17 Oct 1943
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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1943
Page
1
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A historic city listing shows World and Ewing as publisher entities with the street number 4302 and phone 6802. The entry notes their role in local print operations and registration details.
MGM rumors put Greer Garson in Valley of Decision as an aging heroine while she seeks glamour. Diana Barrymore and Elissa Landi face scrutiny for career moves, and industry rivals push for quality over fame. Producers fear foreign competition yet resist tax hikes on theater admissions amid wartime pressures.
A casual diary from a 52nd street restaurant recounts Paris writers and New York figures, noting Jules Verne’s death, Simon Lake and his submarine ideas, and Al Smith’s anniversary gathering. It also describes tropical cockroaches in the zoo and Bellamy Partridge’s new book about mobility and society, with Pelham roots and MeManght syndicate release.
Monroe and Ouachita parish unite the annual Community Chest and United War Fund campaigns opening Monday. Ouachita’s quota is 75154 dollars with 28516 to Chest and 46638 to War Fund, supporting 17 agencies including USO and Refugee Relief Trustees through a single solicitation.
Senators returning from battle zones cite a Siberian base network as potentially saving a million infantry lives. The piece weighs Russia's future role, noting Moscow would act to suit Stalin's needs and that Allied pressure may not hasten a Soviet move against Japan.
The piece discusses forced savings via social security and refundable war taxes, criticizing government control of private savings and potential postwar fiscal strain. It also notes Germany denying separate peace with Russia, and the political implications of denials intended to sow confusion between allies.
A humorous self reflection by Henry McLemore on writing a busy farewell column for a bus trip to Camp Blanding. He jokes about repeating the pledge phrase and later abandons it, racing to catch Uncle Sam’s bus with family farewells and a McNaught Syndicate distribution note.
Alfred Mathews of West Barrington in R L was never late or absent from work for 55 years, a record praised by his employer and local officials.
In Washington the column surveys repeated calls for a federal sales tax to fund wars and veterans programs. It notes past rejections by upper and lower income groups, discusses exemptions and administration hurdles, and previews arguments for and against a 10 percent general tax amid wartime costs.
A sermon by William E. Gilroy argues for abstinence from alcohol, noting historical Protestant and Catholic temperance movements and current public shift toward moderation. He cites biblical examples of leaders relying on abstinence and warns against harsh judgment of moderate drinkers, affirming the abstainer’s solid case and favorable future prospects.
Lester F. Alexander says final papers for leasing New Orleans Industrial Canal locks to the War Department are being prepared in Washington and should reach New Orleans for signing within days. The War Department confirms preparation and need for War Secretary approval before transmission. Once signed by dock board officials the locks will be toll free. The arrangement, under district engineers since 1941, covers the intracoastal canal system from Mexico to Florida. The dock board currently charges five cents per ton for passing boats.
Sam H Awl city building inspector issued permits to Elizabeth Mulhearn for remodeling a screened porch to glass at 4112 Blanks Street costing about 175 dollars. Phil Dunning of 1015 North Eighth Street received permission to demolish an old garage and erect a new two car garage with projected cost not exceeding 60 dollars using salvaged materials.
Radio listings show Eastern War Time adjustments and program swaps across networks. Entries include The Church of the Sermon, Wake Up America, How to Entertain, US war updates, and music variety shows with hosts like Jack Benny and Dorothy Thompson.
Early Saturday Monroe firemen responded to a fire at De B Mckain’s Edgewater Garden home caused by a defective icebox. Lieutenant Edward Ferrell sounded the alarm around 2 30 am and kept doors shut to prevent spread, resulting in only motor damage to the refrigerator.
A dense list of radio programs and times outlines a day’s schedule. Programs include Religious News, Philharmonic Symphony, The Jerry Lester Show, Crime Doctor, News of the World, and Midnight Proile with various orchestras and hosts featured throughout the lineup.
Members of the Junior Homemak club at Clarks High School elected officers for 1943-44. Mary Louise Nelson was named president, Ruth Ballard secretary, with Helen Rose and Marie Greene among the social committee and Hazel Simons as reporter.
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