Teachers Left Out In Gas Tax Bill Fallout
Editorial notes that the gas gathering tax bill passed by the House omits classroom teachers and bus drivers. Holt says the omission was unintentional and may be corrected by amendment. Chachere's death clouds many other bills and shifts political dynamics for potential votes.
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Holt
Louisiana
Teac
Long
Rep. Holt
Rep
Walter Chachere
Winnsboro
Gov. Long
Rep. Chachere
Robert F. Kennon
Kennon
Chachere
National Debt Interest Threatens Futures
The piece argues the national debt and its rising interest burden now costs about 8 billion dollars annually, dwarfs other budget items, and will worsen unless debt is reduced. It notes misbeliefs about debt and urges taxing states fairly to address Tennessee’s share and overall national obligations.
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Defense
Tennessee
Union
Democrats charge space race lag harms U S defense
Senator Stuart Symington leads a Senate critique of the Eisenhower administration accusing it of neglecting defense and prioritizing budgets over security. He cites Soviet space gains and warns of added trouble spots while urging firmer leadership and stronger U S positions against Communism.
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Congress
Eisenhower
Russia
United States
Soviet Union
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Air Force
Senate
Symington
Free World
White House
Senate Armed Services Committee
U. S
Syria
Yemen
Indonesia
Lebanon
Algiers
France
Lima
Caracas
Korea
Formosa
Indochina
Egypt
Paradoxical drug reactions and medical curiosity
Dr T R Van Dellen discusses idiosyncratic medicine responses. He cites a sedative backfiring, a secretary’s deep drowsiness, and variable blood pressure effects. He notes insulin and Rh-related jaundice, sterility anxiety, and breast cysts, then mentions Texas having 52 refineries in 1957.
Views of Our Readers Bible Solution Offered
Readers in West Monroe Louisiana respond to an editorial with faith based calls for action and critique of government, warning against alcohol and media influence. Letters discuss representation, taxes, illegitimacy, and a proposed parish swap with Jefferson County Texas.
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West Monroe
News-Star
Hell
United States
France
Moses
Willard Rambo
Caddo Parish
Jefferson County
Texas
Bayou la Fouche
Breaux Bridge
Louisiana
Comeaux
Gilbeaux
Eneaux
Rambeaux
Rambo
Baton Rouge
Port Arthur
Jack
Shreveport Machine
Praise for Summerfield editor over NAACP official rise
A Summerfield Louisiana letter praises the Morning World for an editorial on elevating a Negro NAACP official to vice president of the Louisiana State Labor Council. The writer condemns the action as insulting and urges continued opposition to racketeers while affirming southern traditions. The note is dated May 15 1958 and signed by Co V Palmor president and T B McKeithen secretary treasurer of the Summerfield Citizens Council.
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Raymond F. Smith
Summerfield
Morning World
NAACP
Louisiana State Labor Council
Co. V. Palmor
T. B. McKeithen
Dandelion Urged as Nation's Official Flower
HAL BOYLE argues a dandelion should be named the United States national flower. He notes congressional indecision amid competing lobbies for the rose and corn tassel, praising the dandelion as democratic and versatile, with broad regional appeal and practical uses.
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Congress
U.S
Atlanta
Midwest
New York Yankees
America
Middle West
Monroe Morning World Publisher Details and Policy Note
A compact record of the Monroe Morning World publication details from 1929 to 1952, listing publishers and editors, association affiliation, address, contact, and a declaration of independent editorial stance. It notes the paper's rights with the Associated Press and the Branham Company as advertising representatives.
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John D. Ewing
Wilson Ewing
Monroe
News-Star- World Publishing Corporation
North 4Th and
Olive Street
The
Branham Company
National Advertising Representatives
New York
Chicago
Atlanta
Detroit
St Louis
Memphis
Dallas
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Charlotte
Monroe Morning World
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Sidney Biggs
Hal Boyle
Robert Ewing
Robert Ewing Jr
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Richard Hale
Edmund G. Brown
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Frank Noonan
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