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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1942

Page

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R. A. F. Raids Stir German Morale, Signs Hidden

Lisbon reports air raids strike terror into German defenders, lowering morale and hindering production. After attacks, authorities remove visible damage, with crews sealing off damaged areas. Carpenters and machinists assess sites as inspectors gauge extent by morning following strikes.

Lisbon Perhepe Germany Reid Gebria Giana Noreria Oman Carpenters Mesons Planora Dams

Westbrook Pegler on Labor Act and unions clash

The piece discusses the Wisconsin Labor Act, known as the Employment Peace Act, denouncing union leadership figures and a criminal racket tied to Browne and Bieff. It references Joseph Padway and the A F of L, critiques limits on union power, and mentions the Carpenters dispute and the act’s aim to curb violence and protect workers and the public.

Joseph Padway A. F of L Browne, Bieff Enere Origleven

Missour Pacific Renter Club to Hold Flag Raising Tonight

The Ouachita clubhouse will host a flag raising ceremony this evening with Missour Pacific renters, led by Bienchard, featuring an address by a local dignitary and a bugle call. Ralph Irving and Siniwnena sergeant will attend. crowd expected on the lawn. dancing and refreshments planned afterward. booster club invites all to attend with families.

Pacific Renter Club Bienchard Berwter Ouachita Treo Chock Fetasta Wice

Old Age Pension Bill Introduced In Louisiana

Legislation in Louisiana proposes monthly pensions of 80 dollars for residents over 60 who have lived in the state for five of the past nine years. The measure was introduced by a group of lawmakers including Noble of Mid City, McCain of Avoyelles, and Teel McCain of Dayton, seeking approved funding for the program.

ON Rouge Renidetta Ata

New Method for Synthetic Rubber Boosts Output

New York May 2. The FandarA O11 company in New Jersey announced a breakthrough to produce synthetic rubber from petroleum and recover genotype material and gate values. Secretary of Commerce Jane emphasized boosting domestic capacity to 1/0000 ton per year from the scheduled 66400. President W B Ferivch described the technique as doubling or tripling plant capacity for rubber materials.

New York Fandara O11 New Jersey Wee Jeane Jane Cranmerce America W B. Ferivch Bandardenid Sceriiate Sterdered Oil Development Company Robert P. Buse

Roosevelt Says War Likely To Last Long

Washington May 22. President Roosevelt warned the war may be long and cautioned against over optimism. He urged restraint in sensational reporting, defended censorship only to protect military operations, and called for reliance on official army and navy statements without overemphasis. He acknowledged a ship sinking situation as "pretty serious."

Washington Romevell Fie Roosevelt

May Seize Autos To Haul Workers In War Effort

Washington May 22 Government may requisition automobiles to move workers from war plants if other facilities fail, says Rubber Coordinator Arthur B Newhall. He notes no need for tire requisition this year or 1943 and that tires would not be ground up for reclaimed rubber. Newhall and three wartime officials call the rubber situation grim and warn civilian tire sacrifice could be required, but preserving private cars remains preferable for transportation and war effort. The Brookings Institution predicts nationwide gasoline rationing may accompany tire and car controls, while a study weighs extending controls east and northward and keeping buses running after June 1.

Washington Arthur B. Newhall Arens Newhall Hoowever Sumeilianewuely War Production Board Donald M. Nelson Defence Brookings Institutory Forkay Wurvey Fepwt Charles le Dearing Ihe Eaat Nerthweer Enmeritin Brookings Beavis

Tokyo claims Japs lynched in New York amid war shock

Asahi report from Rome cites a sensational Tokyo account describing anti Japanese hostility in the United States after the December 7 attack. The piece notes humiliating treatment and lynching rumors tied to wartime sentiment, based on a European diplomatic exchange.

New York Tokyo United United States Aaehi Correwpemnvien Rome Asahi Alian Diplos Recetigte Aril Prince Armanio Collonna Taleo Arntomanachor Washington Kore Axis Uni Cewulte

Girl's Chance to Join Navy Ends in Denver

Fragmented text shows a Denver May report on a girl named Frances who graduated last night and sought Navy enlistment. It notes prior talk of women being barred from service, and her statement of appreciation for being allowed to pursue enlistment with awaiting further orders.

