Gethsemane and the Berlin Blockade Clash of Two Systems
The piece weighs geopolitical strain after the Berlin blockade and argues Russia shows no real willingness to reach fundamental agreement with the West. It shifts to a sermonizing reflection on Jesus Gethsemane, the necessity of sacrifice, divine will, and spiritual strength guiding believers through peril and persecution.
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Russia
Germany
Gethsemane
Jesus
John
Pilate
Calvary
Insurance For The Future Monroe utilities bond approval
Monroe voters approved a 7 million dollar utilities bond by a landslide 10 to 1, supporting expansion of water and light plants. The measure aims to provide adequate power for air conditioning, stronger water pressure, and potential industrial growth, with only property owners allowed to vote under state law.
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Monroe
State of
Louisiana
Methodists Reinstate Twin Cities Ministers by Conference
The Louisiana Methodist General Conference at Shreveport Friday returned all Twin Cities ministers to their pastorates. Leaders like Rev. A. M. Serex of Monroe's First Church were praised for guiding their congregations and contributing to civic and moral life beyond their churches. The community lauds the conference for this decision.
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Twin Cities
Louisiana Methodist General Conference
Shreveport
A. M. Serex
First
Monroe
Agreement at Paris on German unity seems unattainable
The report notes an apparent breakdown in talks between Russia and the Western powers over German unity and peace terms. Russia rejects a Bonn constitution based united Germany while the West spurns a Soviet proposal for a four power vetoed economic council. Western officials view the Paris talks as aiming for narrower East‑West economic gains rather than full German unity.
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Paris
Russia
Germany
Bonn
France
Britain
United States
Soviet Union
Soviet
Militant U S Children Bureau Advice for Expectant Fathers
The U S Children Bureau issues new guidance urging fathers to attend classes and learn to assemble play pens and baby gear. It urges active housework help and emotional support for the mother, painting a picture of a more involved modern dad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
RIGHT OF OWNERSHIP AS HUMAN RIGHT WARNED
Thurman Sensing argues ownership of property is a fundamental human right and that government taxation and redistribution threaten incentives. He cites Britain’s 1945 socialist program, warns against similar moves in the United States, and recalls Abraham Lincoln and Daniel Webster on property and labor.
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Great Britain
Abraham Lincoln
Daniel Webster
Senate
United States
Citizens of Ward 17 seek recall over school issues
A letter from Ward 17 residents accuses A A Rogers of accusing W O Roberts of circulating recall petitions against C C Fuller. They recount a March 23 meeting with C G Wall Jr and Fuller, describe tensions at Okaloosa School, and say a recall is sought to protect democratic rule, urging retention and improvement of the Okaloosa high school.
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A. A. Rogers
W. O. Roberts
C. C. Fuller
C. G. Wall, Jr
Fuller
Mr. Roberts
Roberts
Wall
Okaloosa
Ward 7
Manning
Ouachita Parish
Rogers
Ward 17
Angelo Patri On Children Imitation and Role Models
Angelo Patri emphasizes children imitate public figures and heroes. Encourage girls to choose wholesome heroines and boys noble men by discussing their qualities, reading good books, and praising good role models. Fathers influence sons. dramatize goodness to make it appealing.
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Susan B. Anthony
Mary Lyon
Nurse Cavell
Nathan Hale
Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Rickenbacher
Walter Reid
Clayton Finds Private Business Dull in Washington
Former Undersecretary of State Will Clayton returns to Washington and finds private business dull. VA canteens face criticism over PX stores and special orders. Allan B. Kline wins AFBF presidency amid intra party friction. Brannan plan may be tested next year on perishables. Democratic Digest cites Earl Bunting on New Deal era gains. Symington and Johnson show stable relations in defense. Des Moines conference to push Brannan farm plan. Scott Paper issues $2 million preferred stock at 3.4 percent to spark investment faith.
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Washington
NEA
Will Clayton
Clayton
Anderson-Clayton
Texas
Veteran’s Administration
Army Post Exchange
Capitol Hill
V. A
Army PX
Truman
Farm Bureau
Ed O'Neal
Roosevelt
Kline
House Agriculture Committee
Brannan Farm Plan
Brannan
Charles F. Brannan
Department of Agriculture
Democratic Party
Des Moines
Democratic National Committee
Grannan
Congress
Bible Thoughts on Fidelity for Christian Workers
A brief religious reflection quoting I Thessalonians 3 8 on living in the Lord and noting fidelity as the essential grace for Christian workers marching on through sunshine and storm with no banners or music. The piece attributes the thought to S J Nicholls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Nicholls
Billy Rose Pitches Horshoes In Jerusalem Tale
Billy Rose recalls a wild Jerusalem episode with Eleanor losing her wrist watch during a lively Army dance. A lunch with Mark Ethridge, a King David Hotel stay, and a Horn dance culminate in the watch going missing amid a raucous crowd. The tale ends with a plan to buy a jeweled watch to teach her a lesson.
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Holy City
Mark Ethridge
Peace Conciliation Commission
Ethridge
Louisville
King David
The
Eden
Ted Lurie
Palestine Post
Motka” Maclef
Galilee
Eleanor
Lurie
Danny Kaye
Negev
Chicago
Ben Gurion
Brooklyn
Luke
Jerusalem
Rome
New York
Jeanor
Billy Rose
the Bell Syndicate, Inc
Ann Del Rio Receives Leg Cut From Broken Glass
Miss Ann Del Rio of 810 Walnut street sustained a minor leg cut from broken glass early last night. She was taken to St Francis Sanitarium by Mulhearn ambulance but returned home after treatment.
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Ann del Rio
Walnut Street
Miss del Rio
St. Francis Sanitarium
Mulhearn
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