Flame and bottle analogy calls for wider civic effort
An editorial urges Monroe Twin Cities to expand growth by public spirit. It compares citizens to a flame and the area to a bottle, arguing for broader oxygen through private initiative, civic groups, and new industry while praising Shreveport Baton Rouge and New Orleans for fueled progress.
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Selman Field
Monroe
West Monroe
Ouachita River
Twin Cities
Louisiana
Shreveport
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Pegler counters Lovestone claims against Eisenhower and Wallace
In a polemical critique, Westbrook Pegler challenges General Eisenhower and Reader's Digest editor De Witt Wallace over Irving Brown and Jay Lovestone's anti Stalinist rhetoric. He accuses Wallace of evasions and argues Lovestoneism remains a separate Marxist current.
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Eisenhower
Beedle Smith
Central Intelligence Agency
Irving Brown
Lovestone
United States
Brown
Europe
Ike
Jay Lovestone
Fuehrer
Stalin
Moscow
Dave Dubinsky
Garment Workers’ Union
Reader's Digest
de Witt Wallace
Digest
Petrograd
Wallace
Donald Robinson
Ihare Wallace
Robinson
Bedell Smith
Dubinsky
Lovestonites
Marx
American State Department
AD Pegler
Ballyhoo
The
Angels
House Committee On un-American Activities
Unions Move Toward Stocks As Investment Strategy
The Wall Street Journal notes labor unions are diversifying from government bonds into common stocks to boost income and hedge inflation. It argues unions gain voting and profit stakes, aligning labor welfare with business health and reducing appeal of socialist ideas.
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Wall Street Journal
OEEC aims to end American aid and boost European production
The OEEC plans a complete discontinuance of U S handouts as Europe progresses toward independence. It urges higher production internal financial stability and steps toward common markets with 18 nations and U S Canada as associates this year.
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Europe
U. S
Organization For European Economic Cooperation
Trade Association For European Recovery
OEEC
United States
Canada
Eisenhower Eyes New Philosophy for Regulatory Agencies
President elect Eisenhower plans a formal declaration to guide agencies like the FTC ICC and FCC toward policing business while aiding its progress. He warns agency heads that resignations await if they resist the shift, and slots key aides such as Lyle Newcomer and Dillon Anderson to pivotal posts. Thruston Morton of Kentucky is also noted in the reshuffle.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Federal Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Communications Commission
White House
Lyle Newcomer
California
Republican National Committee
Civil Aeronautics Board
Newcomer
Dillon Anderson
Texas
Justice Department
John Minor Wisdom
Louisiana
Department of Justice
Thruston Morton
Kentucky
Southerner Likely to Join Eisenhower Administration as Assistant Secretary
Fulton Lewis notes a third Southerner will be invited to the Eisenhower Administration with Morton chosen over Maine Senator Brewster for assistant secretary of state in charge of Congressional relations. Brewster may receive another federal post while Morton reflects a plan to give the South a stake in the new regime.
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Eisenhower
Morton
Congress
Owen Brewster
Maine
Brewster
State Department
Washington
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Hollywood views overhyped notions of its people
The writer praises Hollywood as populated by normal, capable people and recounts visits to Paramount with Bob Hope and other stars. He notes Hope’s charity work for a veterans hospital and a Korea front-line performance by Paul Douglas, Jan Sterling, Walter Pidgeon, and a large troupe.
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Hollywood
Calif
Georgia
Teaneck
New Jersey
Sioux Falls
Iowa
Paramount
Bob Hope
Tony Martin
Arlene Dahl
Rosemary Clooney
Hope
Veterans’ Hospital
Paul Douglas
Paul
Korea
Jan Sterling
Walter Pidgeon
Dave Chasen
Hollywood's hospitality and famous friends enjoyed
Henry McLemore recalls a quiet restaurant scene and meets with stars like John Wayne Cecil B DeMille Pat O Brien and Mary Pickford. He contrasts Hollywood gossip with real friendly people and values simple meals among famous faces.
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Dave
Maude
Tyrone Power
Hollywood
John Wayne
Dennis Morgan
Tony Martin
Buddy Rogers
Roy Rogers
John Hodiak
Paramount
Cecil B. DeMille
San Francisco
Pat O’brien
Marymount Glee Club
Mary Pickford
New Year Reflections on 1953 Courage and Unity
The essay notes 1953 arrives as a sobering year, not a carefree infant. It urges Americans to be confident and prayerful, to work toward lasting world peace, and to unite beyond divisions while facing ongoing global challenges.
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New York
America
China
No. 1953 Faces a Fearful World with Duty and Courage
Hal Boyle portrays No. 1953 as a mature figure not a rosy child tasked to bear burdens. He urges both government and individuals to meet old duties with fortitude, embrace fresh responsibilities, and pursue new opportunities in a fear-filled world.
Flamingos At Hialeah Paint A vivid Florida Scene
In Miami a colorful scene unfolds as horses race at Hialeah while pink flamingos in the infield lake are pampered like a second crowd. The birds, once Cuba born, recovered color with a daily New Orleans shrimp diet. Hotel row fills up during peak season, leaving little space.
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New York
Miami
New Orleans
Hialeah Park
Hialeah
Cuba
Lavish Openings Mark Florida Inns and Colorful Signs
The piece notes Mi ami Beach’s Algiers opening with a ribbon ceremony and recalls the Lord Tarleton’s Jolson memorabilia. It mentions quirky signage such as Beauteria and Serpentarium and praises Florida live oaks and royal palms as nostalgic anchors to sunlit memories.
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Miami Beach
Algiers
al Jolson
Lord Tarleton
Jolson Coener
American Farmer Central to Cold War Recovery
Fred Rossiter of Point Four credits farmers with stabilizing the postwar economy and warns OPS controls kept living costs down. OPS Chief Tighe Woods says without controls costs might rise five to six points in six months instead of two or three. Anthony Eden asserts resolve over Iran without seeking forgiveness or harboring resentment.
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Fred Rossiter
Point Four
OPS
Tighe Woods
Monroe News Star publication notes and masthead
The Monroe News-Star lists publication details from 1938 to 1953 with information on ownership, filing as second class matter, and printing schedule. It notes the paper is an independent daily published by Newt-Wor Publishing Corporation with Associated Press affiliation and advertising representation across major cities.
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John Dwing
Wison Ewing
Monroe
T — Wor! Publishing Corporation
Second Street
Associated Press
Monroe News-Star
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