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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1941

Page

6

Three Brothers From Hawaii Victims Honored by Community

The Barber family mourns three sons Leroy 21 Randolph 19 Malcolm 22 and Randolph 19, who served as firemen on the battleship Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor. Their father, a veteran and farmer, plans vows for justice as the town flags fly at half staff. A requiem high Mass will honor the fallen at the Church of the Most Precious Blood.

Clayton Robert Leroy Navy Malcolm Randolph Oklahoma Pearl Harbor Gene Autry Hawaii California Barber

Cream Separating Dent Used in Santa Barbara

In Santa Barbara California residents use milk bottles with dents to separate cream from milk. When poured slowly the dent directs the cream to separate, aiding dairy processing.

Santa Barbara Calif

Hitler shifts blame as war hopes hinge on eastern front

British and German observers debate Hitler’s move to assume direct command in Russia. They warn against premature conclusions while noting the eastern front’s strains, morale concerns, and possible new campaign risks. Berlin radio ends Sunday with no heil Hitler broadcast.

Hitler Germany Libya Daily Express Russia Daily Herald Herald Berlin

Appointment clash over sheriff in Orleans Parish

Governor Jones may appoint a temporary sheriff per state constitution and precedents while a court dispute unfolds. Palfrey, leading Jones forces, asserts he is the duly constituted sheriff, opposing Williams and Maestri allies who argue Williams remains in office. Deputy sheriffs guard offices as Billy Palfrey seeks control after Sheriff Williams death and amid Democratic primary presses.

Jones Edward Righter Williams Palfrey J. E. Currie, Jr Joseph Sonnenberg Sonnenberg George Reyer Jones City Joseph Borrows Morris Miller Severn T. Darden James J. Morrison John Williams George E. Williams Criminal Court

Palfrey cites governor’s authority as blue whales loom

Palfrey asserts duty lies with others as officers cluster at the sheriff door and state police are requested to the criminal courts building. District Attorney Cocke brushes off questions on legal opening hours and Palfrey vows to uphold gubernatorial authority amid tense stand-off. A later note mentions enormous blue whales possible in weight.

Palfrey

Code in the head mystery heard on shortwave radio

A Memphis listener reported hearing in precise English a phrase listing atoms in types of objects. He concluded it was not a secret code but testing for diction by an overseas telephone station at Riverhead, Long Island.

Riverhead L. L

Red Cross relief quota fully subscribed in parish

N C Williamson reports East Carroll Parish Red Cross special war relief quota is now fully subscribed. The note adds a second fact that over half the world’s supply of asphalt comes from the asphalt lake at Trinidad.

N. C. Williamson Special War Relief Committee East Carroll Parish Red Cross Trinidad

Seagram’s Finest Whiskey in Christmas Gift Box

A rich full flavored American whiskey with 65 percent grain neutral spirits. Suitable for highball nog punch or a Tom and Jerry. Presented in a stunning Christmas gift box with 86.8 proof labeled as Serge.

Seagram Manhattan Tte

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