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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1939
Page
2
fragmented OCR text of a literary piece titled The Once Over by OL Phillips appears with garbled phrases and stray characters. the readable fragments mention workers the world unite and a question about the meaning of the work.
Columnist Jimmie Fidler discusses political talk show trends and voter engagement as Americans watch late night programs shape public opinion. The piece notes Roosevelt era proposals and potential conventions, reflecting on media influence and public sentiment.
A concise Washington Daybook snippet from an archival issue notes brief items of interest and schedule highlights. The text preserves period tone while listing anonymous events and recurring notices without sensational detail.
A unclear fragment mentions Dr Morris and health notes. The text references a family health topic and café context but lacks coherent details or identifiable events or quotes. Further readable content needed for a precise, fact-based summary.
Disjointed text mentions a sheetmetal worker post and varied anecdotes from 1959 including medical topics and entertainment column notes. References to a government office, cancer discussion, Joan Davis contract renewal, and industry chatter mix with garbled names and locations, reflecting an erratic OCR page.
In Little Rock Arkansas, 12 city aldermen refused a tax levy to fund a judgment and were found in contempt of court. They were sentenced to 10 days in jail and a $50 fine for one member, but the council later unanimously voted to suspend all sentences and change the levy. The piece argues for mediation spaces to avoid heated debates before decisions.
A Swiss invention showcased a cinema with scent scents capable of 4000 different odors. Roses and other visuals trigger automatic aromas via airborne devices in the theater. The project by two Swiss engineers raises questions about future movie experiences. Churchill’s famous quip about Russia is cited.
A vignette on family meals shows lamb hash causing a child to eat despite dislike. It stresses parental influence on children's speech, manners, attitudes, and actions and the responsibility adults have for shaping young minds. Mr. Patri offers guidance to parents and teachers, with reply details via Monroe News-Star.
A comic strip titled Mopsy by Gladys Parker appears featuring Nance, a 10 month old figure, and a humorous scene about a fraternal gathering. The strip explores social humor through light, domestic imagery.
Virginia Norman, a longtime servant in Monroe families, dies at 1107 Adams Street. Her funeral is set for Tuesday at 2 pm at St James Church. Parents were enslaved. she helped white friends and supported her children’s education. Submarine visibility claims are noted from military observers under calm water conditions at 50 feet.
The agriculture club of Northeast Junior College hosts an all day exhibit and sale in room 101 of the main building. The display showcases the nine club products with an auction in the afternoon to raise funds for club needs.
The cantata Prepare Him Room by Rosmary Hadley was presented Sunday night at First Methodist Church West Monroe under GC Williams with Miss Maida McClendon at the piano and a fine choir. The Christmas Story pageant accompanied the service with the offering to the Christmas Basket fund and baskets for needy families. White Christmas themes prompted gifts to fill the baskets. The note mentions an engine overheating due to a heavy foot.
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