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Newspaper

Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1957

Page

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Drunken Pair Slays Two In Washington

Two drunken gunmen killed bar owner George Kaldes and musician Kenneth Fisher and seriously wounded blind pianist Bernard J. in a shooting spree in Washington. They abducted a young couple in their car and fled south as the FBI joined the hunt for Henry Clay Overton and Wayne Carpenter.

Washington FBI District of Columbia Henry Clay Overton Wayne Carpenter George P. Kaldes 95Th Street Kenneth Harlan Fisher Thomas Sherwood Bernard J

Teenaged killer surrenders in Houston fatal shooting mystery

Stewart Lumpkin, 17, confessed to killing 15 year old Jay Evans after a police chase and dismantling the gun with three companions. The shooting occurred as Evans, a popular student at a Houston high school, sat in a car and was shot when he allegedly pointed a rifle that turned out to be a toy. Police say murder charges will be filed against Lumpkin and his associates, with Lawson to be referred to juvenile authorities.

Houston KXYZ Jay Evans Stewart Lumpkin Evans Lumpkin Young Evans Cole Price Cave Lawson

Milk Truck Kills Small Texas Tot

In Harlingen Texas an 18 month old, Mario Alberto Lara, was accidentally backed over and killed by a milk delivery truck driven by Paul Thornsberry. He said he did not know he had backed over the child until he saw him in front of the vehicle.

Harlingen Tex Mario Alberto Lara Incarnacion Lara Paul Thornsberry

Court overturns mid term desegregation order for Dallas

A federal appeals court overruled District Judge William T. Atwell's mid term desegregation order for Dallas schools. The court said he exceeded its mandate but urged ending forced segregation within a reasonable period. Dallas superintendent W. T. White welcomed the decision.

New Orleans Dallas Tex Pawan Daunt Af An William T. Atwell W. T. White Dallas Independent White A. Simpson Tate Southwest National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Atwell Supreme Court

Soviet Offer of Economic Aid to Asia and Africa

The Soviet Union opened a campaign of economic support to Asia and Africa at the African Asian peoples conference in Cairo Egypt. Delegates from 33 countries attended as exiles and officials. Sharaf Rashidov led a 27 man Soviet delegation presenting a plan to nationalize foreign businesses as part of a broader aid offer.

Cario Egypt Soviet Union Soviet Russia Sharaf R. Rashidov

Two Women Die In Kinder Crash

A head on collision during rain on U S highway 190 near Kinder Louisiana killed Eda Mae Burton 44 of Port Arthur Texas and Mrs Mary L Johnson 55 of Long Beach California. Injured were Dr Charles A Meng 27 of Vidalia Louisiana intern at a New Orleans hospital and Cathleen Logan 20 of San Antonio Texas with Logan described as critically injured.

Kinder Eda Mae Burton Port Arthur Tex Mary L. Johnson Long Beach Calif Burton U.S. Highway 190 Here Charles A. Meng Vidalia New Orleans Cathleen Logan San Antonio

Rabies Scare Triggers Florida College Warnings

2000 Florida Southern College students were alerted after a mongrel dog contracted rabies and reportedly bit at least seven people. A New York donor, Linda Kell, who handled the dog’s saliva contact, was advised her blood not be used, while sorority houses near the dog’s residence faced warnings.

Lakeland Fla Florida Southern College New York Health Department Flushing N.Y Linda Kell

Odd Lot May Be Best Spacemen for Long Missions

At the 124th AAAS meeting in Indianapolis scientists propose unconventional space crews. A Buddhist monk or Eskimo hermit could fit a team voyage, with sleep to curb boredom. Mixed crews of diverse temperaments may provide needed stimulation for long flights into space.

Indianapolis Ind Michael

Chavez warns rough going for 40 billion defense budget

Sen. Dennis Chavez warns Congress will resist any 40 billion defense budget request for the coming fiscal year. He cites potential billion-dollar military increase and new foreign aid and trade acts as obstacles while noting Russia’s missile and satellite advances. He spoke from Bethesda Naval Hospital where recovering from a fall.

Washington Dennis Chavez D-N.m Congress Chavez Senate Military Appropriations Subcommittee Bethesda Naval Hospital

Lillie Author James Sayers Dies at 69

LILLIE Special James Denson Sayers 69 well known author and Esperanto Academy member died yesterday at Memorial hospital in Homer after a lengthy illness. He resided in Lillie and was born in Summerfield Claiborne Parish. He wrote westerns and works in Esperanto, with one novel a best seller in Finland. Funeral today at Union Grove Baptist church Lillie at 10 30 a m. Burial in Lillie cemetery Kilpatrick Funeral Home Bernice in charge. He is survived by his widow Mrs Eda Sayers a sister Mrs Minnie S Bailey a brother Joel T Sayers and several nieces and nephews.

