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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1945

Page

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New York Hearings Reveal Sam Carp and Dalinda Russia Ties

Testimony before the Dies committee highlights Sam Carp and Joseph Dalinda discussing Russian deals and Molotov connections. Carp claims sister married Molotov and describes efforts to procure military and industrial orders, including a battleship, with large commissions.

New York Sam Carp Joseph Z. Dalinda Old Dies Carpowski United States Bridgeport Russia Molotov Dalinda Carp Moscov Roosevelts Elanos Ellett Hall Jimmy Roosevelt Jason McGoodwin Scott Ferris Osenglotz America Mr. Molotov Sam

VNow- CHARGE E RENT, BUY OR SELL IT NEWS-STAR

Classified ad blurb urges readers to place want ads for big rental and buying crowds. Invites economy plan with pay for actual days published and rates based on cash with order. Offers phone-in ads and home pickup by News- Star-World carrier.

Concel News- Star—World

MacArthur denies Russian troop dispute in Tokyo broadcast

General MacArthur rejected reports that his headquarters clashed with the Russians over Soviet occupation troops in Japan and that he threatened to resign. He said his duty is to see the task through and that Russian participation is for others to decide. ABC’s Larry Tighe stood by his earlier broadcast citing a reliable source, while denials followed.

Tokyo MacArthur Japan Larry Tighe American Broadcasting Corporation Tighe Hokkaido San Francisco ABC United Nations Organization

Cold spell to ease in south

Relief from the season's first cold wave was seen for the south as forecasters predicted moderating temperatures by today and tomorrow. The bitter air persisted in the northern plains and northeastern states with sub zero readings in Minnesota North Dakota and Wisconsin. The cold has caused at least 90 deaths across 18 states and continues to grip the Dakotas. Continued on Seventh Page.

Associated Press Chicago Texas Florida Miami South Gulf States Dakotas Minnesota International Falls Minn Pembina N. D Minot Duluth Canada

Patton dies and red armistice bid in Chungking

Chinese Communist spokesman in Chungking says the party will formalize an unconditional armistice proposal and freeze positions. Government calls the verbal offer propaganda but could reconsider if written. Fighting remains fierce in Hopeh Chahar and Jehol. Wedemeyer denies US air strafing charges. Chiang Kai-shek sends birthday wishes to Stalin as Manchuria talks persist in Changchun.

Chungking China Red Chou En-Lai Shanghai North China Hopeh Chahar Jehol Albert C. Wedemeyer U. S S Chiang Kai-Shek Nanking Marshall

General Patton Dies at 60 After Crash and Illness

Gen George S Patton Jr died in Heidelberg Germany at 5 50 p m after a neck fracture and pulmonary complications. He led the U S Third Army from Normandy through Czechoslovakia and had recently recovered from his injuries until respiratory problems worsened. Mrs Patton was at his side as Brig Gen John M Wilsen announced the death.

Richard A. O Reagen Heidelberg Germany George S. Patton, Jr U.S. Third Army Normandy Czechoslovakia Patton John M Wille Seventh Army Africa Sicily France Belgium German Austria Mhal

Louisianian Freed in German's Death at Fort Ord

Cpl. James O. Provost of Opelousas La was acquitted by a Fort Ord court martial of murder in the shooting of German prisoner Richard A Mangold at the Soldiers Club on December 2 Provost testified he fired after the prisoner lunged for his rifle. In Spain a landslide near Alcala Deluca buried 70 people killing six and injuring four with little hope for others.

Monterey Calif James O. Provost Opelousas Fort Ord Provost Richard A. Mangold Soldiers’ Club Albacete Spain Alcala Deluca Here

Thousands of Vets Delayed Returning Home for Christmas

Nearly 100 000 Pacific veterans and about 120 000 others faced being stranded at west coast ports on Christmas as transportation shortfalls worsened. Ships would dump 15 900 more daily, despite efforts under Operation Santa Claus. Veterans cited long delays and living aboard ships while awaiting word on when they could go home.

San Francisco Cpl. A. L. Holzman Long Island N. Y Navy Pfe Julius P. Brenner Hudson, N. Y Brenner Sgt Louis Jaffe New York City Western Pacific Homer Groainger Army

Rotary adds a previous gift to Good Fellows fund

The Monroe Rotary Club increased its support for Good Fellows, adding 162 last week and 20 today to bring total gifts to 2414. Leon Sugar of Monroe Wholesale Drug Co donated 250 dolls for underprivileged children, prompting thanks from Good Fellows.

Monroe Rotary Clubs Rotary Club Leon Sugar Monroe Wholesale Drug Company

Two Crippled Ships Off California Reported

Coast guard headquarters said two crippled ships were near the California coast. The army transport Imperial bound for Seattle was towed by cutter Shawnee after losing power off Cape Mendocino. she carried troops but was not in danger. LST 224, which reportedly foundered near 33 12 miles west of the Golden Gate, was also out of danger.

