National Velvet Triumph Marked by MGM Production Battle
Hollywood notes detail Pandro S. Berman’s nine year push to film National Velvet at MGM after stints at RKO and Paramount. The piece celebrates Berman’s perseverance, hints at salaries and personal quirks of Sonny Tufts and Veronica Lake, and notes industry gossip on Harold Lloyd, Imogene Carpenter, Betty Hutton, Crosby kin, and Stirling Hayden with Madeline Carroll planning a postwar move to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
National Velvet
Pandro S. Berman
RKO
Katharine Hepburn
Paramount
MGM
Berman
Metro
Jimmie Fidler
Sonny Tufts
Betty Hutton
Donald O'Connor
Harold Lloyd
Harvey
New York
Ane
Warner Brothers
Imogene Carpenter
the Lovely
June Havoc
Mr. Crosby
Crosby
Anne Shirley
Adrian Scott
Eastman Laboratory
Billy Wilder
Veronica Lake
Elaine
Signe Hasso
Sweden
Tailwaggers
Bethesada
Maryland
Lassie
Fala
Stirling Hayden
Madeline Carroll
England
Fred Allen
Jack Benny
Monroe News-Star subscription rates and policy
The Monroe News-Star lists Daily and Sun subscription prices for various plans and durations, notes second class matter status, copyright and Associated Press rights, and describes its independent stance and editorial independence. The notice includes advertising office locations and print details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Orld News-Star
Monroe
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Press
Iev
Branham C.O
Nationa
New York
Chicago
Atlanta
Dallas
Detroit
St. Louis
Kansas City
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Total
News-Star
Morning World
Welier
Asiasses
The
Monroe News-Star
More Promise Than Hope on Postwar Employment Bill
A Senate bill to create a national production and employment budget aims to guarantee jobs for all by balancing public and private investment. It would require annual job estimates, tax reforms, and possible federal investment if private capital falls short, risking a heavier national debt and new era of made work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Murray
Montana
Congress
Roosevelt
Bureau of the Budget
Legion Aims at Strong Rebuild in Postwar Role
The American Legion shifts focus from convention antics to reconversion and rehabilitation after war. It drafted and promoted the GI Bill principles and urged appointing a World War II veteran to each draft board to aid re employment for veterans. The 300,000 members underscore its prestige and evolving public relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legionnaires
Legion
Draft of a score request to New York Philharmonic conductor
A composer named Sensible Requirement Some time ago w British flye sent a score to the New York Philharmonic conductor. The conductor told the five that when he had shot down the Nazi planes he would get a New York performance of his work. The flye obliged The piece is linked to wartime performance expectations. We note thoughts about subjecting non-combatant singers to similar requirements before public performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Philharmonic Symphony
New York
Rainfall War Letters From the Front
A wartime letter describes relentless rain, PT boat patrols near Japanese shores, and sorties with rescue planes. The writer recalls past comforts, notes a playful memory of Henry, and laments weather while cheering wounded troops with plans to cheer them further.
Our Children by Angelo Patri
Wartime children earn more than ever creating risk of overspending and misjudging money. A fifteen year old in a defense job quickly earns skilled wages but mismanages funds, needing guidance from family and community leaders. Patri urges industry and unions to teach saving and responsibility and offers a reading list to build character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Patri
P-8
c/o
Monroe
Letter from the Front Describes Harsh Conditions and Longing
A soldier writes by candlelight from a windblown camp near the front. He recalls a decent breakfast, laments the cold, and expresses deep affection for Miss Jean, signing with Henrs and noting the peril as troops close in. He hopes to return home soon and asks her to take care until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Abraham Lincoln
Jean
Radio Schedule Highlights A Day’s Musical Lineup
A detailed KNOE broadcast log lists morning programs Rise and Shine News and World News Roundup followed by music shows from Jerry Sears Orchestra to Dorothy Ross and Tony Pastor’s Orchestra. News briefs, weather updates, and late-evening programs including Rudy Vallee Show and Symphony of Melody are scheduled with multiple daily news summaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News
Rise and Shine
World News
Jerry Sears
Ky High
Morgan Beatty
Tony Pastor
Harry Breur
Leibert
Deep River Boys
Dorothy Ross
Irving Miller
America
Clem McCarthy
Drew Pearson
H. V. Kaltenborn
Rudy Vallee
Harkness
Washington
Miss Elizabeth Langford heads to Epworth League council in Nashville
Epworth League executive secretary Miss Elizabeth Langford leaves for Nashville to attend the Epworth League leaders council. State attendees include Charles White of Alexandria and Rev. James B. Grambling of Hammond. Also noted are family visits and holiday guests in Monroe and nearby homes as events unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Langford
Louisiana
Epworth League
Nashville
Tenn
Charles White
Alexandria
James B. Grambling
Hammond
H. C. Littlepage
San Antonio
Graham Littlepage
Elizabeth McGuire
Monroe
Miss McGuire
Mrs
Manning McGuire
Radio Schedule Fragment from Warrington Station
A chaotic scanned list shows a radio program timetable with multiple shows, news breaks, and musical interludes. Listings include Breakfast Cabaret, News of the World, The Sunshine Boys, Amanda events, and various serials such as The Doyshbors, Brigid Hobson, and Romance of Helen Trent among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrington
Bebey Bherwood
Paerm Family Circle
Cross Roads Party
Radio Dot
Smokey
Fairfield Pour
News of the World
Doyshbors
The
Sunshine Boys
Quark Mountaineer
News
AP News
