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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1940
Page
4
The United States advances toward self sufficiency in key materials with synthetic rubbers and other substitutes. Production begins on emergipol from petroleum at a B F Goodrich plant, signaling a shift away from foreign sources and toward domestic chemical independence.
The war plane proves most deadly in machine gunning advancing infantry and becomes a close arm to the bayonet. Bombers excel at sea operations and Dunkirk embarkations, while canopy drops behind enemy lines draw attention but may not be a standard tactic.
The piece notes summer’s arrival amid wartime sadness and resilience. It describes preparations at home from boats and screens to fishing tackle and clothing. It cites the US travel bureau estimating 1940 domestic travel expenditures at six billion dollars.
Governor Lehman orders a 24-hour guard over state National Guard armories amid Nazi and Communist unrest in New York and New York City. Officers and soldiers urged to inspect units for disloyal elements to prevent harm, noting most members are loyal but one rotten apple could spoil many.
A satire on railroad installment plans promises travel on a dollar a week for trips over $50 with no down payment. The piece jokes that railroads push deferred pay for fare, Pullman, and hotels, inviting readers to imagine collectors and a wave of installment plans across consumer life.
The piece notes irony in German figures and asks about Kaiser Wilhelm as air raids threaten him. It mentions rhetoric about Winston and England and reports the League of Nations closing its Geneva offices, moving to France with dream books and equipment.
A feature on family cookbooks as heirlooms guiding children to cook and share memories. The piece urges parents to start a personal cookbook for kids, highlights Grandma and Aunt recipes, and links cooking to family heritage. It promotes Angelo Patri's booklet Annoying Habits and mailing for copies.
Washington daybook notes Senator Connally defends artillery and tanks against resolutions as Mussolini confrontations loom. Pepper warns Mussolini of America's lash while Farley jokes about political management. Wheeler cites detective service doubts as officials forego vacations amid war. Red hair Idaho Democrat Verda Barnes rises in politics. twenty one gun salutes reserved for presidents and foreign leaders.
Miss Mary Alice Larche, daughter of Mr and Mrs L N Larche, sails June 17 with six other southern agents to England France and Denmark to study home demonstration work aboard the Berengaria from New York. En route she tours Washington.
New York reports at the American Medical Association meeting that a scotometer eye instrument, developed at Long Island College of Medicine, may indicate pregnancy by changes in the eye blind spots. Early pregnancy detection and practical use remain under study.
Delegates roaming the floor of the Republican national convention will watch and listen via television sets placed outside the hall in rest rooms and a ballroom converted into an artificial garden. James L. E. Jappe, executive secretary of the committee on arrangements, announced the setup today.
Advice for 1940 graduates to approach employers with a proactive sales campaign. Emphasizes preparation, organization, and a clear plan, including evaluating strengths, researching business functions, and presenting a precise, enthusiastic case to stand out among applicants.
Italy Texas residents condemn Benito Mussolini's wartime policy and announce in a mass meeting that their town Italy opposed Italy's declaration of war against France and England. The message to President Roosevelt stresses a separate Italy Texas distance from the Mussolini government.
Grace Moore speaks frankly about profits from her films and why she left Columbia. She says One Night of Love grossed over four million dollars and rejects bad stories, pledging to return only for a worthy project that supports her music career and public confidence.
The piece recalls Red Nichols and his Five Pennies haunting a 52nd Street club with a lacquered nickel gag while George Tucker notes Ballyhoo’s appeal. It then covers Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey in indirect competition at the Astor and Pennsylvania venues and Pat Rooney’s enduring stage presence and reluctance to retire.
The admiralty reported 78,715 tons of British merchant ships lost by enemy action in the week ending June 2. Excluding Dunkirk, weekly losses were 54,715 tons British 17,913 Allied 7,923 Neutral across 18 ships. Dunkirk losses noted as exceptionally hazardous but not as high as feared. By June 5, 23,000 ships convoyed with 32 losses.
Bishop Alexander Mann of the Pittsburgh Episcopal diocese condemned Mussolini's war and urged armed defense of liberty and welfare of citizens at a luncheon, calling for action in defense of human dignity and rights. He framed the stance as a Christian duty to oppose the brutal aggression.
Eastern and Central times adjust for CST and MT with last minute network corrections. The lineup lists serials news and musical programs from 4:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. including Jack Armstrong, The Golden Gate Quartet, Little Abner, Paul Sullivan News, Lou Gordon, Edward G. Robinson Play, Fibber McGee, Bob Hope, Glenn Miller, and Amos and Andy repeats.
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