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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1950

Page

11

Pappas Heads Officers of Louisiana Restaurant Assoc

Bobby Pappas elected president of the Louisiana Restaurant Association at a Benton Hotel Bentley meeting in Alexandria. First president living outside Alexandria. Edgar Hemphill Monroe named to board. Lloyd Bearden New Orleans first vice president. Pete Dalovisio Lake Charles second vice president. Joseph Daschback New Orleans third vice president. Glen O. Smith Shreveport fourth vice president. Harold Wise New Orleans treasurer. 1951 board of directors announced with widespread city representation. A luncheon followed by a session to plan for the year.

Bobby Pappas Monroe Louisiana Restaurant Association Elc i Hotel Bentley Alexandria Edgar Hemphill Lloyd Bearden New Orleans Pete Dalovisio Lake Charles Joseph Daschback Glen O. Smith Shreveport Harold Wise Nick Bravos Baton Rouge Th Association Board of Directors

Honor Roll of Businesses and Officials Listed

A continued honor roll lists numerous local businesses and offices in West Monroe and nearby areas, including tax assessor, lumber and hardware firms, jewelry, ready-to-wear, furniture, auto supply, oil and light companies, department, sanitation, employment, public welfare, and other civic entities. The article notes debate over Louisiana’s oil royalties due to the U.S. and questions federal collection authority, with local officials like Kemp and Lucille May Grace offering cautious, skeptical views on federal entitlement.

Turpin Lumber & Supply Co R. & A. Jewelry Co Field Monroe Hardware Co Kellogg Lumber Co James Machine Works N. E. la State College W. Monroe D. & E. Furniture Co Monroe Auto & Supply Co Central Oil & Supply Co F. Strauss & Son Monroe Fire Department Martin Marble Works Durrett, Inc Monroe United Electric Service la Power & Light Co Supreme Bedding & Mfg. Co Bancroft Paper Co Coleman Mfg. Co Scott Truck & Tractor Co Industrial Machinery & Supply Corp Central Auto Sales Holloway & Thompson Frank's Smart Shoes Baker's Sothern Lumber & Box Co George Guerriero Ins

Aetna Finance Offers $100 Cash Shopping Plan

Aetna Finance Company launches the Shopping Money Plan giving worthy families and individuals $100 cash instantly for shopping needs and expenses with or without security. Larger amounts available. stop at 204 N 2nd Street to apply with manager Carter Styles.

Aetna Finance Company Aetna N. 2Nd Street Carter Styles Adv

Fair Enough Accuses Inquiry of Dishonesty and Infiltration

A heated tirade accuses congressional inquiry members of dishonesty and concealment. The speaker claims evidence of secret persecution by Lipschutz, Sheldon, and allies, urging public testimony, grand jury consideration, and exposure of covert league activities and investigative tactics. The rant references spying, raids, and alleged corruption dating back to earlier eras.

Lipschutz Sheldon Society League Conger

Happy Is The Day When Backache Goes Away

An older reader faces backache, frequent urination, and low energy from possible kidney strain. The ad promotes Doan's Pills as a mild diuretic to flush waste and relieve symptoms, claiming decades of use and wide popularity.

Dean Doan

Mississippi Postmaster Nominations Die Without Senatorial Backing

The Senate posts office committee will drop 15 Mississippi postmaster nominations for lack of senatorial approval. Only Ruth Seale at Lyon, Miss., has backing from Senator Stennis, who supports nominations with endorsements from involved representatives. Louisiana picks received approval from their house member, while Mississippi names include Norwood Armory and several others in towns like Chunky Collins and Purvis.

Mississippi Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee Stennis Ruth Seale Lyon Miss Whitington Mississippi House Louissiana Long House James W. Norwood Armory Alonzo A. Vance Chunky John M. Allred Collins Julian B. Gardner Columbus Leonard C. Gibson, Jr Crawford George Martel Bridges Ethel Rufina W. Gully Gholson Callie R. Davis Hardsboro Grace C. Beasley Purvis Robert P. Barron Smithdale Richard D. Robbins Summit Selda M. Dye Vardaman Clyde T. Farr Wesson Ira L. Moore West Enterprise Louisiana Dan W. Graves Bogalusa Loy R. Gaar Dodson Arthur H. Prevey Elizabeth Etna C. DuCote Hackberry Thomas F. Mahaffey Jennings

Senate split on arm aid to Chinese Nationalists noted

The vote on Knowland's motion divides Democrats and Republicans over foreign policy as 37 Democrats and five Republicans opposed, 34 Republicans and four Democrats supported. Senators Aiken Flanders and Margaret Chase Smith opposed for timing, signaling a Republican tilt on military aid to Nationalists.

