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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1940

Page

3

Mexico's Avila Camacho assumes presidency amid Pan-American vows

Avila Camacho takes executive post in Mexico as Pan American solidarity is hailed by Henry Wallace. The inauguration sees calls for labor and marine ministries and hints of U S bases near Mexico. Security strict as 3000 guards surround the national palace and chamber of deputies.

Henry A. Wallace United States Avila Camacho Roosevelt Mexico National Palace Chamber of Deputies Columbia Broadcasting System Mutual Broadcasting System American, Telephone and Telegraph Company Monterrey Wallace Josephus Daniels United States Party Presimdent Lazaro Cardenas Sourers

Laxative Senna and Syrup Pepsin Promoted for Gentle Relief

An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell’s Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant laxative for lazy bowels. It claims doctors use pepsin compounds to improve palatability and that the product suits both adults and children.

Dr. Caldwell Ares Caldwell

Allen Lanter Escapes Jail In Bold Hold Up Attempt

A Sunday night escape by Allen Lanter from a jail cell followed by a hold up led to the jailer being locked in the death cell. Lanter, linked to robberies in Louisiana and Arkansas, faces federal and local charges including a June 1933 Montgomery Ward robbery and a July 1935 Dyer Act violation.

Lanter Milton Coverdale Coverdale Sheriff's Office Louisiana Arkansas M. T. Sailey West Monroe Montgomery Ward Sailey Shreveport Mack Alexander L. E. Freeman Marshal Jackson Freeman Jackson Alexander Salley R. A. Getchell Bernice Marshall Freeman Getchell Alto W. E. Roberts Pine Bluff Ark Little Rock Atlanta San Antonio Tex

Roosevelt Off for Inspection and Possible Christmas Stay

President Roosevelt plans a fly travel restriction to widen his access and may be away from the White House until after Christmas. He declined the Gridiron Club dinner on December 14, marking his first missed gathering since his 1933 inauguration, a move echoed by only Wilson and Coolidge in prior years.

Washington Chicago White House Club Woodrow Wilson

Rooster Wins Way as Barnyard King at Brookfield Farm

Tax assessor Oscar Crandall visiting a Brookfield farm is attacked by a barnyard rooster and buys it on the spot. Back home the rooster heads to Mrs Crandall garden and then goes after the dog catcher. The bird asserts its dominance in the Crandall yard.

Brookfield Oscar Crandall Crandall Mrs. Crandall

Supreme Court Decisions From New Orleans Docket

The Louisiana State Supreme Court issued opinions on December 2. Cases include judgments affirmed in Landry v Landry and Moore v State, remands in Fegan v Sykes Steamship and DeHart v Continental Land, and dismissals or reversals in several other matters. Rehearings denied in noted cases. dissents filed by Chief Justice O’Niell.

New Orleans State Supreme Court O'Nieil Arthur Landry Alphonse Landry Heloise Esneault Templet Lise Brun Babbitt Robert B. Babbitt Marcus Joseph Fegan Sykes Brothers Steamship Company, Inc Court of Appeal Fournet Roy K. Schultz Tangipahoa Parish Ruth G. Aleman Lucy Scott Hill Sewerage and Water Board A. Wilbert’s Sons Lumber and Shingle Company, Inc Collector of Revenue of State of Louisiana Justice Land George C. Cummings Edward M. Bostick Amos Aaron Et al Sue Sulligan Aaron Mizer W. D. Haas, Jr Apeal Diana Lafleur Chachere William H. Booth Camino U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company Dreher Guaranty Income Life Insurance Company American Surety Company Salter Gaiennie Cooperative Products Brock Et al Town of Kentwood O’niell Parretti Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Questionnaires Mailed in Monroe List of Residents

A damaged OCR snippet lists residents in Monroe including Anderson Cheffin James Thomas Avon Lowrey Bass Oliver Turner Powell White Monroe addresses 603 Ar kansas avenue 19 Oak street 2004 Island drive 3309 Richmond street Loop road 510 Hall street 900 North Third street and Northeast Junior College.

