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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1939

Page

2

Education on Philippine island shows graded schools grow

The Division of Learning Mania notes that less than half the islanders' children receive schooling yet schools are created progressively. Funds allow first grade centers and multi grade schools expanding toward a full course.

Hobby Horse Rider Arrested After Door Handle Test

A young man in Oklahoma City was arrested after police say he rode a hobby horse and tested car door handles on a street, noting license numbers when a door opened. The incident began when the rider fell from the hobby horse and prompted officers to intervene.

Oklahoma City Okla

Stolen Car Watcher Narrates Dawn Police Broadcast

A speaker describes listening to police broadcasts about unlocked cars and stolen vehicles as a hobby. Police noted the timing, a predawn Sunday, and a prisoner was fined $10 for suffering.

Yale hockey star Clement Kite dies after self infliction

Radnor Pa December 25 Yale University hockey player Clement C Kite 21 died after a pistol wound to the temple at his cousin Mary H Merricks home. Police Captain William Clemence said investigation rests over night while ruling death by own action absent contrary evidence. Kite who played varsity three years was slated to join Yale in New York for games against Minnesota and Michigan.

Radnor Clement C. Kite Yale University Philadelphia Kite Edwin M. Finletter Bryn Mawr Mary H. Merrick William N. Clemence Radnor Township Finletter Merrick Francis Dinsmore Baltimore William Henderson Henderson Yale Murray Murdoch New York Minnesota Michigan

Marine Hitch Hiking Comes High

California researchers estimate government spending of one to two million dollars yearly removing barnacles from ship hulls. Dr Claude E. ZoBell of UC notes liners like the Normandie and Queen Mary require annual cleaning costing about $100,000 as marine growths can slow ships by up to 30 percent. Current paints and coatings fail to repel barnacles.

Berkeley Calif Claude E. ZoBell University of California Normandie Queen Mary

Romeo and Juliet Think It Over

Tulsa study of 24 child behavior problems finds puppy love rated least important by both parents and experts. Parents list stealing and disobedience as top concerns, while experts rank low mood and unsociableness highest.

Tulsa Okla Okahoma Academy of Science

Illinois corn king tops growers with 154 bushels per acre

Richmond Robison of Delaware Illinois claimed the Illinois corn crown with top production, achieving a record 154 bushels per acre on a Nebraska quarter section where he owned land. He reportedly raised all ears on his farm with high yields despite challenging conditions.

Grand Island Neb Richmond Robison Dela Ill Illinois Nebraska Robi

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