Allied warning signals big war changes in Europe
In May reports Washington London and Moscow issue a joint warning to Finland Hungary Bulgaria and Romania to exit the Axis or face consequences. Allied offensives in Italy strain German resources while Russian forces mass near the Balkans signaling a likely next major drive from the east.
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Germany
Europe
Tion
Washington
London
Moscow
Finland
Hungary
Bulgaria
Romania
Axis
Italy
English Channel
Danube
Black Sea
Hitler
Balkan
Balkans
Galati
Russia
United States Air Bases Dominate Pacific and Atlantic Rights
The United States has spent about 1.5 billion dollars to base airfields worldwide and holds strong positions in the Pacific via Hawaii Alaska and the Aleutians. Congress grows concerned over Atlantic air rights while submarine bases in the West Indies Bermuda and Newfoundland may see commercial use by the US and Britain.
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United States
Pacific
Hawaii
Alaska
Aleutians
Atlantic
Congress
West Indies
Bermuda
Newfoundland
Britain
Russia
Roosevelt frames argument to replace worn political horse
The excerpt from an April 18 1932 address in St Paul Minn quotes Franklin D Roosevelt arguing against the “don’t change horses” stance. He says the old car with two cylinders should be swapped for one that starts uphill on four, defending replacement of public officials when needed.
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St. Paul, Minn
Franklin D. Roosevelt
More ice cream coming for civilians as strawberry season nears
Officials announce that additional ice cream supplies will be available to the public soon while the strawberry harvest approaches, signaling a shift to warmer weather treats.
Dies Committee Fallout Signals Sustained Political Pressure
Analysis argues the Dies committee exceeded simple health concerns in its Texas district exit and warns that the committee’s influence and investigative zeal may endure beyond Martin Dies. It cautions against assuming a shutdown ends congressional probes into alleged extremism and calls for ongoing scrutiny.
Seversky on War by Major Alexander P de Seversky
Seversky argues air power must first destroy the enemy air force to win, not rely on surface battles. He compares air superiority to naval command, noting the need to disarm Germany’s air defenses before a decisive onslaught and outlines the April 23 Anglo American statement on destroying the German air force to end armed resistance.
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Alexander P. de Seversky
Europe
Hitler
Themo
London
Germany
Sh-h! Government listening in on phone lines
James Marlow and George Zielke recount how federal offices secretly monitor calls. Desks feature push buttons lights and relays while officials like Morgenthau use loudspeakers to summon staff. Cabinet members reportedly have direct lines to the White House.
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Treasury
Morgenthau
White House
O. K
Admiral Hewitt Favors Beer Aboard Warships
Vice Admiral H. K. Hewitt, commanding U S naval forces in northwest Africa, urges permitting beer on warships. He notes sailors’ complaints about limited shore leave and the ban on alcoholic beverages on American vessels before prohibition.
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Admiral Hewitt
Allied
Bee
T. S
H. K. Hewitt
Hewitt
U. S
Northwest Africa
Three Wisconsin Men Among Eleven Dead in Cuba Bomber Crash
An LP bomber on a routine training flight crashed near Batista Field Cuba killing eleven aboard including three Wisconsin men from Wale Souk Appleton and Wildose regions. No survivors reported. Public relations in Savannah Ga released the names.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Batista Field
Cuba
Chatham Field Public Relations
Savannah
Wale
Souk County
Want “Wasale
County
Appleton
Wildose
Waushara County
Tribune and Leader-Press La Crosse History Note
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press announces its long standing roles with editors R L Bangsberg and A W Rice. It explains second class matter status and AP reprint rights under 1904 postal act and Lee Syndicate membership.
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LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
R. L. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
la Crosse
Wis
Tribune and Leader-Press
Lee Newspaper
Associated Press
al News
Whispers and War Debates Across a Busy Capitol
A roundup notes a wartime dinner bill mischief among contractors, a Tennessee secretary of state golf record, Canada Alaska oil project scrutiny, liquor shipments for overseas officers, Virgin Islands price complaints, uniform jackets, and Dies committee sedition evidence estimates with FBI input.
It Was Politics All The Time For Kannenberg And Friedrich
Madison report on Kannenberg and Arnold Fried rich shaping a rural movement into a political force. The two men push for governor and lieutenant governor tickets while their town board backers gain leverage in the Republican party. Their aim is power and state control, not rural problem solving.
