Churchill Plans Farewell Salute Before Imminent Resignation
London reports Sir Winston Churchill likely to announce his resignation within 24 hours. He and Lady Churchill host Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh at No 10 Downing Street, fueling expectations of a heralded step down.
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W. Monroe Man Held In Death Explains Crash
West Monroe man William R. Darden 23 faces negligent homicide charges after a Sunday crash near New Orleans that killed Ernest Gray 42 and injured five others. Darden said he tried to pass another car causing his vehicle to jump a neutral ground and hit Gray’s car. Relatives said he would be released on bond Monday morning.
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Dick) Darden
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Cloudy and Warm Weather Forecast for Twin City Area
The forecast calls for cloudy and warm conditions with possible thunderstorms in the Twin City area on Monday. After 6 p.m. winds are expected around 15 mph. Morning low near 54 degrees and noon high around 70 degrees.
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Where To Find It Amusements and Classified Notes
A compact reader listing features from comics editorial to radio and TV listings, sports notes, and public service messages urging readers to prevent forest fires and keep Louisiana green.
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Louisiana
Three Die After Marion Two Car Collision
Three Missouri Pacific employees died from injuries after a southbound crash on state highway 33 one mile north of Marion. Victims were Harry Teague Batesville Arkansas Roy H. Thompson Monroe Route 1 and William M Parker 51 of 1015 South Sixth Street. Elijah Hendrix 27 of Kelly driver of the other car survived with injuries.
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Youth Charged With Negligent Homicide After Fatal Crash
A 16 year old student Er nest Rainwater is charged with negligent homicide after a two car collision on Highway 165 near Monroe Sunday that killed his stepfather W E Holbrook and mother and injured five others. Rainwater was turned over to Ouachita parish juvenile officer and returned to Louisiana Training Institute for observation. Victims include Virginia Burroughs 1608 South Grand a broken pelvis Jeannette Smith of California with a broken leg Ruth Grant 8 DeQuincy with broken collarbone and internal injuries Ruth Grant Van Winkle injuries undetermined and Judy Ann Rainwater bruise. Conditions remained largely stable at St Francis hospital. Five people were injured including the drivers.
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crackdown on habitual moving traffic offenders in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Highways starts a point system for drivers with offenses carrying points toward license suspension. Nine offenses carry 12 points each triggering automatic suspension, while other violations add 6 4 3 2 or 1 point(s). Bruce L. McCartney says hearings often occur after eight to ten points to cure habits before license loss.
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Chicago Mayoral Race Promises Momentous Verdict
Chicago voters head to the polls for a pivotal mayoral election between Robert E. Merriam and Richard J. Daley. The outcome could elevate Merriam from City Council to the mayoralty or leave him unemployed, while Daley seeks his greatest prize amid a long political feud with Democratic machine leaders.
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Small Boy Hit By Automobile Still Critical
Four year old James W. McGough remained in critical condition at St. Francis hospital after being struck by a car in the 1600 block of South Eighth street on Saturday. The youth and his six year old sister ran into the street attracted by an ice cream truck. the girl escaped with minor scratches. Roosevelt Jackson, 38, a Black man from Rayville, drove the vehicle. The incident spurred a petition to ban ice cream trucks from the south end of the city, with organizers planning to circulate starting Monday.
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Inmates Escape From Arkansas Ward In Car Theft
Four inmates from the Little Rock state hospital broke from the criminal ward yesterday, overpowered two attendants, and hijacked a car. Identified as Andrew Wilkerson, Alfred Whitlock, Vender Hughes, and Carl Crumley, the group fled after forcing two women from their vehicle. three were deemed potentially dangerous. Police in five states were alerted.
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West Monroe City Council Convene Tonight on Parking Ban
West Monroe city council meets at 7 p m in regular session to consider whether to postpone or abandon a parking ban planned for U S Highway 80 May 1. Merchants hope for delay pending Monroe ban decision. clerk L L Wood calls Monday business routine.
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Nine Die as Train Plunges Into Canyon of Death
A Mexico train carrying holiday crowds derailed and plunged 600 feet into the Canyon of Death near Alsaba Colima. Nine killed and 78 injured, with many more reported missing as rescue teams faced hazardous conditions.
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Spring Session Of Parish Grand Jury II Opened
Ouachita parish grand jury opened its spring session Monday morning in fourth district court with foreman T. A. Calloway and 11 jurors sworn in. The 13 member panel includes two Negro members and will investigate about 25 cases from murder to disturbing the peace, with final case set for Friday morning.
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Plane Missing Over Gulf Search Expands for Crew
A C46 cargo plane vanished Friday night over the Gulf region with two Texas crew aboard. Search efforts extended today into south Alabama and northwest Florida as authorities pursue clues to the aircrafts location and fate.
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Weather Blamed For 12 Deaths and Crop Loss
A fierce blizzard moves east across the Great Plains with plummeting temperatures. The Western storm worsens drought and threatens crops in eastern Colorado and Kansas, while new snow blocks roads in Wyoming and Montana.
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Severe weather warning for North Texas and Oklahoma
A severe weather alert was issued for a wide area of upper Texas extending into eastern Oklahoma. The warning covered the Fort Worth Dallas metro region from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and noted a risk of isolated tornadoes.
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Dust Storm Toll Rising Across States But Winds Ease
A sweeping dust storm blamed for at least 12 deaths across upstate New York Massachusetts Connecticut and Vermont faded in intensity as it moved east. The system caused traffic accidents and farm damage while storms blanketed Wyoming Montana and the Dakotas. Billings Sheridan Lusk and Gillette faced heavy drifts and air traffic disruption as Oklahoma reported storm impact.
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Dulles Rejects Japan Request for Immediate Talks
U S Secretary of State John Foster Dulles turned down a Japanese push for immediate top level policy talks in Washington. Tokyo politicos labeled the move a rebuff to Prime Minister Ichiro Hatoyama’s government and newspapers warned of a possible crisis while Tokyo claimed insufficient notice was given. Shigemitsu had proposed a Washington visit to ease growing U S Japan differences.
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MacArthur Opposes Partial Release of Yalta Records
Gen. Douglas MacArthur insists full publication of documents on Yalta decisions. He warns that selective releases would mislead the public and obscure responsibility for Yalta decisions. He denies that concessions to the Soviet Union were based on his recommendations.
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Paper Safety Convention In Session Here
The 12th annual conference of the Southern Pulp and Paper Safety Association opened at the Frances Hotel with delegates from 10 southern states. Hosts include Brown Paper Mill Monroe Crossett Mill and Southern Advanced Bag and Paper Co Hodge. The three day event featured talks on accident prevention and management responsibilities.
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Governor doubts big state funding for school building plan
Gov. Robert Kennon said the May Legislature is unlikely to approve $25 million to start a 10 year school construction program costing about $225 million. He warned such long range borrowing could jeopardize funding for highways and higher education. He noted parishes and cities currently bear most school construction costs and ruled out bonding in this session.
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Sell Your Used Fans and Air Conditioners Today
Hot day tips buyers to use a low cost Want Ad in News-Star World. A 34 ton air conditioner used 2 months selling under half price. Phone numbers provide contact. Limited seven day rates with cancellation privileges offered.
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