacing

CHICAGO Ill Much elastic from women s girdles now forms lacing around barrage balloons used by United Nations ships for air defense as disclosed by the Sixth region of the United States maritime service. Canal aids drought area One Indian area hit by drought is aided by the Western Jumna canal extension costing 5 200 000 to supply water for about 125 000 acres and give temporary relief for Delhi Province and nearby districts from mid June to mid September annually. A dam is planned for the upper Jumna to provide permanent relief.

Chicago Ill United Nations United States Maritime Service India Jumna Canal Delhi Jumna

Munar's Taste For Fried Grasshoppers In Luzon

Corporal Lucio B. Munar of the 11th Armored Division develops a taste for fried grasshoppers a delicacy he grew fond of while serving on Luzon amid wartime conditions.

Camp Cooke Calif

Talks In His Sleep Sparks Letters to Soldier

Donald Waldron of Camp Howze Texas talked in his sleep praying for a letter from a girl. Days later he received 18 letters from 18 girls after an eavesdropping friend spread word to a girl friend and her 17 school mates.

Vicksburg Mich Donald Waldron Camp Howze Tex Waldron Raymond Waldron

Wisconsin MacArthur delegates vow to respect wish, make no commitments

Milwaukee three MacArthur pledged delegates to the Republican national convention said they would heed Gen Douglas MacArthurs rejection of a presidential draft but would not commit to their stance on other candidates. Dr John P Koehler Grant A Ritter and Stanley I Johnson spoke of keeping open minds until official guidance arrives.

Milwaukee Wisconsin MacArthur Douglas MacArthur John P. Koehler Koehler Grant A. Ritter Beloit Stanley I. Johnson

Only 3 Highways Manned To Roads

Sparta reports road conditions as drying up with heavy loads banned on only three state highways in the county. Highway 21 from US 12 to the Juneau county line remains restricted, Highway 33 from Cashton to the La Crosse county line is restricted, and Highway 168 from Highway 71 to the La Crosse county line also remains banned.

Sparta Wis Charles Dwyer Juneau County Cashton la Crosse County

Even Division Would Grant Eight Acre Farms to All

The remark notes that if the world’s tillable land were evenly divided among all people each person would receive an eight acre farm. It emphasizes the disparity between land availability and population.

Norito Relief Promises Quick Pain Loss for Neuritis

Thousands suffer rheumatism sciatica lumbago and neuritis pain from conditions named in this ad. It touts Norito as a fast acting remedy that relieves muscular aches and pains with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Sciatica Lumbego. Com Norito

Household Finance offers short term personal loans

Household Finance markets personal loans from 20 to 900 dollars for workers with no guarantors needed. Repayment can be up to 12 months with transparent charges and no hidden fees. Examples show monthly payments scaled to loan size and term, with early payoff allowed.

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