La Crosse Women Join Marine Corps Reserve
Letters from La Crosse women at Camp Lejeune report Marine Corps Women's Reserve is meeting expectations. Recruits, ages 20 to 35, express satisfaction with their roles as basic training continues. Local recruiting hours are 8:30 to 5:30 and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays in the federal building.
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la Crosse
Marine Corps Women’s Reserve
Corps
William Badger Street
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Golz
Marine
Bolivar Pagan Accused Of Delusions In Puerto Rico Row
Rexford Tugwell declares Bolivar Pagan, Puerto Rico resident commissioner in Washington, is from delusions and that supporters of Pagan oppose any change. Pagan is described as living under such influence amid strong opposition to reforms.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Rexford
Guy Tugwell
Bolivar Pagan
Washington
Pagan
Petroleum Industries Committee To Meet
Fliers of the county oil group will be elected for the next 12 months. Pietrek said the local oil men will discuss postwar reciprocity vehicle size and weight laws and highway funds diversion. A message from Hon Jamis R. Law state highway commissioner will be presented and a film titled Oil for Victory will be shown.
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Pietrek
Jamis R. Law
Coast Guardsmen Tell Story Of Three Japanese Prisoners
Coast Guard crew recounts capturing three Japanese prisoners aboard a ship. Nakki, Sakki, and Wakki impressed with endurance and education while facing malnutrition and fear. One prisoner walked out of the jungle unarmed after surrendering.
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Nakki
Epps
Sakki
Coast Guard
Departure sparks awkward humor amid tense arrival
An officer questioned prisoners awaiting departure, asking Tokyo then San 7 leading to whispered misrecollections. A prisoner whispered San Francisco, faintly, as the scene reflected brief humor amid a solemn moment.
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Tokyo
Grea
San Francisco
Francisco
Blood donors from Readstown head to Madison
Twenty five blood donors from Readstown will travel to Madison on Thursday to donate blood. The group accompanies a local drive organized by Wisepee.
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Readstown
Wisepee
Madison
Whitehall Auxiliary Plans Russian Relief Drive
American Legion Auxiliary okayed a Russian relief drive at its Monday meeting. They will pack three kits and solicit clothing for Russians via county nurse’s office in the courthouse basement on Saturday May 13. Members also donated to a crippled children’s home near Madison and prepare a bingo prize collection for Camp McCoy.
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Wis
American Legion Auxiliary
John Tt
Oo. Gtortaen
Court House
M. H. Ford
Cuuitiery Montey
Alf Wilberg
Madison
Gilbert Paulson
T. O. Rice
Camp McCoy
Romans Used Blue Paint To Highlight Veins For Attractiveness
Ancient Romans applied blue pigment to their arms to accentuate veins, aiming to appear more attractive. The practice reflects period beauty standards and cosmetic techniques of the era.
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Rome
Nazis Report More Sinkings By U Boats
Berlin radio claimed five merchant ships totaling 30 000 tons and eight destroyers and escort vessels were sunk in attacks on a convoy from Russia to England off Bear Island between Spitsbergen and Norway.
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London
Berlin
Russia
England
Bear Island
Spitsbergen
Norway
Library Opens New Shelby Branch Station
The La Crosse County Library creates a new library station in Shelby Town across Losey Boulevard from Elm Grove School at the Joseph Bendel home. Mrs Bendel named custodian and to serve the community.
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la Crosse County
Shelby
Losey Boulevard
Elm Grove
Joseph Bendel
Bendel
Stamp Collectors Hold $225 Million in Net Value
American philatelists maintain stamp collections valued at 225 million dollars with at least thirty holdings each worth 500 thousand or more.
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Marine Corps
Tugwell
Petroleum Industries Committee
Wingold
Grocer
Tor Ste
BAY Sta Milling Minnesota CO
Winona
Oe Ee
Rose ST
Libby
Otatoes
Pineapi
P Shafters
Ib. Libby
Alifornia
Ange
I Cleaner
N.B.C
Kroger Asst
Kellogg's
Wheaties
Ritz
Grahams
Coffee Kroger
Wisconsin
Texas
Mee
Florida
Kroger
Hills Brothers
Pound Jar
Mary Gardens
Pekoe
OSS
Rade A
Aled and
Dres
Chuck
Ian Sen Xn
Ars
Mavanuni
Ulud
Elbow
Spaghetti
Lee Ee Ae
Armour’s
Point Free
Mes
Rey Io
Sur
Asu
Avalon
Woodbury's Facial
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Whitehall
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