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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1942
Page
1
Pegler argues the motor industry should fully mobilize for war, viewing it as a national asset crucial to defense and offense. He condemns internal enemies and praises industry leaders for cooperation, noting journalists’ tours to counter union hostility and promote managerial byline supremacy.
The Senate approved a $26,495,265,474 naval supply measure in five minutes, boosting military appropriations for the new session to about $39 billion. The bill funds 25,063 aircraft and related equipment for six months, with shipbuilding costing $8.206 billion and fleet operations at $6.923 billion. The action followed a 72 to 0 vote and moves to President Roosevelt for signature.
Prime Minister Churchill announced in the Commons that he will issue a statement at the next meeting on the duties of Lord Beaverbrook the new minister of war production. He also noted that Dominion representation in the British war cabinet will not alter the UK membership. Some minor details of Beaverbrook's relations with the Admiralty and labor ministry remain to be clarified.
Speaker Rayburn ordered an immediate clash between two House committees to decide sponsorship of a $300 million fund for compensating workers displaced by wartime production. The appropriations and Ways and Means panels showed no initiative, prompting Rayburn to ask Chairman Doughton of Ways and Means to convene today.
Soviet guerilla detachments disrupt German lines behind the front as raids damage railway resupply. In Kalinin sector the Red Army recaptured five localities with 5 300 German casualties and seized six towns as they push toward Smolensk amid snow and harsh resistance.
Russia's President Kalinin proclaimed that the hour is near when all occupied Soviet republics will return to the USSR. He stated the Red armies are now approaching and progress toward reunification is underway.
Captain Walter W. Koch recalls a submarine commander who let lifeboats launch before shelling the United Fruit freighter San Gil, which was sunk after two torpedoes and about 11 shells. Forty aboard survived seven hours adrift, with two killed earlier in the boiler room.
In New Orleans on February 5 the Louisiana Public Service Commission faced orders from federal courts. A three-judge panel required show cause why members and secretary should not be held in contempt for violating a 1940 injunction. The court also ordered withdrawal of proceedings against United Gas Pipe Line. Both companies claim they are private interstate entities, not public utilities.
More than 150 American Legion representatives attend the annual Area C child welfare conference at Hotel Frances. The event gathers volunteers from Alabama to Panama to share information and instruction, with A Reid Mann presiding and Rev Father Murphy assisting. Sessions begin Friday at 9 a.m. and include a noon luncheon and afternoon program.
Baton Rouge reported 30 747 crimes of all classifications in January through June 1941, down 2 091 from the previous six months. Major increases occurred in arson burglary and narcotic violations while murders and robberies fell, with district totals led by Orleans Parish at 10 062.
The House of Bishops elected Norman Binsted of Manila as bishop of the Philippine Islands to continue church work in the Philippines and Japan despite the war. He succeeds the late Bishop G. F. Mosher. Other new sees announced include Honolulu, San Joaquin, Nevada, Idaho, and New Mexico.
A 16 year old girl was taken from her classroom to answer nine traffic ticket charges and spent six hours in the women's house of detention before release on $1,000 bail. Dorothy Miller, who claimed the car belonged to her half-brother Harry Kazen, faced magistrate William E Ringel who warned against title swapping to evade court. A family friend secured her release with tenement security.
A seaman aboard the Dutch submarine that sank the German U95 reports the U95 crew surfaced in perfect formation and cried for help only after their commander gave the order. The Vrij Nederland account portrays the men tality as regimented and disciplined.
Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin February 5 1942 the National Tuscania Survivors association will meet February 7 8 to pay homage to 269 who perished when the Tuscania was torpedoed while carrying American troops in 1918. Survivors recount the tragedy and recall Captain Wilhelm Meyer who later declined to attend.
Shreveport Louisiana February 5 Governor Sam H Jones says a long war is ahead and he expects to enter military service after his term ends He is a major in the infantry reserve promoted from captain and has a five year renewal of his commission His term expires May 11 1944 and he cannot succeed himself per Louisiana law He called rumors of spring service political sharp shooters.
In Honolulu on Feb 5 1942 daily life returned toward normal with stock markets opening and schools and territorial courts resuming. Residents may stay out until 8 pm but must keep lights off including cigarette glow. curfew earlier set for 6 pm.
The hospital ship Mactan carrying wounded American soldiers and nurses from the Philippines to Darwin was attacked nine times in a day by Japanese aircraft. Wounded crews remained cheerful, while a nurse described butterflies in her stomach during the bombings.
A stray Belgian shepherd dubbed Romeo the Great kisses Eddie Jones, Lt. Patrick Toohey, and Patrolman James McNiff. Police consider arrest or transfer to the ASPCA as the dog lingers in a station house awaiting custody.
American railroads ready to switch from standard to war time in the early hours Monday. At 2 am trains and engines will stop on Rock Island lines to advance watches and report adjustments by wire. Clocks will be covered at stations closed before 2 am and reset the next day. Milwaukee Road chief J. T. Gillick confirmed schedules would be preserved.
Washington reports U S bombers delivering leaflets to occupied France as part of a propaganda campaign. About 1 417 500 pamphlets in latest raids and over 2 000 000 in initial efforts, with Brittany singled out for heavy distribution.
The nation's 135 class 1 railroads earned an estimated net income of 500.5 million dollars in 1941, more than two and a half times 1940. Operating revenues reached 5.347 billion, up 1.049 billion from 1940. Pre interest and rentals income totaled 999.5 million, yielding a 3.79 percent return on property investment, up from 2.61 percent in 1940.
Moscow reports two young guerillas honored for valor. Alexander Chechalin received the Order of Hero of the Soviet Union after a German capture and public execution. Alexandra Gorbenko, 26, earned the Order of the Red Banner for aiding resistance and derailing enemy supply lines.
In the Malay theater Japanese siege guns fire across Johore Strait toward Singapore while air battles flare over Soerabaja and Port Moresby. U S P-40s clash with a larger Japanese force in Java. one American plane missing as pursuit planes reach the Indies.
Governor Sam Jones urged state and city leaders to pool efforts for New Orleans and Louisiana. He said politics should not block constructive moves and expressed hope that unified action would advance the city’s and state’s welfare and development. He noted differing views should not deter joint progress.
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