Hollywood to blame stars for war tour pullbacks
Jimmie Fidler criticizes top film stars for repeatedly delaying publicity tours of army camps since Pearl Harbor. He mocks specific celebrities and the culture of publicity stunts, noting two years of excuses and a lack of genuine sacrifice amid a housing shortage anecdote in a Paramount cafe.
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Pearl Harbor
Guible
Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood
Arturo de Cordova
Barry Fitzgerald
Paramount Cafe
Cordova
Fitzgerald
Arturo
de Cordova
Keynoter Urges Unity Against Internal Party Strife
A Mississippi Democratic meeting urged moderation over factional fights between New Dealers and anti-New Dealers. Speakers warned that adopting a racial social equality plank could alienate Southern voters and called for unity to preserve the Southern Democratic birthright. Presidential electors named at caucuses were mostly anti-New Deal, with delegates to be elected for the state convention and at large slots to be filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Tom J. Tubb
West Point
Curtis M. Swango
Panola
Frank Everett
Indianola
J. B. Perry
Grenada
Rich Russell
Magee
John Backetram
Lekesville
Bill McLain
McComb
Congresseman
Thomas L. Bailey
T. G. Bilbo
James Eastland
Des Gates
Roosevelt says no new casual ties to U S naval craft
In a pool broadcast from England correspondent Stanley Richardson reports that President Roosevelt stated there have been no additional casual ties to United States naval craft since those announced yesterday. He noted losses up to noon yesterday included two destroyers and a tank landing ship.
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New York
Stanley Richardson
England
American Networks
United States
Roosevelt
Seersucker Debate in Congress Sparks Public Critique
A column condemns a Congressional argument over wartime seersucker garments as petty amid hardship. It contrasts lawmakers with American women praised for generosity and restraint, arguing wartime clothing quality is secondary to broader liberation from Nazi oppression.
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Casino
Tony
Pied Ag Bertley
New Jersey
Hartley
POV
Hartey
Amero
Dar
Dioitly
Jessie Sumner
Miss Jaumer
Alvin O'Roucki
Wisconsin
Verve
Harper's
Wathington
Tseir
Congress
Seersucker
Nazi nuclear breach stirs outrage over Allied airmen killings
A wartime report from Sweden attributes a Nazi atrocity to German civilians aiding parachuting Allied airmen’s deaths. The incident inflames civil opposition to Hitler’s brutality and renews calls for countermeasures, though planners warn vengeance alone won’t secure relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drebbe
Sweden
Hiter
Ger
Alphabetical ey take over in Europe after invasion
The report describes a new Allied task force named G-5, including hundreds of American and European residents and officials, to secure territory evacuated by the Nazis. It notes fragility of coordinating with French leaders like De Gaulle and the need to stabilize affairs in France amid lingering tensions and purging debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
de Gaule
de Gaulle
Ubon
Hime T
Unclear fragmentary wartime broadcast notes
The readable text hints at a World War II era broadcast discussing mood and morale issues. It mentions Vic Lincoln, General Grant, and an Allied offensive, but details are fragmented and hard to verify.
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Eitier
Vic Lincoln
Grant
Fragmented OCR Paging Note Reflects Personal Column Content
The readable passages show a personal column style with references to Henry McLemore, social evenings, and vivid reminiscences. Mentions to by laws, a Dane and by a priest, Venice visit, and a dated informal tone suggest a domestic or social column fragment. Names and places include Henry McLemore and Venice.
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Henry McLemore
Betona Seach
Hetney Soty
Mit
Amerivisis
Weaster
Stey
Kulegh
Gance
Fockins
Navy
Tyc
Mery
Venice
Washington State Crew Returns From Olympic Victory
An account set in St Marks Square features Henry and a writer observing the Washington State crew after their Olympic win. A heat race with gondoliers ends with the Italian rowers taking the prize and the crew enjoying a shoestring European tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
St. Marks
Washington State
St. Marks Cathedral
Kenny
Rensy
Beth
Europe
Beths
Radio schedule excerpt with numerous program notes
A dense OCR radio timetable lists shows for June 7 including news segments, music, serials, theater, and dance programs. It names multiple hosts, performers, and sponsors and references regional stations and time blocks throughout the day.
Radio Schedule Fragments and Show Lineup Listings
A fragmented radio schedule lists local programs and network shows with times and host names such as Joyce Jordan and Raymond Soot Show. It includes musical programs by Harry James and Frank Sinatra, news bulletins from AP and CBS, and various local entertainment segments across afternoon to late night slots.
