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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1949
Page
4
Fragmented text shows a telephone call instruction for a morning program. Readable pieces indicate a scheduled Sunday slot at eight o clock and contact by phone. No clear names, places, or organizations are readable to confirm specifics.
An editorial notes debate over whether Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr born abroad can be eligible for the presidency. It cites constitutional rules and prior rulings suggesting native-born or abroad-born children of American parents might qualify, arguing such children are Americans and could seek the presidency if residence rules are met. It closes with a tongue in cheek warning to expectant mothers.
Graduation week at the University of Colorado will feature a special award for wives of graduating veterans. Called P. H. T. for Putting Husbands Through, the honor certifies the wife as a graduate from the trials of supporting her husband through college and entitles her to corresponding rights and privileges.
Henry M'LeM ore recalls Grand Central Palace exhibit flaws and envisions a comical husband’s doghouse with sun porch, badminton court, hidden sling shot and trout pond. He imagines a device to stun a wife, then notes men may endure until wives soften.
Hollywood columnist notes Crosby’s infrequent appearances draw press scolding yet praises his quiet charitable acts with Bob Hope on Honor Caddie. He recalls Rita Hayworth’s romance with Aly Khan and observes press intrusion into star privacy, calling for restraint. The piece touches on Harold Lloyd reissue and industry nostalgia.
Angelo Patri comments on teenagers dating at fourteen and argues against early romantic commitments. He urges that youths should remain friends within groups, stressing growth, change, and maturity gaps. The piece recommends focusing on age appropriate guidance and notes a Dr. Patri leaflet on child growth records for readers.
A columnist enumerates quirky wishes from warmer blankets to a wingless chicken and gadgets to curb stubborn laundry starch. The speaker muses on mid life frictions and dreams up impossible devices while challenging readers to write their own column.
National water safety head Carroll Bryant warns of early season drownings as open water hazards emerge. He notes that most drownings occur in 7 to 10 foot water near shore and urges all Americans to learn to swim.
Washington June 7. Southwestern Gas and Electric Co Shreveport La was granted authority by the Securities and Exchange Commission to sell at competitive bidding 4 500 000 in 30 year first mortgage bonds and 25 000 shares of 100 per cumulative preferred stock. Funds from the offering are earmarked to meet construction costs and pay off 2 000 000 in bank borrowings.
A reader quiz lists facts: a bomb falls in 19 seconds from one mile altitude. upper lake region around Lake Michigan Huron and Superior, lower around Erie Ontario. Cullinan diamond found in 1907 weighing over 3000 carats. congressional chaplains get a small salary. Flag Day chosen for June 14 1777 adoption. Mt Aconcagua is highest in the western hemisphere at 22834 feet. thunderstorms occur worldwide though rare at the poles.
James Marlow reports on the Supreme Court decision allowing a judge to sentence a murderer to death despite a jury's life-imprisonment recommendation. The piece raises due process questions, notes a dissent, and ponders how background and environment influence criminal responsibility and punishment.
Polish employment figures rose to a record 10,534,000, with state industry employment increasing from 1,869,000 in June 1946 to 2,708,000 in June 1948. Farm industry workers grew from 174,900 in 1946 to 268,000 in 1948.
DeWitt Mackenzie discusses a possible shift in Soviet policy as Molotov is placed in charge of Orient affairs. Moscow may progressively bring Mao Zedong's China into the Soviet orbit, using tempered diplomacy and material assistance rather than force, impacting China’s relations with the West.
Hal Boyle recalls Normandy under Allied presence, noting how land and people bear war’s imprint. He contrasts William the Conqueror’s memory with Eisenhower’s recent visit, saying natives remain rugged, independent farmers who value harvests, cider, and calvados. The piece reflects on Americans as transients and Normans as enduring, practical people.
The piece portrays a Norman peasant who continues routines amid global ruin fears. He remains bonded to land, milk, and family, while war scars fade into lush fields. Generations adjust, memories fade, and the battlefield becomes memory only, leaving life to proceed as before.
A compact solve list from yesterday’s puzzle blends play on words with crossword style clues. Across and down entries include terms like lettuce variety, attorney style titles, and common phrases. Answers span food, travel, and everyday actions.
Hollywood report states actress Paulette Goddard filed for divorce in Mexico from Burgess Meredith, though she retains uncertainty over a Cuernavaca decree. She arrived from Mexico City denying earlier claims, noting no plans to sue in the United States while the couple remains separated after a long civil split.
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