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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1950

Page

3

Newman family obituary details pallbearers and affiliations

Mrs Newman’s grandchildren P J Newman III and Richard Chevireah Newman of New Orleans are noted as part of the funeral arrangements handled by Peters Funeral Home. Active pallbearers include G R LeBlanc C W Williams H L Wilson E W Cruse Henry C Ray J E Peters M G Moore A B Clarkson. Honorary pallbearers are A M Kite Barlow Snabnet Walter Fisher F C McConnell Robert Christian Aaron Parker N J Moore Lloyd Purifoy George Morgan H H Brinsmade W K Olmstead J W Treadwell F K Vaughan Charles G Simmons Ed Morris Dr C H Hill Dr George M Snelling Jack Russell E F Bernile and Missouri Pacific Railroad office employees and church deacons and elders.

P. J. Newman III Richard Chevireah Newman New Orleans Peters Funeral Home G. R. LeBlanc C. W. Williams H. L. Wilson E. W. Cruse Henry C. Ray J. E. Peters M. G. Moore A. B. Clarkson A. M. Kite Barlow Snabnet Walter Fisher F. C. McConnell Robert Christian Aaron Parker N. J. Moore Lloyd Purifoy George Morgan H. H. Brinsmade W. K. Olmstead J. W. Treadwell F. K. Vaughan Charles G. Simmons Ed Morris C. H. Hill George M. Snelling Jack Russell E. F. Bernelle The Missouri Pacific Railroad and Board of Deacons and Elders First Christian Church

Navy moves seventh fleet units toward Formosa crisis

Three of four seventh fleet ships Moore Maddock Cabazon sailed toward Formosa leaving Wantuck as the only remaining seventh ship. Vice Admiral Struble flies from Honolulu to rejoin a fleet of over 20 ships including Valley Forge and Rochester as Panther jets train in San Diego for duty in the Philippine Sea. Boxer remains in operating condition after return from Orient and overhaul delay.

Hong Kong Moore Maddock Cabazon Wantuck Formosa Guam Subic Bay Sangley Point Philippines Arthur D. Struble Seventh Honolulu Washington South Korea Valley Forge Rochester Struble MacArthur Leyte Mindro Luzon Phillippines Pacific Fleet San Diego Calif Phillippine Sea Long Beach Pacific Seventh Fleet Boone Orient Boxer Navy

Pravda criticizes U.S. Korea China actions and UN role

Pravda denounces the United States for acting against Korea and China without UN authorization and accuses Washington of ignoring the United Nations Charter. It questions who authorized the moves and notes the security council later urged aid to South Korea, while Tass had called the cease fire illegal without Soviet representation. The article warns that imperialist forces will not stop in their warmongering.

China U. S United’ Nations United Nations Organization United States U. N Pravda United Nations Truman Acheson Security Council Korea U. N. Security Council North Korea Tass Soviet Union Russia Congress Senate Defense Department America London House of Commons Paris Rome Ada Germany Washington Foreign Office Alan Kirk Mr. Truman Formosa Philippines Indo-China Hanoi Thomas E. Dewey New York Far East Europe

Permit issued for residence addition on DeSiard Street

Building records show John Sherrouse Jr received a permit to add to a residence at 4498 DeSiard Street costing 490 dollars. Day labor will be used. Marriage licenses granted to Dm H Martin, 20, West Monroe and Mary Ruth Gilmore, 16, West Monroe.

John Sherrouse, Jr DeSiard Street DM H. P. Martin West Monroe Mary Ruth Gilmore

Memoir of a country life and modern building ironies

The piece blends reminiscences of old farm life with wartime and postwar modernization. It contrasts rustic carpenters and plumbers with upscale Florida mansions, notes Addison Mizner’s flamboyant projects, and observes mass movement from New York to rural Connecticut and beyond. It includes reflections on political figures, a Nassau County district attorney, and a sense of historical change.

Westchester Connecticut Hitherland Daniel Boone Florida Addison Mizner Bill Wall Street Tulsa Addison Merman Stamford New York Martin Littleton Cody Wyoming Nassau County N. Y Republican Party of United States of America

Fall of Seoul Reported as North Korean Victory

North Korean troops pushed toward Seoul and briefly overran the capital, causing panic as refugees fled. American correspondents and pilots reported heavy fighting and bridge destruction around the Han River, while MacArthur’s HQ noted the front largely unchanged and resisting. President Truman ordered U S naval forces to the area and air power to operate south of the 38th parallel.

Seoul Burton Crane New York Times Frank Gibney Time Magazine Keyes Beech Chicago Daily News O. H. P. King Associated Press Suwon Kimpo King A. E. Shook Clovis N. M Japan Red Radio Pyongyang MacArthur Radio Uijongbu Formosa China Truman Inchon Jinsen

Truman heads to events as Korea crisis advances

Officials expect Acheson to discuss U S policy on Korea and East Asia at a news conference while Truman attends meetings with the reserve officers association and the American Newspaper Guild. White House aides note broad backing for the decision to aid South Korea after UN action and warn against appeasement amid Cold War tensions. The UN Security Council later backed the American resolution 7 to 1, signaling united support for strong action.

