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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1944
Page
6
The La Crosse community mourns Philo Gelatt whose career as a printer turned industrial leader helped create Moto-Meter Gauge and Northern Engraving. He guided major local firms and his vision spurred growth, leaving a lasting legacy of prosperity and opportunity.
A call to action urges La Crosse residents to stop wasteful disposal and join routine scrap-paper collections. The piece stresses daily saving for the war effort and supports organized drives that pick up scrap paper monthly in each neighborhood.
A newly developed microscope with fifty times the power of current models could uncover economic movement clues in Washington. Researchers suggest the tool may reveal hidden patterns in policy and market signals guiding future fiscal action.
Descendants of westward pioneers now travel back across the continent at 378 miles per hour, a dramatic speed contrast to their ancestors who averaged 12 miles daily in ox drawn wagons.
Washington columnist David Lawrence surveys postwar plans and the failures of British French and American policies before 1939. He argues for economic reforms to curb militarism, a union of peoples over alliances of arms, and a peaceful settlement that makes conquest unprofitable.
Major Alexander P. de Seversky argues that winning wars tempts nations to cling to outmoded methods and weapons. He cautions the United States to avoid overreliance on surface strategies and to fully harness strategic aviation, noting past missteps and the need for broader air power in future security.
The piece highlights two major reform ideas: limiting the Senate’s treaty-ratifying powers and abolishing poll taxes as a prereq to voting in southern states. It notes minority rights in Congress and the voting voice of African Americans, with support from northern and some southern whites, amid fierce political opposition and procedural hurdles.
Tributes recount events from ten, twenty, thirty and forty years ago in La Crosse and surrounding areas. Rev George Estergaard spoke to St Ansgar's league at KC club rooms, Michael McDonald returned from the Twin Cities, Boy Scout Camp Decorah reconstruction progresses after a fire, L H Martin attended a Chicago garment convention, Mrs P J Keaveny and Patricia visited Chicago relatives, G C Clegg of Chicago met with Denver Rio Grande Western railway on business, and more notes on local history and early notices.
Second Lieut. Andrew Eichman was killed in action in Italy on April 24 while serving with an engineering company. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eichman and three brothers in service. The article notes the Wasp Wagon mobile anti-aircraft weapon with four .50 caliber guns.
Publisher T Burgess and editors R L Bangsberg A W Rice listed for La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press with second class matter status since June 23, 1904 and copyright rights for republished dispatches and local news.
Allies plan military government after invasion to avoid Italy mistakes. McCloy and Hilldring cite lessons from North Africa and Italy. France may be simpler due to De Gaulle ties, but risk remains if Allied officers dominate central authority. AMG faces scrutiny, yet Ike’s England center aims to improve civilian control and relief delivery.
Wisconsin Republicans seated Karl Taylor of Waukesha as an alternate delegate to the national convention after Julius Heil questioned his eligibility, arguing Taylor was a Progressive in the last gubernatorial race. The article notes frequent party shifts by leaders and hints at broader liberal party affiliation laws in the state.
Pvt. Allen Stendal of Sparta was wounded in the New Britain battle and is hospitalised in Australia. The war department has not confirmed details. Stendal joined the service in April 1943 and serves in the Marine Corps. His friend John Lathrop returned to base after furlough and was not aware Stendal was there.
Immense hailstones as large as pigeon eggs damaged diamond diggings near Ventersdrop South Africa forcing a suspension of mining operations. Local workers reported force of storm and ground and equipment harmed by ice. No injuries reported. Government meteorology officials warned of continued severe weather.
In Waukon Iowa special report the county auditor’s office offers a bounty of 1.50 for old fox pelts 1.00 for cubs and 0.50 for rattlesnake rattlers. Ben Shafer reports a giant snake killed near his farm with nine rattles over four feet long. Warm weather is driving more snakes from dens than last year.
The Rev Thomas O'Toole of Lycurgus will deliver the Memorial day address in Waukon on May 30. Exercises are set for 2 p m on the courthouse lawn. The item recalls that during World War I, 85 American ships were launched on a single day July 4 1917.
The piece argues the decisive battle will focus on German defenses along the western invasion coast while the real pressure comes from the supply base and air power in England. It notes Allied actions in Italy threaten German lines and that Anzio remains a key concern as Rome awaits.
A reader questions column lists brief answers from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau on topics from camp meetings to radium uses. It covers jury sizes, orchid growth, Japanese farm sizes, presidential terms, and the origin of pseudonyms among others.
A grid of crossword like clues lists numbered items across horizontal and vertical sections. Clues range from actor references to chemical symbols and common words, with hints like Dawn combining forms and Italian co.
Fragmented list of clues including vehicle numbers air prefix demand golf term sneer fatigue rim side tart canvas shelter friend and repair.
There were no exact boundaries for Hell's Kitchen. The name applied to the area west of Tenth Avenue between 38th and 42nd Streets, and sometimes to nearby blocks farther north.
M G A James Fraser explained the equestrian sculpture The End of the Trail expresses the notion of a weaker race being pressed to the wall by a stranger. He described the concept as central to the work and its message.
This notice promotes a 32 page booklet titled Dreams It traces dream love from past to present and explains symbols using a recent practice The booklet promises interest and amusement for owners and costs ten cents postpaid Mail to Washington DC with ten cents and address details for a copy.
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