Red Cross faces setback over 1500 tons of relief to Japanese POWs
John F. Cotton reports 1500 tons of food medicine and clothing sent for American prisoners of war lie in Vladivostok warehouses as Japan refuses to accept or distribute the aid. He warns Japanese leaders may learn mercy only as war turns.
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John F. Cotton
Washington
American Red Cross
Prisoners of War Relief
Federated Organizations For
Bataan Relief
Cotton
Japan
Red Cross
United Nations
La Prensa Resumes Publication Under Government Demand
The 85 year old Argentine newspaper returns after a five day suspension tied to a retraction of an editorial critiquing the health administration. Editors signal resilience, asserting the paper stays true to democracy and will continue fighting for principles despite government pressure.
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la Prensa
Farrell
Argentina
Uruguay
America
Navy and War Departments Face Consolidation Debate
A discussion over merging army and navy functions continues with a push for a joint Chiefs of Staff approach. The House committee aims to survey issues without forcing immediate legislation while seeking a forward path after the war.
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Ashington
Incusd
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Navy Departments
Mostev
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Secretary of War
Congress
Oe Ae Forrestal
Joint Chiefs of Staff
House Committee On
Army
Navy
Nolan
War and Navy Departments
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Dets
Armed Services
Navy Department
War Department
House Committee
Babson Predicts Postwar Outlooks and Inflation Risks
Babson Park Massachusetts author Roger W Babson outlines a postwar trajectory. He foresees demobilization after Germanys defeat and a brief peacetime period before potential inflationary scares and a 1950s downturn. He stresses education and expert skill as safeguards.
School facilities idle after 3 PM in summer shortage
Mrs. T. Grafton, educational consultant for the American Social Hygiene Association, urges cities to open schools after 3 o'clock and utilize facilities in summer, calling for more imaginative adjustments in school systems.
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T. Grafton
American Social Hygiene Association
Ghosts and Gatekeepers A Democrat insider writes
Washington reviewer details Charles Michelson once a Democratic publicity chief now author of The Ghost Talks. He recalls shaping public image from 1929 to 1943 and argues campaigns resemble shell games where voters favor personalities over principles. He notes fatigue and cautious critique of both parties.
La Crosse Prepares for School Work and Local Notices
Ten years ago A Fairchild urged part time jobs for students to continue studies at Crosse State Teachers. Hogan PTA elected officers. Three five inning games start La Crosse Legion baseball at Copeland Park Saturday. Twenty years ago a 60 ton freight packet barge Hennepin docked at the local levee. An art exhibit opens at Chamber of Commerce. Edna Jolivette to participate in May fete at Madison. Joseph Boschert named sergeant at arms of Catholic Knights convention in Chicago. Moving pictures on Dietz controversy toured the state. Street Railway to place conductors on all cars on 7th street line and others soon. Kiene residence torn down for Schtngen flats. Ole E. Sanbo dies at 502 Oakland Street.
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Crosse
J Watkins Emeeny
Hennepin
Main
Pearl Streets
Chamber of Commerce
J. Baur
Bud
Ironwood
Mich
Marion
State Street
Edna Jolivette
la Crosse
Madison
Jolivette
Joseph Boschert
National Convention of
Catholic Knights
Chicago
Clarence Dietz
John Dietz
Cameron Dam
Dietz
Galesville Student To Go To Chicago
Jack Tibbitts of Galesville high school will join five state winners in Chicago May 12 13 as guests of Prairie Farmer. He may speak on the WLS program at 12 30 Saturday and has been elected president of the FFA for the coming year starting next fall.
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Galesville
Wis
Jack Tibbitts
Galesville High School
Chicago
Prairie Farmer
Jack
WLS
Tibbitts
North Bend
FFA
Irvine Engen
Bennett Evenson
Howard Bell
Ted Tibbi
Me Richardson
Tinel
Jame
Accent Cheera
Whitehall
Eee
J. O. Beadle
Kenneth Kopp
It Didn’t Rain So Illinois Man Pays Off
Cal Waggoner an 83 year old retired bank employee in Decatur Illinois bet on rain on May 10 for 38 years. He watched the sky from dawn to midnight hoping for a sprinkle but the sun shone in the morning and clouds formed by noon. He plans to pay off today.
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Michelson
Democratic National Committee
Decatur
Ill
Cal Waggoner
Waggoner
J. D. Chambliss
C. O
Army
I. G
Irregularities in War Procurement Spur Truman Committee Action
Citizens’ mail to the Truman committee uncovers alleged collusion between post officials over construction and maintenance. Army inspector general charges two officers, Col Raymond Marsh and Maj John W Copeland, with misused funds and improper projects.
