07 Nov 1943
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1943
Page
1
Kirke L. Simpson reports major Allied advances linking Asia and the Pacific war to the new B-29 bomber era. Washington reveals B-29s near combat, while near Rome Anglo American forces crack the Nazi line and push toward the capital as Massico and Vasto front collapses.
Millions over 30 years have found relief from itching and smarting with a cooling soothing and astringent formula. One user reports relief and a full night’s sleep. 35¢ a box or 60c with applicator. money back if not delighted.
In an old advertisement Lavoptik promises prompt relief for inflamed eyes including itching burning and irritation. It claims 25 years of success and offers Eve-cup included. Sold at all druggists with money back offer.
An attempted knife attack on Trooper Holt by Short, a black prisoner, led to a gunfight after a car stop near the Homochitto river. Officers, who had searched three prisoners, failed to find a concealed knife in a tobacco can. Short wrestled for Deputy Bettis’s pistol, tumbled from the vehicle, and was shot dead.
A compact list of animal names including Norwegian Fox Red Fox Hudson Seale and Coney Mink appears as an OCR fragment. The readable items indicate a catalog of fur bearing species or keyword tags from a historical page.
A Louisiana meeting presided by Governor Sam Jones heard discussions on tariff effects in the South with speakers including W. C. Lassiter A. P. Harvey and Frank Bane. The event also covered Morgan campaign aides and a slate of Morgan ticket candidates for state offices.
Allied forces report heavy air and naval action around Ra Baul and Kavieng with multiple ships damaged or sunk. Catalina and Liberator aircraft scored hits on tankers and cargo ships north of Mas salt island as formations pounded enemy bases on Bau. Naval air units intercepted 78 enemy fighters while several Allied planes were lost or damaged.
Mrs. Jones received notices from the adjutant general about her son Lieutenant W T Jones Air Corps being missing in action then prisoner of war in Germany. The Air Medal was awarded for meritorious achievement. the citation notes his flight service and training in England. Family details list his father J L Jones, sisters, and a brother at Camp Beauregard as part of the wartime update.
Dispatch reports United States forces under General Clark push toward Cassino and beyond, advancing through valleys toward the Liri and Sacco rivers while German resistance tightens. Allied air power targets air fields and supply lines as strategic moves widen in the Italian campaign. In Washington, the Defense Plant Corporation approves a $1,250,000 increase in Standard Oil of Louisiana facilities, boosting total commitments to $40,000,000.
Former governor alleges Governor Jones backs Jimmie Davis in the race claiming six of Jones's henchmen appear on Davis's ticket. Morgan and Grace send regret telegrams while advocate policies for the coming campaign. A speaker named Jimmy Burns of St Tammany parish appears.
Frank Sinatra predicts American women will not miss him much if he goes to war. He expects possible draft in mid December from New Jersey board. The 26 year old singer lives in Hasbrouck Heights with his wife and daughter Nancy and hopes for a baby boy around Christmas.
W. B. Mask III, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Mask Jr., Ouachita Parish High School graduate, entered Northeast Junior College on June 13 to pursue a pre medical course. He also dedicates time to piano study and is considered talented. His teacher Mrs Florence Zeagler Allbritton arranged for him to broadcast, as he has done with proficiency several times recently.
Moscow banners mark a major wartime victory as Stalin lauds General Vatutin for the Stalingrad turn and reports Kiev’s capture on the Dnieper’s right bank. Soviet forces press toward the Dniester, threatening a broader advance against German positions across western Ukraine.
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