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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1948

Page

6

Republicans Attack New Deal At GOP Convention In Philadelphia

Gov Dwight H Green and Clare Boothe Luce accused the Roosevelt Truman administrations of broken promises to Russia and warned of a Republican victory. Green charged the New Deal with unproductive spending and debt while Luce cited Tehran Yalta and Potsdam terms as evidence of secret deals. Both billed Democrats as a three faction party and urged strong domestic and foreign policies to curb communism.

Philadelphia New Deal Russia Dwight H. Green Illinois Clare Boothe Luce Connecticut Green Joe Stalin Poland Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia Boodle Buncombe Blarney Bilboilk Moscow Stalin Mortimer Snerd Henry Wallace Center Pendergast Wampum Harry Truman America Truman Luce

Red Cross official MelIntire bruised ankle after fall

Adm. Ross T. MelIntire director of the Red Cross blood bank program fell from a flower-banked platform while addressing the convention. He was examined in a hospital and found to have a non fractured ankle and was released. MelIntire formerly served as navy surgeon general and Roosevelt’s personal physician.

San Francisco Ross T. MelIntire American Red Cross MelIntire Red Cross Blood Bank Navy Roosevelt

Amnesty granted to Hukbalahap rebels in central Luzon

Manila June 22 Amnesty for the strawhatted, machinegun toting Hukbalahap was approved by the Philippine house with the senate expected to concur. The decree frees 50,000 peasant followers from rebellion charges if arms are surrendered within 20 days after approval. Taruc, the leader, says the group are Filipino nationalists aiming for true democracy within the constitution.

Manila Bataan Elpidio Quirino Tarue Roxas Taruc Hukbalahap National Peasants Union Congress Luzon Philippines Stalin Truman

Gen Hodge Back Following Flight

Lt General John R. Hodge returned to Seoul after a sudden Tokyo visit that sparked speculation. He said he had been visiting General MacArthur's headquarters and declined to discuss Tokyo meetings, noting no urgent matter prompted his trip. He had hoped to talk with MacArthur and staff for months and had last seen MacArthur in March 1947.

Seoul John R. Hodge Tokyo MacArthur United States Korea

Building Permits Granted For Homes and Shops

Permits issued to Mrs F J Willey to build an apartment at North Fifth and Downey Lane for 14000 with day labor. Shirley O McHenry to build a dwelling at 2600 Grammont street for 1000. F A Guerriero to erect a garage at 1406 South Second street for 450, contractor John Catalina. Mr and Mrs Doernberg to erect a residence at 1400 Park avenue for 9995, contractor John Catalina. Leon Bolden to remodel a dwelling rear of 1241 DeSiard street for 150, owner as contractor. Max and David Kaplan granted permission to demolish Swap Shop at 905 DeSiard street, day labor.

F. J Willey North Fifth Downey Lane Shirley O. McHenry Grammont Street F. A. Guerriero South Second Street John Catalina Stewart Doernberg Park Avenue Leon Bolden DeSiard Street Max and David Kaplan

Break-in at Washington Street store noted by Monroe police

Monroe police report a break in at 1603 Washington street Monday night. About $3 in pennies were taken after entry by breaking a glass front door and unlocking it. no merchandise was missing.

Washington Street Monroe

Morning Radio Schedule Highlights and ABC Lineup

A dense broadcast grid lists KMLB and ABC programs from 5:00 a.m. through 9:30 p.m. with local shows such as News Local, Rise and Shine, Farm and Home, and Hillbilly Hour, plus network Airings including Martin Agronsky, Betty Crocker, Tonight’s News, and Boston Pops Concert, indicating a busy daytime to prime-time lineup with multiple repeats and regional programs.

Martin Agronsky ABC Betty Crocker Hollywood Ted Malone L. Gibbs Bankhage Johnny Hill Ethel Alice Ed Miller Paul Whiteman Claudia Gibbs Roger Yours Dick Tracy Sea Hound The Green Hornet Melody Music Shop Larry Adler Joe Pierce Joe Hasel Russ Morgan

Radio Schedule Fragment from KNOE 1230

A dense listing of KNOE 1230 radio programs across the day, including local shows like Good Morning Neighbors and News segments, NBC network slots with actors and serials, baseball scores, and various musical and talk programs. The timetable shows frequent news updates, entertainment, and public affairs across both local and NBC offerings.

Alex Dreier Nelson Olmstead Red Waring Joyce Jordan la. Ramblers Red Cross Blood Bank Drew Pearson League of Women Voters Veterans Administration Knoe Melody Theater Pepper Young NBC Portia Discana Tommy Dorsey Art van Damme Harkness Washington Call For Music Judy Eddie Cantor Diary of Bate Police Sigmund Romberg Morton Downey News Hotel Astor Roof Orch

Betty Hutton Defends Acting Choice For Daughters In Hollywood

In Movieland Hollywood June 22 Betty Hutton rejects finishing schools for her daughters and says show business has given her a lifetime of excitement. She notes Lindsay shows early talent while Candy is young and she would not rush them. She recalls starting in Detroit beer gardens and hopes her girls choose their path. She also envisions a co starring future with Lindsay in a movie musical and says she won’t push them too young.

Betty Paramount United States England Lindsay Candy Detroit Hutton Claudette Colbert Fred MacMurray Claudette MGM Chicago Ray Bolger Marilyn Miller June Haver Robert Montgomery Bette Davis Cape Cod Robert Young Shirley Temple Baltimore Carolina

I C Post Arrested For DUI In West Monroe

I C Post, 33, of route 4, West Monroe, was arrested by Monroe police Monday night and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and without a muffler or brakes. Bond set at $5. He will be tried in West Monroe city court Wednesday. The Britannica notes rubbing noses as a greeting is a sniff salute.

