Purple Heart for Victor Stafslien Lost in Pacific
Mr and Mrs Melvin Stafslien of Viroqua receive the Purple Heart citation for Victor T Stafslien killed in action after being wounded during the Marianas campaign. The Vernon county native enlisted January 1942, served as a farm herdman, trained at Camp Elliott, and died February 19 1944 after being wounded on Eniwetok February 18. Memorial services were held at Upper Coon Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Melvin Stafslien
Victor T. Stafslien
Upper Coon Valley
Nord
H. C. Bach
Pfc
Stafslien
Coon
Don’t Kill Hitler Says H G Wells
London based historian H G Wells in a contemporary memoir argues against killing Hitler. He suggests certifying Hitler and confining him in a criminal lunatics’ asylum. Wells also states Rudolf Hess should have been shot. The 212-page edition is limited to 2,000 copies, priced at two guineas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
H. G. Wells
Hitler
Rudolf Hess
Britain
Se Egies
Sweden Tightens Ball Bearing Exports Amid German Demands
Sweden limits ball bearing shipments under the 1944 trade pact as Germany seeks more bearings. Stanton Griffis continues talks with Swedish manufacturers to steer production to Allied contracts while Russia joins U S and Britain in pressing Sweden to cut off shipments to Germany.
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Germany
Sweden
Stanton Griffis
Gerto Allied
Griffis
Washington
Russia
United States
Britain
Suspension Of Freight Rate Hike Continues
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that the order suspending railroad freight rate increases remains in effect until January. Trucking interests urged modification to permit earlier collection of higher rates. The commission said the additional revenue from increases authorized in April 1943 was not necessary to meet national transportation policy objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Polish Troops Hold Against Heavy German Counterattack
Polish forces in Italy press an urgent defense against a furious German counterattack after a tough advance. Casualties mount on both sides as Poles, homeless and separated from families, regroup to renew their assault in a desperate battle for their future and homes.
OPA Sets Radio Tube Markups to Curb Black Market
The order effective May 20 imposes testing fees up to 50 cents for tested tubes and up to $1 if testing requires removal of mechanisms. No charge for tubes brought to shops remains, and a 90 day guarantee is reaffirmed. Retail ceilings reference March 1942 prices, with ranges from $0.70 to $1.30 depending on radio type, aimed at halting widespread abuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Chers
Wrecked Oldest Town Building Recalled by Amos Pearsall
Amos Pearsall recalls the destruction of the town’s oldest residence after last summer’s flood. He describes dense woods, a creek along what is now McGregor's main street, and pine lumber rafted down the river for a roof. The owner E C plans to reuse salvaged timber at a quarry project for the Burlington railroad.
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Amos Pearsall
McGregor
Madison
Wis
E. C
Wyalusing
Burlington Railroad
Obituaries Notice from La Crosse Area
The obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs Thea B Moe 80 of 805 South 16th Street and Mrs Emma Scholl 63 of Stoddard Wis plus Florence G Hoffmann with funeral changes. Moe born Norway July 23 1863 leaves four daughters a son two sisters four brothers and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services for Moe are Tuesday at 2 pm in Sletten McKee South Chapel. Burial Oak Grove. Scholl died Sunday in a local hospital survived by husband three nieces and seven nephews. Funeral at the home in Stoddard Tuesday 3 pm with calls at Dwyer Funeral Home Monday 7 to 9 pm. Hoffmanns funeral postponed to Wednesday 2 pm at St Pauls Lutheran Onalaska due to late arriving son Robert in the U S Marine Corps. Calls at Sletten McKee north chapel Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea Moe
South 16Th Street
Norway
Laura Edwards
Archie Johnson
Minneapolis
Emma Scholl
Stoddard
Wis
O. S. Paulson
Dwyer
Florence G. Hoffmann
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Onalaska
Robert
U. S. Marine Corp
Sletten-McKee Company
Bitker Resigns As Milwaukee OPA District Chief
Bruno V. Bitker resigns as Milwaukee district director of the Office of Price Administration effective June 1. He cites neglected personal affairs and exhausting work pressure over two and a half years, having served since leading the original state rationing office and then the district post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Bruno V. Bitker
Office of Price Administration
Bitker
Raescape Chicago
CPA
Don Allen
Publisher's Mother Dies in Wisconsin Rapids
Mrs Myra S Huffman 79 mother of William F Huffman publisher of the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune died Monday at her son's home in Wisconsin Rapids Funeral services set for Wednesday in Rockford.
