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Newspaper

Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1943

Page

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Castoff Pitcher Sees Senators Rally Past Indians

Jim Bagby faltered in the ninth as Washingtons lineup struck for three runs to edge Cleveland 3 to 1 and clinify the series two games to one. Vernon started the ninth with a flyout before three straight hits scored, sending Bagby to the clubhouse. Box scores detail late offense and key plays with Bagby fanning seven over eight and a third. Attendance noted as 46,000.

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Lookouts Triumph Over Crackers 9 5 in Fifth Straight

Chattanooga Lookouts beat the Atlanta Crackers 9 to 5 to sweep a series, ground work laid in the first inning with five runs. Guin Creason started, Ed Chitwood relieved, and final line shows four from Lookouts on eight hits while Crone, Chitwood, Corart and Lautz contributed. Travelers chase next game after differing scoring in Little Rock action.

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Vanderbilt Takes Third In Row From Wildcats

Vanderbilt wins its third straight over Kentucky at Lexington after a strong hitting day. Commodores collect ten hits while holding Kentucky to seven, with Vanderbilt’s standout Bengelicon homering to highlight the contest.

Lexington Kentucky Wildcats Waterestt Lecay Commodores Kentucky Natsville Vanderbilt Wildcat Graham Bengelicon Commodore Aderbalt Chucky Iaham Owen Herbert Tian

Lee Hicago Hospital Appointment After Tough Season

Thornton Lee of the White Sox is headed to the hospital for an arm procedure aimed at curing lingering adhesions in his left shoulder. The left-hander, who previously won 22 games, will undergo manipulation and rest before proving his form again next season. Beecher reference appears as unrelated stray text.

Thornton Lee Ungo White Sox Lee

Major Morris Promoted at Selman Field for Bombardier Proficiency

Captain Jack E. Morris of Los Angeles has been promoted to major and assigned as bombardier proficiency officer at Selman field Monroe Louisiana. He will aid in maintaining proficiency of bombardier officers training as air navigators. He joined the service in 1940 and has instructed at Ellington Midland and Big Spring bombarder schools. He is a 1938 Los Angeles City College graduate and 1943 Central Instructors' School graduate. He was born in New Mexico and previously supervised the typing section for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.

Jack E. Morris Los Angeles Calif Selman Field Monroe Morris Los Angeles City College Lowry Field Cole Randolph Field Tex Ellington Field Midland Big Spring Texas Central Carlsbad N. M New Mexico

Lt Adams Leads Officers Golf Tourney With Stevenson Close

Lt F C Adams remains medalist and leads the first round at Municipal Golf Course as Capt Stevenson and others trail. Results from last week show multiple flight matchups including Goree, Gibson, Culpepper, and Young, with new pairings listed for this week.

Lt. Adams Capt Stevenson F. C. Adams M. Schmid Municipal Golf Course BR. J. Stevenson W. C. Gibson A. M. Culpepper W. A. Marr Fo, Adame R. J. Steverison R. BD Goree WC. Gibson D. L Fowler W. O. Stelz J. Ro G B Weiler R. Merenda D. A. Hoy Ler. Freydberg R Morteth Ro Thompson Ca W. Carter H. J. Wagner Ad. Sweeney FO Manorie Ho W. Rawstram A. R Shelton Leroy Boeb Ltd Higdon Steape le Dom Mark Washington C. R. Widdecombe B. Cesolina J. J. Sullivan A. B. Cleveland H. & Westcott J. A. Prugh H. W Cann P. &. Stonerock E. W. Beck J. Beattie L. L. Reinsmith R. Moas Officers Athletic Area Officers Club

Wives of Officers Plan Tennis Play

Tennis event organized by wives of officers set to begin at 1 o clock on Monday afternoon. Attendees urged to join at North Fourth Street and participate under the direction of Miss Hairy Hawkins with telephone contact for details.

Ullicers Wees Theosy Hairy Hawkina Seer

Warn of Imminent Clothing Rationing In U S

Nelson, production chief, warns Congress that rationing of clothing and textiles in the United States is imminent unless industry and facilities are fully utilized. Testifying before the House Appropriations Committee on a deficiency bill, he said rationing could be avoided but many disagree. The textile division is doing all it can to avert rationing, a task he calls one of the world’s hardest. He notes European countries have rationing, and the U S is trying to dodge it.

