Mon roe-West Monroe Chamber backs state drainage plan
The Chamber of Commerce flood control committee endorses forming a Louisiana state drainage and reclamation association led by Dean J. G. Lee Jr. of LSU to drain six million acres. The plan would use the Bureau of Reclamation to develop 11 northeast parishes and five southeast Arkansas counties for agricultural use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of
Monroe
West Monroe
Dean J. G. Lee Jr
College of Agriculture
Louisiana State University
Chamber of Commerce
Louisiana
Bureau of Reclamation
Ouachita
Mississippi
Arkansas
Chamber
J.M. Breard
Chamel
L. SU
John Breard
D.C Harper
J. J. Joyce
Elmer Slagle
Underwood Fourmy
H. H. Benoit
C. R. Tidwell
G. D. Holland
B. B. Jones
Agriculture Secretary
the Assolution of Commerce of
New Orleans
Stilwell Returns as Stop Gap Commander on Okinawa
General Stilwell aged 63 known as Vinegar Joe serves as interim commander of the Tenth Army in the Moopinkgap operations on Okinawa under joint chiefs control. He recalls his Burma China campaigns and asserts Japan must be beaten on both the Chinese and island fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Wo Nimitz
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Rey S Geiger
Tenth Army
Okinawa
Stilwell
Vinegar Joe
Hhe Long
Burma-China
U.S
Washington
Chungking
China
Chiang Kia-Shek
Thomas Stilwell
Burma
MacArthur
Manila
Tlere
Fair Enough educativas wage debate in postwar era
The piece portrays postwar wage and employment tensions as unions resist veteran reemployment. It portrays employers under law to hire veterans, while unions, seen as powerful and rapacious, impose fees and restrictions. It argues a political conspiracy preserved union privileges against veterans and minority discrimination laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electricians
McNutt
Byrnes
Treasury
Roosevelt
This Curious World Authenticated Cases Prove It Happens
Curiosity about unusual events grows as authenticated cases provide concrete proof that rare phenomena do occur. Researchers and observers discuss patterns, timelines, and possible explanations linking distant reports to common underlying causes.
Peace Charter Sparks Debate at International Conference
Reports from the Monroe News-Star detail a peace charter discussion with delegates praising its human liberty goals while noting resistance over independence and governance for colonial peoples. Egypt objected to France’s veto risk, and Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Lebanon abstained on council membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos P. Romulo
Philippines
Commission
Harold E. Stassen
United States
Lord Cranborne
Security Council
Egypt
France
Council
Abdel Hamid Bedawi
Syria
Saudi Arabia
Lebanon
City Court Fines Given in Larceny and Disorderly Conduct
James E. John of 3610 Polk street was fined 100 dollars after larceny of clothes valued at 15 dollars in city court before Judge W. M Harper. Dave Caston was fined 37.50 for drawing and displaying a dangerous weapon. Walter Ruffin, accused of drunk and disorderly conduct, received a 22.50 fine. Andrew Mal-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. John
Joe Lowe
Polk Street
W. M Harper
Dave Caston
Walter Ruffin
Andrew Mal
Books Games and Puzzles on Sale at Discount Prices
A local ad lists reduced prices on books for all ages including The Prince and the Pauper Treasure Island Tarzan Lady in Lilac Country Lawyer Mrs Miniver and more Games cover Dominoes Camelot Rook Varsity Monopoly and other titles Puzzles feature full color Jig-Saw sets from 59 cents to 1.98 School pencil sets come in leather cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince and the
Treasure Island
Tarzan
Lilac
Luzon offensive advances near Balikpapan and Baguio
Allied forces pressed through the Philippines and Borneo fronts with heavy bomber strikes on Balikpapan oil facilities. In Mindanao and Luzon ground units killed over 350 Japanese and captured 169, as U S 41st division entered Calinan near Davao gulf and linked roads toward Baguio while Eighth Army sealed a roadblock east of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balikpapan
Borneo
Luzon
Mindanao
Philippines
Davao Gulf
Associated Press
Richard Bergholz
U. S
Rayon fashion: skirts and printed blouses strike trend
The notice highlights rayon sheets in prints and a broad selection of long and short sleeve tops with smart neck treatments. It promotes black rayon crepe skirts with printed blouses in sizes 12 to 20 featuring gathered fronts as the latest craze.
Young Muffin Beret Sparks Mood Shifts In Style Trend
A quirky fashion note highlights a young wearer choosing between a cool white beret worn forward or back to suit mood. The item becomes a statement piece amid playful style language.
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Curtis Ragan
Roosevelt Nelson
E. L. Caldwell
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E. P
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Oren
Ouachita Candy
Walnut Street
Pabst Blue Ribber
Labuan
Jesselton
Miss Muffet
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