13 Apr 1960
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1960
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references area 6 B and numbers 4820 3878 with potential lease or arraignments. unclear details but indicates a local legal or property matter and possible actions by authorities.
Bulpatrick and Hicks voted against buying the Gradall machine while A E Montgomery supported it noting need for more consideration. An adjoining motion to seek permission to borrow up to 3 percent passed. Ward 3's Irby did not vote and Kin caid was absent. The jury also approved buying 88 125 square feet near Louisville intersection for a health unit with Dr Summer stating 99 000 in bank and upcoming May legislation for more funds. The building cost estimated near 350 000.
Holy Week continues as Rev. Isaac A. Patton of Stone Avenue notes services for the afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m. Good Friday observances include Holy Communion between 3 and 6 p.m. Rev. Joe H. Royalty delivers the sermon.
Stevenson speaks of a miracle while touring Virginia landmarks. a tourist asks for a vote as he leaves Monticello. Revival services run 7:30 p.m. daily at Emmanuel Baptist Church West Monroe with Holy Week schedule and communion on Thursday. The First Methodist Church also hosts 7:30 p.m. Lent services all week.
In a university gathering Stevenson rails at the Republican administration for bluffing about the Soviet challenge. He touts Jefferson as a witness, urges readiness for future crises, and warns slogans hide a dangerous weakness in U S leadership. Messages include church schedules and local notices.
The West Monroe Masonic temple will host the master’s degree in full form at 7 30 p m Thursday with all Master Masons invited. Refreshments will be served. Final Taxpayers Assistance Day at IRS offices and post office in Monroe aids filers with 590 John L Tolar noting staff ready to help. Louisiana tax deadline is April 18 1960. Davis and Blackwell elected to LSU Bar House of Delegates with Fred A Blanche announcing.
The article describes the launch of a giant Thor Able Star rocket system at Canaveral to test a satellite navigation concept. Navy officials estimate annual costs of four million dollars for computing and tracking equipment, plus about one million for yearly satellite replacement. The test aims to prove feasibility with limited immediate use, offering advantages when radio navigation is unavailable.
The Mississippi House approved a resolution commending the Union of South Africa for maintaining segregation amid mob disturbances. Rep. Philip Bryant of Lafayette County offered the measure, which extends commendations through the press and to U S and South African representatives. The Senate challenge blocks action.
Returns from thousands of precincts detail GOP and Democratic nominations for governor and lieutenant governor. Witwer leads in Cook County and Kerner tops Dem governor field, with Shapiro winning the Democratic lieutenant governor nomination. Census counts over 97 million Americans, about half of the 180 million projection.
A group of eminent scholars will offer lectures and discussion groups on the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt at Harvard University in the coming academic year. The announcement was made by former New York Governor Averell Harriman at Hyde Park commemorating the eleventh anniversary of Roosevelt’s death.
Sources say Premier Nikita Khrushchev is vacationing at a Black Sea resort likely Yalla preparing for his May 16 Paris summit meeting with Western leaders.
Kuykendall defends a private plane trip to Louisiana as proper aid to a friend’s family. Harris sought advice on the flight, and an internal inquiry will examine informal talks between FPC members and gas firm representatives. Corcoran, former New Deal advisor, now serves Tennessee Gas Transmission Co. Houston.
A patient describes returning to active life after suffering widespread muscular pain diagnosed as Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatism and Bursitis. The note invites readers to write for free information to Mrs Lela S Wier at 2805 Arbor Hills Drive Jackson Mississippi P O Box 2695.
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