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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

7

Morgenthau Presses Fair Rolls Royce Engine Policy

Secretary Morgenthau upheld the government's stance that American builders of Rolls Royce airplane engines must also supply Britain. He cited fairness and policy after canceling a joint Ford order. He noted U.S. keel laying for a 45,000 ton super dreadnought and defense moves including ruber and tin stock searches. He backed a defense bill of 1.48 billion dollars with nearly 289 million in additional contracts and called for unity in Western Hemisphere economics.

Washington Morgenthau Treasury Henry Ford Ford United States RFC Roosevelt War and Navy Departments

Senate Passes Teachers Bill with 12 Month Salary Debate

The senate advanced a teachers bill for the school year ending July 1. A $15 payment had been made before the previous administration left office on May 15. Senator Ellis sought recommitment to avoid record about a 12 months salary, then appealed to fairness. Le Blanc argued recommitment would kill the bill and pressed senators to declare their positions. Ellis withdrew the motion and submitted an amendment.

Whiich Ellis Le-Blanc Senate Senator Ellis

Deaths Fate L Wyatt Collinston

Fate L. Wyatt died at 62 at his Collinston home. Funeral services were held at Fellowship Baptist church with Rev. Roberts officiating. Interment at Met Rouge cemetery. He is survived by his widow Etta Wyatt and brother Henry Wyatt of Grant Oklahoma. Pallbearers included Nate Gray Tom Butler Rus Harkness Guy Boyd Dave Pollock and Robert Harp. Dixie Funeral home of Monroe arranged the service.

L. Wyatt Guy Boyd Dave Pollock Robert Harp Dixie Funeral Home Monroe

War Bullets and Royal Claims Across 14th Century Echoes

Excerpted items note Irish peerage earlier 1365 to 1370 with a 16th viscount and 4th Baron Gormanston, plus a young heir born last November. Other items report Japan seeking a meeting with Hitler via Naotake Sato, Canada’s warplane output targets, an Italian air raid on Malta, exiled Albanian royal arrivals in London, Teleki’s Hungary claims, and a note on meteorite impact perception.

Gormanston United Kingdom Lord Gormanston

Indo China Resistance Reported As Allied and French Officials Prepare

General Charles de Gaulle announced definite information that Governor General Catroux would resist any invasion of French Indo China. French and allied plans mobilize to organize resistance and defend colonial holdings as Japanese forces move toward the border.

London Charles de Gaulle Catroux Bordeaux de Gaulle French National Committee Auguste Nogues Africa Germany Italy Indo-China Madagascar Hong Kong Kwangsi Yunnan Province Haiphong Chiang Kai- Shek Chungking Tokyo Henri Philippe Petain Paul Reynaud Japan

Italy May Join England Attack In World War II News

Reports describe coordinated moves as Italy may join Britain in striking back at Allied targets. British raids hit Italian East Africa and Malta while American evacuation guidance urged nonessential travelers home. French ships under British command reportedly refuse surrender and assemble at Casablance and Algiers amid continued global conflict.

Casablanca Nogues Air Ministry England Scotland Anthony Eden Eden France Britain Ruhr Continents United States Joseph P. Kennedy Washington Galway Ireland Royal Air Force Fura Italian East Africa Macaaca Assam Eritrea Malta Frances Petain Germany Italy Auguste Nogues North Africa Gibraltar Atlantic Algeciras Algiers Mediterranean Alexandria The Daily Times Brest

GOP May Pick Party Nominee Tonight At Convention

The Republican National Convention opens with Hoover backers and rivals vying. Thomas E. Dewey and Senator Robert A. Taft were placed in nomination, as Arthur H. Vanderberg’s name is slated for today. Hanford MacNider leads early nominations with support. others push McNary and James as contenders. A planned 2 pm recess precedes further ballots and possible night votes.

Hoover Thomas E. Dewey New York Robert A. Taft Ohio Arthur H. Vanderberg Michigan Joseph W. Martin Hanford MacNider Iowa Vandenberg Walter Johnson Congress Maryland Martin H. Styles Bridges New Hampshire Foster Stearns William A. Ekwall Charles L. McNary Oregon Senate Pennsylvania James J. Davis Arthur H. James Arthur James Davis

Loan Shark Bill Returns to Senate Calendar

Baton Rouge June 27 The controversial loan shark bill was sent back to the senate calendar after a lengthy debate led by Senator Lloyd Hendrick who accused rate cutting measures of serving shake down aims or political aggrandizement. The bill was introduced by Representative Delessepe Morrison Welborn Jack James Domengeaux Jack Bolin and Guy Alford.

