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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1944
Page
4
Hollywood columnist reflects on cinema as a global cultural bridge after WWII. He urges film makers and theater owners to favor foreign productions to better share ideas, reduce conflict, and enrich audiences. The piece mixes light celebrity notes with industry satire and a censor story.
The Monroe News-Star declares independence and impartial reporting. It lists advertising representatives in major cities and provides evening telephone lines for news and business office contacts.
American Medical Association reports evidence that high caffeine intake may promote stomach ulcers in susceptible people. Northwestern researchers found caffeine raises stomach acid, especially in ulcer patients, with mixed results in normal subjects and potential diagnostic value. Cream and sugar reduced acid effects, caffeine content varies by beverage.
A lighthearted column surveys James Caesar Petrillo head of the American Federation of Musicians as he argues that any handling of a wax disc with music falls under union control. Engineers contest, threat of walkout, while the piece speculates on postwar job growth for musicians and related trades.
OWI reports German attempts to influence neutrals and a 1943 birthrate pep talk from the German high command as part of plans akin to 1918 Prussian militarism. The Allies warn against softness or sympathy for Germany, urging pursuit of Prussian and Nazi leaders to prevent another war.
The article notes an official estimate of eight and a half million dollars in damage from an accidental bombing of Schaffhausen, Switzerland. It invites comparison with Berlin raids to reflect on the perceived effectiveness of aerial warfare.
Mrs Henry McLemore writes from Daytona Beach about writing four columns weekly despite knee injuries. She describes falls, ointment treatment, the strain of composing, and jokes about Henry McLemore’s task in the navy as she notes life, humor, and daily routines during wartime.
Eastern War Time program changes reflect network corrections. The daily lineup spans dramas, mysteries, news, music, and serials from 6 PM to late night featuring Captain Midnight, The Lone Ranger, Five Minutes Stories, Information Please, and The Cavalcade of America among others with guest stars and dance music blocks.
A plea to keep youth in school after graduation. The author argues education builds strength and opportunity, warns against early entry into the job market, and emphasizes continued schooling to shape a capable nation. The piece notes Patri’s booklet on obedience and offers a copy through a mail request.
A columnist recalls knee injuries from constant thinking and defends roughing it for a daily piece. He jokes about expense accounts and the toll on his knees while lamenting the war’s duration and the peculiar burdens of journalism.
E R Dick Pope 48 a Home Insurance Company of New York state agent and Monroe area figure died at his New Orleans home Sunday at 7 am He was a native of Cason Texas and funeral services will be held there Tuesday He is survived by his wife and they had no children
The Seabee muster in Ireland lists a long name from Akron Ohio. Seaman Second Class William Carl Sekermestrovich introduces himself proudly saying his name and that he is not sweating it. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Mike Sekermestrovich and has four brothers also in service.
The KWKH listing shows a full day of CBS network offerings and local programs. Notable items include RayMont Scott Show, Red Cross Presents, Jeri Sullavan songs, Ed Sullivan Entertains, Gay Nineties Revue, Blondie, Love a Mystery, and Tony Pastor's Orchestra with multiple music blocks and news updates throughout the day.
S/Sgt. Carl Bennett Guinn of Swartz is overseas after undergoing central depots processing prior to overseas duty. He trained in security, hygiene, health facilities and recreation guidance as part of his preparation for serving abroad. Ragan Casper DeFreese of West Monroe is at Great Lakes for naval indoctrination and boat training with aptitude tests deciding future assignment.
President Roosevelt taps James Vincent Forrestal for the Navy post amid broad support on Capitol Hill. A Democrat with Wall Street roots, Forrestal earned respect in Congress for candor and concise answers while serving as under secretary. His quiet demeanor and pursuit of anonymity endear him to both parties.
A Q and A recap covers George Washington rank as lieutenant general and note that full general was established by Congress in 1799 with no record of promotion. It lists Cy Young as the games won leader with 511 victories and cites 1881 as the Red Cross founding year with three national societies. It mentions wartime use of ersatz flavorings by U S manufacturers and defines sericulture as raising silkworms.
The International Gas Products Company Inc builds a large carbon plant near Mangham in Richland parish with new officer housing. Three officers move from Monroe to new quarters Olmvier Welch C O Welch and J G Lambert. Union Oil Mill plant in West Monroe to nearly double output using 10 freight cars daily. Confederate Veterans W H Awl aged 80 returns from Charlotte N C after attending the national convention. A testing machine for anti aircraft shell fuses reduces factory duds from 30 percent to one tenth of one percent.
Pvt Leila M Holcombe of Altus Army Airfield along with her sister Pvt Susie Sanford joined the women's army corps last November to aid the war effort. Holcombe credits WAC life with varied work, new friends and flexible rules she finds manageable after adaptation.
Washington June 12 45 The draft system is re structured to create a common pool of available men after July 1. Inductees will not be assigned to a service until orders arrive, allowing both branches to draw from the same pool. Selective Service cites unequal draws under separate pools as the reason for change.
A fragmented crossword style list presents several paired clues mixing numbers and letter patterns. It includes entries such as High card versus Ancient capital and Crustacean, plus multiple inconsistent fragments suggesting a broad, puzzling wordplay page with various hinted answers and social language errors.
A cryptic crossword set with numbered clues spans topics from animal fat and weight to roofing terms and ancient festivals. The grid yields answers such as fat, stone, join, roof, marrow, and festival, guiding readers to complete the puzzle through cross referenced letters and common word forms.
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