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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1948

Page

4

They Were All Out of Step But John Taber

A political column targets Representative Taber as the main critic of the ECA aid budget, arguing his cuts were partisan and out of step with European needs and public opinion. It notes his Europe trip, disputed figures, Senate pushback, and a controversial stance on postwar recovery.

Jim John Representative Taber House Appropriations Committee Taber Europe Congress Hay Foot Straw Foote Mr. Taber House ECA Senate Marshall Hoffman State Department Germany France Italy

Clocks and gifts clash in wedding anniversary list

Henry McLemore chides the Jewelry Industry Council for its gift timetable preferring practical items and arguing clocks on the first anniversary, furniture and appliances later, and diamond jewelry should top the list for women. He mocks the rigid scheme and hazards of following it.

Jewelry Industry Council Council Hitler

Bergman Life On Screen Leaves Hollywood Rumors In Quiet Orbit

Ingrid Bergman, lauded as a top actress and steady figure, reportedly faces marital tension with husband Dr. Peter Lindstrom over career demands though many claim rumors exaggerate. The column notes other Hollywood anecdotes about Greta Garbo, Ann Sothern, Gale Gordon, Bruce Cabot, Lex Barker, Danny Thomas, and ad-lib culture around fame.

Hollywood Ingrid Bergman Filmville Peter Lindstrom St. Louis Ann Sothern Ensenada Mexico Greta Garbo

Our Children By Angelo Patehi

A critique of one size fits all high school courses arguing for tailored education to match abilities. It urges schools to adapt curricula and staffing, urging industry and education to cooperate for better youth outcomes. It promotes parental reading habits and offers Dr Patri's leaflet for good books.

Quip on Gifts and Wives From a Civic Debate Text

A satirical passage notes advice on gifts showing a preference for a cord of pine over a chinchilla coat and mocks council lists. It contrasts wifely expectations with a list of presents like sapphires clocks and household items.

McNaught Syndicate, Inc

Capitol Page School to Honor 12 Seniors in June Graduation

Congressman Dewey Short will speak at Capitol Page School graduation in June in the Ways and Means Committee room. Twelve graduates, drawn from senate pages, house pages, and supreme court aides, complete the equivalent of a senior year and will receive diplomas as the Navy Band plays.

Washington Dewey Short R-Mo House Ways and Means Capitol Page School Senate Supreme Court Page School Congressman Short U. S. Navy Capitol Page Capitol Congress Board of Education of District of Columbia Orson W. Trueworthy Trueworthy West Point Annapolis

Mopsy trivia Q and A from Gladys Parker panel

A Q A feature covers topics from painting on the canvas to Theodore Roosevelt age at succession. It explains breaking color directly from the canvas, Turner as pioneer, and notes on maple sugar origins and Annie Oakleys free tickets.

Turner

Berlin food crisis deepens as blockade bites

In Berlin the Soviet blockade threatens fresh milk for western children and splits the city as the four power pool dissolves. American and British authorities insist no starvation but warn the rail line closure imperils western supply. Amid patrols and scare stories, officials urge calm and resist panic.

Nevil C. D. Brownjohn London Berlin L. J. Steck Central Food Board Kommandatura U. S Germany Frank L. Howley Lucius D. Clay Heidelberg Vassily D. Sokolovsky Magistrat Moscow Sokolovsky

Revival Meets at Central Assembly Church

A revival meeting is in progress at the Central Assembly of God on Hall and Calypso streets led by Rev. Mitchell Cason and Rev. Miles Bradley. Services are nightly at 7:45 p m with music and preaching. Sunday messages are “Moving Forward” and “Watching the Jew and Waiting for the Lord.” Rev. Bradley preaches Tuesday on “Saint Peter's Pentecostal Keys Hidden by Traditions of Men.”

Central Assembly of God Hall and Calypso Mitchell Cason Miles Bradley Cason Bradley L. O. Waldon

Solemn rites in Ogden honor four gold star family in WWII

A Utah ceremony honors a unique four-gold-star family from World War II, noting the Sullivan brothers and Borgstrom siblings as emblematic losses. The Sullivan men perished with the cruiser Juneau in the Solomons battle of November 1942, while Borgstrom sons served in different branches and theaters, underscoring the tragedy and need for honors.