Denver Navy Troyenr Vrancen Verne Silverio Aguilar Cole Frances

Butcher Knife Linked To Beauty Death In Preliminary Hearing

Kansas City May 2 A butcher knife found thrust beneath a bedroom window connects beauty queen Priarne Hie to her alleged slaying. George W Welsh Jr awaits trial as testimony ties cloth fibers on the knife to the victim and traces the weapon to Welsh weeks before the murder. Witnesses include police technician Halph Turner and others recount negotiations and overheard conversations suggesting an attempted disclosure.

Kansas City Benesthe Laila Adele Welsh Halph Turner Hin University of Kaunas George W. Welsh, Jr Hin Winter Turner Wes

Germans Fail To Measure Up To Civilized Peaceful Progress

Washington May 28 German civilization is behind others, says Reymond H Geist former diplomat. He told the National Conference of Christians and Jews that Germans deserted the world’s path generations ago and now warlike rulers like Hitler shock the world. Geist warned Germans lack confidence in peaceful modern cooperation and have been arrogant, undermining progress in science, industry, and culture.

Washington Germany Hitler Reymond Geist Depertent Berlin State Departments

Mexico near war with Germany as protests rejected

Mexico faces possible declaration of war after Berlin rejected Mexico’s protest over the sinking of the tanker Potrero del Llano. President Avila Camacho prepared a manifesto to ask Congress for war while signaling military orders and potential command changes.

Mexico City Mexico Berlin Florida Manuel Avila Carache Congress Lazars Cardenas Weet Comet Etaff Smne Signa Organizatena Menion Foreign Office Germany Avila Camacho Japan Italy Pearl Harbor Avila Camachy

Roosevelt Opposes Private Pay Hikes

President Roosevelt stated the government will prevent private party pay increases while aiming to keep wage policy aligned with the broader goal of wage stabilization. He cited a California aircraft firm willing to raise wages and warned such moves could undermine his program to curb living costs.

Washington Roosevelt Newertantel Planite

USO Quota Shortfall Hit Monroe Campaign Effort

Monroe faces a shortfall in the USO national drive for funds as the city reportedly misses its quota by around $2,000. Tulsa, Ouachita parish leaders urge residents to mail donations or drop them at Hotel Frances to support establishment of a Monroe USO club and planned troop visits.

Monroe URC Quachita Parah Wee Kellogg Ouachita Parish UBO USO An Jos USO Wir Pert Cure

Rockefeller and Morgenthau Join as Buck Privates

New York May 22 David Rockefeller youngest son of Joan D Rockefeller Jr and Henry Morgenthau III son of the secretary of the treasury has been inducted as a buck private in the army yesterday Rockefeller 22 has been assigned to an infantry unit Morgenthau 25 has been sent to Governor’s inland for service in the Army.

New York David Rockefeller Joan D Rockefeller, Jr Henry Morgenthen Red Secretary of the Treasury Buck Rockefeller Morgenthwn

Doolittle Led Tokyo Raids Revealed by Daily Tires

The Chicano Daily Tires prints a half Japanese translation on page one claiming Brigadier General James H. Doolittle led last month's sensational air raids on Tokyo and other Japanese cites. The characters read right to left and top to bottom asserting Doolittle did a lot not Bo Berry.

Chicano Daily James H. Doolittle Tokyo Doolittle Bo Berry

Foreign Agents Reported On Maine Coast

Augusta Maine May G F Farnum state director of Civilian defense said foreign agents have recently landed on the Maine coast and entered from the Canadian border or other parts of the United States He warned volunteers and officials to watch for enemy fifth column activity and possible parachute or clandestine landings in Maine urging constant vigilance without specifics on locations or numbers.

Augusta Francia Wo Partum Maine Canadian United States Farnn Aed Volunteers Defense Corps Boston New England Bemellonen Farnum Hiteenderun Amenia

Convicted Slayer Killed In Court At Harlan Ky

Harlan Kentucky May 22 45 Manzo Shepherd twenty four was shot fatally during the dramatic climax of a murder trial in which he was found guilty of slaying a taxi driver on May He died at a nearby hospital while a breast jury fixed his punishment at death in the electric chair for the killing of Joe Christian Heaton a 25 year old miner and nephew of Christian surrendered to officers after Shepherd was shot in the courtroom No charge was placed against him immediately The shooting occurred moments after attorneys argued to the jury Judge James Forester instructed the jury that the wounded man was alive when carried from the courtroom and the cane was taken under consideration A mistrial was ordered in the same case Tuesday when the jury was unable to reach a verdict Sherman Chume 23 of Howard Hensley of Yarcey Ky charged jointly with Shepherd had separate trials set for October term Christian's throat was found near the Kentucky Virginia state line three were arrested and returned

