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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1944
Page
3
By Clair Johnson Washington August 25 The piece notes pressmen blame heavy Washington pressure from visiting firemen and other groups for gray hairs. They request changes in federal directives on prices, rationing, and exemptions, challenging lawmakers amid war complications and rival lobbyists.
Missouri Democrats warn that 300 000 August primary votes did not appear in the record while Republicans celebrate gains in voting strength signaling possible GOP turnout in November. The piece contrasts 1940 and 1928 patterns and describes how local complaints reach lawmakers amid lobbying and agency delays.
American troops enter Grenoble, capital of French resistance, greeted by cheering crowds along the main street. Maquis fighters march out of the mountains, escorting 50 German prisoners, as Paris reportedly liberated. 2000 collaborators jailed pending investigation. Local resistance appoints new mayor.
Mrs. N. R. Funderburk received a wire stating her son Thomas L. Funderburk 27 was killed in action in France August 4. He served in a tank corps and had been overseas since October 1942. A Wisner High School graduate and National Guard member, he leaves his mother four sisters and a brother Clyde Funderburk of Wisner.
J W Smith of R F D 2 Bernice brought in the first bale of cotton on August 23. The bale weighed 345 pounds and was ginned by the Lindsay Gin Company. It sold for 22 cents per pound to G E Lindsey.
The United States Civil Service Commission will accept applications for traffic and transportation specialist positions in Washington DC and nationwide until further notice. Salaries range from 3163 to 7128 dollars yearly with overtime pay. Requires 3 to 8 years of traffic and transportation experience. No age limits and no written test. Appointments will be war service appointments per War Manpower Commission policies.
Movie actress Jean Parker married Dr. Curtis Grotter an insurance broker in a ceremony performed by Superior Judge Stanley Mosk in Los Angeles. Parker 26 had previous marriages and divorces to George MacDonald and H Dawson Sanders.
The commission announces application cutoff for September 7 1944 for three positions Inspector defense production protective service and communication operator high speed radio equipment. Details and forms available from local secretary C Thornhill at Post Office Building Monroe and from post offices regional civil service offices and the U S Civil Service Commission Washington DC.
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