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Wisconsin Rapids
Wis
Myra S. Huffman
William F. Huffman
Ribune
Rockford
Cataract Soldier Reported Prisoner of Germans
Mr and Mrs Grover Storandt of Cataract learned their son Sgt Robert Storandt is a prisoner of war in Germany. He was reported missing in action April 23 after a raid over Germany on April 9. Storandt served as radio operator on a bomber and entered service in November 1942 at Sheppard Field Texas. He trained in Sioux Falls South Dakota Harlingen Texas and Byersburg Tennessee and landed in England in February.
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Tex
Byersburg
Tenn
England
Wisconsin Association For Disabled gathers in Whitehall
The Wisconsin Association For Disabled elected officers including vice president Mrs William Call of Strum and secretary treasurer Mrs C E Fugina. Miss Edith Bartlett reported a May 1 treasury balance of 534.26 with 1059.04 Easter receipts, total 1593.30. Half the seal sale proceeds go to the state fund with per precinct totals listed.
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Whitehall
Wis
Martin A. Wiemer
J. H. Smith
Osseo
William Call
Strum
C. E. Fugina
L. C. Larson
Edith Bartlett
Galesville
Bartlett
Treasury
Blair
Dodge
Trempealeau
Arcadia
E1rick
Eleva
Pigeon Falls
Independence
Trempealeau County
Deaths Last Night Reported From Several Cities
William B. Bizzell 68 former Oklahoma State University president emeritus died in Norman. William Thomas Miller 45 chief of the air carrier division in Washington native of Detroit. Martin B. Miller 44 Idaho Statesman managing editor died in Boise. Territer Lanne Eugene Steinach 83 known as the monkey gland doctor in Vienna noted for rejuvenation work from 1910 onward.
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Ube Associated Press
Norman, Okla
William B. Bizzell
Oklahoma University
Washington
William Thomas Miller
Air Carrier Division
The
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Detroit
Boise, Idaho
Martin B. Miller
Idaho Evening Statesman
Territer
Lanne
Eugene Steinach
Vienna
High Court Clears Prostitute Employers
The U S Supreme Court in a 5 4 decision overturns convictions of Jensen and partners who ran Nifty Rooms after a vacation trip with prostitutes across state lines. Justice Murphy writes the majority that evidence did not prove interstate transport for prostitution beyond a reasonable doubt. Chief Justice Stone dissents, criticizing the record as supporting only ordinary prostitution business. Hans Mortensen was fined $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Murphy
Stone
Black
Reed
Douglas
Nebraska
Justice Department
Salt Lake City
Fty Prey Lodge
Grand N Neb
Jensen
Hans Mortensen
Carbide Discovery Traced to Spray North Carolina
The element carbide was first discovered in 1892 at Spray in North Carolina, marking a milestone in industrial chemistry. The find linked to early efforts in chemical research and production in the region.
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Spray, N. C
Priest Reconciled To His Suspension
Springfield diocese says Rev. Stanislaus Orlemanski accepted a diocese imposed suspension after unauthorized Moscow trip. He may enter a monastery for an indefinite period while material from Russia is reviewed. Some friends expect a monastery near Pittsburgh or Cleveland.
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Springfield
Stanislaus Orlemanski
Moscow
George Shea
Shea
Orlemanski
Thomas O'Leary
Fr. Orlemanski
Stanley Ak
Fr. Shea
Father Orlemanski
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Russia
Washington
Holy See
Polish envoy to Moscow reports good news on Poland
Washington says Father Orlemanski should deliver a report to Washington after his twelve day Moscow visit to meet Premier Stalin and inspect Polish army forces. He stated he brought back good news but has not disclosed details.
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Washington
Father Orlemanski
Stalin
Russia
Poland
Orlemanski
Moscow
Priest Orlemanski suspended for leaving diocese without permission
The Polish American priest Father Orlemanski, of the Springfield Mass diocese, was suspended indefinitely by Bishop O Leary after he left for Moscow for a conference with Stalin without bishop approval. He was barred from saying Mass administering sacraments or taking part in public church functions.
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Fr. Shea
Father Orlemanski
Springfield
Osion
Thesaae M. O'Leary
St. Stanislaus
O'Leary
Orlemanski
Moscow
Josef Stalin
George A. Shea
Henry C. Cassidy
Stalin
Stanislaus Lemanski
Mass
Pravda
United States
Kremlin
Vatican
New York
Associated Press
London
Apostolic Delegate
Washington
Stanislaus Orlemanski
Open Air Screening Of Government Films Announced
A public open air screening of restricted government films is planned for 8 p.m. Monday on the courthouse square. The event is organized by representatives of the WAC recruiting organization and was announced Monday morning. Permission was granted by R. W. Davis, county board chairman.
