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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1940

Page

4

Loyalty in United States duty to the republic

The essay argues France fell for multiple intertwined causes but stresses the need for positive loyalty to the republic in the United States. It condemns sniping at opposing views and calls for determined support of government and people, warning against division and pessimism.

France Germany Hitler Sudeten Czecho-Slovakia United States Communist Party Croix de Feu Belgium Holland Norway Republic

Where Is Youth in Europe and America Leadership

The piece argues Europe failed to cultivate young leaders after World War I citing France Britain and Germany and notes the US avoided a generation loss. It blames aging leaders like Petain Briand Chamberlain and Hindenburg and questions Hitler's civil governance potential while urging the United States not to repeat Europe’s leadership gap.

France Marshal Petain Britain Flanders Millerands Briands Poincares Herriots Blums Lavals Daladier Reynaud England Baldwins Chamberlains Churchill Germany Old Hindenburg Hitler Europe United States

Zimmerman Note Helped Draw U.S. Into World War I

German foreign minister Alfred Zimmermann issued a January 19, 1917 note to Mexico proposing alliance against the United States and promising support to reconquer Texas New Mexico and Arizona. The British possession of the note spurred U.S. entry into the war five weeks after its February 28 publication via President Wilson.

Alfred Zimmerman Berlin Germany Wilson Zimmerman America von Eckhardt Mexico Vo. Bernstorff United States Texas New Mexico Arizona Japan

The Once Over by H. L. Phillips satire roundtable

A spoof awarding degrees to public figures such as Alvin T. Winkle and Amos R. Quincy mocks wartime radio hype and social pretensions. Each portrait praises restraint or candor in a tongue in cheek roundup released by The Associated Newspapers.

Bunnell Gideon P

Our Children by Angelo Patri

A mother laments her son’s choice to abandon law school and support herself, while Patri argues that parental love cannot be bought, children owe affection not money, and imposition pushes youth to forge their own paths. He urges parents to support children’s independence and adjust together. The piece promotes Patri’s booklet Your Child and Other People.

South America Angelo Patri Angelo Patricare Monroe News-Star Station O New York N. Y The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Lindbergh Roars On Radio In Washington Debate

Charles A Lindbergh sparking a national debate as he challenges government policy and warns against war. His speeches provoke praise and boos, drawing reactions from senators and representatives about defense aid and isolationism amid rising tensions.

Washington Charles A. Lindbergh Minnesota Ole Manson Congress Germany House Lindbergh Key Pittman Nevada United States Ernest Lundeen Farmer- Laborite Lindberghs Charles A. Lin

Lindbergh Speeches Rally Isolationist Support

The article notes Lindbergh’s speeches sway isolationists and hints at an old State Department adviser shaping his rhetoric. It mentions a former Hoover official possibly guiding Lindbergh and cites advisers in Congress including Senators Clark Missouri Wheeler Montana La Follette Wisconsin Clark Idaho.

Lindbergh State Department Hoover Clark Missouri Wheeler Montana la Foyette Wisconsin Idaho

Local Society Happenings From Fort Mire D A R Meeting

Mrs. Charles Phillips chaired the Fort Mire chapter D A R gathering at the chapter house with assistance from several members. Notable attendees included Theo Terzia R O Morrison T L Hood Julius Russ and others as they attended Louisiana highway conference in Baton Rouge. Miss Amman Coon plans a Curry school term in Asheville North Carolina. Mrs K A Kordill hosts a Winnsboro house party for Sue and Jack Parker bound for Detroit with Monroe guests joining. Judge J C Theus heads to Colorado Springs for summer, Lenora Stone visits Miss Louise Theus while Mrs Ronald Lee Davis hosts a bridge for Miss Stone. Mr and Mrs W F Cummings travel to Chetek Wisconsin for a summer cottage stay through early fall.

Theo Terzia R. O. Morrison T. L. Hood Julius Russ Baton Rouge K. A. Kordill Winnsboro Sue Jack Parker Detroit Mich Monroe B. D. Hodges Imogene Christine Faser Lela Germany Dan Breard Frances Prophit Charles Kramer W. M. Parker

Jury Finds Woman Died in Auto Fall Near Alexandria

A coroner's jury ruled Ella Alston died from a fall from an automobile either accidentally or after being pushed. Harvey Smith and Joe Woodham were jailed pending investigation while Alma Monk was released. Alston, 42, was returning home from Willow Springs after a Saturday dance and died Monday night in hospital.

Alexandria Ella Alston Harvey Smith Joe Woodham S. L. Calhoun Smith Woodham Alma Monk Roy Yerby Glenmore Willow Springs

Odd Items In The News

Washington Indiana reports Ernest Warner 25 suffered a broken arm while hunting groundhogs when his rifle discharged as he crawled toward a den. The bullet pierced the injured arm and splints were removed to treat the wound.

Washington Ind Ernest Warner

GOLF TRAGEDY LOOMS IN CONNECTICUT CHAMPIONSHIP

E A Torrant of Wethersfield faced a bizarre end in the state amateur as his 150 yard drive lodged in a tree twenty feet up after nineteen holes. He retrieved a ladder and played the shot but the ball fell behind the tree, costing him the hole and the match.

New Britain Conn E. A. Torrant Wethersfield Torrant

Judge Fines Self for Contempt in Dallas Divorce Trial

In a Dallas divorce trial, Judge John A. Rawlins briefly lost control of the courtroom amid a dispute between lawyers, the defendant, and a witness. The judge raised his arms for silence and then fined himself five dollars for contempt of court.

