Postwar aviation regulation faces state vs federal control
The Green Bay Press Gazette argues for uniform postwar aviation rules with strong state aeronautics boards. It warns that federal Lea and McCarran bills would centralize or preserve state powers over intrastate air traffic, urging continued state jurisdiction and a clear highway-of-the-air framework.
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Wisconsin
Washington
Green Bay Press- Gazette
Press-Gazette
United States
House of Representatives
McCarran
Senate
Comilia
Lea
Spain Reopens Oil Shipments as Allies Gain Concessions
The Allies secure Spain renewals of Caribbean oil at prewar levels in exchange for cutting wolfram exports to Germany to near zero. Madrid touts neutrality, but the accord signals Franco’s shift away from Axis aims and a diplomatic victory for the Allies.
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Spain
Caribbean
Germany
Francisco Franco
Madrid
Franco
Wildflowers Spur Spring Bouquet Hype Across Fields
Readers anticipate a bloom rush as people roam outdoors to gather spring bouquets. The season’s fresh-picked floral trend highlights nature’s early colors and the appeal of field walks for home arrangements.
Observers Concede Nominations to Dewey and Roosevelt
Some observers concede the nominations to Dewey and Roosevelt as the race narrows. The dark horse option loses ground and its supporters fade from view.
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Dewey
Roosevelt
Search for Untouched European Spot Amid Bomb Damage News
A tongue in cheek remark underscores the difficulty of finding a location in Europe untouched by bomb damage. The comment highlights the widespread devastation and the ongoing impact on communities and infrastructure.
Spiritual approach offers path to unity amid wartime strain
A columnist argues the Montgomery Ward case exposes political friction and urges a return to the spiritual approach of admitting errors and pursuing reason. The piece emphasizes leadership by example from the president, Congress, and press to foster national unity before Europe’s invasion.
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Montgomery Ward
Co Rae
War Labor Board
Ward
Congress
Jesus
Europe
Seversky argues for unified air power in national strategy
Major Alexander P. de Seversky contends that strategic planning must center on air power and a single national defense authority. He warns that separate army and navy controls waste resources, duplications, and risk collapse under weight, urging a total reorganization to harness aviation's global reach.
Authority Of Local Draft Boards Sets New Deferment Rules
Washington reports that selective service policy now lets local draft boards defer men 30 to 37 if they are regularly in war production or health safety work. Boards decide who is “necessary” or can be reclassified to 2-A or 2-B, with appeals possible. Sixty states may see varied applications as boards interpret national guidance.
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Washington
Aloe
Eee
War Manpower Commission
Inspector General
Peterson
I. G
D. J. Kenny
Walter S. Goodland
Milton T. Murray
Ican
GOP
Congress
Wisconsin
Ten Years Ago Nostalgia and Local Notices
Tributes and memories mark ten years ago with Albin Bina pianist guest from Wisconsin School for the Blind. a Mothers Day service planned May 13 at Congregational church. Mader Clothiers lose to Nelson Clothiers in City league bowling title decider.
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Vocational Commercial Club
Albin Bina
Wisconsin School For the Blind
Janesville
Congregational Church
Mader Clothiers
Nelson Clothiers
Burlington Road
Inter-State Oil Company
Wisconsin
la Crossa
Cities Service Company
C. C. Mosher
Avon Street
Sparta
Buchen Declines Lieut Governor Run for Wisconsin Senate Return
State Senator Gustave W. Buchen said he will not seek the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. He stated he would only run if endorsed at the state Republican convention in Milwaukee, which declined to endorse any candidate. He will seek reelection to the Senate.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Gustave W. Buchen
Milwaukee
Buchen
Senate
Watchdogs Prowl By I G Inspector General In Army
The article explains the army inspector general system. It details complaints handling, annual and wartime inspections, and the roles of lieutenant colonels captains and officers assigned to divisions. It notes reporting processes from units to Washington and the expansion of the office into air force and overseas theaters.
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Army
C. O
Service Command
Air Eee
Maj
Junius W. Jones
Uate
A? Ce
Air Forces
Elliott D. Cooke
Washington
War Department
Wisconsin parties struggle to recruit candidates in 1946 race
In Wisconsin the Democrats Progressives and Republicans all report difficulty fielding candidates for major offices in the 1946 elections. Leaders note a lack of enthusiasm and many potential hopefuls declining offers, with talk of a possible dark horse and calls for fresh figures to run.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Wausau
Kenneth Hones
GOP
Magill Dies Former Beloit Mayor and Contractor
William K. Magill 84 who served Beloit as mayor from 1926 to 1929 and held multiple local offices including Rock County board member for 14 years and alderman for nine years died Thursday. A building contractor he erected more than 1 000 homes in Beloit before Beloit adopted the city manager form of government.
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Beloit
Wis
William K. Magill
Rock County Board
French Admiral Guilty of Treason Convicted in Algeria
A special military tribunal in Algiers convicted Admiral Edmond Derrien, 61, former commander at Bizerte, of treason for surrendering French forces to Germany during the North Africa invasion and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
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Algiers
Edmond Derrien
Bizerte
North Africa
Roots Wear Armor Protecting Growing Tips
Roots wear a protective cap at their tip formed by specialized cells. As the cap is worn away, new cells take its place, shielding the growing root tip during soil penetration.
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press newspaper record
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press details their publication status, address, publishers and editors, and their Associated Press affiliation. It notes second class matter status from 1904 and membership in the Lee Newspaper Syndicate.
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LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
la Crosse Tribune Co
Cass Streets
la Crosse
the Beautiful
W. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
Wis
Tribune and Leader Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Associated Press
Allied Offensives in Europe Tied to D-Day Invasion
The column weighs Paris radio forecasts that the Italian upheaval relates to the western invasion and notes Allied air and ground actions build toward D-day. It explains German shifts in Italy and posits the Anzio breakout, while stressing coordinated but staggered Allied blow outcomes across theaters.
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Italy
Paris
Europe
France
Mediterranean
Anzio
Hitler
Italian
Rome
Answers to Questions from The Information Bureau
Reader questions cover alfalfa seed counts about 225000 per pound, Dunkirk troops mainly British with Indian Transport Corps, estivation in tropical animals, Britain’s 21001925 gross tons merchant fleet leadership, Myra Hess’s Jewish background, 47 men shoe styles, glycerin from animal fats about 10.7 percent with recoveries above 85 percent, straw hats in ancient Rome, Mayflower child Oceanus Hopkins, notable long Broadway runs Uncle Tom's Cabin and Ben Hur, Brenner Pass height about 4470 feet, and the bar of Michelangelo as the frontal bone.
Quick Q and A from the Roosevelt cabinet to Hawaii telephony
A series of concise trivia Q and A items cover Roosevelt's cabinet members Hull Ickes and Perkins, biblical manna meaning, pearl shapes, Victory garden production, the word alright, India ink origin, water depth, and U S Hawaii telephone link via shortwave.
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Roosevelt
S.H. A
Hull
Interior
Ickes
Labor
Perkins
Pictured famous novelist and related clues
Puzzle style entry listing various labeled clues from 1 to 53 with missing letters and abbreviations. Includes hints like Back Unclad Fate Beverage Symbol illinium Street Part of drill Exist Pedal digit Eradicate and other wordplay items across multiple definitions.
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Illinium
Common Household Pests Guide From Government Effort
The United States government has spent years directing a war on common household pests. A booklet summarizing the results is offered for ten cents via the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington DC.
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United States
la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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