Invasion Rumors and Monsoon Pivot in World War II Fronts
Analysis notes rising invasion jitters across western Europe and India as mid May promises potential Allied action. It cites monsoon timing, Japanese setbacks in Burma, and Stilwell’s push toward Myitkyina as pivotal to linking India and China by air and land.
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Europe
Norway
North Sea
English Channel
Britain
Himalayas
India
Burma
Japan
Bay of Bengal
Imphal
Irrawady
China
Tokyo
Peiping
Hankow
Canton
Stilwell
Stimson
Washington
Upper
Myitkyina
Farm Machinery Shortage Sparks Debate on Policy Adequacy
American farmers face whether federal machinery policy will meet needs as 1940-41 output was slashed to 12 14 percent last year. The 1941 quota is about 80 percent, but experts say actual supply will fall short. Critics blame Washington planning while farmers press to meet food quotas for armed forces and lend-lease.
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Washington
Administration’s wartime labor policy misfires on Union seizure
The piece assails the administration for using force against the Ward plant and for failing to enact a postwar labor policy. It argues the government lacks courage to seize unions, favors employers with campaign ties, and applies laws unevenly between labor and management, urging Congress to enact fair, mandatory arbitration.
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Man Ward
War Labor Board
America
Department of Justice
Congress
Ward
Lewis and Coal Miners
Seversky argues for air war priorities and domestic mobilization
Major Alexander de Seversky urges revision of U S air policy to free transport aircraft for war needs and restore airline capacity. He cites production limits, training cuts, and the risk to wartime efficiency if military necessity overruns home fronts. He warns against hamstringing industry and transport, calling for unified policy and restoration of planes to airlines.
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Connecticut
Ralph S. Damon
American Airlines
Eeee Eee Ciiens
Ceeply
United States
Aerons
America
National Offic
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Filibuster Tactics Shadow Anti Poll Tax Fight in Senate
Senate debates over the anti poll tax bill loom as filibuster strategies emerge. Southern senators plan endless talk to block cloture while proponents argue federal action risks states rights. Debate could hinge on journal amendments and unani mous consent to proceed.
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Washington
Congress
Virginia
Mississippi
Alabama
Georg
House
Senate
Senator Journal
Senator Blank
Bloke
Blank
Ten Years Ago Campaign for Chamber Members Starts
Tribune recaps a Tuesday effort with eleven teams visiting businesses and individuals citywide to recruit Chamber of Commerce members. Girl Scout activities included a puppet show at Savior's Lutheran church and a major rally at the Teachers College attracting over 200 girls.
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Chamber of Commerce
Et Savior's Lutheran Church
Little Red Riding Hood
Teachers College
Police and Fire Commission
Joseph McGrath
John B. Webber
Board of Public Works
C. R. Pieper
YMCA
Kith and
Pine Streets
Farnam Streets
H. L. Tay
State Government Auto Travel Is Cut In 1943
The office of price administration reports a 1943 reduction of about 330 million miles in state government official car travel versus 1941. This saves roughly 22 million gallons of gas, 44,000 tires, and about 5,500 cens dollars in fuel and maintenance. New Hampshire leads with 64 percent cut, among 23 states with at least 40 percent reductions. other percentages include South Carolina 60 and Connecticut 56.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
District of Columbia
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Connecticut
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nevada
New Mexico
Idaho
Missouri
Montana
Wyoming
Arizona
Postwar autos and aviation fuels eyed for new high octane blends
Postwar refiners anticipate premium gasoline for cars and trucks while aviation fuels push toward 115/145 and 125/160 grades. Water injection offers short term power boosts for takeoff and combat, but true 100 octane remains the base, with performance gains from higher blends limited by engine design and fuel supply.
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Army
Navy
Refinery Ex
Germany
Some Thoughtful Republicans Question GOP Confidence in Wisconsin
Milwaukee observers report a sense that the Republican ranks may be overconfident after seven years in power. Delegates at the state party convention display inertia and a belief that victory is assured, while critiques focus on leadership quality and the potential amending of the direct primary law to empower the party in candidate selection.
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Milwaukee
Wis
GOP
Republican Party
Goodland
Wiley
Tse
Greetings Returned From Norway Inspire Decorah Family Ties
Decorah Iowa special correspondents report Alfred Kleppe a printer with Decorah Posten received holiday greetings in transit since November 3 from his father and eight relatives in Bergen Norway. They traveled via the Norwegian Red Cross to the local Red Cross chapter. Kleppe feared bad news but was relieved all relatives are well. He had avoided contact to spare them distress.
