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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1949

Page

7

OKAY 15 GIVEN FOR AIR MERGER

Washington reports a CAB examiner recommends approval of Pan American Airways purchase of American Overseas Airlines for 17.45 million dollars despite Trans World Airlines opposition. The deal would include Atlantic routes from New York to London Amsterdam Berlin and Scandinavian capitals and permits to Moscow Leningrad and Warsaw. Decision expected next April with possible employee counter offer.

Washington Trans-World Airlines TWA American Overseas Airlines, Inc Pan American Airways, Inc Fiveman Civil Aeronautics Board Truman CAB Thomas S. Wrenn U. S Wrenn American Overseas American Airlines Pan American Atlantic New York London Amsterdam Berlin Moscow Leningrad Warsaw Trans-World United States American

Marriage Licenses for Dudley Cooner Jr and Ethel Walls

Dudley M. Cooner Jr of Monroe and Ethel Marie Walls of Nashville Tennessee obtained a marriage license.

Dudley M. Cooner, Jr Monroe Ethel Marie Walls Nashville, Tenn

Record Catch of Spanish Mackerel Surges in Miami

In Miami on December 23 a bumper Spanish mackerel haul, the best since 1941, valued at about $52,000, overwhelmed storage at major fishery facilities. Boats returned with overflow, ice packed, and officials said the catch would bring Christmas cheer to fishermen.

Miami Fla

Judge rules against station over religious broadcasting stance

Judge Ford says the First Amendment limits federal action not private firms. He notes the Federal Communications Act does not grant a right to broadcast any material at any time and that the licensee must decide what programs serve the public interest, while criticizing Universalist views on resurrection as metaphorical.

Ford Congress

Judge Upholds Radio Station Right to Refuse Sermon

A federal judge ruled that a radio station may breach a contract by refusing to broadcast a sermon if it believes the program does not serve the public interest. Judge Francis J. W. Ford dismissed the Massachusetts Universalist Convention suit against WLAW Lawrence, which sought damages and an Easter broadcast. The convention claimed a violation of religious expression, while the station argued the sermon raised theological questions and could shock the public.

Boston Francis J. W. Ford Massachusetts Universalist Convention WLAW Lawrence Jesus Ford

Tired Feeling Affects Many Victims Of Fatigue Disturbances

Dr. Dwight L. Wilbur of Stanford notes that a tired feeling and nervousness are the most common symptoms of emotional disturbances. He says one third to two thirds of patients seen by doctors suffer such disturbances and lists several medical names for them. Causes include emotional problems, life stress, overwork, insufficient rest, and poor emotional recovery from infection.

Dwight L. Wilbur Stanford University Wilbur Journal of the American Medical Association

Understanding Recovery and Psychological Distress

The text explains that recovery is rapid with sleep or threat removal, but chronic symptoms extend the recovery period. It notes individual variation in improving symptoms and stresses patient understanding and acceptance. It mentions anxiety over a nonexistent disease as often relieved by reassurance, rest, or a vacation, while deeper emotional issues require detailed treatment and psychotherapy.

Two Arrested on Burglary Charges in Orange

Two men, Jack Kershell and Kenneth McLean, 30 and 31, were arrested in a beer parlor in Orange Texas on December 15 and held on burglary indictments. They are wanted in Birmingham Alabama on robbery charges for allegedly robbing seven safes in three Orange housing offices. Bond not set. Sheriff Chester Holts said they will be tried in Orange before possible return to Alabama and both signed statements.

Orange Tex Birmingham Ala Jack Kershell Kenneth McLean Chester Holts Alabama

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