Louisiana Business Review highlights Monroe gains in 1948
The Louisiana Business Review reports April 1948 gains across twelve Monroe sectors with increases in men s clothing building material postal receipts and more. Statewide early 1948 figures show 25 of 31 series up and only seven lines down overall suggesting continuing prosperity despite some wary opinion.
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Louisiana Business Review
Louisiana
Monroe
Bureau of Business Research
Louisiana State University
Air Express
Alexandria
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Shreveport
Lake Charles
Policy for Public Forum Encourages Open Letters and Debate
The newspaper praises Arthur M. LeBlanc Jr for his support of the free press and explains its Public Forum remains open to signed submissions and reader criticism. It notes editors have opposed candidates while publishing opposing views and will continue to critique political practices in the interest of decent behavior.
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Arthur M. LeBlanc, Jr
Mr. LeBlanc
American Free Press
Monroe
Bis
Luxury buses threaten rail and air travel in new competition
The American Burlington Busline System launches a Chicago to New York fleet with airline style amenities such as toilet facilities snack bar steward service adjustable seats and electric razors. Analysts note a broader shift toward comfort as transports rival trains planes and cars amid tax politics and market shifts.
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Burlington
Chicago
New York
Hollywood Gossip Circles Paul Douglas in New York Visit
Jimmie Fidler reports on Paul Douglas receiving daily visits from ex wife Virginia Field as rumors swirl about a reconciliation. The column also chats about a looming Hollywood strike, marriages, divorces, and upcoming preview nights for major MGM, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, and United Artists releases plus industry buzz about Van Johnson, Rex Harrison, and Shelley Winters.
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Hollywood
Paul Douglas
New York
Virginia Field
Linda Christian
Mexico
Lynn Bari
Wemen
Richard Powers
Burt Lancaster
M.G.M
van Johnson
Michael North
Marilyn Maxwell
Jay Kurtz
Ilona Massey
North Hollywood
Wotz
Texas
Monogram Studios
Virginia Bruce
Ali Ipar
USA
Dolly O‘brien
Clark Gable
Europe
MGM
Judy Garland
Fred Astaire
Peter Lawford
Ann Miller
Paramount
Ray Milland
Ann Todd
Geraldine Fitzgerald
20Th Century-Fox
Rex Harrison
Peggy Cummins
United Artists
James Cagney
William Bendix
Jeanne Cagney
Wayne Morris
GM Wage Increase Sparks Inflation Fear Across Nation
The piece argues GM has betrayed inflation controls by granting a third round wage hike, risking a renewed inflation surge. It warns that benefits to 225,000 workers come at the expense of 140 million non GM Americans and calls for swift public accountability to avoid economic and political ruin.
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General Motors Corporation
General Motors
Chrysler
Standing for God in Courageous Righteous Love
The Sunday School lesson frames standing for God as being a worker with upright, merciful, and courageous character. God is Creator, righteous, and merciful, revealed finally as a God of Love whose aim is redemption. Daniel embodies steadfast faith amid persecution and easy compromise.
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God
Daniel
Displaced Persons and Israel as a Refuge Solution
A 1946 King Features Syndicate column argues Israel's creation offers homes for 900,000 displaced persons and praises Britain for admitting refugees. It contrasts migration in groups versus individuals and calls for faster resettlement and an end to the term Displaced Person.
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Israel
United States
United Nations
Europe
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Our Children A Working Father Vision of engaged fatherhood
A working father must sacrifice leisure and friendships to share in his children's lives. He should spend time daily with kids, enjoy action and play, and share music or weekend excursions. Daddy is a central, comforting presence that supports a child’s confidence and well being. The piece promotes active paternal involvement and cites a leaflet by Dr Patri.
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Branham CO
National
Chicago
Atlanta
Dallas
Detroit
Memphis
Monroe
Monrof Morning World
Daddy
Patri
P. O
Station G
New York 19
N. Y
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Jonesville Plans Rat Eradication Campaign
Jonesville Louisiana to stage its first rat eradication program in three years on June 14 15 under supervision of state health officials. Council appropriated 105 dollars for materials and will provide labor as parish sanitation director Max Good urges an intensive cleanup prior to the campaign with preparation including removal of trash and rubbish. The town will use Red Squill poison in homes and back alleys to target rats squirrels and rabbits as the prior effort was in 1945 during floods.
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Jonesville
State Department of Health
Max Good
Good
Central Assembly hosts vacation Bible school start
A vacation Bible school begins at Central Assembly of God Church Monday at 8 45 am. Misses Olla Jenkins of Winnsboro and Barbara McGlothan of Ferriday direct the program for ages four to twelve with special classes, entertainment, and hands on activities at Hall and Calypso streets corner.
Incisive Note on Persuasion versus Persecution
A compact reflection on how insidious influence can divert people from right paths, often more effective than overt persecution, shaping beliefs and actions through subtler means.
Howdy Doody Campaign Sparks TV Puzzles and Puppets
N B C pioneer Howdy Doody runs for president in a staged campaign with Bob Smith, Frank Paris, and a puppet safety net. The stunt triggers legal wrangles over rights while audiences follow the spoof across six cities and a Portland primaries twist.
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W. C. Fields
Earl Carroll
Fields
Billy Rose
John Barrymore
John
Barrymore
Mascagni
Cavalleria Rusticana
Bob Smith
Howdy
Blockhead
Frank Paris
Frank
United States
Bob
Portland
Oregon
Mr. X
RCA
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Royal Zuanna Organizes Local Unit in Missouri Pacific Clubhouse
A group of women met at the Missouri Pacific clubhouse on Ouachita Avenue to organize El Yelana Zuanna No. 102, a local unit of Royal Zuanna, Ladies of the Orient. Officers were installed under supervision of Mrs. Lucille Katschke with Chicago-based officers.
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Missouri Pacific
Ouachita Avenue
Royal Zuanna
Ladies of the Orient
Rebekahas
Supreme Oriental Guide
Lucille Katschke
Rox’ana Foots
Supreme Guard
Bertha Thomen
Chicago
W. O. W. Hall
Ora Beasley
Queen Ashaghi
Edith Karr
Ella Hogge
Abbie Hawthorne
Mae Deal
Rosetta Thompson
Tommye Baker
Pauline Streetman
Alice Clanton
Helen Hofler
Annie Krepps
Anna Nicholson
Ozie Trichel
Selma van
Edna Collie
Carol Parker
Nancy Neyland
Ashaghi
Opla Thompson
el Yelana Zuanna No. 102
Bible Thoughts on Riches and Blessings
A devotional contrasts Proverbs 28 20 with George Mac Donald noting that hasty wealth seeks against God s will and brings risk. It argues true success aligns with divine purpose and cautious steadfast living over rapid gain.
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Jane Withers
Peggy Ryan
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Walter Pigeon
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Nature Boy
Ahbez
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Sah Bk Os Cae Fae
Hal Omura
Honolulu
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Waikiki
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