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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1942
Page
1
The essay compares Mrs. Roosevelt’s refusal to cross a picket line with Nazi attitudes toward art. It argues nonunion art should have a hearing, while union condemnation without trial is unjust, equating political stance with artistic freedom in a heated opinion column.
Newark reports that Amelia Carr, 66, long a trusted Roseville Methodist worker and wife of the church trustee chairman, was arrested for confidence wrongdoing involving 4700 dollars. FBI fingerprint check traced a fraud career from 1891 with victims totaling over 1 million dollars. Her husband Clarence Carr, 70, and the pastor expressed disbelief as details emerged.
New Orleans January 12 Tulane and Loyola universities move to speed up graduation by a 12 month academic year. Tulane senate set 5 p.m. meeting to act on wartime acceleration. Loyola faculty called into session. Louisiana State University law school adopts 12 month year to complete degrees in about two years.
Allied diplomats press renewed talks to establish war bases in neutral Eire while Hitler’s forces claim success in the Mediterranean and Russia drives toward a broader encirclement. Dublin favors U S assistance but fears diverting Ireland from its policy of neutrality and risking national unity.
Washington January 12 There was talk at the Capitol of 25 cent cotton with a joint Senate and House conference ready to rewrite the price control bill. The measure passed the Senate 81 to 1 with Nye dissenting over lack of wage controls.
Washington reports the civilian defense office plans a victory garden program to urge urban residents to grow vegetables. Gardens will be plot divided and worked by families with produce for themselves, surpluses to aid school lunches and emergency needs. Pennsylvania State College also plans a two week course on home vegetable growing, echoing WWI efforts.
Washington veteran John Rogge told a Senate judiciary subcommittee he could not endorse Herbert W. Christenberry for U.S. district attorney in New Orleans. Rogge said Christenberry favored Huey Long era political interests over the government during Louisiana election probes. He noted Christenberry cooperated only where Long interests did not oppose federal aims.
A pre dawn fire at a Saguenay power project camp in Shawsport Quebec traps a sleeping crew of 92 in a one story barrack. Officials probe possible arson with gasoline used to spread flames. Fifteen dead and fifteen missing, while 15 others are hospitalized. The Foundation Company of Canada operates the site for Saguenay Power, a subsidiary of Aluminum Company of Canada.
Gladwin Hill surveys a week of oddities from Boston air raid shelters to a Nyack ordinance threatening fines for dangerous drops. Other quirks include a Kentucky bill to clarify auctioneer chants, a birthday misread, a trolley revolt over a four mile extension, and a talent for misfortune at Fort Bliss and Camp Forrest.
Tokyo reports Japan has begun hostilities against Netherlands forces in the Indies on January 11 after earlier declaring war on the United States and the British Empire. The Netherlands government had warned Japan, while Japanese officials say actions aim to protect Japanese nationals and counter hostile Dutch acts.
Baton Rouge January 12. Until Governor Sam Jones acts on Gus Blancand’s resignation, the state department of institutions is run by Phil Charlet, former employment security director and Blancand’s assistant. Jones had not accepted the resignation nor named a successor. Blancand resigns to join New Orleans election campaign opposing Mayor Robert Maestri.
Secretary Knox told the United States Conference of Mayors that the Atlantic war remains the priority and that no near term decisive Pacific fleet showdown against Japan is expected. He stressed keeping sea lanes open to defeat Hitler's Germany and cautioned against overestimating rapid Pacific victories.
Mississippi supreme court ruled R H C Dick Dana did not own Goat Castle. The court upheld Charles Zerkowsky’s foreclosure and ownership while Dana and Octavia Dockery faced murder charges that were later dropped.
Report from Sevastopol says Russia's Black Sea fleet shelled retreating German columns in the Eastern Crimea as Nazi forces failed to destroy or seize the base.
Washington reports a heavy artillery battle along the entire Philippine front with ground activity increasing as fresh Japanese troops move forward. Corregidor and front line defenses face renewed air attacks while Manila civilians report attempts to suppress radio receiving sets.
Joseph Rutherford 72, longtime head of Jehovah's Witnesses, died at Beth-Sarim estate in San Diego. Burial blocked by county law. followers seek January 24 hearing for a burial permit. Rutherford had led the movement to 36 countries with about 2 million followers and previously campaigned for Bryan.
In Alexandria Louisiana a Saturday riot in the Little Harlem area wounded 28 Negro soldiers, a woman, and a state trooper. Army officers placed soldiers in nearby camps as 3,000 Black troops and 3,000 civilians were dispersed after clashes with bricks, bullets, and clubs.
British line pulls back to 150 miles from Singapore with Kuala Lumpur fallen. Japan claims seizure of Tarekan and Menado as forces push into the Dutch East Indies. Bombing and artillery battles flare in the Philippines and Malaya while Russia breaches a German front near Bryansk Vyazma and captures Lyudinovo.
A muffled explosion in the LT I gym dressing room blew out a wall and damaged the other walls. Fire destroyed about 300 dollars of equipment. total damage estimated at 1500 dollars. No one was inside. fire crews contained the blaze and investigators attributed the blast to gas fumes from a pilot light on hot water heaters.
Twenty three people were injured when 23 cars of the Florida East Coast Florida Special derailed north of St Augustine. Most were treated and discharged for minor injuries. three remained for observation. Officials blamed a broken rail. no evidence of tampering found. Two cars overturned as the train stopped. three diesel units stayed on the rails.
Japanese forces pushed toward Singapore with a broad assault across the Philippines and Dutch East Indies fronts. Allied naval and air units claimed hits on Japanese ships while Dutch, Australian, and American planes supported defense. Kuala Lumpur fell to Japanese advances as Singapore loomed nearer.
Washington reports government price officials move to cap used tire prices after halving retread charges to curb profiteering. Leon Henderson announced a retread price schedule effective next Monday and two price levels for 6.00x16 camelback retreads with a further outline for resale limits on used tires.
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