Joe Sheffield Retrial Set For March 19
In Winnsboro Louisiana the second trial of Joseph Sheffield, sentenced to die for the 1953 murder of Franklin Parish deputy sheriff John L. Waller, was set for March 19 in Fifth District Court. Judge J Vernon Sims appointed defense attorneys Warren Hunt and Joseph Guerriero amid expected change of venue. The case stems from the June 14 1953 Waller slaying near Wisner.
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Winnsboro
Joseph Sheffield
Franklin Parish
John L. Waller
J. Vernon Sims
Sheffield
Warren Hunt
Rayville
Joseph Guerriero
Monroe
Waller
Wisner
State Supreme Court
State Pardon Board
Federal District Court
United States Supreme Court
Louisiana
Budget Director Hughes resigns amid personal reasons
President Eisenhower accepted Rowland Hughes resignation as budget director citing compelling personal and family reasons. Percival Brundage, deputy since 1954, will succeed, effective April 1, with Hughes likely returning to First National City Bank. Eisenhower praised Hughes for steadying the budget and supporting national security and human advancement.
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Washington
Rowland R. Hughes
Eisenhower
New York
Percival F. Brundage
White House
Hughes
First National City Bank of New York
Budget Bureau
Official Returns for Primary May Be Finished Today
Secretary of State Wade O. Martin Jr said official tabulation of Democratic primary returns could be complete tomorrow unless six missing precincts arrive, with 2,033 precincts reported and about 800,000 voters. State police assist in gathering late returns.
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Baton Rouge
Wade O. Martin, Jr
Louisiana
Earl K. Long
Martin
Avoyelles Parish
LaSalle
Ouachita
Vernon
Orleans
R. D. Farr
Ouachita Parish
Secretary of State
Index of 12 15 Radio TV Comics and Sports
The page lists sections for INDEX Class 12 15 Radio TV Comics Sports and Editorials Theatres across pages 4 through 11 with brief labels and page numbers for each category.
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Radio-Tv
Polio Drive Gains With Auction and Collections
Local civic clubs and the Monroe Police Department have raised 1877.86 for the March of Dimes in the Twin cities. A televised polio auction at 10 30 p m features polio victim Charles Perry flying in from Shreveport to participate.
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Monroe Police Department
Twin Cities
Monroe Fire Department
Labor Council
West Monroe Lions
Monroe Lions
Northeast State College
Alfred
Northside
Fourth
Louisville
Senate Records Light on Ridgway and Defense Policy
Senate records show the Pentagon knew as early as March 195x that Gen. Matthew Ridgway, then Army chief of staff, was not enthusiastic about the new look for U S military forces. His critique followed a January 1954 Eisenhower report claiming joint chiefs of staff unanimous support. No proof Eisenhower mandated unanimous decisions from the JCS.
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Washington
Senate
Pentagon
Matthew Ridgway
U. S
Ridgway
Eisenhower
Congress
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Army
Saturday Evening Post
Defense Department
Eisenhower to Meet George on Foreign Aid Review
President Eisenhower invited Senator George of Georgia to discuss foreign policy Monday as Mansfield pushes for a full scale review. George backs a Senate assessment of long term aid plans and detailed cost proposals while opposing pledges of future year aid.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Sen
George
D-Ga
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Democrats On International Affairs
White House
Mansfield
D-Mont
Capitol Hill
Dulles
Senate
State Bulles
Montanan
Senate Chamber
Congress
Knowland
California
1955 Living Cost Index Most Stable On Record
The Labor Department reports 1955 had the most stable cost of living on record with December showing a slight price drop. Food prices hit their lowest since 1950 and factory workers saw a new high in take home pay, boosting purchasing power by six percent for the year.
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Washington
Labor Department
Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
Dewey Defends Foreign Policy of Iris's Government
In Baltimore at a Salute to Eisenhower rally Thomas E. Dewey defended the Eisenhower administration foreign policy. He argued the aggressor faces overwhelming force and criticized brink of war rhetoric while praising U S actions in Korea and bipartisan unity.
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Dewey
Iris
Baltimore
Thomas E. Dewey
Eisenhower
White House
Dulles
Inverness Bank Robbery Cracker Captured After Chase
A posse captured teen aged Negro I C Kelly 18 minutes after he robbed a depositor at the Inverness Bank taking 150 dollars from David Wood. Kelly identified accomplice William Burk 26 of Chicago and said two others were not involved. Kelly surrendered in a cotton field and was jailed.
