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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1950

Page

9

Acheson Says Russia Peace Hopes Depend on Live Policy

Secretary of State Dean Acheson told Harvard graduates that peace with Russia hinges on Soviet leaders adopting a live and let live approach. He stated no approach or aid will resolve mutual problems without such changes and warned war is not inevitable. He praised Europe’s recovery and outlined a strengthened Western defense while noting U.S. aid supports freedom, not substitute for will. Romulo echoed Asia needs with higher living standards and freedom, urging Asia seen through Asian eyes. Acheson and Romulo received honorary degrees as 3,021 grads received diplomas amid picket lines downtown.

Cambridge Mass Dean Acheson Russia United States Acheson Harvard Alumni Association George C. Marshall Europe Harvard Yard North Atlantic Free World Soviet Union Cion Asia China Philippine Carlos P. Romulo United Nations General Assembly Romulo Harvard Trygve

Manville's Sister Sues for Divorce in Nevada

Mrs Cornelius Dreselhus, sister of Tommy Manville, filed for divorce in Las Vegas from the Netherlands consular official she married in New York in 1937. She charged mental cruelty and lack of support in her suit filed yesterday.

Manville Las Vegas Nev Tommy Manville Cornelius Dreselhus Netherlands New York

Party Ready Rice Pudding With Fancy Toppings

A homemaker can quickly prepare pudding from packaged rice dessert mix, cooling and serving warm or cold. Variations include chocolate chip with whipped cream, coconut topping, party pink with red candies, and walnut garnish to enhance flavor and appeal.

Woman Guilty in Husband's Death at Covington

Covington Ind June 23 Mrs Ellen Osborn 39 was convicted of first degree murder in the arsenic death of her husband Amandus Osborn 49 last Christmas day The Fountain circuit court jury recommended life imprisonment Judge Roy C Fenters set sentencing for Saturday The jury deliberated almost eight hours Osborn showed no emotion The state said she killed to be with apple picker Robert Tibbetts who was to testify but not located Osborn denied the killing

Covington Ind Ellen Osborn Fountain Circuit Amandus Osborn Roy C. Fenters Tibbetts

Laziness Theme Highlighted by GM Consultant

Ralph Lee of Detroit a General Motors consultant told a regional meeting of the National Association of Suggestion Systems that man’s greatest urge is not self preservation but conserving energy He added that people are born with a big hunk of lead in their breeches marking a lighthearted but pointed critique of human motivation.

Buffalo N. Y Ralph Lee Detroit General Motors Corp National Association of Suggestion Systems

Mardi Gras Tax Status Could Extend To Private Clubs

Washington reports Internal Revenue officials consider applying the 20 percent tax on social club dues and initiation fees to exclusive Mardi Gras ball organizations in New Orleans and Mobile. No general ruling yet, case by case assessments, potential retroactive effects and questions of civic versus social activities noted.

Washington New Orleans Mobile Internal Revenue Bureau Bureau

Man shoots self then drinks beer in Despondent fit

San Francisco report details Taxicab Driver Nicholas Rasberry, 44, who shot himself in the head and, despite a bullet wound, sipped beer at a bar before an ambulance was called. At hospital he told police he acted in a despondent mood over an affair. The bullet entered his neck, traveled upward, broke his jaw and exited near the ear.

San Francisco Nicholas Rasberry Rasberry

Liquor spending in 1949 shows continued decline

The 1949 commerce department report says Americans spent 8.55 billion on liquor, the second straight year of cuts since 1944, with hard liquor leading the drop. Beer totals fell to 4.435 billion while wine rose to 465 million, and taxes supplied nearly 3 billion.

Washington Commerce Department Department Howard T. Jones The Distilled Spirits Institute

Iodine Deficiency Said To Spark Goiter In Central States

The north central United States reports an unusual number of goiter cases due to iodine deficiency in soil and water. Local doctors link widespread dietary iodine shortage to rising thyroid enlargements among residents.

North Central United States

Proprietary Mexana Endorsed Shake Aids Quick Skin Contact

A 44 year old product named Mexsanag described as providing fast soothing relief by allowing medication to cling to skin within seconds. The fragmentary note mentions a second action and proximity to skin. No clear manufacturer or event details are present.

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Secretary of State Western Monroe and West Monroe Home Grown Crowder Ib Home Grown Pic Nic Hams Cudahy Sacco Tye Dealer By Charles Molony Mexsanag Garland A.S. I.E Frigidhold Ice Refrigerator
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