Baton Rouge Senate Lloyd Hendrick Shreveport Delessepe Morrison New Orleans Welborn Jack James Domengeaux Lafayette Jack Bolin Webster Parish Guy Alford Columbia

Bank Robbery in Riegelsville Net $10,000 to $15,000

Four masked gunmen, led by a machine gun wielder and three with pistols, held up the First National Bank in Riegelsville Pennsylvania. They escaped with an estimated $10,000 to $15,000 in cash, fleeing toward Philadelphia in a car driven by a fifth man.

Riegelsville First National Bank Pennsylvania Philadelphia

Government should run railroads, says engineer Wiegut

Swampscott Mass June 70 William J Wiegut famed engineer urged federal takeover of U S railroads at once for national defense. He spoke before the joint convention of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and the American engineering council.

Swampscott Mass Wiliam J. Wiegut American Institute of Electrical Engineers American Engineering Counel

Red ultimatum pressures Romania over Bessarabia Bucovina fate

The article outlines a Soviet backed ultimatum with six hours remaining demanding Romanian cession of Bessarabia and Bucovina due to Ukrainian populations. It notes massing Red Army forces along the Dniester and frontier, Moscow’s stance, and perceived Axis concessions to Molotov while detailing provincial sizes, populations, and historical changes since 1918.

Dniester River

German Reich reportedly uninterested in Soviet demands on Romania

Berlin reports indicate Germany is disinterested in Soviet Russia’s demands on Romania. Earlier Russia moved into Lithuania Estonia and Latvia to extend mutual assistance pacts with the Baltic states on Germanys eastern flank.

Berlin Reich Russia Rumania Lithuania Estonna Latvia

Stalin’s Soviet gains since pact with Nazi Germany

The Russia led by Joseph Stalin has acquired or dominated lands once ruled by the czars after signing the non aggression pact with Nazi Germany. The eastern half of Poland, the Baltic states Estonia Latvia Lithuania, a section of Finland including Viipuri, and moves toward Romania are noted. Bessarabia and northern Bucovina are also cited on Soviet maps as Russian possessions.

Bessarabia Bucovina Austria-Hungary Berlin Russia Moscow Encyclopedia Britannica Bensarabia Carol Germany Italy Turkey Rumania Dniester Austria Cernowitz Constanta Bucharest Constantine the Great Romania Black Sea Tulcea Danube River Associated Press Joseph Stalin Poland Baltic Estonia Latvia Lithuania Finland Viipuri

Sect Members Ousted From Jackson over Flag Display

About 20 sect members who object to saluting the American flag were escorted out of Jackson by a large group of citizens. They left the state bridge at Vicksburg traveling in automobiles and trailers.

Jackson Misa State Bridge Vicksburg

Troy Renamed Club Leader at Ys Men’s Club Meeting

R. M. Troy was reelected president at the Ys Men's club regular meeting. Bur Walker became treasurer and secretary. New board members Charlies Cason and Jewel Prey were appointed. Principal speaker Ed Apperson, Frances hotel manager, spoke on unAmerican activities and fifth columnists with guests Chester Nenny and Roy Johnson in attendance.

R. M. Troy Ys Men's Club Bur Walker Charlies Cason Jewel Prey Ed Apperson Frances Hotel Legionnaire Chester Nenny Roy Johnson

Germans Claim Raid Successes Across Western Front

German reports say raids caused civilian casualties in western Germany and Dutch towns. News agency tallies 16 dead and 41 wounded in Duisburg and surrounding areas, with 36 dead and 22 wounded in Helder. British patrols off the French coast reportedly repelled.

Duisburg Rhynern Ahlen Olde Stadtlohn Sterkrade DNB Helder Telegraaf England London

Finances bill up Friday in Louisiana budget debate

The legislature works through a tight schedule to approve a large tax and spending package. Cangelosi condemned a circulating document as a floor amendment with hefty liens. The bill faces nine days of House actions and a Senate review before final passage. Louisiana State Normal College is set at $172,000 yearly amid broader budget reallocations.

Cangelosi Tax Commission New Orleans Dormengeaux Sam H. Jones Appropriations Committee Richard Leche Earl K. Long Jone House Senate Louisiana State Normal College Loula

Vacation Paradise on the Summit Mountain

An elevated resort offering modest rates with a serene setting among the mountain peaks. Managed by S. John Littlegreen, this destination highlights scenic views and affordable lodging for travelers seeking a retreat.

