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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

6

Plane crash near Aredale kills five aboard

A crash near Aredale killed five people and injured others after a plane owned by pilot Clarence Barnett spun out of control at about 400 feet. Barnett, 42, was piloting a tour flight from his field on his father’s farm when the aircraft went down in a field three and a half miles north of town.

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Five Birthdays Celebrated at One Rochester Home

At the home of Mr and Mrs John Hopu in Rochester five birthdays were celebrated simultaneously. The honorees included George Pray and Laurie Pray, twins aged 16, Ann Mak Hill and Joan Mak Hill, twins aged 3, and Charles Pray, aged 70. Relatives attended the gathering.

Rochester John Hopu George and Laurie Pray Tie Ann Joan Mak Hill Charles Pray

False Teeth Ad Promises Secure Fit and Comfort

An advertisement touts FASTERTH a non acid powder for dentures claimed to keep false teeth secure and improve comfort. It promises no gumminess gooey taste or paste feel and urges purchase at any drug store.

North Carolina Battleship Ready for Sea in New York Bay

The USS North Carolina, a 25 000 ton 750 foot battleship, prepares for sea as the second U S dreadnought since postwar disarmament. Sister to the Washington the vessel will be among the world s most powerful ships with nine 16 inch guns and 20 smaller weapons. Federal agents and guards secure the launch area amid tight restrictions. Armistice day casualty Pax Yates of the Royal Navy is noted with his name meaning Peace.

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System to Collect and Store Blood for War Shock

Dr Stuart Mudd of the University of Pennsylvania proposed a nationwide system for collecting and storing a ready to use serum substitute in water that can prevent deadly shock from battlefield wounds. Canadian physicians Dr Charles Herbert Best and Dr C Solandt discussed extending the plan to Canada. Hospitals in New York Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Milwaukee Des Moines and Los Angeles are expected to participate.

Philadelphia Stuart Mudd University of Pennsylvania Medical School Ne York Charles Herbert Best C. ¥. Solandt University of Toronto Canada Serum Association New York Chicago Detroit Milwaukee Des Moines Los Angeles

Urge Closer Ties Among Republics Silent in Text

The article reports delegates from several states and three foreign countries promoting cultural links among American republics. Resolutions favor Pan American coordination on defense in the western hemisphere. Nominees for president include Donald Ramirez Min Tex and Harold Morgan Oklahoma City.

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Oddities From The News Across The Nation

A collection of brief curious items from various locales including a hospital nurse quizzing a patient at Mobile Alabama over aging and family, Roy Glass finally receiving a corrected diploma in Hopewell Virginia, Thomas Willis retiring from farming and still active in life, a mother duck nesting at Boeing Field Seattle, rural electricity debate in Columbus Nebraska, Miller moths dulling gas lamps, a noodle causing injury in Minneapolis, and Australian textile industry expansion plans worth four to six million dollars.

Louisiana junior college funds doubled in budget plan

In Baton Rouge on June 13 the House appropriations committee approved a plan to more than double Northeast Junior College's funding to 125000 annually, up from 1560, to support higher salaries and new courses. The dean urged expansion of programs while noting prior underfunding.

Northeast Junior College Monroe Louisiana State University House ISA

Growers Ship 15 Cars Tomatoes In Market Dip

Tomato shipments from the growers total 15 cars with prices around one and one half cents per pound at local sheds. Declines follow peak Mississippi and east Texas shipments. a late Rio Grande freezes crop yields cut by about 25 percent. Northeastern Louisiana and south Texas plays affect prices as Grayson and others load cars toward week end. Potatoes shipping adds 26 cars sold. total freight value near several hundred dollars.

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Italian Buildings Display British Flag in Jerusalem

Jerusalem June 13 symbolic events marked the display of British flags over all Italian buildings in Palestine to honor King George VI's official birthday. Special services were held in churches and synagogues with prayers for victory and peace in the Holy City.

Jerusalem George VI

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