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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1941
Page
3
A compact notice outlines a publishing arrangement involving Wilson Ewing, the publisher, and the Sun combination. It lists price figures and daily Sun World details with multiple rate lines and a total. The fragment references page numbers and cost figures in a period-appropriate publication context.
A parish wide election set for July 15 seeks approval of a one mill tax for five years to fund Selman field expansion. The plan, supported by mayors, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, business leaders, and residents, would cost about 800000 with 200000 from taxpayers and 600000 from WPA. Runways would grow to 5000 and 4000 feet, widen to 150 feet, new buildings and facilities to meet first class CAA standards, boosting regional aviation for Monroe and northeast Louisiana.
A wartime message from the War Department urges every American to bear responsibility in defending freedom. It highlights the duty of soldiers and civilians alike from the shop floor to the assembly line, as the nation relies on collective effort to preserve its free institutions.
Surgeon General Parran reports one in six Americans infected with trichinae in a four year test. New York Senator Desmond leads a drive to study the issue, push state meat inspection, discourage feeding uncooked garbage to hogs, and promote thorough cooking above 137 degrees to prevent trichinosis. A preventive medicine campaign urges other states to follow New York’s lead.
Intense debate in Mollywood as readers fear the Hollywood Guild may shut its doors due to reduced income from foreign relief funds. The piece urges prioritizing aid for American-born actors before assisting overseas charities, while detailing gossip, notes, and brief interviews from the era.
A guide to resolving brother sister feuds as siblings reach adolescence. It outlines conflict patterns, parental roles, and gradual maturation leading to cooperation. The article cites Angelo Patri and promotes his booklet Your Child and Other People with a request for ten cents to obtain it.
The Antioch disciples quickly raise a relief gift for the Jerusalem saints, sending Paul and Barnabas with funds. They travel from Antioch to Seleucia and sail about 80 miles to Cyprus, where Sergius is central to the lesson. John Mark accompanies them, later linked to a gospel, though his path with Paul and Barnabas grows tense.
A 1941 King Features cartoon caption explains the Bashara Meram river waters of Asiatic Turkey can improve with age. Natives store water in stone jars for years and sip older water with greater relish. Five years is good, some families age up to fifty. Old water can fetch high prices.
Washington correspondent profiles Rep. Albert J. Engel of Muskegon as a relentless gadfly who traced costs and waste in the army camp program. Engel rode 4,500 miles, reviewed records, and documented millions in overruns while living cheaply to avoid publicity.
Stamp News explores religious themes in stamps, noting hundreds of items for albums. It highlights Brazil's Christ of the Resurrection stamp tied to Cardinal Pacelli's visit, and cites stamps featuring worship places, Christ's life, and saints from various faiths across nations.
Louisiana Tech in Ruston begins a nine week summer term with 6 am registration at the college cafeteria. First classes start Tuesday under Dr Rodney Cline with courses offered in fields meeting demand. Recreation and social activities are expanded under Miss Caroline Cochran with campus orchestra remaining for dances and community events.
Paulus, noted as a man of understanding, seeks truth from Barnabas and Paul but faces Elymas the sorcerer who opposes them. Paul condemns him and He is struck with temporary blindness. The episode underscores real enemies of truth and the Christian stance against malice while pursuing justice.
Two weeks of revival services led by Dr. W. H. Knight and Ira C. Prosser start Sunday at the Jonesboro Baptist church in Jonesboro Louisiana. Knight arrives Wednesday night and Prosser with Rev. J. W. Buckner will conduct services until then. A tent for 1500 attendees will host daily 9 am and 7 45 pm services.
Mrs Fagan Cox state president of the Louisiana Parent Teacher association Mrs C C Lindley fifth district director and Mrs George Varino first vice president of the Twin Cities council attended the Parent Teacher school of instruction in Shreveport on Wednesday.
Charles B. Driscoll recounts a cross country trip from Washington to Philadelphia and Baltimore to meet old friends. He visits Wilmington and describes the Journal Every Evening paper title, Old Bookbinder’s seafood, and Benjamin Franklin’s cradle. He then meets Hal O Flaherty in Washington and notes Jimmie Stahlman’s naval publicity efforts.
The First Methodist church invites a large crowd to Sunday school as Rally Day is observed. The pastor and board urge all class members to attend and sustain summer attendance and steady contributions to the building fund, which have surpassed the goal.
The Northeast Baptist Pastors conference will be held at the First Baptist church tomorrow at 10 am with Twin City Protestant Ministerial union guests. Delegates expected from Marion, Ruston, Tallulah, Winnfield, Ola, Jonesboro, Rayville, and Winnsboro attend a luncheon at noon. program concludes at 3:30 pm.
In Jonesboro Louisiana the Raven patrol of the Girl Scouts of America was organized recently. Officers elected include Peggy Richardson president Loraine Mackey vice president Tommy Meeks secretary and Eloyce Daily treasurer Miss Edith Cox captain of the patrol.
A quote collection contrasts Proverbs 15 29 with a Phillips Brooks remark, urging prayer for powers matching tasks rather than tasks to powers, highlighting faith and humility in effort.
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