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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
3
Judge E Daniels presided as W M Harper's court found Harper guilty of intoxication with fine of 7.50 or 12 days in jail. Joe Samuels, a black man, was found guilty of trespass in a case noted alongside new Finnish legislation penalties.
Ruston La Dec 5 Special Religious Emphasis week at Louisiana Tech will close Friday morning with Rev W. McMillan pastor of the Central Church of Christ Nashville Tenn delivering the final address The program ran three meetings daily with McMillan at morning chapel and evening sessions An afternoon speaker from Jewish Catholic and Protestant faiths covered The Obligation of a Religious Citizen to His Church and to His Government The campus poll supplied topics for McMillan lectures and a faculty staff reception followed Tuesday night’s program with a campus radio broadcast Wednesday afternoon
State and federal gasoline taxes are the heaviest highway charges, totaling 35.10 dollars per second and 2,106 dollars per minute. Miscellaneous motor vehicle taxes, tolls, and fees add about 137 dollars each minute in the same category.
The article outlines a proposed British offensive aimed at Mussolini with potential shifts in North Africa. It notes possible French colonial defection to the British, Graziani's strong position in Libya, Weygand's role in French Africa, and Haile Selassie’s revolt as part of the broader strategic pressure while Britain tightens blockades and bombs Italian targets from Greek bases.
Needy patients in debt to Dr. E. Thomas Brand receive notices in a Woodstock newspaper that their bills are cancelled as a Christmas donation. The doctor estimates the donation at 115000 dollars, while he says wealthy patients will still be billed and he will not cancel their accounts.
Transfers record Frank Bruscato to Eugene Bruscato the southeast quarter of southeast quarter section 22 township 18 north range 5 east for 500 dollars. Francis Cody Watkins and Mrs Odile Watkins and Mrs Marie Noelie Carman sell to I L Brooks and Robert M Hines the northeast quarter of southwest quarter section 10 township 17 north range 2 east the southeast quarter of southwest quarter and west five acres of southwest quarter of southeast range 2 east for 425 dollars. Union Central Life Insurance Company sells to Walter G Crenshaw lot 21 in D M Stevensons subdivision of Bon Air Plantation containing 18.535 acres for 2250 dollars in terms.
New York December reports Tobacco Road in its eighth year with a 2,971st Broadway performance. Three actors portray Jeeter Lester across acts Will Geer, Charles Timblin, and James Barton headline the anniversary show at Forrest Theatre as Edwin Walter remains from the original cast. The production has grossed near five million dollars and used extensive stage dirt and props to maintain its gritty setting.
A health note explains that low bulk in meals can cause constipation and suggests Kellogg's All-Bran for breakfast as a natural bulking aid. It emphasizes drinking water and consulting a physician if symptoms persist. Made by Kellogg's in Battle Creek.
Jack Kirkland slips into town as a road company begins operations in Chicago. The mayor warned residents to stay away, yet business booms and continues to grow. The piece notes a new venture changing local dynamics and attracting crowd interest.
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