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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1950

Page

9

Emotionally Upset Girl Attempts Holdup With Knife

Sally a Central High School freshman with A grades and violin talent tried to rob Miss Mildred Kiechle on a quiet Columbus street using an eight inch butcher knife. She claimed family trouble and too little allowance driven the act. Sally was arrested and to be examined by the Bureau of Juvenile Research.

Columbus, O Sally Central High School Mildred Kiechle Lucille Burke Bureau of Juvenile Research

Rates for injuries from armed conflict during wartime service

The text defines compensation rates applying to injuries or disability that result directly from armed conflict during extra hazardous service while the United States is at war. The provision specifies a war time context and disability linkage to combat or armed engagement.

United States

Government to control rubber trade for defense needs

Government moves to take over buying and distribution of natural rubber and latex to safeguard supply and distribute it for national defense. Officials expect price relief from removing private buyers and minimal impact on tire users while inflation battles loom. The Federal Reserve Board notes a booming 1950 GNP and rising personal income, with defense needs reshaping output and employment.

The Bulletin

Texas Girl Is Maid Of Cotton

Memphis Tennessee December 29 A beautiful 21 year old Texas co ed Jeannine Holland of Houston tonight was named 1951 Maid of Cotton A brown haired brown eyed senior at Texas State College for Women she majors in speech and studies costume designing and clothing She has modeling experience Her five and a half foot 124 pound frame helped her win over Eleanore Chalmers and Jean Neal Chalmers will be her alternate Holland is a versatile contestant with dancing experience in high school and college

Memphis Tenn Texas Jeannine Holland Houston Texas State College For Women Eleanore Chalmers San Luis Obispo Calif Jean Neal Greenville S.C Miss Chalmers Miss Holland

Local musical contest crowns winner amid tough judging

In a village event focusing on handmade outfits, contestants performed a series of musical pieces while performances highlighted homemade wardrobes. Judges faced a challenging task selecting the top talent and wardrobe presentation showcased.

Government tightens private loan access in wartime move

Washington reports a federal reserve board order freezes 2 billion dollars in bank lending to curb private loans as the ESA opens 13 regional offices to tackle price and wage controls. The NPA places rubber under direct government control while hoarding of core materials is banned. Banks may face higher reserve requirements and potential rate shifts as defense production switchover accelerates.

Federal Reserve System Truman ESA General Services Jess Larson Washington Federal Reserve Board Economic Stabilization Agency National Production Authority NPA U. S Federal Reserve Reserve System

Mrs. Sara L. Wynn Husbenc Dies in Arizona

Funeral services for Mrs. Sara L. Wynn Husbenc 60 a former Monroe resident who died December 22 in Buckeye Arizona will be at Peters Funeral Home chapel Saturday at 10 am. with Rev. L O Walden and Rev E P Tanner officiating. Interment at Riverview Burial Park. She is survived by her husband Joseph W. Husbands four daughters four sons three sisters three brothers and 17 grandchildren. Pallbearers named.

Sara L. Wynn Husbenc Buckeye Arizona Peters Funeral Home Joseph W T. W. Thomason Monroe Lee Larsen Batesville Ark T. C. Mosier Gould H. S. Riser Robert Brown Dermott Rodie Brown San Diego Frank Brown Korea Richard Brady Richard Grey Oak Grove M. C. Williams Portsmouth Virginia F. J. Rebstock A. L. Wynn Mangum Okla E. G. Wynn Tallulah L. G. Wynn Epps Lou Wynn V. Brady I. A. Lent H. W. Holdiness Sackman O. W. Hattaway L. M. Tidwell

Truman Appoints Griffis Ambassador to Spain Amid Ongoing Boycott

Washington says the appointment of Stanton Griffis, former ambassador to Argentina, as ambassador to General Franco's Spain shows no mind change by President Truman. He notes a full ambassador would aid straightforward dealings, returning Madrid representation after the 1945 cutoff and the UN boycott that followed.

Washington Spain Truman Stanton Griffis Argentina Madrid U. S Generalissimo Franco United Nations U. N

Truman signs aid for disabled Korean War veterans

President Truman signed a bill to provide rehabilitation training for disabled veterans of the Korean War. The program mirrors World War II training and applies to veterans disabled on or after June 27, 1950.

Washington Truman

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