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Decorah
Alfred Kleppe
Decorah Posten
Bergen
Norway
Norwegian Red Cross
Red Cross
Kleppe
Grove Senior Class Schedule Exercises
Annual baccalaureate services set for May 14 at 2 p.m. in Soldiers Grove Auditorium led by Rev. J. N. Lunde. Commencement exercises planned for Friday May 19 at 8 p.m. with Rev. George Crow of the local church delivering remarks.
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Soldiers Grove
Wis
J. N. Lunde
George Crow
Diplomas To Be Awarded To Sixteen Sota Seniors
Sota Wisconsin will present diplomas to sixteen seniors. Named graduates include Cleo Marie Jones Delma Deloris Ewers Elsa Marie Erickson Buel B Dull Mary Francis Farrell Eleanor B Olston Mary Margaret Ehorn Connie Beth Peterson Harris W Schrick er Reginal Gander Cecil M Sterlingson Helen Marie Davidson Helene Alma Brigson and three armed forces members Arnold H Schoville Paul C Schneider Stanley L George.
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Sota
Wis
Cleo Marie Jones
Delma Deloris Ewers
Elsa Marie Erickson
Buel B. Dull
Mary Francis Farrell
Eleanor B. Olston
Mary Margaret Ehorn
Connie Beth Peterson
Harris W. Schricker
Reginal Gander
Cecil M. Sterlingson
Helen Marie Davidson
Helene Alma Brigson
Arnold H. Schoville
Paul C. Schneider
Stanley L. George
Doctor Lieutenant Commander in Navy from Wisconsin
ETTRICK Wis Special Doctor Oliver Tjoflat is a lieutenant commander in the U S navy stationed at the U S naval hospital Bethesda Md He graduated from Galesville high school and trained at the University of Wisconsin Madison Before the navy he worked at a hospital in St Louis He is the son of Mrs Eleanor Troflat formerly of Ettrick now in Whitehall His wife and three children stay in St Louis.
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Ettrick
Wis
Oliver Tjoflat
U. S. Navy
U. S. Naval Hospital
National Naval Medical Center
Bethesda
Tjoflat
Galesville High School
University of Wisconsin At
Whitehall
St. Louis
India’s Gandhi Release Sparks Revival of Coalition Talks
An Associated Press analysis notes Gandhi’s release from internment could help unite Indian factions with the British viceroy in a provisional war coalition. Heavily divided Hindu and Muslim groups might find common ground to support the Allied effort and seek a broader settlement for independence.
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Europe
India
Mahama Gandhi
Interment
England
Japan
Gandhi
Answers To Questions From The Tribune Information Bureau
A reader questions column provides brief factual answers on diverse topics. Topics include car part counts, African elephants, origins of major American sports, early African presence in America, animal behavior in paratroopers, War colors of the Wac, blue shell eggs from certain chickens, Canadian Air Force enlistment ages, national debt figures, coal-burning ships, World War I training duration, deep sea ascent records, Shelley's popular works, Jefferson's payment for Natural Bridge, and the opening of Pennsylvania Station in New York.
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Frank Hobson
New London
Connecticut
Shelley
Thomas Jefferson
Virginia
M.C.E. A
George III
England
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press Facts
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press are published by the La Crosse Tribune Co. from 4th and Cass Streets in La Crosse Wisconsin. The staff includes publisher T Burgess and editors R L Bangsberg A W Rice. The paper is dated June 23 1904 and is a member of The Associated Press.
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la Crosse Tribune Co
4Th
Cass Streets
la Crosse
Wis
LA Crosse the Beautiful
T. Burgess
R. Ll. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
Wiswee
Associated Press
Common causes of death for wild animals
Many wild animals do not die of old age. Pneumonia is one of the commonest causes of death. Starvation and other factors such as predation also contribute significantly.
Revised Law Book covers marriage, divorce and property topics
A practical 48 page booklet for laymen updates on marriage and divorce laws, immigration, contracts, notes, wills, property, copyrights and trademarks. The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau offers the Home Law Book for ten cents postpaid with a coin enclosure.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Name Street or Rural Route
Name Street or Rural Route City 8 mail to Washington D C.
JUVENILE STAR HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL PUZZLE LIST
A word puzzle listing numerous horizontal and vertical clues with numbers for each entry. Clues span ages, months, animals, letters, and common words, with many entries incomplete or misspelled.
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