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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
4
Facing post 1929 hardships, New England shifted from textiles to manufacturing new goods. MIT helped, factories were taken over and leased, and idle capital funded fresh ventures. By diversifying and adopting machines, 1,600 new factories emerged, reviving employment across the region.
William E. Baker argues that humans have possibly lived in North America for long epochs, while recent generations show declining sustenance resources. He notes vegetation and water table concerns and contrasts prehistoric endurance with modern impact on the land and wildlife.
United States Senator George Norris attacked leaders John L. Lewis and William Green for failing to reunite the labor movement. Norris, a Nebraska independent, has long been friendly to labor but says he is disgusted by the split and warns it undermines public support for unionism. The piece notes growing rank and file discontent and the impact of the division on labor's standing.
In Warrensburg News Elmer Twitchell denounces Thanksgiving as ordered by Roosevelt and accuses others of cowardice for celebrating early. He proclaims fierce individual liberty and contrasts his stance with Nazi promotion admiration, calling Thanksgiving a crisis of character. The piece ends with a garbled plea about trades and a sneering note from the Associated Newspapers release.
A discussion on why teasing children harms them and should be avoided by adults. It cites examples from relatives and peers, arguing such behavior breeds fear, insincerity, and long term resentment, and urges support and understanding instead. Angelo Patri booklet offered for further guidance.
The CCC vaccine program for pneumonia and typhoid reduced pneumonia deaths to one third of the five year rate and lowered typhoid cases with 230000 enrollees experiencing no deaths. The effort notes southern white and some urban groups benefiting, while racial disparities in pneumonia susceptibility persist. Venereal disease handling improved with hospital isolation and continued treatment to prevent spread.
In December 1924 Urania LaSalle parish hosts a regional forestry meeting to view reforestation work led by Henry E Hardtner interests with plans for special sightseeing cars and forest tours. Riverside Country Club bids for a new colonial style home open. bids ranged about 7400 dollars. A Burban No 7 gas well near Olla was reported to flow five to six million cubic feet daily, two miles west of Olla and drilled by El Dorado operators in Section 21-11-2 LaSalle parish near Urania development area.
Medical article explains torticollis or twisted neck common in children. Causes include congenital muscle underdevelopment or damage during eruption, infection-related inflammation, and gland or dental infections. Symptoms include tilted head, contracted muscles, facial deformation, and potential skull twisting. Treatment centers on heat, pain relief, and addressing infection sources.
Mrs Sel Mayer of West Monroe was severely injured in a highway crash en route to Natchitoches to watch the Louisiana Normal Southwestern football game. Her car skidded on wet pavement, left the road, and rolled three times into a ditch. Two youths in the car escaped injury and continued to the gate while Mrs Mayer, a patient at St. France sanitarium, suffered three fractures and bruises. Her son Sally Mayer, a Ouachita Parish High football star, played for the undefeated Normal Demons against Southwestern.
Pirates attacked the British steamer Wulin near the Yangtze river mouth. Russian guards aboard the Wulin repelled the assault as a pirate was killed and another seriously wounded. A guard and a Chinese crewman were injured. the Wulin traveled from south China to Shanghai.
The West Monroe Kiwanis club held a daytime barbecue at the NYA rooms on Coleman Avenue. Kiwanettes could attend as well as Kiwanians, with many present. Dr. A. E. Prince gave a brief humorous talk and Miss Johnette Register sang several vocal solos.
Poncair Rabun, 26, son of the late Zoilie C. Rabun, was named by District Judge BE Walker to succeed his father as clerk of court for Union parish for the unexpired term. Rabun took oath immediately, has attended LSU, and served as deputy in the office. In Bloomington, Fern Rock, 21, was grazed by a rifle bullet that struck her leg after a black cat crossed her path on the way to a new job. police suspect the stray shot.
William H. Oviatt brother-in-law of Charlie Murray and uncle of Lew Ayres died of a heart attack at his Orange home yesterday. He was connected to the film industry and noted as a relative of prominent actors.
Hollywood gossip column notes Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland in a feud over a sister act, questions public perception of rivalry, and cites past sibling duos in film. Mentions Ann Shirley stand-in Mary Eilen Huggins and other industry chatter about stars, plots, and press reception.
A discreet lounge in a New York hotel corner attracts stage celebrities. George M Cohan, Leslie Ward, Helen Hayes, and Charles McArthur are noted regulars. Reported dangers of war and saboteurs loom as locals fear attacks along the river and in transit.
Dispatches from Tulum report President Lara Carers and aides joining a public swim as the presidential party followed in a display of leisure by the coast. the scene highlights a lighthearted moment amid formal duties.
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