22 Feb 1943
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1943
Page
1
The Washington dispatch argues labor policy risks conscription by law, mass taxation, and state dependency for civilians. It warns of forced draft for nonjoiners, potential punishment via combat service, and a shifting burden under the new Victory tax and wage levies.
Reports from Pearl Harbor state the submarine Argonaut, America’s largest undersea craft, was sunk in the South Pacific with about 102 crew lost. In retribution two heavily escorted Japanese transports and possibly a destroyer were sunk within two hours as U S forces countered the attack. A carrier-based recon plane initially reported the convoy and destroyer torpedoing, while Navy officials indicated the Argonaut failed to return from patrol and was presumed lost.
Government moves to end illegal meat sales and curb black markets across the country. Secretary Wickard and Price Administrator Brown promise licensing reforms to regulate slaughterers and traders within days to protect war needs and public health.
German reports say Bremen, a key port and aircraft facility, faced heavy bombing by Allied air forces last night. The raid targeted shipyards and harbor yards, with substantial damage noted and a strong air ministry communique confirming the attacks.
Warhingston February 72 UK American households will face a scant ration starting Monday as the March allowance by the Office of Price Administration limits canned fruit and vegetables to about three cans per person for March through September. Seniors and families must manage with revised ration points for staples like peaches pears tomatoes and juice while authorities monitor civilian supply rates.
President Roosevelt will broadcast tonight at 10 30 over all major networks. The seven minute talk from the White House is aimed at the American people and Democrats at George Washington Day dinners nationwide. Vice President Wallace Speaker Rayburn and General Alexander A Vandegrift are expected to participate or be mentioned in coverage.
Reports from London and Cardiff describe Sunday commemorations honoring the Soviet Red Army and allied nations. Leaders like Anthony Eden and Clement Attlee urged unity against Nazi aggression, praising wartime cooperation and pledging continued alliance for peace.
A fragmented note outlines a food rationing schedule detailing point values and weekly limits. It lists allowed items such as canned fruit vegetables milk cereals dried goods and prepared baby foods while noting restricted or scarce items and sale controls to manage consumption.
A presidential committee urged using job type to determine federal deferments, arguing federal service is not a drafted conscription. The panel proposed limiting overlapping government duties and delays in deferment decisions while urging agencies to coordinate with the armed forces.
Congress plans a thorough review of a secret fund tied to wartime authority and defense spending. Maryland Senator Ty directives and Ohio Republican Tel Ban push for full accounting of expenditures and executive access beyond 1946. Proposals seek tighter oversight of emergency expenditures and appropriations, including defense needs.
Russian forces press the Donets sector capturing Pavlograd and Kiremhograd as advance columns move toward the Dnieper. Reports say towns north of Masty and east of Kramgorter fall, with combat around Leman and Krement’ky amid heavy fog, as drives towards Deleperepetrevak continue.
The report describes Mahatma Gandhi surviving a grave illness during a tense day. Witnesses recount his collapse and subsequent recovery as crowds watched, with officials noting his condition and efforts to resume a modest daily routine after a severe health episode.
A Michigan City couple were tied to a bed and robbed by five assailants who remained at large. The two victims, identified as Bil Mire and Frank Maudry, were ambushed after attending a church event and reported injuries. Local police pursued leads and described the scene as a violent home invasion with gunfire and a rifle used during the assault.
Warlington February 2 The Senate judiciary committee tentatively approved a bill requiring confirmation for all government employees. The chairmen said the measure would preserve merit while striking renewal provisions. Debates focused on whether to limit confirmation to new civil service appointments and whether exemptions apply during emergencies.
Allied forces hit the Munda base in New Georgia during a dawn raid. United States Navy dispatches confirm parachute and aerial torpedo escort aircraft supported the operation, with planes reportedly failing to return. Japanese air activity and a preliminary counterattack were reported in the same region.
Wartime notes describe women registering for work at war plants in Mobile Alabama. The article lists positions in drilling, machine shop tasks, tracing, electrical work, and other factory duties, with pay figures and immediate hiring.
A cropped wartime style notice discusses rationing point values and volumes for provemed goods and popular wine containers. The item reflects a government or press briefing on allocation by value.
Fragmented report recalls a pilot crash near Tripoli after aerial fire in a 1949 action. It notes individuals and units involved, including Kimialle and Berman, with brief mentions of munitions and aftermath, and references to Akkight era events.
Fragmented OCR text reports intense fighting near a desert theater with Allied and Axis positions. Mentions progress toward a pivotal location and mounting pressure as forces engage in night actions and heavy shelling.
An Selman Airport officer died following an incident at the facility. The event occurred during a tense moment as officers responded to a reported threat, with witnesses describing a chaotic scene. Investigators are reviewing security footage and statements from family and colleagues. Further details were not immediately available.
A near midair incident unfolds as a plane and an automobile approach danger. An unnamed lieutenant and crew work to avoid a collision while observers note a tense moment and the risk of disaster.
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