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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1952
Page
4
Editorials discuss population rise and farm needs through 1975, urging efficiency, more fertilizer, credit, research, and better soil conservation. Leaders cite hybrid seeds, pesticides, machinery, and livestock handling as essential, with a focus on sustaining the world’s best-fed status.
Washington columnist notes Chester Bowles, once OPA director, returns from India praising bilateral hooks while pressuring New Delhi for more aid. The piece accuses Bowles of serving Indian interests, cites unmet Indian shipments of strategic materials, and criticizes Acheson and Truman for pushing more loans amid stalled monazite and jute shipments.
The essay urges accepting and guiding early sexual awareness in youths. It argues parents and teachers should provide safe, healthy outlets and open discussions, arranging regular social gatherings to reduce anxiety and help children understand their feelings as they mature.
Congressman Otto E. Passman said the House rules committee granted a rule on the Military Public Works bill, which includes Selman Field, with floor action expected Thursday. Authorities report 192 armed outlaws in West Java surrendered, described as ordinary bandits not linked to political groups.
Rumors of a plane crash five miles up the river from Mon roe near Riley's Camp proved groundless when investigators found the wreckage was the abandoned shell of a plane demolished years ago. The discovery linked to Bill Clinton’s 1947 death in a Stearman PT-17 converted for cotton dusting.
Reading stimulates thinking and develops character and behavior. Every child will benefit by reading good books. Released by the Bell Syndicate Inc.
A humorous memoir-style column recalls buying a hat in Honolulu with a feather band inspired by Bing Crosby. The narrator jokes about price shock of 420 for the band, cites ending with a modest 3.50 straw hat, and reflects on avoiding public embarrassment with clever excuse. The piece closes with a note about a new fowl-breeding farm near the ancient capital.
Frances Benjamin Johnston known as Kodak Kate, 88, died in New Orleans. A longtime Library of Congress associate, her archive of negatives and prints shaped early American architecture photography across the South. She kept travel plans for Washington and Georgia projects, recalling White House shoots from Harrison era and noting she was the first and last of the box camera brigade.
The Louisiana House voted 51 to 25 against a measure allowing LSU to spend surplus revenues from the soft drink tax on nonbond needs. Opponents argued the law required the funds to repay bonds while supporters cited an attorney general opinion and past appropriations.
At the Republican National Convention 1,206 delegates cast ballots with 604 needed for the nomination. AP tally shows Taft with 464, Eisenhower 390, others 130, and 209 uncommitted or disputed. Southern blocs may swing outcome. credentials and seating rulings loom, with Walter S. Hallanan announced as temporary chair.
Mrs. John Clark leads a Mississippi state advisory committee for the national Democratic Party and opens a state headquarters in Jackson. Rev. Otis Ashworth is chairman. They do not back any presidential candidate yet. States Rights Democrats back Sen. Richard Russell and may field their own ticket. Delegates chosen June 26. A minister declined to comment on potential recognition tied to an opposing slate. Cottage cheese provides protein calcium and phosphorus.
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