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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1942
Page
1
U S forces raid France targeting Nazi positions as air power intensifies. In Washington the senate approves a 5 percent wartime income tax on earnings above $624 annually. Meanwhile German leaders silence over Stalingrad as propaganda shifts away from direct mention of the city and its battles.
Pegler describes a chaotic club influenced by Mrs Dissenat Professor Weeney and others with players balking at interference. He recalls extra baselines hired as assistants, a bench confusion, and a season where supporters are paid bonuses while games hinge on wins and losses.
Washington Oct 9. Senate expected to quickly approve a 6.236 trillion dollar omnibus bill financing World War II efforts chiefly for the navy. The House passed it without opposition, authorizing 14 611 naval planes and a 1 900 000 ton fleet expansion, plus 500 million for housing and other defense programs.
More than 100 United States bombers joined by Royal Air Force and allied fighters attacked northern France in a daylight operation against Lille. The raid involved many four engined fortresses and Spitfires or Hurricanes, with details pending from U S A A F headquarters.
On Capitol Hill a push for a national lottery law gains momentum as Rep. Knutson and Rep. Sabath argue it can fund the war and later bolster old age pensions. The plan envisions about 1 billion dollars yearly with 140,000 monthly winners and prizes ranging from 100,000 to 1,000 dollars per draw.
Detroit report notes Max Stephan, a death sentence convict, voted with only seven misses in two decades of citizenship since 1935. City Clerk Thomas D. Leadbetter frames the detail as a cautionary tale about voter participation amid looming November elections. Stephan faced execution November 13 for aiding escaped Nazi flyer Hans Peter Krug, who was recaptured after escaping a Canadian prison.
Rep Case reports Agriculture Committee may act on bills to lift wartime limits on under 14 and 14-16 year olds in sugar beet and cane fields. Domengeaux and Case file similar measures to aid beet and cane growers facing labor shortages, with Fulmer signaling possible support for broad work. treatment targets benefit deductions for violations.
New York reports Kansas leading a 21 day scrap drive as eight states chase the top spot. By Oct. 9 the 24 leading states had collected about 609,390 tons or 1.219 billion pounds with Kansas posting 72.1 pounds per capita, Utah 61.9, and Oregon 45.5.
Sir Robert Leslie Craigie among the 1108 Britons repatriated from Japan and China arriving in a British port aboard two steamships after Japan opened war with Britain and the United States.
Navy says on October 6 and 7 Army Liberator bombers with Airacobras and Lightnings dropped about 15 tons on Kiska for fires in the camp area damaged a cargo ship in harbor and strafed the radio station. Coast guard cutter Muskeget presumed lost in the Atlantic with all hands.
Boston report by Robert H. Knapp of the Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety cites a nationwide survey of false stories heard in bars lounges and backyards. He says anti administration anti arm y and navy anti Semitic and anti British rumors spread by loyal Americans aid Nazi propaganda and vary by region with New England showing strong anti British and anti Semitic currents.
New York Oct 9 Refugee children from unoccupied France will be given homes in America through the United States committee for the care of European children. Chairman Marshall Field said the group would try to find homes for as many youngsters as possible under existing immigration laws. He warned that many children face deportation and early death without prompt emigration.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to double social security payroll taxes on January 1 as part of expanding the system to cover more workers. He opposed a Senate finance panel amendment to freeze rates at 1 percent for employers and 1 percent for employees in 1943, and signaled a broader program for social security expansion after the tax bill. Senator Taft predicted the 5 percent victory tax would become a tool for compulsory savings amid push for quick passage, with Leader Barkley pressing for speed.
Chicago reporters say a 32 year old former post office clerk Irwin Kadens, now an Army deserter, leads a rising crime wave across Chicago and Detroit. Chief Detective Sullivan heads a manhunt involving federal agents and military police. Kadens reportedly warned victims he would shoot on sight and is sought dead or alive.
Wendell Willkie, touring the Yellow river front, narrowly escaped danger as four Japanese shells exploded near the railway his party rode. Earlier Loyang suffered a heavy air raid with thirty five planes, killing six, while Willkie traveled about 130 miles away on the front line.
Fifteen farm state senators petitioned Selective Service Director Hershey to defer for 90 days all men in dairy and livestock farming. They warn continued farm manpower drain harms food production and the war effort, urging temporary deferments to be replaced by a permanent nationwide policy. The census showed agricultural employment fell to 16.2 million from August to September. Signed by Ball, Brown, and Herring.
Three men were killed and five injured when a four motor Flying Fortress bomber crashed near the Rapid City army air base during a night training flight. The crew included Second Lieutenants Edwin W. Smith and Joe Lynn Rutan, and Sergeants James F. Hackney, James E. Lefever, Leonard E. Scott, with injuries to Rutan and Scott. A board was appointed to determine the cause.
The U S S Lucien Young destroyer is scheduled for launch October 11 at Consolidated Steel in Orange Texas. Sponsor named is Mrs Jane Young Hampton of Orleans Massachusetts. This marks the eleventh destroyer launched by the plant.
London reports Germany has shackled 1376 British prisoners and warns it will triple that number by tomorrow noon if Britain proceeds with alleged counter measures. Italy joins in by claiming a document ordering the killing of Italians in Tobruk sector, accusing Britain of planning integral suppression.
Louisiana challenges California in a scrap contest with a three church state battle looming over a gallon of molasses and 10 pounds of sulphur for Louisiana, 10 pounds of bauxite for Arkansas, and a crate of oranges for California. Shreveport boys haul home a metal trailer with four wheels. Baton Rouge and East Carroll parishes triple goals to 154 tons aiming for 300. A 62 year old printing press is donated in Bosier City. Students dig old boats from Red River banks. Audubon park statues and manhole covers are salvaged as the drive continues.
In Pravda historian Eugene Tarle warned allies against weakness in opposing Germany and urged a prompt second front. Soviet press also highlighted Stalin's fifth day of coverage on his second front letter to AP Moscow chief Cassidy. Roosevelt announced a radio address for next Monday at 10 p.m. Eastern War Time, undecided on topics.
Free French spokesmen report severe shortages across occupied and unoccupied France due to poor crops and German demands. They cite 8,000,000 quintals of wheat sought this winter versus 5,000,000 last year and a wheat crop near 50,000,000 quintals from a prewar 80,000,000. Butter and peanut oil stocks are well below normal, with condensed milk mostly going to the German army, signaling additional meat ration cuts amid fodder losses and German pressure to undercut occupied crops.
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