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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1945
Page
2
The Monroe News Star proclaims independence and impartial journalism. It asserts editorial integrity and opposition to wrongs regardless of party politics, with staff details and contact information for departments and offices.
Jimmie Fider vents on celebrity baby gossip and press stunts in Hollywood. The column contrasts past baby secrecy with modern starlet births and headlines, then replies with attributions about Susan Hayward Linda Darnell Alice Faye Evelyn Keyes and others while noting media appetite for infants and marriages.
Washington officials economists and Treasury and White House experts warn of inflation risks as price controls face tests from a Wherry cost plus amendment black markets and farm real estate booms. Rising income savings and pent up demand fuel pressure on OPA and postwar reconversion plans.
North Dakota Senator William Langer urges removing bell-bottom trousers and updating U S navy attire to more modern styles arguing the current dress is outdated borrowed from Britain and harkens to Lord Nelson era while recognizing mixed opinions from traditionalists and reform advocates across ranks.
Speculation curbs on real estate, commodities, and securities are under review in Washington. Proposals include 65 percent down on real estate purchases and 100 percent margin on stocks and commodities to curb inflation and deter short term profits. Government aims to guard postwar prosperity by stabilizing prices while wages remain the key exception.
In a 1942 Oslo court statement former champion Norwegia n pole vaulter Hoff recalls realizing German cruelty and Nazi stupidity once aware in 1943 of 1940 knowledge. He says if he had known earlier he would not have collaborated with the enemy and criticizes the passive stance of many during Hitler's rise.
Mrs. Henry McLemore recalls Jim’s delayed guest column as a relief and a tribute to service. The piece contrasts harsh wartime hardships with the comfort of a recovered home, describing familiar comforts like a real shower and ice, and noting the Pacific theater grind and soldiers’ endurance.
A reflective piece by Angelo Patri argues that sex education starts at home, not school. He urges parents to provide direct age appropriate guidance, warns against street taught lessons, and promotes early, ongoing dialogue using trusted sources and materials.
A dense list of radio programs across stations KMLB KNOE and NBC CBS ABC includes morning and daytime music, talk, news, and special segments. It notes hosts like Morning Mirth and Morning Melodies, with various time slots and program titles such as Treasury Salute World News and Dance Matinee. The schedule shows many named programs, performers, and interleaved news summaries.
New Orleans June 26 The Illinois Central System announces revisions to several air schedules effective July 1 aimed at better passenger comfort. The Chicago New Orleans Panama Limited will slow on curves and hills and speed on straight sections. The Creole northbound from New Orleans to Louisville will arrive 29 minutes earlier to connect with eastern trains. The 264 eastbound will depart Shreveport earlier to link with the Louisiane at Jackson. Overall arrivals and departures at New Orleans are unchanged.
Short note describes installation of a telephone line to Camp Ki-Ro-Li by Southern Bell and partners. A 1.5 mile line is being strung. Also completed is an 8 and 6 inch high pressure natural gas loop around Monroe, with crossovers pending water subsidence. Williams, superintendent, notes rapid growth driving extensions.
A fragmented 1945 piece references a bicycle service in the United States and a vague aside about burps from a fellow who broke the world record for eating fried eggs in one sitting, hinting at wartime humor or anecdotes.
Alec Craig, veteran character actor of stage and screen, died yesterday after a long illness. A native of Scotland, he had a long stage career and appeared in numerous productions.
Los Angeles June 26 Radio commentator Robert Arden said he settled a $3500 claim against Charlie Chaplin over a commission on a play purchase and fees for rewriting. The suit was dismissed at Chaplin’s request and Arden said most of the claimed amount was paid. Arden testified for Chaplin in a paternity case where actress Edna Purviance named him as father of daughter Carol Ann.
The 47th bombardment group of the 2nd Air Force will leave Italy for the United States by the end of June after flying 1,962 missions. It saw action in North Africa and Europe and earned a citation for its work at Kasserine Pass. Commanded by Col Malcolm Green Jr of San Francisco and later by Col Kenneth S Wade of San Diego.
Washington reports an official of the maritime commission sold personally nearly a million dollars in war bonds in one month in memory of his son killed in action. Howard L. Grimm of Kansas City Missouri led a campaign that raised treasury bond sales toward a national record. The drive, begun May 1, runs through July 7 with corporate sales also rising sharply.
Scattered clues fill this crossword grid with Across and Down entries. The readable lines include phrases like Not streping and Change Wing, plus several numbered hints such as 12 and 16. The mix features puns, measurements, and odd spellings characteristic of a damaged OCR page from a vintage puzzle.
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