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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1949

Page

5

G O P Policy Part Is Asked By Senator Smith

Senator H Alexander Smith urged the administration to include Republicans in foreign policy decisions worldwide. He framed bipartisanship as policy making and execution, and warned of GOP friction unless Republicans are consulted on Formosa and other key issues. Smith noted MacArthur’s stance on Formosa and said he would oppose recognizing the mainland regime.

Washington H. Alexander Smith Smith Senate Foreign Relations Committee Douglas MacArthur Formosa MacArthur Acheson Senate New Jersey Vandenberg R.-Mich Connally D.-Tex Truman

Blaze Destroys $100,000 Sunshine Syrup Mill

A fire engulfed and destroyed the $100,000 main building of a Sunshine syrup mill in Sunshine Louisiana. The blaze began about 1 40 a m and was spotted by nearby workers. Baton Rouge firefighters, traveling about 20 miles, prevented spread to adjacent structures.

Baton Rouge Sunshine Jules Barre

Navy officers reshuffled amid unification row rumors

Bogan to shift from Pacific combat command to shore duty in naval aviation potentially reversing rank. Burke and Crommelin’s positions spark debate over reprisals and unity policies. Blandy to retire February 1 with Fechteler succeeding him. details about motives unclear. Monroe police arrest G B Berry for drunk driving. $300 bond.

Denfeld Atlantic Mediterranean Navy Bogan Pacific Jacksonville Fla John H. Cassady Fleet Air Crommelin Burke W. H. P. Blandy Atlantic Fleet Naval Operations William M. Fechteler Norfolk Blandy Forrest P. Sherman Defense Department Army-Navy Bikini Monroe G. B. Berry Rose Street West Monroe

Radio Schedule Note on Time Standards

The network states time is Eastern Standard. Subtract one hour for Central Standard and two hours for Mountain Standard. Some stations adjust relay times to fit local schedules. No last minute changes are included.

Friday Radio Schedule December 30 Evening Lineup

A detailed forenoon to midnight network schedule listing shows by time and network across multiple stations including news, sports, drama, musical acts, and variety programs. Named programs include Frank Sinatra Songs, I Love a Mystery, The Sheriff drama, and Meet the Press with multiple networks and repeats.

Nbe Dhs Pet Work Abe-East Kiddies Abe-West Mbs-West Abe Cba Abe Beulah Cbs News Abe Jack Smith Cbs Henry Morgan Abe the Goldbergs Abe Russ Morgan We the People Nbc-Tv F.B.I Abe Eddy Duchin Mbs Life of Riley Abe Joan Davis Ozzie and Harriet Jimmy Durante Abe Young Love Ce the Sheriff Abc Abe Capitol Cbs8-Tv Abo West

Radio Schedule Snapshot for KMLB 1440

A dense line of daily program listings for KMLB 1440 detailing a full day of shows from 6:00 a.m. to midnight. Included are farming news, hillbilly roundups, news roundups, music programs, talk segments, a Hollywood segment, and late night news summaries.

Martin Agronsky Jack Hunt Ted Malone Hollywood USA Parla Stone U. P. News Sky King Edwin C. Hill Rex Maupin Donald O'Conner

Ark La Tex Jubilee and Nineteen Forties Radio Schedule

A detailed Shreveport radio grid lists programs and times from KWKH including Ark La Tex Jubilee segments, The Wilburn Family, Arthur Godfrey, Perry Mason, Garry Moore Show, My Favorite Husband, and news spots. The schedule covers early evening to after midnight with multiple repeats and station promos.

The Bob Shipley Sovine Johnny Jack Bill Cudabac Arthur Godfrey Dr. Malone Wendy Warren Aunt Jenny Belen Trent Gal Esso Clements Juniper Junction Guiding Light Ma Perkins Nora Drake Perry Mason David Harum Hilltop House Garry Moore Garry More Groovie Curt Massey Lowell Thomas Beulah Jack Smith Clyde Baum Edward R. Murrow Joan Club CBS Ops

Southern Bus Lines seeks temporary certificate for feeder system

Southern Bus lines defend plan for an all feeder network under a temporary certificate in Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Georgia and to and from Memphis Tennessee. Moran notes the proposal and the company cites strong finances and expected travel improvements. Southern Bus Lines is owned by the Transcontinental Bus Company.

Torest Southern Bus Lines Moran Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Georgia Memphis Tenn Transcontinental Bus Company

Radio Schedule Highlights on KNOE 139 Kilocycles Friday

A detailed broadcast grid lists KNOE programs from early morning to midnight including News, Good Morning Neighbors, World News, Happiness Exchange, Fashion Reporter, Melody Parade, Eddie Albert Show, Monte Magee Show, Life Can Be Beautiful, Pepper Young's Family, Spinner Sanctum, Henry Morgan, We The People, Puffy's Tavern and more.

News Drew Pearson Home Town News World News Happiness Exchange City Homemaker Melody Parade Eddie Albert Monte Magee the Organ Holywood Lora Lawton Wife Saver Royal Law Social Security Melody Theater Pepper Young Monte Mages Art van Damme News of the World Henry Morgan We the People Simmy Durante Screen Directors Playhouse Wayne King Mindy Carson H. V. Kaltenbern Nat'l Guard Boss

Local Bastrop Radio Schedule Highlights Likely 1940s Programs

A dense listing shows radio programming for Bastrop and surrounding area with times from early morning to sign off. Programs include News Local, Farm Fair Local, Morning Devotions, Love Letters & Songs, Portia Moods, Duke of Paducah, Eddy Arnold Show, Chueckwagon Jamboree, and Louisiana Ramblers, among others.

