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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1950

Page

2

Private investigators expose Nazi league tactics in wartime

The interview details Mr. Mandeville and his bureau’s use of private networks to uncover Nazi sympathizers for war production firms. It cites the Anti Nazi League’s data, alleged intimidation via gossip, and covert uses of such files for blackmail and economic pressure. References include Lipschutz’s League, Dorothy Waring, and Society Playwright chatter.

Mandeville Anti-Nazi League Naval Navy Anti- Nazi League Lipschutz League FBI Lipschutz's League Mr. Mandeville Long Island Dorothy Waring Igor Casini Cholly Knickerbocker New York Journal-American Waring

Negro Farmers At Live At Home Meet In Memphis

About 400 mid-south Negro farmers gathered for the 13th annual live at home rally in Memphis. The event honors county winners from Arkansas Mississippi Missouri and Tennessee for soil conservation crop diversification home improvement and living at home. Cash prizes totaling 1375 were to be awarded to state and sweepstakes winners. The program is sponsored jointly by the Memphis Chamber of Commerce and the Commercial Appeal with agricultural extension services and the farmers home administration of four states.

Memphis Tenn Arkansas Mississippi Missouri Tennessee Memphis Chamber of Commerce The Commercial Appeal Agricultural Extension Services Farmers Home Administration

Wife's letter questions unprepared Korea war gear and support

A Mississippi wife writes to urge the nation to back troops in Korea, asking why warm clothes and new equipment aren’t issued, why planes lack parts, and why replacements aren’t provided. She argues that soldiers fight with old gear from prior wars and warns lives are at greater risk as the conflict continues.

Korea

Rifle Taken In Grocery Burglary At Josephine's

Monroe police report that Josephine's Grocery at lith and Ouachita streets was burglarized Thursday night. A .22 caliber repeating rifle valued at $20 was stolen, hidden behind the meat counter. The window on the east side was broken to gain entry and the cash register opened but no money missing, according to owner Tony Refino.

Josephine’s Lith Ouachita Monroe Tony Refino

Honor List of Local Businesses and Officials

Long list of local business names and offices in West Monroe and nearby areas, including Tax Assessor's Office, Department of Public Welfare, Louisiana State Employment Service, and multiple companies such as Turpin Lumber, Monroe Hardware, Kellogg Lumber, Bob Burns Printing, Central Auto Sales, and others. Also mentions Mayor and clerk's offices, and a note to see tomorrow's paper for additional names.

Turpin Lumber & Supply Co R. & A. Jewelry Co Field Monroe Hardware Co Kellogg Lumber Co James Machine Works N. E. Law State College Unique W. Monroe D. & E. Furniture Co Monroe Auto & Supply Co Central Oil & Supply Co F. Strauss & Son Monroe Fire Department Martin Marble Works City Sanitary Dept Cotton States Chem. Co Georgia Tucker School Ouachita Baking Co Howard Griffin Rhealee Hat Shop Dept of Public Welfare Louisiana State Employment Service City Engineer's Office Bob Burns Printing Co Commercial Securities Co Municipal W. J. Riley Co Clover Leaf Dairy Millsaps Furn Brown Paper Industries Inc E. R and L. & Bread, Realtors H. L. Rosenhein Co Newtown School Texas Company Central Service No DeSiard Optical Co KNOF West Monroe W. N. Reynolds and Co

AUSTIN TO VISIT NEW YORK AND OTTAWA FOR TALKS

Atty. Gen. A. B. A. A. Tattlee will travel to New York this afternoon for an overnight stop with Britain's U N delegation and then proceed to Ottawa for talks with Canadian officials. If plans hold, he may depart Ottawa for London Sunday. A joint statement was expected to stress points of agreement and outline other topics discussed. Officials said the agreements cover Europe as the primary strategic focus.

New York Britain U. N Ottawa London Europe

ESA Threatens Retroactive Wage Price Controls

Board Chairman Cyrus S. Ching announced no imminent wage price freeze. ESA chief Valentine suggested selective controls on defense materials before any general move, with possible retroactive price rollbacks to deter price boosting. Talks with Ford and GM over 1951 model price increases loom, and mandatory action remains possible if voluntary steps fail. Congressmen push for wage price controls, including Senator Hammond and O Ma honey urging action in self defense.

