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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1939
Page
4
The Monroe News-Star declares itself an independent newspaper that prints news impartially and supports what it believes to be right, opposing what it considers wrong without regard to party politics. The notice appears in a preface describing access to calls and departments for readers.
The piece outlines a grave standoff caused by Japan's blockade of the British concession at Tientsin. It notes risk of armed clash, British frustration with Tokyo and Beijing officials, and the troubled, inconsistent stance since Manchuria’s 1931 seizure. It cites economic pressure and limited options for coercion, with no clear policy stance from Britain.
The piece cites John G Winant urging action to curb the global armament race. He warns the arms buildup drains national income and degrades nations, comparing wastage to war and calling for responsible leaders to address the issue through international action.
The American Society of Planning Officials notes four rulings shaping trailer law. Indiana held cities may limit trailer stays on private land as a police power measure. Michigan ties trailers to housing acts. New York taxes portable trailer lunches as real property. Texas district court treats a detached trailer as a building for insurance case purposes.
The Rockefeller foundation provides a 10 year grant of 350000 to Johns Hopkins Medical School to establish a department of preventive medicine. The piece argues prevention is key to public health and praises Johns Hopkins as leading in applied medical science. A sports critic then notes declining quality in American League umpiring amid a return to normal season enthusiasm.
A humorous column by H. J. Phillips muses on food, law, and society. It quotes a judge’s courtroom quips and jokes about restaurant standards, hash onions, and culinary preferences, with quick salutes to popular culture and debutantes.
Viola Hays bikes to work while Homer Tucker prepares for a small cranberry bag. Panza Simmons visits town amid a mood of misery. Floyd Corliss begins donkey punchin for Pat Cornell and Ed Newman wires Jesse Pullen’s home. A lady’s apron found on the street is available from the office.
An editorial urges parents and educators to curb theft and lax morals among youth. It condemns pilfering as stealing and stresses reinstating the Ten Commandments, personal responsibility, and clear social standards. It invites readers to request Patri’s booklet and support stronger public condemnation of dishonesty.
Washington Daybook reports Representative Ross A. Collins of Mississippi continues to influence the military spending debate. He questions the air program’s scale and urges building only a portion of the 40 percent reserve while the president weighs needs. General Craig defends readiness amid a deflated war bubble view from Powers.
A practical home note suggests scrubbing a summer porch rug and painting it after drying. When the rug is finished and varnished, it should last another year at low cost. In contrast a 1937 38 US figure reports the largest single year drop in accidental deaths, down by 11 000.
Forsythe park tourist camp reports increasing visitor numbers with seven machines stopping daily and several staying overnight. Camping is limited to seven days and water, lights, and gas are provided free as plans advance to add sheds and tables later this summer.
Howard Livandais Jr a Monroe youth son of Mr and Mrs Howard Liv audais serves in the United States Navy aboard the destroyer Pillsbury under Lt Alva J Spriggs at Swatow China The Japanese government has ordered British and American ships from the area while the US and Britain reportedly bolster naval forces in defiance of orders Livandais enlisted May 3 1938 and trained in Norfolk before joining the Asiatic fleet for 30 months He has served on the Pillsbury since last fall
Tallulah La June 23 A daily vacation church school is in progress at the Methodist church with good enrollment. Classes cover intermediates juniors primary and beginner departments. Faculty includes Rev and Mrs D W Poole Mrs J R Medlin Miss Beulah White Miss Virginia Thompson Miss Mabel Claire Lancaster Mrs A B Kelly and Mrs Erle Read.
Dr. Morris Fishbein explains how psychiatry links physical changes and mental disturbances. He notes environment, routines, social training, and sex life shape mental and physical health, and lists key psychiatric terms like rationalization, projection, libido, and bisexuality.
Split bananas placed in a shallow pan with lemon juice and tart jelly. Bake 15 minutes in a moderate oven and transfer to the serving platter. Note mentions about 10,000,000 people in the United States play the piano.
Hollywood's push for Americanism fuels films and staffing moves as studios face monopolistic probes and star negotiations. Vic McLaglen, Deanna Durbin, Jackie Coogan, Hedy Lamarr, Richard Arien, Steffi Dunn, Duncan Renaldo, and Eddie Buzzell are named in ongoing industry shifts and comeback stories amid censorship pressures and union tensions.
A social swirl follows band leaders marrying into elite circles as marriages to orchestra conductors draw scrutiny. Burnice Smith wed Eddie Le Baron after a Rainbow Room tango set, prompting gossip about expulsion from the Social Register and similar matches such as Al Donahue Frederica Gallatin and Her Kemp Martha Stephenson.
Martha Hoke of St Louis aged 78 was a pioneer newspaper artist and painter. Her father Joseph W Hoke invented a chalk plate engraving process. Charles F Hatfield of St Louis aged 77 was formerly president of the International Advertising Association and for 20 years led the American Community Advertising Association.
A semi official report states the Duke and Duchess of Windsor will visit Spain in July arriving at Barcelona on a private yacht around July 15. Falls caused 26,70 deaths in the United States in 1938.
Eastern Standard time shifts noted for CST and MT zones. Multiple radio programs across networks NBC CBS and local lines shown with music, talk, news, and dramatic segments from 6:00 to 10:45 PM including The Lone Ranger and Amos Andy.
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