Carle Jan Garber Duke of Paducah Ed Miller Playboys Old Corral South America Hollywood Harlem Bastrop Auction Barn Pym Louisiana Ramblers

Millikin Presses Broad Excise Tax Cut Plan

Millikin pledges to cut excise taxes by any means, urging action in the senate on broadening an excise bill. He expects a vote on the general excise issue in the senate tied to the plea bill. Representative Doughton says the Ways and Means Committee seeks a way to trim taxes without widening the deficit, while noting House opposition to new taxes.

House Senate Ways and Means Committee Millikin

Transient relief discontinued due to funds shortfall

Captain Stratford of the Salvation Army says transient relief ends except for emergencies because Community Chest funds fell short. With highways crowded by job seekers, last night 3 families and 18 individuals sought aid at Salvation Army HQ, a potential $36 immediate cost and about $252 weekly, an unusual winter surge.

Stratford Salvation Army Army

Cold War era critique on Negro leadership and race myths

The piece argues that Negro leadership has been selfish and insufficient for broad social progress, blaming leaders for failures and noting the influence of white industrialists. It asserts realities behind stereotypes, praises white civilization strides, and laments depictions of Black figures while honoring Kipling and referencing Bert Williams. Copyright 1949 King Features Syndicate.

Adams Rudyard Kipling United States Bert Williams Mr. Adams Julie Marie Carolyn Ethel King Features Syndicate, Inc

Marie Penn Returns To Twin Cities For Holiday Visit

Marie Penn, widow of the late pastor of Martins Temple, is back in the Twin Cities for a holiday visit. Formerly active in civic and welfare work, she now serves as dean of women at Lane College in Jackson Tennessee, having moved from Monroe about a year ago.

Twin Cities Marie Penn Martin's Temple Marie Monroe Jackson, Tenn Lane College

Gas Pioneer Miller Dies At 70 After Public Service

Mary Emma Guffey Miller widow of the late gas and rail public servant, longtime Democratic national committeewoman from Pennsylvania, dies. He served on the I C C since 1933 in a third seven year term, lived in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, and traveled as consulting engineer to England, France, Germany, and Japan. Born Richmond Virginia March 18 1875, educated at Richmond College and Stevens Institute. Survived by wife and four sons William Gardner II Joan Guffey Carroll and Joseph F. Interment in Washington DC.

Mary Emma Guffey Miller Democratic National Mr. Miller Philadelphia Company Pittsburgh United Gas Improvement Company George Knapp Chicago United Gas and Electric Company Richmond Richmond College Stevens Institute of Technology William Gardner, II Joan Guffey Carroll Joseph F. Miller Washington, D. C

Train Collision Kills 1 Injures 40 in Subzero Crash

In Alberta, a Canadian Pacific Railway collision 95 miles southeast of Calgary killed Reid M. Heffern, 23, and injured more than 40 as two trains collided in heavy snow. Survivors described horror as injuries, including severed limbs, appeared in the wreckage while rescue crews struggled through darkness and winds.

Calgary Alberta Canadian Pacific Railway Here Jay Turner Niagara Falls Ont Reid M. Heffern Canadian Pacific Toronto

Plan Start of Coming Census In Louisiana District

District Supervisor Dallas R. Mims of the U S Bureau of the Census has returned from Birmingham Alabama training for the 17th decennial census. Preliminary work for the 1950 census to be taken in April will begin immediately with office organization publicity interviewing applicants and later training of clerks field crew leaders and enumerators. Enumeration districts are being set for Caldwell Catahoula Concordia East Carroll Franklin Jackson Lincoln Madison Morehouse Ouachita Richland Tensas Union and West Carroll parishes with about 410 enumerators planned.

Dallas R. Mims United States Bureau of the Census Birmingham Als United States Mims Mr. Mims Caldwell Catahoula Concordia East Carroll Franklin Jackson Lincoln Madison Morehouse Ouachita Richland Tensas Union West Carroll

Box Office Poll Ranks Stars Across Film World

BOB HOPE and Abbott and Costello finish third in the shekel derby. John Wayne climbs to fourth from nowhere on strong roles. Top ten includes Gary Cooper Cary Grant Betty Grable Esther Williams and Humphrey Bogart with Clark Gable at ten. Roy Rogers leads westerns with Gene Autry Gabby Hayes Tim Holt and William Elliott among top five. Anna Neagle tops British exhibitors with Michael Wilding, Hope, Danny Kaye, and Crosby following. Over 500 U.S. cities served by scheduled airlines.

Bott Costello John Wayne Gary Cooper Cary Grant Betty Grable Esther Williams Humphrey Bogart Clark Gable Grable Miss Williams Cooper James Stewart Randolph Scott Red Skelton Clifton Webb Loretta Young June Allyson Alan Ladd Roy Rogers Dan Dailey Olivia de Havilland Robert Mitchum Claudette Colbert Gregory Peck Spencer Tracy Jane Wyman Gene Autry Gabby Hayes Tim Holt William Elliott Anna Neagle Michael Wilding Hope Danny Kaye Crosby Bing Crosby Square

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