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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1941
Page
4
The piece argues Henderson must curb price hikes without harming labor or management. It notes wage increases trigger price rises and vice versa, urging voluntary cooperation and warning against a push toward compulsory controls. It cites autos and steel as examples of profit influence on pricing.
Books face slim returns as publishers report weak sales despite strong editions. New York clubs trim summer noise with Copacabana closing until fall and Monty Proser's Dance Carnival drawing crowds for 66 cents. Bands Clinton Barnet Kaye draw attention amid waning theater and nightlife turnout.
Jimmie Fidler notes CBS will debut a coast to coast airshow titled Young Ideas featuring works by Hollywood studio underlings from stenographers to janitors. He praises the concept as a path to undiscovered talent and urges film studios to imitate the plan. The column blends gossip on stars, industry moves, and project details with praise for the initiative.
Weary humanity longs for peace yet war returns as evil gains a head start on good. The piece argues that peace cannot prevail while evil resides in hearts and urges constant readiness to defend what is good. It frames war as a perpetual duty and calls for just action against tyranny.
Washington Daybook surveys the roving diplomats and unofficial observers who tipped the scales of wartime intelligence. Sumner Welles led the pack, meeting leaders from Chamberlain to Mussolini, while Wendell Willkie and Harry Hopkins played pivotal roles in informing policy and lending aid. Other figures like Wild Bill Donnen and Dr. Parran followed in their tracks, gathering vital impressions for Washington.
The article highlights Captain James Roosevelt and W Averell Harriman among top observers in the eastern Mediterranean and Britain aid missions. It notes John G Winant and Laughlin Currie traveling to explain and report on the war, with many others sent by the government to provide firsthand updates.
The Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for Navy Department ship construction posts. Senior inspector earns 2600 dollars yearly, inspector 2300, associate inspector 2000 with optional electrical mechanical steel hulls or wood hulls branches. Apply by future notice to the Tenth Civil Service district in New Orleans. exams based on applications.
Mayor Arnold Bernstein proclaims June 28 to July 4 as American Independence week aligning with other cities. The D A R Fort Miro chapter invites churches officials and groups to observe the 150th anniversary of the Declaration and Jefferson's death. Monroe plans dog vaccination at the old Grammont plant starting July 6 to curb hydrophobia amid many strays.
A detailed listing of programs for Friday June 20 across stations, including news, music, comedy, drama and sports segments. Notable items include The Three Suns Trio, Paul Douglas on Sports, Wings on Watch, The Lone Ranger, Kate Smith's Hour, and aviation drama series with multiple time blocks, alongside various news updates and special features.
Yesterday Anne Willard faces danger in the Emirate court. Anguished but clever, she must escape with aid from the Princess while the Emir searches the harem for enemies. Her Persian disguise hinges on her striking eye color to pass as a native.
Anne disguised as the Emir's Persian daughter is pressed toward an arranged marriage to secure her escape. Sherwood agrees to a speedy dawn ceremony as Mackey and the Princess maneuver to avoid arousing suspicion. A tense wedding unfolds with gifts and a guarded reunion scene before the couple moves toward flight.
Marion L. Simmons 20 son of Mr and Mrs Earl Simmons of 2602 Jackson street promoted to sergeant. Enlisted in signal corps in Jackson Mississippi August 4 1940. Graduated radio communications school Fort Knox Kentucky February 1941 as private first class specialist fourth class. Now with the third armored division at Camp Polk Louisiana.
The Union Parish Singing convention will be held at Marion High School this weekend. President W A Henderson announced the schedule for Saturday night and Sunday events.
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