Controversy Over Lipschutz Society Letters Revealed
A 1950 King Features Syndicate piece exposes unauthorized letters from Lipschutz’s society. Lyle Evans Mahan Major George Fielding Eliot Rudolph Fluegge and Rex Stout discuss misused letterhead, covert outreach to Molotov Zhukov Churchill Morgenthau and Ehrenberg, and internal resignations. Miss Davies produced carbon copies.
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Herbert Kriedman
Lipschutz
Lyle Evans Mahan
George Fielding Eliot
Rudolph Fluegge
James F. Murray
Montana
Mahan
Mr. Mahan
Fluegge
Molotov
Marshal ‘Zhukov
Ilya Ehrenberg
United Nations
Eliot
Winston Churchill
Henry Morgenthau
Rex Stout
Friends of Democracy
New York Herald Tribune
Stout
Society For the Prevention of
Anne Davies
Society
Miriam Stuart
Miss Davies
Major Eliot
Stalin
Germany
Kriedman
Churchill
Elliot
Molotv
Zhuko
U S Cuts Off Aid To Europe Marks Britain’s Exit
Britain agrees to suspend further Marshall Plan aid and go it alone ahead of schedule. Since 1948 the U S has disbursed 2.54 billion to Britain through Marshall aid, with 175 million paid this year toward a 400 million expectation. The article notes New York City transportation totals as 1,472 route miles across municipal and private systems.
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Britain
U.S
New York City
Military mobilization and Korea war impact described
Article lists wartime supply and manpower strains in the United States, noting calls for more men to build up home defenses and augment NATO strength. It cites Korea casualty totals around 27,940 and outlines how a national emergency declaration could speed procurement and mobilize reserves, draftees, and National Guard units.
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Europe
Korea
United States
National Guard
Far East
Pentagon
Old Age Pension Denial Sparks Statewide Debate
In the Monroe News-Star December 13, 1950, a speaker defends Louisiana's old age pension program amid criticism that eligibility is too lax. He asserts most seniors receive aid but admits not all in need qualify. He argues Utah taxpayers indirectly support welfare while federal backing would extend similar aid to Utah if funded locally.
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Monroe
News-Star
Louisiana
Utah
Fredericks
Honor Roll entries listed for Monroe area firms and offices
A continued honor roll lists numerous Monroe businesses and public entities including James Machine Works, N E La State College, Unique Laundry, D E Furniture Co, Monroe Auto & Supply, Central Oil & Supply, 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, Commercial Securities, Municipal Airport, W J Riley Co, Clover Leaf Dairy, Millsaps Furn Co, Durrett Inc, United Electric Service, La Power & Light, Supreme Bedding, Bancroft Paper, Coleman Mfg, Scott Truck, Industrial Machinery, Central Auto Sales, Holloway & Thompson, Frank's Smart Shoes, Bakers Shoe Store, Brown Paper Industries, E R and L Bread, Real t ors, H L Rosenhein Co, Newtown School, Texas Company, Central Service No 1, DeSiard Optical, KNOE, Mayor and clerk offices.
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James Machine Works
N. E. la. 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
Christmas prison furloughs to be scarce in Louisiana
Governor Earl K. Long said Christmas furloughs for state prison inmates will be few this year despite numerous requests from the public and lawmakers. Angela Superintendent Rollo Lawrence urged about ten percent of inmates receive leaves to visit families, noting Christmas furloughs aid rehabilitation and family ties. Last year about one percent were allowed home.
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Baton Rouge
State Prison
Earl K. Long
State Penitentiary
Angela Supt
Rollo Lawrence
Lawrence
Defense department casualty report details 458 names
Washington dispatch shows casualty list No 175 issued December 13 listing 458 names including 107 dead 265 wounded 63 missing and 25 injured in accidents across services The report totals reflect active duty personnel losses and injuries during operations and incidents reported to the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense Department
Good Fellows Seek Suitable Child For Christmas Home
A reader describes the desire to place a child as an only child to spare others’ grief and notes Good Fellows will provide individual care in a good home during Christmas. A letter from a beneficiary, signed “A Little Crippled Girl,” expresses joy for last Christmas and lists needs including underclothes, outerwear, shoes, blankets, and a rug for a fraying front room as the group seeks donations for ongoing holiday aid.
Welfare plea from families appeals for aid before Christmas
A family with five children pleads for help as they face a meager Christmas. A letter from Monroe Toastmasters reports a $22.25 donation, noting the urgent need and the closing of Good Fellows as funds dwindle, urging more checks to reach those in greatest need.
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Monroe Toastmasters’ Club
Toastmasters’ Club
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Miss Stuart
Peter B. Olney
Lopschutz
Anti-Nazi League
John Roy Carlson
King Features Syndicate, Inc
DIAL
Roach Nursery
Hwy
Rese Sour
U. S
America
Silverstein’s
Artemis
Silverstein
North Louisiana
West Monroe
W. N. Reynolds and Co
Gay Clothing Store
Dixie Liquid Fertilizer Co
Southern Lumber & Box Co
George Guerriero
Santa Claus
York Children’s Department Store
Desiard ST
Ed Hayman
Grammont Dial
Enneys
Rayon Gabardine
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