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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1938

Page

4

Daladier hardens stance as Mussolini presses in Tunisia

The article notes France under Daladier rejects concessions to Italy over Tunisian claims, contrasting with Chamberlain's earlier appeasement in Czechoslovakia. It cites a St Louis editorial and outlines potential naval and motorized show of force during Daladier's Corsica visit and Tunisia talks, while predicting Chamberlain’s future role in Rome.

Hitler Czechoslovakia Daladier Chamberlain Mussolini Italy Germany Messrs France St. Louis Post-Dispatch Corsica Tunisia Djibouti-Addis Ababa Rome

Verdict Upholds Property Right in an Idea

A Western Union case awards 6500 to a plaintiff who proved that travelgrams planning was his idea. The jury found the concept originated with him, despite the company claiming it came from an employee. The ruling may deter unknown promoters while encouraging legitimate creators to monetize methods.

Western Union

Friendly WV village in a women led clash over pigs

In Friendly West Virginia a five woman village council faced a dispute when Mayor Stella Eddy and Police Chief Josephine Cline clashed over a man keeping three pigs within limits. The mayor fined him five dollars and the chief slapped the mayor before reconciliation and smiles.

Ohio River Friendly W. Va Stella Eddy Josephine Cline Koenigskinder

Tokyo Bans Salt Charm Mori Jio To Ward Off Bad Luck

The Japanese government prohibits the ancient salt piles placed before shops to deter misfortune and attract customers. Known as mori jio or devil chaser, the abolition shocks Tokyo merchants. The wartime decree allegedly aims to dedicate the saved salt to Chiang Kai-Shek.

Tokyo Chiang Kai-Shek

Wages For Wives Proposal By Industrial Leader

President J Harvey Gravell of the American Chemical Paint company argues wives of workers should receive compensation equal to their husband’s labor. He notes wives are producer partners in the economic system and he provides a Christmas bonus to both workers and their wives, highlighting the often overlooked domestic contribution.

J. Harvey Gravel American Chemical Paint Company Gravell

Dentist Fined Five Dollars For Brutal Dental Work

A Maryland dentist was fined five dollars for using a dental instrument to sack a patient during tooth extraction. The patient endured repeated pain and loud protests before the judge ordered the small penalty plus costs. The tale ends with a quip about the judge and dentistry.

Maryland Associated Newspapers

Our Children by Angelo Patri

A child named George habitually gives away his possessions causing concern. His sister alerts, mother argues limits, and the piece warns that unregulated generosity harms character. It promotes parental permission for giving and mentions a booklet "A Book List" by Mr. Patri.

George Sister Mother Patri Angelo Patri Monroe News-Star P. O Station O New York N. Y The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Public works funds misused amid looming armament plans

Washington Letter by John T. Flynn critiques the slow disbursement of the public works program, noting only 68 million spent of over a billion authorized. The piece argues the shift toward military construction diverts relief spending and delays housing initiatives, lamenting missed opportunities since 1933.

PWA WPA

Sharp touch for melted butter with onions

If you like a slightly sharp flavor, add a little vinegar to the melted butter and seasoning to pour over boiled white onions. The bright acid lifts the sweetness of the onions.

Couple moves in after house taken to court

A man and his wife settle into a new Ashford home after owner William House fights to regain possession in court. The article notes a side remark on rabbit population math: a pair can produce 30 000 descendants in two years.

Just Ashford England William House

Oil boom nears in Union parish as 500 barrel daily flow starts

Reports from the Oakland oil district say the Palmer and Davidson No 1 well began flowing 500 barrels a day at 36 degree gravity, boosting realty values. A second well of the same firm has started, while a new transport proposal to feed Monroe and points on the Ouachita river with regular steamer service to New Orleans will be presented to local business leaders by Bradford Transportation.

