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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1942

Page

10

Desert Rangers Upset Germans in Libya Raid

British volunteer patrols operating behind Axis lines in Libya in improvised conditions, using speed and surprise to attack encampments. A 4-man long raid near an Axis convoy resulted in two prisoners, multiple enemy casualties, and destroyed trucks. No British losses.

Libya Associated Press William McGaffin McGeffin India Italy Weston Haynes British Empire Jerry

Bills Move In Legislature Over Police Sheriff Powers

Senate committee reports unfavorably a sheriffs backed bill to subordinate state police. Heated hearing features Sheriff deBretton accusing Superintendent Steve Alford of spite work as lawmakers warn to keep order. DA Perez supports sheriffs on powers, while AG Stanley opposes a funding bill tied to LSU loans.

Senate Judiciary Committee Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association Newman deBretton East Baton Rouge Parish Steve Alford de Bretton Alford Grove Stafford Calcasieu Ascension Parishes Toy Henry Reid, Jr Henry Lester Gonzales Ascension Parish Reid Leander Perez Plaquemines Parish James Monroe Smith Louisiana State University Stanley National Bank of Commerce of New Orleans Hibernia National Bank of City National Bank Baton Rouge

U S Auto Tax Seen as Fixture Despite Early Grumbling

Washington June 3 The $5 annual federal tax on automobiles appeared fixed for the duration as motorists’ opposition faded. Senators report repeal chances are slim. The first full $5 fee due July 1 should raise at least $150 million, even as some drivers park cars amid tire shortages and rationing. Car owners bought first stamps last February at $2.09, valid only until July.

Washington

Questionnaires Mailed to Monroe Residents by BOARD No 1

A long list of names and addresses is compiled under BOARD NO 1 and BOARD NO 10, showing residents of Monroe and surrounding areas such as West Monroe Winnsboro and Sterlington. The OCR lists extensive street addresses including DeSiard street and Louise Anne street, with numerous individuals and organizations noted.

First Application of Blue Star Ointment Promises Relief

Agonizing itching from eczema rash ringworm and pimples is claimed to be relieved in one application of Blue Star Ointment. Repeat use as needed while nature heals. Money back guarantee offered for satisfaction.

Real estate transfers recorded in Ouachita Parish

Real estate transfers recorded by the Ouachita Parish clerk list Culbert Lee et al to L M Fred for two lots in Sherrouse Park for 1000. The Peoples Homestead and Savings Association sold to Lee Hawkins Lot 12 in Steele Wardens addition West Monroe for 4000. Rutledge sold to James Alfred Rutledge a complex fractional property in sections 5 and 6 township 16 north range 3 east for 1375. George J. Trammell sold to Peoples Homestead and Savings Association Lot 5 in Flournoy’s third addition West Monroe for 2500, then deeded to Dewey C. Brothers for the same. Roland Siegle sold to Clarence E. Phillips et al 3.18 acres in section 7 township 17 north range 2 east for 3060.

Ouachita Parish Culbert Lee Et Alcold L. M. Fred Sherrouse Park Peoples Homestead and Savings Association Lee Hawkins Steele- Vvarden West Monroe Gaston E. Rutledge James Alfred Rutledge George J. Trammell Flournoy Dewey C. Brothers Roland Siegle Clarence E. Phillips Township

Calliope Returns to Ringling Circus Amid Musicians Strike

Philadelphia June 3 The antique steam calliope returns to the Ringling Brothers show after a 22 year retirement as 41 musicians strike for a $24 weekly raise. The calliope, chimes wagon, and recorded music fill in while director Merle Evans defends salaries. Evans says the troupe earns $4750 per week with Sundays at $55 and is satisfied with pay and conditions.

Philadelphia Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Calliope American Federation of Musicians, A. F. L Merle Evans Evans Cach

Vote to raise judge pay bill faces two thirds needed

A Sunday night report notes that passage requires a two thirds vote to advance the bill raising judges' pay. The article emphasizes the strict voting threshold and ongoing legislative debate.

