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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
4
Jimmie Fidler praises Gordon MacRea of Warner Brothers as a rising talent in singing and acting. He cites Bing Crosby’s praise and predicts top opportunities ahead. Notes MacRea in his twenties, married, with three spring-offs, respected as a solid citizen in Hollywood.
Hal Boyle notes London’s rebuilding effort with hammers and scaffolding amid shortages and queues for essentials. Voices from socialism and the political past reflect doubt about achieving more for the common man, while Britons endure scarcity with stoic discipline and the sense that England will endure as long as patience governs daily life.
The State Department credits Russia with winning the first phase of the radio war against the United States and Britain, but at a steep cost. Jamming has tripled Russian transmitters, reducing domestic programs and exposing fear behind the effort. Western broadcasts slowly penetrate only in spots as Churchill warned of Soviet fear of Western friendship.
Henry M L E more warns Milton Berle about failures and perils of a newspaper column. He recalls the brutal reality of reader letters, demanding feedback, and the endless chores of typewriters and deadlines. The piece ends with a humorous invitation to seek help changing a ribbon.
Angelo Patri argues children must be taught to value their own individuality and accept personal responsibility. He warns against family dynamics where one child dominates and urges parents to honor each child’s rights while fostering self discipline. He advises training children to greet guests and meet strangers, offering a booklet with more guidance.
A description of the Library of Congress photo duplication section set up in 1933 with Rockefeller funding. It handles photoduplications, microfilms, and blueprints for scholars, researchers, and professionals. chief Donald C. Holmes notes 115 393 requests in 12 months ending June 1948 and $362 536 in receipts, with aims to reach a half million dollars by June. News papers and foreign language materials are microfilmed for archival purposes.
Monroe Assembly No. 103 Beauceant Order will initiate on Friday June 17. Candidates include Mrs. J. D. Lee, Lisbon. Mrs. A. H. Parker, Lisbon. Mrs. A. G. McKee, Lisbon. Mrs. J. C. English, Lisbon. The event honors members with April May and June birthdays. refreshments will be served. all members invited.
A set of brief trivia asks about lacrosse origins the crackling sound of burning wood the pineapple homeland San Juan Capistrano swallows timing and Niagara versus Yosemite Falls. Answers note lacrosse as an ancient North American game, moisture steam explosions cause crackling, pineapple from tropical America, swallows arriving March 19 and leaving July, and Niagara Falls at 167 feet compared to Yosemite’s 1430 feet.
James Marlow reviews congressional talk on trimming federal expenses as 19 senators push a plan to force a five to nineteen percent cut in the next fiscal year starting July 1. He notes fixed costs limit possible reductions and outlines the political hurdle before Truman’s veto power. A final line on the Portuguese man of war closes the column.
DeWitt Mackenzie ponders the impact of a famous father on a political son. He recalls talks with Sir Austen Chamberlain, noting initial help then harsh scrutiny and the struggle to live up to a legacy. The piece surveys political and business dynasties and concludes FDR Jr must fight his own battles.
Hollywood gossip notes Betty Grable nearly quit after a behind scenes feud with Preston Sturges over a western. She checked with Darryl Zanuck, returns to Wabash Avenue and comforts fans with a corset free costume picture set in Chicago. Gloria Grahame looms as Jean Harlow successor at RKO. Jim Cagney wraps White Heat and plans a return in fall. Gregory Peck eyed for James Thorpe life story.
A compiled list of crossword style clues with numbers and partial phrases covering topics from language Sanskrit to English counties and sports terms. Entries include forms like 33 Language re lated to Sanskrit 34 Form Into a row 36 Steps 89 Spanish article and many others, some with obscured letters or spacing.
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