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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1946
Page
4
Hollywood observer argues Lauren Bacall peaked too early and needs proper training and long term planning to become a lasting star. The piece notes public approval drives stardom, not studio hype, and includes humor about industry figures and Bobby Driscoll's lamb earnings.
Pleasant Hill Community Church hosts a two week D. V. B. S. mission with Rev. Dale Edwin Baker of Oklahoma City as pianist and assistant to evangelist Dr. James R. Clinton. The schedule runs July 1 to 13 with preaching July 3 to 14, an institute July 15 to 17, plus regular Sunday services at 2 30 p m and 8 p m.
United Gas Corp proposed a 25 year monopoly with a 2 percent gross sales cut and rate changes, arguing low gas rates would stay. The Monroe City Council rejected the ordinance noting higher city costs and taxes could raise rates, and called for a new franchise acceptable to both sides as renewal talks were not opened.
A commentary argues against lifting price controls amid shortages, urging better enforcement and continued production. It criticizes labor leaders and Senator Murray for fearing inflation, proposes a wartime no strike pledge and a deal with Congress to extend controls while ensuring full production.
Henry McLemore notes promoter Mike Jacobs busy with Louis Conn bout but imagines a fall clash between Associate Justices Hugo Black and Robert H. Jackson. He weighs weight, venue, referees, and belt design, proposing Supreme Court as arena but noting seating limits and celebrity interest.
A humane essay on educating handicapped children within regular classes. It argues inclusion, balanced classrooms, and trained specialists, stressing mental attitude and social belonging as keys to success. Ends with a note on a rights pamphlet and a transit mileage statistic.
The scene recalls famed justices Holmes Hughes Taft and Marshall with heads bowed, capturing a moment of formal respect within the judiciary.
A reader asks about the end of war and wartime powers while officials discuss declarations. Other queries cover colonel pay, Export-Import Bank leadership, daily calorie needs, languages in India, Victor Emmanuel III’s reign, word origins, bird perching, grenades history, and the pea jacket name.
Lawmakers reached near agreement to kill the Case bill rather than attach it to the president's emergency labor disputes measure. The plan would send to the president a bill with penalties for strikers after government seizure of industries but without a draft clause the president sought.
A farewell sermon was delivered by Father J. C. Marsh assistant pastor of St. Matthew's Church who has been appointed pastor of the Catholic Church in Mansfield. He reflected on Father's Day and the hard task of leaving Monroe and its loyal friends. The Y M C A Windy Wood camp opens this morning for boys ages 9 to 12 with four Monroe attendees. Fire Chief Frank J. Roddy and department members returned after aiding a Rayville blaze that destroyed 1,500,000 feet of lumber at the Mange Goldman Lumber plant, with losses around 52500 covered by insurance.
The Walgreen Drug Stores mark their 45th anniversary with a star studded one hour radio variety program to be aired nationwide. Headliners include Bob Hope Frank Morgan Ginny Simms Dennis Day the Andrews Sisters Eddy Duchin Rochester Vera Vague Harry Von Zell and Ray Noble and his orchestra. In Monroe the show airs on KMLB at 8 pm June 18.
Tokyo reports via Mainichi that Japan’s wheat crop will reach 58 million bushels, about half a normal harvest. Labor shortages hinder the harvest except in Hokkaido, and lack of fertilizer has reduced yields.
A listing of daily radio slots from KMLB at 1230 kilocycles detailing ABC network shows such as The Jack Berch Show and Dick Tracy alongside Local programs like News, Sports, and Randy Brooks Orchestra. Times span from 3:00 PM to midnight with a mix of drama, music, and news segments.
A Shreveport station lists a full day schedule with programs from 2:00 PM to 1:05 AM. Featured segments include feature story, women’s club, revolving bandstand, Quincy Howe, Harmonies with Harmie Smith, and a late-night radio theatre and orchestral hours. News and sports reports appear at 5:00, 10:00, and on the hour with entertainment and musical programs throughout.
A detailed daily lineup lists tennis and dance matinee slots, ball scores, NBC broadcasts, and local programs from 3:00 to 11:55 PM. Notable NBC offerings include Cavalcade of America and News segments, while local items feature ball scores and music programs such as Echoes from the Tropics and Vaughn Monroe.
New Orleans reported the navy lists Lt. (j. g.) Phillip T. Poirier as the officer killed in a Thursday automobile accident near Hickory Mississippi. Next of kin is his father Peter A. Poirier of Glendale California. Poirier's car reportedly struck a bridge abutment and he appeared to fall asleep at the wheel. His body was held at a Newton Mississippi funeral home.
The Louisiana House passed a measure allowing trucks to carry up to ten percent more weight than license limits. Also approved was a bill offering college education aid for Louisiana children of World War II dead. Other actions included tax and hunting license changes and an agriculture seed standards proposal.
M carey earned about 20 percent below listed figures as Paramount Twentieth Century Fox and Warner Brothers dominated top earners. Salaries were a small part of total pay with large bonuses and “other compensation” including royalties. Top earner McCarey received 75 000 salary and 1 038 035 other compensation while Strub had 12 000 salary and 454 537 bonus.
The price surge accelerates with butter rising 11 cents a pound and aluminum utensils costing more. Government economists warn living costs are climbing about one percent monthly, a 12 percent yearly pace, while Bowles Porter defend controls and predict further gains into July. Industrial items drive most increases, though some affect family budgets less directly.
An account from the war department describes Colonel Durant providing a key to a lock box found with the colonel and a WAC remainder. Captain Nash Du mess officer for Kronberg castle, with Lt. Col. Pierce Colonel Miller’s assistant and Sgt. Elizabeth De Yong among the accompanying group. Also notes cactus species thriving across Arizona expanses.
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