Woman’s Club of the Air
Brigid Hobson
Kate Smith
Big Sister
Helen Trent
Sunshine Bove
Aunt Bunte
World Wide News
the Goldbergs
Joyce Jorden
M. D. Bii
Dr. Malone
Redig Dot
Mary Marin
Irene Bearry
American Schoo
Air
John
Muisen
Hal Kemp
the World Today
Joseph Harsch
Buspense
Bill Henry
Major Bowes
Amor
Corlins Archer
Beed Bongs
K World
See America Orchestra
Untitled radio schedule fragment with 1940s acts and news anchors
A fragmented 1940s radio schedule lists musical acts and news segments with figures and times, featuring orchestras such as Arnie Shaw and Russ Morgan, and programs like Breakfast at Sardie and Townmeeting of the Air. The entry includes station identification KMLB and various program titles with brief listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daen Patrol
Boys of the Pioneers
Martin Agrotaky
Texas Rangers
Arnie Shaw
the Pour Vagabords
Breakfest Club
Aunt Jeanine
Sardie
Oli Mition
Jack Vereh
Barkhage
Wil Bradley
Kiernan
News Corner
Russ Morgan
Morten Downey
Appointment With Life
Voice of the Army
Dorahue
Orchestre 930
March of Time
Is—Henry
Taylor
Q and A known facts from historical quiz items
The questions cover common knowledge: The Hague in Holland. Mitsui family controls 32 percent of Japan’s retail trade. the ukulele was introduced to Hawaii by the Portuguese. a metric ton equals 2 204.6 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Mitsui
Hawaii
Washington In Wartime Reflections on Bureaucracy and Power
Washington talks on the duration of wartime service and the postwar timeline. The piece details the Republic exchanges at the Pentagon hub, top officials like Donald Nelson and David Noyes, and salary shifts for Archibald MacLeish as he contemplates a move to the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Nelson
WPB
White House
David Noyes
Edward Locke
Robert Kerr
Nelson
Archibald MacLeish
State Department
Congress
War Notebook: Indian Warfare in Belgium Echoes Past
Hal Boyle reports in Belgium on a fluid war of movement as German armor uses pincers and probing columns. He likens modern tactics to frontier clashes, noting the Germans lack reserves for a sustained all-out fight and may fail despite initial gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Belgium
von Rundstedt
Mons
Siegfried Line
Hitler
Egai
Ameren West
Sterlington Club Hosts Yale Party for Christmas
The Sterlington Home Demonstration Club held its Christmas party at Mrs. W. E. Hendricks home. Members decorated with holly and mistletoe and a lighted tree stood in the living room. Gifts crafted by members were judged by Mrs. Jewel L. McQuiller with winners named. Mrs. C. R. Alexander won first prize, Mrs. Fred Lairmer second, and Mrs. Hendricks third. Mrs. Lairmer received a gift from club president Mrs. Fred Lairmer. a baking demonstration by Mrs. McQuiller followed with refreshments as the meeting closed. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Lennie Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterlington
W. E. Hendricks
Jewel L. McQuiller
Mra
C. R. Alexander
Fred Lairmer
Louis Tony
McQuiller
Lennie Brown
Triplet Daughters Die Soon After Birth in Twin Cities
Rev. A H Johnson, former Central Baptist pastor now at Simsboro, loses triplet daughters born Sunday at Rus ton hospital to Mrs Johnson. The couple have four other children and many friends mourn with the family. A note adds that Portuguese fishermen use melon to lure sweet-toothed fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Johnson
Central Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Simsboro
Johnson
Ruston Hospital
Johnsons
Twin Cities
Roosevelt Clarifies Griev of Rights for Disabled Vets
President Roosevelt outlines that disabled veterans completing VA training or courses at federal agencies will receive government jobs immediately without Civil Service tests. He concedes an ambivalent point in the broad rights program while noting VA benefits delay due to complex regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Veterans’ Administration
Debate Rages Over Compulsory Army Training Policy
Washington dispatch outlines arguments for and against compulsory year‑round military training for all fit Americans reaching a certain age. Proponents argue health, discipline, and national defense, while opponents warn training cannot replace broad preventive care and may erode democracy with military discipline.
Burglary Probed At Three MO Motor Firms In One Block
Police investigate break ins at Dudley Motor Company Lennon Motor Company and Motor Sales Company within a block on North Third and Washington streets. Loot includes checks totaling 566.25 petty cash and stolen tires valued at 600 none recovered. Officers Parker Cummings Petty and Tothert lead the inquiry with entry by pry door and smashed windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tagh
B. L. Brantley Yes
Dudley Motor Pany
North Third Street
Lennon Motor Company
North Third
Washington
Motor Sales Company
Corner Fourth
L. G. Parker and Cummings
Ley's
Amoun
Company
Central Savings Bank and Trust Pany
F. S. Pet
H. Tothert
Pryit
Tng
Parper and
Cummin
Lennon
Pettitarf Sergbert
Lee
U.S. War Department Names 2478 Wounded Soldiers
Washington December 28 The War Department released the names of two thousand four hundred seventy eight United States soldiers wounded in action. Readable entries include individuals with ranks from various states and their next of kin listed with addresses and relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
United Stateiers
Louisiana
Ganey
Ben D
Clab L
Trout Platt
Wilbur W
Platt
Marion. Price
Pie. Jones
Ap Price
Tra Simmons
Pfe
Allce R
RK. Simmons
Col Aldrich
Clarence L
Tha A. Aldrich
Clarks
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Richard Sadler
Henry Briggs
Sigmund Masur
Bertha Marie
Gravenhage
Holland
the Hague
By Hershberger
Jack Stimett
Civil Service Commission
Republic
Pentagon
War and Navy Departments
Public Buildings Administration
Sterlington Club
Argue
James Marlow Washington
Couport
Posal
Obenemee
Perem
Milit
Milit Cipline
Moti
Lé Certainy
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