French Army Reorganization Ties to Line With Germany
Reports from London and Berlin indicate France plans a major army overhaul under Henri Deniz to align with a new regime, signaling a shift in wartime roles. In Washington officials paused nonmilitary aid to French North Africa amid clarification of the Wiehs situation. Russian dispatches claim Red Army broke through initial German defenses at Bryanik near White Russia, with heavy German losses and ongoing battles near Moscow.
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United States
French North Africa
Wiehs
Welles
New York Harbor
North Africa
Red Cross
France
London
Berlin
Henri Deniz
Syria
Red Army
Bryanek
White Russia
Moscow
Westbrook Pegler on labor conscription and war effort
Westbrook Pegler argues that a national labor draft may be needed to support the war effort, potentially reallocating workers to factories and mines. He warns this compulsory system could become permanent and affect private property, citing the motor industry as an example of wartime retooling.
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Weekly Social Justice Faces 'Sedition' Count
Washington April 4 The weekly Social Justice is facing sedition charges under the espionage act amid accusations of substantial, unscrupulous support for the war effort. Postmaster General Wal lace ordered withholding of publication until a hearing set for April 29 to determine revocation of mailing privileges. Reverend Charles E. Coughlin, founder since 1936, says he no longer editors or publishers the paper and challenges the action in Washington.
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Secret Justice
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Isla
Washington
Charles E. Coughlin
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Axis
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Retreat Critique in Burma Prompts Allied Reconsideration
In Inking China April 15 Nations Herald reports a critic urges focus on will to fight over equipment in Burma. It cites lack of coordination among Allied forces and calls for diversions or counter attacks to relieve pressure, warning against precipitous withdrawals. Submarine buildup discussed aims to boost US undersea power against Japan.
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Burma
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Washington
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Japan
Pacific
Agress
Navy
War Stamp Day Observed In Monroe And West Monroe
Commemorating the first anniversary of war stamps a patriotic program was held in Monroe and West Monroe with two parades, street flags along DeSiard street, and stamp booths. Ouachita Parish High School and Neville High bands led parades at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monroe police provided a motorcycle escort as merchants reported strong stamp sales and PTA tables sold stamps inside and outside stores. Placards urged purchase of war certificates and savings values were emphasized.
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West Monroe
DeSiard Street
Ouachita Parish
Neville High
A. R. Wisenbaker
P.T. A
Bold Industry Urged by Nelson in Open Letter
In Washington on April 15 Donald Nelson urged major contractors to show imagination and boldness on the industrial front. He called for a swift upswing in subcontracting and to spread work among other firms to speed deliveries, saying every idle tool must be put to work.
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Washington
Donald Nelson
Kaiser Shipyard unveils 12 way assembly line in Vancouver
In Vancouver Washington Kaiser Company opens a 17 million dollar shipyard on the Columbia River with a 12 lane assembly line. Edgar Kaiser, 33, leads the project as hulls move along the line and superstructures are added in one piece before outfitting. War ships for Allied forces aim to shorten construction time and speed cargo delivery.
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Four Hurt After Chicago Political Dispute
In Chicago near the seventh precinct fourteenth ward polls in the stockyards district a Republican precinct captain Joseph Adamek was shot three times and seriously wounded during a primary day dispute. Adam Kezen a Democratic captain admitted firing the shots and was detained. Also injured were Mary Kezen Anna Redack and Andrew Zolinierski with Redack and Zolinierski hospitalized.
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Republcan
Seventh Precinct
Fourteenth Ward
Stockyards
Joseph Adamek
Leonard Lynch
Adam Kezen
Kezen
Mary Kezen
Anna Redack
John Redack
Andrew Zolinierski
Rodack
Zolinierski
Wayne Morris and Patsy O Rourke Arrive in New Orleans
Wayne Morris the film star and naval air service ensign traveled with his bride Patsy O Rourke of Atlanta on a motor trip to Pensacola Florida. Morris plans to undertake advanced flight training there.
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Orleans
New Orleans
Naval Air Service
Patsy O'Rourke
Atlanta
Pensacola
Fla
Girl refuses to leave her daddy at sea rescue
Mary Ann Mayer, 11, clung to her injured father W M Mayer during a 1944 Pacific lifeboat ordeal after a Japanese sub shelled their ship. The ship's lifeboat was overcrowded. she refused to abandon her father and was finally rescued hours later by an American warship. The Mayer family, Goodyear Rubber Co employees from Singapore, continued to New Orleans aboard the merchant vessel.
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Broad Pacific
Mary Ann Mayer
W. M Mayer
Goodyear Rubber Company
Singapore
Java
Mayer
Mary Ann
Roosevelt Says War May Last Three Years
President Roosevelt told 20 Latin American diplomats at the White House that the war may last two or three years but the United States will win in the long run. He warned of a future hemispheric council to guard civilization and stressed sacrifices across the Americas to prevent German domination.