I. C. Post Route 4 West Monroe Monroe West Monroe City

Ark La Tex Jubilee and radio schedule at KWKH Shreveport

A radio programming lineup for KWKH Shreveport spans the day with Ark La Tex Jubilee shows, news updates, farm and music programs, and famous hosts. Notable slots include The Doughboys, The Wishing Well, Arthur Godfrey, and Republican Convention coverage.

Mercer Brothers Johnny Harmie Smith Hilltop House David Harum Arthur Godfrey Elisabeth Sabassi Wendy Warren Helen Trent Our Gal Pappy Covington Juniper Junction Guiding Light the Doughboys Mercer Bros Nora Drake Evelyn Winters House Party Hunt Hunt Tennessee Ridge Runners Lum WN Abner Lowell Thomas Beulah Jack Smith Jerry Wayne Edward R. Murrow Mr and Mrs North Bob Shipley Peter Donald Shaw Fairfield Four CBS

Pineapple Radio Daybook at KTRY Bastrop line up

A busy Bastrop schedule lists hourly radio programs from 6:30 to 7:00, including music in morning blocks, news editions, devotions, and local variety shows like Mop & Jive and Westward Ho. The lineup features local hosts, almanac segments, prayer, and final sign off with Sine Off.

Stamps Baxter Duke of Paducah Rhythm Rangers

Paratrooper Inskeep Earns Wings. Stationed in Japan

Cpl. Thomas H. Inskeep a paratrooper who received his wings at Fort Benning Ga is now stationed at Sapporo Japan where he has been for a year He will remain there another year Last month he was promoted to corporal The family home in Monroe is at 520 Glenmar avenue.

Cpl Thomas H. Inskeep Fort Benning Sapporo Japan Monroe Glenmar Avenue

Time zone note for network schedules

Eastern Local Time and network timing guidance explain subtracting hours for Central and Mountain zones and note that last minute program changes are not included. It emphasizes local station schedule adjustments and that some changes may occur to fit local schedules.

Radio Schedule Snapshot Shows Dense Evening Lineup

A dense historical radio grid lists 6:00 to midnight programming across Abe CBS NBC ABC networks with news, sports, music, dramas, and variety shows. Notable entries include Dinah Shore, The Green Hornet, The Beulah Show, Studio One, Boston Pops, and public affairs segments, reflecting a bustling 1940s to 1950s schedule.

Abe Cbs Network Abc-East Abc-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Cba Chicago Orchestra Cbr Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Song Cbs Daily Rollini Abe Jerry Wayne Cbs the Green Hornet Harkness Cbs Sports Cbs Abc Judy—abe Mrs. North Cbs America Billy Rose We the People Gabriel Heatter Police Abe Christopher Wells Boston Pops Abe Gregory Hood Corliss Archer Mbs Studio One Cbs Public Defender Romberg Abe Let Freedom News & Variety Abc News

Louisiana Senate June 22 legislative digest highlights

Senate acts on many bills including S 18 to extend retirement coverage, S 157 159 and 160 pass creating boards and higher education coordination, S 309 310 322 pass on workers comp medical exams and land dedication, S 335 and 335 348 adjourned with amendments, numerous house bills introduced and defeated, including tax and education measures.

Downs and Richardson Council On Higher Education Hennigan L. S. A. Board of Supervisors O’keefe Orleans Parish D'Antonio Department of Hygiene and Child Welfare Gipson Brumfield 19Th Judicial District Auditorium East Baton Rouge Parish Puckett Willis 14Th Judicial District Roberts and Duchein Orleans Coon and Booth Toups Daigre Bowdon and Fuglaar Alexandria City Bowdon Hagerty William P. Wells and Family of Texas State Rayburn Washington-St. Tammany Charity Hospital McKeithen and Montgomery Earhart Rausch State Parks Commission Abita Springs St. Tammany Parish Blasi Et al State Racing Commission Parole Board Department of Public Welfare Anzalone Courts of Appeals Madden Beeson Blanchard New Orleans Blasi and Wimberly House Cleveland Et al

Mourning-clad police seize fugitive found in grave

In Rome and Palermo the arrest of Gioacchino Montesano for attempted murder was carried out by black-clad officers in mourning costumes. They traced him to a cemetery where, after weeks hiding in a mausoleum, he was led from beneath the ground by officers bearing flowers.

Rome Palermo Gioacchino Montesano Montesano

Bond Election Gets Approval In East Carroll Parish

East Carroll parish school board reports a 204 to 14 vote in favor of a $375000 bond issue for school buildings. Funds allocated to Lake Providence High School 100000 Transylvania Jr High 125000 Monticello Elementary 60000 Parish Training 4500 Rural Negro Schools 45000.

Lake Providence East Carroll Parish East Carroll Transylvania Jr Monticello Parish Training School

Braun and Cowden Honored by Post

Tribute was paid to two L. B. Faulk Post No. 13 Amer ican Legion members at Forsythe Park. C. B. Braun, adjutant for about 20 years, and Robert Cowden, finance officer for over 20 years, were presented with gold watches on retirement.

L. B. Faulk American Legion Legion Memorial Forsythe Park C. B. Braun Robert Cowden

Local Marriage Licenses Record Listing

George Bradberry twenty of Monroe and Georgie Thomason Turbeville twenty five of West Monroe appear on a marriage licenses list. Fred E. Lindsey thirty five of Monroe and Kate Meachan thirty two of West Monroe also appear on the record. A sentence notes that wood from the tulip tree is used in making postal cards.

George Bradberry Monroe Georgie Thomason Turbeville West Monroe Fred E. Lindsey Kate Meachan

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