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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1952
Page
3
Nixon argues Stevenson lacks independence Keynesian views while charging Democrats and Republicans share a wish for change. He cites ADA leadership, Arvey ties, and then exposes alleged payroll figures from the American Newspaper Guild as evidence of corruption and pro labor intrusion in Europe.
Report describes clashes at labor protests and the growing presence of U S labor troops amid European workers visiting the states. The piece mentions Marshall Plan benefits and a new labor information program spreading news about labor struggles.
A newborn, Shirley Dianne Weldon, died after Polly Anne’s sudden violent illness. The docket today lists only Shirley Dianne’s death.
A golfer wagers 10 cents on the first hole and doubles the bet after every hole a loss. After 18 holes the total loss sums to 26 214.40 dollars as the ongoing drain continues.
Testimony cites alleged plans to infiltrate Boy Scouts and high schools through Communist fronts. Witnesses describe youth organizations like Young Pioneers and Young Progressives of America as vehicles for indoctrination, with targets including churches and labor groups.
Rankin, a 49 year old Okolona attorney and longtime First District incumbent, urged voters to consider state welfare in the August 26 primary. He touted his Washington role on the House Agriculture Committee and farm legislation shaped with his help. The redistricting merged six Abernethy counties with Rankin’s ten, creating a tight battle between incumbents.
The board sets 8 30 a m September 5 as registration for kindergarten and first grade with birth certificates required. The annual teacher workshop will run September 2 to 4 and be included in the official school days. Tentative city boundary lines place Neville High for all high school pupils and seventh and eighth graders, with Lexington Avenue, Georgia Tucker, and Central Grammar serving various below seventh grade zones.
Louisiana leads U.S. shallot output, supplying 90 percent or more of fresh shallots. Guidance from LSU extension covers planting times before September 15, seed quality, three grade sets, fertilizer plans, midwinter side-dressing, weed control, and spacing for August to October plantings. Court jesters of the Middle Ages often performed at meal times.
President Truman met with Adlai Stevenson and top leaders in Washington as Eisenhower rebutted the White House visit. Stevenson gained a firmer campaign grip, while Eisenhower accused the administration of trying to steer voters and involve nonpolitical military personnel in politics. Nixon called the meeting a fatal Democratic mistake, and Sparkman saw alignment between Truman and Stevenson. Arkansas, Idaho, and Illinois developments also noted.
Fred O. McDonald twenty one of Columbia was arrested by Monroe police for burglarizing the Turf Bar at 113 South Grand Street late Tuesday night. He admitted taking thirty seven dollars and fifty cents from the cash register with most of the money found on his person and entry gained through a rear window. The burglary was reported by Tucker Hamilton manager of the establishment. McDonald was transferred to Ouachita parish jail.
London. Prime Minister Churchill will be official witness at the nuptials of his orphaned niece Clarissa Churchill and Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden. The civil ceremony at Caxton Hall will last about five minutes with Eden’s elder brother as second witness. Post ceremony lunch at No 10 Downing Street for about 20 guests, then a country house visit before a brief honeymoon in Portugal.
Ten year old Kathryn Slater lies in a drug induced sleep to combat tetanus. Physicians warn awakening could trigger fatal convulsions while the major battle is fought within. Feeding tube and tracheotomy sustain breathing as doctors monitor her condition.
A Naval Court of Inquiry blamed Lt Cmdr W J Tierney for a fatal April 26 collision between the destroyer Hobson and carrier Wasp 700 miles west of the Azores. The court cited an un explained left turn and grave judgment error while clearing other officers. No disciplinary action recommended.
Buckles said Rupp denied raping the girl but admitted striking her with a hammer during an alleged advance. He later told Undersheriff DuHart he had hidden since Friday with only pretzels to eat and was booked on suspicion of a serious case.
Herbert R Peterson, 20, Monroe and Carolyn J Evans, 20, West Monroe. James L Strittman, 29, Epps and Flora B Lindsay, 27, West Monroe. Also notes US prison population estimated between 400,000 and 500,000.
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