Frankfurt bureau leads Allied propaganda effort in Bonn
The West German office of public affairs operates from Bonn as the first acknowledged propaganda bureau of the government. Bobby Lochner, son of AP veteran Louis Lochner, heads a Frankfurt branch in the IG Farben building. Critics say the imperial style of civil administration resembles colonial patronage and kangaroo courts, unAmerican in essence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Office of Public Affairs
High Commission
Germany
Bonn
I. G. Farben
Bobby Lochner
Louis Lochner
Associated Press
Berlin
Kent Cooper
Cooper
General Clay
Hitler
Eisenhower
Russia
Rayne Officials Win Suspensive Appeal in Recall Fight
Seven Rayne town officials led by Mayor William Gossen gain suspensive appeal rights after the First Circuit directs a lower court to allow appeals. They challenged recall petitions as unconstitutional, arguing vague interpretation. The decision follows a district court dismissal in Acadia parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Rayne
First Circuit Court of Appeal
William Gossen
Eugene Morgan
Hampton Boudreaux, Sr
Aubrey Leger
Bertrand Sweent, Jr
Arnold Kahn
Batson Richard
H. Smith Hoffpaulr
Acadia Parish
Supreme Court
Acadia
N. Curtiss Petitjean
Karl Leche
Judge Kennon Charges False Rumors Start
New Orleans reports say Appeal Judge Robert Kennon, Louisiana gubernatorial candidate, accuses Earl Long supporters of spreading malicious rumors about his campaign. He denied the rumors and urged debates as Spaht calls him a political prisoner while seven defeated candidates back Kennon.
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New Orleans
Robert Kennon
Louisiana
Earl Long
Doetee Meeks Sehen Sete Eta
Varios Dpant
VY Long
Kennon
Spaht
Spahn
Britain Granted 300 Million Dollar Emergency Aid
Washington reports a 300 million dollar emergency grant to Britain from mutual security funds to prevent reduced defense support. Funds cover raw materials and components paid in dollars, with purchases mainly in the United States. President Truman approved shifting military aid to Britain under new arms legislation.
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Washington
Britain
Mutual Security
W. Averell Harriman
United States
Truman
Congress
Churchill
Harriman
U. S
Korea Bound B 29 Crashes Near Tokyo
A U S B 29 returning to Korea crashed south of Tokyo after takeoff from Yokota air base. Eleven crewmen bailed out with at least five safe. The blast was heard as an earthquake like roar and the plane may have hit Kawasaki before crashing in an open area.
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Tokyo
U. S
Korea
AM Air Force
Kawasaki
Yokohama
Yokota
Re-Activation To Be Discussed At Open Session
A citizen's committee invites the public to an open session to debate the re activation of Selman field. Supporters claim it will bring Monroe about 1 500 000 dollars monthly in revenue and boost trade while opponents warn of crowding Twin Cities. The meeting at 7 30 p m is expected to draw many from Monroe and West Monroe with city officials likely to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selman Field
Monroe
Twin Cities
West Monroe
Senate panel faults Pentagon on 10 percent pay raise case
Washington lawmakers on the armed services committee say the Pentagon and officials like Lovett and Mrs. Rosenberg failed to make a clear case for a 10 percent cost of living pay increase for military personnel. They want thorough explanations on how the raise is distributed among ranks and its price tag, with some predicting changes to the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentagon
Bridges
Hunt
Atomic swap reported in U S Canada exchange
Washington reports the United States has shared secret atomic information with Canada and received some in return under a beneficial arrangement. Atomic energy chief Gordon Dean said details were classified but hinted Canada may provide insights on heavy water reactors and plutonium production possibilities.
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Washington
United States
Canada
Gordon Dean
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
Dean
Funeral Held For T. C. Drew In West Monroe
The funeral for T. C. Drew 62 of West Monroe was held Tuesday at 3 p m in Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Jaroy Weber officiating Interment followed at Riverview Burial Park Pallbearers named W L Husted Sr J M Heard Clifton Mize Carl White Fay Hudson Fred Grant Webb Goodlet and R E Harrell Drew a Dubberly La native and Ouachita Parish High School alumnus worked at Ouachita National Bank and led Central Savings Bank and Trust West Monroe until 1949.
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T. C. Drew
West Monroe
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Jaroy Weber
First Baptist Church
Riverview Burial Park
W. L. Husted, Sr
J. M. Heard
Clifton Mize
Carl White
Fay Hudson
Fred Grant
Webb Goodlet
R. E. Harrell
Mr. Drew
Dubberly
Ouachita Parish
U. S. and P Railroad
Ouachita National Bank
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
Leslie
Sub Freezing Tonight Expected Across Mississippi Louisiana
Mississippi reports near freezing temperatures with Tupelo at 31 and Jackson 37 while Louisiana sees mid 30s. Forecasters warn of a hard freeze tonight with sub 32 readings in north regions and 26 to 33 in southern areas. Continued cold weather and flood concerns persist in the Ohio Valley and midwest.
