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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1938
Page
8
Three members of a family were injured in a Christmas Yule crash. Police charged one driver with reckless driving and released him. Other weekend incidents included arrests for drunkenness and disturbing the peace.
Miss Larsen aided the Schodack crew during a sinking rescue, singing to calm men as she helped man lifeboats. Captain Larsen refused to risk his wife and daughter, while Second Officer Bentsen and Radio Officer Quinlan coordinated a perilous, multi-boat evacuation amid oil slicks and wreckage.
The South China Morning Post questions whether China and Japan will negotiate peace in a Hong Kong meeting with Japanese representatives. It doubts public terms from Premier Konoye and suggests possible parallel secret terms favoring China aided by third parties.
A sprawling congressional inquiry examines campaign spending and corporate influence with hearings on automobile and glass container industries. The Senate investigations cover monopolies, labor relations, tax exemptions, and government securities, with multi-million dollar appropriations and planned public hearings in 1939.
In Colorat Springs, Cole at Rummaene in the Paviett af an od barn and Bruce G of Conotads Springs discover canta soap oof famed Ci. Coeek good field bear. Other names include Cleveland, Hue Mike, Jackass, Big Meuce, Rapper, Hunks Derstes, Jackpet, Retoss Bele, Chscege Gai, Lee Star, B Inheed, Lade Lowk, Fool Luck, and Bull Morse eno Waite Elephant.
The president called for worldwide peace in a radio address from the White House, urging tolerance and the end of strife. Speakers including Justice Stanley Reed and AFL President Wilcan Green supported peaceful relations to boost the national economy and harmony among social groups.
Insurgent forces push toward Tremp and La Puebla as Frerea troops advance on Gredella and Liria while government units endure cold and frostbite. Franco relies on superior artillery, tanks, and air power to pressure Lerida Tarragona fronts and threaten northern Tarragona Province.
Committees prepare a careful investigation into bureaus that overspend their appropriations and apply for deficit allotments. Subcommittees on treasury post office and independent offices are at work. Hearings start January on Roosevelt's request for armament funds. Wagner labor law revision and relief administration overhaul to be aired in hearings on presidential appointments.
Harry Myers, a comedian known for bit parts and crowd cameos in films such as Crosby's Mississippi and Hollywood Boulevard, died after years of small roles. Born in New Haven in 1882, he was educated in Philadelphia and survived by Miss Theby.
A fragment suggests contemplation of China’s possible turn away from active engagement and encouragement in regional affairs, hinting at broader strategic hesitancy and shifting alliances that accompanied the era’s diplomatic shifts.
White House holiday guests included residents who had lost their mother last year. After church, adults opened hundreds of gift packages for the president from across the United States and abroad. Dinner featured clams, soup, turkey with chestnut dressing, cranberry jelly, peas, scalloped sweet potatoes with pineapple, plum pudding, eggnog ice cream, and cake.
Classified notice shows several items including a lost phone and key with partial descriptions. It asks owners to contact a local number 475M and mentions a reward upon return. The fragmentary text references names Mockes Jack Marcos and Go BO Coole without clear roles.
A service in The News-Star offers free listing for lost articles such as dogs purses jewelry and more. Advertisers can call the Classified Department to place notices and help locate owners through the Losers' Service Bureau.
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