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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1940

Page

3

Telegrams Against Bills Rally Monroe Business Leaders

More than 600 telegrams from Monroe and West Monroe to legislators opposed House Bills 408 wage hour and 975 labor relations, cited by Monroe Chamber of Commerce chair Joe E. Marx as evidence of business influence. Also notes passage chances for House Bill 688 on female work hours and an appropriation to fund a regional trades school.

Twin Cities Monroe West Monroe Joe E. Marx Monroe Chamber of Commerce Marx House Louisiana

British Raids Press Against German Ranks In New Attacks

British observers described renewed raids on German positions along the North Sea Channel and Atlantic coast. Reports cited RAF and commandos hitting supply depots docks and quays with little British casualties while enemy dead and information were captured during landings at multiple points in Belgium and surrounding areas.

Britain British Isles Norway Netherlands British Press Association Scotland Germany England Wales Ministry of Home Security Home Ministry Air Ministry French Royal Air Force Waalhaven Rotterdam Bomoen Bergen Reuters North Cape Channel North Sea Atlantic Belgium Ministry of Information

Revival Services At Wel come Home Church Of God

A revival begins Wednesday at the Welcome Home Church of God on Lenwill Road and runs daily through July 7. Evangelist Rev. C. H. Johnson of Los Angeles leads the event with services at 7 p.m. each day, inviting the public.

Welcome Home Church of God Lenwill Road C. H. Johnson Los Angeles Calif

Close Dakota primary tightens Senate race leaders

In North Dakota the Republican U S Senate race narrows as results from about 25 of 503 precincts show Lynn J. Frazier with 12 960 votes driving ahead of William Langer and Thomas Whelan. Governor race sees Lewis Orlady leading Jack Patterson. Democratic Governor John Moses faces little opposition from C P Stone.

Fargo N. D United States Thomas Whelan Lynn J. Frazier William Langer North Dakota Whelan Frazier Langer Lewis T. Orlady Jamestown Jack Patterson Minot Orlady Patterson John Moses C. P. Stone

Japan Moves Toward Protectorates In Asia War Warning

Informed Tokyo sources say Japan may seek protectorates over French Indo China and the Dutch East Indies while pressing Britain on Hongkong and Shanghai. The note warns that Japanese actions could redefine power in Asia as Germany’s Hitler appears to back Tokyo’s Monroe doctrine aims.

Far East America Tokyo Nippon French Indo-China and the Dutch East Indies Hongkong Indo-China Japan Britain Burma China Shanghai England Germany Italy Dutch East Indies Indies British Empire United States Hitler Fuehrer

Orleans Grand Jury Expected to Indict

The Orleans parish grand jury was expected to return indictments involving high council members of a state department. No subjects were disclosed and witness names before the body remained secret.

Orleans New Orleans Orleans Parish State Department

Waguespack Dies in New Orleans At 78

William J. Waguespack 78, prominent local attorney and former U S district attorney, died today in New Orleans. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 9 or 10 am. He taught law at Loyola University and was a Georgetown and Tulane Law School graduate.

New Orleans William J. Waguespack Waguespack United States Loyola University Georgetown University Tulane University Law School

Death notices for George Richardson and Lane Wilson

Funeral services for George Ervin Richardson of New Orleans were held at Lamana Panno Falio under Masonry auspices with burial in Masonic cemetery. he left a widow Josephine Reese, two sons, a daughter, and several relatives. In Ruston, Lane Wilson died Tuesday and will be buried in Ruston cemetery with service at her residence. she leaves a husband, her mother, two sisters, and a brother.

George Richardson New Orleans George Ervin Richardson Tehoupitoulas Street Lamana-Panno- Falio, Inc Louisiana Relief Chapter No. 2 Royal Order of Masonry Masonic Josephine Reese Roy Martin Richardson Jack Sweeten T. C. Richardson, Sr Winnsboro J. B. Richardson Winnshore D. L. Richardson St. Louis T. C. Richardson, Jr J. W. Smith J. C. Slaughter Monroe Ruston Lane Wilson Boulevard Street Guy Hicks First Methodist Church

Restive Orient signs and war supply notes

A series of brief items from war time reports across the globe. The signaling of a women’s auxiliary transport unit in Hong Kong shows militarization in civilian life. Britain’s food ministry moves as part of dispersal, not evacuation. Kingsley Wood cites £4 million in interest free loans with a £20,000 anonymous gift. Helen Hayes involvement eyed to move 6,500 English children weekly to the United States. Americans cross into Spain and await possible rescue by a U.S. warship in Bilbao. Aircraft production in Britain hits a new weekly high, per Lord Beaverbrook.