San Francisco Coast Guard California Imperial Seattle Cape Mendocino LST 224 Golden Gate

Temperature Moderates After Cold Spell Report

The period from midnight Thursday to 6 39 a m Friday saw a minimum of 213 and a maximum of 39 8 reported by the CAA at Selman Field.

CAA Selman Field

Big Three Foreign Ministers Near Pact In Moscow

Britain Russia and the United States move closer as their foreign ministers enter the sixth day of talks amid Stalin’s 66th birthday. Officials anticipate possible results but warn not all differences will vanish, with Byrnes and Bevin cautious on expectations.

Moscow Britain Russia United States Stalin Byrnes Bevin United Nations Organization Council of Foreign Ministers London China France Washington James F. Byrnes Soviet Union Kremlin V. M. Molotov James

Government home program to aid veterans starts January 15

Washington announces a new postwar scheme to spur home building. Dwellings costing 10000 or less are offered first to veterans with top rents at 86 per month. At least 400000 homes projected for 1946, many under 800 monthly rent. The plan adds 10 scarce materials to priority use and routes applications through the FHA 52 offices.

Washington John D. Small Civilian Production Administration Small CPA Federal Housing Administration Small Said

Ford Pact Not In Sight As Bargaining Break Ends

Ford Motor Company and the United Automobile Workers ended a Christmas recess with no settlement in sight on a wage dispute now a month old. Negotiations resume January 8 as the union stands firm on a 30 percent demand while Ford links any raise to productivity and volume production.

Detroit Ford Motor Company C. I. O. United Automobile Workers Washington General Motors Richard T. Leonard Ford-U. A. W John Bugas Bugas Ford Cou

Tire Rationing to End January 1

Washington reports tire rationing ends January 1 after four years of tight supply. Officials say a strong production rise will not meet demand quickly and many motorists must wait for tires. Sugar rationing remains in effect with no immediate end in sight.

Washington CPA John D. Small Chester Bowles Pearl Harbor

United States Delegation Approved for UN First Session

The complete American delegation to the United Nations first formal session won Senate approval after a two hour debate. Edward R. Stettinius Jr. will represent the U S on the Security Council and at the General Assembly in London. Critics questioned Walker and Townsend but support overall prevailed.

Washington Amercan United Nations Organization Senate Truman Edward R. Stettinius, Jr Security Council General Assembly London Tom Connally Texas Arthur H. Vanderberg Michigan Anna Eleanor Roosevelt Assembly Sol Bloom New York Charles A. Eaton Frank C. Walker John Foster Dulles John G. Townsend, Jr Delaware Langer North Dakota Stettinius

Southerners Defy FEPC Move and Employment Bill Clash

Southern Democrats in Congress voiced sharp opposition to President Truman over the FEPC order and federal job policy. Rep. Gibson of Georgia called an open break with the president as FEPC authority to investigate private industry extends to next June. The dispute over returning the USES to the states and Senate bills for permanent FEPC independence fuels a tense holiday stalemate ahead of 1947 session.

Clair Johnson Washington Truman Congress Representative Gibson Georgia U. S. Employment Service USES House Senate Fair Employment Practice Committee FEPC Rep Gibson Democrat Roosevelt Rayburn

Woman Held on Poisoning Charge in Baton Rouge

Mrs. Ruth Bowman Marchiafava is jailed after her husband Santo Marchiafava filed an affidavit accusing her of attempting to poison him. I M Duke, district attorney investigator, said a whisky sample analyzed by LSU chemists contained arsenic sufficient to kill. The affidavit claims the husband noted a foreign substance in the whisky on December 12.

Baton Rouge Ruth Bowman Marchiafava Santo Marchiafava I. M. Duke Marchiafava Newman de Bretton Louisiana State University

Admiral Turner says U S was prepared for Pearl Harbor attack

Admiral R K Turner testified before the Senate inquiry that the fleet was prepared for a Japanese attack and ready for war on December 7 1941. He said Kimmel failed to follow clear orders and that Stark and Ingersoll agreed war with Japan was inevitable. Turner also said Wilkinson warned him Japan would attack.

Washington R. K. Turner Husband E. Kimmel Kimmel Pearl Harbor Jack Bell Cooper Tennessee Senate House Inquiry Committee Navy War Plans Harold R. Stark Royal Ingersoll Japan Theodore S Wilkinson Naval Intelligence Turner United States Roosevelt William D. Mitchell George C. Marshall

Plan to reform national guard in Louisiana conference set

New Orleans December 21 plans to reestablish the Louisiana national guard and absorb the wartime state guard. A January 13 conference at Jackson Barracks will include Adjutant General Ray Fleming and all state guard commanders. Fleming named three former Louisiana national guard members to his staff: Lt Col Frank G. Spiess Maj Joseph A. Holiday and Capt Jerry J. Schultz Jr.

New Orleans Louisiana National Guard State Guard Ray Fleming Jackson Barracks Frank G. Spiess Joseph A. Holiday Baton Rouge Jerry J. Schultz Jr

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