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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1944
Page
2
A fragmented snippet suggests debate over beliefs and actions labeled wrong, with emphasis on impartiality and opposition to politics as a backdrop. No clear names or locations are present to anchor specifics.
Esther Fernandez, Mexican star under Paramount contract for two years without a screen role, explains she agreed to English questions in Mexico City and signed a $150 weekly deal. Training followed, enabling success in Mexican films and a new Hollywood chance.
The Office of Defense Transportation directs commercial motor vehicle operators to file applications through John F. Dawson in Shreveport. The transfer from the I C C to the ODT aims to speed processing and centralize field work across listed Louisiana parishes and nearby Texas and Arkansas counties.
In a playful exchange a performer retorts to a former chorus member, recalling her days on stage. The banter features lines about dancing, rhythm, and keeping pace with a lively cheer of counts seven.
The article discusses government plans for industrial reconversion, permitting select firms not deeply tied to war work to obtain materials for prototype civilian products. It cites the need to avoid idle plants and proposes a Britain-like approach of anonymizing manufacturers to prevent market distortion as conversion progresses.
A lens maker argues diaper cloth is not a critical material after testing absorbent lintless fabrics. He first tested army raincoat fabric and bandage gauze before using diaper cloth, suggesting a lesser critical status. The writer hints at protecting the maker’s identity from concerned mothers.
Secretary Hull states that a majority of Americans oppose keeping military bases in Latin America after the war. He argues the United States would renounce extraterritorial bases in China and would not seek bases in Maine or Florida for Britain, Recife, Natal, or Trinidad. The piece frames a broader U.S. stance against postwar foreign military footholds.
The piece muses on a disappearing KP and an overburdened taxpayer, notes a revelation about boiling potatoes with skins to save time and nourish, and hints at a hopeful horizon considered the millennium’s dawn.
Mrs Henry McLemore writes from Daytona Beach about her wedding anniversary. Henry proposed after a chance request and they wed at the Municipal Building in New York. A paper wire described the ceremony and bridal party with light details of the honeymoon and cheerful anecdotes.
A discussion on child fatigue during play outlines how mothers should pace activities to prevent temper and resistance. It advises preparing a small reward to ease transition to rest and emphasizes gentle, consistent guidance to avoid battles. The piece also references Dr. Patri and a Monroe News-Star notice for further reading.
A dense broadcast grid notes the Republican National Convention coverage from 11:30 opening session through midnight news plus a full slate of network programs. Listings include News Time, Kiddies Serial, The Sea Hound, Captain Tim Healy, Lone Ranger, and The Cavalcade of America among many others on NBC CBS and mutual networks with local time adjustments.
G L Holloway announces a merchants meeting in Room A at Hotel Virginia on Tuesday morning to boost sales of Series EO war bonds and discuss a proposed one percent increase in the retail sales tax now before the legislature.
United States Public Health Service notes 215 foreign born and 4038 native leprosy patients out of 718 treated over 34 years at Carville home. Downtown North Third street realty transfer sells for 20000 to Lennon Motor Company by James Wooten, with 50 by 138 feet lot. July 4 races start at 10 am from Go B Chaley residence site with entrants to choose a later time.
In Nebraska, former Sen. George W. Norris signals potential active backing for a Roosevelt fourth term. Norris, 80, told Jack Stinnett he may campaign if health allows, while questions linger on the impact of his support amid a Republican trend since 1938.
Seven Concordia parish students attend the first six weeks of the Louisiana State Normal College summer term at Natchitoches. Names include Imogene Burley Monterey commerce Beatrice Dale Vidalia mathematics Eris Dale New Era home economics Marjorie De Bell Ferriday commerce Helen E. Hill primary Lillian Matthews chemistry Lucille Matthews social studies all from Vidalia.
Willie Belle Goodman of Monroe pleaded guilty to four theft counts in district court on Monday and received four consecutive four month terms from Judge Frank W Hawthorne. Also Solomon Young pleaded guilty to four misdemeanors with six months each, not concurrent, and W M Roberts had preliminary default on DUI charges. Mexican singer Lucha Reyes dies at 62 in Mexico City after overdose of sleeping pills. she toured the United States.
The Senate acted on bills including S 68 to exempt out of state earned income, withdrawn after 18 18, S 280 substitute killed 17 20, S 331 disallow excess profit tax credits passed 26 8, S 148 eliminated dock board report passed 36 1, S 223 Calcasieu Police Jury real estate sale passed 36 0, S 230 expropriation for canals passed 33 1, S 277 police jury permits for all stations passed 28 2, S 281 Jefferson Lake Sulphur oil lease suit allowed passed 22 13. The Senate adjourned until 11 am Monday.
The report lists House bills with actions and votes including appropriations for removal of water hyacinths, School bus route maintenance, Howard Memorial Library, education for physically handicapped children, worker compensation improvements, retirement funds for bus operators and janitors, adding an assistant district attorney, butane regulation amendments, funding for professional training of Negroes, and liquefied petroleum act tweaks. Several measures passed with varying margins. some failed or were reconsidered.
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