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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1941
Page
1
New York May 1 railroad freight experts say there will be no major bottlenecks in 1941 for civilian and defense shipments. They see possible grain and freight car shortages in 1942 and a brief October peak but expect adequate car supply this summer to meet industry needs.
In Sapulpa a flapper era scene unfolds with stories of marriage plans, a neighbor, and talk of returning soldiers. Lizzie recalls a past life, threats and bravado mix with a grandmother's death and a long life, ending with a note on age and endurance.
On May 1 in Lvest er Georgia Ford fished in a street puddle near a gasoline station. City superintendent G E Nelms objected claiming out of season fishing but a crew filled in the makeshift pond and Ford left smiling. He warned he would return with tackle next spring.
Associated Press reports Allied and Axis movements in the Mediterranean and Aegean as Britain pressures Iraq to move troops away from Habanya. British forces claim a successful bombardment in Libya and the evacuation of about 48,000 BEF soldiers from Greece amid heavy losses for Hitler's forces.
Hugh S Johnson claims President Roosevelt erred in denying his renewal as brigadier general in the reserve corps. Johnson says the White House offered misleading reasons and notes a long friendship with Roosevelt. He cites war department approval for reappointment and calls Hopkins qualified for defense production leadership.
Governor Sam Jones urged west Louisiana residents to cooperate with army officials in providing land for large scale summer maneuvers. He said the games would bring the greatest sudden influx of manpower into the state in its history.
James H. Crutcher state WPA administrator stated that Frank K. Warner charged in Monroe on Wednesday with embezzlement of state property was not an employee of the Work Projects Administration.
President Roosevelt called on Americans to join the all out effort to safeguard democracy by buying defense bonds and stamps. Public sales began across the country as he announced a $500 bond purchase for Mrs. Roosevelt and 10 defense stamps for each grandchild. He urged sacrifice to fund armament and national defense, stressing distance does not guarantee safety and urging every home to participate.
Washington May 1 Spokesmen for United Automobile Workers and General Motors named the wage scale as the main issue before the national defense mediation board. GM President C E Wilson said the union rejected a 15 million dollar yearly wage boost while urging fair costs compared with other heavy industries.
New Orleans May 1 Governor Sam H Jones declined to comment on James A Noe patronage dispute. Noe accused Jones of trying to disorganize his political organization and urged followers to accept jobs offered. Noe contended Jones sought 50 percent of patronage after the first primary.
Fourteen year old Howard Lane, officially listed as 18, serves as a machine gunner with the Hel on Wheels division at Fort Benning Georgia. He recalls persuading his parents to enlist after months of arguing and says he aims to retire by 44. He earned a near perfect 1/7 score on a machine gun test as his parents visited him at the fort.
Secretary Morgenthau announced a plan to let citizens prepay taxes by buying monthly securities instead of lump sums. The idea would let taxpayers turn in securities at tax time to cover bills, avoiding borrowing or budget shocks. Rep. Dewey proposed advance payments for estate taxes deductible from the final tax, arguing immediate money benefits and aid to small businesses facing sudden liability.
Sidney Pratt aged 34 of the state department of revenue died at a local hospital at 1 15 a m after a prolonged illness. Pratt allegedly was assaulted by Blue Steele an orchestra leader who was sentenced to two years in a federal penitentiary in Atlanta. The attack occurred at Lake Providence on April 27, 1940 during a struggle over delinquent social security and amusement taxes. Government attorneys said Pratt’s illness followed injuries from the fight. He had worked with the United States treasury department.
In London May 1, undersecretary R. A. Butler said Charles A. Lindbergh had not consistently used his influence to block action against Germany. Butler noted Lindbergh’s 1938 views on the Soviet threat held no undue significance to Britain’s government. He said records show Lindbergh’s views were available for consideration but he had not been interviewed by the Foreign Office, as far as available records indicate.
Grand jurors from San Francisco ask Washington officials to investigate Alcatraz after Henry Young's involuntary manslaughter verdict. Foreman Paul Verdier said the panel believes conditions at the federal prison are unbelievably inhuman. They telegraphed the petition to Attorney General Jackson and other officials.
Vice President Wallace warned the United States faces a choice of slavery or war as Nazi agents seek to sow conflict. He urged maximum production of arms and materials and urged patience with labor and industry before government crackdowns while noting the nation has just begun to produce.
Axis troops break outer defenses of Tobruk amid a three week siege while the Luftwaffe widens the desert campaign. British reports say a major attack on Egypt and the Suez Canal is imminent as Germany suffers heavy losses in Greece.
President Roosevelt requested a 20 million dollar appropriation to fund two thirds of an inter American highway project extending from Mexico through Central America to the Panama Canal. Secretary Hull outlined six defense and economic justifications including improved regional transport and job creation.
State Treasurer A P Tugwell announced a new bond issue of 720000 for Confederate veterans widows pension will go on sale May 15. He said a suit by James H Morrison challenging a similar issue raises no doubt both sets of bonds can be issued and the state board of liquidation authorized both issues.
Washington May 1. In response to President Roosevelt's call for all-out aid to the democracies the maritime commission plans to place 50 American tankers in British service within days. Operators of tankers over 5,000 gross tons are urged to aid. ships would operate from South American oil regions to U S and then transfer cargo to British tankers at U S north Atlantic ports.
The Modern Woodmen of America held its state convention opening at Hotel Frances with a noon banquet led by master of ceremonies Dr J T French. Dr A E Fisher of Monroe delivered the principal address. officers for the coming year will be elected in the afternoon. Mrs Paul J Newman hosted the auxiliary ladies at her Glenmar street home. Paul J Newman Sr has served as state consul for the past year.
The bulletin reports 168 accidents this year versus 162 last year and 23 personal injuries this year versus 27 last year. It notes zero deaths this year and four last year. A traffic rule requires motor vehicles to have a horn in good working order and sounded only in emergencies or to warn of danger or prevent collisions.
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