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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1950

Page

4

French Socialists Sabotage Western Unity in Face of Russia Threat

Western Europe faces a Russian threat and France remains a pivot. The piece argues French Socialists hinder stable government by pushing social gains ahead of military needs, opposing American capitalism, and showing sympathy for Soviet communism. It warns that continued socialist disarray could invite Red dominance.

Western Europe West France Russia Germany Europe Free World Acheson Congress Frankfurt Soviet Union United States

Copenhagen Notes On Traffic Bicycles And Danish Pastry

Henry M'LeMore reports on Copenhagen life with humor about women smoking cigars, bicycles with radios, strict cyclist rights, and the city’s traffic plan aided by a Parisian expert. He praises Danish pastry, jokes about gussets in clothing, and hints at an upcoming trip to Oslo.

Copenhagen Denmark Oslo Paris Etoile Place de L’opera

Youth Matinee Drives Community Support at Lankershim

In North Hollywood the Lankershim Theater sponsors a Saturday kid matinee funded by local merchants who advertise on screen. Free admissions for area children include short subjects cartoons and a Parent Teacher Association approved feature. Sterling Hayden plans a personal west coast tour to meet editors and theatermen to gauge response to his work and seek ideas.

Hollywood North Hollywood Lankershim Parent-Teacher’s Association Sterling Hayden Hayden

Betty Hutton Reconciles with Ted Briskin Amid Hollywood Buzz

Betty Hutton and Ted Briskin have renewed their marriage amid town controversy over terms of reunion. MGM plans a sneak preview without mood music to test film impact. Greta Garbo comeback rumors from Krasna and Wald fail to excite the writer.

Betty Hutton Ted Briskin Miss Hutton Hollywood Briskins Betty Briskin MGM Norman Krasna Jerry Wald Greta Garbo Garbo Greta McNaught Syndicate, Inc

Our Children Symmetry and Guidance from Angelo Patri

Angelo Patri discusses adolescent stealing and the need for sympathy and guidance. He argues teens understand right and wrong intellectually but mature judgment comes with experience and support from trusted adults, teachers, and clergy to reform behavior.

Junior

Gorgeous Gusset and the American Diner Abroad

A columnist recalls hotel dining rooms where American flags on table staffs mark nationality and spark chats among patrons. The habit helps Americans feel at home, borrow cigarettes, and invites camera buffs to snap rare scenes like Saran Lee and windmills.

Saran Lee

Newfoundland girls seek U S help on delinquency

Two Newfoundland visitors, Miss Grace Layman and Miss Aileen Murphy, discuss juvenile delinquency with a federal official in Washington. They describe care limits, foster placements, and the impact of Canadian benefits on Newfoundland's future programs.

Washington Newfoundland Federal Security Agency United States Grace Layman St. John’s Department of Public Welfare Aileen Murphy Convent of the Good Shepherd Halifax Girls’ Home

Answers and Questions on History and Registration

A quiz style item presents four Q and A pairs. It covers the first American forestry school near Asheville led by Gif ford Pinchot, puppy registration rules tied to litter registration, the Philippines independence on July 4 1946, and Lamaism a Tibetan form of Buddhism.

America United States Gifford Pinchot Vanderbilt Estate Asheville N. C Philippines

Children’s behavior noted as tech curiosity grows

Miss Murphy explains at home youths are not slaves to radio nor movie fans but develop reasoning powers early. Miss Layman adds that like youngsters elsewhere many still get into trouble. The remarks reflect concerns about modernization effects on youth.

Miss Murphy Miss Layman

Moe the War Dog Retired After Six Years Service

Hal Boyle notes Moe America's veteran combat dog retires from air base duty in Korea due to combat fatigue. The at-tached terrier has flown 25 WWII missions, lived on many Pacific bases, and endures joking gibes from soldiers. Also mentions a low fuel incident and a postwar spike in bicycle production in Japan.

U. S. Air Force Korea Moe America Air Force Australia Jack Coghlan Longview Texas Pacific Far East Sgt Daniel Kinney San Francisco Sgt. Kinney Kinney Japan Cpl Richard Whitson Rockport Whitson Michael Sparks St. Louis Hal Wilson Lanark

Western Germany Armament Debate reshapes Cold War outlook

DeWitt Mackenzie notes a dramatic shift toward arming western Germany to counter the Soviet threat. He cites bipartisan U.S. and British moves, France’s program, and German signs of willingness, while acknowledging Bluecher’s hesitation and the Ruhr’s strategic value.

English Channel Russia Anthony Eden Britain France Germany Ruhr Bluecher Western Germany

Legislative Digest Lists South Louisiana House Bills

Baton Rouge briefing lists proposed measures H1 to H28 in the 1950s session. Key items include constitutional convention calls. enhanced penalties for bus and truck speeding. state youth and industrial school study. shifts in highway board leadership. financial disclosures for governors. mineral lease rules. new funds for education and salaries. district attorney, court reporter funding. licensing for pharmacists. tax collection arrangements. anti grazing on highways. extended Lafayette boundaries. surplus property sales. constitutional amend leasing health institutions. voter registrar additions. sales tax referendum protections. drainage district creation. benzedrine prohibitions in the state penitentiary. Arcadia land conveyance. cotton factor licenses. Orleans sheriff detention duties. voting machine custodian appointments.

Baton Rouge McKeithen Wimberly State Board of Highways McKeithen and Secretary of State Louisiana Youth Commission Supreme Court Beeson Jefferson Parish 24Th Judicial District Martin St. John and St. Charles 29Th D’antonio State Collector of Revenue New Orleans Commission Council Roberts Lafayette McDonald Grizzaffi St. Mary Parish Roberts and Duchein Anzalone Sauls Et al Tangipahoa Parish State Penitentiary State Department of

Ives Gives Up Dewey Efforts in Governor Race

Senator Ives of New York says he has abandoned attempts to persuade Thomas Dewey to seek a third term as governor. He believes Dewey will retire and notes Joseph Hamley is likely the Republican gubernatorial nominee. The senatorial race appears unsettled as party plans shift with Dewey delegating August engagements to Hamley and Hagerty.

Washington Ives Thomas E. Dewey Dewey New York Joseph Hamley Hanley James Hagerty Senate Alexander Oklnhoma City Oklahoma Ed Moore

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