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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1943

Page

3

Unrest and Violence Amid Labor Strife In Detroit Area

In Detroit and Michigan scenes of labor conflict tied to C I O unrest under John L Lewis are described. Rioters threaten free citizens, disrupt utilities including hospitals, and clash with authorities as Governor Frank Murphy faces organized rebellion amid New Deal era tensions.

Lewis United States New Deal Iow John L. Lewis Buld Tous Wegner Michigan Higan Frank Murphy Roosevelt Supremert of Justice Murphy Detroit C. I. O. der John L Lewis

Healthful foods contest highlights parish teams

Many HEALTHY foods demonstration teams included DeSoto Lafayette East Baton Rouge and Jefferson parishes. Louella Schexnayder took individual honors. Lafayette parish won the girls general demonstration team award with Sophie Larrieviere and Elsie Ruth Thibaux as entrants. Winn parish won the crops judging contest. Red River was second and DeSoto third. Brister won highest individual honors. Lafayette parish won the dairy cattle judging contest with Ronald Daspit Irving Dubon and John W Trahan. St. Landry was second and Rapides third. Jules Hurst Tangipahoa parish won individual honors. Food preservation awards went to Martha Rachel Wiggins Cherimond McDaniel Loretta Daigle Mary Wilson. Concordia won first for best school dress in the clothing contest. Alice Ray Broussard won best camp costume. Monica Mae Glaser won best party costume. Franklin parish placed first with its general livestock judging team Maurice Newton Joseph Free and Charles Newton Roy Dommert Jeff Davis parish won individual honors.

Lafayette Parish Sophie Larrieviere Elsie Ruth Thibaux Winn Parish John Brister Malcolm Collins Tritos Ferguson Red River DeSoto Brister Ronald Daspit Irving Dubon John W. Trahan St. Landry Rapides Jules Hurst Tangip Mary Wilson Concordia Alice Ray Broussard Vermilion Monica Mae Glaser Pointe Coupee Franklin Parish Maurice Newton Joseph Free Charles Newton Roy Dommert Jeff Davis

Magazine Sellers to Undergo Probe

Captain Lawler reported a house visit by a magazine salesman who took a five dollar down payment for a subscription his wife bought. He called the man a phony and urged police to investigate the sales operation linked to Keystone Reader's Service, warning newcomers to beware phony door to door sellers.

Lawler Arkansas Avenue Keystone Braptley

Argentina Relaunches Ties With U S Allies Amid Regime Shift

President Ramirez said foreign relations will be guided by actions and closer ties to American brothers. Brazil recognizes the provisional Argentine government, urging no doubts or reserve. La Prensa and political parties respond with cautious support as Uruguay resumes relations with France.

Ramirez Argentina Oswaldo Aranhe Brazil Rio de Janeiro la Prensa Progressive Democrats Castillo Latin America Uruguay

Day Afternoon and Sundays Except by Special Appointment

The notice states availability on day afternoons and Sundays only, with exceptions by special appointment. It outlines restricted hours and the need for prior scheduling.

Commentary on labor disputes and government under the New Deal era

The passage condemns militant labor actions led by John L. Lewis during Roosevelt's tenure. It accuses the New Deal party and Frank Murphy of enabling "slave-hunting" labor strikes via licenses, portraying mine shutdowns as violent, politically motivated acts that subverted lawful government and national interests.

C. S O New Deal Party Michigan Roosevelt Frank Murphy New Deal John L. Lewis

Giraud Accedes to Washington Visit Invite

A Reuters dispatch from Algiers says General Henri Giraud has accepted in principle an invitation to visit Washington. He is unlikely to depart Algiers unless prevented by circumstances.

London Reuters Algiers Henri Giraud Washington

F B I Seeks German Fugitives in New Orleans Alert

The FBI in New Orleans asks Monroe police to help recapture four German prisoners who escaped North Camp Hood Texas earlier this week. Descriptions list Adolph Bodenburg Ludwig Jung Harold Schatte and Ralph Zieschang with ages heights weights eye and hair color. AP notes all but two had been recaptured but names of those at large were not given.

