GOP maneuver to dislodge Moody exposed on Banking Committee
Washington lawmaker reports a Republican bid to remove Sen. Moody from the Banking Committee if Congress reconvenes for a special session. Moody’s defeat would narrow the Democratic margin and trigger further committee reshuffles ahead of January’s new Congress.
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Moody
Washington
Sen
Dmich
Senate Banking Committee
Congress
Truman
Flanders
Michigan
G. Mennen Williams
Senate
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Sen. Bennett
Utah
Banking
John Lodge
Connecticut
Brien McMahon
Lodge
Vandenberg
Bennett
Dixie
Waths
Chicago
Maybank
D-Sc
Banking Committee
Sen. O'Mahoney
D-Wye
West Monroe Man Robbed Of $200 By Slugger
A man in the 700 block of DeSiard Street was battered with a baseball bat and robbed of $200 after cashing a large check. The assault occurred at 10 p.m. Officer Garner of Joe Bill Street reported the incident and police were seeking the assailant.
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W. Monroyan
West Monroe
DeSiard St
M. Garner
Joe Bill
Garner
Man fatally stabbed at bar on Ren wick street
A 24 year old man, Wilbur Jackson of Texas Ave, was stabbed to death at a bar on Ren wick street. He died en route to a hospital from two knife wounds near the heart. Police sought the suspected assailant last night.
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Renwick Street
Wilbur Jackson
Texas Ave
Stevenson Seen As Strong FEPC Advocate In 1948 Campaign
Springfield report notes governors influence on fair employment practices and civil rights. The piece surveys Adlai Stevenson’s likely approach to curb Senate filibusters and press enforcement of FEPC if elected, while outlining budget plans, Senate Rule 22 reform, Formosa policy, and views on Eisenhower.
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Springfield
Ill
Adlai Stevenson
Senate
Stevenson
Chicago
Truman
Formosa
Eisenhower
Greek Forces Fail To Drive Bulgars From Disputed Isle
A 55 year old West Monroyan shot and wounded neighbor Clyde Washer at the West Monroe Livestock Auction during a heated argument that turned into a gunfight. Washer, 36, was hospitalized at St. Francis with a bullet removed from his right chest. Oscar Bates, living nearby, fired a pistol and is jailed in the parish jail on aggravated battery charges after fleeing to his home.
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West Monroe
Clyde Washer
White Ferry Road
St. Francis Hospital
Oscar Bates
Washer
Bates
West Virginia
H. C. Price Company
Grocers to Convene in New Orleans Luncheon
The Louisiana Wholesale Grocers Association announces a quarterly area luncheon at the Frances Hotel this Thursday. Harold O. Smith Jr. of the United States Wholesale Grocers Association in Washington will speak on The Outlook at the National Level. The group serves independent wholesale grocers and allied partners with regional meetings and trade bulletins.
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Jackson
Miss
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
L. J. Hulin
Virginia
Monroe
Louisiana Hotel Association
Hotel Heidelberg
Robert E. Lee
Hotel Edwards
Alien Thompson
Seymour Weiss
Hotel Roosevelt
C. A. Hortworth
American Hotel Association
New York
Hotel Frances
Louisiana Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Frances Hotel
Harold O. Smith, Jr
United States Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Washington, D. C
Smith
Congress
Washington
Louisiana Wholesale Grocers' Association
United States and Britain to rechart Iran policy Monday
The United States and Britain plan new talks on Iran's oil negotiations with Britain after Mossadegh's note proposing changes. Officials see potential for a counter proposal to start negotiations, amid concerns over Mossadegh's Iran and rising Tudeh influence.
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Wasitington
United States
Britain
Mohammed Mossadegh
Iran
Mossadegh
State Acheson
Hawaii
London
Washington
Ahmed Qavam
Eisenhower Pushes Social Security Expansion in 14 Million Coverage Gap
Aug 97 report says General Eisenhower urged extending social security to 14 million more people and boosting old age assistance grants. GOP lawmakers Kean Curtis and Byrnes conveyed concerns about the Internal Revenue Bureau, recommending FBI-led reforms and independent status. They noted Eisenhower favored thorough investigations and a broader safety net for seniors.
