17 Jun 1946
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1946
Page
1
A spoof exchange recounts a call to President Truman in which George Spelvin voices views on unions, politics, and Roosevelt, urging bold actions and truthful leadership while lambasting wartime figures and urging a real speech to guide policy. The piece continues on the second page.
Deputy Sheriff says four Negroes held for questioning in connection with the double slaying of war veteran Joseph Etrolia and his wife in New Sarpy Louisiana. A fifth suspect is sought as detectives compare it to the Texarkana killings. A heavy stick and a break in the rear door point to intruder entry.
Washington report notes the 79th Congress nearing recess with six major issues unresolved including price controls, draft renewal, atomic energy regulation, and labor powers. Expect mixed progress on British loan, labor rules, and armed forces unification, while wage, housing, and civil rights bills face obstacles. Senatorial and House actions hinge on budget and selective service talks with a cautious outlook for final weeks.
Portland Maine June 17 political observers expect light turnout as Mainers vote in a Republican and Democratic governor primary. Unopposed U S Senator Owen Brewster leads a GOP field with Horace A Hildreth seeking a second term. Democratic hopefuls include F Davis Clark and Lelian B Currier with varied veteran bonus proposals.
Monroe officials rejected United Gas Corporation 25 year renewal of its 3 year franchise due to public interest concerns. The council sent the rejection notice by mail after a special session following a contentious meeting with company representatives and city leaders. The utility has supplied free service to schools and city buildings and charged 5 cents per 1 000 cubic feet for power plant fuel.
Treasury list ranks 593 top earners from 1944, led by Leo McCarey with 1.11 million. Charles H. Strub, Charles P. Skouras, Fred MacMurray, and Charles E. Wilson follow, with Carmen Miranda the top woman at 201 thousand. General Motors appears dominant with 40 executives on the list.
Four and a half year old Harry James Schroeder suffered severe burns to his lower left leg Sunday evening while playing with gasoline in the rear yard of 465 North Seventh Street West Monroe He and older boys drew gasoline from an outboard motor and set it on water in a tub when the can tipped igniting his leg He was carried to St Francis Sanitarium by his parents and remained there for treatment Monday.
Bad Nauheim Germany June 17 Colonel James A Kilian asked a presidential investigation into the Lichfield trials as he stood trial on cruelty charges. Kilian asked postponement awaiting White House reply and sought access to transcripts and reports. The case involves six officers and ten enlisted men amid disputed army pressure claims.
Hideki Tojo told the Associated Press through defense counsel that the Anglo American coalition drove Japan into war and that prosecutors cannot prove a world dominance conspiracy. He outlined causes of the Pacific conflict including Western pressure and trade suppression.
Eddie Brown, 26, was reported in good condition at charity hospital after a heavy knife tip pierced his skull following a card game quarrel with James Williams, 38. Police arrested Williams, found the bloodstained knife, and charged him with aggravated battery and later prosecution in district court.
Col Jack W Durant and WAC captain wife travel from Washington to Frankfurt under army custody after admitting possession of jewels and relics from the Hesse house. Maj David F Watson faces trial in Germany. authorities say all missing items recovered, with some found in Hudson Wisconsin and others with Chicago customs.
Lt. Col. Nugent testified that Japanese pupils were taught a divine mission to rule Asia and the world, through field maneuvers and militarized drills, fostering ultranationalism and devotion to authority as Tojo and 27 others face war crimes charges.
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration has ordered an 11 cent per pound increase for retail butter and six cents per pound for Cheddar cheese effective with retailers first purchases at the new levels. Manufacturers face higher ceilings as well, with 10 cents per pound for butter and five cents for cheese. Evaporated milk climbs one cent for a 14 ounce can.
Senate judiciary committee backs Hobbs anti racketeering provision of Case strike control bill. no vote record given and it is described as not unanimous. lawmakers predict settlement of the maritime dispute slows drastic labor legislation this year as Congress considers President Truman emergency measures and long range Case bill.
In Jerusalem on June 17 AP reported widespread terror as two British soldiers fell to Arab marchers and eight bridges were blasted. Police blamed Jewish terrorists for the explosions while authorities pursued arrests and searches across villages near the Jordan.
Baton Rouge June 17 The House passed a bill to abolish the present milk commission and create a new statewide regulator with eight district members including seven dairymen and one milk buyer. Resolutions ordering sworn department reports of title salary and fees were expected to come up today. A highway weight limit bill as wartime measures faced debate and possible reintroduction.
In Paris on June 17 the Big Four foreign ministers continued drafting the Italian peace treaty. The talks hinge on Russia’s stance over Trieste as the United States insists Trieste stay Italian. Moscow's press intense on Western foes, while deputy ministers draft a priority list of treaty issues.
A B-25 crash at Godman Field near Fort Knox killed Maj. Gen. Hugh J. Gaffey and two other army officers. Lt. Allan J. Hoenig and Lt. Robert A. Peter also died. Four service members were injured, including Capt. Gordon K. Steele and Lt. Carl Lindeman Jr. The crash injured Sgt. Michael E. Devine and Vernon J. Wisetyre with Devine listed as seriously hurt.
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