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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1941
Page
2
A wartime editorial urges citizens to support the United Service Organizations campaign for 10,765,000 dollars to run 360 service clubs near army camps. It argues soldiers face demoralizing towns and deserve decent recreation as a duty to national defense and freedoms.
The article notes 10 780 traffic deaths in the first four months and warns the vacation period will raise fatalities. It urges motorists to drive slowly to conserve life and resources amid a surge in deadly highway accidents.
The article notes steady progress in building reserve stocks of essential materials such as chromite graphite manganese mica tin and rubber to endure emergencies. Shipping limits hinder faster gains while sources like Macedonia Chile Canada and local production of mercury nickel and tungsten help, yet full action remains incomplete.
The piece argues that only the regular public authority may maintain order at public meetings. It criticizes self appointed bouncers and hoodlumism, insisting orderly police involvement to suppress would be disruptors who intend to break up meetings.
Galveston Texas June 14 Jimmie Fidler reports Hollywood draws sharp lines with exhibitors. Theater men accuse studios of selfishness chasing personal glory, neglecting audience wants and profitable stars. Editorial urges Hollywood to align with exhibitors and heed public demand. Intimate notes and industry tidbits follow.
A speaker argues movies educate and will shape youth, urging parents to screen content themselves rather than rely on police. He cites infants to adults attending films, calls for age and development aware viewing, and promotes Dramatic storytelling to aid comprehension. He warns gangster films foster bad taste but rarely drive crime. Public notice invites readers to request Angelo Patri's booklet on annoying habits.
The article reviews the early church’s challenge of mixing Gentiles and Jews under one gospel. It highlights how leaders, especially James, sought first principles at the Jerusalem conference to decide whether Gentile converts must follow Jewish rites as Christianity spread beyond Jewish roots.
Washington debate focuses on a $285 million St Lawrence seaway linking Canada and the United States. Opponents include private utilities and railroads, while some western roads back the plan for cheaper eastbound water routes. Critics warn of vulnerability to bombs and annual five month shutdowns, with costs pegged around $316 million across federal state and private funds.
A 1938 stamp commemorates Dante Alighieri as founder of the Italian language. Born in 1265, Dante helped develop modern Italian, transforming the language from Latin dominated works like the Divine Comedy journeying through heaven, hell, and purgatory. He died in 1321, exiled from Florence.
Jack Golson of the Watson club was elected president of the Ouachita parish 4-H club executive committee. Louise Jones was named vice president and Dorothy Louise Wright treasurer. Happy McDonald will be parish delegate to the state council. The panel plans yearlong 4-H activities and formed committees for finances and yearbook duties.
An analysis of an ancient lesson urging Gentiles to follow Christian practice without offending Jewish customs or overreaching, paired with a note on the 1941 Nobel prizes likely awarded after the war ending and their fund-derived value of $32,874.
W B Puckett was elected mayor of Collinston defeating Ray Dinan 95 to 33 votes. E L Hinton was reelected marshal 98 to 29. Three aldermen elected were Torris F Eldridge O D Wentworth and Richard Harrington over seven rivals.
Charles B. Driscoll records a 500 mile drive and a last school day for his daughter Mary in Providence. He speaks at Lowell high schools, notes penmanship changes in business schools, and admires canal powered mills. He also observes peonies at the Algonquin, Sag Harbor gardens, and New York museums near 155th Street, plus coffee roasters near Fulton and Wall Streets.
Monroe city building inspector Sam H. Awl announced five permits yesterday. J. C. Loftin will build a one story frame dwelling at 905 Catalpa Street costing 4600 with five rooms and a bath. The Conner estate gains a front remodel at 415 19 DeSiard Street costing 280. Mrs. L. V. Tarver gets a porch screen at 401 Speed Avenue for 75. J B McCoy to add two sheds on 903 and 907 South Grand costing 50 and 75. The owner will do the work.
The quotation cites Psalm 18 46 praising the Lord as rock and savior. It contrasts faith imputed righteousness with justification before God and peace of conscience as discussed by Milton in the context of religious reflection.
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