25 Dec 1946
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1946
Page
1
A Lanier Hotel blaze in Macon Georgia forced evacuation of nearly 300 guests after flames destroyed about 25 rooms in a wing. An army pilot and a switchboard operator were credited with directing the rescue of over 70 guests. three minor injuries were reported. Investigators probed arson as a possible cause.
The writer argues against labeling opponents of immigration or Roosevelt policies as fascists. He compares U S secrecy to European regimes, defends FBI and treasury confidentiality, and notes insurance and credit firms quietly evaluating applicants as confidential to protect business integrity.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Capehart advises incoming GOP freshmen to speak up and influence policy. He predicts the 18 new senators will press for a voice once they arrive January 3 while holdovers secure chairmanships under the Senate's seniority rule.
In Los Angeles on Christmas Day the worst traffic toll of the era rose to 25 deaths. Police attribute the spike to a mix of liquor and wet streets, with Lt. F. E. Thomas calling it the worst traffic night of the year as radio logs showed about one call per minute.
Senator Robert A. Taft said he will not decide on a 1948 Republican nomination until Congress adjourns. He noted no commitment from John W. Bricker, the Ohio Republican, about bowing out or green lighting a Taft run. Taft spoke after a lengthy advisers’ meeting and plans to discuss the matter with Bricker upon his arrival in Washington.
Rep. Kefauver urged a 25 million RFC loan to finish FPHA housing for veterans after a second 12 000 cut in temporary homes amid higher costs. Congress funded 445 million for 200 000 units but only 176 000 now remain. projects 85 percent complete will be prioritized, with some to be suspended unless funds or loans arise.
About 30,000 worshippers including thousands of British troops attended Christmas rites in Bethlehem, with a high pontifical mass at the manger grotto. A power outage hit the Church of the Nativity after a truck collision. police surrounded routes as tensions rose in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv amid ongoing Holy Land strife.
Three gunmen robbed a Los Angeles jewelry store on Christmas Eve taking 3100 dollars in diamonds and cash after the shop stayed open until midnight for last minute shoppers according to police.
Walter M. Black 50, senior partner of W. M. Black and Company merchandise brokers, died suddenly at his home 201 Stubbs Avenue Christmas morning. A Melbourne Ark native born Sept 4 1896, he served in WWI, trained as a second lieutenant, and lived in Minneapolis prior to entering real estate work in Monroe.
New Orleans observes Christmas with both Catholic and Protestant services starting at midnight. About 500 homeless people were hosted by Volunteers of America for an all day party and dinner, while the Salvation Army held a children’s party and the USO offered an open house and turkey dinner.
One person died in a collision between an automobile and an outbound train in New Orleans. Sarah Johnson, 34, died from hemorrhage and a fractured skull, marking the city’s 64th motor vehicle fatality of the year.
Christmas 1946 opened with quiet observances in Monroe and West Monroe. No major incidents occurred, few arrests for drunkenness by police, and many attended services in four large churches. Midnight masses began around 11 30 p m at St Matthew's and St Paschal's Catholic churches, with Grace Episcopal and First Methodist offering service with Holy Communion.
Emile Comeaux a 53 year old New Orleans druggist died after being struck by a car while waiting for a bus early Christmas day. His death raised the 1946 traffic toll to 65 in New Orleans.
Senator Edwin C. Johnson recalls 1923 party fight when Republicans with a 51 seat majority debated committee chairmanships. Senator Arthur Capper doubts a repeat, while Parliamentarian Charles Watkins notes that 1923 delay centered on Interstate Commerce chairmanship and Senate organization.
Acting Governor General Hubertus Van Mook proclaimed the provisional state of East Indonesia in Bali on December 24 in the name of Queen Wilhelmina. Delegates from across the Indies east of Borneo and Java, excluding Dutch New Guinea, form a government for a region with over 8 million people as a step toward a United States of Indonesia.
A 12 aboard Western Air Lines DC-3 vanished in fog near Thing Mountain in the Laguna Mountains after departing El Centro for San Diego. Searchers supported by sheriffs and navy planes scoured the area as reports of a glowing fire surfaced from witnesses and nearby aircraft.
President Truman departs Washington aboard the Sacred Cow for a Christmas visit with family in Missouri. He speaks by radio on world peace and progress toward a secure peace in 1947, greeting reporters before the four and a half hour flight to Kansas City.
In Tonkin provinces French forces extend control while Hanoi Viet Nam forces resist mopping up. Viet Namese use mines and booby traps with Japanese sniper support. French aircraft bomb guns near Hanoi. Namdinh reports capture of town hall post office and police HQ. Curfew imposed in Cochinchina by Admiral d Argenlieu amid tensions.
Two men died when a trainer plane crashed at 4 am on a farm ten miles east of Ellsworth Wisconsin. The aircraft from Wold Chamberlain airport in Minneapolis had left to Mount Vernon Ohio at 3 35 am. Charles Ackerman of Mount Vernon was listed as the pilot and the other victim was likely Ackerman's Minneapolis brother. Debris covered about 40 acres.
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