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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1943
Page
1
Fair Enough Westbrook Pegier column on French Foreign Legion
Ernie Pyle reports from Sidi-Bel-Abbès Algeria describing the French Foreign Legion HQ in a 60,000 population city with modern streets, museums, statues and parks. He notes officers resemble American professionals and that St Cyr is the commander training ground where top class members choose their service location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook Pegier
Ernie Pyle
North Africa
Sidi - Bel -Abbes
Algeria
French Foreign Legion
Legion
Bond Si
St. Cyr
West Point
France
Foreign Legion
Higgins Talks ATL F L Meet
Andrew J. Higgins of New Orleans, a key war production figure, spoke at Shreveport on April 7 to the Louisiana State Moderation of Labor convention. He urged common sense in labor relations, giving workers a voice, fair treatment, and cooperation to boost output while noting cordial ties with AFL locals and a plant workforce of about 12,000 producing around 600 units in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Andrew J. Higgins
New Orleans
Siupbusier
Louisiana
Higgins
Labor
American Federation of Labor
Germans Claim Sinking 14 Allied Ships
The German communiqué via DNB and Berlin radio claimed 14 fully loaded Allied merchant ships totaling 102000 tons sunk in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, plus a destroyer, amid heavy attacks on Allied supply lines. Five other ships were torpedoed but not observed. The U boat in the Bay of Biscay allegedly shot down a tracking Allied bomber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlantic
Mediterranean
DNB
Berlin
Bay of Biscay
Train Murder Trial Starts Albany
The knife slaying of Mrs Martha Virginia James on a speeding Southern Pacific train led Robert L Folkes to trial on a first degree murder charge. The 20 year old Los Angeles cook is accused of stabbing the Virginia bride as the west coast limited sped through Oregon toward California. Witnesses recalled a muffled scream and a protest as Folkes left the train. Ensign Richard F James, the victim’s husband, was to testify, with others including Harold Wilson and Navy witness Nasxawadox expected to appear. A jury was to be selected within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Ore
Robert
Lee Folkes
Los Angeles
Pegro
Folkes
Mra
Martha Virginia James
Virginia
Southern Pacific
West Coast Limited
Oregon
California
Pasengers
Jarmes
Harlow Weinrich
Linn County
Polkes
Churchill Okays De Gaulle Delay On North Africa Visit
London April 7 Prime Minister Churchill states in the house of commons he backs General Eisenhower's request to delay General de Gaulle's proposed North Africa trip. de Gaulle delays for talks with General Giraud. Catroux is already in North Africa. Allied forces press Rommel in Tunisia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Churchill
House of Commons
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Charles de Gaulle
North Africa
Henri Giraud
West Africa
Eisenhower
Charlies Catroux
de Gaulle
Giraud
Erwin Rommel
Tunisia
No. 10 Downing Street
Donets River Battle Intensifies Across Caucasus Front
Soviet dispatches report sharper fighting along the Donets river from Izyum to Chuguev with German efforts near Novorossiisk and in the Kuban delta. Red Army forces press across mud flats and battered streams, while Luftwaffe incursions over the Donets meet heavy Russian anti aircraft and fighter opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Donets
Kuban
Caucasus
Red
Novorossisk
Black Sea
Northern Caucasus
Izyum
Chuguev
Kharkov
German High Command
Berlin
Associated Press
Red Star
Army Organ
Volkhov
Leningrad
Army bars soldiers from seeking public office
Washington April 7. A new army regulation barring any active duty soldier from seeking or accepting election to a public office not held when he entered service stirred debate in political and legislative circles. General George C. Marshall issued the order February 3 at the direction of War Secretary Stimson, stating no active duty member may become a candidate for or seek election to any public office not held at entry into service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Army
George C. Marshall
Stimson
Capitol Hill
Representative Ditter
Pennsylvania
Hill
Alabama
Wesley Term Commuted by Louisiana Governor
Governor Sam Jones commuted to time served the manslaughter sentence of Albert Wesley. Wesley, convicted October 8, 1940 at Monroe, had been sentenced to five to 15 years in the penitentiary. The action was announced from Baton Rouge and noted as a part of state clemency measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Sam Jones
Albert Wesley
Monroe
Ten arraigned in U S court in Louisiana
Ten defendants appeared before Judge Ben C. Dawkins in the western Louisiana federal court on indictments under banking laws and the selective service act. Orbit released with no sentence. Gilman given four months in jail and probation. Kendrick Williams Burns sentenced or awaiting induction. Davis receives six months with possible suspension upon induction. Henderson and MacLeland pled not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben C. Dawkine
Western District of Louisiana
Robert Orbit
United States Army
Dawkins
Orbit
United States
Orbits
Dewkins
Monroe Gilman
Henry Paul Kendrick
Robert Williams
Olsen Burns
Kendrick
Williams
Burns
William Davis
Selective Service Act
Davis
Frank MacLeland
Leroy Henderson
Bombers to Target Tokyo After Long War Lead
Fort George Wright Washington April 7 Major General Davenport Johnson says four motor bombers will reach Tokyo eventually. He explains the war will continue in Europe and Africa before the Pacific, noting heavy bombardment crews trained by the Second Air Force have downed about four enemy planes for every loss. The statement reflects a cautious forecast of progress and ongoing commitment to air power against both Axis theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort George Wright
Wash
America
Tokyo
Davenport Johnson
Japan
Second Air Force
Germany
United Nations
Pacific Front
Jobson
Delays and unity drive mark wartime Capitol actions
