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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1946
Page
7
Witnesses said the plane struck overhanging branches and a power line before crashing into bayou brush. The pilot died from crushing head injuries after the fuel tank exploded. bystanders and a coroner described multiple fractures and bruises.
Lt. Allbritton, 25, of Monroe died in a crash blamed on pilot error. A former instructor and Louisiana Tech student, he served with the 9th air force in World War II and later worked for the Mid-West company. Survived by parents, a brother Norman, sister Carla Joyce, wife Dorine Becker, and daughter Beverly Lynn. Services at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Jacqueline Colburn a 19 year old unable to walk due to rheumatic fever was absolved by a Sangamon county grand jury of killing her stepfather Lawrence Barregarye during a July 31 family quarrel. The coroner ruled justifiable homicide and no charges were filed. She was released to her mother after the shooting.
Chicago youth Richard Heirens faces an August 14 arraignment on indictments for the Degnan and Brown murders and 29 other charges including robbery burglary and assault. Heirens described his killings and the urge of abnormal impulses while recounting the scenes to officials amid a crowd of about two thousand observers. Heirens retraced routes to the Degnan Ross and Brown crime scenes and identified key locations.
The text critiques inheritance taxation, noting $40,000 as a threshold and arguing wealth should fund government rather than be penalized. It compares income from estates, tax burdens, and investment risks, and discusses labor strikes and proposed unemployment pay funded by government programs.
Special U S attorney Cunningham stated Higgins industries and affiliates are under grand jury scrutiny for possible violations of U S code sections on false claims and conspiracy to defraud. Named involved firms include Higgins Aircraft Inc Higgins Industries Inc and Higgins Plastics Corporation with executives Morris Gottesman Frank O Higgins and Milton P Chatry. The investigation follows wartime contracting concerns as the jury convened and awaits further action.
The article notes Jews evacuated from Europe to Palestine faced a monthly quota of 1,500. Illegal arrivals crowded Athlit camp and used up the quota. Bevin had said admissions would continue at 1,500 monthly until a final decision, though the 75,000 cap was long exhausted.
Chrysler workers demand a cost of living bonus as wage talks with Chrysler and other automakers intensify. A July wage price meeting sparked a line on wages and a halt to price hikes, with Ford Local 600 backing higher pay. Current average rates: Chrysler $1.32, GM $1.32 1/2, Ford $1.39.
Four Americans join the international church conference's new commission on international affairs. John Foster Dulles is named vice-chairman, with Methodist Bishop G Bramley Oxnam Episcopal Bishop G Ashton Oldham and Reinhold Niebuhr among the members. The body aims to shape Protestant and Eastern Orthodox influence in global issues.
Sir Alfred Zimmern emeritus professor at Oxford Dr G K A Bell bishop of Chichester John Edwards M P Dr Walter W van Kirk secretary of the federal council commission told conference members that women should be considered for committee posts.
Kaiser accuses the defense plant corporation and United States Steel of manipulating government funding to favor Utah and Geneva plants. He cites Fontana’s $94.2 million RFC loan, claims Fontana produced more steel than Geneva, and says Fontana cost he repaid plus interest while Geneva cost was sold cheaply. He notes $18 million more planned for repayment and asserts paying $2 for government housing work.
J. P. Wells announced installation of a new loud speaker system in the Joy Theater called The Voice of the Theater designed by the Altec Lansing Corporation. The system reportedly captures high and low frequencies lost on sound tracks and will let audiences hear the show as recorded in Hollywood. It should also distribute sound evenly, eliminating dead seats.
Officials report that the Soviet Union urged a unanimous vote on the voting section of the procedural rules, with James Byrnes of the United States following Molotov in support. The section passed unanimously and Byrnes proposed a reform on chairmanships within Big Five commissions, which was also approved unanimously. Byrnes also asked to invite former enemy states Italy Finland Bulgaria Hungary and Romania to plenary sessions to present views, with later text adjustment allowing attendance before commissions as needed. Pythian Sisters meet in Monroe Temple and Friendship Temple at Castle Hall on August 13.
Ray Wyle of 3405 Dick Taylor Street underwent a major operation at the St Francis Sanitarium at 7 30 this morning. His condition at noon today was reported satisfactory.
A new protective coating reduces wear and fouling from sludge while providing smoother, quieter operation for extended miles. The update emphasizes durable, low-friction performance.
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