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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1942
Page
13
The piece laments the American public's reluctance in daily wartime sacrifices despite widespread public support for the war effort. It cites complaints from civilians, from laundry workers to gasoline vendors, and urges urgent universal sacrifice to defend democracy.
George Tucker surveys New York life amid wartime tension and shifting tastes. He notes a mix of sensational titles, publicities, and cultural quirks from cabmen to publishing, with anecdotes on Tallulah Bankhead, touring dancers, and the quiet persistence of old two horse hacks in a city under rationing.
Hollywood notes reflect on John Barrymore as the last of a legendary group of dramatic giants. The piece contrasts his tempestuous, independent persona with today’s stars and recalls other Hollywood anecdotes from Gary Cooper to Hedy Lamarr and the Merry Macs. Insights also touch on industry changes and a roundup of late 1930s gossip.
Dear boys and girls you can help with the war by being unselfish and working hard. Parents teachers and grown folk carry burdens and your penny could press them past endurance. Save money buy bonds and stamps avoid wasting clothes and shoes and discipline yourselves as citizen soldiers in the fight for future liberty. Your share in this job is very important and you should do it well.
Washington observers note a persistent pattern of contradictions in official statements about defense efforts. The piece explains limited data access, rapid wartime changes, and the difficulty of keeping pace with national mobilization, suggesting a reason behind the confusion.
A wartime quiz item asks which nation’s flag shows blue and white stripes with a smiling sunset and notes it was among the first to align with the United States. It also asks about a corperal term and the fate of man ridiculed, plus a Louisiana Islands reference tied to a Japanese victory, with answers on page nine.
Peniel Baptist church hosts nightly revival with Dr. Travis preaching old-fashioned gospel. Morning services at 9 are inspiring. musical programs led by Mr. Averett. Wednesday theme The Only Refuge for Sinners. Thursday How God Shows His Love Toward Us. Friday The Judgment Day. Public invited.
Eastern War Time lineup lists Navy Band concerts and drama serials with films and news, plus regular musical interludes and dance programs. The schedule includes wave of wartime commentary, movie features and a nightly news roundup.
The Monroe Real Estate board will host Lon Harrington field secretary of the National Association of Real Estate Boards at Hotel Virginia for a 7 pm dinner Friday. Harrington, active in Minneapolis real estate and postwar Chamber of Commerce work, recently toured several southern states.
Stephanie Merril escapes bondage on a boat with Kurt, who reveals his identity after a long memory gap. They piece together a Honolulu chase, a kidnapping threat, and a plan to outrun criminals pursuing them from the waterfront. They resolve to act quickly as the crisis deepens.
DeWitt Mackenzie argues Britain’s unprecedented bomber offensives in Western Europe signal a key step toward a second front. He cites Midway as proof of air power and notes Cologne’s destruction shows the reach of Allied raids, with plans to escalate as U.S. forces join soon.
Lewis Berlin planned a quiet afternoon with his car but a pantry flour sack helped extinguish a blaze after he called the fire department. The fire was contained, though Berlin faces a day of cleanup work remaining.
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