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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1940
Page
4
The Monroe News-Star describes its daily publication schedule and editorial stance. It emphasizes independence, impartiality, and a commitment to truth, opposing what it regards as wrong regardless of party politics.
The president calls for a year of national service for all youths, trained in fighting, technical, conservation, or other roles. Supporters see it as timely, while opponents fear upheaval. Congress must decide feasibility and craft detailed terms quickly to avoid delay. Time is critical to avoid Europe’s fate.
British and French purchase commissions have bought $1 billion of U S war goods with $600 million in the last month. If Britain voids France contracts they may not be filled for export, forcing American rearmament orders and reshaping foreign trade as France is overrun by the Nazis. Texas storage tanks hold France bound petroleum and gasoline.
The piece notes Congress presses ahead despite stress, expanding the army and navy, raising the debt, and enacting tax reforms. It cites shifts in U S policy after France falls and Nazi threats grow, while Henry Lee’s echoed line honors Washington’s enduring primacy in war, peace, and the nation’s affection.
The verse proclaims rising business sentiment with rising orders and shifts. It notes 1939 then 1940 gains, ongoing expansion, and a joking jab at the tax man while referencing Oslo and the fjords.
A reader named Sandra T from Herrick writes that her vote will go to the candidate who promises a balmy spring, expressing frustration with political voices and urging a hopeful seasonal change.
A short item lists horse names with brief notes on traits or condition. The release notes connections from The Associated Newspapers indicate a racing chart or horse brief segment.
Trudy and Tom discuss marriage and values in a candid talk about love money and appearance. An elder mother emphasizes that the core of marriage is devoted love, with practical advice from Angelo Patri's sex instruction leaflet. The piece ends with a call to request the leaflet from the Monroe News Star.
The piece argues a rapid simple joint resolution expands the Monroe Doctrine by declaring the United States will not recognize transfers of any geographic region in the Western Hemisphere to non American powers. It notes a broad, strategic implication and questions potential outcomes if powers seize Portugal, the Azores or Pacific stepping stones.
A discussion of how to define the western hemisphere and where its eastern and western bounds lie. S. W. Boggs explains the ambiguity of starting at the 20th meridian west of Greenwich and extending to the 160th meridian east, noting many included lands and exclusions.
Mrs. J. S. Washburn will host open house for her daughter Miss Violette Washburn and Misses Genevra and Alice Washburn along with guest Miss Ancia Priestly of New York. Lieutenant Warren Taylor of the U S N visits his aunt Mrs. W B Leigh in the city. Oswald Cosby to spend summer at Culver Military Academy in Indiana.
John Ulrich 29 of Omaha a noted criminal ends a pursuit by shooting himself through the roof of his mouth after being trapped by a posse in his Sidney apartment hideout. Earlier he wounded an undersheriff while escaping from a Sterling Colp jail. A separate note mentions new automobile tail and headlamps with double filament bulbs switching to a second filament when the first burns out.
In Detroit experts say 1940 mannequins move toward corn fed looks with less rouge. Ralph Adler of New York notes sourpuss faces remain viable but more smiles will appear this year. Mannequin styles mirror changing American women.
Pittsburgh travelers aid unit helped return 82 year old woman who had read about Canada in newspapers and traveled to see the sights after being lured away by a circus last month. They also sent home 30 juvenile runaways connected to the same incident.
Portland officer Patrolman F J Cooney stopped a driver who quipped about going to a fire. The cop confirmed the claim and led the way as the speeder was redirected toward a burning barn after the driver revealed the emergency call.
Gelter and Merrill List delivered a powerful swing before an awkward fall ended when List broke his leg on the follow through. The incident halted play as medical staff attended to him.
Geneva Illinois county board of tax review met to hear complaints. Charles Hossack said he wanted to pay taxes but did not receive a bill. He listed $60 of household and personal effects, and the board assessed about $3.40.
Norfolk Nebraska witnesses Mr and Mrs L E Frisbie arriving first at a car wreck found one man dead and another seriously injured. The car radio advised them not to move the patients and to call for an ambulance a doctor and the sheriff.
Pan American Airways launches the Alaska Clipper a 34 passenger four engined flying boat to Juneau Alaska marking a rapid travel shift from dog teams and slow ships. The opening flight carries notable passengers as the first regularly scheduled link between the United States and Alaska.
Florence Italy June 4 Myron C Taylor president Roose velt's personal representative to the Vatican was to be taken to Rome today to undergo an operation. The operation will be performed by Dr Allen O Whipple a New York surgeon who arrived here yesterday from the United States with Mrs Taylor. Shortly after their arrival Taylor was given a blood transfusion to strengthen him for the train trip to Rome. It has been reported that Japan has banned the importation from the United States and other countries of all motor vehicles and parts.
Jimmie Fidler reports a flood of Hollywood chatter as stars like Gloria Murphy and Ralph Murph y heat cool while Wally Beery backs a new valley studio. Adrienne Ames heads east amid custody rumors. Robert Montgomery donates ambulances to Red Cross. Garbo’s cloth theft tale. Dietrich’s waiter hook by MGM. Barrymore still in The Great Profile.
New York interview with boxer turned actor Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom at the Strand Theater. He recalls ring grit, stage improvisation, and his wife a child psychologist who married him after eight months. He jokes about a Grand Union horse tip and his transition to entertainment with Rudy Vallee.
An explosion at a Bucharest suburb munitions depot killed an undetermined number of soldiers. Fire spread to a nearby military camp and officials barred discussion while newspapers were forbidden to report details.
NBC CBS and MBS will televise NBC CBS and MBS night sessions of the Republican National convention in Philadelphia from today until adjournment. Regular programs will be canceled as needed and advance schedules issued by the networks reflect the convention's changing timing.
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