Federal Bureau of Investigation New Orleans Monroe Police Department North Camp Hood Texas B. L. Brantley Adolph Bodenburg Ludwig Jung Harold Schatte Ralph Zieschang Associated Press

Congress Prepares to Sell War Goods

Congressional action moves to dispose of surplus war material totaling about 54 billion dollars. A joint committee of five representatives and five senators would study and set up a selling framework under congressional control, bypassing the budget bureau as urged by the president, warning of potential harm to the economy. Weapons of the infantry include rifle bayonet machine gun mortar pistol grenade and anti tank gun.

Washington Congress Budget Bureau House

Deaths Mrs Lydia Martin 85 in West Monroe home

Mrs Lydia Martin aged 85 died at her daughter's home in West Monroe after a long illness. Funeral at her house Friday at 3 p.m. Rev H L Rockett and Rev A Hinkie to officiate with burial in Mt Vernon cemetery. Survived by three daughters Mrs R O Cannon Mrs R L Adams and Mrs E O Robinson and five sons William Martin John Martin Lt Martin Joe Martin Hugh Martin, plus 39 grandchildren 38 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Lydie Martin R. O. Cannon West Monroe H. L. Rockett A. Hinkie Mt. Vernon Davis-Lawhead Funeral Home

Kiwanis Club Dance Program At Hotel Virginia

The Monroe Kiwanis club hosted a luncheon at Hotel Virginia on Wednesday noon with performances by pupils from the Clarice and Goldah Roan school of dancing. Several acts were presented including Favorites of 1943 and Hula Tap, with solos by Mary Louise Marine and others, plus Nimble Feet by Stanley Hodges Jr. Irving Lucas was inducted into the club by Rabbi F K Hirsch. Guests included Lt Alvin Furlow, Phillip P Lynch, and Charles P Cook Jr, new Ouachita Valley Scout executive.

Monroe Kiwanis Club Hotel Virginia Clarice and Goldah Roan School of Mary Louise Marine Louis Russ Jack Freeman L. C. Grimsley, Jr Elaine Jones Marion Louise Guerriero Katherine Juanita Guerriero Stanley Hodges, Jr Louise Russ Irving Lucas F. K. Hirsch Alvin Furlow Kiwanis Club Phillip P. Lynch Charles P. Cook New

Allied Landing News Spurs Talk Of Justice And Invasion

The report notes a dismal anniversary for a key figure as United States troops land in a British port after a swift voyage. A large new contingent and airmen join the Eighth Air Force, while Berlin gloats that Allied invasion defenses have been strengthened with heavier armaments and broadcasts taunt the forthcoming assault.

Hitler United States United States Air Force Paris Berlin

Russia oversubscribes war loan by over eight billion rubles

In Moscow on June 10 the finance commissariat announced Russia's new war loan, seeking 12 billion rubles, has been oversubscribed by more than eight billion. The fund reached 20,121,000,000 rubles, with dollar conversions noted as approximate due to exchange constraints.

Moscow Russia Finance Commissariat

Gonorrhea cases in Mississippi rise to about 100000

Jackson Mississippi June 10 Dr Paul T Erickson of the state board of health reports an estimated 100000 gonorrhea cases in Mississippi last year with 32053 reported. He called the disease the great crippler and said only about a third sought competent medical attention. He noted only measles and the common cold are more prevalent.

Jackson Miss Mississippi Paul T. Erickson State Board of Health Erickson

Reopens Sale of New Auto Tires by OPA

The OPA reopened the sale of new automobiles to rental firms with limits. Only popular priced models under a specified price may be rented to essential workers holding ration certificates. Rentals require local rationing certificates before purchase. Some unrelated note mentions giraffes reaching 17 feet.

Washington OPA

Building Permits Granted For Remodels And Repairs

Building permits issued Wednesday included Jim Carter for remodeling at Eleventh Street and De Siard with a 20 created cost. Richard Hatch sought fire damage repair at 301 Sixth Street, contractor M L Brady, cost 2300. L P Milner and J R Fuller to build two one story frame cabins at Ninth and Bros, cost 200. Clay Lawton to add one room to 1214 McGuire Street, cost 125.

Jim Carter Eleventh Street DeSiard Highland Club Richard Hatch Sixth Street M. L. Brady L. P. Milner J. R. Fuller Ninth and Bros Streets Clay Lawton McGuire Street

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