23 Feb 1942
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1942
Page
1
Analysis notes government price ceilings on farm goods aim to temper postwar gains yet may sit above minimum parity. Experts cite ceilings on fats oils and grains, stock sales below parity, and federal buys across pork lard butter eggs fruits vegetables. Washington population grew from 1,563,396 in 1930 to 1,721,376 in 1940.
DeWitt Mackenzie argues that granting self-government to British India signals a major shift. If accepted, it could secure India's war support against Japan, shrink imperial power, and expand the British commonwealth as 389 million people gain potential prosperity. Russia's Red Army Day and Stalin's promises frame a global wartime balance as spring offensives loom.
The article notes Temple named Archbishop of Canterbury and grandson Edward Windsor to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson. King George names Cyril Garbett to succeed Temple as Archbishop of York. Garbett, 66, previously bishop of Winchester after leading Southwark.
The author argues for state power to mobilize labor in wartime, comparing U S and Soviet practices. It warns of potential revolutions if liberties are too tightly constrained yet predicts broad social coercion to sustain victory. The piece critiques Ford union clashes and advocates disciplined unity under war demands.
Meridian officers trapped Chapman and Ward after a long manhunt. Chapman died from gunfire as Ward surrendered. The chase followed a spree from a Florida bank robbery to Texas border holds and prison breaks culminating in the fatal encounter near Meridian Mississippi.
Twin City bankers from Ouachita National and Central Savings Bank and Trust attended the Northwestern Louisiana Clearing House association meeting in Shreveport on George Washington’s birthday holiday. President J. C. Atkins presided. Dr. Pierce Cline gave the principal address. T. L. Evans of the Louisiana Bankers association delivered greetings. A noon luncheon was followed by a 3 p.m. dance at the Crystal ballroom. Officers named for the past year included J. C. Atkins president, O. B. Roberts vice president, and John J. Doles secretary treasurer.
Sergeant Mike Tierney credited Captain James T. Duane with saving his life during the Second Battle of the Marne after an enemy grenade explosion left Tierney battered and nearly deaf, blind, and mute. Duane later found the sergeant and aided his return to the front, earning public thanks as Tierney and his wife Kathrynn acknowledged the tribute.
Advertisement promises instant cash loans tied to unpaid car debts. It claims easy terms with no payments due until April and emphasizes no signers other than the borrower. The copy uses informal phrasing and bold claims to attract vehicle owners seeking quick liquidity.
Brigadier General Henry J. Reilly, honored by the U S Army for strategic foresight, will address Monroe Town Hall at Northeast Junior College auditorium Monday at 8 p m His talk titled Americas Grand Strategy in the Present War follows lectures at Fort Sill Fort Riley Fort Leavenworth and West Point He previously worked as a military analyst for Fortune magazine and has studied conflicts in Spain China and Poland Local resident Elmer D Prentice will greet him during guest night while Roosevelt nationwide address at 9 p m broadcasts from Northeast Junior College auditorium
Those seeking extension courses at the nearby college, directed by Louisiana State University, must register this week to earn credits. Courses include accounting, bookkeeping, shorthand, business machines, typing, public speaking, and international relations.
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