18 Aug 1956
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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1956
Page
1
Reporters briefed as delegations discuss a local conflict with no public access. The dialogue centers on procedural wrangles and claims that violations extend beyond local stakes.
The Federal Constitutional Court ruled the Communist party unconstitutional for aims that threaten the state and undermine freedom. Authorities seized party assets while at least 60 officials were arrested, including leaders tied to East and West zones during rapid enforcement at border checkpoints.
FBI rounded up three underworld figures and questioned several others in connection with the April attack on Riesel. Telvi’s body was found with a bullet to the back of the head. Joseph P. Carlino, 43, allegedly received 180 to 200 dollars to arrange the assault. Continued on Second Page.
GOP delegates arrived in San Francisco for the Monday start of the convention. Eisenhower and Nixon were the likely nominees with Herter supporting Nixon and Thye noting Stassen has little chance. Chairman Joe Martin may withdraw Nixon if his name is entered.
A fire in Shannon Mississippi was discovered shortly after 7 a m with volunteer firefighters on scene within three minutes. Officials say a power failure caused the blaze and aided its spread before control was regained.
Baton Rouge August 17 the Louisiana Licensing Board for contractors today chose war continued on second page with details of the decision and its implications for local construction projects.
The World dispatch reports Massachusetts delegates chose Kennedy for all 24 convention votes while Kefauver faced staunch opposition over segregation. The scene saw rapid vote shifts with states realigning, guided by Kefauver’s aviation stance and strong backing from party leaders.
Disjointed notes describe Egyptian statements about clashes near Rafah and near the coast. References to an organization and truce exchange are incomplete, with fragmented wording indicating reported incidents and subsequent Egyptian accounts.
In San Francisco on August 17 the Mississippi Lily White Republican delegation announced it will not walk out of the party national convention. The GOP national committee split the state’s 15 votes among factions and Jake Spencer indicated he would leave before the convention ends though he plans to keep seven votes for Eisenhower. Spencer helped lead Mississippi Democrats in 1952.
Hillary Willis Carter, 60, longtime Adams County Board of Supervisors president and wealthy Natchez landowner, died after a long illness. Services were held at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. James Johnston officiating. He chaired the Coal Storage Cooperative Assn board and helped fund county road paving through a city-wide tax program benefiting many communities.
Senator Richard Russell arrives in Atlanta after missing a vote on supporting Lyndon Johnson for the Democratic presidential nomination. He did not back Johnson at the convention and did not join the push for a Johnson nomination.
The 800 dollar Morning World crossword prize goes unclaimed as thousands miss the correct solution. Next week the jackpot rises to 825 dollars with more clues analyzed and explained for readers.
The passage shows a Democratic speaker criticizing Eisenhower era policies as a mid century social upheaval. It references leadership and truth while praising the party's aims. The text includes interrupted phrases and cross references to continuing coverage on another page.
Former President Truman admits some supporters are disappointed but urges Democrats to back Stevenson in November. He says he accepts the convention outcome, pledges to help candidates win, and notes the party is stronger after internal scraping.
Voters approved a planned development to expand library service in Monroe and West Monroe. The new setup aims to replace cramped facilities with a well equipped main and branch libraries on the current site, final details to be continued on the fifth page.
In San Francisco on August 17 1956 Republican leaders crafted a rough civil rights plank with Dirksen heading the civil rights subcommittee. Subcommittees and Sen Prescott worked in closed session to refine the platform ahead of final approval by the platform committee on Saturday.
Jackson leaders report a split in the state Democratic party over Estes Kefauver as vice presidential candidate. State Sen. Earl Evans of Canton says some members oppose the Stevenson Kefauver ticket and favor alternatives. The article continues on the second page.
The report from Selman Field shows a steady 100 degree high yesterday from 10 30 a.m. to 6 30 p.m. crews forecast partly cloudy weather today and Sunday with scattered thundershowers in the north by Monday. Arkansas is expected to stay hot and humid with limited relief.
The report notes Kefauver’s strong showing on the first ballots at the Democratic convention and Kennedy’s remarks praising party unity. Harriman backs Stevenson and Kefauver’s name is discussed as a possible standard bearer in the fight for the nomination.
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