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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1940
Page
4
The Monroe News Star describes itself as an independent newspaper printing impartial news. It states it supports what it believes right and opposes what it believes wrong, without regard to party politics.
The article argues that Britain battles to sustain factories and maximize US warplane output to gain air superiority. It notes Germany’s aim to preserve its own bomber numbers while Britain fights on until American production peaks. Once Britain surpasses in aircraft, Germany’s position weakens.
Director Dykstra announces a circular on psychiatric screening for the selective service defense program. Local physicians will assess soldiers for eccentric behavior and social adaptability, filtering out those deemed unable to cope with close, varied group living in military life.
economist Paul Cadman argues for selling more bonds to private savers rather than banks to spread purchasing power and cushion post war slump. He warns cautious debt growth may avert future inflation and severe depressions.
Cordell Hull remains secretary of state as he nears decades in office, matching a long tenure second only to Hamilton Fish. The country weighs his continued leadership amid world tensions, noting his conservative temperament and quiet influence on early international policy.
In archaic chivalry the knight receives a farewell vow to return with shield or on it. The piece links that spirit to today’s citizens sending packets to their warriors and urges caution with cigars and personal pleas as battle memory endures.
A satirical dialogue set in a fevered political scene features Dr Roosevelt and Uncle Sam amid election tempers and frantic hospital chaos. Wendell Willkie sends good luck as a staff speculation sparks nerves and rumors of political shifts in a wartime era.
Angelo Patri argues against idleness for youths and calls for turning play into productive work. He criticizes teens and young adults who waste time, urges schools to train for usefulness, and blames both parents and educators for failing to harness adolescence for skill development.
Washington reports Japan may withdraw from the 22 year old sealing treaty affecting Pribilof Island herds. Officials note the move could threaten U S control of the great north Pacific seal resources while Russia and Britain show muted impact. The backstory traces pelagic and land sealing practices and the Coast Guard’s 1911 international effort to curb depredations.
Report notes a deal involving about $44,000 in cash with Canada taking its portion. Sealing confidence rose among all parties including workers until Japan halted the process, ending with a quiet dissatisfaction.
In Wabash Indiana Chester E Troyer of Lafontaine and the Brodbeck Brothers offered trophies for high corn yields. William Custer won Troyer's farmers trophy and Merle Custer won Brodbeck Brothers prize for 4 H club members. The winners used seed corn from the rival firms.
In Bloomstown Pennsylvania Mrs Arthur Allegar fired a family pistol at a rabbit that crossed her yard. The pistol failed so she hurled a rock striking the rabbit and killing it.
London reports negotiations continue between Siam and French Indo China over border clashes. An authoritative source says a peaceful settlement is possible. Thailand seeks the return of western Indo-Chinese territories occupied by France in the late 19th century.
Tucson report details University of Arizona senior George Gordon Seeley, 20, who broke his neck in a diving accident, was nominated by Senator Carl Hayden for the Naval Academy but died after eight months of hospital treatment from pneumonia-related complications.
A young girl selling tags asked Thomas McGee to buy one. She said she was Italian, not Greek, prompting several Italian Misses to join Greek relief efforts in Kansas City.
Santa Fe will hold an inaugural ball on January 1 despite Governor Miles urging funds be used for relief in Europe and elsewhere. The inaugural ceremonies executive committee said the ball should proceed as in the past.
In QMAHA Nebraska four sets of twins arrived at a hospital prompting reactions from the fathers. All but one, Harry Spencer, remained calm as he noted his brother is a twin and twins run in four generations on his mother's side.
In Flanagan Illinois voters approved a new high school and authorized land purchase but defeated a plan to issue $100,000 in bonds for the school site land and equipment.
An international agreement outlined joint control over Pribilof Robben Island and Commander Island seal herds. It allotted shares to Canada Japan United States and Russia with phased harvesting after a five year moratorium. The Pribilof herd grew to over two million with 65,000 seals harvested this year by local natives under fisheries supervision. Japan
Jimmie Fidler notes Errol Flynn honorary status rumors while Signe Hasso injures a finger filming at RKO. Shirley Ross and Warner contract talks loom as Busby Berkeley and Claire James face a preacher. Pettiness and gossip swirl around Dempsey, Reynolds, and Rosie Lane. Rosemary Bruce visits New York. Bruce Coughlin’s charity tale ends with a man’s bicycle dream fading.
A long personal correspondence from New York contains gossip about burlesque, show business figures, and local culture. It mentions Billy Rose, the Gaiety, the Versailles, and cast members like H V Kaltenborn and Wayne King, plus a note about a new crossword book and a social security number.
The agriculture department said October stamps total $5,000,000 distributed to 2,200,000 needy people for designated surplus foods at regular stores. Since July 1, the fiscal year total reached $17,749,000 with pork $1,200,000 and butter $718,000 among the major purchases.
Joseph Stanley Francia son of Mr and Mrs Oscar R Francis recently enlisted in the regular army for service in the air corps at MacDill Field Ela Florida born on Sicily Island his family noted the enlistment in a local dispatch dated December 2 Special.
The listing outlines a December 2 radio schedule with programs across CBS channels including news segments, music orchestras, dramas, variety acts, and ads. Notable items include Captain Midnight, Tom Mix, Burns and Allen, The O'Neilly Jury Trial, Amos and Andy, and Fred Waring's Orchestra among others.
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