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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
4
A trust representation regarding St Louis concludes with a court filing. The matter centers on fiduciary duties and property management, naming the involved parties and official proceedings continuing through the month.
A reflective meditation on World War II. The piece argues that even decisive German triumphs fail to resolve Europe's crises and warns that future battles and moral reckonings may prove decisive beyond battlefield outcomes. It frames Hitler as dominant yet ultimately constrained by overreaching ambitions.
Oklahoma ruling declares the governor cannot unilaterally cut or adjust budgeted appropriations. Governor Phillips vows to veto any post ruling appropriations beyond the approved budget, while asserting legislature bears responsibility for spending.
The United States did not send ships for mere observation but to counter a Nazi plot in Uruguay. Authorities arrested twelve Nazi leaders, with one shielded by the German legation staff, and seized machine guns and arms. Uruguay acted quickly. South American nations must lead local anti foreign influence efforts to keep the Americas free.
A Socony-Vacuum payroll of 76 million dollars in 1939 is paired with 115 million dollars in taxes. the text argues that consumer purchases fund government taxes, unseen by many. It notes the tax burden is inescapable and references the 1990 census comparing population scales, highlighting broader fiscal implications.
A staged dialogue shows the council of national defense and advisory board gathering to plan wartime production. Uncle Sam worries about the number of members while Stettinius Knudsen and Ickes push for urgent action as wartime needs loom.
The essay argues that children are not inherently soft or dependent. It denounces passive teaching and praises firm, direct instruction. Reading at age six is a natural, necessary milestone, and children thrive when challenged.
Washington Daybook presents a collage of quotes and opinions on world affairs and defense. Prominent figures like McNutt Tydings Pepper Vandenberg Barton discuss democracy strength and wartime strategy while a local report notes rapid housing growth and wartime profiteering fears amid unsettled mail routes.
A touring band arrived in Linneus Missouri and ate breakfast at a cafe after reporting for work. Musicians put on aprons and prepared their own meal by stemming strawberries, slicing bread, and toasting it before sitting down to eat.
Mrs Howard Wilkinson of Baton Rouge visits her sister in Clarks La. Monroe social events include Mrs R O Morrison three table bridge at Pine street and Mrs H R Speed luncheon at Lotus club. Miss Olive Guthrie graduates Sophie Newcomb. bridal party for Miss McDonald Parrish includes Mrs Prindle as matron of honor and several attendants. Dr J B Vaughan attends Rotary convention in Cleveland. luncheon canceled due to heat.
Atlanta reports Adolph S. Ochs publisher of the Chattanooga Times and former Southern Newspaper Publishers association president is among southeastern professionals applying for admission to the CMTC camp at Fort McPherson. The 30 day camp begins July 8 and targets men aged 25 to 50 for a general military rehearsal.
Miss Mildred Carter kissed her niece Maria Gomez goodbye then drove to a cafe. While ordering, a relative telephoned that the child had been run over. A neighbor said Maria walked into the car as Carter drove off, dying from a fractured skull.
Deputy Marshal Andrew Combs locates a man reported drowned a year ago after a moonshining indictment. The incident unfolds as authorities pursue the suspect in Hazard Kentucky, challenging the supposed death and leading to an arrest.
St Louis officials limited pesticide spraying to trees without cars beneath after motorists protested worm infestation treatment. Foresters chose a compromise by shielding automobiles while continuing to treat infested trees in city streets.
Kansas City man Ralph A Gemmet 50 slept beside a glazing oven after a long shift. Gas jets filled the area but Gemmet woke and felt fine when helper James Day discovered him and notified police.
Miss Concha Ortiz y Pino and Andy Nilson announced as Republican candidates for the New Mexico state house. Each was the first to sign the other's petition signaling a courteous start to the campaign.
In Des Moines a small aircraft landed in a field near Old Joe the work horse. Old Joe reared, then collapsed dead as the noisy craft passed. Observers blamed the plane rather than the tractor, reporting Old Joe was frightened and died.
Lincoln firefighters report a truck fire at a bakery scene where leaking gas ignited, turning a batch of fresh goods into a toast coated blaze. No injuries noted as crews controlled the flare.
Mexico City, June 27. An extraordinary session of the Mexican congress will begin July 25 to consider compulsory military training laws and ratification of the expropriation settlement with the Consolidated Oil corporation. The permanent commission issued the call at a special meeting citing the urgency and importance of the measures.
In Seattle Ethel du Pont fishing from a cruiser in Puget Sound landed a 5 pound salmon. She is a guest of Mr and Mrs John Boettiger during a Seattle visit with Franklin D Roosevelt Jr. and the President.
Jimmie Fidler notes Martha Scott's unexpected film success after failing to land the Melanie role in GWTW. Sol Lesser propelled her from New York back to film prominence with Our Town and The Howards of Virginia, challenging Hollywood test bias and predicting a major career ahead.
George Tucker profiles Joe Howard famed as the foxy Rialto grandpa and recalls his hit song I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now. Carol Bruce rises in New York hotels while Broadway runs and night court figures highlight a bustling show scene with Gloria Swanson linked to Multiprises.
An Exile Telegraph dispatch from Tientsin reports the Japanese gendarmerie has established offices in the British and French concessions in Tientsin, following recent Tokyo backed agreements ending the blockade. Negotiations with British and French consuls were postponed. The note adds a Gibraltar to East Africa distance of 11 miles.
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