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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1946

Page

7

Tornado Devastates Windsor Area Cause Mass Casualties

Canadian police described widespread destruction after a deadly tornado hit the Windsor area. Dozens of bodies were recovered, hundreds rushed to Windsor hospitals, and Red Cross volunteers aided in rescue efforts as power failed and freight yards burned. Ontario and Detroit authorities feared more deaths as searches continued.

Windsor Hosads Red Cross Hos Rela Detroit-Windsor Doy Joan Bea Ojibway Chry Fe Corp Canada Indsor Tey Sus Windsor Uned Detroit B. I New York Central Railroad Ontario

Tramone Boosts Vitality For Maturing Adults

An advertisement claims a new supplement Tramone from Walgreen sandman stores restores energy and youthful vigor in middle aged adults. It touts a powerful blend of ingredients promising increased pep and renewed interest in daily life.

Walgreen Sandman’s Drug Tores Everywhere Adr

Tornado Strikes Detroit Area as Heat Wave Ends

The Detroit Windsor region faced a tornado last night with at least 20 persons injured and more than 100 hurt. A mass of cool air from central Canada drove strong winds and rain across the midwest, ending a three day heat wave. Temperatures fell sharply as the Weather Bureau forecast cooler readings.

Associated Press Detroit Canada Midwest Michigan Windsor Ont Lakes Plains Federal Weather Bureau Chicago Northern Mississippi Valley Mercury Weather Bureau

Housing reform bill eyed for private urban renewal

Senate debate covers a bill to create privately financed urban housing rehabilitation corporations in cities over 50 000 with city and state supervision. The plan would fix rents regulate parking enable limited eminent domain for slum rehab and tax improvements at prior land values for 25 years.

Young Men’s Business Club J. J. Morrison New Orleans New York Massachusetts Ilinois Morrison Senate Banking Committee House

Tojo Trial Defense Highlights Japanese War Aims and Education

Japanese premier Tojo argues the war aimed at stabilizing world order by giving each nation its rightful place. He claims atrocities cited are enemy actions and defends prewar schooling as modeled on American curriculum. The Associated Press exclusive includes a prison statement and related civil and real estate notes.

Japan Asia Tokyo Tojo China Russia America

Acquittal Shocks as Union Power Ties To Whisky Market

The case clears a man accused of using union influence to obtain 15 000 cases of whisky from the southern black market. The Lake Mahopac estate matter may prompt new inquiries amid widespread liquor industry corruption. Benjamin Pross is noted as holding a deeds commissioner license despite a criminal record and inability to vote or hold office. His commission needs three sponsors including Councilman Samuel Di Falco with two others Ruth Solimer and Herman R Whicek listed with addresses ending at 1960.

Lake Mahopac Benjamin Pross City of New York Samuel di Falco Press Ruth Solimer Herman R. Whicek

Britain and Russia at odds over Spain UN approach

Evatt urged Gromyko to accept the council's democratic majority and abstain from veto. Gromyko offered no reply as Spain debate centers on whether a nine nation majority can back a US plan to refer the issue to the General Assembly with a conditional break with Madrid. Dr Giral countered British policy as absurd.

Herbert V. Evatt Andrei A. Gromyko Evatt Gromyko Spain Britain Russia United States General Assembly Madrid Jose Giral Cadogan United Nations Council

British raid violence near Khanyunis disrupts rail links

Four Britons killed or wounded as raids hit rail yards south of Gaza near the Egyptian border. Rail repairs underway on the Lydda Kanatara line to Egypt. Haifa reports destroy of railway shops and a powerhouse. a locomotive ruined. Police cordon off battle area as 14 men and a woman are arrested and five Jews die in a blocked road incident. British patrol questions 62 residents of Beth Haavara in connection with bridge wrecks.

Khanyunis Gaza Lydda- Kanatara Egypt Haifa Haifa Bay Palestine Beth Haavara Dead Sea

Draft policy impasse over 18 to 19 year olds continues

Senators and House members rejected a plan to draft 18 year olds with conditions and agreed on a staged system. The compromise includes volunteers first, then men 20 and older, then 19-year-olds if shortages persist, and 18-year-olds only after October 1 if warranted by executive certification. The draft is set to end next March 31.

House Senate Andrews Washington

Syrian troops attack village amid patrols and arrests

In Damascus authorities report heavy force used as troops entered a village to arrest men and women, with villagers linking arms to resist. Police dogs guided the operation after forcible bayonet moves, while reports from Damascus note road travel between Syria and Palestine halted indefinitely due to mined bridges.

Damascus Syria Palestine Hedjaz Tiberius Jordan Lake Hula Syria-Palestine

Delta Airlines Buys Twenty 202 Type Planes

Delta Airlines and Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Company announce the purchase of twenty 202 type 40 passenger planes. The jets, with cruising speeds of 270 to 280 mph, will serve routes where larger planes are not economical, says Delta President General Manager C Edward Woolman.

Baltimore Delta Ailines Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Company Airlines Martin Delta C. Edward Woolman

Food supply outlook ties to 1946 corn crop and rice exports

Anderson predicts U S meat purchases will fall about nine percent due to a tight feed grain supply. He cites corn as the key live stock feed and notes rice will be exported to cover shortages. Government meat buying will be less than half of 1945-46 levels with further changes possible as production and price structures adjust. State flower of Arkansas is the apple blossom.

Anderson Agriculture Department Chicago

Bee Brand Insect Powder and Spray Ad During Wartime

Wartime notice promoting Bee Brand Insect Powder for ants silverfish bedbugs and other insects and Bee Brand Insect Spray with 1 DDT for flies and mosquitoes. Claims quick action and safety for children and pets with clear usage directions and retail availability.

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