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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1944
Page
6
The campaign marks a pivotal phase of the spring offensive as Allied forces push through Italy. Hitler must decide whether to stand or withdraw, with 25 Nazi divisions engaged and the Gustav line failing to halt the advance. French gains and North Africa redeployment loom large as Rome appears within reach.
A Tokyo radio commentator cites Rear Admiral Barbey’s warning that minor Pacific actions end and large scale landings will follow. Analysts note rising British naval buildup in the Indian Ocean and a meeting of King Nimitz and Halsey suggests important operations. The Chinese front crisis in Henan, with Japan’s drive into Peiping-Hankow and 60,000 square miles of land, may force Chiang Kai-shek's government to retreat, underscoring China’s vital role for Allied war aims. The broadcast argues the lull may prefigure a storm as major events loom.
A German statistician claims the Reich houses 80 million rats, noting the figure coincides with Germany’s population statistics. The remark highlights a controversial parallel between pest estimates and human counts.
United States officials urge closer U S Russian ties to ease religious freedom tensions with the Soviet government. The Vatican and Moscow's stance on worship remain at odds, complicating American diplomacy and the goal of a genuinely independent Polish state amid wartime cooperation.
The Montgomery Ward case concluded with a union election granting the CIO representation while Sewell Avery kept his stance against a union dues checkoff and closed shop. The plant was returned to Ward, but Avery seeks Supreme Court review to force a ruling on whether union membership is required to earn a living in America. The episode raises a pivotal, long debated labor issue with potential court battles ahead.
The column jokes about a nationwide straw shortage as a metaphor for a thinner political season. It notes difficulty finding straw while predicting how politicians may react, framing the upcoming election year as lacking material or spectacle.
A wartime quote from President Eduard Benes condemns German civilians for defeatist remarks while Sgt. Hugh N. Jones praises Italian resilience, illustrating divergent wartime views on occupation and allegiance in Italy.
Washington report explains why cheap nickel cigars have become scarce as manufacturers cut cheap lines and stores hide remaining stock for special customers. It notes OPA allowed a 20 percent price boost in November 1942 to offset higher costs, and describes how the armed services absorb much of output while new cigar types may fetch higher prices with approval.
H. Witt wins the masonry contract for a residence to be built by Mr. Schuman on 16th street. Otto Oshier departed for a trip to the St. Louis exposition. Carpenters at St. Joseph's Cathedral have finished scaffolding enough for decorators to begin work and a large supply arrived yesterday.
The War Labor Board upheld management’s right to discipline workers who strike in violation of a contract. It reversed a Detroit regional ruling ordering Borg-Warner Norge division Muskegon to reinstate 41 former workers with seniority but no back pay. The decision allows individual reinstatement requests within 15 days but directs no rehiring.
The Milwaukee city council adopted a resolution ordering the health department to revise the sanitary code. All boric acid containers must be labeled poison. The measure was introduced by Alderman Walter A. Koepke, a pharmacist elected to the council in April.
Home Front Pillbox details Wichita to Washington as the Boeing B 29 Superfortress emerges from local effort. Ex auto salesman J E Schafer and leader Marcellus Murdock drive town growth, land deals, and factory expansion to produce a pivotal war plane. The piece ties wartime production to postwar opportunity and local pride.
Madison dispatch notes Walter S. Goodland favors a governor candidate who fits his view while he busies himself with farm and political circles. The piece highlights party dynamics, potential Progressive candidates Leo Vaudrell and Cyrus Phillipp, and Republican committee talks amid internal divisions.
A quiet but significant shift in Wisconsin politics shows the state Democratic party under the influence of the Farmers Union and CIO leaders, moving away from traditional party hacks toward a militant left wing coalition. The change prompts broader wonderment about future policy and power.
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press lists T Burgess as publisher and L Bangsberg as managing editor with A W Rice as city editor. It notes second class mailing June 22 1904 and affiliation with the Associated Press and Lee Newspaper Syndicate.
Rev. Clemens H. Zeidler of Appleton, Carl Zeidler’s brother, will travel to Washington with Milton R. Polland to seek light on the Milwaukee mayor and World War II officer missing since October 1942 when his ship vanished en route to South Africa. He does not rule out the possibility of captivity.
Port Washington mayor John H. Kaiser, long‑time city leader and former League of Wisconsin Municipalities president, announced his bid for the Progressive gubernatorial nomination. He follows Alexander O. Benz of Appleton and Ralph Amoth of Eau Claire in seeking the nomination.
The Allied offensive in Italy shows a tough start with gains of three to eight miles and more than 60 square miles. German resistance remains strong as Adolf Hitler line defenses near Piedimonte threaten a difficult path to Rome. Allies must press the drive, with French allies praised for a significant Gustav line breach and a large French army awaiting in North Africa.
A compiled Q and A listing reader inquiries on topics from the meaning of gung ho to Whistler and the Franco Prussian War. Includes answers about sponge iron, Arlington, overseas POW camps, cosmetics spending, Napoleonic meteorites, the torch of learning, Basic as a language term, Martin Luther, Shostakovich, Mark Twain, liquid air, Johnson's Ras Sall, Beethoven, hippopotamus endurance, New York port, and Mediterranean border nations.
A garbled list of clues spans animals plants and letters with odd phrasing and scattered numbers. reads like a damaged crossword draft listing terms from vertebrates to Greek letters and phrases. Some entries hint at common crossword answers while others are unclear or incomplete.
A brief ad promotes a Weight Control booklet with 100 calorie portions, recipes and height weight tables for men and women. Sent by the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington D C with a ten cent postpaid coupon and space for name address city state and back mail.
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