Ten Acre Spacing Urged for Ora Field in Union Parish
Oil operators representing independents and majors urged the state conservation commission to adopt ten acre spacing in the Ora field Union Parish. About 75 attendees claimed narrow spacing would hamper drainage and reduce oil production given the Nacatesh sand structure. They urged the commission to heed expert testimony and rule soon.
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New Era
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Joseph L. McHugh
Secret hush trial of Lieut. Cmdr. Edward Neal Little faces critique
Opinion charges the secret trial for maltreatment in a Japanese POW camp as anti democratic. The piece argues military secrecy conflicts with civilian norms and calls for modernization of Navy procedures regardless of Little's guilt or innocence.
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Cmdr
Edward Neal Little
Navy
Britain uses old balance of power in postwar trade
The piece argues Britain trades industrial goods for Russian food, while Russia is said to lack surplus food and exploits starving nations. It notes U S aid totaling around 4 billion dollars plus lend-lease, and warns Congress against further backing Britain to counter Russia, predicting America will not be outbid for Britain's favor.
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London
Russia
United States
Congress
America
Bevin
Job
Global armament survey sparks outrage over spending
A survey shows 19,000,000 men under arms worldwide and 40 nations spend nearly 30 billion dollars annually on armaments. Spending exceeds 1938 levels by 10 billion dollars while many humankind suffer hunger and the rise of red Russia is blamed for continued militarism.
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Germany
Japan
Italy
Red
Russia
Hollywood Gossip Sparks and Star Pairings
Jimmie Fidler notes Kathryn Grayson considers retirement after marriage to John Johnston while Al Jolson bids unsuccessfully for the El Mirador Hotel at Palm Springs auctioned by the army. Other items include Ross Hunter and Kathleen O Malley engagement, George Jessel and Tommye Adams wedding hints, Benny Goodman injured, June Haver divorce rumors, and various film previews and industry observations.
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Wotzis
Kathryn Grayson
Johnny Johnston
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Palm Springs
al Jolson
Ross Hunter
Kathleen O'Malley
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George Jessel
Tommye Adams
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June Haver
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David Street
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Dick Haymes
Ilona Massey
Monterey
England
Lee Tracy
Behind the scenes whip on Truman shapes vote
Washington reports the six day build up before the union reform veto vote. John Lewis Green Phil Murray and Dan Tobin met and pressured Truman while warning the veto would be treated as routine if Congress failed to sustain it. Public reaction showed party loyalty and cautious moves by Senators Sparkman Lucas and McCormack.
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Langer
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Tobin
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Job and the problem of suffering in modern life
Sunday School lesson by William F. Gilroy discusses enduring questions of human suffering, especially the innocent who suffer. It argues that old wisdom remains relevant as new circumstances magnify the moral questions raised by Job, a righteous man tested by calamity.
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William FE. Gilroy
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Job
God
Parents urged to let son choose mate and support him
A reader asks how to handle a 20 year old son who returned from service and wants to marry a woman of lower background. The column advises parents to withhold threats, support the couple if they love each other, and let the young people decide. It urges giving guidance but not blocking the marriage, stressing charm over money or status. It notes Dr. Patri’s leaflet on crying children and provides mailing details.
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Washington eyes second session as 80th Congress stalls
The 80th Congress nears adjournment with much unfinished business and a busy postwar agenda. Republicans face delays due to reorganization, tax debates, and efforts on housing, farm, and health bills while preparing for 1948 political battles and tariff policy decisions.
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Municipal Police Association Elect Officers in Alexandria
The Municipal Police Association will meet in Alexandria to elect officers for the coming year. Attending from the local force are Chief J. D. Busby Captain H. T. Ward Sergeant George A. Wood and Officer R. L. Jordan with Officer H. J. Lawrence representing West Monroe. The session lasts one day followed by a barbecue outing.
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Alexandria
J. D. Busby
H. T. Ward
George A. Wood
R. L. Jordan
H. J. Lawrence
West Monroe
Virginia Hill tied to Bugsy Siegel in murder case
Beverly Hills officials questioned Virginia Hill’s brother Charles Hill after the Siegel murder. He said Siegel wanted to marry Hill and she loved him, while Hill suggested she and Siegel had split. Esther Siegel offered little beyond saying he was a good husband and father.
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Calif
Benjamin
Bugsy
Dep. Dist. Atty
Ernest Roll
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Hill
Roll
Paris
Siegel
Millicent
Barbara
Vancouver
Esther Siegel
Las Vegas
William S. Simpson
Bible Thoughts Watchman Motif Echoes in Isaiah Style
A compact reflection notes biblical watchman imagery from Ezekiel and a Miltonic admonition toward guiding the wicked toward righteousness. It juxtaposes prophetic duty with moral admonition and the duty to tell a divine message.
Pitching Horseshoes By Billy Rose
A country road tale recounts Jim Lacey’s pranks and tragedy as a postman ferries a visitor to the Lacey farm. Friends Ben Morton and Jim are linked by wartime fate with a chilling hanging trick and a final reveal at the barn.
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Billy Rose
Flash Flood Drowns Child in Tennessee
A child drowned as northeast Tennessee faced flash floods and cloudbursts. Greenville reported 5.25 inches of rain in three hours, with over five inches in the city center and widespread crop and property damage. Downtown stores flooded and more than a dozen families fled their homes. Rainfall exceeded two inches generally across the region per the Weather Bureau.
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Greenville
Tenn
Tennessee
U. S. Weather Bureau
Knoxeville
Mother of President Truman Is Reported Getting Along
Grandview Missouri June 23 Mrs Martha E Truman mother of the President was reported by her daughter Miss Mary Jane Truman to be getting along fine but not recovering as rapidly as we would like The 94 year old woman is said to be sitting up occasionally but not every day Her hearing has deteriorated in the past few months but is hoped to improve as she sits up more
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