Washington Congress Donald M Nckion United States House Appro- Poatens Nelson WPS

Finland to make June payment on WWI debt to U S

Washington May 14 Finland prepared to meet its June 15 payment on its first World War debt to the United States. A moratorium ended last December and the amount due is 165 945 dollars, with possible inclusion of remaining principal. Urho Taivola of the Finnish legation stated the government will pay.

Washington Finland United States Helsinki Urho Taivola

Unrest and German Reaction Rise Across Europe

The report notes growing anti Allied sentiment amid German cooperation with Axis forces, with French resistance linked to De Gaulle and Doer’s navy command moving to Kiel as unrest spreads in France and Belgium. The Fighting French claims a central resistance council formed and sent a message to De Gaulle before his Algeria talks with Giraud.

Borys Driteh Patriota Atu Geran France Gestapon Viens Aiied Ars Karl Doers Tie Cheet Prria Kiel Graups Counteu O Charles de Gaullle de Gautle Algeria Henri Giraud

Roosevelt Considers Prisoners From Axis Powers to U S

President Roosevelt said a large number of Axis prisoners captured in Tunisia might be brought to the United States but plans are not yet final. He noted the priority is removing prisoners from Africa, avoiding cargo ballast issues, and possibly separating Italian and German prisoners for safety.

Washington Troosevelt Asis Tunuia United States Roosevelt Africa Ceggio Calabria Messina Naples Europe Mount Vesuvius Sicily Algiers Jurgen von Armin North

Red Cross Aids Military In 1942 Efforts Range Wide

The American Red Cross aided over a million service men and families in 1942. Overseas it opened 130 clubs and test centers for troops and supplied 75 hospital recreation buildings and 1,765 sunrooms. It distributed nearly 2,600 radios 325 moving picture units 51 blood donor centers 365 nurse recruiting stations and produced 570 million surgical dressings.

American Red Cross

International baseball leagues formed in postwar Britain

London reports plans to expand the sport as eight leagues emerge in England and one in Northern Ireland, signaling baseball’s growing international footprint after the war.

London NEA England Northern Ireland

Attu Landing Signals Shift in Aleutian Campaign

The navy confirms U S forces landed on Attu on May 11 and are engaged with Japanese troops. Officials outline a strategy focusing on Attu while continuing air attacks on Kiska and preparing Amchitka as a base for future long range operations toward Tokyo and northern Japanese holdings.

Navy Attu Tokyo U. S Aleutians North Pacific Aleutiana Dutch Harbor Kiska Amchitka Japan Kisga Amer Cay Midway Island Central Pacific Tokyo Steels Kukiles Isiatretching Ruaias Amchatka Peninsula

Deaths across towns report multiple obituaries

Pauline Weis 59 died in a Monroe hospital after residencies in Crockett Texas. Funeral planned in Baton Rouge by Mudhearn Funeral Home with daughter Mrs. David Aron as survivor. Celestine Trichel 65 died at home in Fairbanks. Funeral at Saint Matthew's Catholic church with interment in Catholic cemetery. survivors include three sons and four daughters plus many relatives. J M Steen Kelly Albertsons parish report shows Mrs. J M Steen 74 died at home with funeral at Old Bethel church and burial at local cemetery. she leaves five daughters two sons and multiple siblings and grandchildren.

Pauline Weis Iol Crockett Monroe Mudhearn Baton Rouge David Aron Celestine Trichel Fairbanks Andrew Trichel Str Matthew's Catholic Church N. F. Vandegaer Dixie Funeral Home Trichel Paul Andrew Vance Trichel Mra Eva Baskin Evie Perot Ethel Perot Fostere Ollie Mae LeBrun Collinston Susie Trichel Bob Jim Eunice Trichel Oak Grove Joe Trichel Fondale John A. Davis Wiley LeBrun Frank McMillon Lawrence McMillon Leve Trichel Yancey Perot J. M. Steen Kelly J. M. Steen Old Bethel Church Hardy Carroll Wisner Hart Tullas Baptist Church Riser Pallbeareys Steen

Bombing Blitz Expands Across Europe In Heavy Night Raids

Allied air forces report heavy losses for enemy interceptors as US bombers crash fighters over Antwerp and strike key targets including Duisburg Meaulte and St Omer. Russian and RAF raids join in the surge, with Berlin and Czechoslovakia also attacked amid vast tonnages of explosives.

