Postwar Navy Sought by Senators Survey Respondents
A New York Herald Tribune survey shows over twenty senators united for a strong postwar navy to safeguard peace. They urge self determined naval needs, support for air power, and caution against quick arms reduction.
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New York
New York Herald Tribune
U. S
Senators
Wilbur Forrest
The
Herald Tribune
Navy League of the United States
Forrest
Naval Affairs and Appropriations Committees
Navy
Harry E. Byrd
D-Va
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Burton K. Wheler
Dmont
United States
Raymond E. Willis
R-Ind
Guy M. Gillette
D-Ia
Hugh Butler
R-Neb
A. B. Chandler
D-Ky
Fort Escapes 60 German Fighters in Heavy Sky Battle
Lieutenant Lawrence B. Wallerstein of St. Louis piloted the Flying Fortress Sweet Patootie back to base after an air duel with more than 60 German fighters. He had just completed a bomb run when the attack began. navigator Lieutenant Paul F. McLean steered the homeward course as the crew jettisoned gear to lighten the craft. The plane suffered one engine out and two damaged engines while the crew endured intense vibrations during the fight.
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U.S
Britain
Lawrence B. Wallerstein
St. Louis
Wallerstein
Paul F. McLean
Fairfield
Iowa
John L. Ryan
Madison
Wis
Mother and Infant Exploit Candy Allocation Scheme
In Des Moines a mother and her infant allegedly manipulated a shop’s candy allotment by claiming both as customers. The infant reportedly sought a full pound of chocolates, prompting a cashier’s reaction that allowed the scheme to proceed.
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Des Moines
Bones
State Guard Unit Will Drill Monday
Members of Co. M Wisconsin State Guard were reminded by their commander Co Thomport to meet at 8 p.m. Monday at the South Avenue Armory for their regular drill. Instructions for the Memorial Day parade are to be given to the men.
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Co. M. Wisconsin State Guard
Co Thomport
South Avenue
Libraries In City To Close Tuesday
La Crosse public libraries will close Tuesday in observance of Memorial Day. The closure was announced by library officials noting the holiday, with services suspended for the day.
India Bond Lottery Attracts Investors With 15000 Prize
The New Delhi government issues bonds offering a chance to win 15000 dollars. The loan is raised on favorable terms of two percent. The prospect of a large prize draws buyers despite typical low appeal of such yields.
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India
New Delhi
Pittsburgh Editor Christman Dies at 61
Warren A. Christman, 61, managing editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, died Saturday at his Mt. Lebanon home after a two month illness.
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Pittsburgh
Warren A. Christman
The
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Mt. Lebanon
Invasion Loan Drive Prompts Labor Push Across Nation
CIO labor calls for a massive Fifth War Loan drive worth 16 billion in bonds with 6 billion to individuals. Workers urged to invest at least 100 dollars including payroll deductions, backing a national war effort as allied air forces intensify attacks over Europe.
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Europe
Ration Guide Announces Stamp Validity and Price Ceilings
The Associated Press notes Book four red stamps AB through Ts remain valid indefinitely while blue stamps AS through Qt stay valid. New five dive stamps begin June 1 and sugar stamps 30 and 31 cover five pounds indefinitely. Gasoline coupons 21-A allow three gallons through June 3. Price ceilings list fruit and vegetable costs for La Crosse Wisconsin and Winona Minnesota, with detailed per pound and per bag prices for apples, bananas, oranges, grapefruit, lemons, lettuce, potatoes, onions, cabbage, carrots, spinach, cucumbers, and peas.
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Associated Press
Fursom
U. S
Idaho
Texas
Swampland Purchase For Indians Approved
The House accepted Senate amendments to authorize the United States to purchase swamplands from Wisconsin for the Menominee Indians, with a price of 1 767 616 dollars and a 13 666 dollar judgment in their favor for timber removed. Rep Keefe noted the land contains birch timber. Majority Leader McCormack said the measure would give justice to the Indians.
