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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1950

Page

2

Japan and Occupation Reach Mixed Results in Korea War

The writer notes Japan is a key US ally with air and naval bases used in the Korean conflict. He observes little Japanese military activity in Korea, describes occupation effects as remarkable yet culturally complex, citing improvements in health, nutrition, and consumer goods, a balanced budget and strengthening currency.

Orient Japan United States United Nations Korea U. N

Fair Enough Attacks on Kennedy and Korea Policy

In a stark critique, the author accuses Kennedy Hoover and Truman allies of sedition for opposing Soviet power and urging strong Western defense. He argues Europe must bear more burden, defends Spain against Franco, and questions U S leadership while warning of charges of sedition amid Cold War tensions.

Stalin Russia Kennedy Europe Asia Kennedy, Mr. Hoover McMahon Soviet Russia Roosevelt White House Alger Hiss Lee Pressman Frankfarter Korea Hemisphere Truman Spain Franco Soviet South America California

Calculation machine challenges Pluto myths and Mars data

The article describes an electronic brain at IBM World Headquarters in New York performing 12 million computations to nine decimal places. It notes only one error, six decimals, and claims no missing planet evidence while Pluto seems nearly earth‑heavy. the piece also reports Navy Task Force 77 actions at Hungnam and Korean West Coast air strikes, destroying and damaging numerous buildings along the 38th parallel.

International Business Machines World New York Pluto Mars Earth Venus Mercury Navy Task Force 77 Hungnam Marine Corsair

Four autos hit those just ahead in Dallas wreck

Frank X. McDonough stopped to avoid an overpass rail when a car in front turned sideways. Raymond Chumbley struck McDonough, then Stanton W. Warner hit Chumbley, Charles B. Rhoads hit Warner, and Jesse C. Gathright struck Rhoads. Two persons were injured. The first driver fled the scene.

Dallas Frank X. McDonough McDonough Raymond Chumbley Stanton W. Warner Chumbley Charles B. Rhoads Warner Jesse C. Gathright Rhoads

Middleton named LSU president as Stoke resigns vote stands

Four board members backed General Middleton with ten voting for Dr. Stoke. Middleton, elected to a $15,000 annual post, voiced optimism about working with the board. Stoke, President since 1939, offered his resignation after nine administrative principle suggestions were circulated. Stoke will receive salary through June 30, 1951, with campus officials weighing unity at LSU.

General Middleton Stoke Mississippi State College Army Command and General Staff School The War College University of New Hampshire Nebraska Tennessee Pennsylvania Wisconsin Middleton New Orleans Board of Supervisors Dr. Stoke Lanier Gen Earl Long Horace Wilkinson, Jr Port Allen John J. Doles Plain Dealing George Baillie Lake Charles C. J. Dugas Donaldsonville Monnot Lanier Plaquemine Emmett Irwin Tom Dutton Stewart Black J. E. Smithermen Shreveport Doles Wilkinson Baillie Dugas Thomas Lough Monroe Homer Brikley James McLemore Alexandria Theo Cangelosi Lewis Gottlieb Baton Rouge Cangelosi Gottlieb Long Leigh Brinkley McLemore

Frost bite case tests hope and waiting for answers

Lt. Hewitt of the army medical corps says six to eight weeks may determine whether amputation or partial finger removal is needed for Hubert Reeves. The family, notified by a Christmas day call from Percy Jones, awaits medical guidance as Hubert recovers and Hewitt consoles them.

Howard Hewitt Army Medical Corps Hewitt Hubert Reeves Percy Jones

Building Permit for 1903 Breard Street Remodel

Rebecca Flakes received a permit to remodel a dwelling at 1903 Breard Street for 150 dollars. Day labor will be used.

Rebecca Flakes Breard Street

Limbless walker hopes to learn using hands again

A person expresses optimism about regaining function after loss, confident that others have succeeded before. They acknowledge the challenge but feel it is possible to adapt and improve. It feels good to resume daily life and activities.

NPA imposes tight controls on cobalt supply

Under the agency's order effective February 1, all cobalt purchases above 25 pounds require NPA approval. The move marks the first time the NPA has allocated nearly all of a material. The rules also restrict cobalt pigment uses alongside deliveries.

NPA

Kangwon Province Attacked Dec 24 25 By People's Forces

A Korean radio report says forces in Kangwon province struck the enemy south of the 38th parallel on December 24 and 25, inflicting about 320 casualties and capturing roughly 110 troops. MacArthur quoted the enemy report in his communique as U S air forces continued operations near the Red front. Towns harbor-

Kangwon 38Th Parallel MacArthur U. S. Far East Fifth Air Force

Auto Industry Signs New Plant Plans Amid Output Uncertainty

Automotive News reports auto makers signing to new plant facilities with minimal disruption, noting dependence on foreign conditions. It estimates 1950 production at just over 8,000,000 cars and trucks, an all time record exceeding 1,000,000 units.

Automotive News

China Seizure Aims at Freezing Assets and Livelihoods

The report discusses freezes on assets of the People's Republic of China and limits on funds for maintaining merchants and individuals unless approved by local government. It notes possible separate orders by the state council and questions whether the rule would apply generally or to specific cases, with sentiment that it could push out mission­ary groups, U.S. oil firms, and the Shanghai Utilities Co.

People's Republic of China People’s Financial and Economic Commission of the State Council U. S U.S Shanghai Utilities Co

Mrs. R. H. Gannaway Hurt In Car Crash Near Bastrop

Mrs. R. H. Gannaway of 2 Louise Anne Avenue sustained critical injuries in a two car crash near Bastrop while en route with her daughter Miss Ann Gannaway. Mrs. Gannaway suffered a fractured pelvis and facial injuries and was transported to St. Francis Sanitarium. Ann Gannaway endured bruises and shock but was not hospitalized.

R. H. Gannaway Louise Anne Avenue Monroe Bastrop Ann Gannaway Gannaway Blue Ann

West Monroe Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses

J L Culp aged 22 of West Monroe and Lillian Carlton aged 20 of West Monroe seek a marriage license. Howard Kitchens aged 38 of West Monroe and Ella Mae Brown Roberts aged 46 of West Monroe apply together. Robert Erwin Creighton aged 25 of Monroe and Daisy Lowery of Monroe seek license.

J. L. Culp West Monroe Lillian Carlton Howard Kitchens Ella Mae Brown Roberts Robert Erwin Creighton OS Monroe Daisy Lowery Monroe

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