Who’s Who sketches map postwar figures in irony
The article reviews a British edition of Who’s Who, noting caricatured portraits of Hitler Mussolini and Ribbentrop, and praising Nicholas Murray Butler as receiving the longest and most expansive profile. It compares lengths to Roosevelt and Hoover, and mentions Columbia students’ quip about Butler.
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Agata
Herr Hitler
Ming
Ribbentrop
Austria
Sudetenland
Bohemia
Moravia
Memel
Berlin
Neilet
Street
Munber
Goebbels
Sussolini
Ciano
Albania
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Franco
France
America
Great
Earth
Nicholas Murray Butler
Mussolini
Hitler
Chamberlain
Praskiant Roosevelt
Butler
Roosevelt
Hoover
Columbia
Morningside Heights
Nicholas
Smiths and Public Attitude Toward Honest Politics
The author argues Americans now favor honest politics and support cleaner government, citing the film Mr Smith Goes to Washington. Despite progress, people resist individual responsibility, as local government remains corrupt and wasteful, affecting state and national governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Oserver
United States
Mr. Smith
Wadinghch
Washington
Ambassador Kennedy Denounces Intervention Urge for Peace
The United States ambassador to England, Joseph P. Kennedy, returns home for the holidays and declares there is no reason for America to join the fight. He emphasizes caution, warns against band-wagoning, and notes his duty to advise even as he distances the U S from direct involvement. Germany announces only six jams and jellies to be sold hereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph FP. Kennedy
United States
England
Kennedy
Britain
America
Germany
Stalin Seeks Unsettling Santa List in War Time Column
The piece humorously imagines Joseph Stalin writing Santa with an odd mix of requests including a machine gun bicycle and a moving picture machine. It layers satire on dictatorships and political satire, closing with a jab about Dewey’s presidential ambitions.
Our Children by Angelo Patri
A column exhorts parents and teachers to recognize and cultivate a child's evolving gifts. It argues that using early talents strengthens the individual and benefits others, while shifting interests reflect growth. The piece advises supportive guidance and refers readers to Patri’s booklet Annoying Habits with a request for ten cents and mailing address.
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Angelo Patri
Monroe News-Star
Postoffice
Station O
New York
N. Y
Finland Aid Debated as Neutrality Law Faces War Strain
Washington Daybook discusses U S aid to Finland amid the Finnish-Russian conflict, noting the neutrality act test and a proposed $10 million loan from the Export-Import Bank for civilian relief and to spur munition purchases. It recalls Finland’s debt history and wartime contributions, alongside grim U S traffic death figures for late 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Janez
Federal
Finland
United States
Rotary Club backs new wartime relief request to Congress
The Rotary Club and civic groups including Lions Kiwanis and the Chamber of Commerce support sending a resolution to Congressman Riley J Wilson urging funding for Monroe’s relief and a new post office to handle growing business. The piece notes the post office is currently inadequate and highlights winter travel and snow considerations for local events and guests from Cincinnati and Toledo.
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Rotary Club
Congress
Riley J. Wilson
Merree
Lions
Kiwenis
Rotary
Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Ferriday Theater Safe Recovered In Mississippi River Region
A burglar safe stolen from the Melz Arcace theater in Ferriday Louisiana was found about 10 miles north on Lake St John by State Police and Concordia parish officers. The safe weighed about 1000 pounds and contained 21 in nickels and 150 in pennies. Burglars entered through the front door and are thought to be the same group that robbed Gaude’s Service Station in Natchez Mississippi where a nearby 8 pound safe was later found in a Hamburg cemetery with 400 in cash and other papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferriday
Melz-Arcace
Lugene Regillio
Concordia
Natchez
Audley B. Conner
Ferriday begins crepe myrtle planting beautification drive
Ferriday Louisiana reports progress on a $250 crepe myrtle tree planting program led by Mayor E W Vogt and Police Chief Ef Burkin. The project funds beautification in several parts of town, sponsored by the city and Ferriday Woman's Club, expected to boost town attractiveness.
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Ferriday
E. W. Vogt
Burkin
Ferriday Woman's Club
Nephritis The Silent Kidney Foe In 1997 Death Toll
Dr Fishbein explains nephritis as a major cause of U S deaths and outlines acute and chronic kidney inflammation. He notes Bright's disease and senile degeneration, signs include urine albumin and blood pressure, stressing early detection, regular exams, infection prevention, and dietary limits to protect kidney function.
