LSU Alumnus Decorated Again for Pacific War Valor
U S Army announces LSU alumnus General J. Lawton Collins, a 15th ranking general, received the Silver Star and other honors for leading the 25th Infantry against Japanese forces on Guadalcanal and surrounding actions from August to September. The decorations were presented by Lieutenant General Millard F. Harmon. Collins, formerly chief of staff of the Hawaiian Command, faced significant logistical and communication obstacles as he pushed operations forward.
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Rouge
Ial J. Lawton Collins
Newas
South Pacific
Ral Collins
25Th Infantry
Georgia Island
Millard Fen
United Statesorces
Cole
Guadala
Foot Itch Relief Ad From Little Rock Company
An aged OCR fragment advertises a foot itch remedy named CEASE offered by Trend Ency Co of Little Rock Arkansas. It promises relief from toe itch and athlete's foot with a money back guarantee if the bottle falls short.
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Trendency Co
Little Rock
Ark
Notable Allied Officer Drives Enemy From Island
In rugged jungle terrain he linked with northern allied forces and, with the combined force, drove the remaining enemy from the island and organized the defense of the north coast.
Soviet offensives threaten Crimea as Ukraine fronts surge
Reports detail Red Army massing near the Dnieper fatlands and near Melitopol with expected Cavadas risks. Moscow columns push toward the western Kerch Strait while probing German defenses and threatening a double-pronged Crimea operation. The 37th Army faces stiff German opposition in Crimea.
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Stalingrad
Dnieper
Zaporozhe
Crimea
London
Russia
Great
Pinsk Marshes
Ukraine
White Russia
Germany
Sixth Army
Italy
Melitopol
Red Army
Dnieper Fatlands
Sea of Azov
Melitopo
Taman
Caucasus
Kerch Strait
Cranera
Arme
Nerth
Monroe Mourns Loss of Streets and Parks Chief J W Myers
The City of Monroe reports the death of J W Myers longtime superintendent of streets and parks. His passing saddens many in Monroe and surrounding areas who valued his dedication and daily service to the community. The city announces the appointment of J P Semmins to succeed him and asks for public cooperation to support the new official in continuing the department’s record of service.
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Monroe
J. W. Myers
Mr. Myers
Soviet Declares Gains as Nazis Press on Kiev and Gomel
Soviet reports say Red Army forces close in on Kiev and Gomel with assaults along the Dnieper front and Zaporozhe stronghold. They claim heavy German losses, including 61 tanks and 105 guns, while Stalin salutes the Zaporizhzhia victory in a special order.
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Basik
Dnieper
Gomel
White Russia
Red Army
Sozh River
Kiev
Zaporozhe
Melitonol
Gome
Zapoozhe
Joseph Stalin
Moscow
Lend-Lease Debate Rekindled by Senate Inquiry
Senate probes lend-lease amid claims the program is a unmandated donation. Five senators Russell Mead Lodge McCarthy examined wartime shipments and postwar uses while questioning administration funding and postwar rights to foreign air routes. The discussion centers on true cost, distribution abroad, and domestic impact on markets.
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Russell
Georgia
Mead
Democrat
New York
Lodge
Maxi Ts
Truman investigeOne
Butler
Army
Navy
Srin
Allied Planes Engage Varying Targets Across the Pacific
Allied air units report a series of patrols and attacks near New Treland Banda Sea and Koepang Dutch Timor. Catalinas target merchant ships off Timor while Japanese planes strike Finschhafen Morche New Guinea in sporadic raids.
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New Treland
Tramapsw
Banda Sea
Koepang
Hari A
Deaths Mrs B D Hennington and Sam Cicero
Funeral services for Mrs Benjamin David Hennington 33 of New Orleans who died in a local clinic will be held at Peters Funeral chapel with Rev L T Hastings officiating. Burial at River view. Also funeral rites for Sam Cicero 69 well known Monroe grocer at St Matthew's Catholic church with Monsignor Vandergaer officiating. Burial in Catholic cemetery. Survived by multiple spouses, children, and siblings listed. pallbearers named for both services.