Reserve Officers Association American Newspaper Guild Far East State Acheson South Korea U. N. Security Council Russia Korea Kremlin White House State Department Truman Acheson Free World Lake Success N. Y United Nations Security Council

World War II Mustang Pilots Claim Shoot Down of Communist Yak

Russian made Schillereff a WW II Mustang pilot in Europe with four German victories said he and Dewald shot down a red star marked Yak near Kimpo as transports landed. He described the hostile attack on the field then dove to the deck and nailed the enemy craft.

Schillereff Dowald Kimpo Dewald Far East Wayne Jerald

Louisiana Senate Action Tracks Parish Road Funding and State Pay Increases

Spotlight on road work in Louisiana's 64 parishes with each parish receiving 30 000 per year for two years for maintenance. Senate finalizes bills raising governor and state official salaries, authorizing a 60 hour workweek for city firemen over 15 000 population, and increasing New Orleans cigarette tax share to 1 200 000. Also back and forth on grade A milk in ice cream, board appointments at state hospitals, penitentiary creation with a legislator as keeper, sheriff salary boosts, district attorney pay rise, and looser liquor license rules. House revolt over long sessions and adjournment follows as session stalls after farm plan endorsement for quotas.

Senate House New Orleans Louisiana Edwin Rausch

Tax bill eyed for fall enactment with broad excise hikes

The measure would apply new excise taxes starting likely September or October to fur coats handbags jewelry cosmetics films telephones and many other items. Republicans want to split the bill into two votes one on cutting excise taxes and another on corporate tax boosts and closing loopholes. Representative Reed charged the bill is dangerous and dishonest warning of possible recession and depression from higher taxes. He argued the 41 percent corporate rate would raise prices and depress demand, urging taxpayers to consider the cost of excessive government spending.

Reed

Cement used in building the Egyptian pyramids

The article notes that cement played a role in the ancient Egyptian pyramids construction, detailing its use alongside stone blocks and lime mortar in monumental projects.

Extra Dividend Is Paid by Bank

The Central Savings Bank and Trust Company increased its semiannual dividend from four to five percent amid strong business, announced by President Travis Oliver. Plans for a Louisville branch at No 7th Street include a drive in, night deposit, and ample on site parking, with ground breaking hoped within weeks.

Central Savings Bank and Trust Company Travis Oliver Oliver Louisville No. 7Th Street H. H. Land

Dr. Sander Regained Medical License After Acquittal

Concord New Hampshire June 28 Dr Hermann N Sander a country physician had his license to practice restored by the state board of registration in medicine The board had suspended it after his March acquittal on a murder charge in the death of Mrs Addie Borroto The defense presented witnesses who said the patient was already dead before any injection and that the physician always responded to calls and never took payment The right to resume practice is effective immediately

Concord N. H Hermann N. Sander State Board of Registration In Medicine Addie Borroto Sander Memphis Tenn New Orleans M. A. Hinds Henry Stern Hubert B. Teuton Harry Daniels Teuton Harry Widger Des Plaines Ill Widger Chicago Daniels Sessions Robert Hoffman Louisiana Hoffman Stern Hinds

Stocks Rise After Three Day Plunge

New York June 28 stocks jumped early today after a two day decline. Within 15 minutes gains reached $3 a share as buying surged on floor activity. Aircraft steel motor chemical and railroad shares led the rally with heavy demand reported at major firms.

New York Wall Street Truman

Price support bill boosts funds for farm programs

Washington June 28 President Truman signed a bill increasing the government price support fund by 2 billion dollars. The extra authorization will expand the Agriculture Department's Commodity Credit Corporation, lifting total support for cotton wheat corn rice tobacco peanuts and other crops.

Washington Truman Agriculture Department Commodity Credit Corporation

West Point Cadet Swims Panama Canal

Balboa Canal Zone June 28 Charles J. McGinn a 23 year old West Point cadet completed a 46 mile swim through the Panama Canal in 36 hours averaging 7.5 miles per eight hours daily. He swam through the locks and used a rowboat to dodge strong eddies and plans to try the English Channel someday. He will likely be charged only a small toll and is visiting Gatun on summer leave and hopes his military training shows through.

Balboa Canal Zone Charles J. McGinn West Point Panama Canal West Pointer Miitary Academy McGinn

Paper Firm Buys 46000 Acre Timber Tract

International Paper Co announced the purchase of about 46 000 acres of timber land in Hancock county Mississippi from Weston Lumber Co pulpwood from the land will be used in Southern Kraft mills in Moss Point Mobile Panama City and other cities. The price was not disclosed.

Mobile Ala Hancock County Miss International Paper Co J. H. Friend Southern Kraft Weston Lumber Co Picayune Friend Moss Point Mississippi Panama City Fla Orleans

Jonah and the Whale Narrative as World-Spanning Mercy

The essay argues the Book of Jonah reveals God’s universal love beyond narrow prejudice. It praises Jonah as a missionary document and warns modern religious leaders against hostile exclusivity, urging recognition that God’s grace extends to all peoples, including Gentiles and Nineveh.

Jonah God Ninevah Israel Ninevah Khan

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