Two Soldiers And Guard Flee McCoy
Three from the 417th Infantry fled from the McCoy guardhouse in Tomah Wisconsin just after midnight stealing a black 1937 Chevrolet sedan with Wisconsin plate 474 555. Police say the men headed north. Emery is five feet ten, 145 pounds with black hair. all details point to a guardhouse escape in La Crosse County.
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MccCoy
Tomah
Wis
la Crosse County
Wisconsin
Emery
417Th Infantry
Prompt Payment Bill For War Claimants Passed
The senate approved a measure to assure prompt payment to war contractors whose contracts were terminated and sent it to the house. The vote was by voice, with debate limited to contract termination while broader demobilization aid and unemployment measures were set for later action.
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Washington
Senate
House
Kil
Mb Wis
Murray
D-Mont
Nazi Generals Charged in Plot for World War III
Charges allege General von Stuelpnagel and others conspired to wage a new world war. The document cites a plan by German officers to starve and pursue conquest, with a quoted remark on outcomes aimed for 25 years hence.
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von Stuelpnagel
Stuelpnagell
Gerbers
Students Here Discuss Current U S Problems at Teachers College
A May 17 event at the Teachers College gathers students to discuss pressing U S problems. The session features student speakers and faculty moderation addressing social and economic issues facing the nation.
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U. S
the Teachers College
University of Wisconsin Must Not Operate Printing Machines
Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the University may not operate two state owned printing machines. The injunction action was brought by Democrat Printing of Madison on September 10, 1943, claiming Article 4 Section 25 of the state constitution was violated by the machine operation.
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Madison
Wis
State Supreme Court
University of Wisconsin
Democrat Printing Company
The
Hour Of Decision At Hand Finland Told By Barkley
Senate Democratic Leader Barkley urged Finland to quit the war in a short wave message to Finland. He said it was high time for the Finnish people to press their government as the hour grew late.
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Washington
Finland
Office of War Information
Senate
Barkley
Kentucky
Wisconsin party eyes stronger ticket as August loom
County delegates discussed drafting Cyrus Philip of Milwaukee for governor amid a wider push for a robust slate. Philip refused the overtures despite being the party’s current choice for national committeeman. Ben Sias of Crosse County is noted in the same brief.
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Cyrus Philip
Milwaukee
Philip
Roosevelt Proclaims June 14 as Flag Day
President Roosevelt designated June 14 as Flag Day in a proclamation urging national unity and dedication to humanity. He framed the flag as a symbol for all Americans, noting diverse backgrounds and the shared duty to work, live, and strive together for freedom.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United Nations
Three Army Airmen Die In Plane Crash at Westover Field
Three Army airmen were killed when an Army bomber crashed about three-quarters of a mile from Westover field after take off. The plane burned on impact in Woodland. Names withheld pending next of kin notification. an immediate investigation was begun to determine the crash cause.
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Ludlow
Mass
Westover Field
Two Servicemen Seek County Offices in Wisconsin
Lieut Rudolph P. Reger in the Marshall Islands and Coxswain Evan C. Chambers with the Seabees in Boston announced their candidacies for county offices in Monroe Wisconsin. Both plan to file on the same ticket for deputy sheriff positions. Both are married.
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Monroe
Wis
Roe
Rudolph P. Reger
Marshall Islands
Evan C. Chambers
Seabees
Boston
County Ofmaries
Econeer
Ask Higher Special Delivery Mail Rates
Washington report shows a proposed increase to 14 cents for special delivery on first class mail up to two pounds. Charles A. Heiss, special consultant to the Postmaster General, told the House Post Office committee that the department loses about three cents per piece of special delivery mail.
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Washington
Charles A. Heiss
Peester
House Post Office Committee
Oshkosh College Instructor Dies After Illness
Dr. Hilda Taylor of Oshkosh state teachers college English department died Thursday after ill health since September. She taught in Iowa, Minnesota and North Dakota before joining the staff in 1928. Funeral services will be held there Saturday.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Hilda Taylor
Oshkosh State Teachers College
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
Bicycles For Soldiers Aid Women’s Volunteer Service Sets Up
The Women’s Volunteer Service of East-oe organizes bicycles for soldiers. Bikes are repaired and kept ready at the rail line location for use and are promptly returned after lending.
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The
Women's Volunteer Service of
East
Ser
County Clerk Issues 11500 Auto Plates
County Clerk Esther M. Domke announced the office issued about 11 500 license plates for 1944 automobiles in the first four months, with March peak at 7 000 plates. New plates were issued to 181 persons at rates of 17 in January 41 in February 46 in March and 77 in April, covering new cars and lapsed licenses since 1941.
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Esther M. Domke
Urges Farmers to Place Ammunition Orders
County Agent Walter E. Spreiter urged La Crosse county farmers to submit shotgun shell orders early. He warned supplies would be allocated by order of applications and advised not to wait until crows threaten grain. Application blanks are available at his office or local hardware stores.
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Walter E. Spreiter
la Crosse County
Republicans Attack FDR in Wartime Speech
A Republican speaker denounces Franklin D. Roosevelt as hindering the war effort and urges voters to consider changing leadership. The talk asserts internal divisions and foreign policy criticism, warning of delayed victory and higher costs unless a change occurs in November.
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Shawn Smith
United States
Reverend Klingmann Dies After Four Decades at Northwestern
The Rev. C Julius Klingmann longtime pastor of St Mark's Presbyterian and president of Northwestern College board died yesterday. Funeral services planned for Saturday.
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Watertown Wist
C. Julius Klingmann
St. Mark's
Army adopts strict impartiality rule for troops political info
The War Department on Thursday ordered army commanders to ensure strict impartiality in disseminating political information to troops. Rebroadcasts may occur with equal time for parties. magazines and newspapers may be distributed by soldier preference surveys. entertainment material will avoid political content. coverage must be impartial. editors or persuasive material require equal space for parties.
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Washington
War Department
Department
Army
United States
Secretary of War
Nurses Elect Oshkosh Officers
The 14th district of the Wisconsin State Nurses Association met in Oshkosh and elected officers including President Miss Catherine Stout Fond du Lac and Treasurer Miss Bessie Pease Oshkosh.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Wisconsin State Nurses’ Association
Catherine Stout
Fond du Lac
Bessie Pease
Osh
Oshkosh Office Elects Officers and Directors
Est vice-president Miss Katherine Weinman and 2nd vice-president Sister M Capistrana elected in Oshkosh joined by three directors Miss Caroline Banghart of Horicon Sister M Juliana and Miss Viola Volkman of Oshkosh in the local organization.
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Kosh
Katherine Weinman
Oshkosh
M. Capistrana
Caroline Banghart
Horicon
M. Juliana
Viola Volkman
Two Killed In Headon Cra On Highway 100 Near Hales Corner
Milwaukee dispatch reports a head on crash on Highway 100 near Hales Corner killed two bystanders and seriously injured three others. Robert Mallwitz, 33, and his 3 year old daughter Barbara Ann Mallwitz of Greenfield died. Ruth Mallwitz, 33, and Gene Socha, 23, were hospitalized in critical condition. Ian Kress, 20, riding with Socha, remained in poor condition.
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Milwaukee
Hales Corner
Robert Mallwitz
Barbara Ann
Greenfield
Mallwitz
Ruth
Gene Socha
Col General Hospital
Vin Kress
Dublin Bus Fares Rise Kept Busy by Passenger Rides
Dublin residents faced higher bus fares as last year saw strong riding numbers. The city’s public transport system reported sustained demand with riders relying on services amid rising costs.
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