24 Oct 1946
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1946
Page
1
Washington observers forecast Congress will kill the OPA in January leaving only a slim list of essential controls. The agency lifted price tags on cosmetics and many nonfood items, ending wage controls for food sectors and signaling a rapid but orderly decontrol path before year’s end.
Westbrook Pegler argues the United States grants citizenship and passports to parasites from foreign countries, challenging the status of naturalized citizens and noting disputes with Jugoslavia over nationality and loyalty. He cites a long-standing state department issue and consular concerns regarding who is considered American.
Winn Parish will see a modern band and resaw mill with 40 000 ft daily capacity built by Tremont Lumber Co. Construction starts November 1 at Menefee Station, three and a half miles east of Winnfield. Cost ranges 250 000 to 500 000 dollars with about 150 workers and a 250 000 dollar annual payroll. About 30 white and 30 colored homes will be built near the site for employees.
John H Overton Jr 31 son of the U S senator died from a self inflicted pistol wound in his Shreveport office a P 38 was found near him and officials call it self destruction He had served as an assistant district attorney since January and reportedly faced stress over a tropical disease from his naval service Survivors include Senator and Mrs Overton and three sisters funeral services were held in Alexandria with burial at Riverdale Cemetery
Simon Doyle, 72, a condemned killer who escaped Angola prison in 1917, surrendered to Sheriff Grady Kelley in Rapides parish after nearly three decades as a fugitive. He said homesickness and a wish to see his family prompted his return and discussed life in Oklahoma under an assumed name. He awaits transfer to the state penitentiary in Anger.
In Danville Alabama Circuit Court, Judge Cesper Platt hears pleas to spare Robert Beatty's life after he pleaded guilty to murdering 19 year old Lois Nelson. Beatty's lawyers claim psycho neurotic state and alcohol influence at the stabbing. Nelson's parents urge life confinement, not execution.
Washington reports the army and navy pushing toward a 1.65 billion dollar economy goal set by President Truman. Civilian public works may exceed limits by at least 10 million, with a new 25 million for reclamation projects. The army plans substantial camp reductions while the navy claims over 600,000 in savings from ordered economies.
About 260 garbage collectors and drivers walked off the job in New Orleans to protest current wage schedules. Officials called it a strike against the city as workers forfeit annual civil service leave and refuse Friday double collections. Harold Nathan warned of disciplinary action for disobedience as a closed meeting set future steps.
Texarkana police reported a saxophone owned by 15 year old Betty Jo Booker found near the spot where her body was recovered after an April slaying linked to the so called phantom killer. The instrument and case are being checked for fingerprints as investigators pursue leads.
The Monroe Maternity Welfare Clinic, a Twin City Community Chest agency, has provided nearly a decade of maternal and child welfare since 1937. With hospital delivery services since 1940, the clinic partners with St. Francis Sanitarium and local physicians, offering prenatal and postnatal care and aid to Ouachita Parish families including veterans’ dependents.
The New Orleans foreign trade zone will open November 18 as part of the port commission’s 50th anniversary and International Week. Ambassadors, ministers, and officials will attend a banquet and a forum of North and South American port authorities. The port, created in 1896, includes seven and a half miles of wharves, a large grain elevator, a cotton warehouse, and an inner harbor canal.
U S condemns Bulgaria for swift censorship under Soviet influence. The State Department accuses Sofia of suppressing an American protest on free elections and cites orders from Col Gen Sergei Biryusov to block coverage. Washington broadcasts VOA in Bulgarian to inform the public.
President Truman declined to discuss John L. Lewis’s demand to reopen the United Mine Workers contract and directed Secretary Krug to address the national coal strike threat. Meanwhile Marine Engineers vote 1,549 to 93 to accept a settlement basis with Atlantic and Gulf coast companies.
In a unanimous ruling the U S circuit court of appeals upheld Montgomery Ward and Co Kansas City Mo to present views to employees on a January 1944 NLRB election The court said free speech extends to employers and not standing mute under the act It cleared Ward of anti union motives over releasing six employees and did not order rehiring.
Gene Autry the singing cowboy and his band are slated as feature attractions for the Dixie Jubilee Horse Show in Baton Rouge November 15 to 17. The three night and two matinee performances will be hosted in the LSU Coliseum with a $10,000 guarantee and $10,000 in prize money. The event, organized by the four-state Dixie association, is expected to draw large crowds.
The United States and Russia clash over whether the UN General Assembly may discuss proposals to end or limit the Security Council veto. The American delegation led by Warren Austin seeks full discussion of 53 items, opposing full veto elimination but favoring restricted veto use. Russia signals possible opposition to discussing Australian Cuban and Canadian motions and South West Africa mandate changes.
Owen R. Smith, for two years head of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce research department and secretary of the Junior Chamber, resigns effective November 1 to enter the life insurance business in Austin Texas. He built a large research library and produced regional economic data and aviation briefs for CAB Hearings. He plans to return home to Texas and was active in Boy Scouts Kiwanis and JCs.
Marjorie Bong widow of Major Richard J. Bong plans to wed James H. Baird sales manager at a woolen importing firm. The ceremony is set for next Wednesday at Hollywood Lutheran Church. Bong earned the Medal of Honor for downing 44 Japanese planes and was killed August 6 1945 while test flying a P 80 jet.
The veterans administration announced presidential approval of 13 new veterans hospitals in 11 states. Additions to five neuro-psychiatric hospitals and four veterans homes were cancelled, including additions to neuro-psychiatric hospitals at Northampton and Bedford Massachusetts and Gulfport Massachusetts.
Ida Grove Iowa Farm boy Jack Hoffman 15 sells grand champion Hereford steer T O Pride for 44 375 at the American Royal Livestock Show bidding starts at 5 a pound with about 100 bidders in attendance The 1 250 pound steer shatters the prior record 11 50 a pound and makes Hoffmans smile wider as he pockets 44 375 and Pride remains on exhibit through Christmas
Mrs. E. Viola Harmon, 86, mother of Robert G. Harmon, died at her son's Columbia road home early Thursday after living in Liberal, Missouri for years. Survived by her son and numerous nieces and nephews. Body to be sent to Liberal for funeral and interment. Mulhearn Funeral Home in charge.
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