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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1949

Page

7

Fires Brawl Across Six Western States

Hundreds of firefighters battled large wildfires in six western states with at least six major blazes still out of control. A 7,000 acre Hell's Canyon blaze in the Payette forest injured several crew members, while three Yellowstone fires and others in Idaho Oregon Montana and California stretched resources. Over 300 lightning fires burned about 33,000 acres amid drought and shifting winds.

Riggins Idaho Yellowstone Park Mammoth Mirror Plateau Yellowstone Lake Forest Service Madison Plateau Summit Lake Old Faithful Gallatin River California Donald Rhoades Klamath Falls Shasta National Forest Boise National Forest Washington Coeur D'Alene Associated Press Payette National Forest Yellowstone National Park Wyoming James Hockaday Ogden Utah Hell's Canyon Payette Forest Jim Knudsen Gem Kas

Social Security Act Discussed by Monroe Official

Wallace Kendall of the Monroe Social Security Office outlined the act and its amendments warning that many locals fail to claim benefits promptly. He urged checking retirement plans at 65, contacting Social Security when a worker dies, and ensuring correct account numbers on tax returns.

Monroe LAY News-Star Hamlin Insurance Kendall Kencal Wallace Kendall Social Security Administration

Gainesville Circus Part Of New Columbia Film In Texas

Columbia Pictures signs the entire town of Gainesville Texas for a film based on its famed local circus. John Derek will star, Ralph Bettinson scripts The Gainesville Circus, and filming begins as the tour opens September 2 in Austin. Red Skelton and Van Johnson feature in related productions with Roy Rogers and Gene Autry pursuing multiple projects.

Hollywood Columbia Pictures Gainesville Tex Texas Ralph Bettinson Austin Marshall Grant John Derek Circus Rogues of Sherwood Forest Red Skelton Milton Berle Skelton Jack Donohue van Johnson Roy Rogers Republic

Fire at Spatafora's Drug Store prompts fire brigade response

Firemen from three companies were summoned to 801 DeSiard Street at 6 11 p m Sunday after an overheated motor overheated and caught fire. No damage was reported. The text also notes that Jupiter completes its orbit around the sun every 12 years.

Spatafora’s DeSiard Street

Hodge Plans Labor Day Parade and Barbecue

The Central Trades and Labor Council with local organizations and merchants in Hodge plan a Labor Day parade and barbecue. The event features a 9:45 to 11 a.m. parade, 11 a.m. speeches, then barbecue from noon to 1:30 p.m. Speakers include labor and management reps. U.S. Senator Russell B. Long tentatively plans to attend.

Hodge Central Trades and Labor Council John Edwin Holly Labor and Management U. S Russell B. Long F. G. Clark Southern University of Baton Rouge Chet Steadman J. R. Wilson Jonesboro

FASTEETH Denture Powder Promises Firm Hold

Do your false teeth annoy and embarrass by slipping when you eat, laugh or talk Just sprinkle FASTEETH on your plates This alkaline powder holds dentures more firmly and comfortably No gummy taste or souring odor Check plate odor denture breath Get FASTEETH at any drug store.

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