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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1948

Page

3

Arrest of Pvt. Thomas H. Henderson by Sheriff A W O L

Pvt. Thomas H. Henderson, 22, of route 1 West Monroe, arrested by sheriff deputies shortly after 10 p m Tuesday for being absent without leave from Barksdale Field Shreveport. He admitted departing May 21 and was jailed until transfer to Barksdale Field authorities.

Pvt Thomas H. Henderson Route 1 West Monroe Sheriff's Department Barksdale Field Shreveport

Tech Students to Visit Idaho

Ruston June 16 Special Three members of the Sigma Kappa sorority at Louisiana Tech are en route to Idaho for a visit and alumni events.

TECH Idaho Ruston Sigma Kappa Sorority Louisiana Tech

Sun Valley Trip for Sigma Kappa Diamond Jubilee

Ruth Gill Homer Betty Miller Monroe and Jayne Hodge of Ruston depart Rus ton by train to attend a national Sigma Kappa convention marking the 75th anniversary in Sun Valley Idaho from June 17 to 22. They plan to connect at Omaha with a Chicago special for the western journey and will stop in Denver on the return. The Triangle notes Sun Valley as the newest resort host for the Diamond Jubilee gathering.

Sun Valley Idaho Ruth Gill Homer Betty Miller Monroe Jayne Hodge Ruston Omaha Chicago Denver The Triangle Sigma Kappa

Convention Promises Thrilling Meet at Colby Resort

The report anticipates the convention to be our most thrilling since Colby Kans Golden Jubilee of 1924 with plans including an ice show and a ski lift ride up the mountains alongside business matters.

Colby Kans

National Guard Seeks Members for Medical Detachment

Lt. William B. Rainer states the 199th Infantry Regiment medical detachment seeks about 45 enlistees aged 17 to 34. Vacancies, pay, training, and advancement prospects are outlined, with details on enrollment at the Monro e armory and potential draft bill exemptions for National Guard members.

William B. Rainer 199Th Infantry Regiment Louisiana National Guard Rainer National Guard / Armory South Grand Street Mon Roe Camp Beauregard West Point United States National Guard Adjutant General State of Louisiana Congress

Speechmaking and costs loom in draft debate

A Monroe News-Star excerpt discusses why some congressmen speak on the draft. It notes three motives: to express strong views, to hear themselves talk, or to mail speeches to voters. It mentions the Congressional Record printing costs and franking, then oddly shifts to Sarah Bernhardt’s earnings of about 9 million dollars.

Monroe News-Star Baltimore House Congressional Record

Time for Amendments in the House Debate

The speechmaking precedes amendments as the House considers a bill. Each proposed amendment is voted on, and if all amendments fail, the bill could fail untouched. Introducing amendments can strengthen or weaken the bill as the process unfolds.

House

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