Cyruss Ching Valentine ESA Ford Motor Co General Motors Corp Sennor O’mahoney D.-Wyo

Rent Control Provisions Extended and Debate Grows

Rent control would die on New Year's Eve with no compulsory measures in most areas, except in cities that choose to retain them until June 30. President Truman asked for extension to give Congress time to craft a permanent solution. White House indicate no decisions on an emergency program though mobilization was discussed. Rep Spence urged passage calling rent control necessary, while Rep Wolcott accused the administration of keeping a rent law for political reasons.

Truman Congress White House Stephen T. Early House Spence D.-Ky Banking Committee Wolcott R.mich

Republican push to oust Acheson divides cabinet aide odds

Senate Republicans consider censuring or impeaching secretary of state Dean Acheson after an internal party rift over his removal. Names floated as possible successors include Lovett, McCloy, and Dulles, with Bridges hinting at broader Senate discussion amid a 53 to 43 Democratic edge.

Congress Acheson Brewster Robert M. Lovett Defense John J. McCloy Germany John Foster Dulles U. N State Department Ives Bridges Senate House

Ten former U S prisoners back from Korea and China

Seattle report: ten American soldiers held as prisoners of war in Korea or China are flown back to the United States. Some relate escapes after seven or 21 days with Chinese forces. A Manchurian border run and a direct handoff to American lines are described as the men recount their return home. Others include Cpl Samuel C Odom of Flora Mississippi and Sgt William J Goodwin of Keonton Ohio.

Iron Curtain Korea U. S Britain United Nations Cate Seattle William J. Goodwin Keenton Cpl Samuel C. Odom Flora, Miss Union Pfc Timothy Jenkins Columbia

Police Captain Killed as Two Officers Wounded in Saginaw Shootout

In Saginaw Michigan early today a police captain about 38 named David P Waters was killed and Detective Clarence Dietzel along with state parole officer Eldon Johnston were wounded during a downtown gunfight with a man and a woman. The suspects Larry Edwards and Sylvia Van Conant both 33 and 35 from Port Huron were captured after a cab driver tipped police. Edwards was wounded and the pair fled prior to capture. Earlier the couple had sparked a disturbance at a night spot prompting a separate pursuit.

Saginaw Mich David P. Waters Clarence Dietzel

Short career turns to White House post in 1944

Truman picks and Associated Press to Chicago Sun to Baltimore Sun trace reporter Short who covers Truman's 1944 vice presidential campaign. He marries Beth Campbell in 1937. they reside in Alexandria, Virginia with three children. He leaves the Baltimore Sun to take an $18,000 yearly White House appointment on December 18 after a brief rest.

Associated Press Richmond Short Chicago Sun Baltimore Sun Baltimore Sun Today White House Truman Beth Campbell Alexandria Early

Building Permits For Two Dwellings And A Cafe Addition

Willie Robertson received a permit to erect a dwelling at 1411 Pine Street for 2500 dollars with Hill Lumber Company as contractor. A permit was issued to E Brad Shaw to add to a cafe at 713 Jackson Street for 2500 dollars with day labor. Lawrence Elledge was granted permission to build a dwelling at 515 Foster Street for 3000 dollars with day labor.

Willie Robertson Pine Street Hill Lumber Company E. Bradshaw Jackson Street Lawrence Elledge Foster Steel

Identified Suspects Named in $100000 Cock Pit Club Stickup

Memphis dispatch reports three of six men held for a Mississippi nightclub robbery have been identified as gunmen who escaped with 75 000 to 100 000. C H Fambrough identified Henry Brogato Richard Kay Carman Jannecce all of Chicago as the robbers. The others, Wilbur Chapman and Eugene Cameron, are also Chicago men. Take estimated at 11 000 to 12 000. Extradition warrants expected. cars seized near 10 000.

Memphis Tenn Mississippi Henderson State Highway Patrol W E. Crawford C. H. Fambrough Henry Brogato Richard Kay Carman Jannecce Chicago Fambrough Thomas Utley Evansville Ind Shelby County Wilbur Chapman Eugene Cameron Colony Club Here Byhalia Miss Crawford L. A. Smith, Jr Marshall County James T. Jakes Federal Alcohol Tax Unit

Urey Sees Life On Other Planets

Nobel prize winning chemist Dr Harold C Urey told University of Miami students that strong evidence exists that life has existed on other planets He asserted the universe shows life beyond Earth and that humans may not be the most intelligent beings he observed.

Miami Fla Harold C. Urey University of Chicago University of Miami

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