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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1949

Page

4

Monroe News-Star Rates and masthead notice

The Monroe News-Star lists subscription prices by mail and carrier, noting combinations with the Daily and Sun and Morning World, plus 1900s era postal information. It identifies the paper as an independent publication and includes contact details for departments and the managing editor.

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Economy Slash Sparks Debate Over European Aid Cut

The House reduced ECAs aid by 629.73 million dollars, with administration officials condemning the move as harming European recovery. A compromise allows the full 4.64 billion for ECAs to be spent faster, with potential extra funds later. Senate action pending.

House Senate Truman House Appropriations Acheson Paris Rayburn

Demaret Rates Hogan Nelson the Best Ever Golfers

Henry M Lemor quotes Jimmy Demaret praising Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson as the greatest golfers of all time. Demaret notes Hogan’s dominance, anecdotes about tournaments, and argues old timers would excel with modern equipment, while praising Demaret’s own rivalry and sportsmanship.

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The Red Menace sparks Hollywood debate in Fidler column

Jimmie Fidler discusses The Red Menace and its potential impact on anti communistic cinema. He warns Hollywood to let government agencies handle exposure while studios focus on entertainment. Mentions current stars and films, and notes past Footprint Walks and Beverly Hills High talent scouts.

Hollywood Herbert J. Yates Republic Studios Red Underground America

Our Children Vacation by Angelo Patri

Angleo Patri urges plans to occupy children during a long summer break. He argues homes and apartments offer little useful activity, and schools should shift to hands on work like handwork, gardening, swimming, hiking, drama, and art. He calls for community leaders, teachers, and parents to organize projects, exhibitions, and public appreciation. A book list by Dr Patri is offered via mail response.

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Demaret Endorses Benny Byron In Golf Backing

Demaret praises Benny and Byron as top contenders and vows lifelong support to help them beat any two rivals. He names Nelson as the greatest hitter and fiercest competitor seen, prioritizing him in selection. Distributed by McNaught Syndicate, Inc.

Demaret Benny Byron Granny Rice Nelson McNaught Syndicate, Inc

Puzzle Clue Grid Across Down With Many Entries

A cryptic style word puzzle lists across and down clues for a wide set of terms. Readers fill in categories from fruits to Greek islands, birds, metals, fabrics, and more, including historical places and cultural terms.

Constantinople Pacific Islands Aurora Pennesylvania Thhoneybee

Red Cross Veterans Volunteers Grow Nationwide

Washington reports a surge of male volunteers aiding veteran patients through the Red Cross. About 1,050 men aged 18 to 80, including retirees and a variety of professionals, donate time as teachers, entertainers, and activity leaders. Mrs. Joe Hume Gardner notes over 400 chapters coordinate these efforts, alongside VA staff to aid medical service for veterans.

Washington Red Cross The Joe Hume Gardner Red Cross Volunteer Services Red Cross Organization Gardner

Questions and Answers from a Historical Almanac

A compact Q and A panel explains how the Canadian senate is chosen and outlines other trivia. It covers the 96 life-nominated senate, 245 member House of Commons by province, details on the eyra wild cat from the Americas, Jefferson’s possible White House designs under A Z, the dwindling wild horse population in America, and the Continental Congress paper money origin behind the phrase not worth a continental.

Senate House of Commons Thomas Jefferson White House Villa Rotunda Vicenza England Continental Congress

Congress Talks Economy Yet Votes to Spend More

Washington June 6 reports show lawmakers talk of trimming government expenses but vote to raise funding across departments. Senate figures exceed House in treasury labor and river harbors spending while state justice and commerce see a slight cut. Debate highlights include pensions for veterans and possible salary cuts for Congress, with no final totals yet.

Washington Congress House Treasury and Post Office Departments Senate State, Justice and Commerce Departments Douglas Illinois Tydings Maryland Bridges New Hampshire Rules Committee

Mackenzie's Column Reflects on D Day Choices and Europe

DeWitt Mackenzie recalls the fifth anniversary of the Normandy invasion and the earlier debates among Stalin, Churchill, and others over where the assault should land. The piece considers how an alternate Mediterranean or eastern European focus might have altered postwar power, kept the United Nations from gridlock, and possibly prevented a cold war, ending with praise for the Normandy landing and its enduring significance.

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War reflections from Hal Boyle on St Lo courage and duty

Hal Boyle writes from St Lo France noting Americans and allies paid a high price five years earlier to free Europe. He argues freedom must be defended by power yet warns against moral impatience and selfishness, urging the United States to back the freedom principle for all and to prevent happiness from being reserved for a few.

ST. LO France America

We Americans who fought to drive the Germans from this town

A reflective wartime message asserts that liberty and shared humanity sustain wealth and power. It claims mutual forgiveness after destruction, vows to rebuild St Lo and the world, and emphasizes courage as the common salvation guiding united effort toward a living monument of order.

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Irene Dunne Wins Academic Honors

In Los Angeles on June 6 Mt. St. Marys College honored Irene Dunne with an honorary doctor of laws degree praising her as a Christian educator in film and charity work and as a loyal Catholic role model. She previously received Notre Dame's Laetare Medal as outstanding Catholic layperson.

Los Angeles Irene Dunne Mt. St. Mary's College Miss Dunne University of Notre Dame South Bend Ind

Parish to Open Summer Session Parish to Open Summer Session

Ouachita Parish summer school registration begins Tuesday at 9 am with Ouachita Parish High School faculty supervising. The 45 day program will cover English social sciences and mathematics to help students make up missing work.

Ouachita Parish High School

Ouachita Parish High School Session Led by Jack Hayes

Jack Hayes principal of Ouachita Parish High School will lead a session for students seeking to gain credits in advance of regular classes. The event aims to help ambitious students catch up or get ahead through guided study opportunities.

Jack Hayes Ouachita Parish High School

Donnie Woodward Dies From Burns at 10

Vernon Texas June 6 Donnie Woodward ten year old farm boy amid 70 percent burns survived a month before dying He had been under an oxygen tent since May 10 and received frequent blood transfusions He told his parents I want to live despite doctors saying he could not live after a brother accidentally set him ablaze while burning weeds

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