This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1949
Page
8
Semi official sources report on June 2 that Chinese Nationalists are departing from Tsingtao as operations shift. Details are sparse and sources note ongoing disruption in northern coastal areas.
Chinese and Allied reports indicate Tsingtao, the last German port in north China, is about to fall to Communist forces. US Navy claims of abandoning the base are echoed by Shanghai sources. In other notes, Yen Hsi-Shan gains premier support as Ho Ying-Chin exits, and reports say Communist troops retreat from Changsha toward Nanchang.
The vacant Apollo theater in Chicago at Randolph and Clark streets burned in an early morning blaze. Fire crews from 29 units fought the fire under control after the flames spread to the roof, with the building’s future demolition plans tied to a new bus terminal project.
Veal Steaks With Gravy and Savory Pot Roast Of Beef provide two complete Sunday dinner options. Recipes cover prep mix, browning, simmering times, gravy, and serving notes for six servings each.
A detour through economical menus lists pork chops baked in milk with mashed potatoes and vegetables, plus several other budget dinners. Each option features standard sides and beverages, with family costs ranging from about 2.44 to 3.71 dollars and highlights affordable seasonal produce.
The Mutual Improvement Association of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints hosts a summer frolic at the National Guard armory on Saturday June 4 at 8 pm. Public invited with no admission. Delegations from Shreveport Alexandria Monroe and other towns showcase acts with hillbilly and recorded music. Cake baking and flower arranging contests planned. The Ladies Relief Society displays needlework to fund charitable work. Sunday June 5 district conference in Monroe with Elder Glenn G Smith and others attending. two sessions at 10 am and 2 pm. luncheon served after the morning session. Public invited.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.