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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
2
The essay notes rising talk of a postwar peace after World War II and outlines key questions about Allied goals. It argues for four freedoms and Atlantic Charter as guiding aims, asks how to treat Germany, unstable nations, and postwar economic groupings, and stresses the need for international cooperation among the United Nations.
Hollywood gossip item notes Cary Grant's move from his shared house with Randolph Scott and hints at a possible Barbara Hutton marriage. Andrea Leeds husband Bob Howard joins as a private, while Barbara Bennett and Morton Downey face custody disputes. Multiple stars and anecdotes in a brisk, syndicated column.
New York scene recalls a Peruvian President Prado visit at the 17th Armory. Midtown housewives mistook the 21 gun salute for an air raid as the firing echoed across the city. The Red Cross discussed emergency blood typing and transfusion needs amid the startled crowd.
The piece argues children’s war interest can become hysterical and urges redirecting their attention. It recommends peaceful activities such as camping, visits to circus or zoo, gardening, and buying simple tools to foster focus and calm. It stresses keeping war talk away from children to preserve peace of mind.
A wartime housing priorities piece notes defense housing shortages across the nation, with 80 000 to 110 000 units either completed or under construction but lacking utilities, due to copper wire, pipe, reinforcing steel, fixtures, and lumber scarcities. It cites WPB housing chief Sullivan W Jones and recalls a Coolidge maxim to frame housing on the home front.
A dense OCR listing outlines network time slots and program changes for an Eastern War Time radio schedule. It lists multiple shows, hosts, and segments including music, news, dramas, serials, and war updates with times spanning evening hours and late night broadcasts.
The First Methodist church begins its vacation church school for children ages 9 to 11 on Monday morning June 15 at nine o'clock. Mrs. A M Freeman leads the program with a core staff assisting. Children are urged to attend the first session to gain full benefit and steer minds toward constructive living during these tense days.
A Bren gun uses 4987 different gauges in its construction, comprises 172 parts, and needs 3174 separate operations to produce.
A neighbor described fish glories to the painters while stating the garage was being painted. The casual remark reflects local humor amid home renovation.
The page presents three quiz items. Item one asks for the insignia worn by a civilian defense corps member and its function if a Churchillian wartime act occurs. Item two compares Madagascar’s size to other Indian Ocean islands and asks which is next largest. Item three notes U S sailors enjoying "the day the eagle screams" and asks for its meaning.
The First Christian church adds a new annex and will dedicate it with a fellowship supper Friday at 7 p.m. Committee members M. G. Moore and M. W. Montgomery organize the event inviting all church members and friends as gifts support the expansion. An excellent barbecue supper and a semi formal program are planned. Halley's comet, last seen in 1910, is noted as scheduled to return around May.
On a moonlit river, Kurt and Stephanie evade armed hijackers led by Henri de la Pagerie. They disable guards, seize control of a launch, warn a Coast Guard response, and escape toward a Titan freighter with plans for future collaboration and a hopeful kiss between the leads.
A veteran analyst surveys the western Aleutians from the Alaskan peninsula, noting volcanic, fogbound islands and dangerous seas. Unalaska and Dutch Harbor loom large as strategic anchors guarding the Northwest Approach, with Japanese operations feared but unlikely to have occupied any inhabited lands.
Delegates to the 9th Lions International convention in Wisconsin depart for home after a record attendance. International President George R. Jordan of Dallas delivers an inspiring luncheon address on Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation's Safety, urging unity and sacrificial service as the soul of Lionism. Wisconsin reports 38 106,300 new forest trees planted during 1940.
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