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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1948

Page

4

The Hopkins Papers Revisit Roosevelt in Collier's Serial

A review of The Secret Papers of Harry L. Hopkins in Collier's Magazine notes Robert E. Sherwood's two samples illuminate Roosevelt from Pearl Harbor to Yalta. The piece highlights Sherwood's bias yet calls the excerpts insightful for readers near and far from wartime sentiment.

Roosevelt Frances Perkins James A. Farley Henry Morgenthau Cordell Hull Mr. Roosevelt Winston Churchill Harry L. Hopkins Collier's Magazine Robert E. Sherwood Hopkins Mr. Sherwood Sherwood United States Britain America France Hitler Pearl Harbor Yalta Franklin Roosevelt

Tarpon and the Lord: a Gulf of Mexico moonlit meditation

MARCO ISLAND Fla. A column blends faith and fishing as the speaker recalls seeking tarpon under a full moon on the Gulf of Mexico. He likens the tarpon’s leap to divine artistry and laments human limits, urging belief in the sunrise and a gentler view of life.

Hollywood Memoir on Fat Faces and Fame in 1940s

Column opens with Jimmie Fidler lampooning Hollywood body image and its impact on romance and the film industry. It notes perceived bias against overweight actors, cites historical lovers, and interweaves gossip about Cary Grant, Betsy Grant, Felice Ingersoll, and others, plus studio antics and upcoming projects.

Our Children By ANGELOPA IR

Teachers of commercial subjects should train pupils to spell correctly and write clear business notes. Focus on dictation, filing, following directions, and understanding office worker roles. Encourage practical habits. request P-14 leaflet via mail.

New Half Dollar Portrait of Franklin Aims for Public Use

The Mint director Mrs Nellie Taylor Ross explains Franklin would likely object to a portrait on coins but concedes two hundred years hence his image on US currency serves national service. The Franklin design was completed by Gilroy Roberts after Sinnock's death and will be minted in Philadelphia and Denver with a marked D for Denver. The piece will gradually replace the Liberty half and other notes discuss postal department scale and reach. The Nile crocodile is noted as Africa's deadliest wildlife killer.

Washington Benjamin Franklin Franklin Nellie Taylor Ross Mint Philadelphia Gilroy Roberts Denver

Questions and Answers on History and Facts

A reader quiz covers topics from Blair House guest accommodations and rubber sap color to Emperor penguin size, Protestant origins, troop carrier speeds, and America’s first play location. Answers include Blair House usage by the State Department, raw rubber as white, a 3 1/2 foot penguin up to 78 pounds, Diet of Speyer 1529 origin, troop aircraft speeds 100–120 mph and 800–1000 yards spread, and Cole's Tavern in Pungoteague Va in 1665.

Speyer America Cole's Tavern Pungoteague

Gold Diggers In NYC Turn Tiny Gold Dust To Big Profits

In Manhattan, indoor prospectors recover about $50,000 yearly from gold lost by jewelry firms. From floor sweepings to apron filters, floor coverings, and hair washing practices, plants reclaim micro gold in dust, water, and even shoe soles, with methods evolving to preserve the precious metal.

New York Manhattan West New York City W. Waters Schwab J. R. Wood & Sons Schwab Beauty and

Hollywood Couples Plan Anniversary Flight and More

Hollywood gossip notes Jeanette MacDonald and Gene Raymond plan to celebrate their 11th wedding anniversary with a Florida and West Indies flight, possibly on the 16th or 18th. Jeanette’s birthday follows, “Sun in the Morning” wrap, and a holiday ahead. Also: Barker buys an Air Corps obstacle course, Tom Drake and Mickey Rooney head to New York, Gloria Haley to visit her dad, and Joan Leslie vows to appeal a contract case to the Supreme Court if needed. Red Skelton tours, Autry show success, Como offered Buenos Aires deal refused, and other industry tidbits.

Jeanette MacDonald Gene Raymond Tyne Florida West Indies Tom Drake Mickey Rooney New York Mick Finian Tom Gloria Haley Jack Drake Joan Leslie United States Supreme Court Susan Hayward Las Vegas Jess Barker the Flamingo, Inc King F

Jesse D McDonald Valedictorian Of 1948 Jefferson Military College

Jesse D McDonald, son of Mrs Melba G McDonald of Bernice Louisiana, was named valedictorian of Jefferson Military College 1948 senior class in Washington Mississippi. He will receive his diploma and deliver the valedictory at 8 p m Thursday. He is adjutant to the staff, a two year basketball letterman, and plans to enter Louisiana State University School of Business in 1948.

Washington, Miss Jesse D. McDonald Jefferson Military College Washington Miss Melba G. McDonald Bernice Louisiana W. F. Grafton North 5Th St. Monroe Jefferson McDonald Boudreaux Bernice Grammar School Bernice High School Business Administration Louisiana State University

Columbia Town Election Set For June 15

Columbia La June 3 Special At a regular meeting of the town council arrangements were completed for the election of town officials on June 15 The commissioners named are Mrs J H Fisher Mrs J M Hawkins Sr and Mrs W B Reitzell Jr with W R Lively clerk R M Bob Irwin former mayor and R C McIlwain incumbents are announced candidates for mayor Present councilmen seeking reelection are A J Butler J D Caldwell W B Reitzell and O H Watson newcomers aiming for council seats are C Bridger R E Busch Ernest L Dollar S G Jarrell Norman McHardy and L M Shelton five are to be elected The only candidate who has qualified for marshal is Floyd Hodges while present marshal H B Prewitt retires after about sixteen years service

Columbia J. H. Fisher J. M. Hawkins W. B. Reitzell, Jr W. R. Lively R. M Bob” Irwin R. C. McIlwain A. J. Butler J. D. Caldwell W. B. Reitzell O. H. Watson Co. Bridger R. E. Busch Ernest L. Dollar S. G. Jarrell Norman McHardy L. M. Shelton Floyd Hodges H. B. Prewitt

Turnage Arrested on Theft Attempt Charge in Parish Jail

William Turnage of 1316 Olive Street was arrested Wednesday by sheriff's deputies and jailed on charges of attempting to commit a theft. Bond was set at $500. A stray note mentions a soft custard sauce for seasonal berries like raspberries blackberries and blueberries.

William Turnage Olive Street Sheriff's Department

Across clues for a word puzzle list

A scrambled crossword style clue set with multiple definitions. Entries include informal dance hailing dross of metal sunken fene back of the neck goodbye fish s org motion egg shaped on the high point also small valle measure of distance work with a hammer commenced drying over double barren broad smile plant enemy reliance feminine name fins conjunction by means of inner part of a stem vitiate walking sticks slave peel bark of the naner

Were Mulberry Ordinance and Puzzle Clues

Puzzle fragment listing terms and clues across topics like metal compounds Swiss canton river Egypt values torches and herbs. Contains cryptic items such as sword handle buckeye state dressed in armor and caesar and river names, seeking word matches or crossword solutions.

Hire Egypt

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