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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1940
Page
2
Hollywood column dated Christmas summarizes social notes Virginia Field in New York with a wealthy benefactor, draft matters touch Jeffrey Lynn and Westrope spouses, and a lively film page previews Hudson's Bay and other 1949 era releases with career notes and theater chatter.
An apparent OCR fragment from The Monroe News Star describes internal departments and daily activities. It lists business office, mail room, factory room with scattered numbers and contact lines. The text asserts the paper is independent and prints news impartially.
A Christmas editorial questions world peace amid ongoing violence. It urges individuals to embody goodwill in private hearts and to foster grace and tolerance at home, quoting the leaven metaphor to show how small acts can spread peace globally.
The piece argues Italy is fading as a major war factor unless Hitler strengthens Mussolini. It cites reverses on two fronts, Britain's blockade impact, and Italy's declining industry from wool and coal shortages. Aircraft output falls, oil prospects worsen, and German control could hollow Italy’s autonomy.
Wheat loan program ties up roughly 300 million bushels with several eight month maturities. Farmers who pledged wheat in early June must redeem by January unless AAA extends terms. By February millions more loans reach eight month maturity, with possible extensions likely if prices rise.
Arthur S. Colborne of the Anti-Profanity League argues that society women dominate fluent cursing and offers a revision to old similes. He notes language is most prevalent among those who supposedly know better and mocks truckers and dock workers as the prior targets.
A reader asks for repeat guidance on killing wasps in a vacuum bag. The reply suggests placing moth crystals in the bag to settle the wasps. The note also mentions a swap offer and various reader messages including book talk and a publicity jab about a royal visit.
Washington observers recount the Dodecanese tale, tracing Greek origins, Italian occupation since 1912, and the 1920 Senate urge to award the twelve islands to Greece. The piece notes Greek identity, wartime promises, and the potential for expelling Italians to reclaim Rhodes and her 11 sisters.
Balkan War updates list contenders and factors with names like Adolf, Bold Turk, Greek Jurist, Russia Factor, Moscow II, Italian Harry, Toni, and Roman. The report notes readiness, form, and potential surprises as Moscow II may shift outcomes in the division.
Time for the thank you notes. Children should learn to write thanks after gifts. The process trains manners and relationships, with guidance from parents and teachers. Angelo Patri urges calm practice, then corrects and seals the final handwritten letter.
The notice, dated December 25 1925 from New York City and Natchez Mississippi, records social visits and entertaining by Mr and Mrs BE Campbell and others. It notes the birth of a baby daughter at Riverside Sanitarium on December 8 and mentions Mr David Ar and Mr Neff of Tuscan Texas among attendees.
A garbled Rail era item notes multiple odd happenings from Milwaukee to Portland. Reports mention a 3 man speed depot incident, a policeman Weber, a $75 sum obtained, and various local oddities including a Christmas release and a butterfly sighting.
Hollywood December 25. Mr and Mrs Joe E Brown held a second ceremony for their marriage at St Thomas church Tuesday. Their son De who is 24 today served as best man with Joe T. as groomsman. Daughters Mary Elizabeth and Kathryn France wore flower pins. A gala breakfast followed and the couple took a taxi ride souvenir of their subway trip. War news reports Christmas day artillery duels along the western front.
A needy family the Gentrys in Ansas City received aid on Christmas Eve, with Frank and Irene Gentry helping seven children. The family later expressed heartfelt thanks, calling it the happiest Christmas in memory. The text also mentions a dated note about the Wright brothers patent.
Ted Twomey of South Carolina now scouts by air after buying a plane. The former Notre Dame tackle is a licensed pilot and plans quicker trips and broader coverage for game preparation.
State police recovered a briefcase containing schedules and production data stolen near Schenectady from an employee of the New York Shipbuilding Corporation. Thieves discarded the case after realizing its value was limited. the firm holds contracts worth over $500 million.
A fragment notes a character named Sonny Boy who is described as easy to get along with if his handler Hunny Bergeanu is appeased. The line hints at a tense family dynamic and persuasion tactics.
A garbled reading of a radio schedule shows December 28 listings with multiple programs and segments. It mentions news, music, advertisements, and peculiar names like Colen Mee and Worth orbits, indicating a partial broadcast guide from a late era newspaper page.
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