Diplomats to be cleared by FBI under GOP plan
Senator Alexander Wiley disclosed that the Eisenhower administration will require FBI clearances for all diplomatic assignments. He urged better candidates and condemned political plums for posts and pledged standards of ability integrity and Americanism. The push includes FBI checks before ambassadors and other foreign officials are named.
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FBI
GOP
Washington
Eisenhower
Alexander Wiley
R-Wis
Wiley
Senate
Congress
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
Henry Cabot Lodge
Rmass
United States
United Nations
U. S
Trygve Lie
Internal Security Subcommittee
House Judiciary Subcommittee
Justice and State Departments
New York
Reds Attack Near Ike Flight in Seoul During War
The Red Air Force launched its heaviest attack of the war as President-elect Eisenhower’s plane left Seoul. Allied night fighters and anti aircraft fire repulsed most raiders. 11 hostile aircraft were seen over three hours. No damage or casualties were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Red Air Force
Eisenhower
Korea
U. S. Fifth Air Force
Air Force
Far East Air Force
Fifth Air Force
Eisenhower Party
Ambrose Wins First in Piano Competition at Shreveport
Philip Ambrose a 16 year old Neville high junior from Monroe won the high school piano concerto title at the Shreveport Symphony Society event on the Centenary College campus. He has studied seven years and is a J Paul Hewitt scholarship winner. An 18 year old Magnolia Arkansas coed Elizabeth Fabrycky won the college prize. Twenty eight pianists from Arkansas Louisiana Texas and Mississippi entered the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Philip Ambrose
Neville High School
Monroe
Shreveport Symphony Society
Centenary College
Philip
Z. C. Ambrose
Florence Ziegler Albritton
Northeast
Louisiana State College
Letters Highlight Urgent Need for Christmas Help Drive
The News-Star-World reports rising requests for Goodfellows aid in Twin Cities as funds total $776.50 from various contributors. A 67 year old West Monroe man adds to the plea for support, signaling growth in those seeking holiday assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Twin Cities
The
Goodfellows
Biedenharns
M.R. Ping
Navy Mothers Club of America, Inc
Sally Jean Ryan
Northeast Law State Col
Frank Spivey
A. H. Gerson
Deanna Lynne Collins
Goodfellow
News-Star—World
West Monroe
Poor Religious Training and Delinquency Studied
A Ouachita Parish focus explores juvenile delinquency as a product of insufficient religious schooling and home life breakdown. Church leaders cite FBI figures showing 95 percent of criminals stem from non churchgoers while 5 percent come from churchgoing families. Parents and educators urge stronger religious training as a safeguard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin City
FBI
H. L. Johns
First Methodist Church
Monroe
Msgr
J. C. Marsh
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Ike schedules high policy talks at Wake
President elect Dwight D. Eisenhower is to hold policy conferences with five Cabinet members and top staff aboard USS Helena off Wake Island. Dulles McKay Humphrey Wilson Hagerty Clay Dodge join, focusing on Korea with broader topics, as Vandenberg Jr. and Stephens miss the staff presence. The voyage includes church services and shipboard briefings under rolling seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uss
Helena
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Wake Island
John Foster Dulles
Douglas McKay
Oregon
Interior
George M. Humphrey
Columbus
Ohio
Treasury
New York
Wake
Charles E. Wilson
Eisenhower
Herbert Brownell
Korea
James C. Hagerty
Thomas Stephens
Wilton B. Persons
White House
Hagerty
Guam
Pearson
Two Negroes Die After Jackson Street Crash
Police report a Friday night collision in the 2900 block of Jackson street. Howard Robinson, 34, died instantly, and James Beckwith, 24, died later from multiple injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
Monroe
J. T. French
Ouachita Parish
Howard Robinson
Jack McHenry
James Beckwith
McHenry
Robinson
French
Fire-Ravaged Arcade Theatre Condemned in Ferriday
Ferriday mayor says state fire marshal condemns the fire damaged Arcade theatre and orders demolition unless owners act immediately. Four feet of wall could be kept for reuse but rest hazards pedestrians. the venue burned twice and sparked injury and ongoing litigation during reconstruction.
