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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1955
Page
1
In Rouen on Oct 7, about 1,500 workers clashed with police to free mutinous draftees who refused to go to North Africa. Ten officers and sixteen workers were injured as special police used tear gas to break up the riot amid a broader pro Morocco Algeria protest.
Adlai E. Stevenson told a Wisconsin audience that farm problems are deeply difficult and that Republican policy of sliding supports fails. He criticized export subsidies and quotas, warned of continuing surpluses, and urged Democrats to avoid empty promises while stressing prudent, solvable plans.
The 60 000 ton warship Saratoga will be christened at the New York Naval Shipyard in Brooklyn with a champagne bottle, by the wife of Navy Secretary Charles S Thomas. The vessel, heavier than the Forrestal and powered by over 260 000 horsepower, is designed for an atomic age with jet planes carrying nuclear weapons and is fully air conditioned for 3 800 officers and crew.
President Eisenhower will meet Secretary of State John Foster Dulles in Denver on Tuesday as he nears resumption of official duties after his Sept. heart attack. A brief talk with Vice President Nixon is also anticipated, while doctors monitor his recovery at Fitzsimons Army hospital. The president is described as refreshed and progressing satisfactorily with no complications.
Two early Monroe Civitan Club members who helped organize the group more than two decades ago rejoined the Thursday meeting after long absences due to business pressures. Their return amazed current members and brought pleasure to the gathering.
Former President Truman, at a New York Democratic pep rally before 3,000 supporters, derided the GOP as a special privilege government and urged a Democratic victory in 1956. He contrasted two governing philosophies and backed Gov. Averell Harriman as a possible candidate.
Chicago papers clash over the status of three Negro witnesses in the Emmett Till murder trial. Mississippi reporters say the witnesses are captive of the NAACP while The Chicago American disputes the claim and cites witnesses denying captivity.
New Castle Indiana October 7 Gov George N Craig rushed back from Florida after Perfect Circle Corp won permission to reopen its foundry on Monday where eight people were shot in rioting. A conference with company union and law enforcement is set for Sunday at the Statehouse. National Guard officers warned mayor McCormack they will withdraw their troops but keep forces ready. The UAW CIO protested the use of troops to bolster one side as about 40 ousted workers were to be brought back Monday.
Hollywood observes Pat Morris a USC freshman lose 100000 on Truth or Consequences when hypnotist Arthur Ellen put her under a trance preventing movement to the money. Ellen claimed many would falter under such pressure. Morris received 1000 consolation prize and a new car after the failed attempt.
Mississippi Choctaws argue before the U S Court of Claims that the 1880 Dancing Rabbit Creek treaty granted 640 acres per family or a corresponding payout, seeking $2 761 252 34 plus interest after the Indian Claims Commission awarded $417 656. The government opposed class action status and cited an 1886 award to the Choctaw Nation. Oklahoma Choctow Nation backs the government.
Investigators hunted for causes after United Airlines DC4 plowed into Medicine Bow Peak killing 66 aboard. Patterson cited plane was off course about 25 miles west of its assigned line while rescue teams worked snowbound wreckage and investigators examined factors such as load and route.
A federal judge weighed whether three U S soldiers who stayed in Red China after the Korean armistice should face court martial or civil court. Otho Bell L W Griggs and William C Cowart charged with collaboration with the enemy with Article 104 105 and 82 cited by prosecutors.
The United States Britain and Australia called for a second conference within three years on peaceful atomic power at the United Nations. They praised the Geneva conference and urged continued international cooperation, with India Yugoslavia and Burma proposing a conference at an appropriate date. Senator Pastore said the Soviet Union replied to proposals for an international atoms-for-peace agency, with agreement on joining the agency still unsettled. American sources predicted the agency would operate by late 1956. Some smaller nations criticized the proposed statute for giving major powers excessive authority.
A disabled Navy amphibious plane carrying 11 men landed in Gulf of Mexico waters near Boca Chita north of the Rio Grande. All hands were rescued by two Coast Guard vessels after trying to taxi to Brownsville. The craft beached seven miles south of Brownsville jetty.
Paris October 7 Foreign Minister Pinay forfeited his own premiership bid to defend Edgar Faure in the Morocco reform clash. He urged independent deputies to back Faure while Faure sent defense chief Billotte to Morocco to sway allies and neutralize Socialist votes before a looming confidence vote.
The Morning World reports the crossword puzzle jackpot has grown to 350 dollars after no contestant solved this week’s puzzle worth 325. Bonanza Bill notes hopes for a correct solution soon while offering clues explained from this week’s grid.
In Fez Morrocco Oct 7 French Foreign Legion tanks blasted through to lift the siege of the mountain fortress Tizi Ouzli as Vampire jets and 105 mm recoilless rifles forced rebels back. Moroccan Goum infantry relieved the defenders while guerrilla activity and evacuations spread along the Rift mountains near Saidia and Oujda.
Baton Rouge reports that 1956 Louisiana auto license plates go on sale December 1. Revenue official Rufus Fontenot outlined color schemes for next years plates with green background and white numbers, and 1957 will begin a new cycle honoring state universities with a purple background and gold numbers.
Forecasters predict clear to partly cloudy skies across the northeast today with warmer conditions expected Sunday. Arkansas officials report Monroe reached a high of 75 and a low of 61 yesterday.
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