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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
10
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General Dwight D. Eisenhower, refreshed after a rest at West Point, departed in a 54 Douglas Skymaster at 7:05 for Kansas City and expected arrival around 1:35 p.m. local time. The Midwest city awaited his visit with quiet anticipation as air traffic and media attention heightened the scene.
Crowds of up to 200000 in Abilene expected to welcome General Dwight D. Eisenhower with a ten block parade. The event includes a 20 minute address at Liberty Memorial and a wreath laying after a homecoming in Abilene.
The war ends in Germany and about 10000 Louisiana servicemen and women are being discharged through the Point system. The Louisiana Historical Institute mobilizes editors artists layout staff photographers and office personnel to prepare The History of The Fighting Men of Louisiana for press. If not yet included urge relatives to ensure they are in the bound record book.
Rep. F. Edward Hebert kept a diary during a postwar European tour with Congress. His entries describe poverty in Naples, moral reflections on Russia, and a call to firm action against communism while visiting Bermuda, Paris, and Rome with remarks on Eisenhower's headquarters and the Pope.
A daily Vacation Bible School will be held at Stone Avenue Methodist Church starting Monday June 25 at 2 00 pm with sessions daily at that hour through July 9. West Monroe promoter Linebeck will direct the program assisted by local church workers. All children may attend and activities include worship scenes songs games and crafts. Attendance prizes will be awarded at the closing session.
Jennifer Jones and Robert Walker, long time Hollywood couple, were granted a divorce after six and a half years of marriage. Jones cited Walker's absences and interference with her work as grounds for separation. The judge granted joint custody of sons Robert and Michael, with them living with Jones and no support order issued. The couple wed January 2 1939 in Tulsa Oklahoma. Also notes Lt Harry Bell on ten day leave from Camp Howze Texas.
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