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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1951

Page

5

Roosevelt and Stalin clashes over aid and arrogance in war

The piece criticizes Roosevelt era policy toward the Soviet Union and Stalin's demands, accusing U S leaders of folly and miscalculation. It notes failed lend lease support, Soviet aid behaviors, and Stettinius's reflections, while contrasting Pravda's Korea peace stance with Western criticism.

Stalin Hitler Russia Washington Roosevelt United States Kremlin Lend Lease United States of America Wilton Ch'rehill Edward R. Stettinius Ev Luate Germany Pearl Harbor Stettinius Urals Siberia Lenin MacArhur MacArthur Japan King Features Syndicate, Inc

Truman Speech in Tennessee Presses Peace in Korea

Pravda and Soviet papers report President Truman spoke in Tullahoma about U.S. aims for a real settlement to end the Korean conflict. He did not endorse Malik's UN plan directly but signaled readiness to join in a peaceful settlement to end aggression and bring security to Koreans.

Reasow Pravda Malik Soviet Union Korea Information Department United Nations Man Truman Tullahoma U. S

Fake Citations Raised Over Personal Solicitation

Brown cites act 290 of the 1940 Louisiana legislature and Title 14 Section 353 of the 1950 Revised Statutes to declare it unlawful to sell solicit for or offer to purchase documents simulating official papers from U S courts intended to obtain money or value.

Louisiana United States

Engagement Ends Amid Publicity Stir At Norfolk

Betty ends her engagement with Tom a 19 year old sailor after publicity sparks concern at home. Betty says she loves him but the situation forces a break as Tom recounts his mother collapsing during a telephone call and misreports of marriage.

Tom Betty

Two Ferriday Men Injured In Highway Crash

In Ferriday Louisiana two men were injured when their Buick left Vidalia highway and struck a road sign. Ernest Crum suffered a broken nose and head bruises and was hospitalized. Kirk Morgan the driver received a scalp wound and was released after treatment.

Ferriday Vidalia Highway Ernest Crum Ferriday Hospital Kirk Morgan Morgan

Streets at Zoo to Be Improved at Bernstein Park

John P. Simmons, commissioner of streets and parks, backs a plan to expand the Bernstein Park zoo with three new major cages totaling 24 compartments. The project will add more birds and animals and include street work such as oiling or blacktopping park roads. A native bird display will benefit students and scouts by offering a wide view of Louisiana’s native species.

Bernstein Park John P. Simmons Simmons Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Louisiana

Oil official pleads guilty to possession of protected birds

A Marksville representative and mayor pleaded guilty to possessing birds protected by federal law. He was sentenced to six months imprisonment and a $200 fine, with the six months suspended.

Marksville Gailt

Taft Rejects Bipartisan Foreign Policy Claim

Senator Taft says it is an absolute untruth that the United States has a bipartisan foreign policy. He criticizes President Truman's charge of a smear campaign by Republicans and cites lack of consultation with GOP leaders since 1948. Taft links McCarthy and Bradley battles to broader Republican doubts on China, Korea, and Asia policy.

Jack Bell Washington Taft Ohio Truman Senate Republican Policy Committee Tallahoma, Tenn Ohioan Pearl Harbor United States Vandenberg China Arthur Vandenberg R.-Mich Defense Marshall Omar Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff State Acheson Bradley Douglas MacArthur Congress McCarthy R.-Wis Acheson Marshall Indianapolis Ind Formosa Korea Tullahoma MacArthur U. S Asia Europe Russia

Senate approves transfer of 118 acres to navy depot

Washington June 26. The Senate Agriculture Committee today approved a bill authorizing the Department of Agriculture to transfer to the Navy 118 acres already used as part of its ammunition depot at Shumaker Ark.

Washington Senate Agriculture Committee Department of Agriculture Navy Shumaker Ark

Madison parish Banquet Features Cedar Foster Speaker

Tallulah Louisiana hosts a Madison parish Chamber of Commerce banquet with guests from the Twin Cities Chamber of Commerce. Cedric Foster will deliver the keynote address to an audience of about 200 to 300 people. Officers for the coming year are to be installed, led by President J W Love and Vice President E H Lancaster Jr. plus George Kimbrough treasurer and J E Neill Jr general membership chairman with Mrs Agatha L Sevier secretary manager.

