20 Jan 1949
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1949
Page
1
Westbrook Pegler condemns Eleanor Roosevelt for proposing lynch law against an unnamed citizen in a Ladies Home Journal piece. He critiques her motive and calls her autocratic stance revealing, tracing her early influences from Mile Souvestre and anti religious views to a remembered boisterous reformist persona.
British author Beverley Nichols says many British GI brides are unhappy with American husbands who he says remain wolves. He told Woman's Own that fidelity is loosely interpreted and warned British girls marrying Americans face foreigner status. He noted wartime virility fades after crossing the water, though one bride in Salt Lake City said she is the happiest girl.
Associated Press report on January 20 describes Harry S Truman's inauguration as president, the vast crowds along Pennsylvania Avenue, the church visit with Mrs Truman and daughter Margaret, and the bright sunny weather that contrasted forecasts. Notables like Dean Acheson and Robert Lovett obtained seats, while Chief Justice Vinson prepared to administer the oath.
John Bezz, 56, a DeSiard Street grocer, was shot in the chest during an at tempted holdup late Wednesday. He remained holding his own at St Francis Sanitarium as sheriff deputies detained a suspect and questioned several others. the incident prompted several in custody during the night. Bezz described two assailants, one who disabled the lights before firing, and said no robbery occurred.
Curtis D. Shoemaker, 48, of Laurel Mississippi, a civilian employe, was found beaten to death in his room at an army signal depot in Honolulu. A bar patron had said he killed someone and was held after police questioned him. The army doctor said Shoemaker died about four hours earlier.
Washington story describes a 29 minute lapse when Truman was not yet sworn in, as the term ended at noon and re began at 12 29 p m eastern standard time. Officials noted no concern as the constitutional transition occurred smoothly.
Louisiana and Mississippi sent vivid floats while Arkansas skipped a parade float in Truman’s inauguration week. Louisiana’s Mardi Gras segment featured dancers as Rex Paul Wooten led the Louisiana Times-Picayune contingent. Arkansas officials cited funding limits and hosted a reception instead while Mississippi’s governor did not attend. Louisiana Governor Earl Long’s lieutenant governor attended along with a large state group, and the Louisiana State Society held open houses at Harris Hotel daily during the week.
Carl Klein, a 40 year old naturist blinded for two years, regained vision after a headache. He described seeing dots, then circles, and lights shaping into objects as street lights became visible. A Brooklyn Industrial School for the Blind official cited a blood clot on the optic nerve as the cause, noting he has about half normal vision and hopes to view trees and nature again.
A group believed to be Communist guerrillas attacked a truck carrying 13 security registration team members on the Kuala Lumpur Bentong highway near Kuala Lumpur. Twelve people were killed, including four British soldiers, in the late night ambush.
Senator Taft said Senator Pepper aims to gag the Senate labor committee to block hearings on repealing Taft-Hartley and restoring Wagner Act. Taft proposed amendments one by one, saying hearings are vital for this issue. Pepper seeks immediate floor action without hearings.
President Truman opened inauguration day at 7 a.m. with a breakfast among World War I veterans at Blair House and Mayflower Hotel. He received a gold headed walking stick and joked about passing it to his daughter Margaret. About 100 Battery D members attended as guests of “Captain Harry,” while Maj. Gen. Ralph E. Truman joined as a cousin. The event preceded church services and the oath, underscoring his iron man image amid a crowded schedule.
Washington dispatch outlines President Truman accepting the presidency with humility and resolve to aid national welfare and world peace. He frames democracy against communism, urges living in harmony, notes U.S. constructive postwar efforts, restraint from territory, and extending freedom globally as a turning point debate continues on the Seventeenth Page.
The United States moved toward full diplomatic recognition of Israel after approving a 100 million dollar loan to the provisional Israeli government. Immediate 35 million funds buy farm equipment, with 65 million more to follow this year. Ben Gurion’s conservative socialist party favored to win a majority in the 120 seat Knesset as elections approach.
A morning blaze in Independence Missouri destroyed half a block of buildings near the square. At least one person was reported killed. The Red Cross organized a first aid unit as Kansas City and intercity fire and police departments aided Independence units. President Truman's home was not nearby.
In Washington Truman is sworn in at noon beginning a new four year term amid cheering crowds. He returns to his roots as a farm boy from Missouri and recalls his World War I service with Battery D 129th Field Artillery at a friendly breakfast with old comrades. Vendors sell Truman buttons and hot dogs as grandstands line the parade route.
Four boys aged 12 to 16 from Lakewood Ohio were arrested near Heflin Alabama after a cross country spree that included stealing a car, spending about $1400 over five days and carrying roughly $3600 and fireworks. The vehicle was reported stolen from Lakewood. The youths admitted to traveling and spending money, making a hearty breakfast at the county jail.
President Truman pledges world wide peace plenty and freedom in a blistering inaugural speech denouncing communism as a false philosophy and chief threat to free nations. He vows military aid to allies, a bold global economic program, and unflinching UN support as diplomats gather and crowds watch.
Washington report notes mixed sentiment among South Carolinians over the inauguration. Gov. J. Strom Thurmond appeared in the parade, while pro-Truman supporters funded the state float and criticized its placement. A planned South Carolina State Society reception for the governor was canceled, prompting questions about party unity and parade etiquette.
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