Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana

We have 1,268,751 pages in Louisiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1948

Page

4

Witnesss reveal party ties and pumpkin papers in spy probe

Mrs Bachrach admits to Communist party membership after questioning by House committee as Nixon and justice officials clash over the pumpkin papers. Berle Jr. summoned to testify as the grand jury continues its 18 month espionage inquiry and examines Chambers notes and Hiss case links.

Hiss Robert E. Stripling Bachrach Alger Hiss Thomas L. Fansler John Abt Washington Grand Jury New York Whittaker Chambers Moscow Nixon California Chambers Committee Maryland John F. X. McGahey State Department House Committee Mundt South Dakota Adolf A. Berle, Jr Justice Department Berle House UN- American Activities Committee Federal Department of Justice House Committee On un-American Activities FB. I Richard M. Nixon R.-Calif Congressional Committee Grand Whitaker Chambers Federal District John W. Clancy House Clancy U. S Alex Campbell Thomas J. Donegan Federal Building

Truman Report on Greece War Shows Dual Setbacks

President Truman’s report to Congress criticizes Greece for failing to finish the guerrilla war while the Greek army was on the verge of victory. It notes Albania and other Balkan states backed the Communists, and the UN could not compel disarmament, leaving the civil war to drag on. The piece argues American aid is essential and urges allied governments to act with effectiveness.

Truman Congress Greece United Nations Albania Bulgaria Yugoslavia Grammos U.N Balkan Russia Secto Wry Council Balkan Alliance China

Government Vows to Push Summers by Bigger Spending

Washington hints that a recession would trigger larger appropriations for defense foreign aid and price subsidies to keep the wheels turning. Critics doubt the merit of sustained government spending and call for boosted production and private enterprise stability. Depression hinges on business confidence rather than policy alone.

Washington United States

Platon substitute system fits home life and football

Henry McLemore humorously argues the platoon substitution idea could work in football and in marriage. He imagines a defensive substitute saving husbands from chores and husbandly disasters as wives reign supreme in tactical social games.

New York San Francisco Benedict Michigan Notre Dame

Hollywood Stars Face High Taxes and Morals Clashes

Jimmie Fidler reports MGM has not seen Robert Walker in eight months amid morals clause concerns and industry damage. He notes Bing Crosby’s seven year contract and near ninety percent tax on earnings, and contrasts Texas oil money with Hollywood life.

Hollywood Robert Walker Los Angeles M.G.M. Studio Walker M.G.M Bing Crosby Uncle Sam der Bingle Bing

Our Children By Angelo Patri Best Not To Know It

The author argues there are times when silence shields a family from hurt. Parents should correct young children but may with teens and adults choose silence to avoid shame, anger, or resentment. When harm repeats, speak up and help, yet offer second and third chances, with sympathy and understanding.

Cleaning and Restoration of Washington Statues Underway

The National Park Service funds and undertakes cleaning and structural rehab of about 70 memorials in Washington. Statues are washed with soap, bases steam-cleaned, and missing parts replaced under guidance from park experts and the fine arts commission.

Washington National Park Service Park Service Admiral Farragut T. S. Jett National Capital Parks General Sheridan Sheridan Circle Lee Lawrie Fine Arts Commission Peace Monument Pennsylvania Avenue Grant Capitol Andrew Jackson Lafayette Park White House Pensacola Jackson New Orleans Gen. A. S. Grant Victor Emanuel Rome General Grant Congress

Mopsy Q and A Fun Facts in Parker Column

Gladys Parker presents a Q and A style feature with diverse trivia. It asks about hummingbird varieties in the Americas and the western United States, Stradivarius violin counts, WWII war dead return requests, Trafalgar battles, animal ear retraction, and a note about American cities in statue counts by Mr. Jett.

Costa Rica asks help as border clashes flare up

Costa Rica reports invasion by unidentified forces with a possible B 17 seen near Liberia. Nicaragua denies charges as debate grows in the United Nations and Organization of American States. US officials rule out Marines or international brigades. Costa Rica says it has no army after abolition last week.

San Jose Liberia Luis Manuel Debayle Paris United Nations Costa Rica Security Council Washington U. S Central American Panama Canal Council of the Organization of American States Rio de Janeiro Council of Nicaragua Mario Esquivel

Recording Ban Ends After Industry Contract Expired

The article notes a recording ban linked to an old contract and Taft-Hartley labor rules. Musicians faced work loss from radio and coin-operated phonographs, while publishers and film firms pre-recorded tunes. Some members reportedly recorded under assumed names during the ban as sales lagged. The whale section mentions the Greenland right whale yielding up to 3,500 pounds of bone.

Petrillo Mexico

German Tanks Melt Down After Moscow Exhibition

German tanks captured in the war are being junked and melted down in Moscow. The 60 ton Tigers and other armament that were shown in the capital have now been sent to the junk heap with the same fate planned for all remaining German tanks and mobile guns.

Moscow

Across and Down Puzzle Word Play Summary

A list of crossword clues and numbers with scattered hints for across and down entries. Items include math, geography, animals, objects, and phrases guiding fill-in answers, with grid coordinates and thematic wordplay throughout.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sun News-Star ATES Mail Nor Daily Daily Sun News-Star World Munroe Audit Bureau of Circulation Associated Press Branham CO Chicago Atlanta Dallas Petroit St Louis Kansas City Memphis The Monroe News-Star Henry McLemore Duces Treys McNaught Syndicate, Inc Jimmie Fidler Italy France Texas Bob Neal Joan of Arc the McNaught Syndicate, Inc By Angelo Patri Jane Eads Mopsy Gladys Parker Central South America Mississippi River Stradivarius Trafalgar London Square England Spain Mr. Jett By Hershberger Harems Ireland Lamb Marty Rabbit Goddess of Tae
Search Courier

Search the Monroe News Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Monroe News Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication