America’s Path to War Aid and Neutrality
The piece argues that strict neutrality fails against Germany and outlines two options: be undefinable to German demands or build a strong defense. It asserts Britain’s navy as vital protection, urges rapid aid to the allies with modern mechanized equipment, and calls for volunteer aviators and Red Cross contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Europe
Asia
Canada
America
American Red Cross War Relief Fund
Million Dollar Hitler Capture Offer Queried
A letter from Elmer Twitchell to Samuel Harden Church of the Carnegie Institute questions a proposed million dollar capture offer for Adolf Hitler. Twitchell requests extension to June, suggests lenient capture terms, and warns against trials, demanding cash on delivery with a referee and assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Harden Church
The
Carnegie Institute
Pittsburgh, Pa
Samuel
Adolf Hitler
Adolf
Pittsburgh
Paying For Defense The United States Faces Tax and Debt Needs
The administration plans to raise the national debt limit from 45 to 48 billion dollars and issue 3 billion in defense obligations. It also proposes new taxes totaling up to 700 million annually for five years to fund rearmament, urging shared sacrifice across all classes. The piece compares civilian readiness to wartime Britain and cites Roman-era no. 209 BCE construction of Graham's Dike as a historical aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Hitler
England
English Channel
Prize Mother For Cooking Shines In Boy’s Tale
A group of nine year olds on a streetcar discuss prize mothers. Simon praises his mother for cream puffs while Snooty boasts of looks. Simon invites friends for a sample, and the grateful guests call his mother a prize woman. The story ends with a nod to Angelo Patri’s advice on obedience and a mail request for his booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
America
Daily Paper
Snooty
Simon
Dad
Father
Angelo Patri
Monroe News-Star
Postoffice
Station O
New York
N. Y
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Washington aviation forum marks new Gravelly Point airport debut
The Washington national airport at Gravelly Point hosted a ceremony with Thomas H. Beck and officials from the blimp Enterprise placing a brass plaque at runway intersections. The landing took two hours and 35 minutes due to crosswinds, a rough but historic start for the $50,000 facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tional Aviation Forum
National
Gravelly Point
Potomac
Bollingfield
Washington National Airport
Thomas H. Beck
National Aviation Forum
Enterprise
Sausage-Of-The-Airways
Monroe's First June Baby and Local Society News 1925
George Wright Sullivan was Monroe’s first June baby of 1925 born to Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Sullivan and received nine gifts from local merchants. Olive Leigh Myatt returned from Natchitoches to finish studies at the state normal. Mr. and Mrs. Judson Smith attended Mother’s and Father’s Week at the University of Wisconsin for daughter Mary Smith’s upcoming diploma on June 27. Miss Wilma Perry of Vicksburg visits Monroe relatives. A garden party celebrated Miss Perry with local couples. The engagement of Helen Allen to James L. Phelps in Columbia was announced. Mrs. Phelps is active in Monroe social circles. Phelps works for Independent Packing in St. Louis. they will reside in Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
George Wright Sullivan
W. W. Sullivan
Judson Smith
University of Wisconsin
Miss Mary Smith
Wilma Perry
Vicksburg
Edgar Maupin
G. P. Allen
Helen Allen
James L. Phelps
Columbia, la
Phelps
Independent Packing Company of
St. Louis
Jimmy Roosevelt
Hollywood
Janet Gaynor
Adrian
Geo
Laurence Olivier
Romeo
George Brent
