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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1941

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Price control in wartime economy assessed by Standard and Poor's

Across the Atlantic France votes itself out of existence and Roosevelt asks Congress for arms. The piece analyzes farm incomes, factory wages, defense related profits, and potential price controls, warning that without strict rationing a price control system may fail. It notes that many firms see 25 to 30 percent higher earnings, while consumer prices could rise unless Congress enacts effective measures.

Paul Gesner John Beckley New York News-Star Special News Service France Vichy Atlantic Roosevelt Congress Britain Standard and Poor's England

Governor Jones Surrounded by Troops Amid Subpoena

Baton Rouge July 8 Governor Sam Jones ill in bed at the executive mansion was served with a subpoena to appear before District Judge James D. Womack. State troopers surrounded the mansion as Sheriff Newman de Bretton delivered the order while Jones and the crime commission hearing loomed. The attorney general said the governor’s appearance was unlikely and a doctor’s certificate might be required.

Baton Rouge Sam Jones James D. Womack State Crime Commission Newman de Bretton de Bretton Steve Alford Crime Commission DeBretton Jones Eugene Stanley Womack

Stalled German Push Reported as Soviets Hold Front

Vichy reports a four day pause in the German drive against the Stalin line with heavy losses and regrouping noted. Soviet reinforcement says Red armies pin the Germans on a 600 mile front from Ostrov to Mogilev Podolski, with fierce clashes near the Dnestr river and Bessarabian border.

Vichy France Stalin Line Associated Press Moscow Ostrov Mogilev Podolski Dnestr Bessarabian

Petain Pushes Authoritarian France With Corporate State

In unoccupied France July 8 Marshal Petain told the constitution drafting committee that universal male suffrage should end. He urged a state born from national revolution to be authoritarian and hierarchical with a hierarchy of families, professions, and communities guiding a ruling elite.

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U S Red Cross Nurses Overdue In Britain

London reports say a detachment of American Red Cross nurses, part of an original group of 65, are overdue in Britain. The concern centers on the 10 nurses from June 5 then six weeks was expected. two nurses from the Maasdam incident remain unaccounted for.

London United States Red Cross Britain Red Cross Harvard Maasdam England Washington

Ouachita Parish Seeks 10000 Acres for War Maps

George D. Pipes announces more than 20000 acres in Ouachita parish remain unsigned for war department needs. The final 1.5 percent is crucial to finish army maps and war game plans, with small tracts valued for blocking signed areas or containing strategic points. Ward councilmen push a rapid cleanup to meet parish quota.

Ouachita Parish War Department George D. Pipes Pipes

Safety record and traffic rule of the day

Data show accidents this year 28 versus 23 last year with personal injuries 37 this year to 28 last year and deaths 1 this year versus 4 last year. The rule bans riding on running boards bumpers or non passenger parts of motor vehicles except for essential duties or freight spaces.

Powder Plant Talks Resume Amid Labor Tense Standoff

Western Cartridge Co smokeless powder workers and management plan to resume contract talks at the Alton New Jersey plant as unions seek recognition and wage increases. The dispute comes as the War Department reports reduced lost days on Army contracts and a broader push to stabilize defense industry labor amid mounting arms production.

Associated Press Alton, NJ Western Cartridge Company Thiti Pany Union E National Defense Media Com War Department Douglas Brown Ton University OPM U. F Productio Man Armaments Princer Western Cartridge Company L. Chemical Workers Union Requ Mediation Board

Missing Naval Patrol Plane Spotted In Atlantic Search

A US Navy PBY-5 patrol plane with two officers and five enlisted men is missing after last contact Thursday afternoon during a routine patrol off the northeastern coast. The Atlantic Fleet launched ships and planes in an intensified search. crew included Ensigns Robert H. McKown Gay and Joseph C. Haskell and enlisted men Richard Van Liere Lynton Melmus England Claude Andrew Ashley Lynn Elliott Dunlap and Anthony Henry Gazaly.

Washington Robert H. McKown Atlanta Gay Joseph C. Haskell Charleston S.C Richard van Liere Aviation Lynton Melmus England Claude Andrew Ashley Lynn Elliott Dunlap Anthony Henry Gazaly

World War II updates as Axis and Allies clash on multiple fronts

Red armies claim repeated German attempts to cross the Dnepr are smashed with huge losses to invaders while Moscow says Nazi troops are within 75 miles of Leningrad. German news cites bunkers on Stalin line. Britain celebrates US naval landings in Iceland as Atlantic activity shifts.

Associated Press Red Armies Dnepr River Moscow Leningrad Stalin Line United States Iceland Atlantic Tokyo Berlin French Germany Luftwaffe Southampton

Frontier clashes quiet as Peru and Ecuador dispute calm

Reports from Quito say the Ecuador Peru border quieted after three days of sporadic fighting. Ecuador accuses Peru of digging trenches and troop movements while both sides exchange protests over aggression. regional mediators including Argentina the United States and Brazil consider renewed mediation offers.

