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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1949
Page
3
Jimmie Fidler surveys looming investigations in Hollywood and accuses celebrit ies of cozying with racketeers while glamor defends them. He cites Bugsy Siegel Mickey Cohen and others as examples of dangerous links fueling rackets behind the film world.
The Monroe News-Star declares itself an independent newspaper printing news impartially and opposing wrongs without regard to party politics. It lists contact numbers and advertising representatives while outlining rights of republication and access to Associated Press dispatches.
Hal Boyle notes relief across New York and the eastern seaboard as a heat wave breaks. He pokes fun at heat, humidity, and public gripes while recalling July’s record temperatures and the city’s struggles with the weather.
The United States joins 11 other nations in the Atlantic pact pledging mutual defense and aid. The treaty marks a shift from isolationism, promising to view an attack on any signatory as an attack on all and to bolster armed-resistance capacity while weighing immediate military aid to Europe.
A medical warning says an infantile paralysis epidemic may return, with cycles possible. Early symptoms mimic a cold, but fever and nerve sensitivity lead to swift paralysis. early diagnosis and rest boost resistance, and physicians urge prompt medical care. The piece also notes Soviet claims to many inventions and a planned 22 volume compilation.
Henry M Lemos notes Lisbon overrun with former monarchs and nobles now in town. He observes Don Juan, the Count and Countess of Paris, Otto of Hapsburg, Antonia de Braganza, Carol and Lupescu, Humbert of Italy, and ex kings roaming shops and streets. He explains being “in the swim” means pretending to something and lists his own pretensions.
Angelo Patri argues against corporal punishment and urges intelligent training for children. He criticizes lazy guardians and calls for consistent guidance, leadership, and education to foster obedience and right thinking. He promotes his booklet No. 301 available from The Bell Syndicate.
In Estorial near Lisbon the English Bar hosts pretenders to titles from the International Correspondence School and various roles. The scene includes a pretend king and other impersonators drawing curious heads turning as the crowd buzzes about these humorous claims.
Washington report covers committees stalled by two issues starling control and invasive weeds over four inches tall. A lawmaker proposes teaching starlings to eat the weeds. Another note questions the mystery of snuff box disappearances at the vice-presidential desk. Also new Pentagon passes issued for civilians and troops. Socialite embassy party proves air conditioned comfort in midsummer heat. Lettuce storage tips tout freshness and proper refrigeration.
A lighthearted comic feature by Gladys Parker titled Mopsy challenges a cute image with tongue in cheek humor. The strip follows a playful dog named Mopsy and its misadventures on vacation by the sea.
A reader quiz lists questions and concise answers on topics including Mosquitos of Nicaragua origin of hobo term largest southern lake Lake Okeechobee Antarctic continent discovery Wilkes intoxicating drinks origin magnetic poles motion cork source outer bark of a cork oak.
A hiring supervisor reveals surprise learning that the employee previously worked as a waiter. The remark implies undisclosed job history impacted the hiring decision.
Mackenzies Column discusses whether United States should expand material aid to Nationalist China amid civil war and Communist advances. It examines a broad Far Eastern strategy arc from Japan to India, aims to halt communism, and considers Chiang Kai-shek’s stance and potential support within a new regional program. A separate note reports Anschelle Ray White, 30, suspended for one year for intoxicated flying after prior ground in 1948.
Washington report notes a slow congress as it revisits the four year Marshall Plan funding. Presidents plan has moved through authorization while appropriations lag. The Senate and House clash over money and a surplus crops provision prompts revisions and parliamentary hold ups.
W. M. Roland reports the first cotton bolls opening rapidly at the Coverdale plantation. The DTL-15 variety is indicated as the bloom observed, signaling early progress in the season.
Second Lieutenant Jewel Mae Kenny a former nurse at St Frances Sanitarium and daughter of Mr and Mrs EB Kenny of Monroe enters the female officers basic class at Medical Field Service School Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Texas for orientation in armed forces methods before starting military duty Women officers in the medical department include army nurse corps and the women medical specialist corps The school trains officers and enlisted personnel for assignment in medical units worldwide on reserve or active duty status
City Building Inspector Samuel Awl reports July permit activity totaling 224059 dollars. Dwelling units accounted for 163088 dollars across 36 units, eight non dwelling permits totaled 3150 dollars, a funeral home permit valued at 40800 dollars was issued, plus 17021 dollars in 25 additions and alterations. Eighteen buildings were moved during the month.
A list of across and down clues with partial solution lines and residual phrases from a newspaper puzzle. Includes references to ages, occupations, and various objects, plus a scattered set of cryptic hints and unfinished entries. The page also mentions a solution line “Solution of Yesterday's Puzzle” and stray words that resemble clue fragments and theme notes.
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