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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1939
Page
4
The Monroe News-Star proclaims itself an independent newspaper printing news impartially. It pledges to support what it believes to be right and oppose what it believes to be wrong without regard to party politics.
The piece argues that totalitarian regimes will face retribution for barbarism. It contrasts attacks on Finland and others with Western condemnation, noting Roosevelt's rebuke of Soviet bombing and predicting future judgment of Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini as their aggression runs its course.
The American Association for Social Security warns that glittering but unfounded pension schemes mislead the public and undermine support for sound proposals. It notes federal grants toward state old age pensions will cap at 40 dollars monthly next year, with payments rising only on a sound financial footing.
The piece argues Canadian and European needs during wartime favor bacon cheese and eggs over wheat. It suggests U S wheat growers should shift toward cows sows and hens to use surpluses for domestic mills and reduce wheat production. Western states note past gains but face feed shortages.
The Nebraska unicameral legislature ended its second session by trimming 4 417 000 dollars from the 1939 appropriations, one of the state’s largest budget reductions. Supporters argue the one-house system lowers government costs while critics blame the extended session for delaying needed reforms. Ex mayor Jimmy Walker commented on wartime travel amid music week in New York as some say the music shows contrast to global horror.
A baseball player earning ten thousand a year seeks weekly relief of fifteen dollars claiming unemployment in winter. He contrasts summer work and winter hardship, asking state aid to tide him through the off season.
Washington Daybook notes that Britain cannot easily strike at the German battleship Deutschland or its raiders. The piece recalls Union efforts against the Alabama and explains heavy ships and convoy safety shape British strategy. It highlights British caution, past bold acts by individuals, and the likelihood of eventual engagement near Spanish or Russian fuel routes.
Judge Charles Schuises declares Kings Beb C Lawkine of Shreveport victory ruling that vehicles used to transport liquor can be seized by state officers without a warrant. The decision hailed as a major dry law win and to be used statewide. Easterling returns from New Orleans after credit men session. Plans announced to form Louisiana State Credit Association in Alexandria on June 15. Cumberland Telephone adds two switchboard positions to handle growth, increasing lines to 05, with 2,750 subscribers and rising.
As reported, the American Medical Association highlights the heart as central to health. It cites sleep, fresh air, diet, and infection control, then lists ten commandments to prolong life focusing on rest, moderation, and regular medical checkups.
A writer argues a school board should fund musical instruments for high schoolers. Tony, from a troubled family, discovers music and masters the accordion with lessons and support from a devoted teacher. He avoids trouble, finds purpose, and the piece urges music as essential for adolescence.
Ferriday Louisiana workers begin foundation work for a new federal building to house the post office department and other government services. About 60 to 75 workers are on the site as steel is placed and concrete poured. The cost is estimated at 80 thousand dollars and the building will replace the South Second street structure adjacent to the Meiz Arcade theater. Senator DB Fleming sold the lot to the government.
The Union Parish Home Demonstration club met with Mrs. Floyd Rugg near Farmerville last Friday. More than 39 members and several guests attended as plans for the coming year were discussed and refreshments were served.
In Independence Missouri a housewife described a series of drastic steps she took to curb her husband's drinking. She hit him with a broom locked him out of the house left him taken him back filed and then withdrew a divorce suit poured cold water on him and finally threw hot coffee on him and struck him with the pot eroding teeth. She then quit drinking herself.
Jimmie Fidler reports radio star health woes among W C Fields Don Ameche Edgar Bergen and Dorothy Lamour as overwork from combining radio with films records and personal appearances prompts rest. Notes on Charles Boyer Patsy Kelly Connie Bennett and others add color while Mae Murray and Erich von Stroheim linked to career moves.
New York reports Tobacco Road remains a Broadway staple six years after its debut. The production driven by Kirkland alongside stars like Henry Hull and later Will Geer defies critics, setting longevity records while touring across 41 states and sustaining unique stagecraft and costs. A separate brief notes dancer Carp Lewiecke breaks his ankle during a lively polka performance in Sharon Pennsylvania.
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