Lillie James Denson Sayers Universal Language New York City Memorial Hospital Homer Summerfield Claiborne Parish Sayers New York Union Grove Baptist Church M. R. Rainbolt Kilpatrick Funeral Home Bernice Mr. Sayers Eda Sayers Minnie S. Bailey Joel T. Sayers Colorado

Cigarette Ignites Gas Causing Odessa Bank Vault Blast

In Odessa Texas a gas leak touched off by a lit cigarette exploded a vault at the First State Bank. Two women Miss Marilyn Hafer and Mrs Norma Stewart suffered burns and were hospitalized. Teller Joe Ernst and Porter Rufus McClain were inside. no serious injuries. Fire Marshal W A Rutledge blamed the gas leak.

Odessa Tex First State Bank of Marilyn Hafer Norma Stewart Joe Ernst Rufus McClain McClain Miss Hafer Stewart Ernst W. A. Rutledge

Fair Skies and Mild Forecast for Twin Cities and Arkansas

The Twin Cities expect fair skies and mild temperatures over the weekend. Yesterday reached a high of 53 and a low of 40 with .64 inches of rainfall. Arkansas likewise anticipates a fair, mild day with cloudy skies tomorrow.

Twin Cities Arkansas

Secret Missile Tie Clasps Revealed at Navy Conference

Oklahoma City December 27 two Army men at a Navy conference wore tie clasps showing an Air Force missile kept in top secret status. The Office of Special Investigation confiscated the clasps and about 200000 were recalled by a major aircraft maker. The idea hails to World War II era morale pins crafted as aircraft miniatures.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma City Times Navy Air Force Office of Special Investigation

Scott Urges Wife To Return To Him

Los Angeles dispatch reports L Ewing Scott, convicted of murdering his wife but maintaining she is alive, urging her to come back. He interrupted a new trial discussion with his lawyers to address reporters after being sentenced to life imprisonment.

Los Angeles L. Ewing Scott Scott

North Little Rock Mayor-Elect Faces Threats Over Reform

North Little Rock mayor elect William F. Leman says his family has received threats if he pursues cleaning alleged corruption in the police department. Leman, who takes office Jan 1, noted the caller warned his wife and daughter and suggested they lay off. Police Chief Burt Campbell resigns after 30 years. a successor is to be appointed by the Civil Service Board.

North Little Rock Ark William F. Leman Leman Little Rock Laman Burt Campbell Campbell Civil Service Board

Resales H C Mize Finds Giant Delicious Apple at Hotel Frances

H C Mize opened his desk in his ground floor office at Hotel Frances yesterday and found a giant Delicious apple attached to a note from Manager George Loveless. The note says space prevented bringing more apples. Luther Reed, Jr. returns home for holidays after illness, with two daughters visiting Grandpa Reed in Monroe. Susie Ann attends college in Southwestern. sister Ann plans school return soon.

H. C. Mize Hotel Frances George Loveless Atlanta Monroe Mize Luther Reed, Jr Louisiana Grandpa Reed Susie Ann Southwestern Ann

Nutritional Means Seen To Prevent Alcoholism In Near Future

Dr. Roger J. Williams of the University of Texas told the 124th AAAS meeting that with more research it may be possible to prevent alcoholism through nutrition. He cited brain appetite-regulating cells involved in alcohol susceptibility and urged complete nourishment to reduce poisoning risk, aiming to place preventive tools in public hands within a few years.

Indianapolis Texas Roger J. Williams University of Texas American Assoc Williams

Seven More Are Missing In Virginia

A rescue official said 14 of 21 miners trapped in the Amonate coal mine near the Virginia West Virginia line were found alive after a gas produced explosion. About 250 workers were in the mine when the blast hit around 6 30 p m. Officials feared fatalities as contact with miners was lost. Coal mine is rated gaseous by state and federal inspectors.

Amonate Virginia-West Virginia William Fullarton Pochahontas Fuel Co Virginia Federal State West Virginia James Crawford Crawford

Five Young Hunters Feared Drowned In Boat Accident

A small duck-hunting boat capsized on the Mississippi River near Louisiana Missouri. Five boys aged 14 to 21 were unaccounted for as authorities and Coast Guard dragged the river and searched shorelines. Names identified: Harold Niffen 17 George Niffen 16 James Saunders 14 John Clark 21.

Louisiana Mississippi River Pike County Sheriff's Office Coast Guard Here Charles Dunn Pike County Harold Niffen George James Saunders John Clark Williams St. Louis

Motion Denied For New Trial In Bellew Case

County Circuit Court Judge Leslie B. Grant overruled a motion for a new trial for Preston Bellew and Tommy Bellew who were convicted of harboring and concealing former cowboy Dale Morris after his jail escape last June in Gulfport Mississippi. Attorneys for the brothers filed notice of appeal to the Mississippi Supreme Court.

Gulfport Miss Leslie B. Grant Dale Morris Preston Bellew Tommy Bellew Mississippi Supreme Court

Attention FA Listing Shows Multiple Contacts

A fragment lists several FA contact numbers 3-0501 3-2070 3-3660 and 3-4825 with no additional context or details. No further information is provided to identify purpose or location.

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