Pittman Brothers Sue Over Damages in Federal Case
Pittman Brothers construction firm of New Orleans sues N Neilson Company Inc and a surety in federal court for 14147.57 dollars alleging breach of contract related to foundation work on a new federal building. They say extra work ordered brought the total to 151?050.78 and remain owed 11789.78 plus interest and fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Pittman Brothers Construction Company of
N. Neilson Company, Inc
Neilson Company
Federal
Tulane to Get New Library Building
New Orleans date December 19. President Rufus C Harris announced work would start about February 1 on a new five hundred thousand dollar library building. The structure will house the collections of Tulane and Newcomb college and the Howard memorial library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Rufus C. Harris
Tulane University
Tulane
Newcomb College
Howard Memorial Library
Vivien Leigh Faces Pressure After Gone With the Wind
Hollywood notes probe whether Vivien Leigh can top her iconic role as Scarlett O’Hara. Critics and producer David Selznick warn against overpraising or deeming her a one picture star while predicting a brilliant future if audiences judge fairly and she avoids typecast films.
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Hollywood
Vivien Leigh
Scarlett O'Hara
David
Selznick
Vivien Leiah
Whimsical Doghouse Lodge Proposed for Married Men
An eccentric scheme from New York headlines a Doghouse association offering a hotel base for husbands in trouble. It includes hourly wife checks, color mood rooms, and ready listeners, with six rooms reserved for Doghouse mates and a quirky library notables list, plus grooming gear and a humorous yet sharp note about marital strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Telstra
Doghouse Association
Average Hushard
Doghouse Boys
Schopenhauer
Roger
O E S Officials Named At Bernice
Bernice Louisiana December 19 Special Officers elected at the annual meeting of O FE S Union chapter No. 29 include Mrs. Alice Bennett as worthy patron G. M. Anderson as worthy patron Clint Heard associate patron Mrs Manda Rhee Nolan secretary Lizzie Patterson treasurer Maud Phillips conductress Mrs Clarice Thaxton associate conductress Vera Colvin pianist Emma Pollock marshal Bettie Tanne chaplain Anna Heard warden M Driggers sentinel and star points appointed by the worthy matron Fannie Chance Ada Etta Owen Daisy Garland Flora Colgin Sybil Chance Elécta Traffic experts say night accident causes stem from inadequate visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice
O. FE. S.unio
Alice Bennett
G. M. Anderson
Clint Heard
Bettie Tanne
Anna Heard
M. Driggers
Sentinel
Fannie Chance
Ada
Etta Owen
Ruth
Daisy Garland
Esther
Flora Colgin
Martha
Sybil Chance
Elécta
Radio Tuesday December 19 Schedule Notes
Radio listing shows December 19 programing with Top 40 segment and dance music. Notable items include Sullivan segment at 10 45 and 17 00, plus dance orchestra runs from 11 30 to 2 and repeats of Fidler and Sullivan.
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ALG Consett
Ohad Raymond Chea
Lniele VW
Be. Weal Pyent
Fred Wee
Olewe N
Paul Sullivar
Fidler
Sullivan
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By Preston Grover
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Sweden
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North Pole
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Comseality of Musicr
Cincinnati
Irene Nathanson
Toledo
Ferriday Theater
Gladys Parker
Dr. Morris Fishbein
Journal of the American Medical Association
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the Health Magazine
Fishbein
Pittman Brothers
Jimmie Fidler
Gene Auton
Connie Bennett
Donald Meek
Deanna Churchin
John Payne
Frank Parkes
Burns and Allen
Erle Rhodes
Ivan Kahn
2Th Century-Fox
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Miss Dane
Hedy Lamarr
Henry Fonda
Virginia Bruce
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Bradway
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Arthur Murray
Crewford
Cesag Beene
Style News
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Lungice
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Ann Sheridan
Dan Douglases
Charlotte Merriam
Lowell Parsons
Louis
Rita Heyworth
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Ray Millard
Dee Stork
Expectitt
Marehy
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George Ross
Willa Sapyan
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