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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1946
Page
4
Hollywood notes recount Barbara Whiting seeking her release after being told no new roles were lined up. The piece reflects on child stars growing up in film, cites Shirley Temple as a contrast, and argues early fame often harms a carefree childhood.
The Monroe News-Star declares itself an independent newspaper printing news impartially. It states it supports what it believes to be right and opposes what it believes to be wrong without regard to party politics.
Louis P. Smith 72 of Rayville died in a Monroe hospital Tuesday. Funeral held Wednesday at his son’s Rayville home with Rev J H Hooks officiating and burial at Masonic Cemetery Rayville. Sam W. Williams 71 retired railroad man died yesterday in a local hospital. Services were at Spring Hill church near Jonesboro with burial at the nearby cemetery.
In Baton Rouge on June 26 the Louisiana House adopted a resolution against personal state car use and ordered state cars painted state property. Debates covered a $50,000 wildlife hyacinth eradication fund, a $25,000 Oakley Plantation purchase for Audubon Memorial Park, and a $150,000 Catahoula Lake dam bill, which passed 66 to 8 amid opposition. Other measures involve pay raises for tax commissioners from $5,000 to $7,500, health officer salary proposals, and an insurance law code study by the secretary of state, approved 71 to 9.
Eastman and Dulles, in distinct writings, converge on Russia pursuing long range global domination. They urge the United States to face facts, unite across parties, and strengthen moral, economic and military pose to avert crisis and advance a live-and-let-live world policy for lasting peace.
Henry McLemore writes about the extension of the selective service act to March 31, 1947 for ages 19 to 45. He imagines being drafted again, revels in military life, and jokes about dodging duties while longing for simple comforts and a Hungarian Budapest deployment. He envisions meeting young draftees upon return.
A guide for parents dealing with a troubled child. It urges gentle care, bath routines, and careful record keeping to identify causes and aid a physician. Suggests nursery school if needed and emphasizes patience over punishment.
Senator Wherry urged strong Senate opposition to the compromise OPA bill after the House passed it 265 to 105. Senator Lucas warned the House vote signals Senate approval despite misgivings, while negotiations center on lifting meat price controls and a broader decontrol package including poultry dairy petroleum and tobacco.
A dense listing of KNOE and NBC programs across the day from Local and NBC broadcasts including The Jumping Jacks, News and Sports segments, and musical hours. The passage ends with a health tip urging minimal cooking to preserve vitamins and a note about OPA compromise threats.
A daytime to midnight program slate listing hosts shows news weather and music. Names include Martin Agronsky Kellogg Bobby Sherwood Orch Lum and Abner Ozzie Nelsons Orch and Gerald Wilson Orch with periods for News Signs and sports segments.
The listing shows a full day of radio programming on KWKH Shreveport including Local and CBS segments. It covers mornings with Wake-Up and News, daytime dramas like The Sunshine Boys and The Second Mrs Burtoness, musical programs such as Melody Ranch Boys and Harmie Smith, and late night fare including News Sports Resume and Benny Goodman Orch. The entry ends with a note crediting William Gilbert for early radio theory.
Jence Nick Nielsen died in a Winnsboro sanitarium after a long illness. Survived by wife Emma Nielsen a son J E Nielsen Baskin daughter Mrs Leonard Jones Winnsboro three brothers Louis Fritz and John Nielsen Winnsboro four sisters Miss Lanny Nielsen Miss Mary Nielsen Miss Louise Nielsen and Mrs Lena Wiggins Winnsboro Funeral set for Wednesday at 4 pm at the family residence with Rev T G Pope officiating burial in the new Winnsboro cemetery by First National.
Joe Henry Jinks, 60, a well known Madison parish farmer, died in a Rapides parish hospital after two months illness. Funeral was at Raymond Baptist Church Ashland community with Rev. Robnrt officiating and interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife and eight children: John Henry Jinks, Delhi. Will A. Jinks, Travis Jinks, J. R. Jinks, Tallulah. Mrs Maud Laverance, Alexandria. Mrs A. Carter, Delhi. Mrs Mabel Ukele, Tallulah. Mrs E C LaVigne, Tallulah.
Maurice Yaeche Albuquerque, 40, former Paris jeweler, claims in a California court he is the father of two children born out of wedlock to Mrs. Ferida Hayat. He seeks custody and says he has supported them since birth while alleging she resided with him as his wife Cecilia until recently. Hayat had sued for 300 dollars monthly support for herself and the two children.
John Henry Jenkins a 43 year old Black man was found dead in his bed at 8 30 a m Tuesday at 800 Louise Ann Avenue where he lived alone A neighbor C A Singleton reported he had not been seen since Monday afternoon Dr James T French parish coroner ruled heart ailment as the cause with prior treatment at Charity Hospital clinic
Washington Indiana June 26 Picketing of the G C Murphy Company store ended after about five years. Walter Reed head of the Central Labor Union said the firm agreed to hold an election to decide if employees should be represented by a union. Local Retail Clerks Union members began picketing September 17 1941.
The Louisiana Senate rejected 11 to 24 a proposal to divert the port half cent of the state gasoline tax from New Orleans and Lake Charles to fund a 10 million dollar farm-to-market road bond issue. Critics warned of constitutional questions and higher port charges. A companion bill remains in the house.
A June 26 1931 report describes a "community" on Out the Loop Road with 1 600 000 people organized into 40 housekeeping apartments housing families. Jimmie Pope started with one bee hive, reaching 40 by four years, hoping to reach 100 in 1932. Honey selling supports the venture and the Monroe Recreation department plans another school auditorium Mystery Party with radio and phony radio segments as the crowd enjoyed unique games and audience participation.
Lethbridge jail executed 31 year old German POW Werner Schwalb for the July 22 1943 murder of a fellow prisoner at the Medicine Hat internment camp. He was the first POW hanged in Canada. Co defendant Adolph Kratz faced death but had his sentence commuted to life. A third defendant was acquitted. The note adds a brief aside that Swiss coins use nickel.
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