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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1940
Page
3
The Monroe News-Star describes itself as an independent newspaper that prints news impartially and supports what it believes to be right while opposing what it believes to be wrong, regardless of party politics.
The National Safety Council warns that bad weather more darkness and holiday rush fuel what they call the Yuletide massacre. Officials’ leniency with drivers plus friendly pedestrians threaten safety, and cooperation between motorists and pedestrians is urged to improve December deaths and injuries and sustain highway safety gains.
The Dies Committee cites Dr. Manfred Zapp of Transocean News Service praising American press resistance. The piece argues American papers, despite flaws and censorships, provide the best Europe war coverage and credit correspondents who risk their lives.
The piece notes Wendell Willkie may devote more effort to public speaking beyond campaigning. It argues speech is seductive and requires discipline, with Willkie’s early, offhand style giving way to prepared addresses. As his campaign wore on, his talks grew sharper and more organized.
In federal courts new citizens from Europe nations like Andryjan Blazekivich Bind ofer Schmidt Van Dusen Caastar Greenstein Jejul Kyasznitska Mooney Tsopanis Chrizantoupolos hear a judge affirm America as home. They see peacetime duties and taxes yet still believe the United States remains the last best hope.
The National Tobacco Tax Conference pegs the current fiscal year tax take near 100 million dollars from tobacco. Federal rates rose in 1940, with state yields up 13 percent, and many states have tobacco tax cents per pack ranging from two to five.
A local drive targets excessive red and green neon storefront lights on major roadways to reduce driver confusion. The effort notes many motorists mistake signs for traffic lights, citing real misreads and near accidents as evidence. It mentions Paul Thompson and his agency, plus a note on SEC plans regarding dividends for utilities.
Jimmie Fidler reports on Mary Healy and Peter Lind Hayes sealing on Christmas Day. He notes Edgar Leslie’s protest over Tin Pan Alley, Katharine Hepburn’s comeback buzz, and various Hollywood rumors about DeMille, Lang, and others, with playful asides on industry feuds and antics.
Washington tightens security as war and navy departments require badges for civilian staff and visitors. Army and Navy offices will screen entries with guards, photos, and identification, with Uniforms debated but not required yet. White House grounds remain closed to some visitors while fingerprinting continues for staff and reporters.
Fifteen years ago December 9125 Mro and Mrs Milling Bernstein receive extensive social entertainments from many friends in a charming, informal Bach affair. Siren Shenker of New Orleans welcomed by friends, while Mrs Sam Kaplan visits New Orleans. Miss Elizabeth McGuire, LSU cheerleader, gains honors after being gifted a touring car by Baton Rouge dealers, which she modestly declines. Mrs L Baer and Mr A Baer return from Napoleonville after weeks with Mrs S Kiotz.
A critique of group punishments in schools argues they undermine justice and discipline. It urges individual accountability and warns parents to resist collective penalties while promoting better teaching. The piece notes a leaflet on sex instruction by Angelo Patri and how to obtain it from The Munroe News-Star office.
Funeral services held at the Baptist church for Dr Louis A. Sholars 65 who died at his home Saturday. Survivors include his widow Mrs Branch Ernest Srs a brother John Sholars and cousin Allan Sholars born Monroe. He graduated from Louisiana State University and trained at Baltimore and Tulane. He spent two years in South Africa aiding inmates in British concentration camps. Also noted: Kennet C Fisher son of Thomas C Fisher Monroe recently entered the US Army at MacDill Field Florida under Lt Col Charles L Clifford. Salt mines of Romania capable of meeting world demand.
A collection of quirky notes from various cities includes a guest staying in Enterprise Oregon. a pile of neckties mailed in St Joseph Missouri. a poetry Copter stunt near Montevideo Minnesota. a coin penn y display in Minneapolis weighing 14 tons to support defense related demand at a bank.
A 24 year old amateur climber identified as Mrs Feith Giver was killed when she fell about 290 feet from a Tajana Dansen cliff in Los Angeles. Her husband Cee was cut and bruised in the incident.
In Fulton Missouri a hunter fired at a skunk or thought he did. He then tied a cord to the animal’s neck and dragged it along. The leash pulled suddenly and the dog or animal trotted beside him as both ran in opposite directions.
A humorous note describes a camouflage artist disguising a uniform last night and Eo failing to locate it this morning, leaving the item missing and creating a lighthearted mishap.
Fragmentary notes describe a theatrical parade of characters including Boris and the pages of Bos, with references to New York writers such as Frank O'Mally and Rex Stout. The text hints at hotel management trials and gadget schemes to modernize key control, amid a noisy festival of names and scenes.
The Navy Department announced accelerated recruiting of student pilots for the fleet and the creation of three new naval reserve aviation bases. A 25 000 trained fliers by 1945 goal was set with Pensacola Jacksonville and Corpus Christi serving as training centers starting next April. By July 1942 centers will enroll about 800 student pilots monthly.
A December broadcast schedule outlines radio segments with dance orchestras and musical performances. It includes names like Joann Piet and Raymond G. Swlig, lists times from 7:00 to 11:00 pm, and mentions The Contente Cre tities and National Radio Phorum Quartet among featured acts.
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