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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
4
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A Canada strengthened by wartime buildup expands its industry and military reach, linking nearer to the United States. The piece argues that Canada’s vast war effort and industrial base, especially in Ontario, will boost North American defense and create closer continental ties without political union.
The piece reports a British production crisis on the eve of a German westward push. It cites a London Economist view that Churchill received powers over industry and labor to fix chaotic early war planning and unmobilized labor, while Britain moves to prevent a shell shortage like in 1915.
A British soldier amid the retreat from the French channels picks up a bloodstained cloth doll from a bombed toyshop. He carries it home for his daughter as death rains around him, symbolizing resilience amid disaster in Flanders.
The writer warns that modern science can capture color photos of internal organs during operations and soon color movies may reveal private medical details. The piece questions whether privacy remains sacred as medical imagery enters living rooms.
Poem by H. J. Phillips titled The Once Over on early bedtime and rising. It mentions Leonard Arnstein and hints at heirs and legacy.
The piece envisions Fiorello LaGuardia as an assistant secretary in Roosevelt’s emergency cabinet and even as assistant secretary of the navy. It lampoons his versatility from planning naval battles to opening schools in a single afternoon. It notes New York’s B M T subway ownership and municipal signage changes.
In a sketchy blend of civic satire and notices, a city battle over B M T travel and La Guardia airport emerges. The piece notes mayoral confusion, the airport’s location, and a small notice about Madame Jordan's Playland absence.
An article on guiding girls toward womanhood through emotional preparation and a hope chest. It urges gifts from relatives, the symbolism of stored heirlooms, and thoughtful family support as a girl grows into adulthood. A vignette with Phyllis and John illustrates values. The piece promotes Patri's booklet Your Child and Other People.
Washington Daybook recalls Brigadier General Billy Mitchell, famed aviation advocate and World War I hero, who was court-martialed and died February 19, 1936. The obituary highlights his early Spanish American War service, World War I actions, push for a separate air force, and postwar battles over aviation defense. It notes his burial in Milwaukee and his influence on military aviation policy.
Mrs Aubrey Haas and daughter Shirley Blossom return from a visit with Mrs Harry Simon of Alexandria. Barrier Mae Walsworth turns seven with a planned birthday party for 35 young guests. Engagement announced for Minnalee Kennedy of Shelby Miss to William Addison Walker II with wedding set for July 16 at First Methodist Shelby. Imogene Hodges to visit relatives in South Carolina early July.
Jerome A. Hayes, supervisor of public funds, reports 304 audits from six months to three years overdue due to prior incomplete work. He asks for a $91,000 budget rise. Governor Sam Jones favors lifting the appropriation from $105,000 to $196,000 to restore compliance and quality.
Seattle on June 14 reports a union puzzled by a call for drivers for three horse teams. The business agent says no member knows how to drive horses. Workmen opposed motorized equipment in a highway tunnel due to monoxide gas risk. The issue was resolved by hiring the owners to drive the teams.
MGM Studio manager J. G. Mayer warns June graduates that film work is highly specialized and requires prior experience. He urges aiming for theater, design houses, or local technical work before Hollywood, noting many degrees alone do not qualify for studio roles.
Baltimore June 14 President F W Boatwright of the University of Richmond said privately endowed Christian colleges may save America from Europe's ruin. He urged Christians to turn to Christian colleges as world wars create urgent leadership needs. He cited Europe’s devastation and warned of losses from unrestricted submarine warfare as the Belridge, a Norwegian steamship, was torpedoed en route from New Orleans to Amsterdam.
New York report notes a Pittsburgh hardware dealer Horace H. Morgan lost $75 cash, a railroad ticket and IDs at the fair during an act featuring Miss Rosita Royce and Miss Yvette Dare with trained birds. The incident highlights the fair’s vigilant police presence and the distracting performances around 52nd Street’s Leon & Eddie’s where the “Pretty Polly Revue” runs.
Harrisburg, Pa June 14. State Secretary of Labor and Industry Lewis G Hines says he has asked Washington social security officials to permit dismissal of known Communists from the division of unemployment compensation. He cites six or seven Communist workers in Pittsburgh and about the same in Philadelphia on the payroll. The division receives federal funds.
Eastern standard time adjustments and a full day’s radio schedule list. Programs include Li'l Abner sketch news Earl Wild piano Alma Kitchell Edwin Hill talk The Chicagoans orchestras Dancing Music and more across CBS NBC WABC WJZ and mutuals with late night dance music blocks and end of broadcast hour.
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