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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1940
Page
4
Instructional note explains dialing daily and Sunday extensions after 7 pm. It mentions HEWS STAR and MORRING WOR and outlines when to call by telephone hours and extensions. The fragment preserves names and time reference while indicating a guidance on contacting the two services.
The piece argues for civilian valor in war, praising Britain’s George Cross and comparing civilian bravery to the Victoria Cross. It highlights ordinary workers enduring bombed shelters and resumed duties, asserting civilians deserve medals as much as soldiers and even in peacetime.
A New York publicity firm allegedly exploits the letter to editor privilege by distributing forged letters under real names, paying writers to submit favorable notes about a movie star. For every three letters published, the agency pays one dollar plus postage, prompting editors to strictly verify submissions.
The piece notes a boom in building family trees driven by curiosity and vanity, with genealogists prospering from Americans before the war and drawing high prices for distant lineage. It cites lavish expenditures on ancestry despite limited practical returns, yet argues the industry keeps money circulating.
London remains a premier diplomatic post though its role has shifted. Levees and ceremonial rites fade as U S Britain relations seek practical prowess. the London ambassador watches for a balance of prestige and effective diplomacy in a modern alliance.
A collage of wittyobservations and satirical notes from City and national figures. The piece parodies Christmas myths with a Santa Claus reveal and humor about public figures, horses, politics, and sports. It notes taxes, billboards, and a tragicomedy tone about modern life.
Angelo Patri warns that laughter at jokes about appearance, bad manners, or thievery harms children. He argues such humor teaches disrespect and pilfering. adults should applaud only decent, healthy humor and guide parents and teachers to address child development. He invites inquiries via Bell Syndicate contact.
The 1940 census figures set the stage for reapportionment battles as Congress must act within 60 days. States gaining seats may avoid redistricting by adding at large representatives, while losing seats trigger district redraws. The issue spotlights unequal districts, with example gaps such as Samuel Dickstein over Donald L. O'Toole, signaling potential partisan maneuvering.
Dec 15 1925 of Monroe news notes Sterling Castle and Mona Atkins return to the city living on Morris avenue Castle to join Monroe Hardware. Guests include Mr and Mrs Peason Kneeland Phillips Wisconsin arriving Jan 9 H R Speed hosting George Clark Kansas City visiting sister Mrs W V Gables Walker Riser Ruston H C Ulrich to Camden N J Comstocks drive to New Orleans for holidays J P Brown and wife plan Christmas in New Orleans by car.
Lancaster, Pa. James Candel Jr. a 312 year old insisted he lived on Locust street. policemen searched for his home nearly an hour before learning Locust street was in Columbia ten miles away. His father had also called after losing him in Christmas crowds.
In Waterbury a woman driver parked beside a pipe acting as a meter stand. A boy directed her to insert coins into the hollow pipe. Three cents disappeared through the tube. The youngster returned with chewing gum to seal the gag and left.
Washington reports the Congressional Record will move from a two to a three column format starting January 3 with the 79th congress, a change authorized by a joint committee on printing. Printer A. E. Giegengack said the shift could save about 280000 overall and reduce page length by over an inch per page.
John Russell Fifield, a tall ten year old, shocks theater cashiers by shoving his birth certificate along with a dime through the ticket window to confirm his eligibility for the ten cent admission.
The eight hour working day was inaugurated in Germany through regulations passed in 1918 and 1919, marking a major shift in labor standards and the length of the work week. The reforms reflected early postwar labor policy changes and influenced industrial practice across the country.
In Maxwell California a goose fell from the sky and struck hunter L. L. Barrett on the head, knocking him unconscious. Two doctors in Barretts hunting party revived him.
A duck emerged from a city park lake and paused on the ice near the shore. Its tail feathers froze to the surface, trapping it until a park foreman arrived to extract the bird and return it to safety.
Awards totaling $10,000 await metal workers for the best suggestions to aid in speeding the American industrial defense program. Establishment of the awards was announced by C. Donald Dallas, president of Revere Copper and Brass, Inc, who said it was a direct reply to Defense Commissioner William Knudsen's assertion that defense production was lagging. Dallas said the nation's industrial plants would post placards announcing details of the Revere award, which offers a first prize of $5,000 and other prizes down to $250.
Jimmie Fidler surveys Hollywood buzz about star romances, director revivals, contracts, and odd anecdotes. He hints George Raft’s influence on Virginia Field, Zanuck name removals, Dietrich’s praise for Von Sternberg, and a dizzying spread of gossip from Marlene Dietrich to Edward Norris and Ann Sheridan.
George Tucker recalls Harry Carey in a conversation about the film Shepherd of the Hike and Carey’s past as Trader Horn. He explains resisting the shepherd role, praises rewritten story elements, and comments on lions, water buffalo, and the implausibility of modern horse operas.
New York December 18 Dr William Edmund Aughinbaugh age 69 died early today from an internal hemorrhage. An author explorer and economist he was born in Westmoreland county Virginia and held posts as associate editor Leslie magazine foreign and export editor New York Commercial and associate editor New York Daily Investment News. He directed the Joint Securities Corporation and wrote titles including A Port for Bolivia Selling Latin America Rats and Men and I Swear by Apollo.
The George Demeris household gained 200 percent in numbers in 1940 as twins arrived twice. Edith Demeris, 24, bore twin boys Monday weighing 5 pounds 11.5 ounces and 6 pounds 2.5 ounces. The first twins, a boy and a girl named George and Georgiana, were born January 4.
Radio listings show a dense December schedule with varied programs and hosts. Notable segments include Captain Midnight, The Quix Kids, Amos and Andy, and War News updates. The lineup features dance orchestras, news broadcasts, dramatic series, and special features across multiple stations and time blocks.
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