Anderson Cheffin Monroe Albert Lloyd Stewart Arkansas Avenue James Thomas Oak Street Avon Lowrey Bass Northeast Junior College Charles McVea Oliver Island Drive Armour Hugh Turner Cleveland Henry Clay Powell Richmond Street Clifton White Loop Road Mon Louis Frederick Monroe Hall Street Alan Adolph Morris North Third Street

Inventions Come Fast Indicate Better Times

Albert G. Burns says a thousand new ideas are patented weekly with 30 daily for national defense. He predicts prosperity as inventions surge and notes a wave of new devices shown at the Inventors of America meeting in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Albert G. Burns Chicago Burns the Inventors of America America

British Eyes Widened War Effort After Greek Campaign

Article notes Britain likely to widen hostilities as Axis forces retreat in Greece and Italians show no early plan to strike main offensives in the Suez area. Free French leader Catroux says Italian defeats in Africa and Syria boost French resilience and vows resistance to any German or Italian advance.

Suez Canal Greece Georges Catroux Near East Africa Syria

Greeks Halt Italian Offense in Balkan Theater

Greek forces report capturing Premet area near Konitza as Italian war equipment falls into Greek hands. In Cairo and London analysts debate Greek progress and British responses while Romanian Premier Antonescu pledges Axis support to reclaim Transylvania on its 22nd anniversary.

London Egypt Greece Great Britain Europe Cairo Turkey Bulgaria Premet Konitza Alba Iulia Ion Antonescu Germany Italy Rumania Transylvania Hungary

Flexible curb guided eight lane Chicago highway project

Chicago engineers unveil a new eight lane highway north of the loop with retractable curb segments. Each 25 foot curb section sits in an under paving slot via hydraulic jacks and springs controlled by pumps. The system creates six lanes during peak hours and four lanes in off hours to match bidirectional traffic.

Chicago Loop

Consider More U. S. Air Bases Nationwide

Report notes discussions on expanding air base capacity in the United States and abroad. It compares base networks to a two ocean fleet and emphasizes the need to complete ongoing construction programs to maintain military readiness.

Navy Mislabels Vessel In Sale List As Ocean Tub

The navy announced that the auxiliary vessel Navajo was misclassified as an ocean tub in a sale list. Officials corrected the description to ocean tug, explaining the error prompted embarrassment among officers.

Washington Navy

Navy pushes two ocean fleet and global bases plan

Stark urged rapid expansion to meet naval defense needs in two oceans. Contracts issued last Sept for 200 warships aim to make the U S Navy the largest and most powerful in history. He pressed for overseas bases in Puerto Rico Hawaii Guam and support for Hepburn board projects amid congressional opposition. Progress on base construction in Alaska mid Pacific islands Puerto Rico Florida Rhode Island and other sites was reported satisfactory.

United States Stark Puerto Rico Hawaii Guam Hepburn Board Navy Congress Alaska mid-Pacific Islands Florida Rhode Island

Permits Issued For Remodels And Additions In City

Building permits issued by Sam H. Awl list several projects. A pool room remodel at 329 DeSiard Street costs 35 with W B Bozone estate overseeing. An addition at 801 Pine Street costs 500 with Modern Contracting Co as contractor. Additional renovations include two single story frame houses at 706 and 708 Ouachita Street for 400. A Sun Shine Cleaners pickup station at 203 North Third Street costs 300 by Central Oil and Supply. A two story brick store at 110 St John Street costs 300 by Passman Equipment Co and Frank Masling contractor Buck Heckard for erection of a.

Sam H. Awl W. B. Bozone DeSiard Street George Anzelmo Pine Street Modern Contracting Company H. S. Clauson Ouachita Street Central Oil and Supply Sunshine Cleaners North Third Street J. R. White Passman Equipment Company St. John Street Frank Masling Buck Heckard

One story frame dwelling at 402 Atkinson Street

A single story frame dwelling located at 402 Atkinson Street is valued at 800 dollars. The brief notice records the address and cost without further details.

Atkinson

Geyser Start Fueled by Manmade Trick At Park

In Yellowstone National Park a manmade trick was used to trigger Daisy geyser causing irregular eruptions. Naturalist George Marler found Brilliant pool near Daisy overflowing and built a small dike to balance water flow.

Yellowstone National Park George Marler Brilliant Pool Daisy

Underground water channels balance restored with extra water

Marler concluded that underground channels connecting pool and geyser were unbalanced. Brillant raised the level, and Daisy released a spout into the air. The restored order came from adding two inches of water pressure.

Brillant Daisy Marler

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