Red Cross Campaign Doubled Down On War Relief Needs
Norman H. Davis national Red Cross chair writes to Ouachita parish leader B C Gibson declaring the $20 million drive will continue with vigor to supply hospital and medical needs for wounded troops and relief for refugees. In Ouachita parish the local chapter has raised $4,420 of its $8,000 goal, with donors including Louisiana Hotel Missouri Pacific Women's Club and First Baptist Church West Monroe.
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Norman H. Davis
Red Cross
B C. Gibson
Ouachita Parish
Congress
Davis
Gibson
Louisiana Hotel
Missouri Pacific Women's Club
D. C
Deaths John C LeFevre Epps Louisiana
John C LeFevre 78 died at home in Epps Wednesday morning. Survived by widow Minerva, son Leon of Shreveport, daughters Jewel McQuilter and Pearl LeFevre of Rayville. Funeral at residence with Rev E H Chandler and Rev W J Reid, interment Riverview Burial Park in Rayville. Mulhearn Funeral Home in charge. Active pallbearers listed. Honorary pallbearers named.
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John C. Lefevre
Epps
Jewel McQuiller
Monroe
Minerva LeFevre
Leon LeFevre
Shreveport
McQuilter
Pearl LeFevre
Rayville
E. H. Chandler
W. J. Reid
Riverview
Mulhearn Funeral Home
W. M. Wilson, Jr
Bill Bornman, Jr
R. E. Lusk
T. C. Cantwell
Willie Brock
G. D. Cain
Boyle
W. M. Wilson, Sr
W. F. Motley
Dr. E. A. Grice
John Morris
Jack Abraugh
Roosevelt Woos Trade Advances Across Americas
President Roosevelt backs large scale Latin American trade plans amid debates on debt, production, and monopolistic schemes. Warren Lee Pierson leads Export-Import Bank efforts to fund productive Latin American projects while other officials push smaller steps like the Pan American highway and expanding strategic material sources.
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Congress
Latin America
Warren Lee Pierson
Export-Import Bank
Europe
United States
Commerce and Agriculture Departments
Treasury
State Departments
Americas
Mexico City
Panama Canal
Agriculture Department
Brazil
Bolivia
Hawthorn Named Prosecutor In Rapides Indictments
Baton Rouge June 19 Attorney General Eugene Stanley said he had continued John W Hawthorn as special assistant in Alexandria superseding District Attorney A W Handley in prosecuting more than 200 indictments from the Rapides parish grand jury. He added that additional assistants would be sent as needed and misdemeanor cases would be tried in September with jury cases to follow.
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Baton Rouge
Eugene Stanley
John W. Hawthorn
Alexandria
A. W. Handley
Rapides Parish
Stanley
Paris Under German Occupation News Reaches Public
Paris resumes public services under occupation with postal and telegraph restoration and theaters reopening. Le Matin and Victoire push rightist views targeting Reynaud and Daladier while Petain’s government is portrayed as temporary. Victoire brands Reynaud a coward amid war.
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Robert Okin
Paris
Aachen
Berlin
Paul Reynaud
Edouard Daladier
France
Germany
le Matin
Victoire
Captain von Grothe
DNB
Otto Abetz
Achenbach
von Grothe
Abetz
General von Studnitz
Seine
Comedie Francaise
Fiest
Pasteur Institute
Chamber of Commerce
Intellectals Club
Henri Philippe Petain
Reynaud
Renaud
Portugal
United States
Italy
West Monroyan saves soldier at Biloxi station
maritime receiving station at Biloxi Mississippi, Mrs. Cruikshank said. the recommendation for the medal will have to be presented to the war department.
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Biloxi
Miss
Births in Chaloosa and Vienna Families
Mr and Mrs C P George of Chaloosa announce a daughter Julia Mae. Grandparents Mr and Mrs H H George. Mr and Mrs Geatherstone Berry of Vienna announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Doyle Peterson of Vienna announce a son Aubrey Doyle born June 4. Aunt Flora Mina recently stayed three weeks with the family.
