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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1940
Page
2
The Monroe News Star prints as an independent newspaper. It carries Associated Press content with republication rights reserved. The paper states impartial news coverage and a stance against party politics. Local and national dispatches are credited to sources as provided.
Six months after Italy joined the war and Paris fell the axis alliance faces strain. Mussolini fights to defend lines from Suez to Gibraltar while Greece resists Italian advances. Experts doubt Hitler can yet aid Mussolini with force to save Italy amid British blockades and Balkan reversals.
Secretary Hull and Secretary Morgenthau testified before congressional committees about a 160 million dollar loan to Chiang Kai-Shek’s government. Half funds war purchases via Export-Import Bank, half stabilizes yuan. The move signals strong U S support to China against Japan and shows cabinet seeking to avoid conflict with Congress.
Amid widespread praise for Greek artistry and a century of Greek struggle, Americans of Greek heritage express pride in a surprising modern victory. The piece notes historic sympathy for Greece against Turkey and commemorates enduring cultural ties and resilience.
A wartime appeal urges women to boost national defense by feeding men properly. The message argues fresh meals and nutritious cooking strengthen morale and readiness as "Uncle Sam wants strong male creatures" and warns against leftovers and poor soup.
The piece notes Hitler’s aim to secure fair treatment for small nations. It contrasts leaders debating Haves and Have-Nots, with some fearing a clash between Have-Nots and Have-More-Nots. It mentions Ewen Ino as a big Washington figure.
Poetic lines honor a refugee child and the manger birth with a cradle song imagery. The passage notes dramatic critics remain harsh and actors request morning reviews less often, while The Associated Newspapers releases comment.
Angelo Patri argues Christmas should emphasize magic and goodness over material gifts. He urges buying useful items only if necessary and focusing on warmth, poetry, and family joy. He recommends feeding children properly and sending for his booklet Eating with ten cents to Angelo Patri in New York.
General Franco asks the United States for a credit of 100 million dollars to buy foodstuffs for the Spanish people while pledging to keep the nation neutral. The proposal comes amid wartime strain and discussions of aid across the sea.
Washington Daybook reports on a new defense planning brain trust led by Dr Charles Kettering with 63 others. The group collects ideas from the public secret until reviewed by army and navy advisors and possibly implemented.
The U S glass artist Dashia witehad died for France while serving in the 12th Foreign Legion regiment as a second lieutenant. The American embassy relayed a Dec 3 message from Captain Duval confirming the casualty and listing the fallen man on the regiment list. The elder Dashia, famed for the Indian statue Appeal to the Great Saint and stained glass works in churches, is notified.
The article compiles a patchwork of oddities including a storm-related scene in Omaha with pigeons occupying a car garage and a heated office, a misfired engine incident during raids, and a note about Oregon township schools benefiting from a state machine payout used for expenses. Also mentions a judge directing 24276 dollars from gaming machines to county treasury for school costs alongside miscellaneous trivia about ice cream and tea consumption.
A harsh exchange recalls an officer known for demanding packing tickets as a rule, reflecting a tough enforcement stance and gruff policing attitude.
In Hollywood gossip columns, Lois Andrews and Georgia Jessel rumors surge amid denials. The page notes Cary Grant’s Washington visit and Jack Oakie’s tour plans as well as various entertainment and fashion jabs from the scene.
Eugene Reed, 74, former Manchester mayor and longtime public official, dies. Madame Blanche Marchesi, 77, renowned opera singer born in London, whose career included 1936 radio performances. Thomas A. Neale, 70, Indianapolis treasurer for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Amalgamated the ALF. Philip His, 80, New York architect and housing official for national defense during World War I.
In Memphis Tennessee a driver was fined after a windshield shard found on a deserted car was identified as belonging to the motorist. The incident involved a close call and the tag of the responsible party was determined from the fragment.
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