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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1949
Page
6
French Premier Georges Bidault urged a test vote during a Paris press briefing on December 23, outlining a potential political move. The statement signaled cautious steps amid ongoing debates over policy direction and allied positions in postwar governance.
In Paris, Premier Bidault seeks a confidence vote as rebels in the coalition balk at new taxes. A loss would force his cabinet to resign, with a new election possible if no successor wins. The budget aims to balance for 2.257 quadrillion francs, but critics doubt the plan’s tax measures.
The Exchange Club held a Yale party at Hotel Frances with President Bill Epstein presiding. G. O. Phillips was introduced as a new member and District Governor Happy Perkins attended as guest. Ten teams will prepare baskets for needy families Friday night. J C Raley portrayed Santa Claus during the event.
Mr and Mrs H M Tull of 6108 DeSiard Monroe welcomed Nelson Porter born December 14. Mr and Mrs G E Cupples of 505 North Third West Monroe welcomed George Earl born December 16. Mr and Mrs E Womack of 511 Splane West Monroe welcomed Gary Glynn born December 16. Mr and Mrs L V Edney of 300 Wooden West Monroe welcomed Edward Ray born December 18. Mr and Mrs J M Marshall of 604 Clayton West Monroe welcomed Johnnie Melvin Jr born December 16.
Philadelphia reports four children mourn Skippy the dog after he skipped Christmas stockings. June and Virginia gain custody of Smudge through columnist Earl Selby, while Margaret West seeks a home for Smudge in Philadelphia. Oaklyn bar closes early for Christmas Eve. A Louisiana contest awards Ruth Holleyman photography prize. A tuna cannery plan aims Pascagoula with tax exemptions and new Gulf project.
Santa Claus and Southern Railway staged a surprise Christmas party for seven year old Sue Entrekin of Poplarville Mississippi aboard a 120 mile train run ending in New Orleans. The girl, whose father was killed in service before she was born, waved at crews as trains passed. A Christmas tree onboard was decorated by volunteers and cake was shared with engineer W D Culpepper and fireman E W Owen. Sue told Santa she could feel her stomach turning over. Her mother accompanied her on the trip.
The child’s first train ride contrasted with her grandfather’s long railroad career. Sue’s father, Captain Delma Entrekin, was killed during the Sicily invasion on July 19, 1943.
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