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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1958
Page
18
Hartford police report burglars set a blaze at the Better Brands Co office to mask a break in. Firefighters responded and detected the intrusion as the fire drew crews to the scene.
The Twin Cities Y M C A Day Camp held a Parents Day with 250 attendees. Awards honored top marksmen in riflery and archery, best camping groups, most improved campers, and outstanding campers. Girls and boys groups were led by named counselors and directors.
John M. Holmes of Jackson was sentenced by County Judge Ben Guider to four months in jail and a $500 fine for drunk driving after being acquitted of murder in the Jan. 13 death of Mrs. Mary Jaunell White in Vicksburg. Holmes received eight months probation and filed an immediate appeal to circuit court.
Joseph Artall of Melville charged Avoyelles Parish assessor with raising assessments in the Monica Lake Long area by more than 600 percent to boost land prices for a levee setback. The accusation came during a Red River Atcha falaya and Bayou Beuef Levee District meeting.
The exiting owner thanks loyal friends and customers for years of support and courtesies, saying he cannot resist expressing gratitude and will never forget them.
George Cronstedt reported in Milford Borough Connecticut that he scooped water from a brook for his horse and ended up catching an eight inch trout during the fishing moment.
Georgia leads in watermelon production with output twice that of any other state. The headline notes the state's dominant role in national harvests and suggests a comparison with rivals across the union.
Marshall attorney says four wealthy East Texas oilmen back a move to start a television station on Formosa and expand into other businesses. The group’s names are undisclosed, with discussions involving Chiang Kai shek and the Far East Development Co. and Lecuna Oil Corp.
Abney said offshore oil drilling is desired in the area and that Chiang represents both firms while soon becoming an officer of the Far East Development Co.
In Fukuoka Japan 25 miners remained trapped as floodwater hindered rescue efforts. Two pumps failed to drain rising water due to leaks and caveins, while seven miners reportedly escaped earlier, leaving the remaining workers in increasing danger.
State production taxes brought in 152 million dollars from oil and 41 million dollars from gas in 1957, reflecting the year’s energy revenue.
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