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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1942
Page
1
A troubled manager Eddie Deezanose collapses under pressure after new leadership in the ball club causes internal strife. Umpire Weenie and economist Boris Pantzoff spark fan attendance schemes while Mrs. Dissenat advocates drastic cost cutting, culminating in a fatal act and shaken shareholders.
Chicago report notes Dr. Melier Palyi, former Reichsbank adviser, argues Darlan's switch to the Allies marks Hitler's first major moral defeat. The analyst says Darlan's conversion undercuts the "new order" and signals a diplomatic rout across Europe, with ramifications for North Africa and European Quislings.
Francis Evans a 43 year old Philadelphia radio operator in the U S merchant marine died after surviving three torpedoings. His mother and wife said Admiral Waesche informed them of the death noting four ships were torpedoed and Evans served courageously in both world wars.
Moscow reports a mid Don advance with capture of a large town near Millerovo as German resistance stiffens and reserves rush to the front. The 400 Hitlerites killed and 98 captured are noted along with trucks, guns, ammo and food seized as the Red army pushes toward Rostov.
Sportsmen and officials gathered in Shreveport to dedicate the 1600 foot Lake Bistineau dam and spillway. The 20 000 acre lake spans Webster Webster Bossier Bienville parishes and regulates water levels for a wildlife habitat developed over twelve years. Governor Sam Jones led the delegation in a 3 p m ceremony honoring participants in the project and its recreational value.
New York dispatch reports Henry Eide, a safe man, was told a woman died by suicide outside his hotel. He called his paper, then learned the dead woman was his wife, Mrs. Eide, 22. Detective Brickley said she took her own life by jumping from the roof of the three story building.
Grenville Clark, a New York attorney involved in early selective service work, circulated a third draft of a national war service bill among Washington officials. He urged prompt enactment as the solution to manpower shortages after studying Britain's system and meeting with President Roosevelt. The plan would require all mature able bodied men and women to aid the war effort with safeguards and exceptions.
Lieutenant General A G McNaughton says the Canadian army, in its fourth Christmas overseas, watches for the proper moment to advance with high morale. He notes arrivals of men and gear since December 1939 and cites Spitzbergen and Dieppe roles while pledging disciplined action when the time comes.
Senator Brewster charges administration crucified Leon Henderson to appease critics and predicts his return as price administrator. Henderson resigns to Roosevelt. replacement likely Senator Brown in early January. Representative Andresen accuses gas rationing of discrimination and bungling, cites use of gasoline for Hendersons election trip.
Allied air forces bombed the Japanese submarine base on Kiska in the Aleutians, while in the south Pacific Flying Fortresses bombed Munda air facilities and damaged cargo ships near Bougainville. An allied general said Buna area tanks helped pin the Japanese to two main coastal sectors about five miles long.
The administration reportedly scrapped general food subsidies to curb prices. Instead ceiling prices may rise to remove inequities, affecting flour and milk subsidies. Officials cited high costs, noting New York City milk subsidies run up to 800000 to 1900000 dollars monthly as a key objection.
A community drive for Good Fellows shows a total of 1490.04 in gifts including cash from multiple donors and a large Toys and clothes collection. The piece thanks circle No 1 of the First Christian church and a Y W C A group for canned goods and toys and notes focus on food, clothing, and toys to aid those in need.
British bombers conducted a second night raid on Munich dropping a heavy payload and starting fires. The air ministry reported 10 British aircraft lost and two German fighters shot down amid moonlit skies and cloud cover over the Reich.
Washington reports the victory tax takes effect January 1 and a House prepared Q and A outlines the levy. The five percent rate applies to income over 624 dollars yearly with exemptions for married and single filers under post war credits.
In New Orleans on December 22, wartime rationing shows no drop in shipyard and war industry workers numbers. The Orleans board issued supplementary rations to two of five motorists, with forty thousand applications approved and about a thousand held for incomplete forms.
Augustine Ponce De Leon 18, soon to join the army, drew 30 tickets after a wild drive through a downtown street. He allegedly drove without lights ran red signals sped and veered into patrol cars before surrendering to police. Deputy Chief Caldwell said he will report the incident to the army.
London dispatch reports an American aided raid near Tunis within five miles of Bizerte as Rommel advances toward Tripoli. Reuters said the operation, conducted in heavy seas, involved Commandos who faced German machine posts but suffered light losses. Units pushed inland through enemy-held territory before regrouping in the hills for further raids.
Mississippi marine Private Benjamin A. Quintana, 21, visiting relatives in New Orleans, describes being wounded on Guadalcanal by a Japanese hand grenade. He wears a black eye patch, bears a crippled hand and many scars. He joined the Marines in Mississippi less than a year ago after graduating from McComb High School.
Washington announces a temporary halt on issuing new B and C gasoline ration books for 17 east coast states as mileage values are readjusted to three gallons per unit. Existing B and C books remain valid. Byrnes says no relief in fuel restrictions due to military and transport demands as Ickes plans further talks tomorrow.
Nellie Kelly born June 19 1882 in Alabama died yesterday in Henderson Texas aged 110. Her husband who died in 1938 was 109.
The Monroe post office reported its peak day with 1 400 insured packages sent by parcel post and 95 000 to 98 000 cancellations for Christmas cards. Long lines filled the corridor as staff worked past closing time with extra tables and limited manpower due to wartime. Windows stayed open later Tuesday but no similar rush is expected. Christmas day will handle gift packages and special deliveries only.
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