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Inverness
Miss
I. C. Kelly
Kelly
David Wood
William Burk
Chicago
Burk
Carolyn Kennedy
Weather Outlook for Louisiana and Arkansas
Partly cloudy and warmer forecast for northeast Louisiana with possible rain in the west. Arkansas also expected cloudy conditions with intermittent showers. Friday high reached 49 degrees and low dropped to 3 in the local area.
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Louisiana
Arkansas
World's Cross Word Puzzle Jackpot Survives Assault
The Morning World's crossword contest drew fewer entries this week but no one solved the $50 jackpot. Next week the prize rises to $75 as readers await the solution to the tougher clues.
Wall Decides Not To Enter Runoff Race
Rep. Shady Wall said he would not enter a second primary runoff for re election to the Louisiana House from Ouachita parish. His withdrawal may clear the way for Rep. Gilbert Faulk to win in the first primary, leaving Lawrence Gibbs and Lea S. Thompson in the runoff for the other Ouachita seat.
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Shady Wall
Ouachita Parish
Wall
Gilbert Faulk
Faulk
Lawrence Gibbs
Lea S. Thompson
Ouachita
House of Representatives
Gibbs
Thompson
Richard Ware
J. G. McKellar
Ex-Convict Admits Extortion Attempt On Comedian
Lawrence Thompson, 54, admitted extortion plans against comedian Bob Hope in Tucson. He had been released from federal prison last November after a prior conviction and was jailed on a drunk charge. Thompson claimed he could not adjust to life outside prison and warned of further crime if not restrained.
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Tucson
Ariz
Bob Hope
Lawrence Thompson
Thompson
Joe Rice
Hope
Hollywood
General Delivery
Fred Tramer
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
Laxity in Tax Collections Cited in Federal Audit
A federal report criticizes Louisiana payroll tax collection from delinquent employers hindering unemployment benefits. It flags delays under the Unemployment Security Division during Gov Kennon and ex-Gov Long administrations. Administrator Richard Walker released copies of the federal letter to Gov Kennon.
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Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Robert Kennon
Earl Long
Long
Richard Walker
Employment Security Division
Federal Aid Agency
Kennon
Ed McDonald
U. S. Bureau of Employment Security
Dallas
Walker
J. Hadley Heard
Heard
British Jet Crashes in Wadhurst. Town Crowded Area Hit
A RAF Meteor jet plummeted into Wadhurst shopping district injuring at least 20 and killing one elderly woman. Two crewmen were missing feared dead as flames swept a block and debris burst into a church vicinity. Firemen rescued a burning hotel guest amid the blaze.
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Wadhurst
Eng
RAF
London
John Bartlett
Britain
Calder Hall
England
Plymouth Idles 10 350 Workers In Production
Detroit and Evansville plants cut 10 350 auto workers as the industry trims output to clear high inventories. The layoffs, part of broad reductions by Ford GM and Chrysler, follow overtime curtailment and a 53 hour week while January sales stay near a new high.
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Detroit
Plymouth
Evansville
Ind
Plymouth Assembly
Automotive Body
Ford
General Motors
Chrysler
Automotive News
Young shoeshine supports March of Dimes at Northside barbershop
Ramblin' a patriotic shoeshine boy worked all day Saturday at a Northside barbershop turning every cent into support for the March of Dimes. He says the generous customers praised his effort and the cause. J. L. Luf notes continued coverage on the fifth page.
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Northside
Jes
J. L. Luf
Eisenhower Keeps Second Term Question Open
President Eisenhower, in his first major public appearance since his heart attack, said he is undetermined about a second term and will work for the GOP next November either as a candidate or a worker in the ranks. He added he will announce his decision as soon as it is fixed in his mind and urged public input to guide his duty.
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Washington
Eisenhower
GOP
White House
Sagitta Rams Radar Tower in Atlantic Storm Near Cape Cod
The military supply ship Sagitta with 40 crewmen struck the Texas tower radar platform 110 miles off Cape Cod in heavy seas. No injuries or tower damage reported. Sagitta headed for Boston for repairs as pumps fought water in holds and Navy ships closed in.
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Boston
Texas Tower
Atlantic
Cape Cod
Sagitta
Air Force
Wilhelm F
Bondeson
No. 2
No. 1
Navy
Coast Guard
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