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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1940
Page
4
The Monroe News-Star presents its masthead details, publisher information and office contact lines. It describes itself as an independent newspaper printing news impartially and opposing what it believes to be wrong, without party politics.
The piece argues Congress should remain in Washington to approve a tax bill for increased military spending and fund key defenses like Alaska and Pan American highways. It urges lawmakers to stay as the country faces urgent defense needs and warns against adjourning for campaigning.
The piece declares a complete Allied defeat in Flanders but reframes it as prophetic of ultimate victory. It praises unyielding morale, leadership, and bravery shown by soldiers amid mud, hunger, and gas, comparing the endurance to Mons and Gallipoli, and insisting the spirit will drive eventual triumph.
Assistant Secretary of State A. A. Berle resigns from the National Lawyers' Guild citing a failure to oppose the Communist party line. He argues liberal groups may drift toward Moscow-aligned actions as long as they attract members, ending any usefulness to democracy.
Resigned setan leader D. J. Flash laments inability to compete with Hitler. The article notes his statement: I cannot compete with Hitler any longer. The passage contrasts skulls across nations and the rising anger at distant conflict.
An exhausted seagull lands on a cliff during an earthquake that shakes and collapses the rocky coast. The bird laments wrecking the coast by resting on the crag, while companions note the quake’s role. The scene ties to a New York World’s Fair caption contest and assorted jokes.
A family moves next to neighbors who dislike their children. After a dispute, a hedge and fence are built, separating houses. The piece argues for child-friendly manners and sympathy, urging parents to teach manners and consider others, with guidance on arithmetic help from Angelo Patri.
Washington brass notes six embassies in limbo as nations absorbed by Germany or conquered by Nazis leave ambassadors with unclear allegiance. Polish Count Potocki and Belgian envoy van der Straten-Panther head troubled missions while Danish, Austrian, Norwegian, and Czechoslovak figures navigate shifted loyalties. The scene highlights a costly diplomatic tangle as governments refuse to recognize conquests yet still rely on these ministers.
Theo Terzia was reelected president of the Ouachita Parish police jury at the regular election. W. A. O Kelly named clerk and R. O. Morrison parish engineer. Fred Hill assistant engineer. Charles Rodriguez appointment as clerk of the city court approved by the jury. Monroe business houses back Friday closing plan by local civic groups. Grayson Guthrie and Olive Guthrie attend Sophie Newcomb graduation in New Orleans. Mrs Peters and children to Wis summer visit. W L Stevens to Kansas City for national Building and Loan convention. Trousdale to speak at luncheon for L W Baldwin of Missouri Pacific railroad group in Baton Rouge with Henry Bernstein as entertainment chair.
Police inspected the decommissioned Oregon at Portland harbor to determine if saboteurs or juvenile visitors opened the 10 inch seacock allowing 600 tons of water to flood the ship. Mayor Carson suspects an attempt to sink the vessel. Captain Monroe cites possible juvenile involvement.
Uncle Sam as employer notes nearly a million federal workers with about 40 000 appointments yearly. The piece outlines exam requirements, preparation steps, dependability, health, and interpersonal skills as keys to advancement, using Jupiter’s equator rotation as a closing analogy.
Bob Burnses host stork in September while Truman Bradley seeks reconciliation. Rumors swirl about Charles Starrett injury on Pinto Kid set and Ronald Colman funding a San Francisco exhibit. Joyce Mathews plans divorce, Myrna Ley protected by police at the New York fair, Desi Arnaz buzz, Andrea Leeds quitting, Jolson and Keeler romance rehearsals, and more star chatter from New York to Hollywood.
George Tucker reports the Song Writers Guild chose two San Quentin inmates Dwight Claar and John D Hawkins as winners of their latest contest for the tune I'm On the Verge of a Merge. The prize includes 200 dollars and publication, with the song now popular in dance orchestras nationwide.
Joan Blondell the motion picture actress rests in a hospital with nervous and physical exhaustion that forced postponement of her San Francisco stage opening. Producer Al H Woods said she was under strain during a trial performance and nearly had a nervous breakdown during Los Angeles rehearsals. An auto trip from Jersey City to Oakland was completed in 8 hours and 2 minutes.
Radio schedule for Monday June 10 lists program changes due to network corrections. It covers 4:45 to 12:15 including NBC CBS ABC and regional stations with shows from O Neill Little Orphan Annie Blondie Lone Ranger and Dance Music Orchestra segments and notes on time shifts across zones.
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