15 Feb 1958
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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1958
Page
1
The Navy speeds its submarine program using a whale-shaped design from the experimental diesel Albacore. This vessel has shown underwater speeds surpassing the nuclear Nautilus, informing propulsion choices for Polaris submarines and their maneuverability.
The United States endures widespread cold with 21 new deaths from fires or asphyxiation. Oklahoma reports nine fatalities in 36 hours, Mississippi, New York, Virginia, Ohio also suffer losses. The Weather Bureau foresees more cold east of the Divide and a new cold wave from Texas to Florida. Middlesboro faces gas shortages leaving 12,000 residents heatless as North Dakota fears 20-below. Portsmouth man escapes jail amid near-zero conditions.
A description of a suspect in a gunpoint incident is released. The man is about 160 pounds with a heavy build, black hair blue eyes and a scar near the right eye. He wore a gray or brown suit brown hat black shoes and carried a brown briefcase. He was armed with a .45 caliber pistol.
LMA convention in Shreveport in March discussed a liquor tax measure. Orvis H. Watson Columbia mayor seconded the motion. Fifth district mayors urged a full time executive secretary for the LMA. Mayor W P Sevier Jr of Tallulah received the Louisiana Municipal Review award for meritorious service. About 25 mayors and aldermen attended along with Sen B R Patton and reps Fields Downes. Leon Gary Houma and Roy Snider presided.
A reader shares a note about a new book titled Through Hell and Deep Water by Admiral C A Lockwood. The message says it’s a thrilling submarine story and offers to send copies to local pig boat men.
Memphis in a final written argument maintains state segregation rules for city buses and says federal courts cannot void them. O Z Evers a Memphis postal worker filed suit against the laws backed by the NAACP. The case awaits a three judge panel’s ruling with no decision date set.
M. Sgt. Roy A. Rhodes testified at a espionage court martial in Washington detailing drunken Moscow parties at the U S Embassy garage from 1951 to 1953. He described being paired with Russian women, waking in their beds, and receiving about $3,000 while fearing passport obstruction and coercion.
The text notes cancellation of the Hermes Parade for the 1958 carnival with Mayor Morrison among luncheon guests. It mentions Raphael Trujillo son of the Dominican dictator and Miss Gabor holding a press conference, plus expectation of many celebrities arriving for Mardi Gras celebrations around city events and parades ending on Mardi Gras day.
Egypt will rule both countries from Cairo under a federation that links foreign policy. The deal preserves pre federation treaties like the Baghdad Pact for the state that concluded them. Jordan gains a strengthened frontier defense while Iraq risks becoming a burden due to poverty and regional tensions.
Farrell endures extreme fatigue aboard a space cabin with 14 hour days and 18 000 foot cabin pressure. He cannot see outside or contact Earth while Steinkamp allows four hours of sleep to reset his cycle. Despite missing radar problems he completes other tasks as calorie intake rises to 3400 while one daily meal remains packaged.
Senate leader Knowland argues for a sizeable public works program to curb unemployment while warning that federal spending should remain above budgeted levels if Congress deems it prudent. He urges Congress to exercise independent judgment and not act as a rubber stamp.
West Monroe and Monroe City Courts yesterday fined Ruth Fowler 305.50 for DUI and 90 days plus unresolved license charge. Zollie Rabin also 305.50 for DUI. A bond of 25 was forfeited on a disruption case. Other fines ranged from 105 to 410 for theft by check and DUI, with several drivers facing jail or probation.
Lorenzo B. Dragon informs city council that Wesley S. Brass Camp of United Spanish War Veterans has discontinued meetings at Memorial Hall due to the frail condition of many members. He notes most are over 80 years old, with only four regular attendees.
The statement says accidental detonation of conventional explosives might spread unfissioned nuclear material as dust locally but would not create radioactive fallout. Hazard arises if inhaled. safety measures limit shipment quantities and AEC installations deploy trained decontamination teams for accidents.
Twenty four Louisiana festival queens toured Washington and lunched with Speaker Sam Rayburn and Louisiana lawmakers. Miss Barbara Denechaud and Turman of Lykes Brothers attended. Rayburn praised Louisiana’s durability and spoke of the Old Supreme Court Chamber. The group joins tonight’s Mardi Gras ball honoring Louisiana waterways industries.
Baton Rouge reports the Department of Public Safety will not seek rehearing after the Louisiana Supreme Court directed the Civil Service Commission to hear evidence of politics in the firing of Alva King. The commission must set a date, February 24, to receive new testimony while King’s former role remains under review. Attorney Cleburn Dalton stated readiness to provide required testimony at the commission’s date.
France declares it will defend Bizerte naval base and may parachute supplies to besieged garrisons near Cap Bon as Tunisia rejects French protest and refuses to close three consulates. A 25 plane air attack on Sakiet Sidi Youssef killed 75 and wounded 102, escalating the blockade dispute.
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