22 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
1
A chaotic withdrawal described as a catastrophe unfolds in ongoing combat, with the retreat sweeping through the frontline areas. Reports indicate heavy pressure from opposing forces and significant disruption to nearby settlements as the conflict intensifies.
Reported fighting continued on the Karelia isthmus and Petsamo sector with Finnish forces holding lines while Soviet attacks were repelled. Soviet air activity persisted in Lapland as Helsinki received fuel and pamphlets amid a heavy snowstorm and three days of bombing that caused civilian casualties.
A historical fragment notes congressmen declining to back a third party movement. Reporters cite discussions with the President and reactions from major figures as the public eye weighs potential electoral impacts and party alignment.
Miami Beach officials agreed to help in a federal investigation tied to former gang figures linked to Al Capone interests. The FBI presence increased last summer with more agents planned for this winter as authorities pursue a tax related case and related activities.
Berlin reports two more Nazi treason executions as Erich Scheer, a Witten postal official, and Bruno Stanik of Beubhen are beheaded for inciting against the regime and feeding Polish intelligence with secret reports, raising the yearly total to 41.
Obituary notes plans for funeral services for V Frank Lynn a Monroe merchant who built a wholesale cash and carry grocery business from 1926. He is survived by his former wife two daughters and several brothers and sisters including Jo Jo Lynn of Kansas City and R H Lynn of Archibald with his aged parents Mr and Mrs Jo Jo Lynn of Archibald.
The Greek steamer Alikmon about 4900 tons ran ashore 35 miles south of Cape Henry Virginia while bound from Baltimore to Galveston. It carried no cargo and drew roughly 14 feet of water. Coast guardsmen stood by and a cutter was to arrive later today to assist.
The choir at Central Baptist Church plans Christmas carols in the south end Sunday night after service. Pastor Rev. D. D. Cantrell asks people with knowledge of sick and shut-in persons to phone him.
KEARNEY Neb It takes a lot to discourage Santa Claus but at a Christmas party for residents of Kearney State College wemers dormitory Santa’s belt broke and he beat a hasty exit He reappeared only to have his best break again He disappeared permanently. DES MOINES In E Ro Michel marks up a credit point for his wife back seat driving He told a municipal court judge he failed to heed her warning that he was doing a foolish thing when he speeded up to pass another car The judge fined him 15 dollars for speeding.
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