Rayal Duisburg Ruhr Armerian Meaulte St. Omer Naz Warsaw Poland Rabenzechoslovakia Berlin Europe London

Air Medal Given to Turner Field Navigators in World War II

The War Department announced awards of the air medal to 11 graduates of the Selman field advanced navigation school for anti submarine patrols over the Atlantic. The ceremony honored navigators plus other aircrew, with citations praising hazard filled missions and meticulous care. Names and addresses of the Turner Field graduates are listed with hours flown.

The War Department Advanced Navigation School Selman Field Turner Field Albany Atlantic Ocean United States Paul R. Badger Main Street Manchester N. H Warren X. Boney Church Street Biloxi Miss Edward M. Brewster Andover N. Y John S. Hunter, Jr Moreland Avenue Newton Center Mass Charles F. Jennings Westminster Avenue Arlington Hugh A. Moffitt, Jr North Main Street High Point N. C Francis KE. Skipp, Jr 212Th Street Queens Village Queens New York City Peter J. Stampen Orange Street Portland Lester Weiss Post Street Yonkers Edward F. Witsell, Jr Fairglen Road Bethseda Marvin D. Zick Liberty Street Ripon Wis Turner field-Seiman Edward L. Anderson West Broadway Fulton

Private Earl Stovall Donates Pool Digging Equipment

Private Earl Stovall donated his digging equipment to create a pool area. The act shows civic spirit and supports community recreation needs.

Earl Stovall

Africa freed elements surrender after hours aid

Aled communique states the last remaining elements surrendered at 1145 hours May 13, ending a period of hostage tensions in Africa. No further combatants remain in the area and the immediate danger has subsided.

Africa

Askman Bones And King Get Captaincies And Lieutenants

Seven Selman field promotions include three captains and four first lieutenants. New captains are Nils M. Askman Beverly Massachusetts engineering officer of the 720th Navigation Training Squadron 1938 Lafayette College graduate James C. Bones Shamrock Texas assistant director of academic training of Group IV former Texas Tech student Howard D. King Columbus Ohio courts and boards officer 1929 Ohio State graduate 1936 Cleveland Law School graduate and Ohio bar member Lieutenants are Lionel C. Cox Anadarko Oklahoma Pre-flight school mathematics instructor master of arts 1927 Southwestern School of Technology William P. Duff Raleigh North Carolina assistant post S-4 former North Carolina State College student Harold D. Frederick Rockford Minnesota physics instructor Pre-Flight school BA from Macalester MA University of Minnesota Stanley L. Hawley Lincoln Nebraska mathematics instructor Pre-Flight school MA University of Nebraska and Nebraska Wesleyan BA

Nils M. Askman Beverly Mass Lafayette College James C. Bones Shamrock Tex Group IV Texas Tech Lubbock Howard D. King Columbus Ohio State University Cleveland Law School Ohio Bar Lionel C. Cox Anadarko Oklo SouthWestern School of Technology William P. Duff Raleigh N. C North Carolina State College Harold D. Frederick Rockford University of Minnesota Stanley L. Hawley Lincoln Neb University of Nebraska Nebraska Wesleyan University

Roosevelt reports conferring stage on postwar plans

President Franklin D. Roosevelt said at a press conference that allied conferences have not reached decision stage and no news developments are expected until Winston Churchill’s visit ends. He noted Axis prisoners from North Africa may be brought to the United States for further handling, possibly farming.

United Nations China Roosevelt Churchill North Africa Home Guards Mutual Blue

Michigan students taught to swim under compulsory program

Since last June more than 1,000 Michigan students have been taught to swim as part of the compulsory physical training program.

Ann Arbors Nea Michigan

Tax measure battles over 1942 income levies in senate

Senate debates a complex tax plan with votes on withholding levies for wages and 1942 income liabilities. The Rumi provision faced strong opposition while the George plan sought to base current-year taxes on earlier high-income benchmarks, with key divisions between Democrats and Republicans and a Burnside-like cross-party bloc defeating it.

Senate O'Daniel Texas Connally House Ways and Means Ellender Louisiana Bankhead Alabama Forand-Robertson Senate Committee George la Follette Progressive Wisconsin

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