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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1955

Page

11

Paramount Executive Calls for Ongoing Review of Production Code

Y Frank Freeman head of Paramount and chair of the Association of Motion Picture Producers urges periodic appraisal of the Production Code. He notes some Hollywood films lack Code blessing and says revisions should involve religious groups educators and others. He stresses the Code is not a censorship board but guides allowable content including narcotics themes and must adapt to protect audiences, especially youths.

Hollywood Y. Frank Freeman Paramount The Association of Motion Picture Producers Repre

Hollywood Gossip Notes on Stars and Feld of Film

A breezy column surveys MGM stars and industry buzz. Mario Lanza’s haircut makes news amid Serenade filming while Rocky Graziano biopic looms. Audrey Hepburn lookalikes, Eddie Cantor quips, Audie Murphy’s box office pull, and June Allyson’s fashion parade at MGM highlight glamor and gossip.

Mario Lanza Mario MGM Rocky Graziano Rocky Marciano Gene Kelly Jimmy Mitchum Dad Bob Mitchum Bob Jimmy Audrey Hepburn Elaine Laird John Muir High School Pasadena Hal Wallis City of Hope Eddie Cantor Eddie Pola Edna Theda Wilma Alma Gloria Norma Edda Cantor Bob O’donnell Audie Murphy Texas Phil Silvers Dolores Dorn Hollywood Beauty Warners Burt Lancaster Family Sun Valley Robert Taylor Culver City South Dakota Wyoming June Allyson Miss Allyson Helen Rose

Radio and TV Schedule Snapshot for Saturday Night

A dense listing of programs across channels with time slots from early morning to late night. Includes news, variety shows, dramas, musical programs, and late night talks featuring hosts and performers across stations. The dense guide notes periods for News, Sports, Weather, and special music and theatre programs.

Ben Grave Monitor Coconut Grove New Library Farm Farm & Home Independent Music Hall Garden Gate Tenn Ernie Army of Stars Drake Galen Drake Robt Q. Lewis R.R Ark-La-Tex Collins Jack Timmons Music Univ. of N.H Parm Knoe-Tv Jane Ledbetter Badge Test Patern Pastor Buffalo Bill Jr Happiness Exchange Gobel Mr. Wisard Spec Jackson Channel 3 Paul Winchell Roy Rogers Grand Ole Opry Mr. Wizard the Players Alexandria Louisiana Reports NBC News Caravan Celebrity Playhouse T.B.A ITV Miss.—C Miss Brooks Playhouse of Stars Douglas Edwards the Whistler KRBB el Dorado Ark Sweeney Pinky Lee TV Corral Andy's Gang

Kiwanis Auction Nets $190 For Underprivileged Children

West Monroe Kiwanis Club annual Christmas auction raised 190 dollars for its Underprivileged Children's committee. Pres ton McKay announced the funds will be placed in the club treasury. Greg Sentell conducted the sale with packages ranging from 1 to 6.50 dollars. T. John was a top bidder.

West Monroe Ton McKay Kiwanis Greg Sentell T. John

Preaus Seeks Christmas Spirit in Louisiana Race

Farmerville Louisiana December 23 Special gubernatorial candidate Fred Preaus called for the Yuletide spirit to guide Louisiana in year. He and A Brown Moore paused campaigning until after Christmas to spend time with family and attend church. They plan to resume Monday with visits to New Orleans and a WJMR TV broadcast from 9 to 915 p.m.

Farmerville Fred Preaus Louisiana Preaus A. Brown Moore Farmerville First Baptist Church Moore Trinity Episcopal Church New Orleans WJMR

Man Pays Fine After Protesting License Plate Fee

Lloyd E. Cooney, a radio account executive, paid a $9 fine after protesting a $24 license plate penalty. In court Nandell McDougle, 18, faced a 10 day vagrancy sentence but was sent home with bus fare funded by Cooney.

Salt Lake City Lloyd E. Cooney Nandell McDougle Cooney Nandell Leland G. Larsen Santa Rosa Calif Malad Idaho Larsen John Clover Roscoe Irvine

Cooney Overcharged Fines Spur Bus Fare Dispute

The report notes Nandell faced a bus fare dispute with Cooney paying $30.18 after a $24 fine was deemed excessive. The incident highlights concerns over fare handling and pricing accuracy.

Two Riders Hurt In Two Motorcycle Crashes

Two Monroe youths suffered injuries in separate motorcycle crashes Wednesday. Donald Averett, 18, from 705 Washington St., received a head laceration crossing Jackson St. and was taken to St Francis Hospital. Lloyd Coon, 14, of 1505 Lawrence St., suffered a slight head injury when his bike went out of control on South Grand Street and was treated at St Francis Hospital.

Monroe Donald B. Averett Washington St Jackson St St. Francis Hospital Hixson Bros. Funeral Home Lloyd Coon Lawrence Street South Grand Street Mulhearn Funeral Home

Terrorists Kill Two in Limassol Attack

In Limassol Cyprus terrorists shot and wounded a police officer and a student in daylight. Authorities link the assault to British orders barring Christmas and New Year celebrations at hotels and clubs amid ongoing terrorism outrages.

Nicosia Cyprus Limassol

Mayor’s Son Fined for Parking Near Fire Plug

Gladewater Texas Jack Reeves, son and business partner of Mayor Homer L. Reeves, was brought before the city judge and fined for parking too near a fire plug.

Gladewater Tex Jack Reeves Homer L. Reeves

Eisenhower Expands Relief Funds for Alaska Villages

President Eisenhower on Thursday allocated 20000 dollars to ease economic distress in nearly a dozen Indian and Eskimo fishing villages in Alaska. The aid targets local livelihoods and supports community needs in remote coastal areas.

Washington Eisenhower Alaska

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