19 May 1939
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1939
Page
1
In a foreign affairs debate, Prime Minister Chamberlain argues Britain will not buy peace with concessions and seeks a reciprocal, firm peace front with the Soviet Union. He says delay risks the work already done and emphasizes building a broader alliance beyond Poland and Romania.
Reported blackout over the island used in wartime defense planning with raiders circling enemy bombers. Officers said the exercise ended with white flares and lights coming back on, deeming the blackout a success.
In the House of Commons Chamberlain proposed a long term peace policy toward Germany if Berlin proves no aggressive intent, while protests in Palestine leave one dead and 114 injured and Franco enters Madrid in triumph. Lloyd George and Attlee demanded firmness and a Soviet alliance, opposing concessions that invite further demands. Britain and the US reject Japan’s broader representation at Shanghai, as Tokyo signals possible reorganization. Gold bullion moves from Belgium to England by air.
In Chicago workers march with a giant umbrella bearing a label about sun and rain protection for a picket. In Nebraska divorce testimony, Mrs. How ard Deiley seeks separation over her husband’s drowsy condition and a judge suggests exams. Creighton football players promise judges favors to dismiss a traffic case.
Raymond D. Wight of Vivian Louisiana shown with the newly won Chevrolet in a contest conducted by Roi Tan tobacco makers over KWKH Shreveport. Luther Harrisen of Harrisen Tobacco Co congratulates Wight as readers hear about a wartime blackout and civilian cooperation praised by Governor Poindexter.
Kelly Louisiana May 19 Special commences exercises for Kelly High School will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium Honor students include Henry Buckalew valedictorian and R A Phillips Jr salutatorian Graduating class members are Melvis Childress Bernard Miller Beatrice Peppenhorst Betty Thorne Henry Buckalew Robert Tillman Johnny Starling John Allen Tarver Clevon McDaniel Troy Lee Kelly R A Phillips Jr Sherrill Franklin Maurice Hargrove J C Anderson and Lovean Mayes Baccalaureate exercises will be held Sunday in the high school auditorium.
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