Sullivan’ Brothers Borgstrom Thomas F. Sullivan Waterloo Iowa Juneau the Solomons

Deaths of R R Buddy Sedberry in Houston

R R Buddy Sedberry, 44, longtime Monroe resident now in Houston, died there early Friday after running a garage. Body to return to Monroe late Friday or Saturday. funeral arrangements incomplete. Survived by mother Mrs. W D Sedberry of Monroe and other relatives.

R. R Buddy) Sedberry Monroe Houston Tex W. D. Sedberry Wood Street

Lum Murphy, 78, dies. seven daughters and six sons survive

Lum Columbus Murphy died in a local hospital Thursday night aged 78. Survived by seven daughters Opelia Booth Fannie Johnson Leila Garland Ada Murphy Neda Murphy Nellie Sue Murphy Reda Murphy and six sons Dennis Jim Archie Golden Joe Lavelle Murphy. Funeral directed by Davis Lawhead Funeral Home at Antioch Church Saturday 2 pm with Rev Horace Taylor officiating. Interment in church cemetery.

Lum Columbus Murphy Opelia Booth Fannie Johnson Leila Garland Ada Murphy Neda Murphy Nellie Sue Murphy Reda Murphy Dennis Jim Archie Golden Joe Lavelle Murphy Davis- Lawhead Funeral Home Antioch Church Horace Taylor Church of God

Infant Le Queeta Traxler Dies at Birth in Rayville

Rayville La June 25 Special Le Queeta Traxler daughter of Mr and Mrs George Traxler died soon after birth The funeral was held Friday at 4 p m in Little Creek Church near Archibald and interment followed in the church cemetery Rev C C Floyd officiated The infant leaves parents a brother Billy and a sister Ginger Kay Traxler Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville was in charge

Rayville le Queeta Traxler George Traxler Little Creek Church Archibald C. C. Floyd Billy Ginger Kay Traxler Mulhearn Funeral Home

Bond for Fuller Set at 3000 Dollars

O S Fuller a 58 year old Strong Ark man in parish jail faces armed robbery and crime against nature charges. He was arrested after R F Watson of Shreveport swore out the warrant alleging Fuller drew a pistol robbed him of 60 dollars and committed a crime against nature.

O. S. Fuller Strong Ark Fuller R. F. Watson Shreveport

Harvest Time for Want Ads in News-Star-World

Harvest time drives business as readers scan the Want Ads in the News-Star-World. Businessmen rely on classified listings to find buyers and opportunities, matching services with local customers amid seasonal activity.

News-Star Morning World Eeeee

Democrats Say Dewey Is Easy

Democratic leaders voice bold opposition to Thomas E. Dewey after his unanimous Republican nomination. McGrath Fitzpatrick and McCormack predict victory for Democrats in November while Taft and Stassen pivot to support. MacArthur calls the choice splendid and assuring for freedom loving nations.

Thomas E. Dewey Dewey Paul F. Fitzpatrick New York Democratic Committee Txth House John W. McCormack McCormack Senator Vandenberg Col Robert R. McCormick The Chicago Tribune Vandenberg Millikin R.-Colo Taft Colorado Ohio Harold E. Stassen Tokyo Douglas MacArthur

Senate action looming on final budget and health funds

L U may push final senate action Monday while the House approves 768 009 in appropriations including 600 000 to match federal funds for public health centers and 100 000 for the midwinter fair at Lafayette. Senate amendments to the tobacco tax increase bill were postponed amid house opposition to higher cigar taxes.

Senate House Department of Health Lafayette

Officer McBride Promoted Sergeant After Stabbing Recovery

After a five inch blade was removed from his left side, Monroe police sergeant B J McBride resumes duty on the night shift following a serious stab wound while arresting a suspect. Chief H T Ward announced the promotion. McBride has served over two years and lives at 812 Georgia Street.

B. J. McBride Monroe H. T. Ward Sgt. McBride Georgia Street

Crossword Clue Packed Page Reveals Themed Puzzle List

Across and down clues fill a dense puzzle page with terms from circuits to worship and kingship. The list includes items such as wharf recline nobleman headliner and various science and biblical references.

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