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Ve Cvusu Lunixzil
Gulf Coast
Tupelo
Miss
Greenwood
Meridian
Jackson
Monroe
Louisiana
Alexandria
Shreveport
Lafayette
Baton Rouge
Lake Charles
New Orleans
Mississippi
Midwest
Ohio
West Virginia
Chicago
Fargo
Grand Forks
N. C
Cadillac
Mich
St. Louis
Plains
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Central Appalachians
Rockies
Steubenville
Wellsburg
W. Va
Wheeling
Marietta
Monroe grants record day for building permits totals
Building Inspector Sam Awl issued permits totaling 144 080 dollars in a landmark day for Monroe. Large authorizations included a one story brick addition for St Francis Sanitarium at 309 Jackson street and a 107 480 dollar expansion for its three story building.
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Monroe
Sam Awl
Rachel Brown
South 27Th Street
Lemma Pappas
Powell Street
St. Francis Sanitarium
Jackson Street
W. C. Salley
Ware
Congo
James D. King
Georgia Street
R. D. Olsen
Emerson
Jack Armstrong
MacVeagh Slated For Ambassador Post in Spain
Lincoln MacVeagh then ambassador to Portugal was nominated as ambassador to Spain. He succeeds Stanton Griffis who resigned last week. President Truman sent the nomination to the senate for confirmation.
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Washington
Lincoln MacVeagh
Portugal
Spain
MacVeagh
Stanton Griffis
Truman
Senate
Reds Reject P O W Exchange Plan in Korea Armistice Talks
In Munsan Korea January 29 AP report the Reds rejected a proposed prisoner exchange and hinted China may withdraw from direct armistice administration. North Korean officer Chang Chun San urged removing joint administration terms, leaving the zone under North Korean control. The U N spokesman noted the development as a possible Chinese withdrawal sign.
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Munsan
Korea
Red China
U. N
Red
Korean Peoples Army
Chinese People’s Volunteers
Chang Chun San
Chinese People's Volunteers
William P. Nuckols
U. N. Command
Sixth Juror Taken in Buck Evans Murder Trial
The Buck Evans murder case enters its second day with the selection of a sixth juror from seven questioned. F J Orxis of ward 5 was the only talisman accepted by both sides among today's seven called. Judge Voelker adjourned to 1 45 p m and ordered all prospective jurors to return. Four witnesses were placed under rule and summoned again at 2 p m. Defense counsel excused two jurors over prejudice to drinking, noting the defense could be intoxication or drugged condition. District Attorney Fadickar questioned jurors on belief in capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Evans
Fred Fudickar
Ralph Tedford
Eurylla Hurt
Sims
Carter
Kent Breard
Fadickar
St Francis Sanitarium Adds Kitchen Wing
Construction on the first section of the St Francis Sanitarium began this morning with workers clearing the courtyard south of the existing building to make room for a new kitchen and storage area. The addition costs 107480 dollars and is being built by local contractor W C Salley. The design of the addition was prepared for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis Sanitarium
W. C. Salley
Delaney Sentenced To Serve 2 Years
Denis W. Delaney former internal revenue collector for Massachusetts was sentenced in Boston to two years in prison on three counts and fined 10 500 for taking 7 500 in bribes and falsifying tax lien satisfactions. The terms run concurrently with six months on each count and a $1 000 minimum on three others. He was disqualified from federal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Denis W. Delaney
Internal Revenue
Massachusetts
Charles E. Wyzanski Jr
Delaney
United States
Wyzanski
Mayors Proclaim One Hour Polio Emergency in Ouachita
Monroe and West Monroe officials declare January 31 an emergency hour to back the Twin Cities Mothers March on Polio. Police, schools, churches, and civic groups join a porchlight drive to raise funds for polio patient care in Ouachita parish between 7 and 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coon
Monroe
C. C. Bell, Jr
West Monroe
Twin Cities
Ouachita Parish
R. C. White Jr Writes Home From Korea
Capt Roger C White Jr a prisoner of war in Korea sent a letter dated January 10 to his parents Mr and Mrs R C White. He reports he is well and that family and others hope he will be released soon. He notes this is the fourth letter sent and they are just now receiving it and asks that his car in California be prepared so he can ride home when released.
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Roger C. White Jr
Korea
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Pegler
Rayne Group
Harry
Senate Armed Services Committee
Defense Lovett
Anna M. Rosenberg
D-Wye
Lany
Lovett
U. S. Canada
Drew
Herbert Hoover
New York
America
MacArthur
Manchuria
Chiang
Charles E. Johnson
Heip
Indianapolis
Ind
Day
M. Bruno
South Grand Street
W. E. Chaney
Stuart Street
Lester Carr
Pearl Street
Merlin L. Walters
Petain Street
A. L. Robert
A.L. Robert
Blanks Street
Reds
P.O. W
China
ST. Francis
R. C. White, JR
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