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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1945
Page
1
Westbrook Pegler argues readers lack understanding of labor disputes and union influence. He claims unions misrepresent labor interests, criticizes compulsory union dues during war, and argues labor includes both public and private workers with complex ties to government policy.
The House Ways and Means Committee, in a 14 to 10 vote, shelved all legislation to liberalize unemployment benefits amid concerns over joblessness from strikes. The panel postponed further action on S1274 and related bills to await clearer data on postwar unemployment. President Truman had urged quick passage of full employment measures at a White House meeting with Congress.
Louisiana members of Congress push to retire Claire L. Chennault from active service with full rank and pay as major general. Legislation may go to the Senate military affairs committee October 2 with possible War Department opinion. Chennault holds permanent army rank of captain despite leading U.S. air forces in China.
The 196th division that fought in the Ardennes sails from Le Havre for the United States. About 7,190 troops ship to the East Coast on nine troopships with arrivals planned at New York Newport News and Boston. Specific vessels carry hundreds to thousands of troops, including air force elements and ordnance units.
Reports from the Eastern Military District in Bavaria under Gen. George S. Patton Jr allege that Nazis were occupying government posts. Patton compared the situation to U.S. party infighting while Fritz Schaeffer tendered his resignation as Bavarian temporary president amid protests over his earlier politics.
Washington reports the War Production Board leather bureau recommends ending shoe rationing on October 1 while the Office of Price Administration and civilian requirements seek September production data before deciding. They caution rationing may extend to October 15 or November 1. WPB Chairman J A Krug will make the final call.
London reports bitter exchanges between Ernest Bevin and Vyacheslav Molotov as the Big Five discuss borders repatriation and food. Russians resist Austrian feeding proposals and balk at arms reduction in Romania Bulgaria and Finland while Molotov proposes a joint Allied Far East policy. Byrnes urges focus on Europe only.
Louisiana state figures show total severance taxes of 16.6 million for the last fiscal year with oil accounting for 13.344 million. Other levies include sulphur, timber, gravel, salt, sand, shell, stone and reforestation, with Plaquemines parish leading in various categories and parish totals listed citywide.
Paris radio reported the Paris-Bordeaux express collided with another train early this morning. Six passengers were killed and twelve injured. The accident location was not specified in the broadcast.
President Truman will travel to Liberty Massachusetts on November 15 to accept a doctor of law degree. White House press secretary Charles G Ross said preparations are incomplete and a possible Oklahoma City visit on November 8 may coincide with an aviation clinic event in Ft Okla.
Washington dispatch notes the 14 day around the world flight begins Friday with civilian travel limited to those certified as traveling in the national interest. Capt. George Mason clarifies no first flight covers will be carried, only military or diplomatic mail. A St. Louis man mailed a certified check for the fare, prompting continued coverage.
Pearl Harbor Sept 25 A carrier task force sails for U S Atlantic coast ports carrying 20 000 war veterans eligible for discharge More than 10 000 are passengers and about an equal number are crew members Navy day ceremonies Oct 27 will mark their deployment Then some units may join the Atlantic fleet or go to reserve The force under Vice Admiral Frederick Sherman will disembark eligible personnel at separation centers before Navy day stations in cities from New York to Wilmington Del
The New York Times quotes Emperor Hirohito in Tokyo saying he did not intend to use his war rescript for Japan’s Pearl Harbor strike. He opposed war as policy and favored constitutional means, hoping for a British style constitutional monarchy. The interview, authorized by Hirohito and General MacArthur, describes his reception and room details.
A major strike by elevator operators and building service workers halts work in 2015 high rises across Manhattan affecting about 1.5 million people. The walkout risks spreading to apartments with Health Commissioner La Guardia warning of a health emergency if extended.
Unusual early interest marks the 1945 46 Community Chest and War Fund Campaign with October start and October 27 finish, Ouachita Parish chair Wilson Ewing announced. The drive supports local groups including the YWCA which relies heavily on chest funding to operate its community services. President Truman stressed the need to sustain victory and aid Europe’s distressed populations, highlighting USO efforts for service members.
Congress is urged to grant lifetime support to a Carville Louisiana leprosy colony attendant who contracted the disease. Representative Morrison Democrat Louisiana, author of the pension bill, says the attendant is the first leprosy case among U S Marine Hospital Carville workers in 20 years.
General MacArthur announced that the Allied occupation could last many years with minimal forces, as combat veterans landed at Aomori to push the occupation to Honshu. Emperor Hirohito told a New York Times correspondent he did not expect Tojo to declare war in the usual way.
Labor Secretary Schwellenbach urged a 65 cent minimum wage under the federal wage hour law as hearings opened on a plan to raise the rate to 70 cents in year two and 75 cents in year three. He argued the rise is needed to restore purchasing power and the 1938 standard. He also supported ending agricultural processing exemptions from minimum wage and overtime rules.
The Senate House committee voted to travel to Hawaii to view Pearl Harbor and investigate the sneak Japanese attack that drew the United States into war. Chairman Barkley said hearings will be held there and witness testimony may be difficult to bring to Washington.
Washington reports the navy will release any enlisted man with three or more children under 18 at his request, effective immediately. The policy liberalization affects hardship cases outside the point system, leaving officers’ cases unchanged and citing about 93,000 already released under the point system.
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