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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1944

Page

7

Boy Scouts to Launch Financial Campaign Monday

Plans are set for the kickoff of the Boy Scout financial drive with the men’s division head F. H. Griffin to present his majors. About 275 people are expected to participate as the drive should conclude by May 27. Each person will attend only seven meetings, as this is the sole appeal for financial help this year to support the boys’ program and the All-out-for-Peace initiative.

F. H. Griffin Ingli Anacs

Treaty Ratification Debate Shifts Voter Preference

A Princeton survey notes rising support for ratifying treaties by a simple majority in both the House and Senate, with 60 percent favoring the change and 54 percent opposed to the current two thirds rule. The study compares informed and general public views, highlighting stronger consensus on a two chamber majority approach among both groups.

House Senate Princeton N. J North Carolina Democratic State Convention Congress U. S

Milwaukee Tax Office to Issue 1943 Refunds Soon

Milwaukee. Frank J. Kuhl, collector of internal revenue, announced refunds will be sent to about 150 000 Wisconsin income taxpayers who overpaid 1943 taxes. Forms are being processed and refunds begin at once.

Milwaukee Frank J. Kuhl Internal Revenue Wisconsin

India Now Has Its Own Newsreels

Kuhl says auditors may find errors and taxpayers may be asked to cover a $258,000 shortfall. A new feature sees servicemen mailed a compensation, and the state organization introduces its own newsreels.

Kuhl India

Optimism On Food Supply Questioned By War Food Administration

Washington reports the War Food Administration warns against complacency over next year’s meals amid a nationwide sense the food production fight is won. The White House cites a $4.8 billion cut in next year’s expenditures and credits better procurement coordination and smaller losses. Rep. Poulson proposes a constitutional amendment to ban quickie divorces for "rich people" tied to Hollywood.

Washington War Food Administration WFA Congress White House Roosevelt Poulson Calif

Sicily Veteran Leads 598th Engineer Topographical Battalion

Maj Montgomery Webster a Sicilian campaign veteran assumes command of the 598th Engineer Topographical Battalion at Camp McCoy Wisconsin. He previously served with the 649th Engineer Topographical Battalion and returned to the U S in April. Capt Charles Powers Jr acted as battalion commander during the interim. Lieuts Arthur Merkle Harold Rhodes and Alvarez Sanchez transferred to other posts.

Camp Mccoy Wis Montgomery Webster 598Th Ena U. S. 7Th

Itchy Pimples Kill Romance

Many broken romances are blamed on scratching skin blemishes and irritation. Peterson's Ointment offers quick relief for pimples eczema and red blotches with a money back guarantee if one application fails to delight. It also soothes irritated feet and cracked toes.

Peterson

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