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Newspaper

Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1944

Page

6

Primo Camera the fighter now a movie star in Italy

In Rome a hotel chambermaid Maria Tours claims Primo Camera cousin and a former heavyweight fighter has become a cinema star in Florence Milan and Rome. She says he is now known for acting rather than fighting and recently found work in Italian films after returning to Italy with a modest sum of money.

Sid Feder Kenneth L. Dixon Rome Hotel de Ville Maria Tours Maria Primo Camera Primo George Godfrey Philadelphia da Preem Max Baer Jack Sharkey Florence Milan Genoa Camera Italy

Plan to Execute Boy Is Protested in Sumter

A protest to Gov. Olin D Johnston against the scheduled execution of 14 year old George Junius Stinney of Alcola for the slaying of a white girl is filed by the South Carolina chapter of the NAACP. The governor declined intervention after reviewing the case.

Sumter S. CC Olin D. Johnston South Careting National Association For Advancement of Colored People George Junius Stinney Alcola Association Stinney South Carolina

Babe Silver Held On Death Charge In New York Case

A disjointed report notes Babe Silver being held on a death charge in New York. The fragment mentions police, parole status, and a district attorney, with unclear details about the alleged crime and the evidence surrounding the case.

Babe Silver New York JPL Babes Silverith Bet Jake Fook Heo Steers Alta Pestig Ter Dean Lala

Area boys to attend Louisiana Boys State session

The Ouachita parish contingent and many Fifth district youths will travel to Baton Rouge for the fifth annual Louisiana Boys State, June 13 to 21, sponsored by the American Legion. Local leaders list numerous sponsor clubs and Post organizations, naming participants from Bastrop, Bernice, Crowville, Farmerville, Ferriday, Jonesville, Newellton, Rayville, Ruston, Tallulah, and other communities.

Ouachita Parish Baton Rouge American Legion Department of Louisiana Monroe Sam A. Orchard Charles Phillip Moore Bastrop Bastrop Kiwanis Club Scott L. Hood Bernice Billy James Hughen Grayson Caldwell Bank and Trust Company Luther Grant, Jr Kelle Citizens Progressive Bank Ernest King Batey Clarks Louisiana Central Lumber Company Durwood Hudson Columbia, Legionnaires Caldwell Post Columbia Dennis Edward Baker Crowville Gulledge Richardson Post No

Allied Air and Naval Power Hold Cherbourg Front

In the Cherbourg peninsula battle, Allied air superiority and warships pound enemy concentrations as landings continue. Gen Bernard Montgomery says Allied footholds are firm on the French mainland while Rommel faces a broad coast defense and potential Allied invasions at multiple points.

Cherbourg Sir Bernard Montgomery France Rommel Europe Raiways Tedas Noto Bate Teres

Court of Honor for Scouts Held

Court of Honor for Scouts was held with several attendees and speeches. Leaders or officials announced achievements and next steps for the troop activities and advancement ceremonies.

Postmasters Hold District Meeting in Federal Court Room

About 30 postmasters gathered Sunday at 11 a.m. in the federal court room of the post office in Alexandria for the fourth district meeting. President James L. Treadway led discussions on common postal issues. J. R. Wooten and Annie F Gambrell spoke. A noon dinner followed at a downtown cafe. Louisiana Chapter No. 12 officers were announced with Treadway as president and Gambrell as second vice president. A social concluded the event with business talks and camaraderie.

Santa Ana Calif Morrison J. Wilkinson Jr James D. Garibaldi Wilkinson Jesse C. Duvall Major Duvall Captain Wilkinson Rennie Murphy Wilkinson Phoenix Ariz Margaret Gonzales Federal Court Room Post Office James L. Treadway Alexandria J. R. Wooten Monroe Annie Fy Gambrell Post Minden Louisiana National Association of Postmasters of the United States Paul T. Thibodaux Donaldsonville Annie F. Gambrell August L. Chappuis Rayne Joseph H. Goldsby Amite P. F. Marcin Ville Platte

Hail Devastates Haviland Wheat Field After Insurance Lapse

Grover Meisel reported hail damaged his 400 acres of wheat in Haviland Kansas. The storm hit the day after his hail insurance commenced, wiping out the crop just as coverage began.

Haviland, Kan Grover Meisel

Bond's Little Pills Offer Quick Morning Action

An advertisement touts Dr Bond's Little Pills as a fast acting laxative for temporary constipation. It claims no nasty taste, no fattening sweetness, and easy nightly use with stout morning results and cautions to follow directions.

Dr. Bond Bond

Gas supply strains fuel civilian needs and wartime demand

Authorities warn there is insufficient gasoline to meet essential civilian needs and war production while also preventing a black market siphoning off more than 2,500,000 gallons daily from the national supply. The statement highlights strict controls to ensure priority use and curb diversions.

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