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Newspaper

Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1945

Page

2

New York Letters on War Economy and Russia Trade

A reader argues for boosting domestic production of washing machines sewing machines and taxicabs, suggests coal mining for home use, and asks for a pro American publication in Russia. He recalls jimson weed use in rural lore and warns against quack use of atropine, calling for severe punishment for doctors who blind patients with its juice.

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Monroe Quiet on Nuisance Noise Shuts Moi Hollywood

Hollywood notes report Monroe’s anti noise ordinance largely ignored as horn blowing and mill whistles disrupt sleep. Downtown revelers, hotel guests, and late night drivers blamed. officials urged fines to curb disturbances. The column also surveys current film news from MGM and RKO and critiques wartime film production shifts and industry walkouts.

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Chief Roddy Remembered As Longtime Monroe Fire Chief

The Monroe community mourns Frank Roddy longtime fire chief who died yesterday after a long illness. He served 33 years leading modernization and statewide fire safety efforts including helping establish the state fire college in Baton Rouge. He endured health sacrifices and returned from Colorado to resume service, leaving a lasting legacy and many devoted friends.

Frank Roddy Monroe Roddy State Fire College Baton Rouge Colorado

Father’s Day in Wartime Echoes Silent Tributes

The piece contrasts a traditional Father’s Day with wartime realities where many fathers must continue killing or aiding war efforts. It notes China onions, Premier Suzuki’s wartime briefing, and critical remarks on dictatorships, Hitler, Mussolini, and Japan’s prospects in secret weapons.

Daddy Dad Pop Pater

Homecoming Soldier Guest Column Ends In Frank Reflections

Henry McLemore writes a candid farewell to a wartime guest column recalling ribbons like the Purple Heart and the Presidential citation, Navy chow, language shifts after homecoming, and the toll of jungle life as veterans rejoin civilian life.

Henry McLemore Henry Jean Boanie Washington Philippines Abe Emily Post New York McNaught Syndicate Ince

The Rise of the Christian Church in Antioch

The lesson traces Judaism’s purification under pressure from Hellenistic influence and the spread of Christian zeal. It highlights Paul’s converts and emphasizes the church’s mission to a lost world, noting Antioch as the first home of the disciples called Christians in a corrupt city.

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Iron Worker Slays Wife and Commits Suicide Near Lake Charles

Lake Charles La June 16 Sheriff Henry Reid reports Wilfred Leboeuf 37 a iron worker shot and killed his estranged wife Edos Leboeuf 2 then killed himself with the same gun in a tourist cabin south of here early last night Mrs Leboeuf a waitress was shot through the left breast and forehead and her husband through the left temple in a murder suicide incident.

Lake Charles Henry Reid Wilfred Leboeuf Edos Subudwe Here Leboeuf Reid

Navy Pilot Survives After Crash Near Island

Ensign Donald C Brandt of Miak Oklahoma is shot down five hundred yards from a Japanese held island. He spent five hours in the water before a submerged U S submarine sighted him. He grabbed the periscope and rode two miles out to sea as the sub surfaced safely. He was put ashore thirty days later in Atlantic City.

Donald C.brandt NAVY

Navy power debate frames postwar peace aims

Washington notes reveal Navy Secretary Forrestal shaping a stronger postwar fleet and bases in the Philippines while Congress debates the youth draft and National Guard options. Truman’s stance looms as hearings run their course amid broader peace talks and strategic rivalries.

Russia Poland Navy James Forrestal White House Navy Department Britain Philippines Maryland Tyd~ings Pacific Truk San Francisco Special House Committee Truman Army Roosevelt

Counsel and Caution Becomes Kings in Ancient Advice

A compact religious snippet contrasts I Kings portrait of advised kings with Herrick on speaking wisely to rulers. The text highlights the perils and prudence of offering counsel to sovereigns and the risk to princes when guidance is ill timed.

Sunday Radio Schedule Highlights Seven Ongoing Programs

Readout lists KNOE 1450 on air Sunday with a mix of church services, news summaries, and music blocks. Notable items include Organist programs, World News Roundup, a String Quartet, The Eternal Light, Lutheran Hour, and multiple music shows such as Wayne King and Sammy Kaye.

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Weekend Radio Schedule and Programs Listing

A dense list of radio program names and times appears, including religious, news, music, and variety shows. Items mention CBS Morning News, The Voice of Prophecy, Warren Sweerry, the New York Philharmonic, Nelson Eddy, and regional hosts. The fragment outlines a broad broadcast lineup with channel or station identifiers and assorted hour marks.

Sacred Heart CBS Morning News Krebaous de Pour Quartet the Voice of Prophecy Christian Home Hour Warren Sweerey Blue Jacket Choir O-Ton Lutiersn UP News Foaort Murrow Urd News Today CBS Qin Downes Yp Philharmonic Nelson Eddy Fia Faris Willam Be Shirer O¢es Harrete Bruce Kate Smith Star Theater We, the People Ted Weems Shorty Sherock

Foster Acquitted at Court-Martial in Man Slaughter Case

TSgt Curtis N Foster, a Calhoun Louisiana veteran, was acquitted at a general court martial at Edmanfield on the May death of T Sgt Charles T Pouncey, a Downesville Louisiana veteran. The verdict awaits higher command review at Randolph Field Texas. Foster was defended by George Wesley Smith.

Edmanfield Tsgt Curtis N. Foster Calhoun Charles T. Pouncey Downesville Central Plying Command Randolph Field Tex Selman Field Forster George Wesley Smith Monroe Pouncey and Foster

Caning Sugar Rations Nearly All Issued in Ouachita

At week’s end the Ouachita War Price and Rationing Board reports nearly all canning sugar applications filled and rations mailed. Many returns cite incorrect mailing addresses, and the office will call for missing rations by Wednesday June 20.

Quachita Quachita Parish

Building Permit Granted for Two Story Office Warehouse

W J Riley received permission to erect a two story brick and concrete building on Louisville avenue for an office and warehouse with Ford Bacon and Davis as builders. New asbestos aprons and coats are issued by the American Standards Association for worker protection in steel mills and foundries amid a dataset of injuries during a party in Monroes. Pouncey was removed to a hospital after blows were exchanged and died, authorities said.

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