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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1944
Page
1
Westbrook Pegler argues that conscripting civilian labor differs from drafting soldiers. He contends a worker would be drafted by government to labor for a fellow citizen while a ration system seeks profit from the worker.
Lt. Gov. Marc Mouton, from his Lafayette hospital bed, endorsed James H. Jimmy Davis for governor and urged Louisianans to vote for Davis and his ticket on January Election Day. He praised Davis campaign leadership and lauded running mate J. Emile Verret as a worthy partner in state governance.
New Guinea dispatch says Australian forces crossed the Bari river after tank and artillery engagement near Huon peninsula. Allies report heavy air and naval activity along the New Guinea coast, with Japanese barges and supply points hit and eight bridges destroyed.
Washington observers report Congress largely dismissed President Roosevelts push for higher taxes as the Senate starts work on a 2.275 billion tax bill. Lawmakers view the request for broader taxes as insufficient to fund wartime needs and expect the president to renew demands in his budget.
President Roosevelt sent a proposal for a 34 000 mile national highway system to Congress with an estimated annual cost of 750 million dollars. The plan aims to link rural and urban areas and use existing federal aid routes, though details on new versus improved roads were not specified.
New Orleans January 12 Lee Lanier candidate for governor withdrew his pledge to support the present state civil service law after noting that New Orleans newspaper publishers are directing the civil service fight. He said he will pursue civil service fairness if elected but not before.
In Washington on January 12 4 President Roosevelt’s annual message prompts broad support for a cost of food law. Senators Aiken and Barkley endorse price supports for farmers and continued retail ceilings, signaling a potential compromise on consumer subsidies and stabilization measures.
Robert E Hannegan of St Louis now United States commissioner of internal revenue in Washington is expected to succeed Frank C Walker as chairman of the Democratic national committee when it meets in Washington January 22 to pick a convention site Ambrose O Connell vice chairman surveys hotel arrangements Walker will resign and others named for the post include David Kelly from Fargo North Carolina and George E Allen from Mississippi and Washington D C now secretary of the committee
President Roosevelt asks Congress to enact a universal service draft for men aged 18 to 65 and women 14 to 50, triggering sharp opposition across parties. Senator Austin demands strong public support before pushing the plan, while labor leaders call it quack medicine and debates hinge on cost, tax reform, and living costs.
American heavy bombers roared over Berlin in a massive daylight attack as German reports claimed 136 Allied planes shot down, including 124 four engined bombers. Magdeburg and Halberstadt were targets with a diversion on Berlin, while losses and exact results awaited official communique.
In Algiers on January 12, Justice Commissioner Francois De Menthon said the treason trials of former premier Pierre Etienne Flandin and other ex-Vichy officials would begin within days. Also to be tried are Marcel Peyrouton, Pierre Pucheu, and Pierre Boisson, all under armed guards.
The Associated Press survey of Republican national committee members in Chicago shows Thomas E. Dewey leading with 21 votes and Wendell Willkie second with 2. Others named include Bricker, Stassen, Taft, Green, Warren, and MacArthur, with many undecided. A sealed ballot method was used to collect preferences.
Edwin W. Pauley, treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, said Louisiana will be asked to raise 50 000 for the 1944 presidential campaign fund. He spoke with James A. Nee and Mayor Robert S Maestri on fundraising plans and noted Hatch Act limits on expenditures.
Chicago January 12 Republicans outline plans to counter Roosevelt eight point second bill of rights with a detailed study by eight committees leading to a platform for the 1944 campaign. National committee members expect to present recommendations in June as they assess domestic and foreign policy and government administration reforms.
A Jan 12 Washington briefing outlines a proposed labor draft law expanding government control over where Americans work. It would cover men 14 to 65 and women 18 to 65 with exemptions for military service, child caregivers, and state workers. The bill could freeze employment or compel changes in jobs in critical areas.
Public notice calls for all local service members from Ouachita Parish to submit photographs for a hero edition this month. Readers are urged to participate and submit images promptly to avoid omissions.
Soviet First Ukraine army seized Sarny a key railway junction 35 miles inside old Poland after crossing the Sluch. Stalin said Sarny is a vital German strong point in the Polesiye direction as Red Army presses toward Brest Litovsk and Warsaw trunk line.
Allied bombers hit Piraeus the port of Athens in heavy force while the fifth army tightens control on high ground near Cervaro and Cassino. RAF Wellingtons and Flying Fortresses struck at night causing fires and explosions. five German fighters were shot down with three more destroyed by escort aircraft.
In Wayne County Mississippi Maurice Shimnick of Madison Wisconsin and Joseph Leemons of Maylene Alabama were found guilty of murder in the killing of former Sheriff Thomas S Boykin. The jury rejected a life sentence option and Judge Jesse Graham ordered the death penalty for both on February 28. The defense plans an appeal citing the youths of the defendants.
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