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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1940

Page

4

Local News Dispatch Rules and Reprint Policy

The notice outlines Associated Press authentication for news dispatches and reprints. It lists the paper’s business office and editorial rooms, and notes limited hours on Sundays. It mentions exclusive rights to AP content and republication restrictions for special dispatches.

Fas Branham Om York Chicano Atlanta Daline Dewott Louis Tyangisco Los Angele Associated Press Ted Fighta

Christmas Eve Reflections On Peace And Humble Shepherds

The piece weighs the ending and beginnings of life with Christmas Eve at midnight as a global moment. It notes Bethlehem as the original starting point, the star in the heavens, and a gift of peace found by humble shepherds. It emphasizes quiet peace amid war-torn earth and the significance of humble receivers of the message.

Bethlehem

Pins Through the Ages From London to Pins in America

A whimsical London dispatch notes frantic tailors searching between floorboards for pins amid shortages and rising prices. The piece muses on historic pin trade, from medieval bans to Catherine of France and 19th century U S patents, ending with US pin sizes used by entomologists.

London Saville Row England Catherine France John Tinsley Gloucestershire Birmingham Conn United States Lemuel W. Wright

Loans To Argentina Boost Franco Era Trade Ties

Secretary Jesse H. Jones announced a new 60 million dollar loan to Argentina as Spain seeks alignment with the Hispanic world. The Export-Import Bank credit will span five million dollars monthly next year and support peso parity in Buenos Aires. The move follows a currency stabilization loan and shifts influence away from Britain in Argentine trade.

Franco Madrid Adrian C. Escobar Spain Jesse H. Jones Argentina New World Washington Britain United States Buenos Aires Currency Stabilization Fund Uruguay Joan

To The Last Frenchman and Words From Wartime Talks

The passage mocks wartime banter about Britain fighting the French. It notes six months since the last Frenchman remained active and proposes a satirical punishment for those who claimed Britain would fight the French, imagining them served up with their own words on a white dish.

Britain

The Once Over By B L Phillips on Roman Glory

A concise poem by James M. Black critiques Roman pride and conquest. It notes the Greeks and Haile Selassie in historical contexts, contrasts triumphant rhetoric with retreat, and questions the value of military glory.

Telian Vasa Greece Rome James M. Black

Supreme Court Ruling Cheer Up Mud Creek Navigation

A humorous clipping notes a Supreme Court ruling about the Mud Creek river status. The text celebrates the navigability and a favorable decision marked by a six to two vote.

Remembering Supreme Court Upholding Law Traditions

A reminiscence recalls the era when the Supreme Court consistently upheld constitutional statutes. It reflects on past judicial norms, the role of the court in shaping national legal standards, and the enduring question of judicial restraint versus activism.

New York Subway Maps Stir Public Confidence and War Talk

In a citizen's voice, support for national defense merges with praise for army bands and training programs. The piece notes New Yorkers navigate subways and cites Elmer Twitchell quipping about Mayor LaGuardia building lines to reflect growing map literacy.

Elmer Twitchell LeGuardia

The Thief of Bagdad and a Skiing Whispered Chorus

The excerpt mixes a playful lyric about skiing and a remark on Richard Avedon’s Blase Benny in The Thief of Bagdad. Avedon notes a Flying Carpet scene with mild surprise. A friend quips that it is “a last year’s model,” while the piece contrasts winter sport fervor with detached commentary.

Richard Avedon Benny Bagdad Associated Newspapers

Our Children By ANGELO PATRI Christmas Hope and Family Cheer

A Christmas inspirational piece urges peace on earth and personal faith through shared family joy. It notes the enduring human struggle toward the ideal of peace and calls on parents to involve children in festive rituals while promoting hope and resilience. It mentions a leaflet on sex instruction by Angelo Patri and how to request it from the Monroe News-Star.

Patri Angelo Patri Monroe News-Star Postoffice Box Times Square Station New York N. Y The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Hunter Jesse Jones and theater manager Edmund Picha in Washington Daybook

The Washington Daybook profile sketches Jesse Jones famed hunter and federal loan administrator famed for two turkeys in a Maryland shoot and Edmund Picha former manager of the New Amsterdam theater who laments the rise of cinema and a shooting gallery on Broadway. Senator Gerald Nye watches wrestling at Arrica Hall.

Washington Nimrod Scotland Stewart MacDonald Federal Loan Maryland West Virginia McDonald's Jesse Jones Secretary of Commerce Neck of the Woods Broadway Forty-second Brady Ziegfeld Anna New Amsterdam Amsterdam National E Street 42Nd National Theater Edmund Picha Rasslin Arrica Hall Gerald P. Nye North Dakota

Residents Celebrate Holiday Visits Across States

Fifteen years ago in December 1925 families shared holiday guest news. P T Reardon of Charleston W V will stay three months with sons W E and H H Reardon. Dr B O Willis of Leesville La visits sister Mrs B H Scarborough. The Brown family of Shreveport and George McGee of Centenary College spend holidays with parents J D McGee in West Monroe. Grace Foren of L S A visits parents on the west side. W W Tremble announce a baby boy Joseph Hood. Foster Jones returns from Baylor College Waco for the holidays. B Bettis plans holidays in Summerville Tex with relatives.

P. T. Reardon Charleston W. Va W. E. Reardon H. H. Reardon B. O. Willis Leesville, la B. H. Scarborough T. A. Brown Shreveport George McGee Centenary College J. D. McGee West Monroe Mrs. W. W. Tremble Lovers Lane Joseph Hood Foster Jones Baylor College Waco Tex Mrs. B. Bettis Summerville, Tex

Flying Santa Claus Faces Delays In Gift Run Fun

Boston reports Santa and Edward Rowe Snow face heavy winds and poor flying weather delaying Christmas deliveries along New England routes. Snow aims to complete two days’ work in one, visiting over 100 sites from Nantucket lightship to lighthouses and army forts, with a forecast of clearer skies prompting hopeful progress.

