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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1949
Page
4
The Monroe News-Star, an independent newspaper, outlines its publishing schedule, offices, and contact numbers. It states its commitment to impartial news and its opposition to what it deems wrong, without party politics.
The piece condemns the lack of public pressure and official effort to free Marine Elmer C. Bender and Navy electrician William C. Smith, held since July 1948 after being captured by Chinese Communists. It contrasts strong responses to diplomatic Ward’s case with the muted handling of the two servicemen, urging more assertive government action and accountability.
Henry M'LeMore laments not having a comprehensive liability policy and lampoons overprotective laws. He envisions a gated home with barbed wire, a watchman, and guests who must bring their own food and bedding to avoid lawsuits for everyday mishaps.
Douglas Fairbanks writes to deny a report that he plans to naturalize as British to use the title Sir. He recalls wartime service and his work for American and international propaganda, stressing his American heritage and travel privileges.
Hollywood gossip notes Gene Autry expects a million from a future tour after grossing 800000 from 56 one night engagements. Ava Gardner tests luck by parking chewing gum on camera crane. The Lewis brothers juggle credits to share top billing. Idol chatter and small talk cover Chaplin, Lionel Barrymore, Jack Benny, Gary Cooper, Elizabeth Taylor, George Sanders, fire alarm mishaps, and background extras avoiding prominence on No Way Out.
The piece extols beauty culture as a path to health and spirits, urging regular bathing, diet, exercise, and hygiene for both girls and boys. It connects good looks to sound health and self pride, warns against bad habits, and promotes beauty shops and gyms as part of youth development. It ends with a request to obtain Dr. Patri's growth leaflet P-23.
Washington remembers Dr Peter Marshall, longtime U S senate chaplain, whose sermons and prayers have been published in a book titled Mr Jones Meet the Master. The Scottish preacher died at 46 after serving as chaplain since 1947 amid partisan debates. His final duty was a prayer for Vice President Barkley on January 24.
A sign beside a small lake near Hamburg warns that fishing is allowed only with a rod and the signature of the mayor. The notice sets a unique local permit condition for anglers.
A quiz of frequently asked questions and concise answers covers topics from a Jefferson warning by Jack Jouitte to Hall of Fame actors, New Testament terms, primitive tribes in Australia, state vision laws, New Jersey waterways, and gold plating on radio tubes.
Eight years after a winter bayou fishing outing with Cleveland Sessums I recall Pearl Harbor’s dawn. A camp, a radio, a quiet talker behind the counter, and the moment the announcer confirms the attack. In Washington I realize the date and the veterans’ confusion over the anniversary.
Hal Boyle notes Helen Traubel of the Metropolitan Opera plans to publish a private edition of her first detective story The Ptomaine Canary and her second novel The Post Mortem of Mortimer Post. The piece details her humor, reviews, and a party with top mystery writers, plus her chosen recurring detective Sam Quentin.
A list of crossword clues and answers appears with hints for Across and Down entries. The dense grid-style prompt includes numerous compact clues ranging from animals and objects to actions and titles, inviting solution of an yesterday puzzle.
DeWitt Mackenzie analyzes Formosa Taiwan as a Geostrategic flashpoint with Chiang Kai-Shek's Nationalists and a possible Communist occupation next summer. Views split on American direct control versus reliance on sea and air power, amid 2,000 suspected collaborators shot and economic woes. Generalissimo Chiang commands 300,000 on the island with US equipment, suggesting cautious Washington watchfulness.
Memphis Tenn December 7 The executive secretary Robert C Lynn said Alexander Goodman of Baltimore is not a Pi Kappa Alpha member A dispatch had listed him as a member Goodman heads Phi Alpha He proposed a resolution to repeal any fraternity rule discriminating by religion race color or creed
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