Louisiana Higher Education and State Agencies Budget Items

The report lists funding for colleges and trade schools across Louisiana including Iana Polytechnic Institute, Southwestern Louisiana Institute, Southeastern Louisiana College, Southern University, Huey P Lang Memorial, Natchitoches Trades, Shreveport Trades, Sulivan Memorial Trades, and Louisiana Training Institute with various amounts. It notes cuts in several departments such as the governor's office, attorney general, military department, labor department, and the state health board, plus a modest increase for the capitol construction department.

Iana Polytechnic Institute Southwestern Louisiana Institute Southeastern Louiiana College Southern University Soa Huey Po Lang Memorial Traces School Southwestern Louisiana Lake Charles BEA Southwestern Lowisiane Trades School Crowley Natchitoches Tradea Echo Shreveport Trades School Sulivan Memorial Trades School Lowisiane Governor's Office Attorney-General Military Department Livestock Sanutary Board Labor Department Soldiers New Orleans State Board of Health Louisiana Library Communission Capitol Contection

Good Will Tour Start Includes Rotary luncheon

A Winnfield Rotary Club event lists a goodwill tour starting at 7:45 am visiting Columbie Clarks Olla Urania Tullos Winnfield Jonesboro Hodge Burton Dubach Bernice Farmerville with guests and sponsors from The Palace News-Star World Sears Roebuck and Co Western Union Telegraph Co and J P Noria among others.

Silverstein Columbie Clarks Olla Urania Tullos Winnfield Jonesboro Hodge Burton Dubach Bernice Farmerville Wea Uled T Monroe Pam Ik Waa Winnfield Rotary Club Milton Gorn the Palace D. L. Cauipment George Lafton News-Star— World J. P. Noria Joseph Mickel Sam BR. Dawson Western Union Telegraph Company Fred Johnson Sears Roebuck and Company J. O. Maye Home Fae Company Bob Burns Twinty 'S Company A. E. Wilcosick Juliana and Son Harry Silverstein Style Shop Nate Mehl Peacock’s, Inc A. K. Kilpat

Advertising Leader Elevates from VP to President

Walter Lehonan of the San Antonio Express and Evening News is raised from vice-president to president of the Association of Newspaper Classified Advertising Managers in Biloxi Mississippi. He succeeds Wayne Moores of the Charlotte Observer. J Weinman of Shreveport is named director.

Biloxi, Misa June St Walter Lehonan San Antonio, Tex Express Evening News Wayne Moores Charlotte, N. C Observer J. Weinmein Shreveport Timea

Cotton Study Congress Opens in Waco Texas

The cotton research congress opened in Waco with visitors from southern states. Speakers included Barris C. Jackson, De A. B. Conner, Dr. Randeen, Paul T. Truitt, and B. J. Kyle. Arrangements were by the United States Department of Agriculture, Texas A and M College, and other agencies.

Waco Tex Cotton Research Congress Barris C. Jackson Hid Tex de A. B. Conner Texas Agricultural Experiment Stations Randeen West Texas Chamber of Camemerce Paul T. Truitt Waals Interdepe

Firm to house refinery workers near Lake Charles

Dallas dispatch says Continental Oil company plans to build an office and housing for 19 families as part of a Westlake Louisiana refinery project. George P O Rourke Construction of Delica Boss quotes an office building cost around 4.9 million and the lake construction about 1.01 million.

Dallas Continental Off Company Westy Lake Lake Charles George P O'Rourke Delica Houston O'Rourke

Hare's Cures and Confusing Terms for Kidney and Urinary Issues

Patchy copy describes a medical product named Gold Medal Waeriem OF claiming to flush waste from kidneys and bladder. It mentions safety and harm concerns, symptoms like burning and frequent urination, and possible side effects such as headaches, eye irritation, and leg cramps while marketing the product as a diuretic solution.

Hare Genetas Medicine Oak Bidneye Dow

West Monroyan Poet Wins National Recognition

Misa Fay Lorraine Beil of West Monroe has earned national literary praise for her poem You're Mine All Mine to appear in the 1540 edition of The World's Fair Anthology of Verse. Her work also qualifies in a $166 poetry contest by Expedition Press.

Misa Fay Lorraine Beil Weat Monroe Expedition Press Miss Bell

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Hitler Adolf Hitler Great Britain Netherlands Naotake Sato Manchukuo Sato Joachim von Ribbentrop Canada Valletta ZOG Albania Geraldine Budapest Paul Teleki Hungary Bulgaria Earth Ann Foster Arn Dobbs SS . Co Sohine Boselawn and North Second St G.O.P. May Drive Sect Jackson, Miss Troy Mouttain Anonge Entes Jenges S. John Littlegreen Lookout Mountain Hotel Chattanooga Tennessee Lookout Mountain Cotton Study Congress Texas Brest Spann Gaede Hem Penny West Monroyan
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