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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1941
Page
2
In a column the author criticizes the Roosevelt Churchill document as invalid, claims Roosevelt has lost touch with the people, and accuses the administration of targeting private property and launching a partisan campaign. The piece cites Huey Long and the Dies Committee as part of the political critique.
President Roosevelt challenged Senator Byrd’s charge of lagging defense output. He cited War Department data showing tanks and heavy guns delivered to Britain and Egypt, and said 61 eighty 61 ninety millimeter anti aircraft guns monthly are planned for late 1941, refuting Byrd’s figures.
The report compares accidents and injuries year over year with four deaths so far this year. It notes 350 accidents to date this year versus 298 last year and 43 personal injuries this year versus 53 last year. A traffic rule clarifies it is unlawful to ride on running boards bumpers or vehicle parts not designed for passengers, with an exception for employees in duty or freight spaces.
President Roosevelt said the government would avoid taking over the Federal Shipbuilding plant in Kearny New Jersey if possible as a long running strike halts work on two cruisers six destroyers and merchant ships. Talks in Washington failed to produce an accord with union leader John Green and company president L H Korndorff after hours of negotiations.
Chicago August 22 A court martial of the Veterans of Foreign Wars nears its verdict in the case of Early Southard suspended Illinois commander charged with violating the VFW code through anti war group work He testified he was wounded 19 times and said his name appeared on a pamphlet without permission amid a tense hearing that ended with a fist fight at his Chicago post defenderance approved.
In Winnfield Louisiana on August 22 the Blue Bist division moving southward and the Red 4th corps advancing northward were seen approaching each other. Dozens of observers from the 5th and 8th army corps watched the exercises with seven GHQ officers visiting the umpire headquarters south of Winnfield.
Sam A. Lewisohn proposed organizing convicts into defense units within prisons. He urged each penitentiary to recruit suitable prisoners for military or skilled labor roles, with others handling maintenance to free more for defense jobs. He said most inmates would cooperate, while a few would be compelled to contribute.
Tehran dispatch says Iran has sent a written reply to Britain after a note demanding expulsion of German technicians and tourists. London has the document under consideration and observers doubt full compliance with British Russian pressure. Britain reportedly threatens strong measures if Iran does not banish about 3000 Germans.
A mysterious fire aboard the Finnish motorship Aurora raged five hours at Hudson River anchorage near the George Washington Bridge. One officer, Conrad Freese of Helsinki, suffocated while others were rescued. eight crew members remained aboard as authorities probed for sabotage. The blaze coincides with a larger Brooklyn waterfront fire that killed 26 and left seven missing, linking two deadly incidents in New York.
In Baton Rouge on August 22 the East Louisiana Hospital at Jackson faced a tense night after three employees were dismissed following a dispute over shift changes that separated some spouses. About 150 staff pressed to speak with Superintendent F A Donaldson who described the dismissed workers as ring leaders while state troopers with riot gear assisted. Institutions Director J E Snee backed Donaldson’s decision.
Major General Adna R. Chaffee, 57, the first commander of the army's armored force, died at Massachusetts General Hospital after a breakdown amid efforts to build up mechanized defense units. He had battled pneumonia, received multiple honors, and was awaiting permanent promotion when he died. His career spanned cavalry roots to tank warfare leadership, described as energetic, brilliant, and gentle.
Washington reports a split in Congress over a possible war loan to Russia. Senator Danaher urged full disclosure before any credits, noting RFC readiness to loan for military needs if called for. Jones said no formal Russia request exists, but exploratory talks have occurred as Roosevelt’s special message dominates discussion.
Hyde Park N Y Aug 22 President Roosevelt issued an executive order extending the term of service by 18 months for selectees recruits national guardsmen and enlisted personnel in the army The order a formality under the extension act also states that those who have served 12 months may be released as the interests of national defense permit
East coast motorists face fuel limits and rationing as the government directs reduced deliveries. Washington stations cap sales at five gallons or less, some offer only half of orders. Officials blame diverted tankers for reduced eastward oil flow and warn further curtailments may spread nationwide.
Washington Aug 22 UP Senate finance committee plans to cut exemptions from 2000 to 1500 for married and from 200 to 750 for singles. Democrats say this would raise at least 300 million annually and help lift the bill toward a 3.5 billion goal. A joint conference would settle the dispute. Senator Brown previews a selective sales tax on luxuries.
As Nazi forces advance, Russians rush to join the people's army for death-defense while German reports claim capture of Ochakov. Hitler's staff says over 1.25 million Soviet prisoners are taken. Russians retreat from Gomel and Red armies pull back across the Dnieper. Middle East moves loom with Britain and Russia ready near Iran to expel 3,000 Germans from oil-rich territory. London reports no operations begun.
Twelve defense workers aboard a $500000 thousand ton dredge are adrift in a gale east of Honolulu after the vessel broke from the S S Chippewa during a tow. Captain Allison reports fuel, range, and limited radio contact while rescue patrols await orders.
Philadelphia August 22 A federal jury failed to reach a verdict after four hours and 15 minutes and was ordered to continue deliberations today in the joint retrial of retired U S Circuit Judge J Warren Davis and Bankruptcy Referee Morgan S Kaufman on charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice and defraud the United States government William Fox testified he lent Davis 27500 unsecured in 1936 with alleged expectation of favorable rulings The judge said a loan to a judge in litigation cannot be innocent
Dispatches from Moscow report thousands in Leningrad volunteering for the apolchenic to aid the front. The city is described as a growing military camp as Soviet forces halt Nazi advances around Novo Gorod and Kingisepp amid heavy rain and siege pressure.
In Louisiana Aug 22 Army reports new bantam peep platoons supplement cavalry. Each unit includes eight midget peeps with four-man crews and sub machine guns, capable of rapid cross country movement and mounting a 37 mm gun. Led by Colonel Wilfred M Blunt the 12th Cavalry brigade, these small units operate with armored scout cars and can outpace tanks in rough terrain.
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