07 Apr 1959
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1959
Page
1
Clergymen and political figures rally in Oklahoma City as voters prepare for the seventh statewide dry referendum in 51 years. Gov. Edmondson promotes an all-out war on bootleggers while drys and wets mobilize with ministers quoting the Bible and a Catholic bishop backing the wets.
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer agreed to run for the presidency, prompting his retirement from active politics. The Christian Democrats nominated him, while Ludwig Erhard is seen as leading contender to succeed as chancellor at the time. The move follows Heuss's term ending and surprised the nation.
Jerry Hegwood, a linotype operator for the Jackson Clarion Ledger, was seriously wounded in a hunting accident when a hunter mistook him for a turkey in rural Mississippi. He underwent surgery in Jackson after pellets were removed from his lung and face. another hunter was hospitalized for shock.
Early reports show sparse participation as 51 polling places open for a five year five point parish bond issue. Proposals cover road maintenance drainage health unit operations a new health building and detention home upkeep with a total potential tax of 4.75 million per assessed value. Only a small fraction of eligible voters had cast ballots by midmorning.
Soviet armed Kurdish tribesmen are reportedly being shipped through the Suez Canal to Basra Iraq as speculation grows that Moscow aids a pro Communist foreign legion. Egyptian officials cite three Soviet ships carrying 855 Kurds and military gear en route to Basra with more ships expected.
President Eisenhower flies to a southland golf course for a vacation tonic. His doctor says he is in good health and needs sun and exercise. Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia may be his headquarters for nearly two weeks, following a 13 day break at Thanksgiving.
Twin City CHIT CHAT notes Monroe proclaims Home Economics Career Week aligned with Future Homemakers of America. Miss Dorothy Jenkins of United Gas announces the week as Home Economists celebrate 50 years as a professional association, proclaimed by Mayor W L Howard.
West Monroe Mayor J. Allan Norris was appointed to the executive board of the Louisiana Municipal Association representing the fifth district. The action came at the association’s Baton Rouge meeting this past weekend.
Charles Bradford 20 was killed after a roadblock gun battle with police following an escape from Cumberland County Jail with John Odom. Odom surrendered as Bradford, wounded, likely died from a self-inflicted or police gunfire wound near the getaway car. Roy Moore of the FBI confirmed the fatal and capture details.
Minnie B. Connie Nicholas testifies in Indianapolis on the fatal shooting of her wealthy married lover Forrest Teel. She recalls a long affair and says she intended only to scare him as the defense argues a struggle led to a murder. A nurse described her as confused after a coma induced by sleeping pills.
University of Michigan physicist Robert W. Pidd says a new atomic process can produce electricity directly from a uranium carbide source surrounded by cesium plasma. Tested at Los Alamos, the method could remove boilers turbines and generators from power plants and may power satellites and interplanetary travel.
District Judge Fred LeBlanc sentenced two Baton Rouge men to five years each for burglary of a Builders Supply Co. Redie Sibley, 36, and Carl McClure, 31, pleaded guilty March 19 and received suspended terms.
White House press secretary James Hagerty condemned CBS radio for reporting Secretary of State John Foster Dulles had resigned. Reliable sources say Dulles, undergoing cancer treatment in Florida, will decide by April 20 whether he can resume duties as Berlin crisis tensions rise ahead of the Geneva foreign ministers’ meeting.
Milwaukee detectives extend the abduction murder inquiry to restaurants dry cleaners and motor vehicle records. They check where the six year old ate last and seek blood stained clothing while examining a blue Plymouth wagon and a dark blue 1950 station wagon sighting.
Scientists unveil an insect killing attack using Bacillus Thuringiensis spores sprayed on plant leaves. Robert Fisher of Bioferm Corp and Lawrence Rosner describe the toxin as a quick fatal disease for insects that ingest sufficient spores.
Nina Roosevelt says Mrs. Roosevelt 74 falls asleep in public and nods off on stairs abroad. Nina, her 16 year old daughter, watches for her head dropping and plans a diplomatic career in the Middle East with study of Arabic and Hebrew. Mrs Roosevelt confirms the moment and ends the exchange.
Mayor reappoints Joseph S. Amman as commissioner of the Housing Authority of Monroe for a five year term. Amman has previously served as Chairman and Vice-Chairman. board members include Ira Cagle, Samuel Rubin, Fred Fudickar Jr., and J. Arthur Smith Jr. They serve without pay to provide housing for low income residents.
Cloudy skies with scattered clouds and possible showers forecast for the Monroe area tonight and tomorrow. Lows expected around 60 to 64 degrees. Tomorrow's high forecast at 74 to 78 degrees. Yesterday's high reached 82 degrees.
Susan Hayward and David Niven won best actress and actor for 1958 at the 31st Academy Awards. Gigi was named best film with nine Oscars, tying Gone With the Wind for most wins. Burl Ives and Wendy Hiller won supporting acting honors, Vincente Minnelli directed Gigi, with Andre Previn scoring and Colette’s novel adaptation cited.
Gov Earl Long said if health allows and money pledges come, he will consider running for governor. He urged Sen W M Rainach to resign as segregation committee chair and noted Rainach's gubernatorial ambitions. Long dismissed Times-Picayune critique and mocked constitutional limits before audience at his news conference.
Washington reports a 387000 fall in unemployment to 4362000 and a 1106000 rise in employment to 63828000. The Labor Department calls the changes about twice as large as expected and the largest February to March unemployment drop since 1950, signaling notable repair in the job market.
The listing notes a 14 ft Arkansas Traveler boat with a Thompson boat motor a Moody trailer and hitch sold on the first day for $325. The item description is brief and includes an incomplete code FA ?81R89.
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