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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1940
Page
5
The Monroe News-Star states its independence and impartial stance, printing news as it believes right and opposing what it deems wrong. It lists advertising representation by The Branham Co and Associated Press news supply, with contact details for departments and business office services.
In a defense of U S policy toward South American commerce the article rejects charges of dumping and conquest. It argues the United States welcomes fair competition, opposes coercive trade pacts, and seeks to preserve independence in beef, coffee, wheat, and bananas without becoming a permanent economic subject to Europe or Asia. It condemns totalitarian interference and supports frank barter when fair.
The letter of resignation from Postmaster General Farley and President Roosevelt's accepting reply mark the end of an era. Farley notes a self sustaining postal system and air mail expansion while Roosevelt lauds Farley leadership. The two men, tied by history, show their differing futures as Farley quits politics and cabinet roles amid Chicago 1940 tensions.
The piece notes a nationwide surge in marriage license applications with speculation that some couples aim to affect draft classifica tion. It argues such motives would distort 1941 and 1942 domestic relations outcomes, while warning against assuming broad selfish aims. It closes with a quip about currency changes and German mouth organs.
A satirical poem mocks Nazi Germany by contrasting brutal acts with trivial Western fashion choices. It lists atrocities and aggressions alongside nails and lip rouge, accusing the regime of double standards and moral inversion.
Government contracts include a $60,000 award to Animal Trap Company of America in Lititz, Pennsylvania for folding canvas cats. The item appears in a collection of quirky quotes from a period source.
Miami Democratic leaders announce they will pursue legal steps against Democrats who vote for the Republican candidate Willkie. A party leader states no Democrat known to have supported Willkie can vote in future primaries or run on a Democratic ticket. This practice is presented as routine in the region.
A mother’s lifelong care for her children is celebrated as essential and exhausting. The piece notes the evolving role from infancy through adolescence, the need for family support and time off, and urges readers to request Angelo Patri’s booklet Your Child and Other People for guidance.
Washington Daybook reports the coast guard cutter Northland with armor and three guns preparing a voyage toward Greenland. Officials deny details while observers speculate a scouting mission and possible contact with a Greenland radio station for defense surveillance.
The Northland, famed as a coast guard cutter, will cruise from Alaska along the Aleutians to Greenland. Highlighted roles include marriage blessings for isolated Eskimo couples and on board medical care, with the voyage described as unusual for the service.
The item lists guests visiting Monroe area from Helena New Orleans Napoleonville Texarkana and Smithfield plus trips of J J Burroughs from Providence to New York and Washington. It notes Miss Beatrice Frier and Mrs Joe Dillard in recent hospital news and travel plans of several families.
Moscow reports General K A Meretskoff becomes chief of staff replacing Marshal B M Shaposhnikoff who asked to be relieved due to ill health. Shaposhnikoff becomes deputy defense commissar after serving as chief of staff since May 1937 and earning praise for Finnish war leadership.
Marblehead Massachusetts reports a man, John H. Devlin, with two family members previously treated for appendicitis and himself now hospitalized after an appendectomy. His son and wife had operations in the prior weeks.
A trip through Richmond humorously ends with New Yorkers asking to go to the Edgar Allan Poe house but being dropped off at the city’s poorhouse. The anecdote highlights quirky travel misdirection and local landmarks.
Antonio Picone Jr. testified in court that a mock wedding staged by his fraternity at an embalming school two years earlier led to an actual marriage. He said a recent letter revealed the supposed bride was indeed his wife, and the court granted the annulment.
New York psychologist M. E. Muniz says rolling ocean films are the coolest movie form. He tested 50 viewers with an electric device and found sea pictures cooler than snow scenes. Comedy also lowers heat if it fails to provoke real laughter.
Denver R. King a Lexing ton seaman patents a traffic aid for motorists. The device flattens on green light, rises on red, and a hook traps any car attempting to run the signal. It aims to force compliance at intersections.
Henry Kuhnert, a lake resort proprietor at Manitowish, seeks removal of a storm shifted island that adrifted and drifted 600 feet by 50 feet, then moved over a quarter mile across the lake to rest on his beach.
A man in Jerseyville reports a pipe explosion after a .22-caliber rifle cartridge fell into his tobacco. John Bloomer was unhurt and investigated the blast which blew the bowl off his pipe during smoking.
Just plain naked independence Kansas three month old Guernsey calf owned by B H Basore is without a hair to its hide as unusual bovine appearance puzzles locals in the city.
Jimmie Fidler reports Buddy Rogers set to become a United Artists associate producer and drop the nickname Buddy. Suzanne Snyder enters Mickey Rooney’s orbit while others face reconciliations and court disputes. Hollywood life buzzes with adoptions, feuds, party evasions, and late-night clubs as stars react to public and private pressures.
Al Ganz Al Meyers and Vince Lapella known as the Three Pitchmen have moved from bargain basements to the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center. They mimic band leaders with kazoo and collapsible instruments delivering live, pantomime comedy for customers and audiences.
Edward L. Boots Gladney released a schedule for speaking events across multiple Louisiana towns including Oak Grove Delhi Rayville Mangham Winnsboro and Columbia. Radio appearances on KMLB are listed for August 20 23 27 30 September 3 and 6 with morning and midday slots.
A dense listing outlines the radio day with station blocks and program shifts. NBC CBS and MBS networks feature music, news, comedies, dance orchestras, and sports. Notable names include Alma Kitchell Edwin Hill Lanny Ross Don Ameche and Amos and Andy with varied times across morning through late night.
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