Food czars, ducks, and a woodpile of war policy
A political voice critiques targeting complex wartime problems with a single food czar idea. The writer notes how easy it is to oversimplify, while imagining stronger yet still flawed straw men challenging President Roosevelt. The column then drifts to tangential notes on curiosity, invention, and a historical tickler about Formosa and Sicily.
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White House
Roosevelt
George
Georgia
McNary
Oregon
Mr. Roosevelt
Stokes miscast in postwar world say critics rally
Henry McLemore rails at MP Mr Stokes accusing him of underestimating Axis resolve and misreading war aims. He argues that millions in Axis nations sacrifice at least as much as Allied fighters and warns against easy peace terms that would reward tyranny. The letter laments ballot-box politics and urges unity in defense of decency.
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London
England
Mr. Stokes
Stokes
Ipswich
Sickes
Germany
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Holland
Norway
Greece
France
Rodin
Messerschmitts
Lidice
Stanigrad
Hitler
Malia
Musal
Hirohito
Diana Barrymore Apologizes and Changes After On-Set Prank
Hollywood gossip column recalls Diana Barrymore’s prank on Robert Cummings that sparked a clash, followed by her transformation into a model co worker. It notes her surprising first apology and hints at evolving career glory including potential tribute to Cummings.
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Hollywood
Diana Barrymore
Miss Barrymore
Diana
Robert Cummings
Cummings
John
Barrymore
Our Children By Angelo Patri War Time Girls' Service Guide
A sixteen year old girl is urged to mobilize home front help for servicemen. Older women lead, groups organize garden and nursery work, hospital aid, and food production. Uniforms optional. activity matters more than appearance. Readers can request leaflet No P-29 for five cents from Monroe News-Star in New York.
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Red Cross
Salvation Army
Angie Patri
Monroe News-Star
Postoffice
Station O
New York
N. Y
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Radio Grid of June 24 Eastern War Time Programs
Evening schedule listing multiple stations and programs from 6:50 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. including Just Plain Bill, Jack Armstrong, Indiana Indigo, Captain Midnight repeats, News and music by Shrednik, The Three Sisters, Golden Gate Quartet, Fred Waring's Time, Bing Crosby Music Hall, Grand variety acts and war-related broadcasts with comments by Henry Taylor and Fulton Lewis Jr. Includes dramatics, serials, dances, and audience interaction segments with various orchestras and hosts.
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Jack Armstrong
Chicago Dance Orchestra
Farrell
Captain Midnight
Shrednik
Npo News
Henry Taylor
Blu Quincy Howe
Cha Viga Coelho
Blue the Three Sisters
Cha Charlotte Deabie
Indiana Indigo
Orcheat
Dack Armstrong
John I. Kennedy
Golden Gate Quartet
Cbs
Stern
Aobe
Lowell Thomason
Midnight
Fred Waring
Nbe
Vic Borge
Dramatica
Ona
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Mis
Harry James & His
Johnson Family
Bob Burns
Jayne Cozzenks
Nhe-Wegt
Biu
Marty Astor
Othera
Nybs
Abner
Henry Aldrich
Aobs-Haate
Dixie
Bing Crosby
Music Hall
Bowes
Gabriel
Mbs
Murle
Rudy Vallee
Joan Davis
Nba
Harry Wiemer
Hiw
Garry Moore
Jim Durante
Raymond Gram
U. S. Navy
Graele Fields
March of Time
Wings
Faeree
Mina
Cba
Paul Schubert
Bob Tucker
Cha Dance Music Orchestra Tunea
Nbe-Eaat
Nbo
Connecticut tops smokers per capita in tax survey
A Federation of Tax Examiners survey of 17 taxpaying states finds Connecticut residents smoke about 99 packs per person yearly. The Reuben James, a destroyer, was the first U.S. warship sunk by the enemy in this war, according to the report.
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Federation of Tax Examiners
Connecticut
U. S
Reuben James
Radio Schedule Fragments and Q&A Snippet
A jumble of radio programming notes from KWKH with listed shows and times runs into a question and answer section. The Qs cover when Roosevelt signed the selective service act and first registration, how to identify the president’s flag, and the longest solar day of the year.
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Roosevelt
Parking ordinance signs to guide motorists in 1918
Mayor Arnold Bernstein announced that all parking zones will be plainly marked under the new city ordinance effective Monday. White lines and markers will designate right of way streets to prevent confusion for motorists, with visitors shown priority and courtesy policies unchanged. A separate note reports Fred Kalil filing a $150,000 six percent serial gold bond issue through Interstate Trust for an eight story hotel at Fifth and DeSiard streets. The building will occupy 40 by 150 feet with frontage additions to the site. Authorities say nearly 9 percent of forest fires stem from locomotive sparks.
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Arnold Bernstein
District Court
Fred Kalil
Fifth and
De-Siard Streets
Interstate Trust and Banking Company of
New Orleans
DeSiard Street
North Fifth Street
Kalil
Northeast Louisiana 4-H groups win multiple awards at LSU
Northeast Louisiana 4-H members at the LSU short course earned seven firsts and numerous blue ribbons across health, clothing, food preservation, demonstrations, and livestock contests. Elected to the state executive committee were Phil Duncan Franklin, Helen Simon Franklin, and others.
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Northeast Louisiana
Tophonoris
Louisiana State University
Phil “Duffy
Duncan
Franklin
Helen Simon
Mayda Wells
Union
Geraldine Griffin
Morehouse
Madison Parish
Martha Rachel Wiggins
Cherimond McDaniel
Mary Wilson
Concordia
Jimmie Parker
Madison
Julia Marie Alston
LaSalle
Yvonne Saint
Lincoln
Joyce Busbire
Richland
Monelle Mullins
Marilyn May
Yvonne Brantley
Madge Potter
Blue Ribbon
Catahoula
Martha Ellen Kirk
Mary Alice Humble
Quachita
Marilyn Durbin
Tensas
Maurice Newton
Joseph Free
Charles Newton
Dorothy Lee Johnson
Lonnie Jean Vining
East Carroll
Betty Hays
Tenses
Margaret Helen Barnes
Concordia Poultry
Franklin Parish
Joyce Lawrence
Charlotte Seymore
Lilly Mee Dickerson
Washington in Wartime by Jack Stinnett
A wartime themed feature by Jack Stinnett examines Washington's role and resilience during conflict, noting political leadership, civil mobilization, and public morale across key events and dates. The piece highlights how national policy intersected with local life.
Recreation Meet Slated Tuesday by West Monroe Center
Mrs H F Bordeaux announces a meeting of recreation leaders from clubs and churches next Tuesday night at 5 p.m. at the West Monroe community center. Each organization should send at least two members, with citizens welcome. Activities now run twice weekly, Thursday 3 p.m. for children under 13 and Friday 7:13 p.m. for teens. last Thursday the Intermediate Girl Scouts assisted, enjoying games and crafts led by Mrs Reno Bell Strong Burdeaux and Mrs Gipsie O’Quinn.
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Mra. H. F. Bordeaux
P.m
West Monroe
A. G. Reno
C. C. Bell
C J. Strong
H. F. Burdeaux
Gipsie O' Quinn
Can
Ann and Bert confront Terrence House secrets and will clues
Ann searches Grand Gussies suite for a will as Roscoe Newton meddles with health fads. Bert notices tension over a possible inheritance while Ann discovers currency hidden behind a wall safe, then pauses as footsteps approach to reveal a looming danger before the tale continues.
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Ann
Grand Gussie
Mr. Baxton
Sarah
Jerry
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