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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1944

Page

5

Hungary Names New Cabinet In Nazi Asserted Coup

An abrupt Hungarian government change installed Col Gen Geza Lakatos as premier with military figures, amid Nazi pressure as Soviet forces advance in Transylvania. Reports say Soviet and German lines discuss Bulgaria armistice terms and Bulgaria proclaims neutrality while Moscow signals terms with Sofia.

Orlin Doeme Oay Tran- Vania Ansocean Nicholas Ithy Vitez Geza Lakatos Lakatos Viet Katos Mander Gary Hitler Ger. S Bulgaria Ankara Stoicho Moshanov Great Britain Cairo Moscow Iself Sofia Tu United States Britain Russia Bassan Pke British Freign Office

Nazi Troops Rush to Hungary and Slovakia as Allies Weaken

A Nazi broadcast notes German forces moving from Bulgaria into Hungary to bolster garrisons and into Slovakia, where Gen. Ferdinand Carlos urged Slovak citizens to accept German help while remaining under government orders. Chatter of guerrilla activity and a deteriorating Balkan position marked the report.

Bulgaria Hungary Germany Slovakia Hitler Ferdinand Carlos Balkans France Kurt Dittmar Dittmar Reich

Water From Food How Desert Animals Stay Hydrated

In desert regions many animals never drink water. Their digestion converts starchy foods into water, supplying moisture through chemical action in the gut.

L A U Alumni to Meet Here in Ouachita Parish

Ouachita parish Louisiana State University Alumni Association plans a September 15 gathering with alumni units from nearby parishes to honor Dr W B Hatcher new LSU president. Buffet supper will be served. reservations go through Professor Hamner at Northeast Junior College. Gov James H Davis and others are invited.

Ouachita Parish Louisiana State University Alumni Association W. B. Hatcher The State University B. S. Hamner Hamner Northeast Junior College of Hatcher James H. Davis

Allies 18 Miles From Po Valley On Italian Front

British and Polish forces push through German parachute troops on the Gothic line and reach 18 miles from the Po valley rim. The Eighth Army drives the First Parachute Division from a three mile ridge above the Foglia river as Pesaro looms near the Adriatic.

Rome Adriatic Gothic Line Eighth Army Cassino Foglia River Arzilla Foglia Pesaro

Multiple World War II Era Notices From Louisiana Cities

Morgan City man C H Hinley 36 dies from an electric shock while repairing welding equipment. Fire in Opelousas damages 50000 dollars in a downtown building housing USO and offices. LSU enrollment expected at 3500 for fall quarter. Southeast District Football Officials to elect new officers. Dr Frank W Pickell named visiting lecturer on social welfare. William Veal wins first LSUEwing scholarship 1944 with Emogene Pliner second. Avondale Marine Ways receives M pennant and victory fleet flag. shipbuilding to peak until Japan war ends. US Navy reorganizes Algiers base into a naval repair base replacing station building.

Baton Rouge William Veal Byrd High School Shreveport L. S. U.ewing University Robert Ewing New Orleans Emogene Pliner L. R. Sanford Gulf-Great Lakes Maritime Commission Avondale Marine Ways, Inc Japan

Obsolete English laws reviewed for repeal

London Aug 30 England's home office scours the statute book to clear out outdated rules. Among those cited are prohibitions on eating meat on Wednesdays and mince pies at Christmas to abstaining from alcohol and attending church on foot, with fines and confiscations noted but slated for abolition.

London England Home Office Morrison

Veteran Pride: Bradley Family Serves in Uniform

Thomas H. Bradley, World War I veteran from Peoria Illinois, tours the WAC recruiting headquarters with his uniformed family. The group includes his wife Kathryn Bradley a WAC in Baton Rouge, daughter Adell a WAVE in Milton, another daughter Jacqueline in the Canadian forces at Victoria, and son Thomas Jr. a discharged veteran working for the navy in the canal zone.

Chicago Thomas H. Bradley Bradley Peoria WAC Kathryn Bradley Baton Rouge Adell J. Bradley Milton Fla Jacqueline Bradley Canadian Women's Army Corps Victoria B. C Thomas H., Jr Army Navy Navy Department Canal Zone

Woman in Iron Lung Undergoes Appendectomy

In Seattle a 24 year old mother of two, Mrs. Theda Anna Carl, hospitalized in an iron lung since August 4, underwent a successful appendectomy described as rare. Oxygen aided the operation as part of a light anesthesia, with the patient exiting in excellent condition.

Seattle Theda Anna Carl

Carter's Little Liver Pills Digestive Aid Advertisement

A vintage ad promises relief from headaches and upset digestion by increasing the body's digestive juice flow. It claims Nature should produce about two pints of a digestive juice and promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as a fast aid, with prices of 10¢ and 25¢ and urging readers to obtain them at any drugstore.

Nature Carter

Chester Swor Speaks Daily at First Baptist Church

Chester Swor the nationally known youth leader conducts services at First Baptist Church St John and Grammont speaking twice daily 7 15 a m and 7 45 p m The Morning Watch draws working people while Swor answers questions from a box in the vestibule He remains through Sunday with three sermons 11 a m 3 p m and evening service all welcome.

First Baptist Church St. John and Grammont Chester Swor Swor L. T. Hastings

Boy found hanged after spanking in Aurora home

In Aurora Illinois Mrs Susan Limpack spanked her 12 year old son Raymond after he admitted taking 20 cents. Later, a cousin found Raymond dead in the basement with a shirt line looped around his neck. A coroner's jury could not determine if death was accidental or deliberate.

Aurora Susan Limpack Raymond

Schoolmate Holds Hand As Soldier Recovers

Pfc. Michael J. Vitek wrote from the south Pacific that shrapnel wounds left him in a hospital bed. Nurse Florence Williams, a Lansford neighbor and schoolmate, held his hand as he woke from the injury.

Lansford Michael J. Vitek South Pacific Florence Williams

Unconcerned Gen Bierin ger Captured in France

Maj. Gen. Ludwig Bieringer, civilian affairs head for a sector in southern France, was captured near Lemuy by an airborne task force. He remains a prisoner of war, yet shows composure. Instructions also advise cleaning lamp shades with damp cloths and drying thoroughly.

Ludwig Bieringer France Lemuy

Darwin Nichols Returns to Private Life After Air Force Service

Darwin G. Nichols, back home as a private citizen after over a year in the air force, was among civil ian pilots in the war training service later returned to civilian status. He spent three months at Chanute Field for cryptography training and now resumes work with the Troy & Nichols insurance firm where he is a partner.

Darwin G. Nichols Air Force Nichols War Training Service Army Transport Command Army Chanute Field Troy & Nichols

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