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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1944
Page
8
Wisconsin farm output in 1943 rose about 27 percent from 1939, with cattle, hogs, and poultry showing strong gains. Milk production reached 14.334 billion pounds, up 20 percent from 1939, while eggs totaled 2.196 billion, 38 percent higher.
Wisconsin shipped 3 039 carloads of potatoes by rail from Sept 1 1943 through March 30 this year to 26 states and 694 carloads within the state, per Elmer L. Peterson senior farmer inspector state department of agriculture. Carloads average 450 sacks of 100 pounds each. Shipments reached Florida Texas New York New Jersey Maryland Nebraska. Peterson notes 1945 crop is being considered for Certified seed and War Approved seed classification. 13 varieties certified state brand seed in May 1 figures show stockings below last year’s 226 258 bushels though one month remains.
La Crosse records show Elmer Wiegrefe of Caledonia failed to appear in county court to answer drunken driving charges from May 14 on highway 14 in Shelby. bond forfeited. Arnold H Ramsett of Viroqua forfeited his bond for failing to appear on reckless driving charges. Donald B Ammerman paid fine and costs of 4.74 dollars. Glen B Ristow of Genoa faced fines of 10.74 dollars for operating a vehicle on May 14 without proper registration and paying current year fees.
Spreiter advised farmers to spray trees before bloom and again after two thirds of blossoms fall to protect fruit while sparing bees. He noted about 4 000 bee colonies registered in La Crosse County and warned spraying during full bloom harms pollination and yield.
Weather conditions hinder farmers in La Crosse county who work late at night under artificial light. County Agent W. E. Spreiter notes only oats and barley with new grass seed may be worth sowing now, while some plant extra corn. Best immediate crops are corn and soy beans where the ground dries, but overall prospects for the hoped victory crop depend on better cooperation from nature.
In Philadelphia a Dr. Michael M. Miller of the U S Marine Hospital Ellis Island New York reported a low salt diet as a sleep inducing method. He said salt raises nerve excitability and lack of salt causes muscular weakness and urged medical guidance before attempting.
A bargaining committee meeting was set for Monday to resolve wage differential complaints that kept 650 workers from the Wisconsin Motor corporation, which makes navy materiel. The group represents local 283, UAW-CIO, and officials say the issue centers on first and second night shift pay. The federal department of conciliation has not been asked to intervene.
Wisconsin Gov. Goodland issued a proclamation urging citizens to participate in I am an American Day on May 21. The announcement promotes national unity and civic participation across the state.
Advertises cash loans from $25 to $900 with monthly repayment options and no fees. Highlights private, quick service, and several repayment schedules. Gives examples: $100 repaid in six monthly installments costs $8.90 total. four installments cost $6.32. Also mentions emergency tire payments.
In 1940 Dr Paul Link and colleagues isolated dicoumarin from spoiled clover, a promising oral anticoagulant. It may treat thrombophlebitis and coronary thrombosis, though it can cause fatal bleeding. Research notes its potential while warning of risks.
Paul Miller a 42 year old Chilton man was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Henry P Hughes to a year to 18 months in the state prison at Waupun for a highway fatality last November He was convicted of hit and run driving and negligent homicide in the death of Arthur F Martin and the judge denied probation because Miller worked in a war plant Bond set at 5000 pending appeal.
Indiana author and humorist George Ade, 78, was reported in very grave condition after suffering two heart attacks within 24 hours. Scotland now has a wartime juvenile problem.
Weather outline from the U S department of commerce notes partly cloudy and warm conditions with scattered thunder showers across Wisconsin tonight and Tuesday. Minnesota also shows partly cloudy warm weather with scattered thunderstorms spreading over most of the state tonight and Tuesday and cooler readings in the north and central areas Tuesday. Iowa remains partly cloudy to cloudy with thunder showers in the west and central areas tonight and Tuesday and continued warmth overall.
American and British correspondents travel with Tito to a massive anti fascist youth congress in Yugoslavia. Marshal Tito greets reporters as 800 delegates pledge loyalty to liberation efforts led by Tito and the Partisans while Allied censorship and policy debates unfold in London and Bari.