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Kannenberg
Friedrich
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Townships, Inc
Wisconsin
Arnold Friedrich
Fraedrich
Ublican
GOP
Blican
Aarons
Republican State Organization
Republican State Convention
Invasion's Breakthrough May Signal Nazi Collapse
The article weighs when Germany might surrender after the D Day invasion. It argues Allied superiority and German weakness, noting a potential German revolution once invasion success is evident, with 3 million Wehrmacht and larger Soviet and Allied forces surrounding Fortress Europe.
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Norman R. F. Maier
University of Michigan
Munich
Hitler
Maier
Germany
Fuehrer
Europe
Answers to readers questions from the La Crosse Tribune
The Information Bureau provides Q and A on topics from flag display at graves to the U S S Kearsarge, curiegram units, and the origin of Shoals. It cites War Department rules, 1943 national income, Lassen Peak naming, and safety findings, with various historical and factual notes.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
S.le
War Department
National Cemetery Trans
Blockade lifted and Damascus street still exists questioned
The blockade of Germany ended with the June 1919 Peace Treaty. The term blue ribbon comes from knighthood ranks tied with a blue ribbon and the French cordon bleu. The Street called Straight in Damascus is a historic thoroughfare noted by St. Paul.
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Germany
D.R.C. A
Damascus
St. Paul
Triple Slaying Case Unexplained in Milwaukee
Milwaukee police seek answers after a Saturday apartment slaying of Lillian Mrugalski 24 Kia Mrugalski 13 months and Cuneguinda Chmielewski 53. The child's father Chester Mrugalski 53 is hospitalized with a facial bullet wound and has not spoken. Bullets will be examined to see if tied to a revolver used by Mrugalski.
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Milwaukee
Chester
Mrugalski
Lillian
Kia
Cuneguinda Chmielewski
Chmielewski
Waunakee Airman Among Hot Tree Toppers Bombers
Staff Sgt. Bernard A. Fredricke of Waunakee Wisconsin serves as aerial gunner with the Tree Toppers, a top medium bomber unit in the Southwest Pacific. The group has downed 96 Japanese fighters, lost two planes, claimed over 10,000 tons of shipping, and bombed Wake Island as part of operations at Rabaul Hansa Bay and Wewak.
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U. S. Air Force Base
New Guinea
Bernard A. Fredricke
Waunakee
Wis
Southwest Pacific
Rabaul
Hansa Bay
Wewak
Wake Island
Dutch New Guinea
Actor Horizontal and VERTICAL Puzzle Clues Set
A crossword style list of horizontal clues includes actor and 9 Evergreen tree plus several others. The vertical clues cover vigor exist punches native met strike per training hints and multiple short word answers across parts.
What is St Anthony's bread
Saint Anthony of Padua who lived from 1195 to 1231 is the saint invoked for the recovery of lost items. Alms given to gain his intercession are called St Anthony bread.
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Anthony of Padua
Iron in pure state and salute policy clarified
The reply notes iron cannot be pure in practice, though iron has been produced over 99.99 percent purity. It also states enlisted soldiers are not required to salute the president when passing on the street, but would salute at formal inspections or parades when the president is present.
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Dies Committee
Hakke Unssdavelt
Gren Geter
Suart
Congressional Investigating Committee
America
Martin Dies
Washingtes
Bailiwick
la Crosse
Schultz
Clara Schultz
Minneapolis
Alfred Peterson
C. H. Peterson
L. K. Adkins
Stevens Point
Pioneer Hall
Pioneer
W. H. Miller
Marie Hektoen
Westby
Park Department
Clayton Marvin
Anna Hickisch
H. Hirsch
London
England
St. Francis Hospital
O. Torson
Onalaska
Whitehall
John Christ
Prospect Street
Denver
Colo
Viroqua High School
Reedsburg
United States
Kat
War Department
Army
FAA Debate Seeks Limit on Airplane Size
FAA authorities disagree on the maximum allowed size of an airplane. The lack of consensus centers on structural and safety considerations for handling extreme wingspans and payloads.
Large U S Map for sale with full color details
The map measures 21 by 28 inches and includes all territories, Alaska and the Aleutians in detail with insignia and silhouettes on the reverse. It lists population figures for states and 200 largest cities and shows army and marine insignia. Postpaid price is fifteen cents plus a coupon from The La Crosse Tribune.
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Alaska
Aleutians
Army
Marine Corps
U. S
la Crosse Tribune
United States
Street or Rural Route State Mail to Washington DC
A fragmentary line appears to reference street or rural route addresses and mail to Washington DC. No clear event or names are readable.
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Washington, D. C
St Tee
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Cordell Hull
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Lassen Peak
Peter Lassen
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Continental
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