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Hell
Hain Will
The
Smith& Three
Jack Armstrong
Seca Hound
Chive Carter
Farryil Berial
Drage Ee
Ieee Va Apiain
S-borg
Quincy Dhowe
Tesa Deer
Dioy
Harricane
Catthen
Muscey
Tim Healy
West Sporni
Eddies
Titus Ted
Basie
Coonte Aswel
Falton Lewis, Jr
Corns
Cys the
Jearson Pamily
Miles T—Crrol Sviers
Honge
Basy Acer. Com
Kanicit
Westela Liaks
Mon Eauua
Mariernivstle
Koltenburn
OOM
Nbe
Mr. Any Mrs. North
Ransie Catle Ore
Red Barber
Cis Vaddos
Big Cech Brown
Jean Hersholt
Dr. Christian
Ebs
Xavier Cugat
Nbs
Cig
Eife Cantor
Joseph Winninger
Gabriel Heatter
Cormment
Nick Carter
Mr. D.striet
Jack Carson
Gorst
Cone
Raymond Gram
Blu Royal
Gunnikon
Conn Whitmer
Sally Sy Eorland
Ny Dance Music Orchestra
Wies
Wwe
Nhe
Vallrty Tio Nee
Cheeblu Yews
Orel
Ozark Mountaineer
Radio Dot and Smokey
KWKH
Tennessee Roedown
AP News
News of the World
Husica
efi—Heay Werk Aleditations
Your Farm
Melody Rouse
Brigit Het
Kate Smith
CBS
Big S.ster
Romence
Helen Trent
Our Gai
Ernie Sqn
Portia
Life
Joyce Jordan
Young
Maione
Mary Marlin
Irene Beasley
Americas School of the Air
Bill Costello
News Ces
Radio Dot
Raymond Soot
Dunn
Cornel
John Loca
Lyn Murray
Convair
the World Today
Joseph Harsch
Victory Trio
Loca
Harry James
Music Makers
Alen Jones
Frankie Carle
Dr Christian
Bill Henry
Frank Sinatra
Marion Gould
Il Love
Wkhcalld
Brahms
George Olsen
Public reception at St Francis Sanatorium announced
Five lines note a public reception scheduled for Thursday from 4 to 9 30 PM at the St Francis Sanatorium annex with interior work and curtains being arranged. Also reported is Louisiana Ice and Coal Company buying the People's Ice Company for 15750 dollars, consolidating Monroe West Monroe ice plants. The 12th model of the P 338 Lightning fighter is described with power, climb rate, and range improvements.
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St. Francis Sanitarium
Louisiana Ice and Coal Company
West Monroe
Monroe
People’s Ice Company
SA Trinion Street
People’s
DeSferd Street
American Service Company
Louisiana Senator Opposes New Levee Plan
Paul Wooten reports Senator Ransdell carried a protest to the president against a proposed guide levee from Eudora Arkansas toward the Mississippi River, a 20 mile route. The plan would extend a 75 mile plug section at the Boeuf basin head, creating a levee three feet lower than standard along a large sector.
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New Orleans Times- Picayune
Paul Wooten
Washington
Senator Ransdell
Louisiana
Eudora
Ark
Mississippi River
Ransdell
Jadwin
Wooten
Boeuf Basin
Maverick Leads Small Business War Production Push
Maury Maverick head of the Smaller War Plants Corp advocates early civilian reconversion, warns against squeezing small firms, and plans subcontracts, loans, and labor solutions to help small business survive war to peace transition. He stresses cautious pace until Germany falls and vows to defend the overall economic system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maury Maverick
Congress
San Antonio
War Plants Corp
Washingtn
Ierick
Maverick
Germany
SWPC
Answers from a wartime trivia roundup
The column lists questions and blunt numeric answers on topics from Rome population to British Parliament composition. It covers merchant vessel care costs, Polish councils under occupation, average ages of American troops, and U S trade ranking with Argentina.
Service News From England Reveal Training To Overseas Duty
Lt. David E. Riddle of Morrilton Arkansas undergoes rigorous processing at an air service command control depot in England. He studies security, hygiene, recreation, and chaplain lectures as part of pre overseas preparation. Nurse Lt. Robertis Lee of Waterproof Louisiana, assigned to a US Army general hospital in England, earns first lieutenant rank after training and overseas deployment with the hospital preparing for continental assault. Her father J M Lee resides in Waterproof.
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England
David E. Ridsteel
Jehu Carter
Mortee
Air Service Command
Riddle
Gls
America
Arkansas Fuel Oil Co
European Theater OF Operations
Rovertis Lee
Waterproof
United States Army General Hospital
Lee
Charity Hospital School of Nursing
New Orleans
Army
Army Nurse Corps
Station
Camp Claiborne
J. M. Lee
Invasion Troops Paid in French Francs for France Assault
American invasion troops were paid in franc notes issued by the Bank of France for the assault on France. Denominations included 5, 50, 129 and 500 francs with values up to $10. Notes dated 1944 bore "series de 1944" and "emis en France" and featured the French motto. Each note carried a counterfeiting warning.
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United States Coast Guard
France
Bank of France
Monroe City Tax Sale of Immovable Property 1944
The City of Monroe Louisiana will conduct a public sale of delinquent 1943 taxes on immovable properties at 11 a.m. June 24 1944 at the City Hall front door listing numerous parcels with assessed taxes, interest and costs. Mortgage creditors receive notice of impending sale and are urged to act to protect their liens.
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Monroes
State of Louisiana
Ouachita
Monroe
Louisieana
Allen Est
O. K. Winnfield
Cole Adda
Will
Ll. R. Powers
Adams St
Brasw M R
Alexandria
Fairview
Mary
Maryland
Cann
Archie
Millers
North St
Savings Bank & Trust Company
Laytons
Stone Ave
11Th St
Christie
Margie
Crest
Roy
Cook
Ducan
Riverside
Trigit
Booth Side
Kinley Ave
Guy
Adda
Luia
Wilson Williams
Guerherve
FP L. le
Hudson Home
Adin
Hudson Ave
Ouachita Cotida
Ouachita Addn
Ceider
Laira
Asia Inc
Sobdiv
Fitsider Guinea
Costa
Mary M
Dreyfus
Terest
E. A. Alto
Powera
P A & & Assn
Texas Ave
Peoples
Enerys
Lee Ave
Millers S
Subaiv
Prminudda
Ks Adda
Ana i Corta
Hudson
Percy
Poag
Louisiana
Lowslane
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