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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1943
Page
4
Hollywood notes on Hedy Lamarr marrying John Loder. MGM stars adapt to married life with less fanfare and more practical reception. The piece surveys industry attitudes, celebrity culture, and anecdotes about Beery Laughton Ball and other studio figures.
Northeast Junior College publishes the second semester honor roll for 1942 43. First honor list includes Lloyd Barron Frances De Tournillon Cecil C Depson Nan Drew and many others. Honorable mention features a large group of students and staff members.
Reporter Jack Stinnett recalls a weary observer asking what Congress does during wartime. He notes short sessions, few bills passed, and frequent adjournments as he walks the Senate corridors past 2:45 PM. The piece questions the House’s late starts and limited daily work.
In a flare of conflict over land claimed as a national monument, Wyoming Governor Lester Hunt vows to use state police to resist federal authorities. The Jackson Hole acreage includes 147 homes and 81 livestock owners reliant on cattle, horses, and ranching. The dispute follows Interior Secretary Ickes’ order signed by President Roosevelt, despite congressional opposition and legal limits.
A grim reminder that weather drives the nation’s food supply as floods devastate midwest crops, endangering output. The next twelve weeks will determine yield, with rains and sun shaping harvest prospects and insect threats looming over farming plans.
Henry McLemore notes England’s austerity clothes with tight gray flannel slacks that lack pockets and comfort. He compares fashion to war efforts, praising tailors yet lamenting restricted cloth and practicality. The piece highlights rationing’s impact on daily life and value shifts among soldiers and civilians.
Miss Sixteen falls out with her mother over a letter to an older man. The piece argues that the real issue is the trust and relationship between parent and child, not rules. Patri urges training for obedience from babyhood and suggests a booklet to obtain it.
A shopper plans to return the Austerity pants and tells the tailor that facing the future in a straight jacket for pants is impossible, a humorous note distributed by McNaught Syndicate, Inc.
A late era station grid lists programs and time slots from 5:45 p.m. through midnight. It notes serials like Captain Midnight and The Cavalcade of America, musical acts, news, comments, sports slots, and dramatizations with network changes and adjustments. The schedule includes multiple stations and hosts such as Fred Waring, Captain Midnight, War News, and Gracie Fields, reflecting a wartime radio lineup.
Dr C P Gray travels to Sewanee Tenn to see his son Prentice Gray graduate from the University of the South and begin a medical course at Tulane. Forsythe park will host the L B Faulk post of the American Legion building, a 93 by 44 foot red brick structure with large open porches and colonial touches designed to be among the souths finest posts.
The KBX lineup lists daily broadcasts from 2:00 p.m. through 1:05 a.m. with Crumit and Sanderson, Joe and Ethel Turp, Johnny Gart Trio, Green Valley U S A, Home Front Reporter, 225 News, and a variety of programs including Madelein Carroll Reads and Keep Home Fires Burning. Evening features Vox Pop, Gay Nineties Revue, Blondie, Love a Mystery, and News rounds.
The page poses questions and answers about government history and notable figures. It notes the London Gazette as the official organ of the British government, Judge Ben B. Lindsey’s juvenile court founding in 1901, Robert Todd Lincoln’s roles, Alaska population mix, the Flatiron Building, and local post rankings. It also mentions Mrs. E. T. Bramwell visiting Monroe.
Collinston La June 7 special The graduation exercises of Collinston High School were held eight seniors received diplomas Valedictorian Miss Joe Bruno spoke on Freedom from Fear Salutatorian Miss Ouida Thompson spoke on Freedom from Want Mary Ann Norsworthy spoke on Freedom of Speech Eula Mae Meeks spoke on Freedom of Religion A song Freedom Is U S A was performed by Willie Harper S B Simpson Helen Harkness Fontenot and John Lester Fontenot Diplomas presented by John LeFord principal Legionnaire D H McGee presented the annual medals to the top boy and girl in the senior class Ouida Thompson and S B Simpson recipients Fathers of both were veterans of World War I
Bishop James E. Freeman 76 longtime church leader and head of the Washington Episcopal diocese since 192? died yesterday near the National Cathedral he built after months of illness and a heart attack. A New York native, he worked in railroads before ministry and led congregations in Yonkers Minneapolis and Washington before becoming bishop. He raised most of the 12 million required to complete the cathedral. Funeral services will be conducted.
Washington reports 334 U S troops wounded in the North African theater. Nine Louisiana servicemen listed by name include Fontana, Guilbeau, Moore, Nix, Rivett, Ross, Smith, Sutter and others. Burial or memorial details noted for some, with home addresses and family connections.
Penny awakens in the north to a bright sky and wilds, feeling joyous as she journeys toward Fort St. John with Cleve. A wolf companion and a rain-soaked reunion follow, revealing Powell Ward and a determined search party ready to scour the wilderness for Penny and her companions.
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