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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
4
The Robin Moor incident stirs US questions of freedom of the seas and contraband definitions. Readers gauge whether the United States may sail unarmed ships through distant lanes and how Germany may wage war beyond traditional zones.
George Tucker recounts a Swedish immigrant turned affluent New Yorker facing a harsh draft era division. A son enlists proudly while another shuns service, provoking a sharp parental reaction and a forced relocation. The piece also notes Tom Johnstone’s comic art venture and media criticism, plus changes in New York transit sounds and a costly Truth or Consequences prop budget.
Hollywood notes urge studios to organize actor units to visit Fort Ord and other camps to entertain troops. Promote real action over talk as stars such as Allen Jenkins Fred MacMurray Robert Montgomery Ralph Bellamy and Jane Darwell are highlighted with anecdotes from Warners Dive Bomber and other items.
A column argues for timing of childbearing and the impact of adolescent offspring on middle aged parents. It contrasts youthful energy with a mother’s need for rest, noting quarrels over routine, budget, dress, and social expectations. It urges children to consider parents’ feelings and responsibilities.
Washington observer recounts the Deborah Sampson tale from Civil War era papers and a pension case. It notes Sampson’s disguise as a man, service with General Washington’s forces, and a pension won by her widower Benjamin Gannett after Congress Act.
Monroe city officials favor a proposed paving amendment to let property owners choose between a five year or a ten year payment plan. The measure, drafted by City Attorney H H Russell at owner request, passed the state house unanimously via Rep R L Prophit. Also filed were incorporation papers for Met Rouge Gas Co to drill for oil and gas with capital $5 000, officers named. an order aims to curb minor drivers in the area.
H. D. Apgar, superintendent, said police will charge parents of all minors found driving cars. The rule sets seventeen as the minimum age to drive a car and applies to underage motorists.
Olan H. Black announces reactivation of Troop 31 in Monroe with 21 Boy Scouts. A. J. Hunt serves as scoutmaster, J. F. Stone as assistant, Grace Episcopal Church sponsors, L. V. Fourmy chairs the committee with F. W. Ashcraft and Charles Womack aboard. Members include Henry Bernstein III, John Kelso, Emmette Carmena and others. A California railroad enthusiasts society funds excursions over nonregular routes.
A detailed radio timetable lists programs from 4:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. with shows such as We the Abbotts, The Hansonette, Jack Armstrong, Three Suns, News, Dance Music Orchestra, and Wings on the Watch. The schedule notes time adjustments for daylight saving and network changes across stations CBS NBC and MBS, mentioning hosts like Paul Sullivan and Edwin C. Hill.
Yesterday Anne and two men rescued from a snowstorm on the Yangsar plains reach safety. Blaze Sherwood and Pete Mackey are taken prisoner to the Emir. Anne is hidden in the Emir’s palace and a princess plans to smuggle her out to friends.
Monroe police announce a pilot right turn on red across DeSiard street and downtown streets to ease congestion. motorists must stop fully before turning and not pass other cars. signs will be posted and broadened if the trial succeeds. An airline study notes about three in every thousand passengers suffer airsickness.
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