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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
5
Westbrook Pegler discusses a linguistic dispute with Corinne Johnson of Readers' Digest over the word purslane. He defends his ear spelling while noting the plant’s edible uses and regional mentions, touching on weeds in American gardens and a poten ivy reference.
Japanese forces report taking Kiska and Attu in the Aleutians and renaming them Narukami and Atsuta. U.S. leaders Roosevelt Churchill and Mackenzie King plan Pacific war council sessions as Japan widens its hold. A Japanese correspondent notes seeds and potatoes were transported, implying planned long-term occupation.
Baton Rouge Louisiana lawmakers described as unit of the legislature return after army leaves are reinstated. Lt. George B. Hunter notified by command, Rep. Delessepe Morrison to return. Governor Jones sought federal inquiry into orders canceling leaves. Senate calls for investigation. House blocks similar move.
Secretary of War Stimson announced a new policy barring army officers from taking leaves of absence to serve in state legislatures. He clarified that leaves granted before June 15 may continue, but future leaves are stopped, reversing an earlier April policy and noting no effect on congress.
Washington June 33. Family men and key war workers will be the last to be called to the colors by draft boards under new rules. Four categories govern the induction order based on dependency, with married men having children deferred, and McNutt delaying those with essential skills to keep vital wartime work.
Canadian Air Force confirms Squadron Leader Ian McNaughton, 25, son of Lt Gen A G J McNaughton commander of the Canadian army in Britain, is missing after an operational flight on June 22. His brothers, Flight Lieutenant Andrew McNaughton and Captain Edward McNaughton, also serve in uniform.
U S Marines, wounded in the Midway battle, say they fight mad not frightened as Gordon McFeely of Oakland recounts adrift over 40 hours in a damaged boat. Tail gunner McFeely and Captain Richard Blain describe survival under heavy anti aircraft fire and a bombing run that grazed a Japanese carrier.
Buenos Aires reports accelerating pressure on Argentina to abandon neutrality as Germany faces protest over the torpedoing of the Rio Tercera. President Ortiz’s resignation opens the way for Castillo’s leadership while deputies seek a potential rupture with the axis, with Chile seen as the remaining Latin American ally.
The Japanese liner Asama Maru sails from Yokohama bearing 416 North and South American citizens to exchange for Japanese internees in the western hemisphere. The roster includes 142 diplomats and 274 civilians. Additional Americans to board at Hong Kong and Saigon. Conte Verde to join at Singapore. exchange planned for Lourenco Marques, Portuguese East Africa. Safe conduct granted by belligerents. An additional exchange is planned later.
German bombers sank a 4000 ton merchant ship and damaged two others while shooting down seven Russian planes in Murmansk raid. Nearby dive bombers struck Sevastopol fortifications as ground fighting continued. Russian losses reportedly include at least 30 aircraft.
Louisiana representatives opened general appropriations as the governor seeks drastic cuts after the sales tax bill failed. Governor Jones denounces opponents as wolves while proposing alternate budgets. cuts would hit hospitals, welfare, schools, and public services, with Senate amendments expected.
In Nashville, Tennessee a morning gun battle at a downtown restaurant left two lawmen dead and the gunman killed. Deputy Fleming and Detective Mundy died. Officer Kimbro and bystander Robert Adcock were wounded. Henry Hardcastle is named as the gunman after an altercation outside the eatery.
Eyewitnesses recount the June 3 Japanese air attack on Dutch Harbor at 5 45 am. Civilians and servicemen describe anti aircraft fire from ships and ashore crews, with army and navy personnel aiding the defense. The navy said four bombers and 15 fighters participated, with other planes returning.
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill met with congressional leaders for about forty minutes to summarize the world situation, including North Africa losses and the anticipated second front in Europe. Lawmakers called the briefing very satisfactory and encouraging. Speaker Rayburn noted the Libyan campaign was covered in detail and the second front was mentioned, though not a focal point. Churchill then met with leaders from both parties in Washington before a Pacific war council meeting.
Boston report cites H. D. Fong of China's ministry of economics stating that 1000 airplanes delivering 9000 tons monthly could substitute for the Burma road. He argues air supply would offset land route disruptions as China seeks sustained wartime relief.
Senator John H. Overton is in Alexandria for a several week vacation at his home the first in a thousand days of a continuous Congress. He forecasts the war may last until spring or summer 1945 and cautions of major sacrifices before an all-out war effort is achieved.
The War department announces the formal establishment of a European theater of operations with Major General Dwight D. Eisenhower as commanding general. Headquarters will be in London, with Eisenhower coordinating Allied efforts and presiding over the new theater.
Gordon Frederick Cummins, 28, RAF cadet nicknamed The Duke, was hanged at Wandsworth for the murder of Mrs Evelyn Oatley and linked to four West End blackout slayings. The jury convicted after a 35 minute trial. Justice Asquith called the crime a sadistic sexual murder.
A mutilated body was found prompting an investigation with initial questions about the airman’s identity and possible early connections to unnamed parties. Authorities have not released further details pending identification.
Governors from 35 states closed the Asheville conference pledging cooperation with the president in the war effort and opposing congressional limits on state taxing powers. They also denounced federalizing unemployment compensation and adopted resolutions unanimously. Herbert R. OConnor to chair the executive committee succeeding Harold Stassen.
Axis forces pushed 60 miles into Egypt toward Suez despite British withdrawal along a 25 mile front from Salam to Sid Omar. Cairo reported Axis armor after a day of heavy losses for the British. Fort Capuzzo Halfaya Pass and Sidi Barrani cited as seized by Axis, while Eisenhower named Allied commanding general.
The committee proposes a taxation plan expected to raise about 5.924 billion dollars from corporations and individuals, detailing new rates and revenue targets for the fiscal year. Officials emphasize broad-base coverage and enforcement measures to ensure compliance.
The House Ways and Means Committee finished its review of the massive war funding measure and handed it to drafting clerks while keeping the option to reexamine before the House begins a likely July 13 debate. The bill totals about 8.7 billion dollars with debates over its tax offsets and substantial annual treasury needs.
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