Tallulah Madison Parish Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce of Twin Cities Cedric Foster Foster Ocean Canada Gulf

Playgrounds In Biggest Week At Monroe

A Monroe report shows total playground attendance reached 3 191 for white and colored groups during the week. School breakdown includes Lida Benton 269 Sherrouse 183 Missouri Pacific 300 Georgia Tucker 353 Barkdall Faulk 516 Bryant addition 393 Booker Washington 360 colored high 826. Feature was annual pet show with rabbits turtles dogs and other pets earning blue ribbons for top entries. Baby show for ages 11 and under and 12 to 14 and 15 to 16 groups will conclude this week with finalists chosen at Georgia Tucker or next Monday.

Monroe Lida Benton Sherrouse Missouri Pacific Georgia Tucker Barkdall Faulk Bryant Booker Washington Colored High

Painter electrocuted near box at American Can Co building

A painter identified as B. Karlson aged about 55 was killed in New Orleans when he touched a 220 volt wire near a box at the American Can Company building. Police said he was painting in the area at the time.

New Orleans B. Karlson Karlson American Can Company

Public Forum Eros L2 June 24 1951 To the Editor

A Louisiana reader questions opposition to Governor Long, criticizes a pension advocate, and praises administration roadwork in Jackson parish. The letter argues taxes and prices, urges citizens to contact senators and representatives about price controls amid national policy debates.

Louisiana Jackson Parish O. F. Wheelis

Price Controls Debate Voices in Congress Report

Monroe La June 26 1951 reports from the congress indicate that the people have not let members of congress know how they feel on the issue of price controls.

Congress Democratic Voters League Monroe

Mrs. Henry Mayo Wins Art Award at Ark La Tex Exhibition

Mrs. Henry C. Mayo of Monroe won first place in the jury award at the Ark La Tex artists and writers conference exhibition at Centenary College Shreveport. She received an oil sketch portrait by Louis G. Cicard as prize. Second by popular vote went to Miss Evelyn Smith of Farmerville for a pastel portrait by Mrs Rosalyn Aswell.

Henry C. Mayo Monroe Centenary College Shreveport Rosalyn Aswell James Aswel Mayo Civic Music Board Monroe Little Theater

Concord Church Homecoming With Ramsey Family Singers

Concord Church hosts its annual homecoming on Sunday July 1 with a basket lunch at noon. Texas based Ramsey family singers will perform special musical numbers for attendees.

Concord Church Ramsey Texas

New Jaycee Head Loses Wallet During Weekend

Lloyd E. Lenard of 203 Ouachita avenue reported his wallet lost Sunday night containing $75, naval discharge card, VFW and Jaycee membership cards, driver's license, vehicle title, important papers, and personal photos. He suspects loss at Joy Drive Inn Theater or near Ouachita avenue and offers a reward for return.

Lloyd E. Lenard Ouachta Avenue Lenard Blackather Joy Drive Inn Ouachita Avenue Jaycee

Credit men to convene in Monroe for autumn meeting

H B Ryland manager of the Credit Men's Association announces the 21st annual convention of the Louisiana Retail Credit Association the Associated Credit Bureaus of Louisiana and the Credit Women's Breakfast Club of Louisiana will meet in Monroe September 16 18. First class programs and high order entertainment planned with Sunday and Monday sessions. Group meetings include department and specialty stores automobile credit bureau managers petroleum furniture and appliances and bank finance and loan companies. The convention adjourns at noon on the third day to allow distant attendees to travel home.

H. B. Ryland Credit Men's Association Louisiana Retail Credit Association Associated Credit Bureaus of Louisiana Credit Women’s Breakfast Club of Louisiana Monroe Ryland

Pan American Games Postponed From 1942 To After War

The Pan American games held in Buenos Aires were originally set for 1942 but were delayed because of World War II. The event now proceeds after the war, aligning with postwar planning and regional athletic competition.

Buenos Aires

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