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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1941
Page
1
Allied dispatches describe British forces driving toward Damascus in a four mile advance as war tremors flare across Europe and the Middle East. Reports note troop movements from Norway to Britain and rising tensions in the Baltic and Balkans amid general wartime blackouts.
The piece argues that private employers should not be forced to hire Communists while noting government protection of anti Communist measures. It questions a double standard where government policy tolerates espionage bans for itself but not for private businesses and criticizes labor picketing as intimidation rather than lawful union activity.
Washington police hunted a hemp rope clue in the strangulation rape death of 23 year old Jessie E. Strieff a War Department worker whose nude body was found in a garage. Homicide Chief George Darnall noted a rope wound mark on her hip and searched for missing clothes as other officials, including Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt, urged precautions for women in defense roles.
Major-General Ernest Hinds retired U S army and chief of artillery under General Pershing in the A E F died at Fort Sam Houston station hospital in San Antonio. He commanded all U S artillery in World War I and was retired in 1928 after 45 years of service. Funeral services and full military honors set for Thursday with burial at National Cemetery Fort Sam Houston.
The June 11 report notes Senate approval of a plan to close all German consulates in the United States by July 10. Senator McCarran of Nevada warned the move could push relations toward war, while suggesting a halt to propaganda by Soviet Russia. Undersecretary Welles said no diplomatic rupture is implied, and the German embassy remains unaffected.
Willie Gray a Black truck driver faced a charge of negligent and reckless operation after a Saturday night crash in Bogalusa that killed three men from Varnado La. The coroner's inquest found the truck parked without flares and identified the deceased as Nathaniel Moody 21 Wilson McDonald 19 and Jewell Freeman 28.
Washington secretary Ickes proposed a complete ban on east coast oil exports without government approval after a 240000 gallon shipment to Japan was halted amid fears of eastern seaboard shortages. Ickes and R K Davies sent telegrams to 32 east coast shippers urging no offshore sales without prior office review to ensure steady fuel supply.
A jurisdictional strike at a Detroit auto parts factory threatens layoffs for about 40 000 workers in dependent plants as U A W and C I O dispute control at Douglas and Lomason. Michigan mediator warns Plymouth Briggs Ford and Dodge plants could idle if no quick settlement.
Japan abruptly halted economic talks with the Netherlands East Indies in Batavia on June 17. A joint communique said no satisfactory result was reached on oil rubber and tin shipments and that normal relations would continue. Kenkichi Yoshizawa urged a reconsideration of the reply to Japanese proposals.
German forces mass on Norway coast and move troops toward coastal bases while Britain claims progress at Demascus. U S charges against Germany persist as Robin Moor survivors are rescued. Reports cite German air losses, North Africa battles, and Russian mobilization fears. Berlin and London exchange blunt warnings over economic war and possible wider conflict.
Thousands of pamphlets dropped on Monroe and West Monroe as the U S O conducts a propaganda laden bombing drill during the Fifth district drive to raise about 10 000 for the national recreational program for service men. Over 1000 dollars, one tenth of the district goal, was raised on opening day said Ed C Apperson.
Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi, Democrat, underwent an operation for an intestinal obstruction and doctors said he is doing very well. He had a restless night but is reported satisfactory. Harrison returned to Washington after rest at the Army and Navy hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas, where he stayed since March 18.
Washington reports Sumner Welles said the basic charges against Germany for sinking the Robin Moor remain unchanged despite 35 survivors arriving at Capetown. He noted evidence from 11 survivors in Brazil and forthcoming cables, with a stern protest likely, and depositions to be collected from Capetown witnesses.
An automobile crash near Rayville on Highway 80 overturned after passing a truck. Bertha Creeden died at the scene while Mary Creeden and R. E. Price of Long Beach California were treated at St. Francis Sanitarium for severe bruises and shock and reported improving. Miss Martha Creeden, 16, was unhurt. The California party was en route to Silverton, Ohio.
Washington June 17. A plan to create a separate air force under a new department of aviation drew declared support in the Senate. Senator McCarran said an independent department would give the air service a cabinet voice, despite expected army navy opposition. Senator Reynolds praised the move noting Crete showed air power can overcome other forces. Senator George showed inclination to favor the resolution.
In a broadcast marking one year since taking leadership, Marshal Petain told France they were not betrayed and urged confidence. He said conditions have improved since the armistice but warned of trials ahead as food, taxes, and shortages strain the nation.
Fourteen year old Louise Ford was removed to a hospital by court order as her parents rely on prayer for healing. Judge William F. James signed the order amid a crowd outside the Ford home. Doctors said the patient had double pneumonia with high fever and critical heart action. The family and Church of God members prayed as deputies delivered the order.
A telegram from Senator Ellender announced that the War Department has approved an ammonia plant for the Monroe area. The project, valued at about fifteen to twenty million dollars, may be built north of Monroe near Sterlington. Details were not available at press time.
Georgia Power officials praised voluntary power reductions on Monday as non defense industrial and commercial users cut demand. The utility reported a net drop of 1,700,900 kilowatt hours from the weekly May average, boosting reservoir reserves to about 25 to 34 million kilowatt hours.
The record notes 247 accidents to date this year versus 212 last year and 33 personal injuries this year compared with 35 last year. There has been 1 death so far this year versus 4 last year. Traffic rule of the day prohibits sirens on nonemergency vehicles and exhaust or compression whistles.
Rome reports the Italian government freezes American credits and blocks all payments from Italy on private debts to Americans. Berlin says Germany will take necessary measures in response to U S asset freezes. Officials refuse to confirm any broader shifts in German American relations.
Washington June 17 The House Military Committee unanimously approved a sweeping plant seizure bill giving the president power to order production resumption in strike bound defense plants and to use armed force to protect workers returning to work. The measure, revised from the Senate version, moves toward a possible conference with the Senate.
In Mississippi near Vicksburg a 27 car freight train derailed four miles east of the city. Caboose occupants conductor S C Leist and brakeman T F Corn and flagman Edward L McKinley were injured. They were Meridian, Mississippi men. The derailment sent two cars down the 30 foot embankment while the rest stayed on track. Officials could not determine the cause.
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