Snowstorm blacks out four states in Southeast
A heavy snowstorm paralyzed parts of Tennessee Kentucky Virginia and North Carolina with 18 to 22 inches of snow. Knoxville reported 22 inches as fans trekked to the Tennessee Kentucky game amid widespread outages and transportation gridlock.
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Johnson City
Kingsport
Elizabethton
Morristown
Sweetwater
Capacity crowd at Jack Shuler Revival hits Twin Cities
The Fairgrounds auditorium overflowed as over twenty five area pastors joined Jack Shuler for Twin Cities revival across denominations. Rev R H Staples urged future services and Shuler used Samson as a teachable saga, warning on sin and urging Christ’s freedom. A mass meeting at 3 00 pm titled Hollywood Religion closes the event.
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Reactivation Debate Outlined By Monroe Committee
The Monroe area committees present nine points in favor of reactivating Selman Field. They cite government land costs and city investments in roads utilities and buildings as reasons not to abandon the air base. A two point statement notes citizens’ support for the project. Thanksgiving services will be held jointly by local churches at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Dr. James T. Horton presiding.
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U. S
Buick Super Convertible for Sale by Owner
$795 sale price for a 1947 Buick Super Convertible in very good condition. Asking phone 3-4122 after 6 PM. Contact Dallas Freeman at 105 Poplar. Want ads offered with low cost, flexible orders and cancellation privileges. ad takers assist with wording and placing.
Readers Urged To Send Public Forum Letters
The editorial department of the Morning World and the News Star urge readers to submit letters to the public forum. Letters must be signed, though names may not be printed. Reading these letters informs readers on everyday events and opinions.
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Good Fellows Charity Plans Winter Cheer Drive
Good Fellows launches a city wide campaign to help those lacking basic necessities. The effort relies on voluntary donations from caring residents, with memorial gifts noted for Wilson Ewing-Mil dred Esther and Robert and George Lofton by friends and the Woman's Auxiliary to the Ouachita Medical Society.
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Robert
George Lofton
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E. A Porter
Good Fellows
Peckerwood Dressing Recipe Debate Sparks Controversy
The campaign rouses discussion as locals debate a "peckerwood dressing" delicacy with mixed signals from Washington. Dictionary notes define peckerwood as a woodpecker, yet public chatter questions the term and its culinary suggestion amid political messaging.
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Selman Group Sets Mon Day Meeting for Reactivation Funds
The Selman Field Reactivation committee calls a Monday 2 p.m. meeting at the Virginia hotel Ballroom to report on raising 220000 for land purchase needed to reactivate Selman Field. Co chairs Clifford Strauss and R D Kellogg will present. land was pledged Jan 25 1952 by Monroe West Monroe chamber and city groups for 200 then 1250 acres.
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Cancer Crusade Nearing Climax in Ouachita Parish
Cancer Crusade leaders Jack Howard and Irving Liebowitz announce a porch light campaign Sunday night from 9 to 10 to collect donations in Monroe and West Monroe. Residents encouraged to turn on lights to allow a cancer representative to collect voluntary contributions for the American Cancer Society.
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Olin Industries Plant Project Advances Near Spencer
Construction work in connection with the Olin Industries plant near Spencer has begun with preliminary sites and a reservoir. Over $100,000 already spent locally, with hundreds of thousands more planned for operation. Federal housing projects approved for Farmerville, Marion, Junction City and Bernice, with Farmerville initial plan at 220000 dollars. Olin also to build two short rail links and possibly aluminum and paper products plants.
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Top CIO AFL Leaders Meet To Pick New Presidents
Washington reports say AFL Secre tary-Treasurer George Meany is the likely successor to William Green who died. The CIO contest centers on Philip Murray's replacement as president. Unity prospects between the two unions appear slim despite leadership changes. The AFL Executive Council will elect Green's successor after the convention.
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Ouachita Valley Scout Banquet Set for December 2
The Ouachita Valley council of the Boy Scouts of America will hold a business meeting at 4 p.m. and a recognition banquet at 7 p.m. December 2 at the Virginia Hotel. About 400 are expected, with reports on council divisions and plans for the coming year led by Council President A. B. Clarkson.
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Virginia
A. J. Ensminger
Wisner
J. A. Holmes
Winnsboro
W. E. Person
Lake St. John
Frank Voelker, Jr
Lake Providence
D. C. Harper
West Monroe
J. C. Crawford
W. H. Benston
Bill Stevens
Monday Morning World To Publish December 1
Monroe Morning World publishers announce a new Monday edition to fill the gap between Sunday World and Monday News Star. The first issue will publish and deliver on Monday morning December 1, including local regional national and international news and the same features as current editions.
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United States and Britain clash over Korean War proposals
In New York US and Britain diverge on Indian peace plans for Korea. The US backs a 21 nation resolution with a clear repatriation mechanism, while Britain supports the Indian proposal for a repatriation commission and questions the 21 nation framework.
United States Sets Pre Christmas Military Discharges
The Defense Department outlined plans for early homeward releases to ensure Christmas arrivals. Army Navy Air Force and Marine personnel with Dec 20 to Jan 5 end dates will depart by Dec 19 or 20 with three exceptions. The 21 nation emergency meeting convened at U N headquarters to discuss Korean truce proposals. Sir Percy Spender convened and Acheson will attend. Eden and Indian proposals feature in armistice talks.
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Christmas Band Festival Parade Draws 30000 in Monroe
About 30 000 people lined the 18 block DeSiard street route for Monroe's first annual Christmas Band Festival parade held yesterday. Sponsored by the Commerce Junior Chamber of Commerce and Northeast Louisiana State College the event featured eight bands and floats with Walt Disney characters Bret Rabbit and friends and a final Santa Claus sleigh and reindeer display.
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Lea Convention Opens Monday with Northeast faculty delegation
Edward Whatley and Harry M. Lemert of the Northeast State faculty will represent the college at the 58th annual Louisiana Education Association convention November 24-26 in New Orleans. L. L. Price is named as an alternate. Miss Tommie Ann Day will serve as platform vest? delegate from the Future Teachers of America unit. Preconvention events Sunday include a vesper service at the Jung Hotel and society meetings for teachers.
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Harry M. Lemert
Northeast State
Louisiana Education Association
New Orleans
L. L. Price
Future Teachers of America
Tommie Ann Day
Oscar Pace
Jung Hotel
Possible Rain Today and Cold Wave Monday Forecast
Cloudy skies and possible showers are expected in the Twin Cities today. A cold wave is forecast to move in Monday. Yesterday the low fell to 29 degrees and the high was 57 degrees.
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