Remarkable Social Evening with Exeter Alumni Leader
Westbrook Pegler recalls a spirited Exeter alumni gathering with Republican John Harlan Amen hosting on Park Avenue. The tale features Mrs Stewart, Donald Ogden Stewart, and a vivid scene of Manhattan social circles near the Algonquin era, ending with a note on Eleanora Duse arriving in the U.S.
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New York
Phillips Exeter
John Harlan Amen
Park Avenue
Donald Ogden Stewart
Algonquin
Herald Tribune
The
Times
Old World
Eleanora Duse
James Gerard Dies Former U S Ambassador to Germany
James W. Gerard, former U S ambassador to Germany, died at his summer home in Southampton N Y at age 84 after a bronchial illness. A Geneseo New York native and longtime Democratic figure he served as New York state supreme court justice and party treasurer. His career included a Berlin ambassadorship and brief 1920 presidential hopeful consideration.
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Southampton
N. Y
James W. Gerard
U. S
Germany
Mary Daly
Marcus Daly
Gerard
Geneseo
New York State
Supreme Court
Berlin
U.S
James Cox
Kaiser Wilhelm
Probe death of man aboard ship
New Orleans reports a man identified as Joseph Johnson age 42, a shipping company employee, fell dead in a passageway as the S S Del Sud caught fire while loading a coffee cargo. Firemen battled the blaze damaging about 200 bags of coffee worth around $1000. Assistant Chief Burke Bain cited welding sparks as the likely cause as the vessel was to sail to Houston today.
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New Orleans
S. S. del Sud
Joseph Johnson
Shipping Company
John Marshall
Patrick Burke
Burke Bain
de Sud
Houston
Tex
Lightweight lighting rule for animals in Monroe streets
Monroe city ordinance forbids riding leading or driving any animal on streets between sunset and sunrise unless a light is displayed near the animal. The light must be visible for 500 feet in all directions under normal conditions. Sec 52 Ord 2788.
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City of
Monroe
MacArthur Denounces Trend Toward Totalitarian Rule
General Douglas MacArthur warned of a steady drift toward totalitarian rule and suppression of liberties in the United States. He attacked the Truman administration, warned of a potential dictatorship, and claimed a growing federal influence over individuals. He spoke in Cleveland and planned factory visits with unionists and a wreath for Newton.
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Cleveland
Douglas MacArthur
United States
Truman
MacArthur
Whitney
Thompson Products
Fisher Body
General Motors
Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co
Aircraft Workers Alliance
Ind
United Auto Workers
Mechanics Educational Society of America
Newton
Second Rodeo Show Two Tonight at Gentry's Arena
Cowboys compete in the seventh annual world championship rodeo at Gentry's Arena with 3600 dollars in prize money. The first night drew 6000 fans as Buetler Brothers stock faced a rough ride and more than 200 horses took part in the grand entry parade.
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Gentry's Arena
Buetler Brother
C. C. Bell
West Monroe
Twin Cities
Truman unsure on election return, kin split on run
Independent Missouri date Sept 7 reports President Truman’s brother says he does not know if Truman will seek re election while close friends and allies in Independence believe he will run. Cousin Ralph Truman and others discuss retirement plans to Missouri and the Memorial Library near the Truman farm.
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Independence
Truman
San Francisco
J. Vivian Truman
Grandview
Ralph F. Truman
Springfield
Missouri
Truman Farm
George E. Allen
Allen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Imander
Europe
Eisenhower
West Monroe Woman Hurt In Corn Field Crash
Mrs. J. A. Conroy of West Monroe was injured when her car veered off the highway near Calhoun and entered a corn field. She was treated at St. Francis Sanitarium and reported to be recovering with bruises and shock, with no broken bones or internal injuries. The accident's cause is listed as unknown and no other vehicle was involved.
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Calhoun
J. A. Conroy
Linderman
West Monroe
St. Francis Sanitarium
Conroy
Assault on Two Hills Drives Reds From U N Positions
Allied troops on the western front drove Chinese Communists from two hills near Yonchon northwest of the 38th parallel after heavy shelling and tank action. A second UN advance secured another hill after three hours of close combat as Reds showed renewed aggression in the west.
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U. N
East Central War Front
Korea
John Randolph
Tokyo
United Nations
Yonchon
Cancer Drive gearing up in Monroe to raise five thousand
The American Cancer Society kick off for its 1951 crusade in Monroe with Walter Schubert named city chairman. He urged residents to donate to fund cancer care, early diagnosis, and public education, noting one in five may develop cancer and that early treatment can cure about half. Headquarters are at the Virginia Hotel lobby, with volunteers urged to call two numbers or mail gifts to Box 430.
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Schubert
George Weaks
Monroe
American Cancer Society
Virginia Hotel
Hurricane Easy Tracks Far From Puerto Rico
Hurricane Easy moved on a path across the Atlantic with winds 140 miles per hour or higher. The center stood about 350 miles north of San Juan and 900 miles east-southeast of Florida as the storm churned in an 480 mile wide circle. Northern winds extended 100 miles from the eye, southern winds 60 miles.
