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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1946
Page
4
Daily phone guidance outlines numbers for NEWS STAR and MORNING WORLD departments after p m. listing lines 4800 4300 4802 630 for daily and Sunday use. contains stray OCR artifacts but conveys contact digits and timing.
The Chicago Daily News argues President Truman used a long veto-critique to oppose the Case labor bill while courting union votes. It asserts his stance would grant him emergency power, condemns his refusal to support milder mediation tools, and labels his veto a partisan political gesture rather than principled policy.
Henry McLemore recalls frequent dining frustrations with captains of service and shy away from menu choices. He jokes about gratuities while detailing disputes with waiters and a preference for simple meals and diet constraints.
A Hollywood Parade column editor rebukes the practice of repackaging old films as new to mislead audiences. The piece argues for honesty in movie advertising and includes tidbits on William Haade, Nita Hunter, Charles Bennett, and notes from Las Vegas Helldorado and other industry quirks.
Angelo Patri argues that manual work complements intellectual study and that shops should be open to all students. He contends education suffers when book learning dominates and urges hands on activity to develop well rounded, skilled individuals. Copy of his leaflet rights and request details follow.
The piece lists quiz Q A pairs: A F plan to train 50 000 officers 22 500 pilots and 120 000 enlisted yearly with 80 flying hours and 15 active days. The Nizam of Hyderabad is the wealthiest, worth 1.2 billion in jewels. Bowery name origin tied to Dutch bouweries. George Messersmith is U S ambassador to Mexico.
After a happy Atlantic crossing Mr. and Mrs. D. Aubrey Haas and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Harrison of Monroe arrived at Havre and will travel to Paris to attend Rotary International in Vienna. Sig Haas reports the governor of Rotary District No. 17 joins the Monroe contingent. E H Strahan notes Camp Peck 4 H encampment opens next Monday with artesian water gas Lake Louis cabins and tents available. Illinois Central Railroad officials face a public service commission showdown over trains 235 and 236 with Harvey G Fields proposing a settlement to the commission members.
Local and NBC programs listed across daytime to midnight including news, music, and variety shows. Key acts include The Jumping Jacks, Monroe Police Quartet, Dinah Shore segments, and network News rounds. Airtime blocks span morning through sign off with live performances and sport updates.
A wild array of programs fills the day from 6:00 AM to noon on KMLB and local stations with news, music, and variety shows. Notables include Bill Nettles, Cliff Edwards, Martin Agronssy, and several ABC and Local broadcasts guiding listeners through a packed roster.
Allied headquarters ordered the Japanese government to send ships to the Philippines and Okinawa to return 27000 long tons of surplus army food to Japan. The food will be stored in Tokyo pending authorization for its release.
A medical note states the skin of the human abdomen has twice the elasticity of skin on the back. No further context or patient identifiers are provided.
The Northeast Louisiana detachment of the Marine Corps League met at Ouachita parish courthouse to plan membership growth and fundraising. Plans include placards letters radio and press appeals through August 20 culminating in a barbecue. Three Monroe men Sherman Martin Morris Erskine and Bob Wilson joined the detachment.
Civil service exams for radio maintenance technicians with the Civil Aeronautics Administration are open. Applications must be filed by July 17 with the board's executive secretary in Fort Worth. Salaries range from 2100 to 2650 dollars yearly, with positions in Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma New Mexico and Texas.
Mrs. Ernestine Kriger of 3015 Lee Avenue remained under care at St. Francis Sanitarium after a Tuesday morning collision in the 2800 block of Dick Taylor Street. Her car turned over twice after being struck by a vehicle driven by John Beckwith of 2817 Jackson Street. Her nephew Ernest Frederick Gibson, 9, escaped injury. Mrs Kriger is the wife of Arthur Kriger, operator of Lovers Lane Service Station.
Stonewall Lodge No 8 Knights of Pything will meet Thursday at 8 p m Dr F C Shelton chancellor commander urges all knights to come out as a class of eight will take the rank at the Castle hall 1271/2 St John street Coffee and refreshments will be served Monroe Temple No 1 Pythian Sisters will meet Monday June 24 at 8 p m A large class is to be initiated Sisters and knights are urged Friendship Lodge No 3 meets Tuesday June 25 at 8 p m at Castlehall
Diana Barrymore 26 daughter of John Barrymore has established residence in Las Vegas to obtain a divorce from actor Bramwell Fletcher 42. They wed in 1942 after a three year backstage romance and her suit will allege cruelty per her attorney.
FBI fingerprint searches of civil service applicants uncover past arrests and convictions across the nation. Examples include forgery in Milan Michigan, subversive literature charges in New Orleans, and embezzlement and arson sentences from San Quentin to Lexington. The bureau maintains 101 million records including 15.4 million criminal prints and 71 million non criminal files.
W. H. Braher, employed by Jack Russell of 115 Trenton Street, West Monroe, sustained a slight concussion and shoulder and arm injuries when a tire exploded while he was inflating it this morning. Dr. Glenn T. Gallaspy said Braher was taken to St. Francis Sanitarium and his condition is not serious. The federal mint was established in 1792.
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