GREEKS SURGE AFTER fleeing foes in Agrocastro area
Reported fighting intensifies around Agrocastro area as Greek forces push forward after clashes with enemy units. Italian bases are cited in the broader conflict context.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1940
Page
1
Carnarvon Castle Reaches Montevideo After Battle
Bombing raids on London devastate the capital as Nazi air forces intensify attacks. Casualties reported are high and many people are believed trapped in shelters amid ongoing raids.
Construction Of Zamp Causes Revisions Schedule
A city project titled Construction Of Zamp prompts schedule revisions and updated timelines. Officials confirm adjustments affect project milestones and resourcing. Local agencies coordinate to minimize disruption and communicate new dates to the public.
Army o Sell Old Mules and Bayonets Fees
Fragmentary OCR notes describe military auctions or sales of old mules and bayonets with fees. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but the item indicates a sale or transfer process for army gear. The text hints at fees and inventory but lacks clear details.
City approves streets project and funding for improvement
Authorities authorize a city streets project funded by Avisienal and other sources. The plan outlines seven phases, with completion targeted over months, weather permitting. Missioner Tidwell confirms progress and expects final completion soon after favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avisienal Funds
VPA
Mt Roe
Moone
Robin Finds Home at Avery Island
A bristly injured robin is cared for by Mr Gilbert Black and flown to New Orleans for release. Conservation officials consider the bird’s new home at Avery Island as the city weighs risks from prowling cats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin
Avery Island
NEW Geulbans
Dee Ee
Petey
Tone
Wes
St Bas
Gilbert Black
Hon
New Orleans
Geents
U S Rejecting Many Draftees
A historical report notes widespread disqualifications of draftees by medical boards during wartime. It cites dental defects among the leading causes, with mental deficiencies and other health issues contributing to high rejection rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etemy
Albpaais
Ilsus
Peer
Revised figures announced by Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C. on December 9. the Agriculture Department released revised cotton production estimates for 1929. States show area planted, acres harvested, and bales produced with state totals and year over year changes. Estimates include Missouri Louisiana Texas Tennessee Alabama and others, with per acre yields and total production adjusted to reflect new census data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washeston
Colfen
Acre
Anehudedt
Missouri
Tennessee
Stadt
Alabora Ltd
Zeit CO
Texas
Reppett
Jones
Arizona
Arkansas
Uatasias
Mississippi
German Freighter Thwarted by British Raids at Sea
The German freighter Idarwald failed to run the British blockade off the south Cuban coast and was intercepted by a British cruiser, which boarded and took down the swastika flag. Reports conflict over whether the ship was torpedoed or captured, with crew fate unknown and Cuban authorities awaiting next Navy updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Devo
Navy
Freihter
Thorwald
Diomede
Mexico
Disceuss
OBS
Brees
Havana
Cubao
Tanpieu
Alexico
Span
Navy Department
Isle of Pines
Navy Departmento
Wellan
Jamaica
British Italians clash on new front in North Africa fighting
British forces report capturing about 300 prisoners in western Egypt as clashes erupt south of Sidi Barrani on a road front. The move follows weeks of stalemate with Italian expeditionary forces and involves Allied troops including Australian and New Zealand units. Italian leadership shake up cited as background to the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatte
Feagot
Arene
British African Command
Ath Palsh Desert
Egypt
Trajans
Sidi Barrant
Rodolfo Graciants
Graciant
Tremile
Mediterranean
Sidi Borrany
Beertian
Stoads
Mussolini
Jones Returns From Vacation to New Orleans
Governor J. Fred Jones arrived aboard the U S Tolea after a 16 day Central American cruise. He said Latin American countries seek closer ties with the United States and especially New Orleans port and predicted more tourism and spending. He met Cuban Panamanian Costa Rican and Honduran officials and discussed Canal Zone workers and local shipyard efforts. He was escorted by Major General Fanderford Jarmon and conferred with James Crutcher before returning to Baton Rouge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
San Jones
U. S. Tolea
United States
Raymond H. Fleming
Jackson Barracks
Thalia Street Docks
Sam
Jones
Steve Alford
Posice
Canal
Fanderford Jarmon
Louisiana State University
Canal Zone
New Orleans Shipyard, Inc
Baton Rouge
James H. Crutcher
Louisiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ierce
Agrocastro
Alona
Carnarvon Castle
Montevideo
London
Air Force
Congress
ARMY
Ted Sieh
Pee
Zea
Fay
Batuer
Theo
Pete Boven
Viera
U.S
Department OF Agriculture
New Front
Foray
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