Fire Destroys Union Oil Mill Shed in West Monroe
Early morning blaze at the Union Oil Mill storage house in West Monroe destroyed 259000 pounds of grabber cotton and burlap sacks valued in the thousands. Firefighters battled hot flames and a strong breeze, keeping the fire from spreading to other buildings. No material was saved and damage totals were not immediately known.
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Union On Mill
West Monroe
A. B. Colmer
Ouachita
Monroe
Spataforais Pharmacy
Three Ladarts Sentenced for Receiving Stolen Goods
District Judge J. T. Shell sentenced three local grocers for knowingly buying stolen merchandise. Joe Ledart of 110 Washington Street received 19 months in parish jail with road duty. four 12 month terms run concurrently, a separate six month term for the fifth charge. Ross Laedart of 122 DeSiard Avenue got three months with road duty. Sam Ladart, his son, got six months with read. Mrs Ladart reacted hysterically as the sentences were announced.
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Tris
J. T. Shell
Joe Ledart
Washington Street
Ross Laedart
DeSiard Avenue
Sam Ladart
Arm
Ross Ladart
Mayfield Youth Shot In Hunting Accident
J H Mayfield Jr. 15, of West Monroe, was in critical condition at Riverside sanitarium after a companion's shotgun discharged at close range during a levee hunting trip. J T Stuckey 16 tried to unbreech the weapon, striking Mayfield in the chest and arm. doctors reported low chances of recovery after a blood transfusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Mayfield, Jr
Joshua H. Mayfield
Lazarre Avenue
West Monroe
Riverside Sanitarium
Jeff Caldwell
J.T. Stuckey
Allis Chalmers Strike Prolonged Amid Negotiations
Washington reports an agreement to settle the 20 day A F L strike at Cornell Debilier in South Plainfield New Jersey with workers to return Tuesday. CIO claims few workers at Allis Chalmers plants are on duty as talks with Knox and Knudsen continue and defense orders total about 45 900 dollars. International Harvester cancellations hinder quick reopening as the government presses for resumed production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense Mediation Board
A. F. of L
Cornell Debilier Corporation
South Plainfield
N. J
C. O
Milwaukee
Allis-Chalmera Manitoring
Navy
Knox
Defense
William S Knudsen
Knox and Keodsen
United States
Office of Production Management
Allis-Chalmers
Allis- Chalmers Company
Inernational Harvester Company
C. SO. Farr Equipment Workers Organizing Committee
W. H. Devi
International Harvester
Davis
Gal & Socasients
British say Mussolini fleet damaged in eastern Mediterranean
London reports the British navy with Greek units and the RAF attacked the Italian fleet off home waters. Official communiques say a battleship of the Littorio class and two to four Italian cruisers or destroyers were damaged with at least one ship sunk. Details remain incomplete as the large engagement unfolds.
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London
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Andrew Cunningham
Italy
Louisiana faces mounting deficit in state finances
Baton Rouge officials forecast a cash deficit of 2.37 million by June and an eight point four million shortfall by June 3 1942 if spending rises and revenues lag. Finance Director Close defends actions citing services worth 10.9 million and tax changes. Governor Jones backs the effort as thorough improvement over prior administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Next Jime WO
Department of Finance
Martin Close
Sam Jones
Britain Seeks March Shipping Losses Insight From Admiralty
The Associated Press reports British admiralty figures due by Tuesday will reveal March losses and shed light on Nazi operations in the Atlantic. Initial week losses reached about 150,000 tons, then fell to 98,000 and 71,000 tons in subsequent weeks, prompting analysis of Berlin’s figures and Allied interpretation for aid logistics and Britain's solo survival.
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Kirke L
Associated Press
Atlantic
England
Admiralty
London
Washington
Berlin
Balkan
Churchill
Britain
Mankind
Europe
Roosevelt Urges Unity Across Political Creed on Potomac Broadcast
President Roosevelt called Americans of every political creed to stand united against fascist tyranny during a radio address from the White House yacht Potomac to Jackson Day dinners raising funds for the Democratic party. He warned an alliance of dictatorial powers threatens democracy and national unity.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Associated Press
Port Everglades
Fla
Roosevelt
America
White House
Potomac
St Joseph chosen for 1942 district women’s convention
St Joseph was named as the site for the 1942 annual convention of the Louisiana Fifth District Federation of Women’s Clubs to be held in April at Ruston High School. About 150 women attended the district meeting Saturday, with four official delegates. The Welcome Branch of the Twentyath Century club of Monroe won first in scrapbooks, while Monroe clubs also swept top honors in yearbooks. The program featured an address on Imperialism in Americanism by Mrs. F A Leaming of Mansfield.