PWA NRA NEA Service, Inc Union Parish Oakland Palmer and Palmer Davidson Monroe Ouachita River New Orleans Monroe Chamber of Commerce W. M. Bradford Bradford Transportation Company Baton Rouge Bradford H. J. Fernandez

Nat Pendleton Stars in Burn 'Em Up O'Connor

Nat Pendleton holds an economics degree from Columbia and spent four years with an oil firm in Portugal. He organized True Stories Pictures, entered films in 1927, and wrestled professionally. The six foot tall, 200 pound actor plays the comedy lead in Burn Em Up O Connor, lives at a beach home, is unmarried, and plans a European vacation in early 1939 with his Great Dane Sandon.

Nat Pendleton Columbia Portugal True Stories Pictures O'Connor Sandon Europe

Janet Kelly Celebrates 97th Birthday at Caledonia Home

Janet Kelly, longtime Caledonia resident, observed her 97th birthday at her home near Caledonia where she has lived since marriage 68 years ago. She was born within four miles of Caledonia and spent her life in the community. Nearby notes mention historical seeds of regional life and long term industry context.

Caledonia, Njl Janet Kelly Here Caledonia

Public health guidance on carbon monoxide in workplaces

New York State Department of Labor urges proper ventilation and safety steps. It warns carbon monoxide has no odor, advises using exhaust tubes outdoors, keeping fresh air flowing, seeking medical help for headaches or illness, and teaching Schaefer artificial respiration with oxygen carbon dioxide mixtures as needed.

New York State Department of Labor Beter Schaefer

15 Year Old Wife Faces Many Charges in Greensburg

A 15 year old girl wife in West Bolivar Pa is held on charges including attempted extortion breaking and entering robbery and forgery. She allegedly sent three letters to Mrs Betz demanding 2500 under the threat to burn the Betz home and signed Mrs Betz' name to checks. Bail set at 1000. hearing set for January 19 in juvenile court.

Greensburg Joseph J. Conwell State Motor Police Lawrence Shirey West Bolivar WPA Cumberland Conwell Guy Betz Betz

Manhattan Nightlife and Broadway Buzz in New York

Noel Coward hide smiles as a sad figure on the Rialto. Beatrice Lillie and George Abbott are spotlighted. Times Square signals, Odets on Broadway, Billy Rose changes at Diamond Horseshoe, and autograph hounds flood the market. Photos and recollections of Sam Gross and Edna Ferber drift through a lively, opinionated column.

New York Beatrice Lillie George Abbott Billy Rose Manhattan Sam Gross Astor al Jolson Eddie Cantor al Smith Edna Ferber Miss F Connecticut Chinatown The Bowery Radio City Powers That Be

Franklin's Silent Revival and the Quest for Latent Life

The piece discusses Franklin's curiosity about suspended animation and a modern experiment by Professor Alexander Goetz. Goetz freezes yeast cells and bacteria in liquid hydrogen at minus 252 degrees, promising preservation for ten thousand years. The article suggests future possibilities include reviving life and preserving human traits for generations.

Benjamin Franklin Franklin America American Philosophical Society Alexander Goetz Goetz Dr. Goetz Professor Goetz Bell Syndicate, Inc

Three Lumsdens Injured In Highway Mishap East Of Here

Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Lumsden of Columbia Tennessee and their 21 year old daughter Martha were injured when their car slipped from the Ray ville road and overturned about 30 miles east of here. They were treated at St Francis sanitarium with Mr Lumsden sustaining a head wound requiring 15 stitches and the others suffering shock and bruises. Passersby aided the trio to the local hospital after the accident.

C. F. Lumsden Columbia Tenn Martha Lumsden Here Rayville Road St. Francis Sanitarium Lums George B. Franklin W. H. Linton Pete Swetman Rayville Lumsdens

Radio Program Listings and Network Changes

A dense schedule lists national radio programs and station notes for NBC Blue and associated networks. It documents show times from 3:48 to 11:00 with names like Dick Tracy, Amos ’n’ Andy, Bing Crosby, and Major Bowes Hour, plus many East Central and West coast stations and corrections to late additions.

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