Lardner gets screen credit nod in Pastures of Heaven deal
Jimmie Fidler reports Ring Lardner Jr tied to screenplay for Steinbeck story Pastures of Heaven with Lewis Milestone Burgess Meredith and John Steinbeck. Lardner may waive credit amid Hollywood tensions over unfriendly ten contempt ruling. The piece notes industry apostasies and related anecdotes from Anne Baxter, Gregory Peck, Bill Bendix, and Lone Pine filming, ending with a joking title change from Winner Take Nothing to Loser Take All.
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Louisiana Delegation Silent On How Votes Will Be Cast
Philadelphia dispatches report Louisiana's 13 GOP votes on first ballot were undecided with John E. Jackson of New Orleans saying no choice yet. Rumors linked nine Taft and four Dewey votes. delegation to caucus again to unite behind a candidate for patronage power and influence in the fall campaign.
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Robert A. Taft
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Thomas E. Dewey
New York
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Georgia
Joseph H. Hardin
Permanent Organization Committee
James Lewis, Jr
N. B. James
Farmerville
Joseph E. Schwartz
GOP Congress Vulnerable as Truman Attacks Capitol
President Truman blasts Congress over bills pulling back reciprocal trade support and cutting foreign aid, arguing such moves damage US prestige and Europe’s recovery. The piece warns Senate amendments may not fix GOP missteps while highlighting Republican weaknesses and potential Democratic campaign leverage in the 16 year exile.
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Why America Is Strong in a World of Strength
A Wall Street Journal view emphasizes industrial productivity as the source of national strength. Military power hinges on staying power rooted in free enterprise and production, not merely troops or tactics, arguing that economic leadership sustains security even against larger foes.
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Henry McLemore Letter Satirizes Public Opinion
Private opinions spill into a chaotic column where Henry McLemore mocks readers and magazines. He vents about nature boy songs, deadline letters, Marco Island travel lore, and a corny white elephant gag tied to his around-the-world trip. He roasts Earl Mack and Connie Mack and teases a long, sinewy clash of baseball kin.
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Airmail Express
Earl Mack
Connie Mack
Brooklyn Bridge
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Our Children By ANGELO PATRI
The article urges vaccination of all dogs against rabies for children's safety. It notes kennel practices, responsible ownership, and care for cats during vacations. It stresses humane treatment, reporting ownerless animals, and that the S. P. A. and veterinarians stand ready to help.
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New Vitality in Athletics and Odd Bits From Townsfolk
A collage of local opinions and humorous asides covers aging landmarks like the oldest redwood, a World’s Fair capsule, and a dog track opened in town. Readers debate management changes, gifts after divorce, and whimsical bets on greyhounds, ending with a jab at wedding present woes.
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Mr. Mack, Sr
Francis Whitehair
Washington Debutante Presentations to Royal Family Rewrite
Washington readers learn of American attendees at Buckingham Palace events in May, with 30 debutantes among 4,000 total presented informally. Shortages altered gowns and jewelry, while dress codes relaxed. Historical notes describe past ceremonies, royal protocols, and a kiss of fealty tradition once used by William IV.
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Calamity Jane and other quiz lore from the frontier era
A quiz style compilation asks about Calamity Jane Martha Jane Burke famed for horsemanship and disguising as a scout, Finland’s centuries of independence, the electric eel’s true classification, the Dixie song author Daniel Emmett, AFL presidents since 1886, and Columbus Day’s meaning.
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Dixie
Daniel Decatur Emmett
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New Orleans Cotton Exchange Cuts Margin Requirements
The New Orleans cotton exchange reduced margin requirements effective today for futures contracts. President Charles W. Wells described the change as cuts of 5 to 10 cents per bale from previous minimums with replenishment provisions when margins fall by 5 dollars per bale. Under the new scale, contracts at 23 to 30 cents a pound require 10 dollars per bale, with larger cuts for higher price ranges.
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Grand Jury Meet Set for Thursday in Ouachita Parish
A special grand jury session was ordered for Thursday June 24 1948 in Ouachita Parish district court. Judges David I Garrett and Edward L Gladney Jr signed the order noting the public interest but giving no reason for the convening.
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Amvet Auxiliary Names Delegates for State Convention
Walter S. Savage Jr. presided as delegates to the state Amvet Auxiliary convention were selected. Representing the local unit were Mrs. Marshall Johnston, Mrs. Mary Lewis Harkness, Mrs. Harold Breard, Mrs. Leo Ritter, and Mrs. W. T. Williams with alternates Mrs. Hazel Wildey, Miss Venyce Phillips, Mrs. Ruth Nosvody, and Mrs. J. C. Leath. The state meeting occurs in Alexandria July 9 10 and 11. The house furnishing committee reported substantial furniture donated for the Amvet floating home nearing completion. Reports on Memorial Day ceremonies were given, and the July meeting is set for Mrs. Leo Ritter’s home on College Avenue.
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Amvet
Walter S. Savage, Jr
Marshall Johnston
Mary Lewis Harkness
Harold Breard
Leo Ritter
W. T. Williams
Hazel Wildey
Venyce Phillips
Ruth Nosvody
J. C. Leath
Earline Bracken
College Avenue
Senator criticizes operations in whiskey stance
A bum objects to operations with a defiant shake of the head and declares whiskey can cure anything, telling the senator it’s a great mistake to oppose. The scene conveys opposition and urban cynicism through terse dialogue.
Crossword Clue Word Scramble From A Fragmented Page
Puzzle style grid clues across and down including directions and definitions for words such as mushroom wind and cleansing agent with entries spanning hands on general knowledge and ancient terms across a damaged page segment likely from a newspaper puzzle section.
Deaths Marsha Anne Gehm
Funeral services for Marsha Anne Gehm three month old daughter of S Sgt and Mrs R C Gehm were held Monday at Cypress Church at 11 am with Rev Louis Rambin officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery under Mulhearn Funeral Home direction.
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Mrs. Doris Martin Rites Held at Bethany Church
Funeral for Mrs. Doris Martin 20 of Newellton was Sunday at 4 30 p m at Bethany Church near Newellton with interment in the church cemetery. Directed by Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro. She leaves husband Jake Martin a son Eddie Martin parents Clyde and Mrs Cooper three brothers Ralph Howard Davis Cooper two sisters Mrs Katherine Green and Daisy Cooper.
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Newellton
Bethany Church
Mulhearn Funeral Home
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Martin Eaves
Eddie Marton
Clyde Cooper
Ralph Howard
Davis Cooper
Katherine Green
Daisy Cooper
Garage Fire Sparks From Matches On Arkansas Avenue
Firemen from engine companies 1 3 and ladder company 6 responded to 603 Arkansas avenue at 4 55 p m Sunday as a garage caught fire. Fire crews say children playing with matches started the blaze and damage is pegged at about 150 dollars.
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Arkansas Avenue
Homeowners urged to weatherize to curb fuel shortage
Government officials warn of prolonged fuel scarcity and urge homeowners to insulate this summer. Installing weatherstrip storm windows and sealing air leaks could cut fuel use by up to one third while easing heat.
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