Hong Kong Orient

Hitler visits French landmarks during wartime tour

An informant claims Hitler toured Paris monuments including the Cour d’Honneur Musee de l’Armee near Napoleon’s tomb and inferred visits to the Louvre and Notre Dame. He traveled with General Keitel and German art professors, not military officers, suggesting a focus on cultural sites.

France Cour D'Honneur Musee de L'Armee Hotel Des Invalides Napoleon Hitler Louvre Cathedral of Notre Dame Wilhelm Keitel

Church to Hold Annual Congregational Meeting Tonight

Rev. R. T. Watson announced the annual congregational meeting will be held at 7 45 p m at the First Christian church. Reports from department heads will be given and church and church school officers will be elected. All members urged to attend.

First Christian Church R. T. Watson Watson Sayi

Embassies Move to Monts Home as War Rages

A journalist describes the rapid German advance from Paris to Tours with convoys sweeping the Loire valley. French troops retreat, bridges damaged, shops closed, and refugees head north while Germans mass prisoners and occupy Orleans-Tours area.

Parix Tours Commmunication Center Orleans Loire Cher Associated Press Orleans-Tours Etl

Book audit testimony recounts Leche denial of raise

Witnesses testified Weiss told of a $27,000 increase and that Leche authorized the next day. Shattuck said he met Leche after meeting with Governor Long's office. Leche allegedly called the claim a damned lie and said he had no power to authorize the raise. it was the school board's duty. Defense declined to confirm if Leche would testify.

Tion Weiss Leche Long Shattuck

Dr Helen Carter Dies At Baptist Hospital

Dr Helen M Carter head of Louisiana State university department of home economics since 1927 died today in Baptist hospital New Orleans after four months illness. An author and lecturer she published articles on home economics and recently completed a textbook for five year students in home economics.

New Orleans Helen M. Carter Louisiana State University Department of Home Economics Baptist Hospital Carter

Malaria Symptoms and Diagnosis Guidance

The text explains how malaria can be present in blood long before symptoms appear and describes a progression of chills fever weakness fatigue poor appetite insomnia and fluctuating well being as warning signs to consider seeking medical evaluation for possible malaria.

Births in Various Families Report Daughters Born

West Monroe couple G W Mattaway announce Brenda Sue born Sunday in June. J C Blake and family in Jones report Julia Louise. C B Smith of Chat hart community welcomes Glenda Lee born June. A Ho Muckaby announces June 13 birth at Hordge clinic. Weather notes define gale 55 to 75 mph and hurricane above 75 mph.

Mr. and Me. C. B. Smith Chathart Glenda Lee June Mra A. Ho H Muckaby Hordge Clinic

Nomination rhetoric target of New Deal critics

A former president delivers a lengthy attack on current policies labeling the New Deal as depressingly flawed and bordering on totalitarian liberalism. He accuses the administration of "stabilising depression" and vows political change.

Keel to Be Laid for Big Warship Lowe

The 1,000 ton battleship Lowe keel will be laid tomorrow at the Brooklyn Navy Yard without the usual ceremonies. The Iowa is listed as one of four 4,000 ton action authorized under the Navy Maen program.

New York Lowe Brooklyn Iowa

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Neville Chamberlain Churchill Chamberlain House of Commons Council Munich Baby Bee Brand DeSiard Commercial Securities CO T. H. Woods Mgr Bershardt Dakota G. O. P. Senate Charles Vogel E. A. Johansson Raub W. J. Waguespack Mrs. Lane Wilson London Food Ministry Kingsley Wood Exchequer Englewood N. J Helen Hayes San Sebastian Spain International Bridge Bilbao Aircraft Production Great Britain Lord Beaverbrook Monts Pirot Helen Carter Mrs. Lane Lane Wilson Seed CO Grand St Tire Service Hartisea U.S. Royal Tires Pan-Am Gas and Oil Pennzoil Quaker State Oil Alvis Hotel Bldg Styles Oarth eCretonies Percales Vrativies Sheers
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