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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1946
Page
2
Louisiana lawmakers debated funding for flood control and school aid, weighing a three cent gas tax against a sales tax boost. A plan would earmark funds for education and parishes, with officials noting rising costs and a pending surplus. The push highlighted teacher salaries and future revenue projections amid ongoing flood and floodplain projects across multiple basins.
The report notes court officials expect ballot irregularities to be well below the 2 011 000 majority announced by the interior ministry. Royalists allege multiple ballots and denial of voting certificates while accusing leftists of pressuring for a quick ruling. Also, Umberto and Queen Marie Jose with four children arrived in Lisbon and will stay in Sintra.
House Ways and Means Committee weighs multiple tax bills led by Rep Morris A Lottinger and Rep F J Heintz. A $9 million school appropriation from surplus plus $2.5 million from the half cent tax is proposed with a one cent sales tax for one year starting August 1 1947. Other bills would regulate intrastate gas sales, fix well head prices for fuels, and align with a minority revenue code report.
The army links Major Watson to the Kronberg castle gem theft and reports that Colonel Durant and his WAC wife confessed their roles. Loot recovered includes gems moved to a Chicago locker and other items mailed to the United States amid a romance that culminated in marriage.
The author blames fans and promoters for a volatile street culture around Sinatra, noting jittery crowds and emotional reactions. He contrasts with Benny Goodman and warns against sensationalism while acknowledging Sinatra's shift toward anti prejudice rhetoric.
Court president Mihailo Djordjevic presides as three military judges hear the trial of Draja Mihailovic. Defendants sit on benches while attorneys are appointed or declined. Mihailovic mentions his birth date April 27, 1883 as testimony begins. Public Prosecutor Milos Minie leads the case for the state.
Seamen Curran and union officials announce a possible walkout at 12:01 a m Friday night if ship operators do not offer a shorter work week. The 40-man national council approved the policy and ordered port actions including soup kitchens as talks continue with C I O leaders and Philip Murray.
Frees in Five Tetterine ad guarantees relief from eczema ringworm surface rashes athlete's foot scabies or insect bites within five minutes. Buy from any druggist or Shoptrine Co Savannah Ga for 60 cents. if not relieved, keep the box and get your 60 cents back.
In Hawaii on June 10 1946 a bird built a nest from glassy threads formed when volcanic eruptions project liquids into the air. The fine threads carried by the wind created an unusual nest structure.
Aggressive claim on quick relief from headaches neuralgia and muscular pains with BC formula. Notes sedative effect for simple nervousness. Mentions 10c and 25c sizes and directs use as directed and physician consultation if pains persist.
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