Ottawa reports the Cana frigate Valleyfield sunk on escort duty in the North Atlantic with five dead 121 missing and 38 survivors.
Walker, overseas, argues that a $50 base pay as a Wac is preferable to $200 a month as a civilian. He calculates after tax and deductions the take home would be about $35, noting expenses for board, room, carfare, clothes, sickness reserve, and entertainment.
Winona Minnesota market notes buying hours 9 am to 4 pm. Hog weights 180-270 avg steady, sows 25c lower, lighter 20-25c higher, heavier 10-15c lower. Top price $13.30. Truck loads and stag prices listed by weight ranges. Unfinished or underweight hogs discounted. keep at home.
Salable hogs 11,000 unsold with government price support 13.75 on 160 270 lb range. Cattle and calf trade active with fed steers 14.50 to 16.50 top 16.90. vealers weak. Sheep 8,000 salable with good and choice wool lambs above 15.25 and shorn lambs above 14.00.
Milwaukee stockyards show hogs and cattle mixed with steady to uneven prices across weight classes. Calves and sows move with narrow ranges while Chicago live poultry butter eggs and potatoes supply unsettled market signals with selective price points from WPA quotes.
Northwestern University announces a bachelor of arts program for students using units of study instead of courses. President Franklyn B. Sayer said the plan, to begin in the fall, provides sixteen units across four years, with four units per year.
The report lists current prices and futures activity for wheat and barley with malting and seed varieties, rye and flax seed across May to December contracts. It records open, high, low and close values, along with May and July closings, reflecting Chicago cash grain trading dynamics.
The Supreme Court agreed to review the conviction of Gerhard Wilhelm Kunze and 23 Bundist officials on charges of conspiring to advise evasion and resistance to the selective service act. Kunze and 23 others, including former general counsel Wilbur V. Keegan, were sentenced to five years. the Second Circuit upheld the verdict. The defendants claim unfair trial due to evidence alleged to inflame a jury during wartime.
Gov. Coke R. Stevenson authorized extradition to Illinois of South Villegas charged in Cook County with the death of his wife Louise Villegas. Her body was stuffed in a trunk and sent to Los Angeles. Villegas was arrested in Crystal City last week with no protest to the extradition.
The notice lists validity changes for red and blue ration stamps across meats fats processed foods and sugar. It also provides stamp validity dates for shoes gasoline fuel oil and fuel restrictions alongside current price ceilings for fruits and vegetables in La Crosse Wisconsin and Winona Minnesota through mid May and mid‑month.
Vernon County superintendent W J Schallock reports over 300 rural and state graded pupils will graduate this month across four high schools. About 60 percent of rural graduates enter high school next year as efforts continue to promote secondary education. Central Vernon County commencement will be timed with multiple community ceremonies at Hillsboro Viroqua Readstown and La Farge. The Viroqua center will award about 100 diplomas with musical selections, solos, readings, and an address by Schallock.
Rep Harness reports a poll of 50 plants showing 90 percent would cash war bonds within one week to two years, averaging three months of unemployment. He notes 93 percent want to stay in their current jobs after the war, 85 percent oppose dumping surplus war goods, and 89 percent favor government-owned plants competing with private industry.
Law enforcement officers raided Racine County taverns again Saturday night arresting two proprietors and seizing nine slot machines. Warrants named Clara Shimkus of a Highway 41 20 tavern and Martin Sorensor of Sturtevant. Friday raids north of Racine yielded one machine seized at each venue. A Saturday warrant charged Joseph Hrouda of Highway 42 tavern with resisting arrest after allegedly threatening Deputy Kornwolf.
In Madison Wisconsin a special report notes dairymen face a silage shortage. Despite recommendations, the wilting method gains use as grass silage requires scarce supplies like molasses phosphoric acid and ground grain. Dairyman Gus Bohstedt voices concern that feeders are pushed to rely on this method during the war era.
George Hildebrand, 48, was killed yesterday after being struck by a freight train on the tracks. He suffered both legs amputated and his right arm crushed in the incident.
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