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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1948

Page

2

Bastrop Girls Are Delegates to National H. F. A. Event

Misses Bobby June Cammack Juanita Kilpatick Mary Pearl Montgomery Nell Parrott and Alice Rae Mason from Bastrop High School will represent Louisiana at the Future Homemakers of America national convention July 5 through 9 in Kansas City Missouri. About 4 000 home economics students from 43 states Puerto Rico and Hawaii are expected to attend. The group motto is Toward New Horizons and the organization is sponsored by the U S Office of Education and the American Home Economics Association. Registration July 5 at the Municipal Auditorium Grand Foyer runs 1 00 p m to 6 00 p m and 8 60 a m to 6 00 p m.

Bastrop Bobby June Cammack Juanita Kilpatick Mary Pearl Montgomery Nell Parrott Alice Rae Mason Future Homemakers of America Municipal Auditorium Kansas City Missouri Bastrop High School Norma L. Stewart Future Homemakers Puerto Rico Hawaii The U. S. Office of Education American Home Economics Association Lela Tomlinson Louisiana F. H A. Association Louisiana

Britain claims world helicopter speed record at 124.3 mph

Maidenhead England June 28 Britain claimed the world helicopter speed record when Basil Arkell piloting a Fairey Gyrodyne reached 124.3 miles per hour on a three kilometer course. The official record stood at 76.7 miles per hour set by a German FW 61. An unofficial American mark of 114.6 mph was set last year by a Sikorsky two seater.

Maidenhead Eng Britain Basil Arkell United States

Radio Programs Time Adjustments Across Regions

Eastern local time schedules are listed with notes on hour changes for Central and Mountain zones. Some stations modify relay times to align with local programming, and last minute changes may not be reflected in this listing.

Evening radio schedule with varied network affiliates

A dense listing of daily radio programs across CBS NBC and ABC networks detailing times from 6:15 pm to midnight. Entries include music, dramas, news, talk shows, and variety acts featuring performers such as Lum and Abner, The Beulah Show, Inner Sanctum, The Falcon Adventure, and Reda Maupin Music among others.

Abe Cbs Network Abe-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Ebs Chicago Orchestra Cbs-East Lum Abner Dhs Wert Abe Lowell Thomas T Cbs Abe Basic Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Song Cbs Ivaily van Damme Abe Jerry Wayne Abe Henry J Chs Cavalcade of America Cbbs Warner Abe the Falcon Howard Barlow Abe Goffrey Rex Maupin Abe Gregory Hood Hilly Rose Mibs Voorhees Margo Abe Screen Guild Players Abc Abc News News Variety Lancing Abc West

Radio Schedule Notice for KNOE 1230 in Louisiana

Monday schedule lists major league baseball and evening programs on KNOE 1230 at 3:00 and later slots. It features Tommy Dorsey, Pan Am Scores, Sports Roundup, News of the World, Art Van Damme Quintette, Kaltenborn, Cavalcade of America, Voice of Firestone, Telephone Hour, Earl Long, Fred Waring, Chesterfield Supper Club, Astor Roof Orchestra, Click Orchestra, George Olsen & Orch, and NBC Local Louisiana Net.

Tommy Dorsey Pan Am News of the World Art van Damme Astor Roof Orchestra Click Orchestra NBC

Alpha Chi Omega Tops Louisiana Tech Greek Awards

Alpha Chi Omega earned its seventh straight top scholastic honor among women’s Greek groups at Louisiana Tech. Sigma Kappa finished second, Theta Upsilon third, Phi Mu fourth, Kappa Delta fifth, and Beta Sigma Omicron sixth for the spring term. Among men, Kappa Alpha led, Theta Xi colony second, Kappa Sigma third, Lambda Chi Alpha fourth, Delta Sigma Phi fifth, Tau Kappa Epsilon sixth, and Pi Kappa Alpha seventh.

Ruston Alpha Chi Omega Louisiana Tech Mabel May Sigma Kappa Theta Upsilon Phi Mu Kappa Delta Beta Sigma Omicron Kappa Alpha Theta Xi Colony Kappa Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha Delta Sigma Phi Tau Kappa Epsilon Pi Kappa Alpha

Radio Schedule for K MILE 1449 Kilocycles

A dense listing of program blocks with times and show names across ABC Local and regional segments including Treasury Band Show, Hillbilly Jamboree, Dick Tracy, Terry and the Pirates, Sky King, and Midnight Moods, interspersed with News summaries and local features.

ABC Claudia Loca Dick Tracy Terry and the Pirates Sky King L. Gibbs Joe Pierce Spotlight Melody Jamup and Honey Melody Music Shop Governor Long Treasury Eddy Howard Orch Earl] Godwin ABC String Orch Tomorrow's News Loui Joe Hasel Pennsylvania KMEFM Paul Whiteman Claudia Loci Terry & the Pirates Edwin C. Hill Elmer Davis

Radio Schedule for KWKH Shreveport Listing Tonight

A dense broadcast slate lists KWKH Shreveport programs from 1:30 to 1:05 with CBS and local shows. Notable entries include Its News to Me at 3:30, Tennessee Ridge Runners at 4:45, Arthur Godfrey's at 7:39, Radio Theater at 8:00, and Stars Over America at 11:00 with local news at various half hours.

M Jackson Hunt Hunt CBS Ned Calmer Jimmie Morrison Lova Arthur Godfrey Radio Elizabeth Scott Ray Milland Friend Irma Shirley Lloyd Hendricks Fairfield Spoots Stars Over America

Salmon Tops Canadian Fisheries Value in Staid Lisle Report

The piece notes the salmon of British Columbia as the most valuable Canadian fishery product with lobster, cod, halibut following in value. It frames the ranking as part of a local news broadcast and radio schedule context with brief program listings.

British Columbia

Berlin food blockade tests postwar German government plans

In June 1948 the Soviet Union blocks food from the western Berlin sector as the United States Britain and France pursue a separate plan for a German government in their zone. The move pressures Berlin's population of 2 million and tests the arrangement of occupation by the four powers. Western allies vow not to withdraw, while Russia seeks a unified German state under Soviet influence and withdrawal of all occupation troops.

United States Britain Russia France Germany Berlin Moscow Europe England Warsaw

Berlin Crisis Aims at Breaking Unity with Allies

The text cites Gen. Lucius Clay stating that Russians cannot compel removal from Berlin without war. It discusses the potential for the crisis to fracture Anglo American French unity, noting possible Russian success if a wedge is driven between the United States and France.

Berlin Lucius Clay France

Rotary Anns Guests Of Ferriday Rotary

Ferriday Louisiana hosts Rotary Anns for ladies night at Ferriday high school. Rev W C Mason new Sevier Memorial Methodist Church pastor spoke on Leader-

Ferriday Ferriday Rotary Club Ferriday High School Rotary Club W. C. Mason Sevier Memorial Methodist Church of Mason

Rotary Club Meeting In The World Of Today Dinner Enjoyed

A largely attended meeting discussed topics in the world of today and proved interesting and enjoyable. A dinner followed the regular session, prepared by the Rotary Anns.

Rotary Anns

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