Guard Talks at Bond Premiere Major Plea on Secrecy
Maj Amos B Churchill urges civilians to avoid careless talk to protect lives at a Hollywood theater bond event in La Crosse. He cites U boat dangers and convoys, recounts front life, and asks letters to service members as part of a fund drive that sold over 55 000 in bonds for 1 000 seats.
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Amos B. Churchill
Oityw Theater
Churchill
Maj
Hollywood Theater
Ray Rice
Robert Madeland
Jane Ellis
Dr. Wassell
Gary Cooper
Navy
Tribune
Accounting Courses Planned For Veterans By Extension Division
Wisconsin war veterans may enroll in University of Wisconsin Extension Division accounting courses financed by the state. Textbooks and supplies are paid by students. Courses include cost accounting and business finance with practical problem sets to illustrate accounting principles.
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Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Extension Division
Pru. Brumm
State General Fund rises in Wisconsin on June 1
State Treasurer John Smith reported the general fund balance in Wisconsin reached 44,475,585 on June 1, up from 40,993,545 on May 1. He noted income tax receipts for the last 11 months.
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Madison
Wis
John Smith
Smith
Wisconsin guard report cites 2130 war dead through June 15
The July issue of the Wisconsin National Guard review lists an unofficial death toll of 2,130 through June 15 from all causes in the war. The tally excludes missing personnel and notes tabulation gaps.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin National Guard Review
Wisconsin
Cian Am
New 120 millimeter anti aircraft gun in use at Erie proving grounds
At Erie Proving Grounds Lacarne Ohio Army ordnance experts unveiled a new 120 millimeter anti aircraft cannon. The 30 ton mobile gun fires up to 12 shells per minute and features an automatic rammer with 50 pound shells. Built in Grand Rapids Mich the unit costs over 100000 dollars and is operated by a crew of 19.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
F. E. Rundell
Proving Grounds
Don’t Change Horses Ban Raises Election Implications
New York radio networks ban the tin pan alley novelty song Dont Change Horses during the political conventions over concerns about election implications. The tune by Al Hoffman Milton Drake and Jerry Livingston had been broadcast several times in recent weeks.
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New York
N. Y
Tidbury Green villagers fund war effort with donations
Villagers in Tidbury Green England contribute an average of 200 to a wartime fund for men serving overseas. The drives reflect local support and collective duty as families await news from the front.
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Tidbury Green
England
Backache and leg pains may signal tired kidneys
An aging health warning notes that persistent backache leg pains can indicate kidney trouble. It explains kidneys remove acids and wastes from blood and that malfunction leads to fatigue swelling and poor energy with potential urinary changes.
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Nature
Emartene
Dean
Desn
Pills
Core
Majority Of Retail Stores In City To Be Closed On Monday
City retailers plan three day weekend with most downtown stores closed Monday ahead of the Fourth. The 35 members of the Chamber of Commerce retail division and other groups will close their doors on the day before the holiday. Food stores will stay open due to spoilage concerns though many will run with skeleton staffs. County Agent W E Sprester urged people to spend part of the time out of town helping with baying and pea harvest to ease farm labor shortages.
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Chamber of Commerce
W. E. Spré
Rescued From Channel On Invasion Morning
Pvt. Donald Stendhjem son of Mr and Mrs S C Stendhjem was rescued from the channel on invasion morning during the Normandy operation. His artillery regiment aboard a landing craft had to abandon ship after striking a mine and explosives on board exploded. The craft skipper attempted to beach the boat but the crew were saved by patrol boats. Stendhjem has returned to England.
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Caledonia
Minn
Donald Stendhjem
S. C
Normandy
Pvt
Stendhjem
Pvt. Stendhjem
England
Fishermen Reeling Big Trout In Winnebago Valley
Robert M. Shadbolt and Fran cis Sheehan surfaced from Winnebago valley Saturday with a fine trout catch. Shadbolt landed a 21 inch four pound trout while Sheehan caught two around 18 inches. Also, Nick Koel boated a 15 inch fish that evening.
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Caledonia
Minn
Robert M. Shadbolt
Francis Sheehan
Winnebago Valley
Shadbolt
Sheehan
Nick Koel
Conservation Meet Shifts Delegations and State Talk
Game Warden Theodore Johnson returned from the state conservation congress in Madison. H F Theurer of Arcadia led Trempealeau county sportsmen delegation. About 17 million women in the United States are employed.
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Whitehall
Wis
Theodore Johnson
State Conservation Congress
Madison
H. F. Theurer
Arcadia
Trempealeau County
United States
Public Schools Report Bond Sales Rise in 1943 44
War bond and stamp purchases by La Crosse public schools climbed by about $20,000 in 1943 44, totaling 56 526 83 dollars compared with 37 026 55 in 1942 43. The board lists each school’s amounts and notes 100 percent participation awards for rooms, with Hogan winning the Minute Man flag for 90 percent monthly participation.
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la Crosse
Blems
Minute Man
Hogan School
Board of Education
Washington
Washburn
Hogan
Jefferson
Frank
Leningrad Pottery Works Unveils 62-Foot Vase
To celebrate its 200th anniversary Leningrad state pottery works has created a vase over 62 feet tall decorated with paintings of Red Army victories.
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Leningrad
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