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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1952
Page
2
A nine year old Beant and his brother Tony appeal to Santa Claus in a heartfelt note. They request pants for church and Sunday school and toys, hoping for rapid money to prevent a record low in donations while describing rising prices and difficult home conditions.
The U N Steering Committee shifts to a new Assembly schedule with a Christmas recess and February return. The Tunisian question and Moroccan independence drive threaten bitter wrangling as France defends internal North African rules while Arab Asian blocs press for civil liberties and negotiations under a UN good offices committee.
An improved alkaline powder helps keep false teeth firm on the mouth plates and provides soothing cooling to gums. It conceals embarrassment from loose plates and invites readers to purchase FASTEETH at drug stores.
The child of T Sgt Tearle Wafford of Chicago died early Tuesday while en route to Chanute Field. Her body will be moved by train to Royal Oak Michigan where funeral plans were not yet set. An autopsy by Dr N Klam is pending final cause of death after convulsions.
The Millsaps PTA met in the school cafeteria with a prayer by Mrs. Phyllis Cozine. Minutes were read by Mrs. R. C. Pittard, and treasurer Mrs. L. F. Wilhite reported finances. Members discussed organizing a parish PTA council and approved installing two electric water coolers as a project.
The Chamber of Commerce invites members to vote on two propositions regarding Selman Field reactivation. Ballots must be received by the deadline to count. President Vanderpool says membership guidance will reflect the majority view in the American democratic process. Official results will be announced after Tuesday's directors meeting.
The council urged keeping existing primary laws, correcting defects, and pursuing uniformity. States would gain time to adopt primary or convention delegate elections, with a same date vote option for revisions. Recommendations were presented during the 11th General Assembly session opening, a biennial meeting of governors and officials.
The Crusade for Freedom in the Twin Cities promotes Freedomgrams to uplift those enslaved by Stalin and his stooges. Now in its third year the campaign backs Radio Free Europe and Radio Free Asia facilities, funded entirely by private contributions.
The effort broadcasts over 1000 hours a week to iron curtain countries and receives positive reports on its impact. Workers contact schools churches veteran and civic groups throughout Ouachita parish. Contributions are voluntary and sent via the local postmaster.
16 year old Chrystal Jean Sul livan lies gravely ill as nurses administer injections every three hours and a family fund nears 1700 dollars to cover care. Hardy Sullivan refuses to leave his daughter's bedside while her mother expresses resolve and hope.
United Electric Service executives from Monroe attend Bendix distributor merchandising conference in South Bend Indiana. The event showcases a radical new home laundry appliance with G F Becker Mrs Mable Thomason Max Thompson and Griffin White among 400 nationwide Bendix distributors. Bendix officials lead discussions on sales and merchandising challenges for dealers.
Jan Garber and his band will headline Louisiana Tech's Christmas concert and formal dance sponsored by the Student Union. The event on December 18 includes an 8 to 9 15 p m concert in Howard auditorium and a 9 45 p m to 12 p m dance in the main dining hall. Tickets are 150 for the concert 250 per couple for the dance and 400 per couple for both. Kappa Sigma will manage tables coats and drinks in the dining hall. Garber recently based in Shreveport with Roy Cordell as a featured singer and a career spanning New York Chicago and other major cities.
Albany New York is identified as the second permanent settlement within the boundaries of the thirteen colonies according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica. The note places Albany among early colonial foundations and ties it to colonial-era geography.
M W Walker president of Continental Southern Lines announces completion of purchase of Crescent Stages intercity bus operations serving Tennessee Georgia and Alabama. Sales contract signed in Anniston with Crescent officials. Applications filed with ICC for approval. Route expansions extend Continental Southern to 6,884 miles across ten states.
Samuel G. Russell vice president and general manager of D C Burns Realty and Trust Company Denver will address the state Realtors at the annual convention in Baton Rouge December 5 and 6. Russell has 20 years in real estate and averages 1 million dollars in monthly sales. he is noted by the National Real Estate Board as an outstanding speaker.
Members of the St Pauls Methodist Church will ballot after Sunday worship to choose the architectural type for their new building. Architect Herbert Land Jr will present studies and the congregation will vote. The growing group organized in June now has 235 members and meets at Lexington Avenue Elementary School. Pastor Dr B R Oliphint said the building fund success guarantees construction early next year once plans are ready.
Mangham La December meeting saw large attendance as the P T A conducted a program by Mrs Earline Sartor and second grades under Mrs Barbara Boies and Miss Eva Underwood. A towel dispenser project and landscaping committee were set, with December 15 social meeting planned. Gift presented to Barbara Boies' class and a near tie gift to Eva Underwood's room.
C. V. Jordan aged 43 of 514 Oak was arrested in Monroe for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and for negligent driving. He is held on a $450 bond. Robin C. Moncrief age 42 of 410 Riverbend Drive West Monroe was also arrested for drunk driving negligent operation and no brakes with a $475 bond.
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