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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1920
Page
1
A partial Senate report on production and reconstruction prompts calls for drastic federal action to curb profiteering in coal. The House oversight aims to reorganize shipping programs and separate from related agencies as lawmakers seek continued investigation and regulated coal distribution.
Major James Gillen of Wisconsin urged the separation of the Shipping Board and the Emergency Fleet Corporation to allow focused management of war era assets. He proposed assigning experienced shipping personnel to oversee each organization’s affairs. The witness argued the split would streamline operations and restore attention to wartime assets valued around 1.6 million dollars.
Geneva reports a League of Nations plan to halt armament expansion and bring about a global disarmament accord with council intervention. In Washington, Navy Secretary Daniels warns against alliances to curb builds, arguing U.S. must defend its assets and avoid binding pacts. A Senate resolution calls for a 50 percent five year cut if Britain and Japan join in.
City Drug Store is a new enterprise in West Monroe owned by Monroe resident Fred C Amman. The main street shop features modern fixtures a registered pharmacist in charge and prompt prescription service delivering across Monroe and the West Side with inviting beverages offered on site.
Paris dispatches report Constantine will not remain long on the Greek throne and may abdicate in favor of Prince George, Duke of Sparta, with a brief interim. The royal party leaves Lucerne for Athens amid cheers as they travel home.
Tucker and wife and Leonard Lowe, lecturers of the House of David, Benton Harbor Michigan, have arrived in Monroe to lecture on lower Siard Street for the next few afternoons and nights. Members shun shaving and hair is worn long and waist length, a peculiarity of the sect. The House of David is said to number several thousand and to have representatives worldwide.
London reports a military inquiry into Cork fires that swept the city over the weekend. Cork mayor and two Sinn Fein MPs are summoned to explain claims in a dispatch to foreign ambassadors. Sir Hamar Greenwood says auxiliary police did not ignite the flames and notes lack of incendiary bombs. Truce hopes in Ireland are said to be shattered by the events.
Citizens urged to donate to the Goodfellows Club to ensure Christmas gifts for Monroe's needy children. The appeal lists contributions to date and stresses that without more funds many tots face a joyless holiday. Also mentions Argentina denying withdrawal notification to the League of Nations per its foreign office briefing.
Postmaster John T. Bryant reports residents of Monroe and Ouachita are cashing in war savings stamps at a rapid rate. For months the numbers rise as Christmas nears with daily turnovers from $500 to $1,000. He urges people to buy more stamps rather than cash in, calling it a splendid investment.
B M Jackson Ouachita parish county farm agent was active on the program during the North Louisiana Agricultural Agents convention session in Ruston Louisiana. He will lunch with the Rughton Chamber of Commerce board of directors and attend a reception hosted by the organization tomorrow evening.
Electors cast ballots with low turnout as Ouachita parish picks two delegates and the Fifth District selects two for the constitutional convention in Baton Rouge. In Monroe, a school banking system using automatic teller machines teaches thrift, with $61,145.40 saved by New Orleans schools last year. A Fire Station No. 1 truck collided with a Studebaker on DeSiard Street causing about $300 in damages. no injuries reported.
Fred Haywood alias Bob Brooks, a Negro, is under arrest in Monroe on a hog stealing charge near Arkansas City Arkansas. Sheriff Grant Deputy Sheriffs Roper Coverdale and Tarver and city detective took him into custody without major trouble after he resisted at first. Authorities say he is believed wanted on several Arkansas charges.
A Geneva dispatch quotes United States Senator Medill McCormick expressing doubt about the League of Nations. He says the league may be smothered by member eloquence and that too much time is wasted on verbiage, hindering its goals.
Monroe city officials and property owners will meet at City Hall on Thursday night to discuss paving North Third Street from DeSiard to Forsythe. The talks cover paving type, width, permanent water and gas connections, financing, and the city’s share under a $1.45 million bond program. About 1.5 miles would be paved at an estimated $50 000 to $76 000, with water mains already installed and hydrant connections ready.
City officials invite all citizens to a 7:30 p.m. meeting at West Monroe School Auditorium to discuss the bond issue and other important matters.
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