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Mrs. Geatherstone Berry
Vienna
Doyle Peterson
Aubrey Doyle
Flora Mina
Iodine Aids Expectant Mothers In Medical Tests
At the University of Oregon medical school iodine was given to expectant mothers. Doctors Zener Phatak and David reported greater well being before birth, easier labor, stronger nursing, and faster recovery. Thyroid function and basal metabolism stayed nearer normal with iodine versus controls.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
Seattle
American Association For the Advancement of Science
University of Oregon Medical School
F. B. Zener
Milkanth M. Phatak
N. A. David
Oregon
Defense funds earmarked for school and trades programs
The Work Projects Administration proposed covering 75 percent of school costs if approved, with potential maintenance and instruction support from the National Youth Administration. Louisiana’s inclusion in the federal war industries training program could aid state wide trades schools. About 20 bills remain pending. A Monroe delegation urged a Northeast Junior College link, but action was deferred. New Orleans gains liquor tax authority to raise rates and re enact current taxes, while coin vending and jukebox taxes may rise less. Beer and wine tax hike to fund liquor offense families was killed.
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Fie
Work Projects Administration
National Youth Administration
Louisiana
War Industries
Sam H. Jones
James A. Noe
Monroe
Northeast Junior College of
Louisiana State University
Ways and Means
New Orleans
F. C. Fletcher
Captain Manning Details Washington Submarine Escape
Captain Manning described how the submarine threat near the Washington led to a rapid departure without blinker signals. He said the engines were pushed to full power to avoid capture and noted precautions including two motor lifeboats with navigation gear for possible rescue of passengers. The Washington was due in New York Friday.
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Nion
Washington
Manning
New York
Britain and Japan sign silver assets pact in Shanghai banks
Britain and Japan sign an agreement on the circulation and custody of silver deposits held by the Chinese government in banks in the British concession. About one tenth of the roughly 12 million dollar total will relieve famine distress in northern areas, with the rest held pending final disposition. The Japanese had pressed to seize all silver for their puppet regime at Peiping.
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Butler
United States
Peiping
Girl Dies of Wreck Injuries in Louisiana Accident
Miss Elizabeth Jones aged 17 died from a broken neck suffered in an automobile wreck on the Minden Homer highway last week. She graduated Minden High School in 1939 and was one of six youths in a car driven by Melbourne Weaver of Gibsland.
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Minden
Elizabeth Jones
Minden-Homer Highway
Italians Set Back Near Plava in 1915 Assault
Twenty five years ago today, June 19 1915, Italians reported a setback near Plava as the Associated Press recounts World War I action. Italian forces pressed an attack with plans to advance and secure positions along the front line.
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Associated Press
Plava
Axis Peace Terms Reported As France Readies Surrender
Unconfirmed reports say Hitler and Mussolini demand unconditional capitulation from France with axis terms to be accepted. Berlin and Rome push demand while French leaders consider plenipotentiary talks in Madrid under Franco. Bombing raids on Britain continue as German advances near Brest Nancy and Cherbourg expand. Roosevelt speaks of possible universal service and U S navy expansion moves ahead.
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Frankfort
Essen
Castrop
Sterkrade
Hanover
France
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Berlin
Hitler
Bordeaux
Madrid
Francisco Franco
Spain
Germany
Albert LeBrun
Rome
Munich
England
Britain
Churchill
Cherbourg
Brest
Nancy
Lorraine
Metz
Lyon
Pius XII
Virginio Gayda
Mussolini
Italy
Teeming Thames
Yorkshire
Henri Philippe Petain
Maxime Weygand
United States
Roosevelt
House Naval Committee
Canada
W. L. MacKenzie King
Far East
Europe
Netherlands East Indies
Asahi
Japan
Louisiana South West Junior College Seeks Separate Aid
Baton Rouge June 19 The house appropriations committee reviews a request for a distinct and higher two year appropriation for the southwest junior college branch of Louisiana State University at Lake Charles.
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Baton Rouge
House Appropriations Committee
Southwest Junior College
Louisiana State University At
Lake Charles
Maginot Forts Abandoned Near Basel as Garrisons Retreat
Great Maginot line forts on the Rhine north of Basel were abandoned by French garrisons this morning after firing last shells at German positions in Baden. German troops paddled across the Rhine near the three countries corner, failed to land, and were cheered by fellow soldiers on the riverbank.
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Basel
Switzerland
Rhine
St. Louis
Hunique
England
Baltic States Status Quo Amid Soviet Proposals
War bulletins report establishment of pro Soviet governments in Lithuania Latvia and Estonia with mutual assistance pacts cited as being implemented.