George
Ann Southern
Roger
Pryor
Dolores del Rio
Mexico
Sheriff Mosely Opens Office in W Carroll Parish
Sheriff-Elect L. B. Mosely began duties at Oak Grove and named deputies including W. P. Newton and Joe Purvis. J. T. Williams remained chief deputy as police jurors J. L. Smith M. A. Carraway Allen Haley joined the board. Ozell Jones and aides Alva Simms Christabel Abernathy assist in the clerk’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
L. B. Mosely
W. P. Newton
Joe Purvis
Mosely
J. T. Williams
J. L. Smith
M. A. Carraway
Allen Haley
J. T. Sharplin
W. A. Lutrell
Smith
Sheriff appoints deputy in Concordia parish
Sheriff Noah W. Cross, newly elected, takes office June 1 and names Bruce T. Wilgus as office deputy. James D. Cross remains as outside deputy. Cross thanks voters and pledges faithful service for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferriday
Noah W. Cross
Concordia Parish
Bruce T. Wilgus
Fisher Lumber Corporation
James D
Jim” Cross
E. P. Campbell
Cross
Love Courts and Marriage Second Wind in Romance
The Grove experts argue romance endures beyond initial sweetness as bills and daily life arrive. Couples who adapt develop a second wind by learning deeper compatibility and shared goals, sustaining lasting happiness through changing stages of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest R
Gladys H. Grove
Oil Bed Determined in West Carroll Area Oak Grove
The Hunter company well Lee Unit No. 1 in West Carroll parish has shut down after confirming the Cotton Valley formation and the absence of the Glenrose and Travis Peak beds. The Cotton Valley top at 2,740 feet confirms Smackover lime from Schuler to Old Floyd, linking productive zones near 3,500 feet and implying a larger rig is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Hunter Company
Lee
West Carroll Parish
Cotton Valley
Glenrose
Travis Peak
Schuler
Old Floyd
Bonita High Graduation Holds May 28 Ceremony
Bonita High School held its commencement in the gymnasium auditorium on May 28. Principal J A Garrett awarded diplomas to seniors including E W Boone, Morris Boone, Iris Butler, John Coles, Junior Franklin, Lois Gates, Virginia Harp, Ellis Huff, Myra Hunt, Cecil McKoin, Marvin McKoin, Earl McKoin, Willie Bee McKoin, Clark Ramsaur, Elaine Shear, Scott Simms, Frances Taunton, Marie Tawater, John Touchstone, Richard Watson, Winfred Wolfe, Cordelia Tubbs, Raymond Bailey, and Herman Yandell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonita High
Bonita
Bonita High School
Cecil McKain
Elaine Shear
Earl McKain
Virginia Harp
E. D. Shaw
M. W. Owens
C. V. Shear
E. L. Gladney
American Legion
Scott Simms
Maxine Corbett
Malva Ponder
J. A. Garrett
John Coles
E. W. Boone
Morris Boone
Iris Butler
Junior Franklin
Lois Gates
Ellis Huff
Myra Hunt
Cecil McKoin
Marvin McKoin
Earl McKoin
Willie Bee McKoin
Clark Ramsaur
Frances Taunton
Marie Tawater
John Touchstone
Richard Watson
Winfred Wolfe
Cordelia Tubbs
Raymond Bailey
Herman Yandell
Hollywood Buzz and Rumors From Jimmie Fidler Column
Hollywood gossip covers Rudy Va Hee in Marine reserves plans. Zarina reconciliations require damping Broadway actor envy. Warner Baxter joins radio role. Claudette Colbert hires a press agent. Irene Nilsson seeking work. Betty Field Kanin tie up. Cliff Anderson as GM Adonis. Judith Barrett groom seeks pre marriage stand. Ginger Rogers column snub. Martha avoids romance chatter. Eddie Albert ill. Louisina Purchase film bids held by prices. Joe Penner race fix tale ends with cameraman note. Preview notes for Four Sons and Safari praised. Olivier and Brent quips. McGee and Molly plans in Peoria trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Rudy Va- Hee
United States
Zarina
Warner Baxter
Cisco Kid
Claudette Colbert
Lana Turner