Dallas John A. Rawlins

Prisoner Flees in Pepper Trail Found 12 Hours Later

In Santa Fe New Mexico authorities chased Andy Hewitt after he escaped from state prison. Bloodhounds lost his trail due to a pepper spray barrier he left behind. He was recaptured by officers in a nearby town about 12 hours later and questioned about the escape motive.

Santa FE N. M Andy Hewitt

Brothers graduate cum laude after four year law school trek

Otto Spiehagen carried his paralyzed brother Herbert five nights a week for four years to the University of Omaha law school. Both brothers earned cum laude honors and passed their bar exams, enabling Herbert to pursue law despite his mobility impairment.

Omaha Neb Otto Spiehagen Herbert Otto University of Omaha Law School

Taxpayer Secretly Refiles 40-year-old Beatrice Land Bill

Beatrice Nebraska. County Treasurer Earl Mudge watched a taxpayer pay a 40 year old land bill totaling 68.73 in three equal parts covering tax principal and interest. The man explained he had simply forgotten he owned the tract.

Beatrice, Neb Earl Mudge

Government plans fight on beetle in four states

Washington officials said the Agriculture Department would use 300000 dollars appropriated by Congress for the white fringe beetle campaign in Louisiana Mississippi Alabama and Florida. Assistant chief A S Hoyt said the work would proceed in full despite a 50 percent cut and the department had sought 600000 dollars for the effort.

Washington Agriculture Department Congress Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Florida Department A. S. Hoyt Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine

Newly Elected Officers Installed At Legion Post 37

The Martin-Powell-Barnette Post 37 American Legion in Lake Providence installed its new officers Ben Ellis as commander L L Ward vice commander Nick Hamilton adjutant G T Hiden finance officer Ed Frinz chaplain and George Mayfield sergeant at arms Arden B. Smith state commander officiated and Professor D M Amacker from Southwestern College Memphis Tenn delivered the principal speech. Pennsylvania has more church buildings than any other state in the union.

Lake Providence Martin-Powell-Barnette American Legion of Arden B. Smith Oak Grove Ben Ellis L. L. Ward Nick Hamilton G. T. Hiden Finnance Ed Frinz George Mayfield D. M. Amacker Southwestern College Memphis Tenn

Fidler column previews Hollywood gossip and plans

Hollywood chatter notes Doc Stork’s November visit, Joan Marsh lookalike sightings, Schenck tax settlement buzz, Mike Romanoff club spotting, Raft divorce talks, Garson England trip, Pasternak marriage rumor, Virginia Pine summer stock in Connecticut, Beery Wyoming lodge, Bennett touring pay, and industry quips.

Hollywood Pat Prince Mike Romanoff Earl Carroll New York George Raft Greer Garson England Pacific Coast Henry Hull Hull Henry Joe Pasternak Aureile Goodwin Connecticut Virginia Pine Wallace Beery Wyoming Jackson Hole Joan Bennett

Skinnay Ennis Faces Public Guesswork Over Health

New York crowds query Skinnay Ennis about his health as Bob Hope jokes about his supposed weak lungs persist. Ennis, born Edgar, explains his name change and jokes about his enduring strength. The piece also notes Central Park dancing scenes under WPA music and outdoor bowling popularized by Walter Huston and Raymond Massey, plus the rise of Swanky Frank hotdog stands.

George Tucker New York Skinnay Ennis Skinnay Bob Hope Salisbury N. C Edgar Skinney Manhattan Central Park WPA Walter Huston Raymond Massey Massey Huston Long Island Westchester

World Court Head Reported Safe in The Hague

Dr. Gustavo Guerrero of El Salvador, president of the world court, was reported safe in The Hague. His son Dr. Gustavo A. Guerrero, Bolivian consul in New Orleans, learned of his father's safety, noting a May 10 communication and Germany's courteous treatment of his official position.

Riage Orleans Gustavo Guerrero el Salvador World Court Hague Netherlands Gustavo A. Guerrero Bolivia New Orleans Guerrero Germany

Hattiesburg Chancellor Withdraws From Sixth District Bid

Chancellor Ben Stevens of Hattiesburg announced as a Sixth district congressional candidate but withdrew his bid today.

Hattiesburg Miss Ben Stevens Congress

Radio Schedule Highlights Evening Programs and News

A detailed list of radio programming for Wednesday June 26 across multiple networks. The schedule includes time blocks, show titles such as The O Neills, Li'l Abner, Captain Heary Stamps, Hollywood Playhouse, The Plantation Party, and Roy Shield Revue, plus news, sports, and dramatic serials across CBS NBC WABC WJA WBZ networks with various regional notes and repeats.

O'Neills Buca Barton East Scattergood Baines Cbs Cbs-Wabe Lillle Orphan Annie~mbs-war-east §:00—Li'l Abner’s Sketch — Nbc-Weat NBC Cbs-Wabe Cbs-Midwest News Mbs-Chain Edwin C. Hill Weaf Malcolm Claire Abe Red Bill Stern Wiz Hedda Hopper Nan Wynn cbs-Dixie Heary Stamps Nbe Red-Chain Dancing Music Orchestra Paul Sullivan Chicago Cbs-West Novelty Orchestra Mbs Paul Douglas Weef Rocky Gordon Red-Chain Lowell Thomas Wjz Bud Barton West Nbec-Wear Amos 'N Andy Cbs-Wabc Cbbs Fulton Lewis, Jr J. Hersholt Christian Keinier Davis Che-Wal Ied Allen Green Hornet Wjs Theater of Stars Cbs-Waba Dance Music Orchestra Maj. Nason Roy Shield Wja Canada Kay Kyser College Frank Black Glenn Miller & Orchestra Wabe Nbc-Wear Fred Waring Wjs News Amos and Cbs-West Dance Music Orchestra A. Mitchell D Hill cbs-Di Nbo Laney Eas

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