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Senate Truman
National Defense Program
Ordnance
Truman Committee
War Department
Raymond Marsh
John W. Copeland
Marking Time in Wisconsin GOP After Primary Decision
Wisconsin Republicans linger after Milwaukee convention as primary endorsements are postponed until after the August 15 vote. Gov Goodland is favored for the nomination, with Kenny and Milton Murray as main challengers risking split opposition and complex intra party dynamics.
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John Wyngaard
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Orison
Gov. Goodland
Milwaukee
Goodland
Walter S. Goodland
Good
Kenny
Anti Re -Goodland
D. J. Kenny
Milton T. Murray
Legion
Camaign
Murray
First Lady Sees Soldier and Prefers Tonic Visit Over Entertainers
In Pittsburgh Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt told Pvt. James F. Boyle in Deshon General Hospital that her army visits serve as a tonic for war-weary troops. Boyle, a New Zealand acquaintance, said he values her visits more than stage or movie entertainers. She added she would not travel abroad unless she felt useful.
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Pittsburgh
Escanaba
Mich
New Zealand
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
James F. Boyle
Deshon General Hospital
Butler
Pvt. Boyle
Steel City
Iet
Spartan Arrives in British Isles Safely
Lieut. Edward D. Jones co pilot of a B 17 Flying Fortress has reached the British Isles landing in Scotland his parents Mr and Mrs Eben E Jones learned in a letter this week Jones a former University of Wisconsin athlete was reported by the Tribune Sparta Bureau.
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Tribune
Sparta Bureau
Sparta
Wis
Edward D. Jones
British Isles
Scotland
Eben E. Jones
Jones
University of Wisconsin
La Crosse Tribune Brief Publication Notice
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press is a daily and Sunday newspaper published by the La Crosse Tribune Co. at 4th and Cass Streets La Crosse Wisconsin with editors and staff listed. This notice documents publication details and AP association status.
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LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
la Crosse Tribune Co
4Th and
Cass Streets
la Crosse
Wis
D Day Preparations by DeWitt MacKenzie War Analyst
Allied bombing and other preparations for D day near peak as all forces gear for the invasion of western Europe. The piece notes Sevastopol's recapture aiding the Soviet push and Allied naval bombardment and air power will lead the operation with a vast invasion fleet ready for the assault.
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Dewitt Macken
Associated Press
Berlin
Png
Winston Churchill
Sevastopol
Light Brigade
Florence Nightingale
Red Army
Europe
Questions Answered by the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Readers submit inquiries on topics from twin chicks to Lend-Lease, flags, Army temper, and the Horizon Club. The column cites brief facts: double yolk eggs rarely hatch, about 205 independent federal agencies exist, 15 tons of violet flowers yield a pound of violet oil, England led Lend-Lease exports at 42.3 percent in 1943, blue field flags for government use, cadre in the Army describes a skeletal or regimental staff, and Horizon Club is the senior Camp Fire Girls organization for high school girls.
Paderewski Wrote Symphony In B Minor Performed In US
The composer Paderewski wrote a symphony in B minor which was performed in the United States by the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Max Fiedler in February.
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Paderewski
United States
Boston
Max Fiedler
Questions and Answers on History and Civics
A series of quiz items covers origins of the cat's paw expression and Wilson's last act, Negro publications counts, Jose Iturbi's nickname in Mexico City, garden-Palace length, Boston’s first water system, and definitions of essential oils framed as concise Q and A items.
Crossword Clue Puzzle Mentions Abbreviations and Hints
A brainteaser style grid lists clues and partial answers. Entries include PRESIDENT HORIZONTAL 1 7 Pictured 25 Rips 27 Caterpillar hairs 28 Exists 29 Of the thing 30 Like 31 South Dakota abbr 32 Babylonian deity 33 Pint abbr 34 Parcel post 36 Symbol for samarium 38 Parent 40 Endures 42 Sleeping vision 44 Malt drinks 45 Festival 49 Rational 50 Sweet potato 51 Mean 53 Metal 54 Out of and other garbled fragments.
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South Dakota
Handy Letter Writer Promises Guides for Writing
The Handy Letter Writer offers general rules of correspondence and accepted forms for business or social writing. It includes forty eight or more than eighty sample forms and a coupon offer in the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau from Washington DC with a 15 cent enclosure.
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Handy
la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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