Plan Victory Pageant June 22 Tied to Convention
La Crosse county Chamber of Commerce convention committee and a Disabled American Veterans delegation planned a Victory pageant for June 22. They aim to include bands drum corps and marching units with a Camp McCoy band possible. Local merchants manufacturers and wholesalers will enter floats with prizes of 100 50 and 25. The parade routes Market square to King to Ninth to Main ending at Riverside Park.
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Camp McCoy
Market Square
King
Ninth Street
Ninth
Main Street
Riverside Park
76th Officer Gets Discharge At McCoy
Capt. Norman J. Green Bay Wisconsin, a 76th Division officer trained at McCoy, was relieved from active duty after 17 months in Europe. He earned the Bronze Star for leading a platoon in April 1945 and wears the Purple Heart for an early Siegfried Line wound alongside campaign and service ribbons.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
Norman J. Green Bay
McCoy
Ocs
Ftamp Mecoy Wat
Batag
Sean
Divison
Europe
30Th Division
Frankfurt
Germany
Martell
Port Washington Bride Mixes Up Groom’s Name On Invitations
The bride’s wedding invitation order for Port Washington in Wisconsin was reversed by the printer after the groom-elect’s name was corrected from Charles to Frank. The mixup caused a last minute reprint before the ceremony.
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Port Washington
Wis
Frank
Charles
Market Restrictions Hit Amsterdam Securities Trade
The Sotherkenne market under government and Association rules sees brokers refusing new clients and blocking unfamiliar orders. Transactions are limited to interior bonds and mortgages, with no free money allowed for trading old securities as part of reconstruction. Aenean Sor Lea remains responsible for all dealings.
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Sotherkenne
Association For the Trade In Securiies
Amsterdam
Aenean Sor Leaves
Woman Foils Burglary as Suspect Returns Cash
Mrs. L. D. Woody found a man rifling her home then returned to the front door where he handed back $3.50 before fleeing. Denver police note the incident occurred after she stepped into the backyard and a stranger entered.
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Denver
L. D. Woody
Woody
How To Feel A Shot Leaving The Gun
A Kansas teen Keith Spears 17 of Wilson was missing the targets at a local shooting event. A doctor removed the bullet and he survived.
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Peka
Kans
Keith Spears
Wilson
Amaz
Murders Drive Reintroduction of Capital Punishment in Hyderabad
In Hyderabad India authorities move to restore capital punishment amid rising murder rates. Government officials say strict deterrence is needed to curb violence. Police plan intensified patrols and courts will fast track death penalty cases.
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Hyderabad
India
Paris Ties to Textile North via New Air Service
A new air service links Paris with the textile region of northern France. The route aims to boost travel and commerce between the capital and key textile centers, expanding regional connectivity and economic ties.
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Paris
France
Ask Anti-Trust Exemption For Mutual News Agencies
A House Judiciary subcommittee was urged to approve a bill exempting mutual news gathering organizations from the Sherman act. Rep. Mason and George C. Blohm spoke for 814 AP members, arguing the court decision threatens AP’s cooperative structure and could push the industry toward monopoly. Blohm claimed changes should come from Congress, not courts.
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House
Rep
Mason
R-Ill
George C. Blohm
Chicago
Associated Press
Supreme Court
Chicago Tribune
Blohm
Congress
Running This Town Is A Family Affair
In Tolland Massachusetts a Clark family sweep at the annual meeting fills seven of twelve town posts. The clan wins two of the three selectmen seats plus roles on the school committee auditor constable library committee and tree warden.
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Tolland
Mass
Clark
Unclear United Mine Workers Truce Prospects Discussed
The article notes Krug doubting a contract within the deadline and the government needing union leaders to persuade miners to return or stay beyond the Saturday truce. Lewis is consulting his council on his next steps.
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Krug
Lewis
Mexico City sob sister uncovers Monterrey kidnapping ring
A Mexico City newspaper report credits a sob sister journalist with exposing a gang of kidnappers terrorizing Monterrey parents for months. The investigations claim many stolen boys were smuggled into the United States, with Abdon Rivera named as leader as Texas police pursue him.
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Mexico City
Monterrey
United States
Texas
Abdon Rivera
Aid Agencies Supply Tools to Chinese Aes for Rehabilitation
UNRRA provides tailor kits and carpenter tools to small aeses in China as part of postwar rehabilitation efforts. The program aims to boost self sufficiency and rebuild livelihoods by equipping artisans with essential kit and equipment.
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UNRRA
Aes
China
Panama Aims to Ship 5 Million Banana Bunches to U.S. in 1946
Panama plans to export 5,000,000 banana bunches to the United States during 1946 as part of a broader agricultural shipping program. The move signals growing trade ties and reliance on fruit shipments to American markets.
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Panama
United States
Wisconsin Other Votes Against UN Education Body
Congressman Alvin O Konksi cast the lone Wisconsin vote against American participation in UNESCO as the proposal passed 264 to 41. Biemiller Byrnes Henry Hull Keefe Murray Smith Stevenson and Wasielewski voted for it.
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Washington
Alvin O’konski
Wisconsin
United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization
Biemiller
Byrnes
Henry
Hull
Keefe
Murray
Smith
Stevenson
Wasielewski
New Zealand Government Pays Over 152 Million in Rabbit Subsidies
The government has disbursed more than 152 million in subsidies aimed at rabbit control and management. Officials say the payments support agricultural producers and regional pest control efforts across multiple districts.
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New Zealand
Racine Sailor Dies In Amusement Park Fall In Philadelphia
A sailor identified as Richard A. Jensen seaman first class from Racine Wisconsin died after a 40 foot fall from a roller coaster at a Philadelphia amusement park. He was attached to the seaplane tender Pocomoke.
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Racine Sailor
Philadelphia
Navy
Richard A. Jensen
Racine Wis
Pocomoke
Rural highway approach narrows by two feet
A report notes that most rural highways have approaches running two feet narrower than the adjacent roadbed. The finding highlights potential design and safety implications for rural road construction and alignment.
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