Quito Ecuador Peru Ministry of Defense Amazon United States Argentina Brazil Chile Huaquillas

Iceland Occupation Aims To Thwart German Pincers Move

The Roosevelt administration frames US occupation of Iceland as defense against a vast German pincers plan to cut Britain’s supply lines. Critics warn the action could draw the US into war as Congress debates the scope and intent of naval orders to keep sea lanes free of hostile activity.

Washington Iceland United States Great Britain Equator Arctic Britain England Reich Western Hemisphere Roosevelt Congress

Cotton Acreage Set at 23 519 000 Acres

Washington reports the 1941 cotton harvested acreage may be the smallest since 1895 and 1921 depending on yield. If yields hit last year’s 252.5 pounds per acre, output could reach about 11,666,000 bales. at the 10-year average yield, about 9,153,000 bales.

Washington Agriculture Department United States Department of Agriculture

Public Invited to Airport Discussion at Selman Field

Open meeting in the Ouachita parish police jury room at 2 p.m. Wednesday invites public input on Selman field improvements and expansion and the airport income under pending management. George O. Breece chairs the aviation committee and notes storage rates and landing fees will be discussed. The field and equipment will be available to all aircraft under committee regulations. The parish aviation committee includes Breece Hicks Pipes Mills Studdard Roberts and Breard.

Selman Ouachita Parish George O. Breece Aviation Committee Breece Mr. Breece Tom Hicks George D. Pipes Walter Mills F. G. Studdard Webb Roberts J. M. Breard

Iceland Garrison to Be One of Largest Overseas

Washington reports Iceland may host one of the United States' largest overseas garrisons as 118 700 troops are stationed abroad. British forces in Iceland estimated at about 80 000 by sailors, with American manpower to match or exceed that size. Roosevelt pledged a strong garrison in response to Prime Minister Jonasson's request.

Washington Iceland United States Hawaii Hermann Jonasson Roosevelt Marine Corps Personne

John L Lewis Attacks Hillman At Labor Summit

Reports say John L Lewis former C I O president criticized Sidney Hillman co director of the office of production management at a closed G E official meeting in Washington. Jacob Potofsky accused Lewis of politicking with defense while Hillman on leave from the Garment Workers and Hillman’s media role in wage certification.

Washington John L. Lewis Sidney Hillman Office of Production Management G. Ee Lewis Hillman Jacob Potofsky C. I. O. Garment Workers Girt United Mine Workers Mediation Board Garment Workers FE Ene OPM Potofsky Labor

Judge Rules Governor Exceeded Authority In Voting Machine Purchase

District Judge J. D. Womack voided the $491 160 voting machine contract for New Orleans finding the state and city law required sharing costs equally. The suit, brought by O D Ricks, argued only $123 000 was appropriated. the ruling challenges the purchasing board led by Governor Sam Jones.

Baton Rouge J. D. Womack Sam Jones New Orleans Jones Womack O. D. Ricks Charles Rivet Ricks Eugene Stanley

Farmer Revolt Grows Over Wheat Penalty Across Plains

An agrarian revolt against a 49 cent per bushel penalty on excess wheat spreads from 13 northwest Oklahoma counties and one southern Kansas county. The Kansas group will form the National Agricultural Producers association to push a nationwide challenge. A federal suit in Oklahoma City questions the penalty’s validity. A rallying point is seen with a planned action in Omaha, Nebraska.

Enid Ohio AAA Oklahoma Kansas Missouri National Agricultural Producers Association Oklahoma City Omaha Nebs

Newslady Jailed for Slaying Payne and Byrnes Sworn High Justice

In Bloomington Mrs. Caroline Payne 43 business manager at a local newspaper sat in a jail cell as funeral plans moved for Charles Mattingly 41 Indianapolis attorney examiner shot at a friend’s house. Payne pleads innocent to murder and may plead insanity. State police say bullets traced to a .38 automatic pistol found at Payne’s home. In Washington James F. Byrnes was sworn in as associate justice of the Supreme Court by Chief Justice Richard Whaley. Byrnes, a former senator from South Carolina, was confirmed by the Senate after Roosevlt nominated him. Jackson has not yet taken the oath.

Bloomington Ind Caroline Payne Indianapolis Charles O Mattingly Indiana Public Service Commission Payne Mattingly Washington James F. Byrnes White House Supreme Court South Carolina Roosevelt Richard Whaley United States Court of Claims Byrnes Senate Jackson Tydings Maryland Lattorney Congress Drew Pearson Robert S Allen

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