24 Nov 1948
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1948
Page
1
Pegler riffs on price distortions in dining and wages, lampooning 75 cent lamb chops and steak costs while noting government wage controls and union influence. He mocks fixed national prices and ties steak to prestige amid historic references and political theater.
A misaddressed Christmas appeal letter to Good Fellows from Santa Claus Indiana delivered to Monroe causes family embarrassment. The widow with four children requests aid for basic needs including rent groceries fuel and baking supplies amid financial hardship and uncertainty about receiving help.
Scarborough and attorney Truett L. Scarborough, 42, remained in serious condition at a hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, after lapsing in federal district court. J T R Simpson said a definite diagnosis had not been made and it would take about 24 hours to learn what happened, with doctors focusing on keeping him alive. Court attendants believed he suffered a heart attack.
The U S army transport Gen M M Patric arrived in Yokohama with 245 American evacuees from China. Fifty five embarked at Yokohama and the rest will continue to the United States.
President Truman and Secretary of State Marshall held a second foreign affairs conference this week. The Chinese crisis looms as the key issue with a meeting planned with Chinese Ambassador Wellington Koo. No details were released, fueling speculation on progress and possible large future U.S. aid.
A rally in Brown Hall at Northeast Junior College prepared for James L. Malone Day. Students faculty and staff praised Malone’s 15 years as Indian head coach and celebrated the day ahead of the 2:45 p.m. ball game against Alabama State Teachers College on Brown Field.
General MacArthur refused clemency for Japan’s 25 top war criminals and ordered executions for Tojo and six others. He said the two year trial was fair and urged prayers for peace as the sentences are carried out. Attorneys plan appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court.
L B Faulk Post No 13 selects Bernstein park site in Monroe for a first class baseball park to serve Monroe and West Monroe. The project aims to host professional baseball and American Legion junior events with a non profit corporation to raise funds and manage operations. Burnett-Downs Post No 201 of West Monroe will aid the effort and civic veterans groups will support.
Roger C. Slaughter, Missouri Democrat and former ally of President Truman, denounces a federal grand jury indictment for failing to register as a grain-lobbyist paid over $43,000. He pledges to combat the case as politically motivated and proceeds to pursue full defense, citing alleged machinations in the justice system.
Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas told the C I O that labor leaders can outmaneuver Communist propaganda and bridge gaps between America and Europe. He spoke as delegates debated political action amid left wing opposition to the Marshall Plan and discussed potential organizing committees to recruit workers and clerks beyond traditional unions.
Washington reports the army is more selective in drafting, with 32,000 rejections out of 44,000 examined across 43 states since early November. Officials cite stricter physical standards and expect 30,000 monthly calls once training camps run.
Six neutral United Nations Security Council members review American British French and Soviet replies to a Berlin currency questionnaire. President Bramuglia of Argentina asks neutrals Argentina Belgium Canada China Colombia and Syria to study Western and Soviet positions as tensions and the Berlin blockade persist.
Oklahoma City reports a kitten named Double Trouble was placed in an automatic washing machine by a 3 year old, causing shock but not serious injury. Dr. Alfred C. Zedlitz from Acme Dog and Cat Hospital said balance is disrupted but the cat should be home in a few days.
Churches invite all to a union Thanksgiving service at First Methodist Church led by Rabbi F K Hirsch with Rev Joyner assisting and Rev Ernest Duncan Holloway delivering the sermon. A college area service follows at College Place Baptist Church with Rev George Pearce Jr preaching on A Grateful Heart for aGracious God.
President Truman ordered the commodity credit corporation to continue handling wheat and corn exports to Europe under the Marshall plan reversing Paul Hoffman's private trade shift. ECA chief Hoffman publicly accepted the decision and said exporters contracts would be honored, with method of honoring to be arranged.
Washington November 24 A slight dip in the cost of living sparks talk Truman may ease standby price controls when Congress convenes. Edwin G Nourse calls the edit a potential swell though not certain as October cost-of-living index slips 0.5 percent the first drop in seven months. Other officials warn inflationary forces still prevail and Bowles predicts Congress will act against inflation while foreign aid and defense costs loom.
Rep. Forand warns Democrats must expand key rules committee from 12 to 15 to ensure administration allies control. He, as Democratic caucus chair, says majority must be rebuilt in each panel so the president's program can pass, with rules shaping debate and amendments.
A one day Baptist Training Union convention will convene Friday in Monroe drawing about 2,500 attendees from Louisiana and nearby states. Dr. R. G. Lee will headline sessions at multiple venues including Neville High and First Baptist Church with events from 9 am to 6:45 pm. named officers and committee chairs from Shreveport New Orleans Baton Rouge West Monroe and Monroe outline leadership and plans.
In Wis Bayfield Ashland and Sawyer counties a public apology was issued to Bobby Breen who spent 36 hours lost in snow choked forests while at a Glidden hotel under an assumed name. The Sawyer County District Attorney Winslow Davis demanded about $300 for the search bill payable at once. Breen explained to authorities why he did not report his whereabouts after his chartered plane piloted by Kenneth Thompson of Waukesha was forced down. No charges will be brought against the 21 year old former child star.
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