Monroe Hails Sterlington Plant Reconditioning for Fertilizer
A message from Representative Charles E. McKenzie announces half a million dollars will fund reconditioning the Sterlington ammonium plant for immediate fertilizer production. The facility, 12 miles north of Monroe, could reopen within 60 to 90 days with about 300 workers, boosting local commerce and lowering fertilizer costs for Louisiana farmers.
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Monroe
Charles E. McKenzie
Sterlington
Defense
McKenzie
War Assets Administration
Simpler Spelling Fighters Push For Reform Debate
A meeting at Columbia University showcased simplified spelling advocates led by Dr. Godfrey Dewey. They demonstrated a phonetic approach using Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and argued for a drastic reform, while noting risks of learning rules and potential alphabet expansion.
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Columbia University
Godfrey Dewey
George Bernard Shaw
Third-Party Plans Threaten Two-Party System
Discussion of a potential People's Party aims to unite farmers and labor under one banner to challenge Democratic strength. NYC American Labor Party and CIO groups are cited as influences, with Detroit's National Educational Committee exploring the move. Analysts say drawing millions from two parties and altering the system is unlikely within a decade.
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New York City
American Labor Party
CIO
Detroit
National Educational Committee
People’s Party
Union of Farmers and Labor
Wisconsin GOP snubs LaFollette for Senate seat
Senator Robert LaFollette, leading his Progressive faction back into the Republican fold, was snubbed by the Wisconsin Republican convention which endorsed another candidate for his Senate seat. The party offers no fatted call for the prodigal, a meat shortage the GOP cannot blame on the OPA.
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Wisconsin
Republican Convention
LaFollette
Senate
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Hollywood Rumors and Highlights of the Film World
Jimmie Fidler reports on Van Johnson dodging fans at his hotel and pursuing Ced ric Gibbons modern home, while Tommy Harmon acts in Monogram's Gentleman Joe Palooka. Decca backs Route 66 and South America, Dietrich plans a Hollywood return, Zachary Scott needs major surgery, Martha Scott seeks divorce in Las Vegas, and Jerome Courtland directs in Tokyo. Hedy Lamarr needles Dennis O Keefe’s platinum hair, Allan Jones buys a yacht, Wayne’s strip tease tale amuses, and previews praise Anna and the King of Siam plus Centennial Summer. Jimmy Petrillo sparks radio fate fears. LA transport strike shows weakness as Andy Russell signs autographs to six fans. Mason demands cats in Hollywood, a playful note amid industry chatter.
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Hollywood
van Johnson
Cedric Gibbons
Tommy Harmon
Gridstar
Monogram
Joe Palooka
Decca
South America
Andrews Sisters
Bing Crosby
Paris
Marlene Dietrich
Erich Remarque
Ingrid Bergman
Zachary Scott
Martha Scott
Las Vegas
Nevada
Carlton
Jerome Courtland
Kiss and Tell
Ernie Pyle
Tokyo
Japan
Hedy Lamarr
Dennis O'Keefe
Allan Jones
Yatchling
John Wayne
Arizona Desert
I Want to Move Every Family Photo to the Flames
Montreal writer Henry McLemore reflects humorously on a wall of old family portraits in his sister’s home. He jokes about the odd fashions, props, and poses captured in decades of photographs, noting the quirky diversity of siblings and their outfits in a private, comical gallery.
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Montreal
Canada
Karloff
Lugosi
California primary marks turning point in politics
Washington reports that California's primary devastated the C I O P A C in politics. Voters shifted toward Warren and away from left wing alignments, with a sharp strike era backlash and a Republican governor comeback signaling a national political shift.
Radio Schedule for KWKH Shreveport Evening Lineup
A detailed 24 hour broadcast list for KWKH Shreveport shows the day’s lineup from 6:00 AM news to midnight music and programs. It includes CBS Local News, The Jubalaires, Columbia series, various church and family programs, drama shows, musical variety, and late-night talk and music blocks. Local line and on-air personalities are named alongside program titles and times.
