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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1940
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text describes calling procedures for daily news by telephone with all departments listed. Details are unreadable, but indicates a general instruction for placing calls to news desk and other sections throughout the day.
Martin Dies cites evidence of an organized drive to destroy democracy in the United States. He divides the fifth column into A and B groups and urges action beyond political slogans to defend the country.
United States engineers announce a $2 million wind tunnel at Wright Field Dayton to test model aircraft and materials. The 780 foot tunnel will use two 40 foot diameter fans and 40 000 horsepower motors to produce winds up to 400 miles per hour while observers study outcomes.
The piece argues Nazi plots in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina hinge on Europe, predicting US naval help if needed. It notes Argentina's historical US hostility and suggests a Nazi victory would push Latin nations toward closer US ties, while a German setback delays action.
Pacific Alaska Airways a Pan American subsidiary has authorized a Seattle to Juneau route after about 20 trial flights. Regular service will speed passenger travel and cargo, strengthening national defense and closer ties between Alaska and the United States.
A brief item quotes Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and others about fires and preparedness. The piece mentions reluctance to firefighting duties, a siren on a private car, and wartime funding calls. Ex Kaiser and I.O.A. reflections appear in a clipped news style.
A reprinted pamphlet advertises hotel week with room rates and bed rules. It includes a quirky list of prohibitions and humorous lines about writers and spring. Notable names cited include Evelyn Bligh and Ogden Nash.
Angelo Patri argues children differ in growth needs and that teasing and strict demands should not ruin them. He suggests offering alternatives, allowing time for development, and focusing on overall progress rather than fragmentary failures. The piece invites readers to request Patri’s booklet Obedience.
Readers from Yonkers to Miami send notes on Thomas Dewey and the 1940 campaign. The column discusses Washington loyalties, veterans in the party, and the challenge of national and international experience for a presidential candidate.
By F. M. Stavely Director of Personnel Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. The article guides June graduates to define career goals present experience clearly and polish appearance handwriting and photos to improve job prospects. It notes many fail due to indecision poor application quality and lack of demonstrable sales or work experience.
Mrs Sigmund Masur and family plan a Manitou Colorado summer. Miss Violette Washburn returns from Randolph Macon College to stay with her parents. Mrs J S Bloch to Chicago for summer at the Chicago Beach hotel. Minnie Ruffin to New Orleans for Tulane summer study. J E Bynum returns from Texas honeymoon at home with the Manghams. Mr and Mrs Percy Apgar announce a daughter June. Mrs Walter Smith to visit Chicago for two weeks.
Dr Clarence E Bird of Providence told the AMA that stomach and duodenal ulcers are more common than thought and should be suspected in abdominal pains. In 215 cases, 77 occurred in children under two, 18 in ages two to six, 54 in seven to eleven, and 66 in twelve to fifteen. warning signs include pain and loss of appetite.
Italian aviators blasted the Pola arsenal on the Adriatic coast, delivering a sharp blow noted as a major wartime action. The targeted facility housed munitions and supplies critical to Austro Hungarian operations. The report highlights strategic aerial strikes and implications for the ongoing campaign.
Jimmie Fidler notes agent Vic Orsatti pricing diamonds and reporters warned to watch Helen Gilbert’s left hand. Ida Lupino seeks release from Para contract. Hedy Lamarr and Joan Bennett share a domestic servant. Ruth Hussey backs John Shelton against Raphael Hakim. Gary Cooper rents a horse for North West Mounted Police and donates 1800 to Red Cross. Various star rumors, quotes, and industry tidbits follow including Dor othy Lamour and Bob Preston, Burns and Allen, and Edgar Bergen planning a plane named Charlie.
New York column tracks Carol Bruce rising from sweater modeling to Broadway. Agent Martin Spector backed her, steering offers from NTG’s Midnight Sun and beyond while passing on Paramount. The piece also notes Freddy Fitzsimmons’ veteran pitching, highlighting his 196 career wins and near 200 milestone.
New Bedford Mass June 12 A new haircut called the prom cut won a prize at a barber show during the state convention of the Associated Master Barbers of America. Designer Louis Boulais describes a low neck line tapering per line to show head shape with feathered sides and a neatly brushed back top for smart masculine appearance. Bristol County Rhode Island is noted as slightly larger than Manhattan Island.
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