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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1955
Page
3
Senate Democrats struggle to secure extra funds for defense and domestic programs as lawmakers clash over appropriations. Report notes postponed votes, potential next week actions, and statements from key figures on defense and social security measures.
A 25 year old woman identified as Alice Alentvomery in Atlanta reportedly surrendered the first letter of the alphabet during a bronchoscopic procedure. She was alleged to have been teaching her child the alphabet when she stuck and swallowed an object, causing medical concern and an unusual incident at a local hospital.
Wheat farmers will vote in a referendum Saturday on 1956 price supports and program provisions. A three fourths majority is needed to continue government price supports, with potential impact on the 1956 election and farm law.
Fragmentary report describes a near miss where a man named Nog saved a boy from danger as a vehicle struck. A second line claims a rider died, with unclear timing and place. A witness mentions someone named Moadehi helping divert danger from passing wheels.
Searstown shoppers can enter to win a 1955 four door Chevrolet from Sears Roebuck and Company during a warehouse clearance sale running through July 18. Buyers await deals on bedroom suits and rockers while the store offers easy payment plans and free parking.
AU feenase Necrohove and iris af Wet Venrne seek to join the Leenave Club for Recreation. Members are to meet Monday at the office of Lesive at the corner of Drew and Siath streets for communication. All members will ride to Miavles Hach School for a joint social with Ames High School and Calvary Mission Baptist Church sponsors. The Teenage Club, in West Vionroe Rave, has offered recreation facilities such as cost ball, football, indoor games and drafts since 193%.
Police records from Bay Pie Moras headquarters describe investigations into multiple incidents including suspected impaired driving and traffic stops. Names and locations are partially obscured, with references to Vernon Web and Niles I among others, and mentions of medical or public safety responses.
The Junior Bar Group plans a meeting with members likely to discuss governance and upcoming duties. Officials and attendees include senior bar representatives and local leaders aligned with the group’s objectives. The event aims to outline procedures and recognize pending matters for review.
Formal ground breaking for St. Alban's Episcopal Church at Jackson and Morris streets is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday on the Eve of St. Alban's Day. The church, to be the only Episcopal church named for Saint Alban in Louisiana, marks the start of a city wide missionary expansion program.
State Employment Services manager CH. Destorff said East Baton Rouge parish gained 275 workers from mid-April to mid-May, lifting total employment to 72,530, down from 75,400 a year ago. Unemployment fell from 3.5 percent to 3.4 percent, helped by new construction and building activity.
Richland parish health officials announced makeup clinics for Salk polio vaccinations. The schedule covers Wednesday morning for white and Negro students at the Hallie Ride Health Unit, Thursday for Delhi white children at Delhi Heart Unit, and Friday for Delhi Negro students at Delhi Health Unit Clinic.
In Crossville a woman defended her cafe from three intruders. She fired a burst of shots, wounding one assailant and driving the others away through a window. Police captured the remaining attacker on a nearby road.
Washington reports the administration weighs sweeping new federal authority to approve or disapprove nationwide mass vaccination programs amid Salk polio program troubles. Health officials urge stronger Public Health Service powers as House Commerce Committee plans a broad inquiry. The probe may also address a possible link between Cutter vaccine and about 60 polio cases.
Secretary of State Wade O Martin Jr reported charter filings from June 10 through June 16. Entries include Key Finance Corp Inc Bas top loans 10000 and North Monroe Water Company Inc 2220 Louisville Ave Monroe water system 50000. Delta Food Packaging Inc Monroe appears as a filing.
The NIH has blocked approval of a new vaccine batch until further testing data are submitted. Unclear when additional doses will be released. The administration ordered a full-scale review of the 1902 biologics control law after Salk program issues revealed gaps.
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