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the Jubalaires
Columbia Country Journal
Daily World
Sacred Heart
The
Methodist Hour
Church of Christ
Church of the Air
Wings Over
Jordan
Voice of Prophecy
Sincerely Yours
St. Marks Episcopal Church
Radio Readers Digest
Columbia Workshop
Nelson Eddy
Gene Autry
William L. Shirer
Ozzie & Harriett
Fanny Brice
Mrs. Danbury
Corliss Archer
Star Theatre
We the People
Ned Calmer
the News
CBS
ABC
Tom Glazer
Cliff Edwards
Sammy Kaye
Drew Pearson
Don Gardiner
Ford
Walter Winchell
Louella Parsons
F. H
Ron Perry
Bobby Byrne
Crowned not by force but by truth Jesus as King of the World
A Sunday School lesson on Pontius Pilate and Jesus highlights that Jesus declares His kingdom is spiritual not earthly. It contrasts the mockery of rulers with the true inner rule of faith, urging Christians to avoid force and build a world shaped by love, righteousness, and truth rather than tyranny.
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Hagen
Bettie
Belle
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Pilate
Jesus
Christ
Earth
Europe
Bible thoughts tirade cows cared for Florian
A compact verse noting the verse about new cloth on old garments and a pointed quip about tirades and cow care attributed to Florian. The text blends biblical reference with a satirical personal remark.
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Florian
Sound Film Show At First Baptist Church Monroe
A sound film The Book for the World of Tomorrow will be shown at the First Baptist Church in Monroe on Sunday night following the evening service. Produced by the American Bible Society with cooperation from Westinghouse, the film highlights the Bible’s role in history and today and invites all to attend a brief worship service accompanying the screening. It includes sequences on Gutenberg and Jerome with contributions from Warner Brothers MGM and RCA.
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Europe
Gutenberg
St. Jerome
Warner Brothers
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Radio Corporation of America
American Federation of Musicians
Manz
Germany
Cuneo Press
Chicago
Words & Music
NBC
NBC String Quartet
Sammy Kaye Orch
NBC Orchestra
Assembly of God
W. Monrose
Chicago Roundtable
General Motors Symphony
Dr. Tweedy
Cass Daley
Monroe Police Quartet
Symphony of Melody
Music of
Manhattan
Locel
Homa
Voice of Prophecy
Washington
Shrednik
Francis Craig
Orch
Italy tops world in electrified railway miles
Italy has more miles of electrified lines than any other nation in the world, highlighting its extensive rail network and modernization efforts. The statement reflects a comparison of railway electrification across major countries, underscoring Italy's leading infrastructure.
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Italy
Nation
The Magepire Bushmaster Snake Description
A Central and tropical South American venomous snake known as the magepire or bushmaster grows up to 12 feet long with long fangs capable of inflicting fatal wounds within minutes.
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Central
South America
Drunken Driver Given Sentence in Bastrop Court
Odis Harris pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined 100 dollars plus costs in Fourth District court. He received a six month jail term with four months suspended for good behavior. If the fine is unpaid, 60 more days will be added. A white man C A Nelson and black McKinley Johnson pled not guilty to drunk driving and await trial June 17.
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Bastrop
Odis Harris
Fourth District
C. A. Nelson
McKinley Johnson
Texarkana Report From New York Day By Day
Charles B. Driscoll observes Texarkana split across Texas and Arkansas with one city block in each state The post office courts building spans the line while many residents hail from Louisiana and Oklahoma He notes phantom murders creating local fear and New York interest in Texarkana’s strange geography and crime rumors
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New York
Charles B. Driscoll
Reg. D
Patent Office
Texarkana
Federal Post Office
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Vacation Bible School Draws 204 in Bastrop
In Bastrop on June 9 204 attended the Daily Vacation Bible School sponsored by the First Baptist Church marking a strong fourth annual event. Rev U S Aswell serves as principal with Mrs J O McConathy as secretary and 37 teachers directing two weeks of classes across Beginners Primary Juniors and Intermediates with themed lessons and hands on handicraft led by local and visiting staff.
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Bastrop
Bastrop First Baptist Church
U. S. Aswell
First Baptist Church
J. O. McConathy
Clayton Moore
Mary Evelyn Brodnax
Jo Ann Lawton
Shreveport
Marion N. Lloyd
Fred Lloyd
Ernest Eubanks
Abernathy
Katherine Harp
Maxine White
Red Cross Record Is Called Goop
R M Troy, chairman of the Ouachita parish American Red Cross, sent congratulatory letters for the recent campaign. Although the goal was not reached, volunteers’ efforts were praised as gallant and the board expressed deep thanks for the generous time and effort given to the drive. The surplus was used to purchase a building, keeping the chapter in good shape for the coming year.
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R. M. Troy
Ouachita Parish
American Red Cross
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