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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1942
Page
1
Thur man Arnold assistant attorney general in charge of the anti trust division cites waste in manpower due to union rules notably featherbed practices in railroad unions. He suggests consulting experts before conscripting labor while noting both noble aims and harmful excesses in union regulations.
Soviet report says in northern Stalingrad industrial area the Red Army recaptured several buildings and killed over 200 Germans in a major trench raid northwest of the city. Winter slows German movements as snow, rain, and boggy steppes set in.
Secretary of War Henry Stimson said some American airmen from the Tokyo raid may have been forced down and captured by Japan. He noted one plane interned in Russia and several forced landings in China, with a few still listed as missing. He emphasized adherence to Geneva conventions and Red Cross inspections of Japanese prisoners.
Washington officials said Thanksgiving and Christmas will not halt Army training or induction schedules. No new recruit or induction at examination sites on November 26 or Christmas Day. three holiday days exempt. Inducted men home on furlough may extend one or two days to spend holidays with family. In Africa, U S Army Air Forces pressed attacks on desert lines and bases with light bombers and fighters.
The Twin City P T A Council of Monroe and West Monroe takes house to house duties for the Twin City Community Chest. Wood H Thompson chair announces gratitude to women and praises P T A members for supporting underprivileged relief. Co chairmen named including Mrs. F J Cox and many presidents of local schools and organizations.
Mrs. Rose Shoup, about 70, wife of former Southern Pacific president Paul Shoup, was found dead in her Los Altos residence last night. Deputy Coroner Harry L. Ryder reported a razor-wrist slash, body in the bathtub, and a legible note signed "Mother" on a dresser outside the bathroom. The coroner's deputy noted Mrs. Shoup had been in declining health for several years.
Washington, Oct. 22. War Production Board Chairman Donald M. Nelson said civilian goods production would be curtailed further, scheduling essential civilian items like military weapons. He asked the civilian supply office for a list of items necessary to keep the economy sound for a strong war program and warned few more civilian items could be eliminated. He added that more than a third of the U.S. population could join the war effort if food production is included. If food is excluded, he doubted reaching England's level.
United States Flying Fortresses raided the German submarine base at Lorient France yesterday destroying nine enemy fighters. The clash began as bombers crossed the coast with FW 190s attacking. three U S bombers are reported missing. Transmitters for the German controlled Hilversum radio in Holland went off air between 1 and 3 30 p m, possibly signaling Allied aircraft in the region.
Admiral Jean Darlan travels from Algiers toward Dakar to inspect French troops and defenses as Allied moves in Liberia prompt Axis warnings. News from Bern and Switzerland notes French authorities seek calm while Pierre Laval faces pressure on workers.
The Bern report says underground editors printing in unoccupied France lead a movement against the German labor conscription. The effort aims to unify public attitude and resist compulsion, with Germany pressing Laval to meet November 1 worker quotas.
Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia says most government departments are over-manned with civilian workers and calls for a one third cut in capital area clerical help and abolition of agencies not tied to the war effort. He favors ending WPA NYA and FSA and other nonessential programs, with a plan to outline economies soon.
German Propaganda Minister Paul Goebbels addressed a rally in Gdynia noting Allied damage in the west while declaring decisive eastern victories. He pledged continued war in the east until Bolshevism is broken and accused Britain of barbaric warfare. The speech, recorded in New York, avoided Stalingrad and Caucasus resistance.
Louisiana officials urge voluntary pre-rationing ahead of formal gasoline restrictions. OPA director A B Goodman says mileage limits begin November 22 in unrationed areas, with November 9 motorist registrations for coupon books and dealer inventories to be reported as the program rolls out.
Senator Ellender of Louisiana pressed for rapid tests of cotton cord in combat fires to compare with rayon and enable a switch if cotton proves practical. He seeks results sooner than the three to six months anticipated, while not blocking the rayon production plan.
Chiang Kai-Shek told the People's Political Council in Chungking that Chinese forces are ready for a counteroffensive against Japan. He claimed Japanese power is waning after early Pacific wins and warned Tokyo seeks to loot occupied territories as it prepares for attrition warfare.
Senator H. A. Gurney of South Dakota urged quick action on the draft bill to enroll 18 and 19 year olds, warning that any delay or amendments could waste a day of training. He opposed stalled debate and pressed for swift passage to achieve final victory.
The weather bureau issued a marine forecast from Apalachicola to Brownsville. Small craft warnings began at 9:30 a.m. central war time for Port Eads and Burwood La. to Brownsville Texas with fresh to strong winds up to 25 to 30 mph this afternoon and tonight.
Rep. Michener of Michigan urged the Justice Department to suspend its antitrust suit against the Associated Press and similar actions for wartime. He argued AP is not a monopoly and warned such cases could disrupt the press during a critical period. He outlined two main government contentions and potential effects.
The War Department studies resurveying enlisted men to release those physically unequal to war needs for industry or agriculture. About 4000 former miners have been furloughed to speed ore production. The plan would weigh physical condition and technical qualifications for replacements from younger soldiers, potentially including overseas personnel later.
Copenhagen broadcast says King Christian X of Denmark remained unconscious at times after a fall from a horse. Officials report his condition as worse and monitor his health closely.
Allied and Japanese forces reported mounting losses in the Solomons as U S destroyers O'Brien and Meredith were sunk. American planes damaged an enemy cruiser and a destroyer, while raids hit Rabaul and Timor. Australian forces pushed back at Port Moresby.
Sidney Allen Moss 61 a Missouri Pacific freight agent in Monroe died in the railroad hospital in St Louis after Illness since August He was born in Carthage January 20 1881 and began work for the railroad May 1 1907 He had served in Carthage Webb City and Omaha and moved to Monroe December 1 1931 He is survived by his wife and his only daughter Mrs Bob Wright of Los Angeles California The funeral arrangements will be announced later by Peters Funeral Service and the body will reach Monroe Friday morning by Missouri Pacific train.
Beaumont B. Du Bois aged 39 and his wife Charlotte 23 were indicted by a county grand jury for the abduction of 4 year old Vivian Miller of San Francisco. The child was found unharmed in Grants Pass Oregon after being abandoned. Du Bois claimed his wife had no role. He also used the alias William H. Thompson and said he took the girl on impulse seeking a child of his own.
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