Artie Shaw
Shubert
Shaw
Turner
Anna Q. Nilsson
Sweden
Betty Field
Garson Kanin
Adonis
Cliff Anderson
Ciro
Judith Barrett
Detty Lamour
Ginger Rogers
Martha
New York
George Jessel
Ben Hecht
Hecht
Eddie Albert
Louisiana Purchase
Fleeting Glimpse of Fulton Street Market's Ocean Bounty
A New York fishing schooner lands 34,000 pounds of cod as several vessels from the Caribbean and Georgian Banks anchor nearby. At Fulton Street market, over 2,000 workers handle vast daily imports including Florida mackerel, cod, swordfish, lobster, and whitefish, with goods moving to retailers citywide. The market, city-owned and operated largely as a warehouse, features varied stalls from butterfish to turtles and frog legs, with notes on odors and cross-cultural trades shaping the bustling scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YORK
Newfoundland
South Street
Caribbean
Georgian Banks
Western Hemisphere
Fulton Street
al Smith
Florida
New York Fishmongers Association
City of
New York
Fishmongers Association
Great Lakes
Oregon
Chinatown
Japan
Man Killed En Route to Son’s Wedding in Mississippi
Ralph Gray Jones Sr., 73, of Woodville, was fatally injured in a Tuesday auto crash on Highway 61 near Woodville while en route to Jackson for his son’s wedding. His daughter Mary Stewart Jones was seriously injured and Miss Rosilia Callaghan of LSU Journalism School suffered a broken nose and shock. They were taken to the Woodville clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Ralph Gray Jones, Sr
Woodville
Mary Stewart Jones
Rosilia Callaghan
School of Journalism
Louisiana State University
Radio Schedule Highlights Amid Network Corrections
A detailed broadcast roster lists programs from 4:45 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. including The O Neills, Little Orphan Annie, Amos and Andy repeats, and Dance Orchestra features across CBS NBC and mutual networks. Notable names include Bud Barton, Edwin Hill, Paul Sullivan, and Fred Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the O'Neills
Nbe-Weat
Bud Barton
Nbe-Wiz-East
Scattergood Baines
Li'l Abner
Nbc-Weaf
Nbe
Wja
Cbs-Wabe
Cbs-Midwest News
Mbs-Chain
Edwin C
Nbc
Mbs-West
Nbc-Weat
Wjs
Amos 'N
Andy
Cbs-Wabc
Cbs-West
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Mbs
Mr. Keen
Lanny Ross
Paul Sullivan
Cbe-West
Wythe Williams
Wor-Waab
Weaf-Kyw
Whz
Wmal Dancing Music Orch
Burna and Allen
Wor
Sam Baker
Wlw
Wgn
Hollywood Playhouse
Ben Bernie
Lew Lehr
Cbs
Wabs
Sheep and Goats Club
Network
J. Hersholt
Christian
Elmer Davis
Fred Allen
Nbe-Wiz Theater of Stars
Wjs News Broadcasting
Cbs-Wabe-East
Amos and Andy
Cbs-West Dance Music Orchestra
A. Mitchell
cbds-Dix
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Hews-Star
Evers
Wews-Star
runLi Heencon
Saturdashing Corporation
North Berend Street
John D. Ewing
Wilson Ewing
Dally
Sun
News Star
Weder
Branham LO
Chicago
Tesco
Kansas City
San Fran
Arewising
Dallas
Deirott
Louis
Angeles
Eenl
Associated Press
I Gows
Denmark
Norway
Holland
Luxembourg
Belgium
H. Phillips
May
Sam
Elmer Twitchell
Associated Newspapers
Graham
Firth of Forth
Clyde
Scotland
Severius Septimus
Our
C&nuary
Heegcore
Washington Daybook
Washington
Will Rogers
Wiley Post
Frank Hawks
Billy” Mitchell
Amelia Earhart
Mitchell
Howard Hughes
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lone Eagle
Louise Thaden
Little Rock
Bill Stout
Stout
Oliver Parks
Alabama
Olive Leigh Myatt
Natchitoches
State Normal
W. Carroll Parish
Mopsy
Gladys Parker
West Carroll
Jimmie Fidler
Joe Penner
Hollywood Park
Greenhorn
Four Sons
Ing
Eugenie Leantovitch
Young Doub
Charlie McCarthy
Jack Benny
Fanny
Brice
American Red Cross
McGee
Molly
Peoria
Greta Garbo
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Radio
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