11 Feb 1943
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1943
Page
1
Westbrook Pegler argues manpower shortages threaten professional baseball, reflecting on war demands and the sport’s cultural role. He notes past disruptions, the rise of publicity and luxury surrounding baseball, and suggests players may be interchanged by national service.
Major General Lewis Hershey told the House military committee he opposes bills that would defer men with children until all single men and childless married men are drafted. He urged keeping local boards and warned against broad changes. Over one million single men of draft age are now deferred on occupations grounds, many in 2 A 2 B and 2 4 classifications, with future shifts as replacements arrive.
In a dusk raid yesterday on a home counties town, three women and two girls were among the dead. About 20 towns were bombed. a southeast coast town suffered three deaths and nine injuries. An American jeep crew assisted casualties, and a department store was damaged in another southeast town. The Luftwaffe reportedly used the new Messerschmitt 201A-1 with a two thousand bomb load.
Secretary of War Stimson warned in a Washington briefing that American casualties could be heavy as the nation prepares for major offensive action against Axis forces in Africa. He noted British 8th Army gains in Tunisia and outlined concurrent Allied advances in the Caucasus and Pacific theaters including operations near Guadalcanal.
Washington Feb 11 Senator George of Georgia warned a proposed $2 daily wage boost for coal miners would force price and wage control to collapse. He said approving any increase breaking the little steel formula would unravel wage and price controls and called the dispute a major battle the people cannot afford to lose. He praised the firm stand of James F Byrnes.
Washington Feb 11 The War Department announced air medals for 52 air corps personnel in action in North Africa. Details listed include residences at appointment or enlistment and next of kin for select officers and enlisted men such as Guy C. Brantley second lieutenant Houston Texas and James H. Cox sergeant Natchitoches Louisiana with stated next of kin.
The Dies committee plans to keep investigating un American activities for two more years and will refer remaining federal workers suspected of disloyalty to an appropriations sub committee. Chairman Thompson Thomas is expected to be replaced as Dies seeks renewed funding.
The tug May sank in the Columbia River while carrying sixteen Kaiser shipyard workers from Vancouver to Portland. Eight Kaiser employees and two crew members were missing. nine others including Pilot Clarence Harvey were rescued. Coast guard boats and private craft searched four hours without sighting the missing ten. Captain Earl Stanley said the tug ferried workers due to small group size, with Russell Towboat and Moorage Co. operating the trans-river service since July. Only two missing were identified, brothers Ben and Ray Lewis.
Allied offensives expand as Guadalcanal falls under U S control and attacks target Japanese bases across the south Pacific. Leaders from the United States Britain and China meet in wartime talks confirming coordinated plans to press the drive against Japan amid rising casualties and advances toward Salamaua and Wau.
Prime Minister Churchill told Parliament that the British Eighth Army advancing in Tunisia would come under General Eisenhower with Sir Harold Alexander as deputy. Also under Eisenhower will be Air Chief Sir Arthur Tedder and Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham, linking Allied command in the Mediterranean.
Lieutenant Colonel Walter William Emerson reports Japanese surrender rates rose on Guadalcanal after Army relief of Marine forces. He says Jap soldiers fear Marines and avoid surrender, though the Army’s arrival eased prisoner captures. Emerson notes improved Allied surprise due to organized aerial reconnaissance.
The War Manpower Commission says the 48 hour minimum work week targets freeing workers for war production and may allow leniency for firms where longer hours do not aid efficiency. Overtime pay may not apply to many workers outside wage and hour laws, such as farmers and domestic help. If a business operates under 48 hours and cannot gain from extending the week, it may not be required to extend.
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Smith of South Carolina warned the 1943 food crop could be the shortest in U S history. He urged quick congressional action to avert disaster as the committee begins a full investigation into food production and distribution. Smith cited scarce farm implements labor gasoline and rubber as key bottlenecks, especially on the Atlantic coast.
The War Manpower Commission issues Q and A on President Roosevelt’s 48 hour work week. It makes the order mandatory in 32 labor shortage areas and notes that more areas will be added as shortages rise. Cities listed include Bath Maine Bridgeport Hartford New Britain Portsmouth Springfield Waterbury Buffalo Somerville Baltimore Elkton Hampton Roads Washington Akron Dayton Detroit Manitowoc Sterling Brunswick Charleston Macon Mobile Panama.
Senator Holman charges OWI magazine Victory backs Roosevelt bid. OWI chief Davis denies political purpose. Rep. Taber calls the publication criminal and says it wastes scarce shipping space and materials while soldiers need mail and newspapers abroad. Davis notes even if bi monthly, 800000 tons of paper would be used.
Red army reports seize Chuguyev Volchansk and Pechenegi forming a 50 mile assault front east of Kharkov. Pravda says after taking the towns the push continued westward with heavy tank and infantry actions. Russians claim gains along the Kharkov highway and near Rostov in the Caucasus while evacuations and shelling are reported around Kharkov.
Sam Smith announces three clinics in Monroe to explain the new rationing system for grocers and the public. Speakers from OPA Baton Rouge will cover registration for ration cards, and dealers and housewives are urged to attend the sessions at Central Grammar school, Virginia hotel, and the district courthouse.
A speech promises the end of Nazi and fascist influence amid loud cheers. The rhetoric centers on defeating fascism and securing national renewal.
Churchill announces Allied forces have landed nearly 500000 troops in Africa and will press a nine month offensive to engage the enemy on a large scale. He reports North Africa command unified under Eisenhower with Alexander second in command and Tedder and Cunningham atop air and sea forces. He notes increased shipping and low U boat losses and says a meeting with Roosevelt will occur within nine months.
British Eighth Army pushes toward the Mareth line in Tunisia as First and Fifth Armies extend western Tunisian fronts. Allied air forces sink and damage ships off the Tunisian coast and attack Palermo. Montgomery engages Rommel near Ben Gardane as fighting stretches 30 miles from Libya base.
The White House announced President Roosevelt will give a 2 minute radio speech at 8 30 pm central wartime tomorrow night covering foreign and home fronts. He will also address Washington's birthday February 22 at George Washington dinners under the Democratic national committee. The Lincoln day speech will air on all networks and mark his first since Casablanca. It is expected to touch on the Casablanca meeting and domestic elements such as the new 48 hour work week order.
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