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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1948
Page
4
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Hollywood writer notes England press resents MGM publicists’ worshipful treatment of Lana Turner while stressing the star’s genuine charm. Memoirs recall colorful film era figures, from Wallace Beery to Sonja Henie, and a California child labor law breakdown prompts a humorous Jane Withers anecdote.
Hollywood gossip notes Bogart loses dock space at New Port Harbor forcing shore boat access to his yacht. Rita Hayworth rents a Paris car for a Europe tour. Susan Peters mentors disabled attorney Bill Hamilton. Lori and Tex Williams stories tied to Westerns and Tarzan anniversary. Dick Haymes fans air a radio show. Greene to England for two new films.
The six governments conclude a London blueprint for western Germany outlining occupation rules, Ruhr control, and veto power for allies. Russia’s stance blocks a full peace treaty, while Western plans require careful, incorruptible management to prevent a revived Reich and preserve a stable Europe.
A Senate hearing attacks the Voice of America broadcast for misleading content and foreign-language misrepresentation. Critics say lack of oversight allowed a disgruntled writer to distort life in the United States, prompting debates over funding and safeguards for this state department project.
Henry McLemore questions the arrogance of candidates seeking the presidency. He notes that Stassen Dewey Truman and Taft have proclaimed superior fitness for the White House, yet argues most Americans labor humbly for daily needs and security. The piece contrasts self-importance with everyday life in a Philadelphia convention context.
A guide to reforming spoiled children through environment changes. Examples show a child who refuses meals improves when separated from mother during meals and placed with other children, then returns home with better habits. Dr Patri’s self measuring chart leaflet P-13 is described and how to obtain it.
The writer argues a president should admit limits, build a strong cabinet, and rely on outside counsel. Prefers Forestal for the job, critiques Dewey Stassen Warren Taft Vandenberg, notes Pearl Harbor era isolationism, and jokes about running. Distributed by McNaught Syndicate, Inc.
Nearly ten million Americans are expected to visit national parks across the United States this year. Attractions range from geysers and canyons to prehistoric sites and historic events, with lodging options from campgrounds to hotels. Rates vary from $5.50 to $14 per day, and reservations are advised to avoid sleeping in cars.
In MOVIELAND a quiz lists New York City as built on three islands Manhattan Staten and Long Island. It also notes Bryant Baker’s statue The Pioneer Mother and explains ship naming by state or city. The Hollywood roundup covers James Stewart Danny Kaye Shirley Temple Bogart and others with capsule notes on films and projects.
Twenty two year old Wallis Hamburg died in Mississippi's electric chair in Quitman after a midnight execution for the murder of State Senator Emmett Buckley of Enterprise. Hamburg, who claimed a trip to glory land, sat smiling as he entered the chair and said he was ready to die. He had been denied clemency three times and was transported from Meridian by 50 guards amid fears of a rescue. Buckley was killed last June during a night attack along a railroad.
J G Hicks of United Gas Pipe Line Co announces F H Choate as district storekeeper. Choate transfers from Carthage Texas where he served as storekeeper at the large natural gasoline plant. Born in Marshall Texas, he studied at Carthage and Nacogdoches and joined United Gas in Myrtis Louisiana in 1941.
Summer advice urges homeowners to install thick fire proof mineral wool insulation in walls and roof to save fuel next winter. The guidance highlights durable mineral wool as a heat barrier and safety feature for houses during colder months.
A crowded list of clues spanning topics from ancient Greek games to poetry, standard symbols, and various everyday terms. Includes references to water wheels, perceptions, value, and misc. Looks like a crossword style query set with multiple definitions and wordplay prompts.
MEN IN SERVICE FORT KNOX KY June 18 Special Private Marvin S. Austin son of Mr and Mrs Mallory Austin RFC No 2 Box 248 Oak Grove La was graduated today from an eight week basic training cycle here at the third armored division. Private Austin will now be assigned to some other unit within the U S or to an overseas theater. Prior to entering the service April 1 1948 at Oak Grove La he attended the Oak Grove High School.
The U S civil service announces an exam for forestry aid and fire control aid with salaries from SP-2 at 1822 to SP-7 at 3021 yearly. Duties cover naval stores recreation research scaling timber management and general forestry. fire control duties include dispatcher fire prevention lookout and smoke chaser. See local secretary John S Daniel Jr at Monroe post office for forms and details.
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