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Court House Square
Wac
R. W. Davis
Stevens Point Man Elected Wisconsin Junior Chamber Head
Green Bay Wis. Woodrow Dagneau of Stevens Point was elected president of the Wisconsin Junior Chamber of Commerce. Racine was chosen as the 1945 site. The 1944 convention closed with about 250 attendees. Robert Hammerschlag of Milwaukee and Ed Higgins of Racine were reelected vice presidents. Ralph Culbertson of Green Bay named to a vice president post for the first time. A new secretary and treasurer will be appointed by Dagneau.
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Green Bay
Wis
Woodrow Dagneau
Stevens Point
Wisconsin Junior Chamber of Commerce
Racine
Robert Hammerschlag
Milwaukee
Ed Higgins
Ralph Culbertson
Dagneau
War Production Board lifts glass container ban for six foods
The War Production Board lifted its ban on glass containers and metal closures for six food products. The approved items include chicken and turkey a la king, chicken and turkey egg noodles, boned turkey, meat loaf, clam broth, and soup mix in dehydrated or paste form.
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Washington
War Production Board
Edward Meyer Missing In Action Over Italy
Second Lieut Edward J Meyer from New Amsterdam Wisconsin has been missing in action over Italy since April 12. He enlisted in 1940, trained at Fort Bragg Maxwell Field and Craig Field earning silver wings October 9 1942. He later served at MacDill Field and in 1944 was sent overseas to North Africa then Italy.
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Edward J. Meyer
Italy
New Amsterdam
Wis
C. H. Meyer
Meyer
Fort Bragg
N. C
Maxwell Field
Ala
Jackson
Miss
Craig Field
MacDill Field
Fla
French North Africa
Aerialist Patricia Cartier Hurt in 30-Foot Fall
Patricia Cartier a 21 year old aerialist with the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus was reported in fair condition after a 30 foot fall at Madison Square Garden. She suffered fractures to an ankle and wrist and internal injuries while performing a matinee yesterday after miscalculating distance to a trapeze.
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New York
Patricia Cartier
Madison Square Garden
Polyclinic Hospital
Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Haas to discuss Allied invasion strategy Monday forum
Grant C. Haas of Madison will host a lecture in room 103 at the Vocational School Monday at 7 30 p m. He will outline the strategy of Allied invasion and also cover current events in his forum session.
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Grant C. Haas
Madison
Oklahoma Leads Off For 4th Term
Oklahoma Democrats begin the drive for a fourth term as 22 delegates support Roosevelt. California and New Jersey primaries will vote tomorrow on a first ballot Roosevelt nomination. Delaware and Montana delegations are seen as Roosevelt inclined. Washington is set to reach 677 pledged votes, 589 needed for nomination.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
California
New Jersey
Roosevelt
Delaware
Montanas
Montana
Washington
Wallace
Earl Warren
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Thomas Brent
New York
Wall Edge
Dewey
John W. Bricker
Grants One Divorce At Session Of Court
Judge Robert S. Cowie granted a divorce to Frank L. Olson of 1802 George Street from Julia Olson of 1303 Charles Street on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The defendant’s counterclaim was withdrawn and a separation agreement was ordered in lieu of alimony. The couple had no children.
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Robert S. Cowie
Cire Cuit Court
Frank L. Olson
George Street
Julia Olson
Charles Street
Kitzman Heads UAW District Council In Milwaukee
Harvey H. Kitzman of Racine elected president of UAW CIO district council No 1, succeeding Roy Speth of Milwaukee. Ray Nelson of Milwaukee named vice president and Bob Stack of Chicago named secretary treasurer. The council endorsed Roosevelt for a fourth term praising wartime leadership and progressive steps since Lincoln era.
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Kitzman
UAW
Milwaukee
Harvey H. Kitzman
Racine
United Auto Workers Cio
Roy Speth
Ray Nelson
Bob Stack
Chicago
Roosevelt
United States
Lincoln
Itching and Smarting Relieved by Medi Ced Powder
A brief line notes relief from itching and smarting by sprinkling with Medi Ced powder. The terse item suggests a topical remedy as a quick fix for irritation.
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Thea B. Moe
Hoople
Eivo
Avon
S Bicycle
Batle
Civillaus
Wisconsin Association For Disabled Gather
Arthur G. Benson
M. D. Tuvsician and Surgion
Rivoli Bidg
Throne
Tera M. Swéa
Pr. M
Bethany Gospel Tabernacle
Onalaska Avenue
Mike Peterson
Williams Bay
Peterson
Winifred Larsen
Frances Swanson
Belvidere, Ill
Pitzner
Main
Schneider Heating & Air Conditioning Co
Stevens Point Man Junior Chamber
Edward Meyer
Haas Topic
la Crosse
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