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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1948
Page
2
In Greenland a new rescue attempt for 13 airmen is slowed by Arctic weather. A C 82 towing a glider to a base turned back to Goose Bay due to bad conditions, marking the third glider used for the mission after two previous attempts faced damage.
Monroe society fills the week with open houses from Christmas Eve onward. Notable events include the Garretsons hosting Dr. and Mrs. Herman Long of Lafayette, and Roger White hosting Christmas morning gatherings. Miss Jean Phelps, a bride of the season, attends a continuous round of parties with planned luncheons for Miss Phelps and Miss Marion Underwood. A sleuth of guests and a fashion note on a fabric panel lining a suit skirt conclude the item.
An old advert warns that a three day cough can signal danger and may lead to chronic bronchitis if untreated. It promotes Creomulsion as a non narcotic remedy that quickly relieves coughing, soothes inflamed bronchial membranes, and promises a money back guarantee if it does not help.
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Godwin welcomed daughter Lila Carol on December 24 at a local hospital. Numerous holiday guests visited area families including Baton Rouge visitors Mrs. Howell Carter and others, and Jonesville, Lafayette and New Orleans travelers. Several relatives planned arrivals or departures, with convalescent Mrs. Bunn Beasley and Sewanee student Staunton Huey noted among the holiday departures and arrivals.
Seoul reports that Home Minister S M Sihn says a coalition of anti communist Korean youth groups totaling about 6 million members is ready. The merged body would draw a 50 000 strong reserve and perform civic tasks like road repair and reforestation while maintaining a non military stance.
The calendar lists the Business and Professional Women's Club Christmas party at Mrs. Laura Slater’s home on December 23 at 8 p.m. Also noted are the Delta Beta Sigma and Delta Sigma Christmas events at Frances Hotel and local venues, two weddings at First Baptist and Temple Israel, and public Christmas balls and dances. Upcoming items include club meetings and a New Year’s Eve Country Club dance with buffet.
A treacherous mix of snow rain and dust storms grips California holiday travel. Fatalities reach 39 as icy and wet highways cause many accidents. Lakeport and Middletown districts dig out after heavy snowfall while Sierra passes stay chain restricted.
Several hundred science teachers gather in Washington for a three day conference on atomic research electronics and related fields to update classroom instruction. Dr Jonah Nichols 82 formerly of Dallas died in Memorial Hospital Gulfport Mississippi his body to be sent to Dallas for funeral services after living there 30 years.
Coast Guard reports two more rescued from the severed stern of the Argentine tanker El Capitan near Norfolk. A total of 16 crewmen were saved from the bow, with 14 Argentines and 4 Americans among the 18 aboard at the time of the breakup. Weather hampered night search efforts but the stern was located and retrieved, while the bow under tow proceeded to Baltimore.
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