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Roosevelt
White House
Americas
Hitler
Louisiana Library Association State Sessions in Opens at Hotel Virginia
Early arrivals for the Louisiana Library Association convention gather ahead of a three day meeting at Hotel Virginia. Pre conference sessions, registration, general session, and an opening address follow on Thursday with leaders including Miss Sue Hefley Miss Essae M Culver and Miss Florrinell Francis. Frances Clarke Sayers is among Friday speakers.
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Florrinell Francis
Dallas Goss
Northeast Junior College
H. H. Benoit
W. D. Postell
Hardtimes Plantation
Melville Hunter
Blanche Oliver
Ouachita Parish
Walter Minniear
Frances Clarke Sayers
New York Public Library
Anne
Increased Pay For Privates Approved In Senate Plan
Washington April 15. House military affairs committee members signaled general approval of senate legislation to double pay for back privates while resisting larger rental allowances for top officers. The bill would raise a private to 42 dollars a month and a master sergeant or chief petty officer to 138 dollars. a second lieutenant or ensign would rise to 1800 dollars per year, with higher officer pay unchanged.
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Senate
Navy
May
Kentucky
Army
Defenders Of Malta May Be Making Final Efforts
Wide World reports increasing evidence that the Axis hedge for a decisive summer push. In France, the Balkans, Africa, Russia, and beyond, military moves suggest plans to erase Allied influence. Reports from Vichy warn of fleet changes that could affect the Mediterranean and Britain’s bases, including possible Italian French fleet cooperation.
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Clemency Grants For Many In Louisiana Pardoned
Baton Rouge April 15 A W year old sergeant in the American forces in Ireland was among six former convicts granted full pardons and citizenship restoration by Governor Sam Jones. He enlisted under an assumed name to protect his comrades. Also pardoned were 18 other convicts with shortened sentences and parole eligibility. Names include Jack Bobo Tangipahoa Sam Brent Curtis Dean Ouachita George Tisdale Jr Morehouse and Robert Sobral East Baton Rouge.
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Ireland
Sam Jones
State Penitentiary
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Tangipahoa
Sam Brent
Curtis Dean
Ouachita
George Tisdale
Jr. Morehouse
Robert Sobral
East Baton Rouge
Burton Andrews
Union Parish
John Ausby
Allen Parish
Tom Blackburg
Cad
Ouachita Parish Grand Jury Expected To Report Today
After reviewing about 25 cases and summoning hundreds of witnesses, the Ouachita parish grand jury in session for over a week was anticipated to file a report Wednesday afternoon. It finished witness questioning at noon and then began examining the parish jail and road camp before presenting its findings to the Fourth district court. All jurors worked since Monday April 20 without issuing an interim report.
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Ouachita Parish
Fourth District Court
Hugh S Johnson, ex NRA head, dies in Washington
General Hugh S Johnson, 59, once a fiery World War I hero who led the NRA during the New Deal, died of pneumonia at a Washington hotel at 4:45 am after writing a final column despite doctors orders. He rose from captain to brigadier general and claimed the NRA created about 3 million jobs and boosted purchasing power by billions. He resigned after the Supreme Court ruled NRA unconstitutional and frequently clashed with New Deal aides.
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Hugh S. Johnson
NRA
Johnson
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
New Deal
Harry Hopking
MacArthur in Command Contested by Headquarters
Australian Prime Minister Curtin backed President Roosevelt’s claim that General Douglas MacArthur is in supreme command of the allied forces in the southwest Pacific, but MacArthur’s headquarters denied certainty. A spokesman gave four points: no allied command yet, MacArthur leads US forces in the Far East, HQ moved from the Philippines to Australia, and Washington decisions pending.
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Australia
John Curtin
Roosevelt
Douglas MacArthur
United Nations
Southwest
Pacific
MacArthur
United States
Far East
Philippines
Washington
MacArthur launches major offensive in Burma and Philippines
In Nipponese offensive claims, Japanese report 15 merchant ships sunk. U S air forces from Australia strike Manila Cebu Davao and Batangas, destroying hangars and runways at Nichols Field, damaging transports and ships, and pounding Japanese troop concentrations.
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Australia
Manila
Cebu
Davao
Batangas
Philippine Islands
Philippine
Mindanao
Philippine Archipelago
MacArthur
Nichols Field
Japan
Ouachita Parish Sets May 12 Election For Five year Tax Renewal
The Ouachita parish school board plans a special election on May 12 to renew a four mill tax on all taxable property for five years from 1942 to 1947. Superintendent T O Brown says the levy is a renewal, not a new tax, and funds a major parish school system. Voting precincts remain the same as for parish-wide elections.
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Ouachita Parish
T. O. Brown
Help Uncle Sam Use Your Stored Materials in Want Ad
The notice urges readers to sell or donate items stored in attics basements garages or storerooms that may contain materials vital to national defense. Submit a well worded Want Ad today through News Star World to assist the all out effort.
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