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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1941

Page

4

Theater Murder Risk Sparks Carol's Night Show

Carol Blanton faces threats after a theater assault note and poisoned drink scare. Detective Peterson seeks Lee Gray while Haila and the troupe weigh danger as Carol contemplates performing tonight. Jeff reveals a private detective role to uncover the stalker and protect Carol.

Peterson Lee Gray Carol the Broadhurst Miss Blanton Haila Grandma Rogers Jeff Troy Sid Colony Theater Bowers

Weakness is Fotol h in United States in sow 10 stunt

A fragmented historical reflection argues that Japanese expansion threatened Southeast Asia and the Pacific. It warns that without firm deterrence Britain the Netherlands and the United States risk losing the Philippines and the Netherlands Indies to Japan, urging decisive action to deter further aggression.

United States Britein Pacific Japan China Russia Kurile Yormam Korea Mexico Pavel Bese Megiaiens Bay Commetnion Kieo-Chiso Chins Yep League of Nations Jepen Manchuria North China South China Netherlands Indies Giberia Philippines Thailand Siam Southeast Asia Britain Netherlands Singapore Asia Europe Indies

Mexican sisters sing south-of-the-border ballads in Greenwich Village

Margarita and Maria Padilla from Morelia Mexico perform Spanish ballads at El Chico in Greenwich Village. They wear Mexican Indian skirts and perform songs like Caste Y Veras and Prisonero del Mar. The sisters say they have recorded their soft romantic tunes in New York.

New York Margarita Maria Morelia Mexico Benito Collada Greenwich Village el Chico Marie Padille Wintera Old Spain Padilla Marparitea Bette Davis Metropolis

Fidler Urges Cheaper Singles to Boost Movie Sales

Opinionary notes suggest mass production and cheaper single pictures could lure more cinema patrons. The piece argues two‑picture bills raise costs and reduce audience, urging exhibitors to lower prices and restore single features. Included are assorted gossip and reminiscences about film stars and events.

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Our Children By Angelo Patri

Parents seek guidance on adolescent independence as their 18 year old daughter rebels. The column urges loosening control, offering support and dialogue, noting healthy youth seek autonomy while acknowledging need for guidance and education. Angelo Patri invites inquiries to News Star World for further advice.

Patri Angelo Patin News-Star—World Times Square Station New York N. Y The Bell Syndicate, Inc

East Texas county councils spearhead civilian defense drive

Washington Daybook notes East Texas Chamber of Commerce drives 70 county councils for national defense. They organize meetings with mayors judges and leaders, pass authentic information, preempt bogus fundraisers, and train speaker bureaus. An East Texas Defense Day drew 400 meetings with nearly a half million attendees and no labor strife.

Washington New York Julian Capers, Jr Longview Tex East Texas Chamber of Commerce National Defense Committee Jess A. McGill Paris County Council For National Defense McGill National Defense United Service Organizations Defense Savings Texas LaGuardia

Tax Commission to Resume Functions in Louisiana

Baton Rouge Aug 5 The Louisiana Tax Commission to resume old duties after state supreme court voided the reorganization amendment. Charles Zavarain of New Orleans named acting chairman with Dan S Moore as acting secretary. The panel now features Zavarain and W C Calhoun of Jena. Public Service Commission re elected Wade O Martin as chairman. P A Frye resumed as secretary.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Tax Commission State Supreme Court Jones Charles Zavarain New Orleans Dan 5. Moore Zavarain W. C. Calhoun Jena Sam Jones Richard W. Leche Public Service Commission Wade O. Martin P. A. Frye

Louisiana Mississippi Brick Dealers Meet Opens in Columbus

The annual convention of the Louisiana Mississippi Brick Dealers Association opened in Columbus Mississippi with leading manufacturers from both states present. M P Snyder of New Orleans serves as president and Columbus Brick Company hosts the event focusing on national defense building needs.

Columbus Miss Louisiana-Mississippi Brick Dealers Association M. P. Snyder New Orleans Columbus Brick Company

Aviator Injured in Barrier-Strip Plane Crash in Louisiana

Victor Smoot of Joplin Missouri, flying for Huft- Deland Dusting, sustains serious injuries after a rainstorm crash near Sterlington Louisiana along the Louisiana Power and Light right of way. Henry Curtis of Pennsylvania escapes with minor injuries. Elizabeth Hale of Calhoun becomes youngest instructor at LSU summer program. Grant Motor company forms as local Durant Star dealer in West Monroe at 465 Trenton Street.

Victor Smoot Joplin Huft- Deland Dusting Corporation Morehouse Parish Louisiana Power and Light Company Crousett Sterlington Bayou Bartholomew Henry Curtis Pennsylvania Elizabeth Hale Calhoun Bator Rouge Mary Drago Little Elizabeth T. Arthur Grant Ouachita Parish Grant Motor Company Trenton Street West Monroe Star Cars Durant Motor Company Lansing Mich

Radio Schedule Highlights Evening Program Blocks

The listing details August 5 radio programming across networks with time adjustments for CST and MT. Highlights include Jack Armstrong features, Dancing Music Orchestras, The Three Suns News, The Bartons Sketch, Amos and Andy, Danes Orchestra, and Glenn Miller plus war and public affairs segments.

Jack Armstrong Wings W. van Dyne Cleveland Winge Jordan Che Nbce-Blue Ireene Wicker Nbe Blue Che- Basic Chicago Cbs-West Mbs Sparts Broadcasting Cbs-Basic Three Suns Nbc-Blue Lowell Thomas Tbs Herbert Foote F. Warings Amos and Andy Cbs Fulton Lewis, Jr Europe Mr. Keen Lanny Ross Cba West Morgan Jayne Corstens Red Helen Menken Cns Arthur Hale Kaltentorn Sam Baker Mba East Johnny Prevents Ore Nias Cbshbasic Dixie Ned Jordan Elmer Davis Nhe Blue We, the People Dbs Latchen Mexico Nbe- Red Ted Steele Cbs Chicago's Symphony Orchestra Ann Gillie Nhe-Red Glenn Miller Dhs Cbe Fulton Lewis Toma Wallace Nhe Juan Arvieu Nore U Br chs N_ Olmsted Fred Waring Dancing Music Orchestra Ecbs Anly Pance Orch Cbe-Nbenny Boss Cba-West Lambsa

Reservations urged for West Monroe Kiwanis convention in Alexandria

S Eby of the West urges hotel reservations for the district Kiwanis convention in Alexandria from August 31 to September 2. No cash deposit needed for bookings and unused rooms can be released. Delegates include President Jesse Heard ex officio, Paul Reising, Reggie Haitchell. Alternates are T John E E Pritchett and Decker Moore.

S. Eby West E. Monroe West Monroe Club Jesse Heard Paul Reising Reggie Haitchell T. John E. E. Pritchett Decker Moore

Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Deeds

Mrs. Mary Jane Gomez transfers 149 acres in section 34 township 18 north range 3 east to Edwin M. Watkins and others for $600 cash. D QR Aldridge transfers an acre in the southwest corner west half northwest quarter section A4 township 18 north range 2 east for cash to Betty Nolan Dumas.

Mary Jane Gomez Edwin M. Watkins D. QR. Aldridge Betty Nolan Dumas

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