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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1946
Page
1
Westbrook Pegler recalls the Joe Louis versus Billy Conn prizefight, noting crowd disruption and mixed views on the bout. He writes of ticket costs, social spectacle, and the era's boxing legends, including Dempsey Firpo and Tunney, with vivid anecdotes from Philadelphia and press colleagues.
William S. Hart former actor famed for frontier films dies after a long illness in Los Angeles at age 83. His son William S. Hart Jr. 24 and guardian George Frost manage his affairs as Hart’s estate nears a million dollars. Hart lived at an 80 acre Newhall ranch with memorabilia from his career.
Katherine Van Alst eight found after a six day search in Devil's Den State Park. She survived on berries and water, slept in caves, and was found five miles from the disappearance site. She is recovering in Fayetteville and will likely travel home soon with her relieved parents. Porter Chaddick of Fine Bluff first reached the child and was greeted with a calm thanks.
A strong Pacific Northwest earthquake near Vancouver Island rattled Seattle and southern inland areas. One man, Jacob L. Kingston, 69, died in heart failure as buildings swayed while he walked toward a church. Seismic readings peaked at 9:14 a.m. Pacific time, with reports of damage along Vancouver Island and Campbell River.
On the U S S Mount McKinley a practice bomb exploded over the Bikini target fleet in a bright orange flash. The operation was a full dress rehearsal for the approaching atomic mission with Maj. Woodrow Swancutt piloting the B 29 and Harold H Wood dropping the practice bomb within seconds of the scheduled time. The command team, including Maj. Gen. Roger Ramey and Vice Adm. Blandy, described the rehearsal as satisfactory though final judgment awaits photographs and reports.
Fred M. Vinson, 56, of Kentucky, is sworn in as the 13th chief justice amid a White House ceremony. President Truman hails the appointment as beneficial for the court while Justice Black sits among the justices and a Navy band plays as the oath is taken.
The Louisiana senate passed a bill to clarify administration of the Monroe firemen's pension fund and sent it to the governor. It would bar widows who were judicially separated from their husbands from benefits. The senate also approved a salary raise from 2406 to 3000 for Monroe and West Monroe city court marshals.
Louisiana legislators begin two days of hearings on the 198 million general appropriations bill as state department and institution heads present their requests. The House has approved the measure, while a New Orleans bill raising Sheriff Grosch’s pay to 237 thousand faces Senate scrutiny. A constitutional convention proposal advances, with a separate debate on a banned closed shop and a labor bill.
The California Oil Company plans a test well on 300 acres leased from the Orleans parish school board, triggering a land rush with lease prices reaching up to 25 an acre. One 343 acre tract owned by S. E. Holloway and H. R. Arlig fetched 8 575 dollars, leased to a Shreveport man reportedly acting for Carter Oil. Nearby farms secured far lower rates, and a prior well near Bosco allegedly produced a 12 000 000 cubic feet per day gas flow before being "deliberately killed."
Gov. Jimmie Davis rejected knowledge of any deal with Moran's Sons but said he had no objection to a printing bill that could grant the New Orleans firm a near monopoly and raise state printing costs. A former official alleged Moran's provided free printing for Davis in 1943 and could seek favors if he won. Davis said he did not sponsor the bill and knew nothing about its introducers.
In Vienna Russian and American investigators edge toward a solution in the shooting of two American military policemen who were wounded while stopping a stolen jeep carrying three Russian soldiers. A Russian lieutenant was shot resisting arrest as the case unfolds with Russian cooperation and pending family notification.
Washington June 24 Senator Ferguson Republican Michigan urged the Senate judiciary committee to hold public hearings on a plan to unpack the supreme court He backs the Eastland Bridges constitutional amendment to remove the last four Roosevelt appointees and have vacancies filled by lower court judges elected by the House Vinson takes oath as chief justice today Ferguson cites Justice Jackson vs Black dispute as a topic for possible committee airing
The Louisiana senate Little Case labor bill reappears with author Sen. A. K. Goff of Ruston confirming it was kept to check amendments. House Clerk Lee Laycock said it had not arrived in the house previously. The measure passed the senate last Thursday and is expected to go to the house today.
Delegations representing housewives and labor groups pressed Capitol Hill for continuation of price controls as OPA nears expiration. A Save OPA rally was planned near the Washington Monument with Senator Taylor and Rep. Wolcott noting a late meeting for the conference on four disputed provisions. They urged quick action before Sunday midnight when the law expires.
Pravda denounces the United States atomic energy proposals as seeking world domination and a monopolistic hold on bomb production. Boris Izakov questions U S motives and warns against private monopolies and eroding UN veto powers in a plan tied to Baruch and security council rules.
The council of foreign ministers rejected Austria's demand to gain part of the southern Tyrol from Italy but failed to resolve the Italian French frontier dispute. Talks aimed to decide on Alpine region adjustments and the disposition of surplus Italian naval units. Molotov sought delay while American and British ministers urged immediate action.
Washington June 24 States rights an issue as old as the nation itself thrust itself upon the Senate today in two controversial measures. One would end a long dispute by guaranteeing state ownership of land beneath water lapping state shares and involves tidewater oil deposits. The other would return the United States Employment Service to state operation by year end, reducing federal wartime role. The underwater land bill aims to clarify questions raised 55 times in the Supreme Court on oysters oil sponges and fish. The dispute grew from California tidewater oil wells and peaked with Harold L Ickes resignation as interior secretary in a row over President Truman's policy.
Japanese journalist Tomin Suzuki testified that Premier Hideki Tojo betrayed Foreign Minister Shigenori Togo by backing war with the United States after promising peaceful settlement. Suzuki said Togo entered a militaristic cabinet despite Tojo's assurances of peace.
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