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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1946
Page
5
Northeast Junior College will be represented by three faculty members when the Louisiana College Conference holds its ninth annual meeting.
Fire Chief H. L. Hale and Monroe night crew received praise from Southern Bell district plant manager E. W. Sartain for rapid response to a Monday morning fire at the Grammont Ca talpa Street exchange. The letter notes the flames were controlled quickly and no water damaged delicate equipment.
Ilka Chase was granted a divorce from William B Murray a 55 year old New York theatrical agency executive on grounds of mental cruelty. Miss Chase said she will marry Dr Norton Brown a New York physician and war time navy commander next Saturday after a Bermuda honeymoon.
The judge deferred an oral ruling on a new trial motion for three New York men convicted in the Tallulah black market whiskey case. Defense attorneys must file briefs as the court hearing adjourned with the judge not ready to decide. The defendants challenge trial rulings and seek dismissal. The article notes related procedural objections and cites the defendants by name. The last line mentions the US research spending figure.
The north Louisiana chapter of the American Institute of Architects held a monthly meeting at the Washing ton Youree hotel in Shreveport. They prioritized housing for returning veterans and proposed smaller, modest homes with services aligned to lower costs. A city planning committee was formed with D Curtis Smith of Monroe as a member. Monroe architects William King Stubbs Merl Padgett D Curtis Smith and L Milton King attended, with King serving as president.
Los Angeles report details a dog cataloging system used by meter readers to reduce dog bites. Each meter book now notes every dog on a route with name, disposition, and handling instructions, leading to a bite rate described as an absolute minimum.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for backache caused by excess urinary acidity. It claims a 16 herb formula, urges nightly urination relief, and offers a free trial from Kilmer Co Stamford Connecticut with directions to a drugstore for full size.
A two day conference in New Orleans December 6 and 7 hosts Loyola and Tulane with Dr. Rodney Cline dean Dr. William P. Grant head of music and A L Tatum social sciences assistant professor. Friday features a welcome by Rev Thomas J Shields S J Loyola president and Tulane president Dr Rufus C Harris speaks on outlook for Louisiana colleges. Grant speaks Saturday on developmental opportunities in Louisiana with meetings across many academic groups and officers Kyser Miller and Clapp heading the Louisiana College Conference.
Roy G. Colquette receives permit to build a one story frame garage apartment at rear of 707 Jackson street with total cost not exceeding 2000 using day labor. Dunham and Pugh Company authorized to erect a one story steel and sheet iron warehouse at 3107 Louisville avenue costing up to 4000 with day labor.
Nevada city reports a balanced celebrity ledger as Norma Talmadge marries a physician in Las Vegas on December 5. The ceremony adds another chapter to the glittering social scene with attention on the film star and her high profile nuptials.
An ad warns that untreated coughs chest colds or acute bronchitis may become chronic. It promotes Creomulsion claiming it reaches the source of trouble loosens phlegm and soothes inflamed bronchial membranes while containing no narcotics and offering a money back guarantee if not effective.
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