Hollywood gossip and film notes mix with star snubs
A broad, opinionated column surveys film chatter and star feuds including Bing Crosby’s crass American traveler in The Emperor Waltz, Laraine Day remarks about press, gossip on Mickey Rooney Judy Garland, William Eythe injury, and Marguerite Chapman’s New York trip with Kurt Krueger. It also notes Deanna Durbin divorce talk, Gene Autry ranch plans, and Laraine Day quotes amid Hollywood press shifts.
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Hollywood
Dorothy Shay
Spike Jones
Coca-Cola
Bill Raidt
Mickey Rooney
Judy Garland
MBM
Marguerite Chapman
New York
Columbia
Europe
Kurt Krueger
William Eythe
Alan Carneys
Walter Florell
Sylvia Sidney
Maria Felix
Filmville
Judith Allen
Gus Sonnenberg
Jack Doyle
Deanna Durbin
Felix Jackson
Bells
Gene Autry
Arizona
Johnnie Harper
Canada
Sinatra
Anita Blum
San Francisco
Pitching Horseshoes
Billy Rose recalls a Hollywood scandal involving a London actress and a wife who forgives, revealing how the mink coat affair led to divorce threats and a dramatic reconciliation. The piece ends noting new plastic air mattresses with tufted centers for comfort.
Tuesday Runoff Primary Urges Voters to Cast Ballot
Editorial urges all registered voters in Louisiana to participate in next Tuesday's runoff primary to choose two commissioners. The piece critiques mudslinging and calls for campaigns based on issues, integrity, and platform analysis rather than religious or racial appeals. It emphasizes individual responsibility to vote and to assess candidate character.
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Louisiana
Printing law still bad in bid for state contracts
The Times-Picayune notes that the legislature seeks to preserve the year long state printing contracts, which stifle competition and invite graft. Critics say large monopolistic bids limit bidders and may waste money, while Governor Long pushes to break the contracts into smaller units to restore competition.
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Board of State Printing
Finance Department
Senate
Long
The
Times-Picayune
A New Turn in Russia US Lend-Lease Politics
Earl O Shreve of the U S Chamber of Commerce and Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson urge caution in Moscow’s possible move to settle lend lease debts and marshal plan money concerns. They warn peace hinges on Russia ceasing aggressive acts and note past expectations of Berlin pressure haven t materialized while emphasizing clarity in world affairs and industrial disputes at home.
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Russia
United States
Moscow
Stalin
Iron Curtain
Italy
France
Korea
China
America
Britain
Berlin
Earl O. Shreve
U. S
Supreme Court
Robert Jackson
Down South Figures About The South
A historical overview of the southern region outlining area and population shares, state sizes, and racial composition. It notes 1947 population around 46 million, Texas largest, Maryland smallest, and 77 percent of the nation's negro population in 1940 with shifts by 1947. It compares per capita income, highlighting Maryland high and Mississippi low, and discusses wartime migration and housing concerns in northern cities.
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Texas
Maryland
Oklahoma
Missouri
West Virginia
United States
South
Los Angeles
New York City
Mississippi
Esther and Haman in Bible Tale Amid Modern Prejudice
A Sunday School lesson reflects on the Book of Esther as a study of courage and racial prejudice. Pastor William E. Gilroy recalls Esther risking her life to save her people, with Haman’s plan parallels to Nazi hatred and ongoing calls for Christian action against bigotry.
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William E. Gilroy
D. D
Providence
R. I
Round Top
University Club
Ahasuerus
Haman
Esther
Vashti
Hitler
Lyons Reviews Hoover in Our Unknown Ex-President
The piece praises Eugene Lyons for writing Our Unknown Ex-President, noting Lyons previous anti Hoover stance and highlighting Hoover’s enduring popularity, humility, humanity, and integrity. Hoover’s friendships form a unique fraternity. Lyons argues the book aids understanding of a misunderstood leader and deserves bestseller status.
McClendon Church Revival Set in West Monroe
The McClendon Baptist Church on Natchitoches road West Monroe will open a revival on June 16 with Rev. Hugh Cantrell of Stephens Ark as speaker and Rev. S. W. Hamilton in charge of the musical program. Services are nightly at 7 30 oCLOCK through June 25. A Crabmeat almond egg dish with cream sauce and optional mushrooms is suggested.
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McClendon Baptist Church
Our Natchitoches Road
West Monroe
Hugh Cantrell
Stephens, Ark
S. W. Hamilton
Missing Negro Skeleton Identified Near Sicily Island
A skeleton found at Walter Chisum's place near Sicily Island has been identified as Phillip Henderson, a 75 year old man who had been missing since July 15, 1947. Henderson’s daughter identified the remains after examining nearby knife, shoes, and suspenders. Sheriff investigation suggests he wandered into the woods and grew too weak to return. He had been staying with his daughter on the Chisum property at the time of disappearance.
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Harrisonburg
Walter Chisum
Sicily Island
Phillip Henderson
Henderson
Fred W. Fairbanks
Chisum Place
Bible Thoughts on Humility at Gatherings
Quotation from Luke 14 8 warns against seating in the highest room at a wedding and cites the verse He that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Thomas Browne reflects that this divine law is the guiding principle entering the Kingdom of God.
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Fifth Avenue
Hollywood
Sam Goldwyn
Billy Rose
Kingdom of God
Christ
Thomas Browne
Editors Debate Voice of America Programs and Oversight
Editors from Boston to Des Moines weigh congressional, state department, and NBC roles in the Voice of America Latin America broadcasts. They disagree on funding and control, with a broad call for closer supervision while some favor continued broadcasts and others favor ending government propaganda.
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State Department
NBC
Voice of America
Latin America
America
Congressional
Boston
Mass
Globe
Ind
Congress
New York
Denver
Colo
United States
Washington
D. C
Cromwell
Columbus
Ohio
Evening Dispatch
Dallas
Texas
Morning News
Department of State
Department
Fargo
N. D
Des Moines
Iowa
Tribune
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