Public response trials high movie prices for The Best Years of Our Lives
John and Jane Public resisted inflated admission fees for The Best Years of Our Lives at New York's Astor Theatre, prompting a price cut to 1.80. Jimmie Fidler notes the public's stance as fair, contrasts producer pay with ticket value, and observes industry opinions on salaries and star prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
New York
John
Jane Public
Samuel Goldwyn
Astor Theatre
Goldwyn
RKO
Monroe educator elected head of Louisiana Classroom Teachers Assoc
Miss Eloise Cann of Monroe was elected president of the State Classroom Teachers Association at the Louisiana Teachers Association convention in Shreveport. She aims to organize parish and congressional district groups, endorses capping grade classes at 30 and high schools at 40, and seeks improvements in retirement law and changes to age requirements for entering the state curriculum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Cann
Monroe
State
Classroom Teachers Association
Louisiana Teachers Association
Shreveport
Fifth
Miss Cann
Grace Church of
This City
Louisiana Polytechnic Institute
Louisiana State University
John L Lewis and the One World debate on strikes and power
The piece argues that John L. Lewis and a 400,000 mined workforce sparked a Western European response to American labor actions. It contends the strike influenced fuel rationing and blackout policies, creating political tension between democracy and totalitarian options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johm L. Lewis
Europe
Lewis
Denmark
Mr. Lewis
John L. Lewis
Western Europe
United States
Soviet Union
America
United Nations Force Extends Pheasant Peace
After a U N hunting expedition, North Dakota pheasants are no longer viewed as a threat to world peace. The initial operation of the merged United Nations force appears to be a complete success and well in hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
U. N
North Dakota
Reader's Digest Christmas Gift Card Warns Against Overgiving
In a humorous column, Henry McLemore critiques a Reader's Digest Christmas promo urging subscriptions as gifts. He notes two shopping scenes, contrasts between crowded hard purchases and easy mailing, and asks readers to avoid mass subscriptions to preserve Christmas mood. He adds his personal support for the magazine but warns against overdoing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daytona Beach
Fla
Reader’s Digest
Reader's Digest
Custer
Spain
Portugal
Sweden
Finland
Our Children By Angelo Patri Thumb Sucking Advice for Parents
Children often keep infant thumb sucking. The guidance urges gentle redirection with engaging activities, praise, and health checks rather than punishment. Emphasizes comfort and affection, avoiding public blame, and recommends expert care every few months for early years.
Christmas gifts and the trouble with Reader's Digest
The text notes small pages unsuitable for starting fires and laughs at using Reader's Digest as a substitute for neckties stockings or nylons. It jokes that men might wrap Digest for warmth but would be considered daffy, and suggests preferring ordinary gifts like ties shirts and shaving lotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Oppenheimer bets test would finish. loved ones recall odd tale
In July 1945 Dr J Robert Oppenheimer bets a colleague the atomic bomb test would be completed without a hitch and loses ten dollars. A separate reminiscence places him as a professor at the University of California on a chilly date night. The Red Cross reports 3500 overseas workers, the largest since V J Day, with tasks across Europe and Japan and a 25.9 million dollar overseas program. In suburban Washington a shopper rushes to the hospital after her son is struck. she asks for a leg of lamb from the butcher to head to care, while the boy is treated for non fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Los Alamos Laboratory
California
Oppenheimer
University of California
Red Cross
Europe
Japan
Far Eastern
Sam Belk Arrested for Breakin at Louisville Ave Property
Chief J D Busby reported Belk was arrested Monday night and charged with breaking and entering at 2600 Louisville avenue. J L Cornett, the renter, is out of town and will not return for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Belk
Louisville Avenue
J. D. Busby
J. L. Cornett
Busby
Morning Radio Schedule From KNOE Listed By Time
A detailed rundown of KNOE broadcaster segments from early morning through sign off. The lineup includes NBC and Local programs such as News Weather Fashions on the Air and the Amos n Andy show with runtimes and interstitial slots across the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC
New York
Olmstead
Fred Waring
David Harum
Art van Damme
Weather
Drew Pearson
Robert McCormick
Lewisiana Ramblers
Treasury Saiute
Northeast Junior College
Hollywood Reporter
Rhythm & Reason
Cugar
John McVane
Novatones
Clem McCarthy
Chesterfield Supper Club
League of Women Voters
Amos 'N
Andy
Adventures In Research
Red Skelton
Harkness of
Washington
Your United Nations
Radio Schedule Fragments at KMLB 1440 Kilocycles
A dense listing outlines daily program blocks and performers on KMLB 1440 AM. It includes news, music shows, orchestras, cartoons, and broadcasts from 5:00 to 12:00 with multiple hosts such as Bill Nettles, Walter Kiernan, and Tony Pastor, along with features like a Bride & Groom Show and Sports Cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Nettles
