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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1952
Page
5
A festive Christmas message assures children that Santa will visit, bring joy, and watch over them. It emphasizes America's hopeful spirit, enduring belief in Santa, and the unity of families awaiting Christmas morning with love and faith.
In a caustic critique, the writer denounces General Eisenhower's selection of Martin Durkin, plumber and head of a union, as labor secretary. He links Durkin to racketeering figures Alsup and Meany, notes Durkin did not purge past abuse, and argues the post carries little real power.
The piece notes a cheerful Christmas mood for some, but warns that many workers from department stores to mail clerks and transit crews will receive no tips or gifts. It notes increased spending, with Americans spending an estimated 50 million dollars, and predicts continued surveys next year.
In Wisconsin during the McCarthy campaign a speaker was billed as an FBI man by the Democratic Organizing Committee of Outagamie County. J Edgar Hoover denied any FBI connection to Ed Morgan, who had served as chief counsel for the Tydings committee. The exchange highlighted political maneuvering as Morgan defended his accusations and past investigations.
Vincent was suspended on grounds of reasonable doubt about loyalty. Morgan cleared O Edmund Clubb and Edward Posniak while easing Posniak off the payroll. Esther Brunnauer, Mary Jane Keeney, and John S Service were also cleared or affected. Zablodowsky later claimed cooperation with the communist underground. Congress criticizes knowledge of the process and notes UN failures.
The writer praises Hedda Hopper and her hats noting one hat was striking yet pretty. He recounts encounters with Tyrone Power Jimmy Stewart Pat O’Brien Bill Frawley Bob Hope and John Wayne and extends holiday wishes to them and Dorothy Lamour. He greets Hollywood friends and expresses seasonal cheer.
Henry McLemore sends merry Christmas greetings to Dolph Menjon Jimmy Grant Marty Zahn Charlie Coburn Gene and Agnes Fowler and the Lakeside Golf Club praising their sweetness and loyalty since his last visit.
A humorous Christmas poem imagines Santa selecting gifts for Dwight D. Eisenhower and Harry S. Truman as 1950s White House changes unfold. The piece riffs on budget woes, Korea, inflation, and political criticism while Santa weighs suitable tokens for the incoming and outgoing presidents.
A selection of trivia covers the largest U S federal prison Atlanta capacity 2074, Patrick Henry speech at St Johns Church Richmond, red in Christmas lore, origin of pull the wool over eyes, Hirohito study in England, 70 mph speed limit on Pennsylvania Turnpike, plastics origin from celluloid via Hyatt, Nietzsche superman concept, and Revolutionary War population center Maryland.
A collage of attributed remarks from leaders and public figures on politics war media science and society. Included are Gen James Van Fleet Secretary of State-designate John Foster Dulles St Paul Mayor John Daubney Michigan Governor G Mennen Williams Bernard Baruch Konrad Adenauer Sol Taishoff Charlton Heston Doris Jean Anderson Gen Claire Chennault James Lees and Vice President Alben Barkley.
The Monroe News-Star outlines historical publisher names and dates, ownership, and postal filing details. It states the paper is published daily except Saturdays and Sundays by News-Star-Wor! Publishing Corp with office at 10 Second Street, Monroe. It lists Associated Press affiliation, advertising reps, and a neutral editorial stance.
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