Harlan. Ky Manzo Shepherd Clint Ballewid Petesnot Wee Shepherd James & Forester

Torpedoed in Gulf Vessel Sinks Quickly

New Orleans May 2214 a medium sized American cargo ship was sunk in the Gulf of Mexico Ninety seconds after two torpedoes hit amidships at least 71 crew and gun crews died There were 19 survivors who rode lifeboats for hours before rescue Five were hospitalized in Galveston Texas Captain A Henry Rowe directed survivors for four hours before attempting to reach shore Several crew members are listed as missing and presumed dead including Victor Wallin Gordon Clarke and Bernard Bo Joiner The submarine involved was not sighted by the crew

New Orleans Gulf of Mexico Navy Galveston Tex Marry A Henry Rowe Makea Hils Texas Victor BK. Wallin Savannah Gordon Clarke Unadilla Ho Eangineer Prity Wilherding Port Arthur Boginer Carl Clevenger Agsistant Bernard Bo Joiner Mobile Ala Merrit J. Salons Finland Melcher Chacon Abel Oxerig John F. White Alameda Theodore R. Palmer Leonard ©. White Sinking Springs Antonin Bedia Robert

Soldier Admits He Killed Agent in Greenville

May 72 mine chief deputy Sheriff John Sie ng seid todey Private Jamon Serick land near Leland Mississippi admitted badly that he shot and fatally wounded J Fenech Detars a peckethoat sgerit on the Greenilie Leland highway near Greenville late Tuesday. Strickland said he obtained a ride with Dicharry near Vicksburg and began to leave the car. He dropped his pistol in the front of the car and Dicharry kicked him, he stated. Strickland, absent without leave from Camp Bowie near Brownwood Texas, was arrested early this morning at his home after questioning. Dicharry died in hospital early Wednesday after naming who he had picked up near the Vicksburg river bridge. Funeral services for Dicharry planned in New Orleans.

Greenville Mine John W Sieng Seid Todey Jamon Serickland Leland Mise Vaiey J. Fenech Greenilie- Leland Greenville Tuemiay Strickland Dicharry Vicksburg Peer Greenville Sterling Camp Bowie Brownword Tex Dicherry Vicksburg Yar River Diebury New Orleans

Italy Claims Sub Sunk Battleship Off Brazilian Waters

The report claims an Italian submarine sank a Maryland class battleship off Fernando de Noronha, though Brazilian and U S officials say no engagement occurred. US destroyers reportedly did not react to the attack as stated. The clash comes amid broader German efforts to seize the initiative on the Eastern Front.

Roger C. Greene Rustie Kherkey Red Wrinies United States Parterigo Fernando Rio de Janeiro Maryland Colorata West Virginia Neta Axis Cleima High Corromand Hitler Red Star London

Japanese Ships Sunk as War Effort Expands in Pacific

Reports say Japanese submarines sank a 7,190 ton cruiser and two merchants totaling 15,000 tons in the southwest Pacific as UN air units destroyed 16 Japanese planes at bases in New Caledonia and New Britain. General MacArthur notes the Kake gun site. China fighting narrows near Chekiang city Konhowe as forces mass on rail lines toward central China. Washington weighs rapid aid to Kai-shek as fears grow of a Japanese push toward Alaska.

Bette Southwest Pacific United Nations New Channes Tixter MacArthur Buclt On Rce Amercan Kinhwe Repatia Chekieng China Chekiang Sea Shanghai Chingsant Tokyo Chekiane-Kunun Konhowe Washington Generaliasim Kai- Shek Chine Alaska Elea

John Barrymore Shows Signs Of Improvement

Hollywood actor John Barrymore, hospitalized in Hollywood Presbyterian after pneumonia and kidney and liver infection, showed improvement today. Doctor Hugo M Kersten said Barrymore still has a chance to pull through as fluid was removed and he recovers from the illness that interrupted his radio program rehearsals.

Hollywood John Herryewre Rele Kerevnore Lionel

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