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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1942
Page
14
Bob Hope and Madeleine Carroll star in a romantic spy comedy with mistaken identities as the pair perform their final showings at the Paramount. The film blends romance and espionage with light wit and slapstick humor.
The Little Harlem election returns June 19 at the On Night club 2300 Breard street in Monroe. Candidates include Mayor Frank D Thompson and Pruitt Colwell for commissioner of public utilities with a parade through downtown to crown the queen of victory. Sponsored by the X Y Z club Frank Perkins president.
Washington June 10 The Office of Censorship urged firms and individuals to stop sending confirmation copies of telegrams cables rediograms and telephone messages between the US and foreign entities. Byron Price said confirmation messages found in international mail would be returned or suppressed to prevent enemy access to vital information. Canterbury was founded in the mid sixth century on ruins of early Roman buildings.
Baton Rouge special report outlines Paul V. McNutt directives urging employers to hire through the U S Employment Service and workers to register for war plant jobs. It lists seven measures to prioritize war production, classify critical occupations, expand farm labor camps, and ensure transport of migrant workers.
Miss Abernathy a well regarded graduate of high school and the University of Alabama completed the Private Secretarial Course at BoOMT October 3 1948 with a strong record. She has been selected as an employee for Service Board No 1 Monroe Louisiana and is reported to be performing splendidly.
Washington announces a 5 cent stamp honoring China’s fight against Japan. The Denver issue on July 1 will feature a contour map of China flanked by Sun Yat Sen and Abraham Lincoln portraits and the phrases of the people by the people for the people. The Chinese motto appears inside a radiant sun.
New York June 10. Gold Star Mothers of World War I prepared to admit bereaved mothers of World War II into their organization. Mrs Gertrude Kram told of her son Leonard who died when his ship was torpedoed in February. About 750 mothers expected. convention lasts through the week.
In Atlanta on June 10 Harry A. Sommers president of the National Automobile Dealers association said most dealers will ride it out until the first of next year. He warned gasoline rationing could hurt sales but offered only a cautious guess on the outcome.
About 12,000 of the 40,000 original dealers are expected to remain by the end of 1943, reflecting wartime reductions. The figures indicate significant attrition as the country adapts to metal and production demands.
Oil from a Wilcox sand well beneath the Oklahoma State Capitol produced 545 barrels in a 24 hour test. State budget director RR Owens said the well yields a one fourth royalty and $165 daily at current flow. Nearby producers have generated over $3.5 million for the state.
American money in circulation rose to a record $12,072,237,679 in May due to a $300 million month rise. The treasury notes this equals $89.84 per person, up $2.90 from April and $19.55 from last year. Lawn clippings decompose to enrich soil.
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