Martin Agronsky
Breakfast Club
The
Listening Post
Tom Breneman
Kellogg
Will Bradley
Billie Walker
Bankhage
Tony Pastor
Art Mooney Orch
Walter Kiernan
Bride & Groom
George Barnes
Betty Lou
Cliff Edwards
Coke Club
Vesper
Dick Tracy
Terry & the Pirates
Sky King
Jack Armstrong
Tony Russo
Bobby Sherwood
Lum & Abner
Earl Godwin
O'Neals
Boston Symphony
News of Tomorrow
George Towne Orch
Orrin Tucker Orch
Freddy Martin Orch
Young mother held in death of baby in Sedalia
In Sedalia Missouri a 22 year old mother Barbara Middle ton testified she struck her 13 month old daughter’s head on the floor two or three times as the child cried. She was held in jail awaiting circuit court action after waiving a preliminary hearing and charged with second degree murder. She said I lost my head and does not remember what happened after the blows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Barbara Middleton
Radio Schedule Highlights Active Day on KWKH Shreveport
A dense broadcast timetable for KWKH Shreveport lists daytime and evening programs from 5:50 AM to 1:05 AM. Shows include Patsy and Her Buckeroos, Harmie Smith, Ark La Tex Farm News, World News, Arthur Godfrey, and various orchestras, dramas, and news segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy
Dr. Malone
Kwkh Farm Journal
Dave Hamilton
Herald Tribune Forum
American School of Air
Harmie Smith
Victorious Living
Advi
Robert Trout
Jack Smith
Mel Biane
Hollywood Players
Arthur Godfrey
J. C. Harsch
Guy Lometardo
Vaughn Monroe
Claudy ‘Thornhill
CBS
Man admits striking girl during drive on DeSiard Street
Ernest Truett, 33, of Milhaven road, reported to police at 2 25 p m Monday that he struck Mary Sue Jones, 11 2 South Fourth street, while driving in the 2000 block of DeSiard street He rushed the injured girl to St Francis Sanitarium where doctors treated a small cut on her forehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Truett
Milhaven Road
Mary Sue Jones
South Fourth Street
DeSiard Street
Truett
St. Francis Sanitarium
Financial Jobs Open for Accountant and Auditor
An examination for probational appointment to accountant and auditor positions is open in the Tenth U.S. Civil Service region. Salaries range from 3397 to 7102 dollars yearly. No written exam. ratings based on experience. Apply by December 10, 1946 to the Regional Director in New Orleans or local post offices in Louisiana and Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Leach
VU. S. Civil Service
Customhouse
New Orleans
Commission
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tenth
U. S. Civil Service Region
Births Reported at Riverside and St Francis Sanitariums
Mr and Mrs J E Bridges of 306 North Tenth Street West Monroe welcomed a son Aundria Eugene born November 30. Dr and Mrs George A Varino of 211 Pine Street reported a daughter born December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Sanitarium
J. E. Bridges
North Tenth Street
West Monroe
Aundria Eugene
St. Francis Sanitarium
George A. Varino
Pine Street
BON Across and Down Puzzle Snippet Summary
A dense. partially legible crossword style list features clues and answers for across and down entries. It includes references to colors, food, animals, Greek letters, and place names with scattered partial solutions and stray phrases.
Vocational Adviser Post Open In Veterans Administration
A job opening for a vocational adviser in the Veterans Administration is announced by A. J. Leach regional director. Salaries range from 3397 to 7102 annually with employment across Texas Louisiana and Mississippi. Written tests required for federal employees seeking permanent appointment with applications due by December 17 1946.
Funeral plans set for accident victim Leo Miller
A negligent homicide charge was filed in criminal district court against Cicero Payne 22 in the accident that killed Leo Miller 39 a bread truck driver and Ouachita Baking Co employee. Services are scheduled at Mulhearn Funeral Home and St Matthew's Catholic Church with a Veterans of Foreign Wars burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal District Court
Cicero Payne
South Thirteenth Street
Leo Miller
Ouachita Baking Company
Ouachita Avenue
Tenth Street
Miller
Payne
Mulhearn Funeral Home
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
J. C. Marsh
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Rodney J. Hobbs
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post Hall
Impressive Filmto Be Shown at Monroe Church
A long running hit in New York and other cities will be shown at First Baptist Church in Monroe starting 7 pm Wednesday December 4. The eight reel film titled The Forgotten Village is described as a strong missionary appeal and a free public screening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
First Baptist Church
Monroe
Churches of America
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Seymour Nebenzal
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn Dodgers
Nebenzal
Knickerbocker
Lincoln
Pether
James Mason
Mr. Mason
Mason
Mr. Lewis and
One World
Henry McLemore
Our
Angelo Patri
Patri
Monroe News-Star
P. O
Station
New York 19
N. Y
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Organize Labor
By Jane Eads
By Hershberger
Knoe
Apollo
Bone
Greece
Samuel
King of Bashan
Palisa
Desire
Sum
Lamb
Ireland
Ae As
Fas
Veterans Administration
United States Civil Service Region
Veteran Administration
Texas
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Dallas
Tex
Commerce St
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