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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1950
Page
5
A historical column argues against Democratic expansion of state power, praising Republican ideals of liberty and national unity. It contrasts party records, criticizes Roosevelt and Truman policies, and warns of bureaucratic intrusions into private life, urging vigilance against perceived democratic overreach.
Investigators presented bank records and seizen data tying Erickson to top underworld figures including Joe Adneis Meyer Lansky and Vincent Ale. The probe names Detroit’s Purple Gang and the Colonial Inn gambling operation near Hollandale Florida. Harry Richards, 62, is cited as Erickson’s financial front man with records kept under his name.
The Senate debated highway program funding with a warning of a campaign against it if the state highway department fails to reorganize. House actions included stricter livestock theft penalties, bonds for deputies, parish trade schools funding, scholarships continuance, gravel road funding, and measures on marriage licenses and prison industry purchases.
Akio Ozaki, 92, Japanese elder statesman, urged that Russia will not sign a separate peace treaty with the United States. He cited 400,000 Japanese prisoners and predicted Russia would never agree to a peace accord as he prepared to depart Washington for Honolulu and home. Ozaki previously presented Washington with Tokyo cherry trees.
The killer urged B. M. and J. G. to surrender so the reward would aid the cancer fund where Winchell serves as treasurer. The contact began three and a half weeks earlier and a rendezvous was set but failed until a Sunday broadcast when a signal caused the intermediary to cry and kiss Mack. Mack, who refused to talk, was jailed as court arraignment loomed. Monaghan outlined Mack’s prior jobs and a 1928 theft after which he vanished with his family following a large sum withdrawn from a bank.
In final encampment meeting the group opposed world government, backed the V F W American sovereignty campaign, and approved paying state veterans bonuses to parents of service members killed in action. It rejected moving state offices to New Orleans, extending unemployment coverage to tiny businesses, and shifting control of the state war memorial building.
144 men end training at Camp Pendleton as the Caroline, with more powerful engines than the Mars flying boats, lifts 118 men beyond the Hawaii California record. Lt. William Nelson piloted the Caroline in 14 hours 18 minutes, describing a smooth takeoff and flight despite heat and crowding on the lower deck. Hawaii Mars was commanded by Lt. William Bartley.
Lavoptik offers rapid relief for inflamed eyes and granulated eyelids. It soothes tired burning or itching eyes and sticky irritation. Sold at all druggists with a money back guarantee after 35 years of success praised by thousands. Eye-cup included.
Chicago June 19 market report shows unsettled live poultry with 24 loads received. Prices steady to one cent lower per pound. Heavy hens 21 to 22.5 cents, light stock cited amid thin demand.
Butter steady with two day receipts of 1 433 972. Wholesale prices unchanged with AA 59.5 for 93 score, A 59.25, B 57, C 53.25. Eggs steady with 28 580 receipts and unchanged wholesale prices. Extras minimum 70 cents for A 34, 60 cents for A 33 1 2, U. S. standards 27 29, current receipts 2. Girties 26.5, checks 25.5.
Cotton futures declined in New Orleans amid long liquidation and hedge selling. By 11 a.m. prices were 25 cents to $1 a bale lower with July, October, December, and May contracts showing sharp declines from the previous levels.
Smokers are urged to test Camels for 30 days to judge throat and taste. Fran Warren, radio and recording star, says Camel’s mild, good tasting smoke won her choice. The ad emphasizes a personal T Zone test over tricks and short cuts.
Coast to coast trial paves Camel case with 2470 throat exams. Test subjects smoked Camels exclusively for 30 days. Weekly examinations found no throat irritation attributed to smoking.
A compact ad declares that mild cigarettes offer a gentle smoking experience. It markets a brand by highlighting reduced harshness and smooth flavor, aiming to attract casual and new smokers with a restrained, non aggressive tone.
A nationwide survey of 115,597 doctors across the forty eight states shows Camels are the brand most chosen by doctors in every branch of medicine. When asked what cigarette they smoke, doctors named Camel more often than any other brand.
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