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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1948

Page

4

Joe the chimp psychoanalyzed to solve Hollywood acting woes

Jimmie Fidler reports a news story from trade papers about Joe the chimpanzee in You Gotta Be Happy at Universal International undergoing psychoanalysis by Dr Bernard Gindes to uncover why the chimp refuses to perform. If successful, analysts hope to explain similar actor discontent across Hollywood and improve the tie between science and film.

Hollywood Joe Joan Fontaine James Stewart Universal-International Karl Tunberg Bernard Gindes National Psychiatrists Association Gindes Dr. Gindes Jimmie Fidler

Behind the Scenes in Hollywood on Betsy Drake and Virginia Mayo

Betsy Drake, fresh from London and paired opposite Cary Grant, draws mixed comparisons as she works scenes in a department store setting for Every Girl Should Be Married. Virginia Mayo discusses her Jones Beach role, body measurements, and why Lauren Bacall declined, while Ronald Reagan stays off-camera on Warners beach shoot.

Hollywood Betsy Drake Betsy Deep Are the Roots Cary Grant Cary France Philadelphia Washington Virginia Mayo Jones Beach Virginia Warners Lauren Bacall Miss Bacall

Booby Prize Campaign Highlights Political Feud

An editorial warns the booby prize style clash between President Truman and Congress threatens the 1948 campaign. It argues the White House Capitol Hill fight could degrade issues and weaken U S prestige, urging abandonment of the rancorous contest and urging lawmakers to focus on policy rather than partisan spectacle.

Congress Truman White House World Affairs America United States Word Affairs

Truman Is A Stand Up President In Tough Times

Henry McLemore notes critics predicting Truman’s downfall but praises his perseverance. He compares political defections to rats leaving a sinking ship and lauds Truman’s cross country tour as proof of character, calling him a stand-up leader despite weaknesses. Distributed by McNaught Syndicate.

Truman Lloyds of London Princeton N. J Dr. Gallup Mickey Rooney John Duke, Jr Grover Bergdolls Margaret Truman Bess Middle West Rover McNaught Syndicate, Inc

Our Children By ANGELO PATRI

A teacher admonishes Jerry for wasting time and damaging desks and floors, demanding after school work to learn duty. The mother pleads, but the teacher insists on discipline. Dr. Patri offers guidance on parental love and habits in booklet No. 302, obtainable for 10 cents plus a stamp.

Jerry Miss Lavinia Miss Lavin Patri New York

Women in Congress Key to ERP Peace Says Douglas

Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas argues more women in the next Congress would improve European recovery and deter war. She calls women conciliators who hold families and nations together, noting seven women running and the need for more to influence U.S. aid and peace. Douglas is married to actor Melvyn Douglas and has three children.

Washington U. S Europe Congress Douglas Woman's National Democratic Club Johnny United Nations United States Melvyn Douglas Peter Mary Helen Gregory

Diverse historical quiz Q and A prompts

Questions cover World War II origins at Westerplatte, 1815 Belgian Dutch split, Helen Hayes roles Mary of Scotland and Victoria, calendar reform 1918 November, Hague peace conference initially in 1899, and legislative day vs calendar day practices. Each item presents concise factual prompts and answers.

Danzig Westerplatte

Fair Enough on Riot Duty and National Guard Role

The piece argues that law and order are endangered when governors misuse National Guard power and civilians lose rights. It claims martial law can override constitutions, notes mob violence stems from police failures, and urges decisive early force to prevent riots. It also questions royal succession context regarding Queen Elizabeth.

National Guard Rhode Island Providence Minnesota State House King Features Syndicate, Inc

Bernadotte Sees Wider Jewish War Plan Threatening Aid

The statement warns the halt in oil flow and Haifa shutdown threaten the Marshall Plan. UN food convoys to Jerusalem are delayed due to Arab Legion misinformation. 70 to 100 Americans in Jerusalem seek departure. Syrian and Jewish officers meet in no-man’s land near Galilee over Mishmar Hayarden. In Amman, 1700 Arab women and children to be released from Tantura custody.

Haifa Tripoli Lebanon Jerusalem United Nations Arab Legion Truce Commission Bab el Wad Tel Aviv-Jerusalem U. S No-Man's Land Galilee U. N Mishmar Hayarden Amman Trans-Jordan Jean Courvoisier Red Cross Tantura

Plane Crash at Mt Carmel Rips Through Wires

A two engine DC-3 struck high tension wires above an anthracite colliery near Mt Carmel Pa and crashed in flames. State police reported two bodies visible in the wreckage and access to determine total aboard was impossible at the scene.

MT. Carmel

Across Separated Change Exhibit ostentatiously Not involving morality

A list of scattered crossword style clues spans topics from nautical terms and Christian era hints to symbols, plant life, musical positions, and place names. The jumble includes references to bearings, textiles, animals, and various descriptors, forming a dense, era-agnostic clue grid.

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