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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1941

Page

4

Defying God and Nazis in Wartime Unity Pledge

A wartime editorial urges unity across political and labor lines to defeat Germany and its allies. It blames Berlin for total war and supports President Roosevelt's policies, stressing that united Allied strength is essential to end the conflict and ensure victory.

Monroe News-Star Monroe Morning World Berlin Germany United States England Adolph Hitler Kaiser United Roosevelt

Opera season notes and Rise Stevens in New York

George Tucker reflections from New York on the Met season opening, noting Wallace Brockway and Herbert Weinstock's book facts, Mozart in review, and Rise Stevens's contributions. Mentions Ezio Pinza, Nelson Eddy, and The Chocolate Soldier film.

New York Golden Horseshoe Met Wallace Brockway Herbert Weinstock Clement IX Francis Hopkinson America Belgium London Phioso Philip V Spain da Farinelli Mozart Rise Stevens Ezio Pinza Hollywood Malibu Rise Cherubino Ned York

Hollywood Gossip Roundup of Stars and Studio Bits

Jimmie Fidler reports on Carole Landis and Cary Grant dating chatter at Ocean Park events while Eddie Albert undergoes tonsil surgery. Olivia de Havilland Joan Fontaine rivalry rumors, and Ina Lee baby gossip with Robert Stevenson. Also notes Bing Crosby Babe Didrickson charity golf, Fort Worth Arkansans gifts, and Sonja Henie film backdrops in Iceland.

Hollywood Carole Landis Cary Grant Ocean Park Eddie Albert Olivia de Havilland Joan Fontaine Virginia Gilmore Fritz Lang Rose Lee June Havoc Gypsy Harper's Bazaar Bing Crosby Babe Didrickson Inglewood Arkansas Bob Burns Arkansans Rowe Dean Brothers Gene Fowler Will Ann Baxter Wise Withers Jane P.a.s Joyce Matthews Milton Berle South America Abbott and Costello Victor Moran and Mack Miss Lee

Our Children By Angelo Patri on In Laws and Marriage

Advice on newly married children urging parents to step back and let young couples build their own home. Emphasizes restraint, minimal interference, and giving time for peace and unity, with admonitions about avoiding overinvolvement and blaming in laws. Thanksgiving note: foreign condiments may be scarce and costly per commerce department.

Sarer The Bell Syndicate, Inc Department of Commerce

Aviation boom fuels civilian piloting surge nationwide

Washington Daybook notes a dramatic rise in civilian flying with aviation groups predicting that one in 100 Americans may hold a pilot license in coming years. Doane College's CPTP outcomes, growth of model aviation, civil air patrol revival, parachute jumping, and air flivver use in military logistics illustrate a broad expansion of air activity and peacetime aviation ambitions.

Washington Aviation Association United States

Little Kettles Aid Needy in Monroe Holiday Drive

Red Salvation Army kettles debut in three downtown Monroe locations the F W Woolworth store The Palace and near the post office to fund Christmas dinners for transients. Funds do not conflict with Good Fellows aid for needy families. women clubs and the L B Faulk Legion post will supervise kettles on rotating days with press notices for schedule. A New Mexico population figure notes 423317 in 1930 rising to 528687 in 1940.

Salvation Army Monroe F. W. Woolworth Palace Good Fellows Women's L. B. Faulk Legion Post

Last of Huff-Daland crew reaches New Orleans

In December 1926 the final group en route to Peru for cotton dusting operations aboard Huff-Daland Dusters ships arrived in New Orleans. Passenger steamers and freighters will depart New Orleans today. Also, 445 registered to vote in the January 18 waterworks election. registration closes December 18. Fifth District Medical Society elected officers for the coming year with Dr L Perot as president and Dr Nash Collins as vice president. Dr D L Hirsch elected secretary. Dr Mortis Fishbein attended and spoke on Business and Professional Ethics.

Peru Huff-Daland Dusters’ Corporation New Orleans B. D. Hodges Fifth District Medical Society L. Perot Nash Collins Ihi D. L Hirsch Mortis Fishbein

Britain’s WWI loan from US and 1949 balance details

Britain borrowed 4.277 billion dollars in cash from the United States during World War I. Before funding the debt in 1922 it paid 202,181.41 dollars in principal and 357,596,637 dollars in interest. Since then it has paid 232,000,000 dollars in principal and 1,232,776,5]8 dollars in interest, still owing 5,651,792,208 dollars on November 18, 1949, of which 4,468,000,000 dollars is principal and 1,283,792,208 dollars in accrued interest.

Great Britain United States

Radio Schedule Highlights From a 1940s Station

Radio Monday features a dense schedule across CST and EST with a mix of programs including The Vagabonde Captain Midnight's Serial and The Three Suns Trio. Highlights cover news segments by Lowell Thomas Hedda Hopper reflections and musical hours from James Melton and The CBS Concert Orchestra.

Tom Mix Morlal—who W. van Dyne Ohs Denver Abe Edwin Hill Cha Basic Chicago Dance Orchestra Hedda Hopper Conpole dhs-Dixie Brasil Nbe-Red Npe-Blue Frank Parker Cis-Hassee Burl Ives ce-Dixie Jack Armstrong Mbs-West Three Suns Lowell Thomas Nbc Nbe Lanny Ross Dbs-Basic Morgan Mbs Avalcade Nhe Parks and Wally Cai Tinney The Charioteers Wallenstein Dr. Hagen Cbhs Eimer Davis Cbs Nbe-Blue Radio Theatre Dbhs Gabriel Heatter Brewster Orson Welles Cba Gypey Fiddles Nbe-Blue Juaniza Cbs-East Blondie Wood

Riv Moore and Sue Ellen at Oak Hill

Sue Ellen visits Riv Moore at Colonel Moore's Oak Hill plantation as he fights for life after a crash. Johnny Harris, her husband in name only, remains distant while Riv's lover struggles with love, guilt, and loyalty. The night scene unfolds with family tensions, a dying man, and a stormy future for Sue Ellen.

Riv Johnny Phas Colonel Moore Oak Hill Evenin Sue Ellen Jennie Sam Falen Toby Sue Elien Warren Deedora Deedora Sue Eilen Deedora Moore Memphis Magnolia House Washington Aunt Car Aunt Pleas Aunt Jennie Riv Moore Car

Coast Guard Recruiting Visit in Monroe Detailing Entry Rules

Chief Boatswain's Mate B B Rawle of the U S Coast Guard recruiting service is in Monroe through Wednesday to contact men interested in enlistment. Requirements: 18 to 36, U S citizen, no criminal record, grammar school graduate, good health. The coast guard offers courses in high school subjects, aviation, engineering, navigation, seamanship, and more with options at trade schools or by correspondence. Eligible draft-age men may enlist. contact at the local post office or write to the Coast Guard at Shreport.

B. B. Rawle United States Coast Guard Monroe Coast Guard United States

Singing Meet Is Held Here Sunday

The Missouri Pacific Booster club first Sunday of the month singing convention was held at the club on Ouachita avenue Sunday evening. It was declared the best attended and most enthusiastic in months with the Martin Temple colored quartet and soloists performing. Representants came from South Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas. Mrs. Fred Wilson serves as publicity man.

Missouri Pacific Booster Club Ouachita Avenue Martin Temple Arkansas Mississippi Texas Fred Wilson

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