30 Nov 1952
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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1952
Page
1
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Atty. General McGranery ordered the FBI to fully investigate bribery rumors tied to paroles of Capone era figures Paul Ricca Louis Campagna and Charles Gice. The 1947 releases followed a House subcommittee inquiry that alleged possible big money influence though no bribery evidence was found.
Dayton Ohio November 29 Two Marine pilots Capt Douglas F Hollingsworth and Lt Harold G Brown were killed when their Panther F9F jets collided in midair during a formation flight from Cherry Point to Glenview Both planes crashed burning near Dayton A board of inquiry was convened at Cherry Point and witnesses reported the planes brushed wingtips as they entered the landing pattern
The Oua chita Valley Council of Boy Scouts of America will hold a banquet at the Virginia Hotel on Tuesday with Harley E. Erb regional executive of Region 5 as principal speaker. Thirteen boys earned Eagle Scout ratings in the past year, including John Sawyer Barr Jr of Troop 90 Oak Ridge sponsored by the Lions Club and Sam Fuller.
Fire sirens will sound at 9 p m signaling the Lights On campaign of the cancer crusade. Co chairs Jack Howard and Irving Liebowitz urge residents to turn on porch lights and support the American Cancer Society with a $1 or more donation. Fire Chief H L Hales backs the kickoff and the Pilot Club and Mrs Ellen Thompson receive praise for organizing the event.
A Bas Trop, Louisiana family lost their home and all belongings to a fire struck by lightning last June. The single mother of three, with oldest 17, daughter 14, and youngest 6, saved only the clothes they wore. No insurance, she supports the children on a small wage in a West Monroe tourist court, seeking clothing to keep them warm through winter as Christmas nears. Donations listed include memorials and a $247.00 contribution, totaling $282.00.
The Monroe Morning World and News-Star announce new circulation rates effective December 1 1952 for daily and Sunday editions by carrier or mail including combined subscriptions and regional outside trade areas. Acknowledges higher newsprint costs and notes Monday publication start for Monroe Morning World.
Six Lake Charles residents will be interviewed on KNOE at 12 30 p m today to share views on reactivating the air base. The panel includes a minister a housewife an attorney the parish school superintendent the PTA president and Kenneth Dixon editor. John Allen a former Monroe resident leads the program inviting listeners to tune in.
In 1948, on Claiborne's highway 9, Methodists completed a bright new $45,000 church replacing an old wooden structure. The project under Pastor leadership reflects churches faring well as money circulates.
North Louisiana and Monroe faced a potential sleet event as a mild rain fell overnight. Forecasts from Selman Field warned of 28 to 32 degree temperatures with sleet possible, while Texarkana reported snow and Shreveport sleet during the afternoon. Local stations saw a run on antifreeze as residents braced for winter conditions.
Judge W M Harper announced stricter penalties for intoxicated driving aiming to reduce rising city court cases. Fines start at 300 dollars, rising with accident or injury severity, up from the prior 200 dollar minimum.
U S Senator Dennis Chavez was declared the winner of New Mexico's Senate race by a 5 071 vote margin over Republican Patrick J Hurley The official canvass showed Chavez 122 521 Hurley 117 450 Hurley lawyers charged the canvassing board with total failure to canvass returns and indicated further action The governor announced a certificate of election after a nine precinct recount showed Chavez would not lose the outcome
At L. A. Faulk Post No. 12 American Legion the regular meeting Monday night will stage a grand initiation for more than 80 new members from the recent drive. Guest M F Rice of the Crusade for Freedom will discuss the program as part of a national Legion endorsement. Louisiana ranked second nationally in membership by November 11 with 37 839 members and aims for 50 053 by March 15 1953.
Rev. Wayne W. Gray, longtime assistant at Evergreen Presbyterian in Memphis, has accepted Covenant Presbyterian Church Monroe position and will begin duties January 1 1953. He is noted as a Southwestern graduate and Memphis civic leader with past roles as pastor and war chaplain.
Lake Charles editor Kenneth Dixon endorses reactivating Selman Field citing economic gains and community benefits for the city parish and southwest Louisiana. He notes military payroll construction work and civilian jobs as key positives while signaling further discussion on the topic on Page Eight.
Sydney report says Sister Elizabeth Kenny, famed for her polio treatment methods, died at her Toowoomba home aged 66 from cerebral thrombosis. Pneumonia complications hastened her death and weakened her heart.
The Central Savings Bank and Trust Co. mailed Christmas Savings Checks dated December 1 1952 totaling 164000 dollars. Vice-president J S Washburn notes the amount is about 25000 dollars more than last year and hopes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. A new club forms tomorrow and will run from December 1 1952 to December 1 1953.
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