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Washington
United States
Wisconsin
House
Senate
Congress
Keefe
R-Wis
Menominee Reservation
McCormack
Mass
Sparta Man Serves as First Sergeant in Liberator Squadron
Theodore Lakowske of Sparta is the first sergeant of a Liberator squadron with the Eighth Air Force stationed in England. Born 28 years ago, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lakowske. He enlisted June 10, 1941, trained at Camp Grant and St Petersburg, and served at Scott Field, Kearns Field, and Pocatello Air Base before going overseas March 10, 1944.
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England
Theodore Lakowske
Sparta
Fred Lakowske
Lakowske
Army
Camp Grant
Milwaukee
St. Petersburg
Fla
Scott Field
Kearns Field
Pocatello Air Base
Fairbanks and Morris Co
Beloit
Becomes Candidate For Viroqua Assemblyman
VIROQUA Wis Special A E Smith Viroqua has announced his candidacy for the office of assemblyman of Vernon county on the Republican ticket J H Wheelock Republican incumbent is also a candidate to succeed himself as Vernon county s representative in the legislature Smith served three terms as Vernon county assemblyman from 1923 to 1927 A full Republican slate of officers is to be announced soon by the local Republican club.
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Viroqua
Wis
A. E. Smith
Vernon County
J. H. Wheelock
Smith
Viroqua Pilot Becomes Second Lieutenant at Pecos
Harlan LeRoy Adams son of Mr and Mrs Roy Adams Viroqua Wisconsin received silver wings May 23 as he graduated second lieutenant from the advanced two engine pilot school at Pecos army air field Col Orin J Bushey commanding officer announced He is a former resident of Viroqua and trained in twin engine aircraft He was assigned to Pecos from Lemoore California and is a former student of Stout Institute Menomonie Wisconsin.
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Pecos
Tex
Harlan LeRoy Adams
Roy Adams
Viroqua
Wis
Pecos Army Air Field
Orin J. Bushey
Lemoore
Calif
Stout Institute
Menomonie
Becomes Superintendent of Decorah Hatcheries
Hjalmar Carlson, foreman at Lansing state fish hatchery for fourteen years, is transferred to Decorah to become superintendent of the hatcheries there. He succeeds Earl Rose, who has led Decorah four years and will head the Spirit Lake state hatchery after leaving.
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Lansing
Hjalmar Carlson
Decorah
Earl Rose
Rose
Lake Wapello
Des Moines
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Salt Solutions May Be Plasma Substitutes
Surgeon General Thomas Parran cites a study by Sanford Rosenthal showing that specific sodium salt solutions could substitute plasma to treat wounded and burned patients. In tests on burned mice, mortality dropped to 6 percent with the solution versus 94.6 percent without it, suggesting potential in combat shock treatment if proven effective in humans.
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Washington
Thomas Parran
U. S. Public Health Service
Sanford M. Rosenthal
National Institute of Health
House Appropriations Committee
Rosenthal
U. S
Public Health Service
Public aid declines in Wisconsin April caseloads
Wisconsin welfare data show April public assistance caseloads down across programs. General relief down 3.7 percent from March, old age assistance off 5.1 percent, aid to dependent children down 0.8 percent, and aid to the blind down 1.2 percent, with totals and allotments listed for April.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
State Welfare Department
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Prospect S
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la Crosse St
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Rt. 1
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Meet the Gang
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4Th
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6Th
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Main Street
Terry
Alf Modahl
North 15Th
Fuller
F. J. Hofer
Jackson St
North 4Th St
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Studio McCoy
USC
N. W. Brophy
E. C. Hougen Realty CO
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Main St
Lottie
Goodrich
Silvertown
Smale’s
Maytag & Home
Anderson Tire and Pattery Service
State St
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Winkler
Maytag
Appliance Inc
North Third ST
Lacrosse, Wis
B. F. Goodrich
Fifth Avenue
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