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Ruston
St. Joseph
Loutmana Fifth District Federation of Women's Clubs
New Ruston
Twentieth Century Club
Monroe
Kenneth F. Hewins
Louisiana Tech Publications Department
F. A. Leaming
Mansfield
Louisiana Federation of Women
A. D. Tisdale
Nan Tarwater
Baton Rouge
C. E. Hester
Tallulah
Largest WPA Defense Project Opens in Louisiana
James H. Crutcher state WPA administrator announced the opening of the state s biggest defense project in Louisiana a 3616 dollar program of general improvements to army camps near Alexandria The first crew of 75 is building a 3 mile gravel road linking Camp Livingston with Camp Beauregard airport and nearby farms A second crew will begin landscaping sewer work and other improvements at Camp Livingston Monday Similar work is planned for Camps Beauregard and Claiborne within two weeks
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New Orleans
James H. Crutcher
WPA
Louisiana
Alexandria
Crutcher
Camp Livingston
Camp Beauregard
Camps
Beauregard and
Claiborne
Petrillo to die in electric chair for Philadelphia murder ring
In Philadelphia Governor James refused a reprieve for 49 year old Paul Petrillo sentenced to die in Rockview prison for the 1932 poison death of Luig i Lavecchio. Petrillo led a murder-for-insurance ring blamed for more than 100 deaths involving hoaxing the evil eye and magic potions. His cousin Herman Petrillo and Mrs Josephine Romualdo also face death sentences. Grace Giovanetti won a new trial this week.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Paul Petrillo
Holmesburg
Rockview
Bellefonte
Lugi Lavecchio
Farflung
Arthur H. James
James
Petrillo
Paul
Herman Petrillo
Josephine Romualdo
Breedlove Trial to Start Monday in Ruston
John W. Breedlove, 22, faces murder charges in the shooting of his brother in law, Hal Posey, 48, a Ruston police officer. A petit jury of 30 was selected, with district attorney Scarborough and defense attorney Barham each calling witnesses. Breedlove was jailed after healing at the Rus ton Lincoln sanitarium following an arm wound from the earlier gunfire with Posey.
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J. C. Henry
E. V. Kiper
J. S. Beck
S. H. Williams
J. C. Lewis
Breedlove
Posey
Ed Neal
Truett L. Scarborough
C. E. Barham
Parish
Ruston-Lincoln Sanitarium
J. J. Bennet
Britain and Yugoslavia in pursuit of a Danube route
From Bern report, 1941, Britain eyes Yugoslavia as a key to reaching Germany via the Danube corridor. Analysts note Belgrade's stance could shift balance with up to 4.3 million Allied troops potentially available, while German demands heighten urgency after the Yugoslav coup.
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Bern
Switzerland
Salonika
Germany
Yugoslavia
Belgrade
Europe
France
Britain
Danube vi
Dardanelles
Two Fugitives To Be Brought To Monroe
Two men Madison Irwin Phillips and Carroll Pettijohn are to be brought to Monroe this weekend from Carrelton Missouri. Sheriff Milton Cordale says Deputy Otto Horn left Friday to return the fugitives. They are charged with obtaining an automobile under false pretenses after Missouri state patrols arrested them following police radio broadcasts.
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Carrelton
Milton Coverdale
Otto Horn
Madison Irwin Phillips
Carrol Pettijohn
Missouri
Monroe
KPML
Seven Federal Cases Slated For Spring Court Session
Federal court will hear seven trials two arraignments and two sentences during the April 7 to 16 session. Prosecution includes internal revenue act charges election fraud theft of mail and bank case. Civil motions include Louisiana vs Southern Natural Gas remand.
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Harvey Fields
United States
Sarah Bilberry
Fred Futch
John Griffith
Roy Elkins
Internal Revenue Act
Fred Marsh
Jesse Wright
Internal Revenue
Ollie Morehead
Ida Cheffin
Durwood T. Phillips
National Bank
Charles M. Womack
John Hugh Henry
State of Louisiana
Southern Natural Gas Company
L. O'Neal
Carey J. O'Neal
United Gas Public
Yugoslav Coup News Vividly Covered by AP Reporters
AP Balkan staff in seven countries moved fast to report Yugoslavia's cabinet resignation after a coup d etat. Max Harrelson broadcast from Budapest to Bern as reporters from Istanbul Salonika Athens Sofia Bucharest and others chased answers. Belgrade censorship delayed the story but Er. C. Daniel in Bern relayed updates until continuation on seventh pages.
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Associated Press
Bern
Switzerland
Budapest
Yugoslavia
Max Harrelson
William B. King
Balkan
Harrelson
New York
Bratislavia
Athens
Ankara
Turkey
America
Associated
Witt Hancock
Istanbul
Wes Gallagher
Salonika
Daniel DeLuce
Sofia
Bucharest
Europe
Robert St. John
Belgrade
St. John
E. C. Daniel
Croat Leader Demands Axis Alignment in Yugoslavia
Dr. Vladimir Macek, head of Croats, urged Yugoslavia to publish a declaration of adherence to the Axis and pressed for Croat autonomy. He travels from the overthrown cabinet to join Premier Simovic's government, with decisions likely shaping future domestic and foreign policy. tension exists between Croats and Serbs as the coup unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zagreb
Yugoslavia
Vladimir Macek
Macek
Dragija Cvetkovic
Dusan Simovic
Belgrade
Greek Aid Show Dazzles Crowd At Paramount Theater
A midnight Paramount program mixed vaudeville and film to benefit Greek war relief. The stage featured a three piece band led by Milton Coverdale Jr and acts from Hoss Ross to Sergeant Harold B McNemar and Kathleen Miller.
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Paramount Theater
Variety
Paramount
Milton Coverdale, Jr
George Bennett
Beverly Peevy
Dopey” Bayne
Jitterbugs
Armandine
iMi Safety Record Update
Accidents this year 122 vs last year 115. Personal injuries this year 17 vs last year 23. Deaths this year 3 vs last year 3. Traffic rule notes police officer signals override ordinance. drivers must obey officer instructions.
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Monroe Club
Joseph W. Walker
Poplarville
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Cora Lee Davis
Grace Giovanetti
State Supreme Court
Axis Alliance
Serbia
Rome
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