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Ferriday
L. W. Davis
Arcade
Davis
UN Chief appeals to Reds on Indian peace plan
United Nations leader Lester Pearson urged Communist China and North Korea to accept India's peace proposal as a just base for a Korean war settlement. He said acceptance could lead to an immediate cease fire and lasting peace, stressing urgency amid Korea's casualties and devastation.
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United Nations
N. Y
China
North Korea
India
Lester B. Pearson
Canada
UN General Assembly
Pearson
Korea
Russia
Chou En-Lai
Parking Meters Not In Use On Sundays in Monroe
City Judge W M Harper stated that parking meters in Monroe are never in operation on Sundays. He dismissed a Sunday status announcement as unauthorized and said meters have never operated on Sundays and never will under current authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Harper
Monroe
City of
Harper
Warmer Weather Promised for Twin City Readers
Local forecast calls for milder conditions today and Monday for Sunday outings. Yesterday's high reached 67 degrees with a 32 degree low, signaling a warm stretch ahead for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin City
Selman Field fund tops 148 900 toward 220 000 goal
R D Kellogg announces that 148 900 has been raised toward the 220 000 goal for the Selman Field land purchase needed to reactivate the field. He notes 611 contributors from across the city and nearby towns, deadlines set for December 13, and urges broad participation. L Slade Brown reports forthcoming findings from a Washington visit.
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R. D. Kellogg
Selman Field Committee
Air Force
Kellogg
Selman Field
Bastrop
Rayville
Ouachita Bank
L. Slade Brown
Washington
Citizens Committee
Brown
Otto E. Passman
A. E. Montgomery
Ouachita Parish
Monroe Morning World
News-Star
Montgomery
World Adds UP Service For Readers
The Morning World introduces United Press news identified by the UP symbol joining Associated Press coverage in the World and News-Star. UP reporters cover major events and human interest stories, enhancing the twin papers with eight teletype machines receiving both services for readers in the Twin Cities and northeast Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning World
United Press
the World
The
News-Star
United Press News
Associated Press
United States
Washington
World
World News Room
World and News-Star
Twin Cities
Louisiana
Ramblin Jes and a Postal Prank Tale
In Monroe C B Braun recalls a local tale about a man named Moffett who habitually read his mail from the Post Office while walking the street. The recollection comes from a casual encounter near St Matthew's Church and reflects a quiet town humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Braun
Monroe
L. B. Faulk American Legion
St. Matthew's Church
Moffett
Franklin Sheriff Defends Office Finances Amid Auditor Criticism
Franklin parish Sheriff H B Waller defends his operations after State Auditor Allison Kolb accused high vehicle maintenance costs. Waller says four patrol cars and eight deputies raise expenses, and notes a June 30 surplus of 25511.79 after borrowing 7500 in 1948 to start his term.
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Winnsboro
H. B. Waller
Franklin Parish
Allison Kolb
Waller
Louisiana
Kolb
Sheriff's Department
Tinue
Bolh
Frank Ducos
Rhee Seeks Ike Backing to End Korean War by Drive North
Seoul report says President Rhee told President-elect Eisenhower Korea wants an all out push to the north to end the war, relying on Korean troops and weakening foreign front line duty. Rhee presented a letter outlining goals including stronger defense, stabilization of Korea’s economy, and a swift settlement within months. He said Eisenhower promised careful study of Korea’s views.
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Seoul
Syngman Rhee
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Republic of Korea
Rhee
United Press
United States
Fisenhower
ROK
Korea
Eisenhower
United States Army
Washington
Two People Hurt In Two Accidents In Monroe And Bawcomville
James W. Vickers seventy seven was struck by a 1950 Chevrolet driven by Mrs. Norman Strother injuring his shoulder and sending him to Charity hospital. H L Jiles was ejected when his car overturned near Linville school and suffered a serious head wound. State police investigated two other crashes on old Natchitoches Road and Kendell Road with no reports released.
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James W. Vickers
Winnsboro Road
Monroe
Norman Strother
Vickers
Linville School
Bawcomville
Jiles
Burks Motor Freight Lines
Natchitoches
Kendell Road
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Charles M. Hargroder
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Charles H. Roper
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Jes’ Ramblin
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