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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1946
Page
4
The Monroe News Star announces telephone access after 7 p.m. for all departments on weekdays except Sunday. It describes itself as an independent newspaper printing news impartially and taking positions on issues it believes to be right or wrong regardless of party.
Trade paper says Casey Robinson and Ben Bogeaus may cancel The Life and Loves of Anna Pavlova if a leading man with strong box office pull cannot be signed. United Artists worries Toumanova lacks American star power, but proponents argue Pavlova name and a strong story can guarantee success without top stars.
In Berlin June 24 Soviet Russia wins favor among German artists by flattering vanity and feeding stomachs with extra rations. Russians court writers, actors, and musicians with favors and a social club The Sea Gull while offering employment security and better living. Americans struggle to match such incentives as bread and housing in postwar Germany.
The piece contrasts US claims of aviation leadership with European and Soviet advances. It notes the ram jet “flying stovepipe” tests echo Nazi V-1 use, discusses Wright Field aircraft developments, and reports on a British jet engine licensing deal in the US. The Mead National Defense Committee warns of lacking a clear national R and D policy and inadequate facilities and funding for aircraft research. It calls Congress and the public to recognize gaps in postwar air power and to secure timely funding.
Henry McLemore argues against censorship of history and geography texts praising patriotic bias. He mocks calls to rewrite American Revolution coverage and urges pride in the current flag and forefathers while noting regional biases in Civil War treatment. He warns against politicized schooling and world-altering changes to textbooks.
Angelo Patri argues for balanced education for gifted children, urging calm structured programs over mere brilliance. He cautions that high IQ does not ensure self control and calls for pediatric, psychological, and instructional support to channel talent into steady growth. He also promotes his leaflet Fear with a penny request for readers.
The writer recalls learning trivia from a radio quiz and mocks schooling. He boasts about knowing world capitals rivers and economies while criticizing mathematics and deportment. He cheekily claims those subjects hindered him and even forced forging parental signatures.
Short Q and A style notes cover topics from coal impact on railroads and cosmetics to origins of Caledonia and brandy. Answers mention Romans in Scotland, soil tracing of ancient rivers, brain weights, stain removal, Bolivar, and world figures like Sir Ramaswami Mudaliar and Lord Inverchapel.
A scrambled list of radio programming blocks from KNOE KMLB and ABC NBC venues shows shows, dances, news, sports, and musical programs across the day. Entries include Jack Berch Show News and various orchestra performances.
S T Williams 26% a Black man fatally stabbed his wife Mary Perkins Williams 23 on Dixie Street near Dick Taylor Street at 10 30 p m on Saturday. Dr James T French parish coroner said in an inquest. Williams admitted delivering the blows. He claimed gambling at Ike Lowes cafe and her nagging drove the incident. No eyewitnesses. Williams surrendered to police.
KWKH Shreveport lists a detailed daily schedule with news reports, club features, bands, and various shows from 3:00 PM to 1:05 AM. Programs include 4:00 Allan Jackson and News, 6:00 Forever Ernest, 8:00 Screen Guild Players, 9:00 Lanny Ross Show, and multiple orchestra segments with Joe Richman and Oren Tucker.
Registration for the grand baby show sponsored by the United Spanish War Veterans auxiliary closes Wednesday June 26 at 5 30 p m in the Hotel Frances lobby. Open hours are 9 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Eligible are all community children under five. Prizes go to the nearest perfect, the handsomest boys and prettiest girls across age groups six months to three years. A queen will be crowned Queen of Victory with a diamond ring.
Lt. William P. Heard of West Monroe is among returning veterans arriving in New York last Friday aboard the Webster Victory. Also aboard were Sgt. William L. Fowler of Winnsboro and Sgt. Louis K. Fuller Jr. of Baskin. On Saturday Lt. Charles H. Taving of Winnsboro arrived aboard the Westminster Victory.
Washington observes the House as a well dressed body with few exceptions. Notables include Pittenger and Wadsworth for flashy ties, Arends Baldwin Kefauver and Keogh for style, while Stockman must order tailored suits. The color gray dominates with blue and brown following.
The U S army recruiting station at 101 North Grand Street Monroe will remain open all day Sunday June 30 to accommodate last minute enlistments. Recruits entering by that date may retain their rank if they meet grade and time in service requirements. Family allotments apply to those enlisting by June 30.
A dense list of crossword style clues covers topics from geography to flora and fauna. Entries include references to ancient Greece, European natives, Hindu garments, tree names, and various measurements, with many numbered across and down hints.
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