Washington reports a farm bloc push to delay a Senate test on the vetoed Bankhead farm bill while the White House launches a nation welding campaign to raise 13 billion in the war loan drive. Roosevelt and Morgenthau rally support as Byrnes guides policy amid wage talks and mining union pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol Hill
White House
Senate
C. S
Roosevelt
Treasury
Morgenthau
United States
Senate Agriculture Committee
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
James F. Byrnes
Senator Bankhead
Alabama
Orleans Man Buys Steak After Calf Auction
New Orleans on April 7 Guibert D Gayant a market man bought a prize winning calf raised by 11 year old 4 H club worker Jackie Mawhee and donated it to the Red Cross then paid 1000 for one of the steaks The calf was auctioned on Canal Street last night after being cut into 623 pounds of meat The Red Cross war fund drive brought in 2858 65 with Gayant the largest purchaser others paid 1 to 500 All buyers except those who donated meat had to use ration coupons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Guibert D. Gayant
Red Cross
Jackie Mawee
Canal Street
Gayant
Big battles loom over war agency spending in Congress
Washington April 1. A three front clash over wartime agency finances is set as a House appropriations subcommittee prepares to start hearings on the omnibus fiscal bill. Agencies include War Production Board, Office of Price Administration, Office of War Information, and Office of Civilian Defense with requests totaling tens of millions. Leaders and critics weigh retrenchment, while key officials defend funding for materials, lend-lease, and wartime economic tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Appropriations
War Production Board
Office of Price Administration
Office of War Information
Office of Civilian Defense
Cannon
Democrat
Missouri
Capitol Hill
Office of Defense Transportation
Office of Censorship
Office
Inter-American Affairs
Price
Prentiss Brown
WPB
Donald Nelson
Paul McNutt
Senate
Representative Taber
New York
United States
Youth Admits Killing Neighbor Girl in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh April 7 Police Lt. Michael Daugherty quoted an eleven year old boy as saying he choked raped and buried four year old Theresa Williams in the cellar of his home after luring her with a penny to buy candy The youth Perry 17 was taken into custody and charged with murder Autopsy to determine if death occurred before burial The body was unearthed by the girls father and Perry’s sister later disclosed his digging efforts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Michael Daugherty
Daugherty
Earl Perry
Theresa Williams
Perry
Theresa
Tony
Patsy Spencer
Francis Flannery
Sonny
New Orleans Saves Enough for Bonds
New Orleans has saved more than its $17,457,000 quota for the second war bond drive starting Monday. Parish chairman Errol Buckner announced deposits since January 1 exceed the required amount and urged bank customers to convert savings into bond purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Errol Buckner
Parish
Buckner
Free Labor Is Best says Starnes at Mt. Vernon-Woodberry Mills
East Tallassee Alabama April 7 Representative Starnes Democrat told about 4500 workers at the Mt. Vernon Woodhberry cotton mills that earning the army navy E award proved free labor can out-produce slave labor. He praised production, praised management and labor unity, and urged victory over the Axis with free workers. He spoke of peace after the war and postwar duties to recompense aggressors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tallassee
Ala
Starnes
Democrat
Alabama
Mt. Vernon-Woodhberry
Duckie
Mt. Vernon
Fraud sentences on 3 suspended in Aberdeen Miss
In Aberdeen Mississippi on April 1 a United States district court judge suspended three of seven fraud cases tied to AAA payments for agriculture adjustments. Willard Linn was fined 500 dollars and given 10 months, others received suspended terms and five years probation. The cases involve forged AAA papers and checks totaling about 75,000 to 106,000 dollars. Remaining defendants Barrett Clin ton Lowry and Seas are awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Miss
Agriculture Adjustment Administration
United States District Court
Allen D. Cox
Herbert Ray
AAA
Chickasaw County
James Clinton Barrett
Willie J. Linn
Trebloc
Chickasaw County Agricultural Association
Harry L. Parchman
Buena Vista
Blanche Eve Lloyd
Houston
Barrett
Columbus D. Lowry
Chickasaw County On Conservation Commission
Howard D. Seas
Ene Coal
British Seize 5000 Prisoners In North Africa Push
Allied forces report a major advance north of Gabes with the British Eighth Army breaking through Wadi El Akarit defenses and taking about 5000 prisoners mainly Italians. American units linked with Montgomery’s troops, probing Djebel Kreroun and Maizila areas as Rommel retreats along the coast, with air power supporting the offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
Eighth Army
Gabes
Djebel Maizila
Maknassy
el Guetar
Erwin Rommel
Wadi el Akarit
Djebel Kreroun
Maizila Pass
Rommel
Churchill reports new victory in Tunisia at Wadi El Akarit
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons that the British Eighth Army scored a new victory at Wadi El Akarit in Tunisia. Rommel's forces were retreating northward as Montgomery pursued, with over 6000 prisoners taken and a heavy 500-gun bombardment preceding the assault. The desert army aimed to join with US forces pressing the west. Two Meridian fliers were killed in a training flight crash near the air base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
London
Wadi el Akarit
Rommel
Montgomery
Churchill
Eighth Army
Tunisia
Bernard L. Montgomery
Alamein
Akarit
Commons
Gabes
el Alamein
Desert Army
United States
Frederick John Bellenger
Labor
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Westbrook
Pegler
ATL. F. L
Paris
Harold W. Whiteman
Atlanta
Renault Motor Works
England
Donets River
Ditter
Wesley
Paul McDonald
Miami Beach
Elizabeth Tucker
Navy
Marines
Ursus
McDonald
U.S
iComtt
Orleans
BONDS
Eugene D. Wallace
Army Air Forces
New Britain Island
Australia
Rabaul
Djebel Manila
Egypt
Sir Bernard L. Montgomery
Meridian
Vpj
Meridian Air Base
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