Marine Aviator Given Promotion
Lieutenant Gregory J. Weissenberger Marine ace and commanding officer of a fighter squadron received a promotion. The La Crosse Wisconsin native, holder of the Distinguished Cross and Air Medal, led seven planes in battles against Vila Munday Vanga Vanga and Retaka bay. He completed 27 missions with 51 enemy aircraft destroyed and downed one Japanese plane on June 30 1943. His wife resides in Houston Texas.
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Washington
Gregory J. Weissenberger
U . S. Marinery
Weissenberger
South 20Th Street
la Crosse
Wis
Vila
Munday
Vanga Vanga
Retaka Bay
Houston
Tex
Camp Perry
Ohio
Clark narrowly escapes mine blast on Italian front
General Mark W. Clark, commander of the Fifth Army, escaped a booby trap explosion minutes from his jeep during an inspection in Italy. One soldier was critically wounded and several others were injured near an abandoned German anti-tank gun after the device detonated. Clark continued his tour after ensuring medical aid and safety for nearby personnel.
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Italy
Mark W. Clark
Clark
War's End Not Yet Sighted Says Admiral
Admiral Ernest J. King warns against optimism that the war is ending and says the assault on Hitler's fortress will be the most formidable effort in history. He notes false confidence would hurt those heading into battle and stresses Germany's collapse is not imminent. Pacific battles also loom as operations continue toward Japan.
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Washington
Ernest J. King
United States
Hitler
Germany
Pacific
Japan
La Crosse Region Army Nurses Serve in New Guinea Hospital
Nine Wisconsin second lieutenants on the staff of an army station hospital in New Guinea are highlighted as part of the Southwest Pacific Army Nurse Corps. The article notes their roles in building and operating the hospital, their prior training, and family ties in the armed forces.
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la Crosse Region
New Guinea
Army Station
Army Nurse Corps
Southwest Pacific
Owen Stanley
Water Bay
New Guimn
Peace Organization Principles Approved
Agreement on principles for an international peace organization to be led by the United Nations big four would form an international council to direct activities. The plan, reported by Secretary Hull, includes a senate liaison committee. Let's Go. U. and A. Keep Em Flying.
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Washington
United Nations
Hull
Senate
Waves Release 63000 Men For Sea Duty At Wellesley
Vice Admiral Randall Jacobs announced at the 66th commencement of Wellesley College that 63000 men have been released for sea duty. He credited this to competent young women now serving in naval roles replacing former assignments.
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Wellesley
Mass
Randall Jacobs
Naval Personnel
Wellesley College
Jacobs
Navy lieutenant to boost Wave drive in La Crosse
Navy officers announce a Wave recruitment drive in La Crosse with Lieut M B Atkinson visiting May 24 and interviews for women aged 20 to 36 during June 5 to 9. Ensign Ralston and Yeomen Rice Jacobs will conduct interviews. a June 9 medical exam day is planned. enlistments may place women on inactive duty for up to six months.
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la Crosse
M. B. Atkinson
Office of Naval Officer Procurement
Minneapolis
Minn
Navy
POSC
Harold Bahr
Waves
Bahr
Ralston
Yeoman Rice
Yeoman Jacobs
Navy’s Auxiliary
Navy Recruiting Stata Room
State Guard Company Drills Monday Night
All members of Co. M Wisconsin State Guard are urged by Capt. Theodore Garder to attend the regular drill at 8 p.m. Monday at the South Avenue Armory. The unit will participate in the Memorial Day parade. Rifles have been issued and distributed, and the company is nearly at full strength.
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Co. M
Wisconsin State Guard
Theodore Garder
South Avenue Armory
Communist Political Association Formed
New York reports the formation of a non-partisan Communist Political Association to support public office candidates, replacing the former Communist party. Officers were to be elected later today as a national convention proceeded, with the group backing President Roosevelt for reelection. Britain appeals for old sacks for use at the front.
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New York
Communiste Association
Communist Party
Roosevelt
Watermelons To Sell For Less Under OPA Ceilings
Watermelon prices will be sharply reduced this summer as OPA sets ceilings for country shippers and wholesalers. The parity return to growers will reflect this season's output and savings will be passed to households through fixed retail markups.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Pabst Awards Honor Postwar Employment Plans
The Pabst Awards mark the 100th anniversary of the business with a goal to spark American thinking on postwar employment. Judges processed 35767 manuscript entries, selecting winners by number. Winning plans go to government officials and a booklet of the 17 top manuscripts will be released for study.
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Board of Judges
HE Pabst
United States
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