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B. D. Hennington
Benjamin David Hennington
New Orleans
Peters
L. T. Hastings
First Baptist Church of
Monroe
Riverview
R. E. Newman
Indianapolis
Ind
Wright Collier
Campti
Hugh Dowden
Sheldon Dowden
E. G. Dowden
Odessa
Tex
M. Troy
J. W. Webster
John E. Duffy
Wood Lanier
Ward Sykes
A. K. Crow
Sam Cicero
Lee Avenue
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
N. F. Vandegaer
Dixie
T. P. Ticheli
Tony Shambro
Sam Rizzo
Vic Binagio
Joe Messina
Joe Varina
Frank Tamburo
Delhi
Frances Cicero
Sicily
Mary
Jim Cicero
Twin Cities
R. C. White
B. R. Downing
Cochairman
Ouachita Parish
West Monroe
Ike Hamilton
Edel Blanks
C. M. Strauss
R. D. Kellogg
General Gifts
A. R. Wisenbaker
House
Joe Trammell
Rev. C. Karles Smith
Community Chest
United War Fund
Quachita Parish
F. C. McConnell
Special Gifts
Tom Hicks
W. R. Younger
Paul Reising
A. L. DeLoach
C. Be, Faulk
G. W. Welch
Boy Scouts of America
Colored Community Welfare
Crippled Children's Association
Monroe Maternity Clinic
Red Shield Boys Club
Salvation Army
Social Service Exchange
Young Women
Preliminary hearing denied in town theft case set for November
A roundup of trial dates and pleas from Milam and nearby parishes lists defendants facing automobile theft, carnal knowledge, embezzlement, and multiple theft charges with trials scheduled for November 2 through November 4. Several defendants pleaded not guilty and sentences or deferrals were granted or set, along with notices of other cases and local fundraising leadership for the Community Chest and United War Fund.
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Little Momma
Nashel Harris
Harris
Theodore Hays
Wale McBride
J. P. McClain
McClain
Jim Trull
Joe Hopgood
Emmet Jackson
Clarence Glass
Will Thomas Harmon
Sydney Miles
Robert Wyatt
Jesse Clyde Jones
Garrett
John Browser
Smith
Eugene EK. Garr
Jimmy Buckley
John Tisdale
James Nappier
John Browder
Tor Barns
Cecil Findley
Findley
W.F. O'Neal
W.P. Gillette
Super-Bomber Production Delays Hint At April Figures
The article notes production delays for new bombers pushing into combat, with figures from last April showing creasing eight times. Delays are attributed to scaling up production, crew training, and resolving early model defects.
Prisoner Firefight Halts Japanese Soldier in Foxhole
A first pages account describes a lone American capturing a Japanese rifleman at a foxhole. The prisoner was forced to surrender but refused, stating he would not surrender to Nipponese. The American forces, with rifles aimed, ultimately shot the Japanese when he reached for gear.
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Ahley
Jan Spole Firghsh
Abien
Drive for War Aid Fund Reaches Large Total
The drive, including support for War Prisoners Aid China Relief and Greek War Relief, raises substantial funds with portions to be retained locally as part of the effort.
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China
List of U S Army POWs Held by Japan
The War Department released the names of 552 U S personnel held as prisoners of war in Japan. The roster includes Raymond C. Baker of Shreveport, Durward C. Carroll of Dess La, Russell G. Corley of New Orleans, Gerald A. Greenman of New Orleans, Roy Leath of Shreveport, Lannie McLin of Hammond, William L. Phillips of New Orleans, John Portie of Lake Arthur, Gaston J. Rabalais of Mansura, William R. Tanner of Shreveport, and Edwin Tucker of New Orleans, with listed next of kin.
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Washington
War Department
United States Army
Japan
Raymond C. Baker
R. C. Baker, Jr
Maple Street
Shreveport
Durward C. Carroll
Alice Carroll
Dess
Russell G. Corley
Janet Corley
East 67Th Street
Gerald A. Greenman
Margaret Greenman
Camp Street
New Orleans
Roy Leath
Ola Leath Butler
Dudley Drive
Lannie McLin
Mary Elizabeth McLin
South Holly Street
Hammond
William L. Phillips
Anita Ackerman
Chippens Street
John Portie
Publishers Say War Labor Board Lacks Power over Guild Clauses
Washington report on a WLB hearing where publishers contest union security clauses in American Newspaper Guild contracts. Elisha Hanson argues freedom of the press overrides such orders, while Morris Ernst of the guild is invited to speak as the hearing focuses on the board’s authority.
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Washington
War Labor Board
Elisha Hanson
Harrisburg
Patriot
WLB
Hanson
Morris Ernst
Guild
New Orleans Tearing Up Rail for Armament Use
Mayor Maestri announces removal of 1850 long tons of street car rails for Allied armaments. Rails sent to mills in Ohio and Alabama for 373727 payment. City work to repair streets within five days. rails were torn since January from 14 streets over ten months.
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New Orleans
Robert S. Maestri
Maestri
Ohio
Alabama
False Teeth That Loosen Need Not Embarrass
Many wearers have suffered embarrassment when plates drop or slip at bad moments. A powder product called FASTESTH claims to hold teeth more firmly, make them feel comfortable, and reduce odor. Available at drug stores.
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Stearns
J.P. Simmeans
Myers
Cherokee Terrace
Christene Chatman
Frances Monroe
Neil Harvey
Sears Credit Department
Continger
Toa Avion
Mre
C. BE
Suanes
Gordon
Gil
St. Francis Sans
Jasnim
Carl Young
St. Francis Hotel
Hallmark
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Milam
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Treman
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Ork
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Falsal Brewing Corporation
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