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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1944
Page
6
The text recalls Memorial Day memories and honors Americans who sacrificed for the nation in wars from the Revolution to World War I. It praises citizen morale, collective welfare over personal concerns, and the resilient spirit shown in each crisis, asserting a tradition of courage guiding current efforts toward victory.
The American Nazi information service argues Sweden’s continued ball bearing shipments aid Hitler, while the other side says neutrality has shifted as Germany weakens. Sweden now appears to act as a free agent, choosing between aiding Hitler or aligning with the democratic powers, with peace talks looming.
Census Bureau data show women comprise more than half the wartime decline in male labor force. April adds 300000 working women bringing total to 17180000, mainly in agriculture, with men down about 1110000 in a year. War services call for volunteers and government agencies push unemployed women into emergency jobs.
A bee travels about 40 000 miles collecting honey and could be seen as a model for varied work paths. The remark links natural foraging to human career exploration and suggests adaptable skills across jobs.
President Roosevelt hints at a possible trip to meet Prime Minister Churchill possibly this summer or next autumn or spring. The move aims to project planned timing and contrast with Dewey, while maintaining a shield of noncampaigning war effort. Critics expect political motives and coverage as troops vote in England.
Washington report outlines selective service interpretations of the 1940 act on veterans re employment. It notes veterans must be reinstated to former or like positions with back pay if employers stall, and that cases hinge on individual circumstances. The piece warns bosses and highlights potential court costs and DA involvement in veteran claims.
The La Crosse Concert band will perform its season opener on Memorial Day led by Edward F. Mumm who recently resigned as director of the 120th Field Artillery band. The article also notes a Wisconsin Young Democratic clubs convention upcoming in La Crosse with delegates from 71 counties.
Major de Seversky argues the Allied air offensive against Germany is vast and decisive, yet public apathy and skeptical interpretations from broadcasters and politicians hinder support. He cites overstatements on targets like Schweinfurt, notes Doolittle’s cautious assessments, and urges sober, conservative analysis from combat leaders.
Twenty two La Farge high school seniors received diplomas Friday evening. Honor students were valedictorian Jeanette Green and salutatorian Elizabeth Andrew. R E Guiles of Platteville State Teachers College delivered the address, and Principal Albert Oaklief presented the diplomas.
Mr and Mrs Eric Erickson of La Farge Wis report their son Theodore C Erickson S2c has completed a radio course at the University of Chicago and holds a fleet post office address in San Francisco His wife Evelyn works in Chicago.
The profile of Robert H. Keys 32, founder and president of the Foremen's Association of America, whose 3300-strong strike tied up six Detroit war plants, left 30,000 workers idle and cost the Army Air Forces 250 planes per Gen. Arnold. It tracks his rise from Ford foreman to organizer, the early Packard chapter, and the pivotal NLRB decision that halted bargaining rights for foremen.
Dr. C L Kolb former state GOP chairman accuses the party of failing to endorse candidates at the Milwaukee convention. He says the move leaves Republicans vulnerable to renegade candidates from other parties while Progressives see an opportunity to capitalize on the weakness and split ticket.
The exchange liner Gripsholm carries American and Canadian soldiers repatriated from German prison camps sailing from Belfast after discharging British troops and 11 Canadians needing hospital care. Irish army veterans report bomb damage in Berlin and say German morale remains unsettled ahead of invasion.
Frank Hahns 52 interrupted a Pentecostal mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral by hurling two eggs at Archbishop Francis J. Spellman. The archbishop was not hit. He was booked on a disorderly conduct charge and sent to Bellevue Hospital for observation. Hahns said he acted because he did not like something the archbishop said.
Local La Crosse newspaper brief lists publication details and staff bylines with history notes and Associated Press affiliation. Describes the paper as published afternoons and Sunday mornings by La Crosse Tribune Co. at Cass Street.
Allied forces push toward Rome as Valmontone, on the Casilina highway south of Rome, becomes the major strategic prize. German retreating columns, under Kesselring, fight to protect routes while Allied air power harasses roads and aids the advance from Anzio toward the capital.
Reader questions and official answers cover topics from naval training stations to koalas and the Bible, with details on television stations, Parkinson's disease, Cadet Nurse Corps uniforms, Australian parliament, child marriages in India, and notes on literature and stamps.
A compact puzzle item listing horizontal and vertical word clues including World War I battlefield themes and chemical symbols to solve. The grid hints include entries for land parcel reverential glow and other cross reference terms.
A set of Q A style questions covers metal colors noting most metals are gray blue to silver white with gold and copper as exceptions. It asks about the Coronation City in Norway, the crowns of England, pygmy heights, and the largest bullfighting arena El Torco in Mexico City.
The La Crosse Tribune offers a 32 page children’s book with stories and verses from beloved classics for entertaining children during vacations. Includes riddles, paper folding, names, and more. Ten cents postpaid with coupon sent to Washington D C.
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