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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1950
Page
4
The Monroe News-Star presents itself as an independent newspaper printing news impartially and aiming to uphold what it believes to be right, opposing what it believes to be wrong without regard to party politics. It lists Associated Press rights and contact numbers for departments and staff.
DeWitt Mackenzie assesses Soviet pressure on Western Germany, promising reunification with eastern Germany as a lure to gain nationalist support. He notes Western militaries argue rearming West Germany is essential for defense, while the Red propaganda hints at broader German liberation without immediate armed action.
Shirley May France, 16 at her first bid, swam against the world’s toughest waters amid heartache and hope. Her sacrifice to aid family and her stubborn courage earned admiration despite missing Dover, and the experience brings poise and future opportunity beyond fleeting fame.
The author tours Oslo highlighting the Viking ships at the museum preserved in blue clay, Vigeland Park with its many bronze and granite sculptures, the Fram House exhibit featuring Nansen and Amundsen's polar ship, and the Folk Museum showcasing historical regional dwellings and artifacts.
At a press luncheon I observed Gloria Swanson’s three month personal appearance tour. She met with diverse groups across 33 cities listening to fans and professionals, gathering reactions to movies and promising to extend the tour. Her work suggests top studio value whether as star or executive.
Angelo Patri argues praise should uplift children within truth and possibility. He warns against promising artistic stardom, notes talent matures through hard work, and urges guiding gifts toward practical paths. He promotes early obedience training and offers his booklet No. 301 Obedience via mail for 10 cents and a stamp.
The text describes a playful plan to finish the alphabet from A to Z, noting a remaining 24 letters to go and a decision to begin at daybreak. It mentions a center table display and that the item is distributed by the McNaught Syndicate, Inc.
Hal Boyle recalls how night in Korea softens fear for American soldiers on duty. The cool air and moonlit hills evoke home, with distant family sounds from nearby villages and a shared longing. A night sky scene with Capt. Edward A. Dougherty underscores the contrast of war and home.
A mushroom discovered in Australia emits a vivid bioluminescent glow powerful enough to illuminate pages for night reading. Researchers note the fungus could aid low light work and inspire new bio light applications.
A Q and A piece notes Korea borders include the Soviet Union for about 20 miles near the Sea of Japan. It lists presidents who worked for railroads: James Buchanan led a Pennsylvania railroad in the 1830s, Abraham Lincoln was an Illinois railroad attorney in the 1850s, and Harry S. Truman was a timekeeper on the Santa Fe Railway around 1901.
A new estimate places the earth’s age between three and four billion years based on isotopic analysis of lead-rock. The finding highlights advances in geochemical dating methods and ongoing debates over early planetary formation timelines.
Washington society shows a lean season as leaders’ spouses stay in town. Women wear casual dresses while men remain in uniform. Notable figures include Mrs. J Lawton Collins Mrs. Omar Bradley and Mrs. Francis P Matthews. Philippine Room in Mrs Romulo’s home signals regional ties. General MacArthur aide de camp’s widow heads the Philippine room in the capital.
The word Saudi comes from Saud the king’s name, with Saudi as the adjective describing him. King Ibn Saud was the country’s absolute ruler.
It is believed that the magnetic poles are not stationary because of observed changes in the direction of the magnet needle from year to year. Their motion, however, is very slow.
Use a cup of lobster meat in a quart of rich milk. Stir in about three tablespoons of butter and salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Let the chowder stand at least thirty minutes before serving to develop full flavor.
Washington reports reserves hold enough doctors for current expansion but would be strained in a Russia war. 734 reservists were ordered to duty after a failed volunteer push, with 7,500 in organized reserves and 2,700 in the army now. 13,500 ASTP graduates joined after WWII. those who didn't join the reserves face a moral obligation to serve.
Hollywood star Gloria Swanson, back from a cross country and overseas publicity tour for Sunset Blvd, criticizes Hollywood’s sameness and creative stagnation. She urges writers to work away from Hollywood and hints at a possible musical western return.
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