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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1940
Page
4
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The expansion of national defense requires relocating more than 1,500 old-time Georgia farm families from piney woods areas as anti-aircraft guns to be set up threaten civilian dwellers. Evacuation affects Taylor's Creek Willis Clyde communities in Liberty and Bryan counties with new farms and homes funded. The move, though peaceful in intention, carries a wartime severity for residents tied to generations of farms and memories.
The British chancellor Sir Kingsley Wood reports daily war spending rising from about 21 million to over 36 million pounds, with yearly totals likely surpassing 15 billion. He notes heavy taxation and deficits, contrasts Britain’s vast empire resources with Germany Italy and Japan, and warns the financial strain could bite as Hitler and Mussolini push war plans. The piece also cites seizure of goods and devalued paper currency contributing to Europe’s misery and uncertainty.
A Baltimore writer H. L. Mencken is cited for a sweeping joke about mankind’s inferiority. The piece links his tone to concerns about Europe and the Orient and questions whether civilized peoples’ violence undermines peace and goodwill. It humorously imagines insects ruling the world to end human strife.
The National Railroad Adjustment Board grants full seniority and nearly two years back pay to a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive engineer dismissed in February 1939 for reporting to work intoxicated. The case raises questions about state penalties for operating after a drunken finding and echoes debate over government rulings on safety versus fairness.
The Dies committee compiled a 900 page report on Corwinists in the United States. Many citizens could voice an opinion using three strong words.
A satirical sketch imagines Fiorello LaGuardia as secretary of war issuing ultimatums to nations. He pings allies and enemies alike while refusing to meet a caller about a steam shovel, insisting he is too busy to spare a minute.
Long guidance for teachers and parents on easing homework pressure. Emphasizes calm study, focused lessons, and brief reviews over cramming. Encourages organizing term work, selecting main points, and involving students in marking texts to save time and reduce strain.
Washington Daybook profiles Senator Walter F. George of Georgia as the new chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The piece notes his long senate tenure since 1922, his independent stance toward the New Deal, close ties with Cordell Hull, and his reputation as a gifted speaker with memory to recite speeches verbatim.
An executive of The Society for the Prevention of Calling Sleeping Car Porters George faced press questions on a platform and policy. The senator asked why not call them by their right names, a notion that appears underexplored in public discourse.
Dr and Mrs C P Gray home welcomed Will D King Jr and Charles Wise Jr for a holiday dancing party with a stringed orchestra and Miss Carol Flower guiding new dance figures. Dorothy Cook Zeagler from New Orleans visited relatives D S Cook and A A Zeagler. Helen Barbour travels to Vicksburg for holidays. Mrs T E Wright and Mrs Fred Eubanks hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Lydia Heflin with Eunice Wright directing guests to the dining room and gifting.
Lycoming county jail inmates reluctant to leave have been explained by Sheriff Jacob F. Mathews. Wardens sent nine legally killed deer to the jail, and venison is now the main course at meals.
In Columbus Indiana Mr and Mrs C F Whittington paid the physician who delivered their daughter with 70 nickels all from the new Jefferson issue announced as their payment for services in the event.
The 196th Cavalry Regiment of the Illinois National Guard will depart Urbana in four groups for Camp Beauregard Louisiana within 10 days for a year of active duty. The first group of 228 men departs December 12 and arrives December 16. The second and third groups of 212 and 309 men depart December 16 and arrive December 17 and 18. The fourth group of 440 men leaves December 17 arriving December 18.
Miss Rosa Murray, chief clerk of a draft board, described an angry caller demanding who she was and why she was being contacted. The caller revealed a note directing a call to Miss Murray and apologized for the mistaken identity.
Fire at the Hendreds home caused minor damage but smoke affected their canary. Firefighters rushed the bird to an inhalator and revived it with oxygen.
In a St Paul grocery store Eugene L Santa and William E Claus greeted each other with playful names as one worker announced his identity as Claus and the other replied as Santa in a light hearted moment.
AURORA Neb Tobe Catlett bought a chest of drawers at a sale for cents. On the way home a drawer opened and an envelope containing 165 dollars dropped out. The find adds a surprising sum to an ordinary purchase.
The article notes that a 15 year period shows a standard model with 4500 parts, a best selling model from a decade earlier with 6000 parts, and a current low priced model containing 16000 parts. It explains why modern car production requires more workers than in the 1920s.
Jimmie Fidler reports on stars and film buzz. Joel McCrea ranks among wealthiest in the colony, Desi Arnaz may return by Xmas to co star in Havana, and Rita Hayworth’s father Eduardo Cansino eyes a comeback with the Duncan Sisters in LA. Myrna Loy divorce headlines and previews of Philadelphia Story and Border Legion cited.
A New York text notes the revival of silent cinema led by Lon Chaney in the Hunchback of Notre Dame reissue alongside the new film with Charles Laughton. It also covers Sammy Kaye’s crowd directing stunt at the Commodore where Otto Klemperer appears, and debates film censorship boards.
Reynolds News editor and publishers were fined 15 pounds each and ordered to pay 10 pounds costs after convictions on two censorship violation charges. A third charge about Malta defense and fortifications was dismissed for lack of evidence. The article notes prior censor approvals and related stories on Rhine mines and British aircraft in the Mediterranean.
Radio WEDNESDAY DEC 11 schedule outlines CST adjustments and a full night of programs across stations. Notable acts include Captain Midnight, The Reveries, Dancing Music Orchestra, Lone Ranger drama, Amos and Andy, and Edna Hopper on Movies with news and dance sequences throughout the evening.
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