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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1944
Page
4
Washington attorneys prepare a formal opinion on restoring veterans to their prewar jobs or equivalent positions. The issue covers civilians who advanced during service, shop job shrinkage, and possible court action with local district attorneys representing veterans. A Covington case seeks clarity on unresolved legal questions.
A dense schedule lists NBC CBS and BLU programs with show times from morning to late night. Notable items include Howard Barlow and Don Voorhees orchestras, Information Please, Blondie, Vox Pop, The Cavalcade of America, and The Radio Theater with Kenry Gladstone, plus news segments and various music and drama features across stations BLU NBC CBS and MBS.
McGREGOR Ia Special That the practice of soil conservation taken up by many Wisconsin and Iowa farmers in the last few years is not new to farmers of the Old World is brought out in a letter from Lieut Arno Corlett of McGregor Writing from Italy he said The way the ogahh Americans Every piece of fertilizer leaf and branch has a use All animal refuse is
Readable lines describe leaves and debris raked from yards and trees, piled high, and hauled to fields to enrich soil. The scene captures a community effort to recycle organic matter into farmland.
New Delhi reports say Gandhi will confer with Lord Wavell if his health permits after being released from Poona custody two days ago. Davidas Gandhi, his son, said Poona advises show his father in a less alarming condition than several days earlier.
At a monthly meeting the Stoddard school board hired staff for the coming year. Principal Frank Paudiler of La Crosse was rehired for his 17th term. Miss Charlotte Kohlhaus of La Crosse will supervise the intermediate grades with Miss Elverna Starch in the primary room.
Thousands suffer from rheumatism sciatica lumbago and neuritis cheer NORITO speedily easing muscular aches. The formula is claimed to work fast with an ironclad guarantee if the first three doses fail to relieve pain refund offered. See Graggist today for NORITO under guarantee.
From Anzio May 3 militia notes. Swazi labor troops under fire from 280-MM shells dubbed Mfongane meaning Hell of blue up. Soldiers endure, crave dances and wives, with Sobuza II urging continued service for a postwar boom as privates earn two shillings ninepence daily.
The War Department disclosed 183 618 war prisoners held by the United States with 133 135 Germans, 50 136 Italians and 374 Japanese. Camp locations spread across the country. An educational program aims to de Nazify prisoners by exposing them to democracy and easing labor shortages.
Chico a 444 year old collie shepherd dog owned by M A Ellerhoff of Allamakee county soil conservation committee has received an honorable discharge from service. He is at San Carlos California and may be returned to his master or disposed of to the government’s best interest. Chico joined service January 11 1943 and has served as a sentry dog.
Eddie Cantor described the Purple Heart circuit as the most important theater program, speaking at a testimonial dinner for his 35th anniversary in show business. About 1,500 attendees including stage, screen and radio leaders heard the remark.
The United States has lost 23 high officers in this war including 13 Army generals 8 Navy flag officers and 2 Marine generals. Killed in action and missing cases span four Army Navy and Marine Corps leaders with deaths in Iceland Sicily Pacific and Pearl Harbor among other theaters. Plane crashes and ship incidents account for many losses.
Scouts from 303 councils sold 68 123 178 dollars in Fourth War Loan bonds through 461 212 solicitation calls. Gateway Area council leader B W Ingli notes low participation due to not being asked. 2 150 Scouts on the roster in Gateway area with 984 La Crosse district members ready to help in various duties.
The Rev. Stanislaus Orlemanski of Springfield Massachusetts is returning home by plane after a 12 day visit to Russia. He had two audiences with Premier Stalin and described discussions on international affairs during the trip.
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