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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1947

Page

2

Monroe News-Star Independent and Impartial Daily

The Monroe News-Star declares itself an independent newspaper printing news impartially and supporting what is right, opposing what is wrong regardless of party politics. It provides contact details for the STAR or MORNING WORLD and notes its Associated Press affiliation and wide advertising network.

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Hollywood Glee Over Friendly Bankers Newscast

Jimmie Fidler scoffs at villains in films and praises bankers for kindness toward the public. He jokes congressmen need sympathy, then shares assorted Hollywood gossip on Rosenbloom Baer Feud Grable James Korvin Belita Wayne Dana Andrews Baxter Savo Henreid and Irene Dunne with notes on projects and incidents.

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Government Budget Bureau Shapes Federal Staffing and Schedules

The Budget Bureau controls payroll sizes and shifts for 218000 federal workers, coordinating with agencies and transit firms to ease congestion. It sets overall personnel ceilings, drafts yearly estimates, and apportions funds through Congress, with large civilian staffs in Defense.

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Studio chiefs weigh future of high cost epics at Fox

Hollywood reports Head executives of 20th Century Fox meet to decide whether to continue expensive epics or shift to more low cost productions as theater receipts drop. Ginger Rogers discusses It Had to Be You set while mentions of Joel McCrea Loretta Young and Danny Kaye appear.

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No Charge For Sympathy in Immigration Quota Debates

The piece notes two bills in committees to admit about 100,000 displaced persons yearly under unused WW II quotas, arguing America could help blameless homeless Europeans while addressing concerns about communists and public charges. It cites current quotas and history of admissions 1940-46.

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Air power lag amid rapid jet era threatens national security

The piece argues current U S air forces lag in jet era progress and weapon tech. It warns air readiness survivability hinges on faster development of bombs guns and guidance missiles, noting no lack of funding but a dangerous readiness gap as speeds rise toward 900 miles per hour.

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Threat to Railroads Risks Public Fare Increases and Bankruptcies

Railroads warn non operating unions may seek wage hikes surpassing 500 million dollars, risking public burden as costs rise. With 55 percent of expenditures going to wages and freight traffic high, any downturn could push many lines into deficits and trigger more bankruptcies, affecting the national economy.

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Prophets Forecast Far Future War Concepts By Youths

General Eisenhower appoints a private panel of unnamed young officers to imagine warfare in 23 years. They will interview soldiers and scientists and may consult science fiction authors for ideas.

Eisenhower Ike

Sugar Rationing Near End As July 4 Looms

Washington forecasts say sugar rationing may end by July 4 with Republicans pressing to conclude the program. Warehouses bulge as domestic crop prospects improve and a freer sale is foreseen. Cuba anticipates a bumper 1947 crop while cane and beet producers expect near record harvests in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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Our Children by Angelo Patri on Handedness

A companion piece argues left handed children face mild inconveniences but should not be forced to switch. It links language learning to handedness and urges allowing natural use of both hands, praising hands as a path to civilization and personal development. It ends with a paid offer for Dr Patri’s leaflet on relationships to other children.

Sugar stocks to reach ten million tons by January

The report notes increased supply including Hawaii and the Philippines still rebuilding sugar production. U S sugar stocks are projected to hit 10,000,000 tons by January 1, versus prewar consumption of 7,000,000 tons annually. With ample supplies, there is no reason to retain controls, but Congress may still keep them without removal.

Hawaii Philippines United States Congress

Foreign buyers resist high American prices abroad

The article notes that foreign buyers are following U S shoppers by resisting high prices for American goods. It suggests that while the United States increases financial aid to poorer nations, American dollars are being spent prudently abroad.

Arcane Radio Schedule Survives in Busy Louisiana Broadcast

An extensive KWKH Arkansas Louisiana Texas Jubilee radio grid lists programs from morning news with Harmie Smith to the Texas Jubilee era segments, plus world and farm news, music, dramas, and sports. It closes with a natural history note about Falcons and the geologic timescale.

Ark-La-Tex Radio Ranch Boys Hirmie Smith Biues Judy, Grace and Jean Miranda—Haylett Harmie Smith Bailes Bros Grand Slam Kate Smith Big Sister Helen Trent KateUliscay Evelyn Winters David Harun Stapleton Melody Ranch Boys Memory Jane Arthur Godfrey Garber's Oven Robert Trout Vandercook Eric Sevareid Snarts Eddie LeMar B. Henry Dick Haymes Haymes We Photographer Renaders Lowell Thomas Jack Smith Claude Thornhill Oey Kern Veterans Administration Tommy Thompson Martin Agronsky Breakfast Club The Listening Post Tom Brenneman Galen Drake Ted Malone Matt Bennett Bankhage Hal McIntyre Curt Massey Walter Kiernan Gordon MacRae Edwin C. Hill Tommay Thompson Cliff Edwards Dick Tracy Sky King Jack Armstrong Lum & Abner Earl Godwin Joe Hasel Leighton Noble Orch Stevens Orch Palmer House Graemere Trio ABC

Radio Programs Overview and Time Zone Notes

This item outlines network radio program timing using Eastern Standard Time with adjustments for Central and Mountain zones. It notes local stations may shift relay times to fit schedules and that last minute changes are not included.

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Radio Schedule Fragments From KMLB Station Lineup

A list of KMLB 1440 program slots from morning to afternoon shows, songs, news segments, and hostive segments. The readable items outline a dense schedule including news, music, and variety programs across the day.

Radio Schedule Details and Cited Weather Note

A dense radio programming list from KNOE with numerous local and NBC hour by hour slots. It includes programs from Bill Nettles to Melody Theatre and a closing weather update. A Cornell University finding notes heavy showers reducing hay feed value by up to 38 percent.

Bill Nettles Dixie Blue Boys Plantation Tex Ritter Victorious Living Nelson Olmstead NBC Joyce Jordan Fred Waring Tlora Lawton Fehoes The Tropics Drew Pearson Netro County Knoe Melody Theatre Fd Miller John McVane America Clem McCarthy Hollywood Reporter John W. Vandercook Clevelanaires Three Suns Abdbatt & Costello Eddie Cantor Richard Harkness Cornell U Find

Crossword Puzzle Clue Set and Answers

A dense list of across and down clues covers topics from confidence and idols to nautical terms and botanical names. Includes entries like shore, Indian mulberry, por ous rock, Asiatic trees, steamship abbr, biblical country, evergreen tree, perfu me with burning spices, and various misc items.

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