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Denver
Dwight D. Eisenhower
House
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury Department
Eisenhower
Robert Kean
New Jersey
Carl Curtis
Nebraska
John Byrnes
Wisconsin
GOP
Ways and Means
Kean
Byrnes
White House
Executive Branch
FBI
Congress
America
James C. Hagerty
Salvation Army selects new commander for post
The Salvation Army advisory board met at Rendezvous and agreed Maj. Charles Stratford will leave service next August 24 due to his wife’s health. The Stratfords will take a six month leave, and Senior Captain and Mrs. Louis Mackabee will succeed them. Acting Chairman S. K. Heninger noted the Stratfords received a silver service and other gifts.
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The
Salvation Army
Charles Stratford
Stratfords
Louis Mackabee
S. K. Heninger
Four arrested on aggravated battery and weapon charges
Monroe police arrested Gabe Lee Thomas 24, and three others on aggravated battery charges. Thomas allegedly stabbed George Williams 39, who was listed in serious condition at Charity hospital. Another man was arrested for drawing and displaying a dangerous weapon.
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Monroe
Gabe Lee Thomas
Adams Street
Thomas
George Williams
North Ninth Street
Williams
Charity Hospital
Holloway Takes Northeast Louisiana Role And Radio Daily
Unquestionably the busiest minister in Monroe today is Dr. Ernest Duncan Holloway. After resigning as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church effective December 31 1951 he did not retire but instead became dean of men at Northeast Louisiana State College. He also hosts a daily program over KNOE delivering an instructive talk.
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Monroe
Ernest Duncan Holloway
First Presbyterian Church
Holloway
Northeast Louisiana State College
Knoe
Greeks Fire At Gamma Islet In Border Skirmish
Greek forces on the Greek Bulgarian frontier press on with mortars machine guns and automatic weapons at Gamma Islet as ultimatums fail to eject Bulgarian occupants. UN observers note rising tension while Bulgaria protests to the UN and Greek officials say Gamma holds little strategic value.
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Dikea
Greece
Gamma
Bulgaria
Evros
United Nations
U. N
Murad Ali
Pakistan
Andrew Kazos
Athens
Gamma Island
Wage boost approved for 30,000 at Goodyear tire plant
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. granted its 30 000 workers a ten cent hourly raise tonight pending Wage Stabilization Board approval. The agreement with the CIO United Rubber Workers ends six weeks of talks and may set an industry pattern.
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Cleveland
Goodyeer Tire & Rubber Co
Wage Stabilization Board
CIO
United Rubber Workers
Arnall Resigns as Price Stabilizer to Truman
Ellis Arnall hands resignation as price stabilizer to President Truman. Acceptance hinges on price outlook as reported tonight in Washington.
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Ellis Arnall
White House
Washington
Truman
Arnall
Ellis Arnalis
Mayor Fant Leads Louisiana Municipal Association Tour
Mayor Clyde Fant of Shreveport and the Louisiana Municipal Association will meet fifth district mayors Friday at 10 a.m. at the Virginia Hotel to discuss municipal problems. The event begins a state-wide tour to coordinate city efforts and analyze home rule amendment ahead of the upcoming vote.
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Clyde Fant
Shreveport
Louisiana Municipal Association
Fifth Congressional District
Virginia Hotel
J. L. Johnson
Lake Providence
Fifth District
John E. Coon
Monroe
Fant
Johnson
J Fred Bamburg Dies After Long Illness
J Fred Bamburg aged 71 of West Monroe died Saturday at home after a long illness. Funeral services set for Sunday at Luna Methodist Church with Rev E L Tanner and others officiating. Interment in church cemetery. He was a Mississippi native who lived in West Monroe 50 years. survivors include his wife. Pallbearers named. Continued on page 14.
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J. Fred Bamburg
West Monroe
Luna Methodist Church
E. L. Tanner
E. Kerr
C. K. Brooks
Hall Funeral Home
Barnburg
Mississippi
J. C. Walton
D. M. Evans
J. G. Miller
J. W. Wilson
K. L. Thomas
Harmon West
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Gov. Stevenson
FEPC
Victory Room
Disputed Isle
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U. S
Ayatullah Kashani
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Mayor Fant
Clement
Browning
Tennessee
Frank Clement
Nashville
Gordon Browning
Bob
Frank, Jr
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