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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1944
Page
6
War Manpower Commission chief Paul V. McNutt announces a nationwide voluntary referral system to place workers in critical wartime jobs. The plan allows local adaptations, requires some sanctions for noncompliance, and targets foundries, shipyards, textiles, coal mining, and electronic equipment.
Meridian Miss June 27 two persons were killed and three others injured when their automobile crashed into a bridge on highway 45 two miles south of Scooba The dead are Willie Artis Hammett 39 of Liberty and his three year old son Ray Artis Hammett Injured are his wife Alice Lorene Hammett 32 and another son Willie Hubert Hammett 12 both seriously hurt and H G Carpenter 35 also of Liberty suffered from shock
A speaker argues for a broad foundation to build careers as new industries emerge. He warns of a lag between knowledge and action in human relations and condemns tyranny, citing Jefferson and Hitler. The address includes literary readings, music, and various school awards at Neville High, ending with a note on penatin as a potential disease fighter.
One year after the first WACs arrived at Selman Field a growing unit of Air WACs earns the respect of fellow soldiers by performing duties beside them. Cpl Margery McKernan and Sgt Ann Maricich are highlighted as examples of women serving in base operations and as radio operators. The piece notes the swearing in of WACs following a presidential signature that integrated them into the Army.
Selman Field observes the one year anniversary of its WAC section, now Section D, after arriving June 2 1943 from Ft Oglethorpe Ga. The post hosts an open day with officials and Monroe citizens as the unit grows from 12 to a full fledged Army division.
Inspections target Golliver and truck owner Lester J. Denner after a chlorine shipment without permits is found. Authorities cite missing safety equipment on the truck. Chlorine gas is noted for water purification and industrial use. Police also report 20 to 25 men overcome by carbon monoxide on a Brooklyn ship.
U S troops use 81 millimeter mortars and Lt. Lone s Jayhawker tank destroyer to clear Velletri in a push toward Rome. Corpc Donald Fullerton of Pawnee Rock drives, Lt Col James Halluff salutes from the rear while civilians beg for water and bread. Veterans near Bishop s palace say the war may be ending and Rome could fall sooner than Velletri. Sgt John Cook from Ballinger Texas and privates Lee Winggook San Francisco Indiana and Milton Geiman Brooklyn express optimism the campaign is near conclusion.
A British fashion show showcased proposed WAC apparel including a two piece slack suit with field jacket in green herringbone, green coveralls, brown wool ski pants, and waterproof cotton options. New overseas cap replaces visor cap and blue clinic frocks appear with brown moss green uniforms nicknamed salt and pepper for their white fleck.
War analyst DeWitt Mackenzie reports Churchill’s praise of Spain amid pro Nazi aid transfers to Germany. The piece notes American nerves as Allied landings near D Day approach and Roosevelts insistence Spain reduce shipments to Germany. The public weighs Spain’s potential influence for Mediterranean peace against continued support to Berlin.
West Monroe Lions Club heard Ty FP Wilson explain how the F B L aids the public with cooperation. Officers were planned for installation on June 29 with ladies as guests. meeting held in First Baptist Church social rooms. The piece notes a death toll of 183 all-accident deaths, 1.5 percent below 1942.
Interior Secretary Ickes announced the successful return of 400 Aleut natives to the Pribilof Islands in the Bering Sea, evacuated nearly two years ago due to Japanese activity in the area.
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