11 Oct 1939
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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1939
Page
1
Qualified applicants can be placed in Barksdale Field openings. The notice urges eligible workers to apply promptly and reports positions across maintenance and support roles. Recruiters emphasize veteran preference and civil service pathways.
Womack jury remains out as John Jackson is appointed to file petition amid talk of wartime activity. The item references unsettled proceedings and a political dispute over funding for an air field, with mention of local officials and weather disruptions.
In a lavish screen event Judy Garland is hailed as a proven star in the new Fox picture Babes In Arms. Critics praise Garland's performance and the film's youthful energy as a promising showcase for the young cast.
In Washington October, Postmaster General Farley reportedly achieved a new American record by shaking hands with about 4 000 delegates in three hours at a convention. The event occurred in hot October weather as Farley pressed moist palms, drawing praise from officials and attendees.
Actress Miriam Hopkins wins an uncontested divorce from Anatole Litvak on cruelty grounds after a brief private hearing. The pair wed September 4, 1937, in Username. Hopkins spent six weeks at a Lake Tahoe resort and declined to discuss the case or pose for photographers.
Special Mr and Mrs Harvey Hightower of Eros announce a daughter Tommie Ann born October 8. Mr and Mrs A Green of 1107 North Second Street announce a daughter born Tuesday at St Francis Sanitarium.
A group calling for tighter arms embargoes seeks a new test of public support. Proponents argue stricter controls are needed to curb illicit arms flows and global conflict, while opponents warn of impact on defense industries and allied security.
The report sketches renewed Russian advances across multiple fronts including Europe and Asia. It notes Soviet and allied positions shifting as Moscow consolidates control, with mentions of border changes, strategic gains, and evolving power dynamics amid ongoing conflicts.
Senator Norris proposed locating munitions plants in TVA territory to capitalize on cheap power. He cautioned about land and grid constraints and discussed possible sites during a weekly assembly at Northeast Riverside College. Also, James A. Noe named J. Walker Sanssy as his New Orleans campaign manager.
A fire damaged the Morehouse Gin company seed house and loading plat, destroying the feed house and threatening nearby property. About 15 tons of cotton seed and 125 bales were saved or moved before flames reached them. the blaze was spotted by neighbor Mrs. Alma Fenton. The plant is owned by FOOM and Doles, with adjacent service station and residence escaping due to wind.
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