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Baltic States
Soviet Union
Uruguay Chamber Reassembles After Nazi Plot Report
Montevideo reports a special committee found evidence of a Nazi plot to occupy Uruguay and establish a German colony. The chamber of deputies will reconvene June 24 to decide next steps after the overnight study. The report cites German motorcycle units of over 150 men. LE LOCLE soldiers cross into neutral Switzerland after a march from Dijon region aviation staff.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Chamber of Deputies
Egyptian Minister Sid Ahmed Pasha Leaves Italy for Switzerland
Rome reports Mourad Sid Ahmed Pasha, Egypt’s minister to Rome, departed Italy two days ago for Switzerland after informing Italian officials that Cairo had cut diplomatic ties. A legation spokesman confirmed the unannounced move.
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Rome
Mourad Sid Ahmed Pasha
Italy
Switzerland
Legation
Embassy Plan for Egyptian Affairs Upset
An American embassy official tasked with overhauling Egyptian affairs was slated to depart today or tomorrow with legation staff. They were to be exchanged in Greece or Turkey for Italian diplomats returning from Cairo.
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Legation
Greece
Turkey
Cairo
Belgian royal children cross into Spain en route to Portugal
The three children of King Leopold III Josephine Charlotte aged 12 Baudoin aged 9 and Albert aged 6 crossed the Spanish border from France while fleeing German forces. Rumors say they may fly to the United States from Lisbon aboard a clipper plane if a safe route is found.
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Madrid
Leopold III
France
Portugal
King Leopold
Josephine Charlotte
Prince Baudoin
Prince Albert
Belgium
United States
Lisbon
End of Racing in London Delayed Status Maintained
London June 19 The cessation of horse racing in England was announced today with the directive set to remain until further notice. No resumption date was given and authorities emphasized the temporary nature of the ban.
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END Racing
London
England
Makis Sunk by Mine Off Sicily Tunis Coast
The Greek freighter Makis of 6000 tons en route from England carrying coal has been sunk by a mine between Sicily and Tunis. Crew rescued and brought to Italy. Lloyds lists Makis as 340 feet long and 3546 gross tons. The other item notes the US Navy clearing the sale of 20 high speed submarine chasers and torpedo boats to Britain, prompting calls for Senate Naval Affairs Committee scrutiny led by Senator Byrd.
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Athens
Makis
England
Sicily
Tunis
North Africa
Italy
Lloyd's Register
Washington
Navy
Electric Boat Company
Groton
Conn
United States
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Byrd
Virginia
Captain killed in Dunkerque withdrawal
Captain Lionel Lambart aged 66, brother and heir to Field Marshal Frederick Lambart 10th Earl of Cav an, was killed when the fleet air arm tender Grieve was lost during the Dunkerque withdrawal, the admiralty disclosed.
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London
Lionel Lambart
Frederic R. Lambart
10Th Earl of Cavan
Fleet Air-Arm
Grieve
Admiralty
Von Spiegel Confers With Nazi Embassy in Washington
German consul general at New Orleans Baron Edgar von Spiegel met with German embassy officials in Washington amid a state department probe into remarks praising Allied aid from the United States. Embassy officials would not confirm if he was summoned. The State Department asked Louisiana Governor Jones for more information.
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Washington
Baron Edgar von Spiegel
New Orleans
State Department
Germany
United States
Sam H. Jones
Louisiana
Jones
Composer Fined in British Colony Hong Kong
Rudolf Frimi Prague born American composer of scores for musical comedies and revues was fined 24 Hong Kong dollars for entering Hong Kong without a permit. Police said he disregarded orders not to land.
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Hongkong
Rudolf Frimi
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Sherwin-Williams
Catelpart
Southern Hardware Co
Walnut St
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South Monroe
Monroe Building & Loan Assn
St. John
Walnut Street
Hawthorn
Maiden
Royal Crown Cola
Nehi Bottling CO
West Monroyan
Ripley
Royal Crown
Nehi Corp
Pie Weer Hs
American Association
Belfort
Montgomery
Robert Montgomery
Western Hemisphere
Netherlands
Envoy
Grand East
DeSiaft
Cataipa
von Spiegel
Penn Station
Clinton
Shield Label
Rewis
Facsvar’ Brewing
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All Monroe Trade Area
Memphis
Little Rock
T. Louis
Chicaco
Chicago
Consignee’s
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Missouri Pacific
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