Ouachita Channel Deepening Seen As Vital To War And Peace
A Monroe delegation leaves for Washington to press the War Department Rivers and Harbors Board to deepen the Ouachita river channel to nine feet. Mayor Benoit and Mr. Holland will argue the project’s strategic defense value and its role in peacetime commerce, with a $7.83 million cost proposed for locks and dams.
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Monroe
Washington
Board For
War Department
Ouachita River
Benoit
Holland
New Orleans
Gulf
Germany
Rhine
Elbe
Army
Vicksburg
Ouachita Channel
Rivers and Harbors Board
Long Distance Rates Cut Under AT&T Agreement
The Federal Communications Commission and American Telephone and Telegraph Company agreed to cut long distance rates, saving users an estimated 14 million dollars yearly. Four years earlier tolls were reduced by 12 million dollars with continued business gains and higher earnings despite higher taxes. The company reports earnings rising from 8.32 to 11.26 dollars per share and telephone reach increasing from 15.33 to 17.9 million lines.
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Federal Communications Commission
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
America
Peace and War Intertwine as War Seals Civilian Assets
The article argues that civilian assets like the Merchant Marine and civilian transport planes blur lines between peace and war. It notes America’s new ship can convert to an armed auxiliary cruiser and cites forty large planes ready to move tens of thousands of troops to key theaters. Civilian facilities become potential military assets as war enters peacetime.
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Merchant Marine
Navy
America
Alaska
Canal Zone
Hawaii
Professor backs ten percent gross income tax plan
A college professor endorses a ten percent gross income tax arguing it would be tough but solvable by most graduates without expert help. The proposal highlights a simple rate and broad applicability, aiming to ease implementation and understanding.
Hollywood Echoes Split Over Two Picture Programs
At the Motion Picture Theaters Owners of America convention the industry united against double features as a life drain. Independents and chains agree on opposition but clash over who will take the first step to end twin attractions while the public quietly grows tired of four hour theater nights.
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Hollywood
Motion Picture Theater Owners of America
Hollywood Hills
Gosh
America
Your Child and Other People Expert Advice
Angelo Patri explains that changes in a child's behavior are gradual not sudden and urges parents to trace roots of cross moods in prior experiences. He cites bullying, broken promises, divorce fears and misunderstandings as causes and advises talking with teachers and trusted outsiders to uncover the sources and guide the child back to cheerfulness. He offers a booklet for 10 cents via this newspaper to further guidance.
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Angelo Patr
Angelo Patri
P. O
New York
N. Y
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Lessons From The Early Church On Imperfections And Perfection
Sunday School lesson notes that the early church shows human weaknesses alongside enduring ideals. It cites Paul at Corinth, divisions over preachers, and the central truth that Jesus Christ remains the sole foundation, guiding standards despite human faults.
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Paul
Peter
James
John
Apollos
God
Jesus Chirist
Last of the long-haired senators Tom Connally dazzles Senate
Washington profile of Tom Connally of Marlin Texas lauding his scrubbed humor and feisty shifts in debate. The piece notes his 24 years in Washington his stand against strikes and his push to let the president seize strike-bound plants while criticizing the Aluminum Company of America before the Truman committee. Connally’s Texas leadership amid Rayburn’s speaker role is highlighted.
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Monroe Morning World
Washington
Tom Connally
Marlin
Tex
Tom
Congressional
Texas
Big Tom
Capitol
Senate
United States
Falls County
Aluminum Company of America
Truman Committee
National Defense
Ohio
Connally
Taft
Maloney
Connecticut
Congress
Sam Rayburn
Biscuits” O'Daniel
New Zealand Social Progress Under Imperial Era
The article notes New Zealanders as efficient fighters from a young settlement, recounts early British possession in 1840, self government in 1852, and the 1871 conciliatory shift. It highlights ongoing social benefits and educational development for natives following colonial policy.
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Mong
New
New Zealand
Public Forum clarifies state payroll rumor in 1941 Monroe exchange
A 1941 Monroe forum prints correspondence between Ben Breard and Governor Sam H. Jones about rumors that J. H. Trousdale Sr. is on the state payroll. The governor states Trousdale never earned state pay, working unremunerated. Also notes a separate line: the distance from New York to Suez is 5193 miles.
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Cawthorne
Ben Breard
Sam H. Jones
Baton Rouge
J. H. Trousdale, Sr
Mr. Trousdale
Trousdale
New York
Suez
Board approves 55 mph limit on Highway 80 in Louisiana
Baton Rouge officials vote to set a 55 mile per hour speed limit on Highway 80 from Mississippi to Texas. Trucks over 3,000 pounds gross weight face a 40 mph limit. State Police Superintendent Steve Alford cites traffic fatality statistics to justify the measure.
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Board of Public Safety Today
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Steve Alford
Mine Sweeper Curlew Tours New York Harbor Duty
A diary aboard the mine sweeper Curlew describes active duty with mine clearing gear near New York Harbor. Officers and crew wear life belts, and engineers showcase magnetic mine defenses. The writer notes rapid naval preparation, dense crew life, and plans to share more on the operation.
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New York
Curlew
Family reunion honors Mr. Wilkes on 76th birthday in Start
A June 21 gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wilkes in Start marked a family reunion for Mr. Wilkes turning 76. Relatives from Grayson Bas trop Urania Monroe and Start attended, with dinner under pecan trees and many gifts for the celebrant.
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Start
Ben Wilkes
Wilkes
B. M. Wilkes
Mamye
George May Valentine
Grayson
J. A. Wilkes
Bastrop
S. E. Babcock
B. W. Babcock
Morris Babcock
Urania
Rachel Kimble
Monroe
John E. Wilkes
T. L. Hines
Doris Faye
Margie
Robby
Percy Robinson
Paul
Mary Ann
Minnie Joe
Irma Bennett
Lola Belle Bennett
Mr. Wilkes
Remodel Permit Issued for 3802 Harrison Avenue Home
A permit to remodel and add to the one story frame residence at 3802 Harrison Avenue was issued to C. J. Mosley. Sam H. Awl city building inspector announced the plan yesterday. A room and porch costing 1385 will be added with J. and E. Zufall as contractors.
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Harrison Avenue
C. J. Mosley
Sam H. Awl
J. and
E. Zufall
Bible Thought on Living by God’s Word and Soul
A brief devotional note cites Matthew 4 4 and Richard Trench on the soul’s longing for God. The message emphasizes that true satisfaction comes only from divine presence and guidance.
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McNaught Syndicate, Inc
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