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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1957
Page
8
U S Corps of Engineers reports floods in the Red River Basin in May and June caused about 11 million dollars in damage. An additional 8 million would have occurred without existing flood control works.
Remodeling boosts appeal with updated lighting paneling and built in units. Ceramic tile glass and hardwood rise in use for durability and attractiveness making investments worthwhile and encouraging bank loans for improvements.
Louisiana and Mississippi members of Congress voting on recent roll calls include Senate passage of foreign aid totaling 3 617 333 000 with 57 to 23. Eastland and Stennis voted against Bricker amendment to energy treaty. Russell supported. Senate adoption of IAEA statute supported by Ellender and Long. Eastland and Stennis opposed. Civil rights bill on Senate calendar faced Russell ruling. four senators for, four against. House rejected motion to send civil rights bill back with jury trial amendment. later passed the civil rights bill 286 to 126 with similar party splits. flood insurance funding vote also noted with party lines and paired votes.
Bobbie June Moore the 18 year old Miss Monroe-West Monroe titleholder from West Monroe prepares for the three day Miss Louisiana pageant in Lake Providence. She is training visiting civic clubs appearing on KNOE TV and planning to study home economics at Northeast Louisiana State College.
The American Medical Association says a doctor's conscience should guide charges, not fixed rules, with ethics as the guide. It cites Dr Joseph Iris's 1500 bill for Benny Hooper Jr.’s well rescue, noting time value and case complexity, and mentions grievance committees for disputed bills.
Crown Prince Feisal of Saudi Arabia sailed from Naples for New York aboard the liner Independence with six wives and 105 trunks, seeking a thorough medical checkup by American doctors. He wore a black Arab cloak and white headdress and may undergo surgery for a suspected kidney ailment.
Ralph J. Mitchell assistant manager of the southeastern area American Red Cross will be the principal speaker at the Ouachita Parish Red Cross Chapter annual dinner Monday night at the Virginia Hotel. W. G. Haynes Jr chairman of the dinner committee urged members to attend. Election of officers and board members will follow the dinner which begins at 7 p.m. Mitchell joined the Red Cross professional staff in 1942 and has held multiple administrative posts in the Southeastern area.
A sensational period ad recounts the Kohinoor diamond’s perilous history and its legendary powers. It then pivots to a sales pitch by Howerd Bros., Jewelers, inviting readers to view fine diamonds at 116 DeLiord with budget terms available.
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