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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1939
Page
1
OCR fragments reference Europe looming conflict, power dynamics, and mentions of Germany, allies, arms, and war stakes. Ambiguity and broken phrases obscure concrete events, dates, or actors. The readable passages imply a discussion of potential war consequences and political tension without verifiable details.
The suit alleges Alvin Ro Kats was assaulted by agents of Arthur M Wirtz and Sonja Henie at a Lakeshore hotel while serving a summons in a $3,000,000 plagiarism case against Henie and Twentieth Century Fox Film.
The People's Homestead and Saving Association announced a two cent dividend on stock for 1950, with checks mailed Monday to out of town holders and available for pickup Tuesday morning. Local holders can pick up or call to arrange delivery.
Analysis in a meeting shows mixed U S attitudes toward the Good Neighbor policy with several nations not aligned to democracy. The discourse notes distrust and cautious stance across Latin American states and the United States amid shifting regional dynamics.
Woodrum backs Garner plan as clash over appropriation heads to the House chamber. A. Woodrum of Virginia is cited as favoring the scheme while conservatives align with Vice President Claws and Garner holds a pivotal position in the Senate.
A community request urges immediate action to return used seals or money for a tuberculous relief appeal. Mr. Harrison cites missing contributions and records to clear the fund ledger. The appeal promises to aid public health and curb the disease with renewed donations.
The article notes New Year’s Eve observances across churches and public venues as 1938 ends. It mentions watch night services at Central Baptist and First Baptist, social events at the Mount Mount? Mount Baptist? theaters, and holiday closings. Weather improves after cold spell. Missouri Pacific Railroad moves its domicile from Monroe to Sharpsburg to save taxes, with a planned millage reduction to seven.
English engineer Bryan Grover, 37, convicted in Moscow for illegal entry to reach his Russian wife. He was fined 1,300 rubles, had his airplane confiscated, and was expelled from the Soviet Union for five years after landing near Stariza without visa or permission.
Gerald Reed said 12 to 71 miners were trapped by a fire in Crown Hill No 6 coal mine near Clinton Indiana. Rescue squads from southern Indiana battled the blaze as air currents were diverted and pumps wired to flood the shaft with fresh air.
Washington declares opposition to Japan’s plan for a new East Asia order and asserts US rights in China. The State Department rejects single handed treaty abrogation and preserves all US rights as it looks toward possible future action. Continued on Second Page.
Washington report details Roosevelt plans for expanded air force with startling figures on German and Italian air strength. Rep Barton questions defense vs political distraction while Rep McCormack proposes 10 000 planes and 100 000 air force personnel. Roosevelt advisers say totalitarian powers could dictate Munich settlement by six to one.
A head on collision on South Grand street near 2203 last night injured three people. Mrs. R. W. Alleman and Mrs. A. D. Henderson suffered head and facial lacerations with shock, while R. E. Butler had similar injuries.
Across the globe revelry overpowered war news as 1938 ended and 1933 began. Reports note Franco pressing in Spain, Japan conducting heavy bombing in China, and Europe’s arms buildup intensifying. Press across Germany and Britain discuss Ickes incident, naval expansion, and political moves in Italy and France. In Rome, Chamberlain’s anticipated visit hinted at shifting alignments. At the White House, President Roosevelt and First Lady observed New Year quietly.
Chicago reports a year of violent underworld purges with thirteen police-recorded killings. Notable victims include Joseph Red Bolton and Walter Whitey Leonard, with six deaths in August and nine unsolved cases.
A roundup from Hollywood reveals stars pledging personal goals for 1939 and beyond. Robert Young vows to rope a steer, Clark Gable aims to steal a scene from Spencer Tracy, and Spencer Tracy promises to excel in any role. Others list goals from acting to study, travel, and family.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta reports a brighter year end for six southeastern states Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee with above average advances in retail wholesale textile pig iron and employment. It highlights rapid growth in southern full fashioned hosiery production rising to 49 percent of the U S total for the first ten months of 1938 and notes November retail trade well above prewar levels while construction contracts fall and power output slips.
In Calinog on Panay island over 15 000 residents fled to high ground when a natural dam burst after a typhoon and flood. Waters swept houses trees and animals downstream but timely warning saved lives. The dam formed from landslides created a huge lake before breaking.
From Hendaye at the Spanish frontier on December 31 insurgents announced two more advances in the ninth day of their drive on Barcelona. They said they cut Leridas Seo de Urgel highway in two places and seized Cubells near Artesa, while Franco's forces reported gains at Cubells, aiming to isolate the Catalan capital.
The M. E. Dodd Foundation rejected a proposed merger of Centenary and Dodd colleges in Shreveport. The decision ends months of talks and nullifies a possible $50,000 gift if merger succeeded by January 1, 1999. The foundation cited concerns over title vesting and control of Dodd Junior College courses.
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