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Miami
Fla
Puerto Rico
Florida
San Juan
Hurricane name supply adequate for season
Miami weather bureau foresees no trouble naming hurricanes if no more than 26 storms form this season. Forecasters use the military alphabet. current storms named Able through Fox with George How Item Jig King Love Mike Nan Oboe Peter Queen Roger Sugar Tear Uncle Victor William X-Ray Yoke and Zebra to follow.
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Miami
Fla
Miami Weather Bureau
Baker
Charlie
Dog
Easy
Fox
George
How
Item
Jig
King
Love
Mike
Nan
Oboe
Peter
Queen
Roger
Sugar
Tear
Unele
Victor
William
Zebra
Fair Officials Slate Meeting
The Ouachita Valley Fair Association board meets Monday night at the agriculture building in West Monroe to begin detailed plans for the October 8 fair. Presidents and chairmen of agricultural committees from Twin City civic clubs will attend.
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Ouachita Valley Fair Association
Agriculture
West Monroe
Twin City
Represen
Revenue Board Shuts Three Establishments in Winnsboro
Three local businesses owned by C H Smith were closed by the U S internal revenue board in Winnsboro Louisiana on September 7. A pool hall fruit stand and taxi stand were sealed with signs warning a 2000 dollar fine for removal of any property. Officials cited back income taxes as the reason and reported seizures of Smiths auto taxis and trucks. The Monroe bureau declined to comment citing lack of authority to release statements on the seizure.
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Winnsboro
U. S. Internal Revenue Board
C. H. Smith
Smith
Internal Revenue Bureau
Monroe
FRED FUDICKAR TO ADDRESS COUNCIL
District attorney Fred Fudickar will address citizenship for the council of Ouachita parish home demonstration clubs at 10 a m on Saturday September 15. Mrs. O D Hollingsworth citizenship chairman urges all local citizenship chairmen to attend and carry the message back to their clubs.
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Fred Fudickar
Council of the Home Demonstration Clubs
Ouachita Parish
Soviets Face Possible Walkout From Jap Peace Talks
Embattled Soviet leader Gromyko and allies may leave the Japanese peace conference as the third treaty blast is due. Dulles and Bridges warn of a Russian exit while Poland's Stefan Wierblowski readies to speak. Indonesia's intent to sign remains uncertain as 48 of 51 nations may join the pact.
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Stefan Wierblowski
Russia
Andrei Gromyko
San Francisco
Wierblowski
Kenneth Younger
NEA
John M. Hightower
John Foster Dulles
U.S
Bridges
Dulles
Poland
Gromyko
Gertrude Sekaninova
Czechoslovakia
China
Indonesia
Jakarta
Japan
Accident Fatal to Texas Man Morris Causey
Morris Causey 36 of Jacksonville Texas died Friday from injuries after a Thursday crash near Bawcomville. He suffered brain concussion and facial lacerations, never regaining consciousness. Causey, a World War II veteran, was en route to Monroe for his employer's business and planned to visit his brother in West Monroe. Police cited excessive speed and a curve error as cause. his vehicle was demolished. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and multiple relatives. Funeral arrangements by Hall Funeral Home.
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Morris Causey
Jacksonville
Tex
Bawcomville
Causey
Monroe
W. F. Causey
West Monroe
Hall Funeral Home
Korean Truce Still Remote Amid Heavy Fighting
Tokyo dispatch reports renewed fighting on the western front as Kaesong armistice talks stall for the 15th day. Allied outposts escape Chinese Red traps near Chorwon while UN lines brace for a possible Communist offensive. North Korea and Peiping relay new Red notes denying neutrality zone violations and rejecting Joy’s denials.
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Tokyo
Korea
Kaesong
Chorwon
United Nations
Red
Matthew B. Ridgway
Red China
Peiping Radio
Nam O
C. Turner Joy
U. N
Joy
Boost In Funds For U. S. Airpower Almost Certain
Senate pursestring committee moves to approve a further 5 billion dollars to bolster U S airpower and Navy air force aviation. The plan demands an air force of at least 95 wings and follows a subcommittee endorsement of a multi billion package atop a 56 billion dollar bill. Officials kept details secret amid a tense wartime context.
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Washington
Senate
Navy
Air Force
Appropriations
Young
Movie Actress Maria Montez Found Dead in Paris Bath
Paris reports Maria Montez, noted film actress and wife of French actor Jean Pierre Aumont, died reportedly by drowning in her suburban Surenes home. Firemen and doctors tried three hours of artificial respiration without success. Montez, Dominican Republic native, rose to fame in 1940s films noted for sex appeal and starred in titles such as Cobra Woman and Raiders of the Desert.
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Paris
Maria Montez
Jean Pierre Aumont
France
Suresnes
Miss Montez
Monterey
Atlantis
Sacred Heart Convent
Canary Islands
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Maybank
Pentagon
O'Mahoney
D. Wyo
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