23 Jan 1950
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1950
Page
1
In Chicago a man walked into a liquor store, pressed a pistol on manager Abraham Yanes and demanded the cash. Yanes opened the register and produced a pistol, turning the criminal’s plan on him as the robber’s only weapon proved useless.
Jonesville attorney Wedon T. Smith was elected chairman of the Catahoula Parish Red Cross with William Vaught of Sicily Island as vice chairman and Mrs Dock Taunton as secretary. Other officers include Mrs Marise Curtis executive secretary and Dewey Parish treasurer. Barney Atkhmis disaster chairman and York Sheppard fund chairman were chosen, with Wash Wiley, York Sheppard, Martin Enright, and Pat Barron named directors. An Atlanta announced disaster policy will be issued next week and the annual fundraising drive will begin soon. A recipe note adds spices to cranberry sauce.
Davis California AP reports G D Turnbow president of an Oakland dairy company says Europe needs milk and American dried milk could sell widely if it tastes right and buyers can pay. He notes political stakes, warning democracy hinges on feeding the underfed as communism feeds on starvation. A recipe tip for sour cream dressing follows.
Memorials report two local funerals. Annie Carso 42 lifelong Monroe resident died in a local hospital. Services were held at St Matthews Catholic Church with burial in Catholic cemetery. she is survived by her father, brothers, and sisters. Junie McRaney 47 had services at Peniel Baptist Church with burial in Smith Cemetery. her mother Mary Moore survives.
The 1949 aviation boom may extend into 1950 if the economy stays strong. Airlines expect record passenger mail and freight volumes, fleet modernization, and expanded air coach service. Aircraft output tied to military orders may rise about 5 percent, with civil production dropping 12 to 15 percent. Industry sales could surpass $1.8 billion, profits near 16.8 million, unemployment edge down, and unfilled orders reach about 3 billion.
A German court ruled that two West Berlin food smugglers were not guilty of breaking laws during the Russian blockade. The two butchers were fined ten dollars for failing to store meat at rationed prices, selling it on the black market. Spinach kept on ice for two days gained twenty two percent in weight.
New Delhi reports government orders discourage all nonessential construction as part of an economy drive. Cinema houses are included though sports stadiums may be allowed if not luxuriously designed, as stated by N. V. Gadgil to the legislative assembly.
Henry Ford II emphasizes Ford Motor Company's policy to help suppliers grow profitable. Ford purchases 700 million dollars yearly from 7200 independent manufacturers across 43 states, supporting over a million vehicles and tractors. The program offers facilities and expertise in purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and management to assist suppliers. Ford frames itself as an organization of cooperative effort benefiting suppliers, employees, and the nation.
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