Chiang Kai-Shek Knowland Senate Aiken and Flanders Vermont Margaret Chase Smith Maine China Senate Party

Senate Republicans Tinker With Acheson Ouster Move

A GOP policy panel led by Senator Ives weighs blasting the administration over foreign policy. Ives floated ousting Secretary Acheson but later softened the stance. Senator Murray rebuked a Park County News publisher for sending a telegram signed by 417 urging Acheson’s removal. Butler urged a firm change in leadership at the State Department to gain unified support.

Senate Ives New York Acheson Murray D.-Mont Livingston, Mont Fred J. Martin Park County News United Congress State Department Butler

Court continues actions on contempt of congress cases

The Justice Department will proceed with indictments against Earl Browder, Philip Jaffe, and Frederick Vanderbilt Field. A grand jury in Colorado questioned Mrs. Blau about Communist party activities, tied to questions on her employment with the party. The 1940 Smith Act, cited in the case, remains under high court review as eleven top Communists contest its validity. Freetown Sierra Leone’s name origin notes the 1787 homeland for freed slaves.

Ed Hore Congress Justice Department Earl Browder U. S Philip Jaffe Amerisia Frederick Vanderbilt Field New York Blau Communist Party Colorado High Court Black Supreme Court

Riots in Singapore as mobs attack court and police clash

Curfew enforced as mobs of Muslims, Malays and Eurasians clash in Singapore. Seven Eurasians reportedly murdered. police and British troops quell the mob with bayonets and tear gas. Two AP correspondents injured, hospitalizing rioters and civilians alike. The Hertogh custody case prompts renewed demonstrations and a court ruling allowing transfer to Holland with a March hearing to decide custody. High religious leaders appeal for calm via radio.

Supreme Court Maria Bertha Holland Associated Press Tom Masterson Larry Allen Masterson Allen Hertogh Singapore Java Che Aminah

Tidelands Fight Moves to Congress for State Action

Texas lawmakers vow swift legislative push after a Supreme Court ruling on tidelands. Willis and Connally pledge early next year action to restore state control, while oil leases may continue for 60 days. Louisiana officials also react with similar stance.

Willis House Judiciary Committee Texas Senate Connally D.-Tex Supreme Court Tidelands Congress Louisiana

Handbooks Targeted. Calls for Stricter Penalties

Long cites authoritative reports of over 100 handbooks operating in New Orleans and warns state police are investigating. He argues arrests yield only small fines and advocates 60 to 90 day jail sentences to deter handbooks that lure casual bettors with small stakes.

Fire at Good Citizens Funeral Home Causes Roof Damage

Monroe firemen extinguished a blaze at the Good Citizens Funeral Home located at 1617 DeSiard Street. Extensive damage was reported to the roof and second floor with cause still undetermined. engines 101 102 103 ladder four and emergency one responded at 4 11 a m.

Monroe Good Citizens Funeral Home DeSiard

Union Representatives In Monroe

A group of young men selected to participate in the National $500 Cash Award Plan of Union Circulation Company are under T F Watson. The group includes Perry Penny S D Holder Manuel Portillo Frank Pawlowicz Fred Lee Greene J J Edwards Donald Emmerich and Richard Galloway. They are registered with the local Chamber of Commerce and the Central Registry of the National Association of Magazine Publishers where a $1000 bond guarantees fulfillment of subscriptions. Each member bears a Certificate of Identification.

Union Columbus Circle New York N. Y T. F. Watson Perry Penny S. D. Holder Manuel Portillo Frank Pawlowicz Fred Lee Greene J. J. Edwards Donald Emmerich Richard Galloway Chamber of Commerce Central Registry National Association of Magazine Publishers Madison Ave

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Monroyan United States Charles Dickens Scrooge Flrst Tax Assessor’s Office Kemp Louisiana Register of Lands Lucille May Grace Grand Jury Wen Lipschutz Joe Brandt Mierbert Lehman Henry Ford Philadelphia Dorothy Waring Bureau of Investigation Richard Rollins Rollins U.S.A King Features Syndicate, Inc Gooayear Gen. Electric Une Icv G. E Goodyear Walnut S.anders Mgr Mittee R.-Neb Freetown Sierr Leone Geo.a.dickel Ohsga Kentucky Louisville DJ Geqo A. Digkel Dis” Jng Company Louisvilla
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