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Eleventh Street Stuart Lionel Wilson Catalpa Street Wilson Ewing Island Drive Lewis Baldwin Winnsboro Road Clarence Leslie Sibley N. Fourth Street Alonzo Robertson Doughty Erin Street Bennegnan Seth Ewing Washington Street Foster Calvin Wilson Walnut Street Howard William Montgomery Forest Street John James William Henry Modique Pickett Street Wilbur Hayes General Delivery Roy Dorton Leroy Price S. 12Th Street William Aaron Cooper Thomas Street James Anderson Marshall P. O. Box Moses Rhyan St. John Street Raymond Omar Ware Pargoud Drive James Douglas Perry Short Washington Street Emmit Evers Floyd L. W. Johnston Lee Avenue Albert Boatner Clarkson Avenue George Welch Hlin Street Jeff Seymore Congo Street William Frazier Delton Franklin Jack DeLane Cloyed Leamon Hammonds John Taylor Duncan Washington William Jack Moore Malvern Street Sylon Guidell Faust North Sixth Street James Edwin Tolson South First Street Willie Lappool Wiliam Thomas Fortner South Fifth Street Archie William Wood Henry Clayton Lawrence Box William Emerson Young Orange Tex Charlie Williams Layton George Anslem Aden John Wesley Elmore DeSiard Herbert Kirk Riley Frank Charles Reynolds, Jr South Third Street Willie Conway Clarence Charles Corliss Richmond Street Dan Hassell South Twenty-Second Street William Madison Banister Morris Avenue Dave Galloway North Twenty-First Street Robert Hunter North Eighteenth Street Abe Dreyer North Second Paul Daniel Plyler North Seventh Street Benjamin Franklin Martin Earl Hugle North Twenty- Sixth Street John Glynn Alpha Elmer Lee Stubbs South Second Patton Dunning McHenry Alien Barksdale Guthrie George Ithma Hemphill Emerson Melmer Lee Ross South Grand Street Rory Ferguson Henderson Gordon Avenue Albert Martin Dave McCarter, Jr South Tenth Street Flood Ree Wyatt Eaton Jack Vandrew Russell William Paul Webster South Grand William McKinley King Walter Edwin LaBorde North Third Street Albert Allen Brown Paper Mill Ike Hill Dave Massey Breard Street Reed Johnnie Lee Harris Major Powell Frank Scrap North Ninth Street Johnson Andrew Brown Grafton Pine Fink Paul Milton Street Epee Cae Sims Raymond Cogdell Willie Eros Vallery Swayze Kelly Ernest Eugene Louisville Avenue Chaney George, Jr Adams Street Ellis Dave Laurheimer Moore Frank F. Strauss Arnie Histon Daniel Luna Star Abner Butler Calhoun William Marion Snyder John Pleasant Lewis Mill Street Clide Lesley Clampit Rewte Albert Whittier Robert Jessie DeLosch Ludwig Street Jeff Brown, Jr Sterlington Lonnie Denton M. Lo Owens J. Hugh Davis McFarland Montgomery Avenue Ivy Blaine Smith Casey Jones Choudrant James Henry Parker Charles Whitford Burnaman c/o Eddie's Place San Tremble Dudley North 4Th St Sam William Johnson Adelle Dewey McCalip George Courquet Box 407 Robert Harris Jero Hosea King Telano John Richard Maza, Jr H. L. Sandard Simon Seignier Fred Johnson Robert Hill Hearne Alfred Ross John Robert Landreaux Coppley Street Alonzo Monroe Roberson Route 4 Floyd Stevenson Bennett Eddie Brady Harris, Jr Adrian Lee Roy Haley Bunyon Lenard Basco Versie Leander Pendarvis Brown Paper Jasper Amascus Sandifer, Jr Crewavenue Luther James McMullen Jack Hebert Marshall Meadows Griffin Downsyville Harvey Allen McDonald South Second Street Newsom Louis Coon Bros George Allen McGee Fuairbumbs William Walter Franks Frieze Lewis Larkin Garvis Smith Peter Taylor Brooks Fishint Avenue West Maine Robert Peyton Peterson von Austin Anderson Nana Power and Light Village Ster Lington Hubert Ray Williams Box 31 Charles Cecil Shultz Robert Pleasant Watchet Swartz Walter Homer Dulaney Uissh Sanford Norsworthy Boxiff Herman Pruit Williams Fran Raymond Melvin Sigfred Swansom John Baxter Monroe Land Roosevelt Sims C. M Peter Sterlington Rt J. HL McCullough Lennie Martin Brown Prank Burks Frank Richards Monroe Sand and Gravel Co Henry Peevy Brown Paper Mil Bufford Edward Cofield James Bryan Moseley Leo Garland Trenton Street Judge Taylor Elly E. Aulds Downeville ThSit George Elton Masini Swartz. Wall Ghd Ome Miramilaet Devign Oceiene Trpe Tepe Bledes LCC Hans Mattingly Kentucky Mickvau Kei M Frankfort Distilleries, Inc Louisville Baltimore
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