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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
14
The piece warns that Italy under Mussolini has militarized to seize conquest, risking an expanded threat to Britain and France. It urges immediate American mobilization, more planes tanks and men, to deter fascist aggression and defend civilization against Hitler and Mussolini.
The speaker argues Germany cannot conquer England or the British empire even with France fallen, and the United States must intervene to prevent German domination. He calls for ending Germany's long‑standing urge to dominate nations, noting America's duty and interest to stop it and finish what was started in 1917.
In Apache national forest Ranger Rogers avoids shooting a bear attacking his horse due to lacking a game permit. He chased the bear with stones, shut himself in his cabin as the bear loitered about, then was aided by fire warden Robert Munroe. Harvesting of wheat has begun in southern Kansas. Weather waits for no farmer.
The piece argues golf silence is outdated as players adapt to noisy courses. It cites John Kieran endorsing talk during play and notes a recent tournament where jazz bands and bursts of sound did not hinder performance. Clubs experiment with noisy environments this spring.
News item notes Paramount Metro-Goldwyn and Twentieth Century Fox bidding for screen rights to the musical comedy Du Barry Was a Lady. Bob Hawk references the Hollywood bidding war with industry figures and censorship concerns.
A poetic couplet by Frederic Walters describes a process to create nylon from coal air and water. The verse hints at baking without burning and connects the product to a lady wearing it, with silkworms turning as a metaphorical outcome.
An article on why four year olds bite out of emotional confusion. It explains biting as a growing behavior not malice, urges calm, private discussion, timeouts, and protection from teasing. Advises on teething care and avoiding punishment while inviting parental inquiries to Mr Patri at the Monroe News-Star in New York.
Washington sources report commerce and agriculture lean toward planning a major relief program as war disrupts food and fuel. They note Hoover era relief lessons, famine rumors in Russia and Europe, and potential needs in France Spain Balkans Denmark Holland Norway Finland Sweden and Britain.
Sixty words list travels of local residents with honeymoons trips to the gulf coast visits to New Orleans Mineral Wells and Grand Cane. Mentions Mrs. Easterling Ruth Barbour Teddy Hopson convalescence at Riverside and Miss Lawn heading to St. Louis for eight weeks at the conservatory of music.
Harold Crary of United Air Lines argues commercial air transport is the fast growing public utility in the United States. He notes rapid passenger growth, a skilled workforce shortage, and United’s training programs at Oakland and Cheyenne to prepare pilots mechanics and other airline personnel.
The emerald is described as highly valuable when flawless, with only a few gems achieving perfection. Separately, the Texas game commission has leased 144,757 acres to restore deer, turkey and other wildlife populations.
Baltimore June 13 The Rev Dr Francis C Stifer editorial secretary of the American Bible Society warned of a Bible blackout as war halts distribution by British Dutch and Scottish societies. He told the Southern Baptist convention that millions in Europe and China need Bibles and urged a Bible Sunday for churches to back the American society’s mission.
In San Francisco on June 13 a Supreme Court showdown was seen as likely over Willi Schneiderman state secretary of the Communist party whose citizenship was canceled by Federal Judge Michael J Roche for failing to disclose five years of membership in groups advocating violent overthrow. Great Britain moves to limit crops on small truck farms to focus on food production including flowers and herbs.
DESIGNED PLAYING CARDS Jacques Gringonneur, court painter to King Charles VI of France, designed our modern pack of playing cards. He modified the old style of cards known as Tarots. On completion of the job he went insane. The first submarine is said to have been built in England and to have been operated by 12 rowers at a depth of 12 to 15 feet for several hours.
Jimmie Fidler notes a striking resemblance among Vivien Leigh Hedy Lamarr and Joan Bennett and wonders which will endure in Hollywood. Leigh is praised for flirt appeal, while Bennett appears colder and Lamarr more trusting. The column blends gossip with brief entertainment updates and anecdotes about stars and industry happenings.
In New York Basil Fameen, a Rus sian former White officer with two cents, throws a lavish farewell party at a top Manhattan hotel. Lively Russian music, sturgeon and caviar, vodka and champagne mark the night as guests record every moment on a floor amplifier. Fameen plans California ahead, joking about a filling station or a symphony, while praising his mother and wife.
Special maritime guards were stationed on all beligerent ships in Buenos Aires after two time bombs exploded aboard the British royal mail freighter Gascony. One Argentine stevedore was killed and five were injured as the 4716-ton vessel sustained severe damage with a fuel tank breached and another blast in a separate hold. The ship may require drydock repairs.
Radio listings show a June 13 schedule with network corrections and time zone shifts. Programs include Jack Armstrong, The O Neills, Li l Abner's Sketch, News Broadcasts, Dancing Music Orchestra, The All Star Revue, Ring Crosby Show, Rudy Valee Show, Major Bowes Amateurs, and Amos and Andy repeats across NBC CBS and other networks with various hosts and orchestras.
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