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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1941
Page
1
London officials hailed President Roosevelt's congressional address as an inspiration to Britain's war effort. They stressed his pledge to rearm and aid democracy against aggression and his refusal to accept peace dictated by the axis.
Malian political circles describe Roosevelt's congressional address as declaring an ideological war in internal politics and hinting at aims to protect plutocratic imperial interests. The Fascist and German governments offered no comment on the recommendations for aid to embattled democracies. Atmospheric conditions hindered radio reception in Berlin.
Senator Wagner of New York previews a proposed federal state collaboration to create more hospitals and fund disability compensation as part of Roosevelt's push for broader medical care. The plan, estimated at 98 million dollars in year one, follows earlier Senate education and labor committee work and ties health expansion to the defense effort.
Annie Beatrice Henry, once sentenced to hang for the rice field killing of Joseph P. Calloway, will go to trial again February 3. The Supreme Court granted a new trial due to prejudice in the first proceeding. Henry, a Houston salesman, pleaded innocent as the rearrangement was completed.
Sofia reports Bulgaria has moved nearly all its forces to the Thrace frontier facing Turkey while German forces loom across the Danube from Romania. Turkish sources say as many as 400000 troops stand ready. some doubt cross-border invasion. Bulgarian high command grants leaves for Christmas as debate over German move continues.
In East Baton Rouge Parish fourte en cases titled scandals were dismissed today on the recommendation of District Attorney Dewey J. Sanchez and Attorney General Eugene Stanley. Lack of sufficient evidence led to nolle prosequi action, approved by the attorney general and accepted by Judge Charles A. Holcombe. Defendants include George A. Caldwell, former LSU building superintendent, already serving a federal penitentiary sentence.
Washington reports a strong congressional mood for a rapid increase in armament for Britain and other democracies. Leaders weigh a detailed plan to send or lease billions in defense weapons while balancing domestic armament goals and potential war risk.
Germany denies responsibility for bombs near Dublin on January 23 and suggests German planes may have flown over Ireland on January 12. Berlin promises continued talks with Ireland over the flights and possible damage, with regrets and reparations if German fliers are blamed. Churchill and British actions are cited against Germany.
Funeral rites were held in New Orleans for Very Reverend Canon Raymond Carra pastor of St. Patrick's Church who died from injuries after a car crash. The pontifical requiem high mass was officiated by Archbishop Joseph Francis Rummel and attended by a large clergy turnout and many parishioners. Interment followed in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
German raiders struck in the Midlands and London area causing casualties and property damage. The daytime assault prompted a three hour alert with heavy anti air defenses, explosions heard in London, and aircraft activity over outskirts. Citizens continued about their day despite sirens and low flying planes.
President Roosevelt reportedly broke precedent by proposing $212 million for farm parity payments in his budget message, matching the 1940 level. He would make the full sum available at his discretion with $50 million in cash and borrowing the rest, aiming to reduce farm bloc fights and lower paper figures.
Newton New Jersey January 7 National German American Bund leader Wilhelm Kunze and eight associates face sentencing January 31 after Newton County Judge John C Losey upheld New Jersey race hatred statutes. Maximum penalties are three years in prison and $5000 fines. The defendants, not present, may appeal.
A 1940 action details 18 News-Star-World employees striking for recognition. An NLRB settlement on December 16 allowed back pay with deductions, return to work for 15 strikers, and arbitration of future disputes. The papers thank Monroe merchants and urge respect for employer and public rights to prevent future conflicts.
A national AP survey shows housing shortages persist despite a post war building surge. Coastal towns and defense centers report acute deficits, with Philadelphia and San Francisco citing severe shortages threatening defense work. Government plans aim to add tens of thousands of units, yet gaps remain in Virginia shipyards and across major cities.
Louisiana officials testified in a taxpayers suit that the crime commission has recovered between 125000 and 150000 and seeks more than 2 million in restitution. They cited audits and filed suits for 250000 more, with other agencies noting tax collections boosted by the commission’s work.
London reports say Amy Johnson Mollison, 32, British aviator, remains missing as searchers in the Thames estuary scoured waters where her plane dived after leaving the craft. Papers bearing her name and gear were recovered. it is unclear if she had a companion on the flight.
British and Allied forces advance toward Tobruk with mechanized units closing on outer defenses. Aircrew report 40 Italian warplanes destroyed at Adem airport as Mussolini ties Italy to the German alliance amid Balkan and Danube rumblings.
Italy acknowledges the loss of Bardia and vows to carry on the war with undiminished energy alongside Germany and Japan. Editor Virginio Gayda says the axis holds greater immediate strength than Allied resources and that victory will go to the axis. Observers expect further axis cooperation and potential moves in southeast Europe.
Jerome A. Hayes asks New Orleans Mayor Robert A. Maestri to attend a conference in Baton Rouge to settle a $325 468.34 claim. Also invited are State Highway Director W Prescott Foster General Eugene Stanley and W C Perrault of the state crime commission.
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