08 Apr 1960
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1960
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a cost and lot number with illegible quantities. The readable bits suggest a brief notice about bidding or restrictions but no clear event, date, or participants are identifiable.
Four Duke University Medical Center researchers report cytoxan yields tumor suppression comparable to other mustard compounds in chronic leukemias and ovarian carcinoma. Side effects remain a hurdle, with some patients unable to endure beyond a week or two. Dr. Donald Pinkel cites temporary tumor shrinkage in one third of 15 children with advanced operable cancer.
NASA head T Keith Glennan reports the weather-eye satellite Tiros is photographing earth clouds successfully. President Eisenhower views the new images at the White House while officials note no immediate military reconnaissance value. Pioneer V remains active at 3.7 million miles.
James Knox Van Arsdale, an advertising executive, was arrested by FBI agents after a preliminary hearing related to a case tied to a plane trip from Louisville to Tampa. He was freed on bond after the hearing. An FBI agent stands with him in the photo.
Mystery centered on a widow and her daughter linked to a waiter’s fate. Report notes an unidentified man who knew Mr. Char and mentions the waiter’s own residence and actions. The fragment provides few concrete details or locations.
A Monroe arrest summary reports three drunk driving convicts fined 4060 with mandatory jail terms plus 109 fines on each additional charge. Judge Morehouse noted ongoing trials as several defendants, including Clyde Peoples and John Williams, face DUI charges in various parishes.
Highlights include African leader banishing rivalry sentiment in London, Mrs Elliot discussing Elvis as a brother in Memphis, Charlton Heston on SAG talks in Hollywood, Tommy Yeardye describing The Paint Box concept in London, and a Dallas case where Sheriff Holmes pleaded Guilty to carrying a switchblade knife and received a 30 day sentence.
The college president faced an effigy hanging after the suspension of a professor. Koch, a full UC graduate and father of three, called his dismissal unfair and said he would appeal through university channels and the AAUP. Dr. Henry denounced Koch’s views as immoral while noting academic responsibility.
The committee cut 350 619 from a 55 180 610 request for international education exchange activities. It reduced State Department funds including a million for a Nicaragua highway project and 4 418 66 for the U S Mexico International Boundary and Water Commission. FBI received its full 118 million, with 137 extra clerical hires for fingerprinting. Antitrust division received 4 760 9 million, with fire enforcement added to boost enforcement of antitrust laws. USIS funds included 8 740 000 for a Liberia shortwave station to support Voice of America and Middle East coverage. Special funds for the Presidents international programs included 630 000 for the Turin centennial exposition.
Fire danger eased as fires in Dorado area caused 7,609 in losses this morning. No injuries reported. two houses destroyed. In Claiborne Parish the sheriff reports scattered rural blazes under control with limited future damage expected. Whitingham Vermont residents vote to establish a health center amid doctor shortages.
The southern bloc led by Sen Richard Russell doubts quick passage of the bill. Senators warned delays and further motions to stall final action despite possible rejection. Fulbright criticized the bill as overreaching and as an indictment of Americans in the South.
A London evacuee who came to the United States inherits most of the Whitney fortune and the Pleasant Valley Mills estate in New York. Miss Clapton attends Far Hills Country Day School and Masters School in Dobbs Ferry. The 111 acre estate is valued with $150 400 in land and house. seven relatives receive bequests from $1 000 to $16 000. A trust fund remains for Miss Clapton when she turns 25.
Mrs. Charles Garretson, president, announces daily hours for the Women’s Exchange from 9 am to 4 pm weekdays and 9 am to 12 noon Saturdays. The group lists about 39 members and displays home crafts. William F. Kitchens Jr. wins Wall Street Journal student achievement award for leadership and academics. Beta Sigma Phi hosts a charity dance April 23 for Ouachita Parish Cancer Society. Navy Band with Ben Mitchel Morris performs two concerts in Monroe under Northeast State Concerts Association at Brown Auditorium matinee 3:30 pm and Neville High School auditorium 8:15 pm.
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