Editorials Mr Clark Mystery Man From Monroe
An editorial satirizes a mysterious supporter called Mr Clark from Ouachita Parish influencing Louisiana legislative maneuvers. It traces his alleged role in bills on Northeast State College and teacher pay while noting Holt's references to the figure amid gas tax and salary increase debates. The piece mocks secrecy around Mr Clark and affirms his supposed stance on segregation.
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Louisiana
Ben Holt
Rapides Parish
Ouachita Parish
Clark
Northeast State College
Louisiana State University
Rep. Holt
Monroe
Louisiana Teachers’ Association
Rep
Holt
LTA
Rapides
Mr. Clark
What Gives On The Little Hatch Act
Analyzes Governor Earl Long administration stance on the Little Hatch Act and civil service reforms in Louisiana. Questions motive behind opposition to repealing the act while noting past wreckage and restoration, with caution about trust in the current move. Includes broad commentary on newspapers and reading habits of the era.
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Earl Long
Long
House
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Recalled Wedding From 28 Years Ago
A reminiscence of a 28 year old wedding recounts details from the couple’s early life. The narrator describes the bride Elinor Dunning, budget constraints, a Morris Plan loan, and a honeymoon detour to Atlantic City. The piece blends humor and nostalgia with vivid domestic vignettes.
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Wall Street
Daily Mirror
Elinor Dunning
St. John’s School
St. Dominick’s Academy
Jersey City
Morris Plan
Kensington Avenue
Ludwig Bauman
John Wayne
Edgar Parmelee
St. John’s Church
Shen Lee
Jersey Journal
Grace Corrigan
Grace
Elinor
Elks Club
Fred
Washington
Atlantic City
Gilbey's
King Ibn Saud's Gift To Roosevelt Lessons From A Stolen Horse
Los Angeles scene recalls King Ibn Saud gifting Franklin D Roosevelt Arabian horses and a mare to Elliott Roosevelt with unclear title. George Stratton recounts the journey of Halal and mares across Texas, Arizona, and California amid wartime transport, celebrity guests, and shifting ownership claims. The tale blends humor with doubt over legal title and who currently owns the animals while noting Stratton’s health and past roles in Chicago policing.
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Los Angeles
George Stratton
Chicago
Halal
Texas
Arizona
California
Pacific
King Ibn Saud
Franklin D Roosevelt
Gulf Coast
Houston
Stratton
Blaze
Elliott
U. S
Washington
Los An
Faye Emerson
Straton
Ten
Grand Canyon
Mr. Stratton
White House
Roosevelt
Mr. Starr
Tucson
Answering the next war in biblical prophecy
Billy Graham states salvation through Jesus is sure and that prophecy shows the world ending dramatically but does not confirm that the next war will be the final one. Wars and rumors of wars may continue with several intervening conflicts. the emphasis is on readiness for any outcome.
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G. I
Jesus Christ
Union shop forces Emporium worker to choose job or beliefs
Larue I Berfield of Sylvania Electric in Emporium Pennsylvania faces job loss after 19 years for not joining the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers union. He argues a union shop violates his civil defense oaths and constitutional rights, while the CIO defends the union’s action amid wartime defense work. Senator Johnston plans to study the case and push remedial legislation.
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Washington
Larue I. Berfield
Sylvania Electric Corporation
Emporium
Pennsylvania
Fifth Air Force
Southwest Pacific
Berfield
Congress
Senate Subcommittee On Internal Security
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America
CIO
American Civil Liberties Union
Senate Subcommittee
Olin D. Johnston
South Carolina
Social Security Q and A from Harrisburg column
Readers ask about dependents and benefits for aged parents and veterans. Advice covers eligibility rules for dependents, wage limits, retirement recomputation, and the interaction of Social Security with Railroad Retirement. Includes guidance on notifying offices and burial rights in National Cemeteries.
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M. A
Brattleboro, Vt
How To Keep Well TV Health and Child Learning
Dr Theodore R Van Dellen answers readers questions on disease prevention with a caution on TV use. Roaches nesting in sets and deep vein thrombosis from long viewing are discussed along with studies by Paul Whitty on children TV habits. The piece urges balanced programs and warns against blaming TV for emotional issues.
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van Dellen
Journal of the American Medical Association
Whitty
Don’t Push Her Into Kindergarten to First Grade
Mrs G asks if a child one month short of five should skip kindergarten and enter first grade next September. A physician and school principal should judge, but the advisor says no harm if she can keep up with the class and is healthy.
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Colton
Calif
National Cemetery
Cataract Removal Advisable for Elderly Patient
Mrs. M A writes that her 74 year old mother has cataracts and asks if removal is wise. The reply states it is advisable if she remains reasonably well and can gain vision for her remaining years.
Kidney surgery wound drains long after operation
The note explains common causes of prolonged drainage after kidney removal, mainly infection and festering stitches, and dismisses concerns about retained surgical items. It also includes a health tip about a brisk walk and a personal query about Social Security benefits tied to prior marriages.
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W. T
Monroe News-Star History and Staff Details
The Monroe News-Star dates back to 1891 with founders Sare and John D Ewing. It lists publishers Wilson Ewing and Edmund G Brown among leadership, notes AP affiliation and staff roles, and declares independence and impartial reporting policy.
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John D Ewing
Wilson Ewing
Monroe
News-Star—World Publishing Corporation
Olive and
North Fourth St
Robert Ewing, Jr
Williamh. Bronson
Richard Hale
Edmund G. Brown
Jack Gates
Walter B. Hatten
Associated Press
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