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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1944
Page
34
British radio reported an Associated Press item that a film exists of Count Ciano and other former Fascist leaders being shot in the back after a death sentence for betrayal. The report mentions Benito Mussolini’s son in law and Marshal Emilio de Bono among those executed.
Advert shows rheumatic pain sufferers urged to try NORITO or NORTTO 45 claiming fast relief from lumbago neuritis and other pains. The copy promises rapid comfort within three doses and offers a guarantee if not relieved.
The first ripe tomato of the season was reported Monday by N. O. Covel of 1217 Ferry Street and John Wigger of 529 North Eighth Street who displayed a double radish from their Victory garden.
The British reported that Ciano lost his nerve after seeking permission to telegraph Hitler. He was carried to the execution site and killed by two shots, a curt reply from the Fuehrer denying involvement, as BBC noted.
Whitehall Wisconsin special report notes County Agent Charles A Mittelstadt recommends poisoning to kill lawn ants. His method mixes Paris green with brown sugar, one part Paris green to ten parts sugar, then sprinkles the mixture on ant hills.
Gov Thomas E Dewey came back to the executive chamber desk in Albany after a weekend at his Pawling farm. He offered no public remark on his status as the leading favorite for the Republican presidential nomination. His routine included reading papers in the library before a late morning capitol arrival. He paused for moving picture crews on the mansion lawn as he left.
A. J. Mahoney led a Chicago conference with national OPA experts to study the new used car ceiling price program. Phil H. Griffin announced that all war price and rationing boards will be fully informed of the regulation details before it takes effect July 10.
Aboard the flagship of the U S Fifth Fleet Admiral Raymond Spruance manages a busy day at sea. He makes his own coffee reads the shipboard mimeographed news and directs aerial strategy while nearby ships and planes engage Japanese forces. The admiral also walks the deck eats lunch and reflects that this is a very interesting business as the day ends with reports of heavy air and naval actions against Japan.
Wendell Willkie, 1940 Republican presidential nominee, says he has no plans to attend the Chicago national convention and will not reveal his political course until the 1944 ticket is named. He adds he wants to remain flexible for the time being.
Onalaska fell 6-3 as Galesville scored in the second, fourth and ninth innings. Tillman Johnson led Galesville with three hits, while Onalaska pitchers McEldowney and Kinney struggled amid errors and walks. Galesville plans to travel to Camp.
Sparta Wisconsin special report states the Chamber of Commerce reactivated and held elections Friday in Monroe County publishers’ office. T. C. Radde was named president with Claire M. Van Antwerp as vice president Herbert Kuehn as secretary and E. J. Trainor as treasurer. Plans for an active year were discussed with committee assignments to follow.
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