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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1940
Page
4
A speaker warns Americans to fear overseas threats and unite in defense. He argues Germany, Italy, Japan and possibly Russia would attack if Great Britain falls, urging full military support to Britain to avoid a devastating national struggle. He concludes that not fearing is the sign of lacking sense.
The Berlin claim of a new fighter aimed at countering the Spitfire hints at German confidence gaps. Britain’s RAF superiority appears offset by German shifts from static defense to mobile strikes, while Nazi plans move to relocate conquered manpower to Germany for labor. The article suggests organizational strain in Germany and possible plan changes since France fell.
Philip D. Reed, newly elected GE board chairman, presents seven points for american life. Emphasizing constitutional respect, separation of powers, limited government, free speech, free enterprise, thrift, and integrity, the primer argues these steps defend against foreign ideologies and guide citizen conduct.
Amid Europe’s upheaval caused by Hitler, diplomats maintain salaries from the public treasury even as embassies scatter. Polish Foreign Minister Zaieski says Poland’s representation in France will resume, with the minister drawing a salary lien to be paid when Poland regains a separate nation.
A humorous column surveys race terms and public affairs. Governor Lehman bans gambling at Saratoga except taxed bets, imagined as a wholesome reform. The piece wittily notes the upcoming Lehman Handicap for white horses and other jotted items from racing and culture.
Poem praising Britons for donating aluminum pots and pans for home defense. It notes the cookware will aid air defense and Spitfires, urging continued support to keep democracy safe, referencing Helen Frith Stickney.
A reflective note on persistence and leadership with lines about November outcomes. It contrasts public effort with unseen forces, mentioning a hopeful but uncertain rise to power. It ends with a vivid fictional portrait of an idealized woman and a commentary on gendered ambition.
A rural manners piece urges readers to respect country life and etiquette. It advises cleaning up after picnics, staying out of pastures and fields, avoiding honks and noise at homes, ringing bells politely, and valuing farmers' efforts. The author promotes courtesy and practical respect for country property and people.
The piece lauds Secretary Hull for forging a united front at the Havana Pan American conference while noting Argentina’s cool stance. It discusses Willkie Roosevelt talks, party politics over foreign policy credit, and a drive to cut government spending by 250 to 400 million dollars while sparing salaries.
Mr and Mrs A C Cook and daughter Grace arrived in Monroe from Baton Rouge to visit Mr and Mrs Hugh Potts. Mrs J P Brown returns from New Orleans gulf coast relatives with her sister Miss Leon Hakensjos remaining in Monroe for the summer. Mr and Mrs J G Griffith and children Frances and Willard tour Texas. Mrs Luther Elkins travels to Tremont to visit her mother after three months ill. Mrs W F Carson and daughter Katherine visit relatives in Sterlington. A musical party hosted by Mr and Mrs Vernon Prophitt honors Miss Elizabeth and Francis Preston of Jackson Mississippi. Miss Julia Michel of Shreveport visits Miss Louise Voerner on River Front.
Farmer Max Luther complained of a steer stealing a handkerchief containing $150 in cash. He said he was feeding cattle when the animal grabbed the handkerchief from his hip pocket and began munching the bills, pulling out two twenties and a ten before the rest were lost.
In Raleigh North Carolina a farmer who lost his license for drunken driving began using a tractor to drive to town the attorney general's office ruled the practice acceptable.
Joseph Dahlin, a Kansas City motor car dealer, dozed in a bank lobby and awoke to discover 29 cents in the hat he had on his lap. The odd find was reported in the local brief.
William H. Smith received a five day jail sentence for speeding at 39 mph. He must stand on France Avenue in Morningside on Monday Wednesday and Friday from 5 to 6 PM and shout Slow down to passing motorists while Justice Henrich J. Kuhlman fines him $3 to underscore speed warnings.
In Phoenix Aziz John Hass slows for cattle herd. a cow misses the leaders and collides with his car. In Grand Island Nebraska a stray dog uses a bathhouse as a maternity ward. three newborn puppies are found with their mother, rising to five then six at the pound under Poundmaster Geiss.
Waterloo's so called whistling purse snatcher resumes activity after a month inactive and steals an $18 purse from Mrs. Wilda Beck while whistling, raising police concern in the city.
Mexico City's chamber of deputies ratified unanimously an 8.5 million settlement with the Sinclair Oil Company for expropriated properties on Monday night and sent the measure to the Senate for approval.
An attack of German measles quarantined the 181st Infantry Worcester Massachusetts unit during First Army war maneuvers at Ogdensburg New York. All 77 enlisted men and three officers were quarantined for 72 hours except Private John W Warrington who was interned in Plattsburg Barracks Hospital for the duration of the war.
In Pasadena on August 13 a burglar ransacked Major N. J. Shupe's house but left a note pleading for forgiveness and claiming no theft, signed A. Stanger. The note suggests the act was a mistake.
Hollywood column lauds Gene Autry's tireless goodwill tours averaging nearly 190000 miles annually. He visits schools, orphanages, hospitals and never smokes or drinks, serving as a model for clean living. Autry’s industry-wide charm earns praise from managers, officials and fans alike.
George Tucker portrays Abner Glib lamenting New York tipping culture. He itemizes a day of small gratuities from taxi to barber and cigarette girl, noting how tips drain wallets and affect daily life, concluding with a bus ride misstep spurred by tip reflex.
James W. Gerard former U S ambassador to Germany says he endorses the 100 per cent conscription bill before Congress. He warns the United States could be forced into war within six months from any point on the compass while vacationing in the West.
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