Boston Santa New England Edward Rowe Snow Nantucket

Santa Claus With a Gun Draws City Attorney's Dismay

Evansville detective sergeant Paul Bonham, dressed as Santa at a junior chamber party, forgot to remove his pistol holster. Leo Warren, assistant city attorney, quipped about Santa carrying a gun while Bonham blamed the era’s troubles for the choice.

Evansville Ind Paul Bonham Santa Claus Chamber of Commerce Leo Warren

Neighbor keeps bulb burning on Kintner tree for nostalgia

In Louisville Kentucky Mr and Mrs J S Kintner could not have their Christmas tree this year so they placed their family bulb on a neighbor tree where it continues to burn as it did for the past two holidays.

Louisville J. S. Kintner Mary Healy Peter Lind Hayes Otto Kruger Warner Brothers

Cat feeds on sailor’s tinsel in Christmas scare

Lincoln Nebraska Chief Petty Officer Greenwell of the navy recruiting station solved the mystery of missing tinsel on his Christmas tree. The cat ate the tinsel, watched by Greenwell as it dangled and then licked its paws and stood on its hind legs while feeding. The officer notes the cat is thriving on the diet.

Lincoln Neb Greenwell Navy Recruiting Station

Robber flees after mistaken gas station hold up

In Chicago a gunman robbed William Rosener at a filling station. He bought 50 cents worth of gas and paid with a $5 bill. When Rosener offered change, the robber flashed a gun and fled, dropping the $5 bill in the escape. Rosener escaped with the larger bill, losing only 50 cents in the exchange.

Chicago William Rosener Rosener Rossner William Alexander Fort Worth Tex William Saroyan Ernest Hemingway Margaret Lindley Saro

Mayor invites city employee to holiday bar in office

City official A. B. Jenkins hosted a bar with milk in his office during the holiday season. Separately the U S Department of Agriculture estimates about 4.65 million honey bee colonies in the United States.

Salt Lake City A. B. Jenkins United States Department of Agriculture

Jimmie Fidler In Hollywood Gala Gift List

Hollywood gossip column lists celebrity fantasies and playful requests for Santa. Mae West Lana Turner Errol Flynn Vic McLagren Mickey Rooney Joan Crawford and others are mentioned with humorous gift ideas and light holiday quips amid industry notes.

Hollywood Deai Mr. Santa Claus Lana Turner Mae West Ann Sheridan Warner Brothers Eiher John Barrymore Vic McLagren Vic Errol Flynn Lill Mickey Rooney Clark Gable Clark Rooney Yehudi Jack Benny Anatole Litvak Explorers Club

New York Echoes in Letters From Readers

Readers from multiple cities comment on New York life and famous figures. Mrs O O McIntyre reportedly remains at 200 Park Avenue, while Helen Craig speaks authentic Sian language in Johnny Belinda. William Saroyan and Ernest Hemingway are discussed, with Pierre Van Paasen returning amid many speaking engagements.

J. L. Harvey Saratoga N. Y Mrn Helen Craig Johnny Belinda W. W. Henderson New Orleans Pierre van Paasen

Reverend Freeman Addresses Kiwanis on Christmas Spirit

Rev. A. M. Freeman of the First Methodist Church spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon in the Virginia hotel. He praised the open fireplace as a home focal point and likened the Christmas spirit to an era that brings out the best, releases evil thoughts, and prompts kindness. Members joined in singing Christmas carols after the talk.

A. M. Freeman First Methodist Church Tiis Kiwanis Club Virginia Rev. Freeman

Radio Christmas Eve Schedule With Evening Programs

Radio schedule lists December 24 programming from 6 p.m. to beyond midnight. It includes Captain Midnight, King Arthur, Dance Orch, Amos and Andy, Europe’s War News, Tom Mix repeats, Bob Hope variety, Glenn Miller Orchestra, and Christmas Eve Mass. Late-night features wrap with war news and dance music concluding near midnight.

C&t R. van Dyne Bonge Wicker Orchas Bud Barton Pearson Nbe- Weal Lowell Thomasz Nbe Wje-Basia Nbe-Tiue Cbbs-Wabe Mbsa Midwest Nbe-Wear-East Kasey Aces Abe- Wis Amos and Andy Bketch Ebs-Wale Fulton Lewis Mim-Chain Europe Ab-Weal McGee Wea Bishop and Gargoyle Quis Quisting Morton Gould Mbs- Wor Bob Hope Olmatead Glenn Miller & Orchestra Cbha-Wabe Dancing Music Orchea Cba-Wabe Mbs-Chain Britain London Mbs-Net

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Hosiness B.L Phillips Supreme Court MR. Petrillo O. K Our Washington Daybook Jack Stinnett Grace Foren West Side Germany Associated Frees Jimmie Fidler Joan Crawford Brenda Marshall Holden Kipting Connie Bennett John Ford Tobacco Road Cali Fornia Los Angeles Jonathon Trent Rosemary Lane Dean Parker Doug Dawson Buddy Eheens Frankie Thomas Love Dorothy Lace Bautzer Italy Kate McNaught Syndicate, Inc Tiny New York Ry George Tucker Lynn Garrison the Waldorf O. O. McIntyre Sae Park Avenue O. O Manhattan Methusela Mrs. McIntyre James E. Mayo Wilwaukee Wis Harry Carey Deema Taylor Carey Yans Saroyan San Francisco Reverend Freeman Radio
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