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17 Aug 1956
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1956
Page
1
Russia Throws Ail Tin Th… London Report
In London, a brief UP dispatch notes Russia’s action described as a throw of ail tin, with limited readable details. The fragment lacks clear names or dates and does not provide full context.
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London
Russia
Unclear Fragment Teases International Negotiations
Fragmentary OCR hints at tensions involving nations and Russia with France described as expressing a stance. The passage appears to reference governmental actions and potential blocking of a plan but lacks readable context or specifics.
Cease-fire hopes amid EOKA halt in Cyprus violence
The report notes uncertainty as EOKA extremists consider a sudden halt in violence on the Cyprus campaign. Observers doubt a lasting cease-fire will emerge and ponder if Archbishop Makarios from exile may be able to help create peace. Continued on second page.
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EOKA
Arkansas salesman in crash damages lakeside area
A Little Rock salesman aged 37 or 38 rammed his car into the Lakeside area on 5111 DeSiard Road at about 2 a.m. Friday, breaking three glass windows and tearing a brick wall. State troopers continued the investigation.
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Arkansas
DeSiard
Dewey
Mitchell
Little Rock
Posner
Hae
Hree
DeSiard Road
Lei Landlse
Leip victim found on east side street tower
The body of a man identified as Leip was discovered on a tower near the east side street. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death and are seeking any witnesses or clues from residents in the area.
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Abdo
East Side Street
GOP Officials Forecast Nixon renomination at Chicago convention
Top Republican officers predict Nixon and Eisenhower will win renomination on the first ballots at the Chicago convention opening Monday. Prominent figures like ex Governor Thomas E Dewey and Harold Stassen say there is no likelihood Nixon will fail to secure renomination. The convention will nominate both presidential and vice presidential candidates with the party aiming to showcase a strong Washington team.
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San Branciso
Aidatt
Chicago
Washington
Murray Snyder
Atty
Herbert Brownell
Nixon
Eisenhower
New York
Thomas 5
Dewey
Harold E. Stassen
Massachusetts
Christian Her
Washington Parish approves warrants for school bond plan
The Washington Parish school board seeks 20 year bonds to finance new construction for high schools. Bonds run about 50 000 dollars each for Thomas Pine and Angie high schools and 100 000 dollars for Varnado High School.
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Franklinton
Washington Parish
Thomas, Pine
Angie
Varnado High School
Mississippi Delegation Backs Johnson At Convention
Mississippi's Democratic delegation caucuses on the vice presidential choice. Gov. J. P. Coleman casts Mississippi's 22 votes for Sen. Lyndon Johnson of Texas, then fails to secure recognition to switch to Stevenson, effectively sticking with Johnson.
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Chicago
Mississippi
Stevenson
J . P. Coleman
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Johnson
West Germany Bans Communist Party in Supreme Court Ruling
The West German government outlawed the Communist Party following a long awaited Supreme Court decision. Police in major cities moved to suppress party activity but no arrests were ordered as the ban excludes West Berlin and targets groups operating alongside the party.
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Feneral Supreme Court
West Berlin
Fednthe Ee Ot
I Hitler
West Germany
Eeepe
Bev
Louisiana to regulate offshore oil rights near Chapman line
Offshore dispute in Baton Rouge concerns state control of minerals and royalties for operations beyond three to nine miles from the Chapman line. The plan, defined by navigational markers in Act 33 of 1956, would pause leasing for one year. William Helis, chair of the Mineral Board, argued the proposal was never definite.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Interior Department
Ee Cor
Chapman
Ttate
William Helis
Mineral Board
Republicans Plan Spectacular At Their Convention
Former Hollywood star George Murphy announcing a “spectacular” convention program planned for radio and television. Wendell Corey will host as emcee and The King’s Men will perform pieces including Oh Beautiful Morning and Tribute to Mamie. Dennis Morgan will sing renditions of One.
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Eation
Ed. Sullivan
George Murphy
Hollywood song and_ dance
Republican” National ‘Committee
Wendell Corey
King's Men
Ictions
Autiful Orning
Goderica
Mamie
Dennis Morgan
Warbler
Weather picture unchanged for Monroe area forecast
Partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers expected for Thursday and Friday in the Monroe area. Temperatures soar to a peak around 95 degrees with humid conditions likely across the period.
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Monroe
Kennedy Defeats Kefauver In Delegation Caucus Vote
The delegation backed Kennedy on the unit rule after a morning caucus, voting 34 to 14 for Kefauver. Gov. Long supported Kefauver then shifted to Kennedy, while Estes supported Clement for No 2 spot. Reggie noted the shift. Kennedy warned that solid Southern support in November could deliver enough votes to win the presidency.
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Kefauver
Eal K. Long
Kennedy
Estes En’cordering Saehing
Clement
Reggie
Long
Three Arrested For Smuggling Drugs In Tube
Baton Rouge deputies seized marijuana smuggled from Mexico in a motor vehicle inner tube. The trio William D. Love Kenneth Turk and Willie Lea Ganger were jailed on illegal possession charges and held for forged check investigations after store staff reported a likely counterfeit check attempt.
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Baton Rouge
Mexico
Bryan
Clemmons
William D. Love
Kenneth Turk
Willie
Lea Ganger
Sheriff's Deputies
Louisiana Woman and Father Held After Georgia Shooting
Evelyn Wilkerson and Allen Cross are held in Emanuel County after Wilkerson allegedly shot a 70 year old man in the stomach and left arm as they approached his home in Emanuel County. The wounded man was taken to county hospital in serious condition. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute involving Mrs. Wilkerson.
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Swainsboro
Louisiana
Emanuel
Mes
Evelyn
Wilars
New Orleans
Charley Shealy
Allen Cross
Shealey
Emanuel County
Peyton L. Youmans
Essory Wrihe
Wilkerson
Democratic nomination claim fuels late Chicago campaign
A fragmentary AP report notes Adlair Sivoopyal claiming victory and preparations for a late campaign night in Chicago. Press secretary Roger Tubby hints at Steven son planning a singing battle with Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee.
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Chicago
Adlair Sivoopyal
Roger Tubby
Stevenson
Weel
Ainging
Sen
Estes’ Kefauver
Nixon nominees emerge amid party moves and civil rights debates
President Nixon faces secure renomination amid maneuvers to quash Stassen threats as California Republicans back him. Herter commits to opposing vice presidential bid. Stevenson winds toward campaign tone urging Democrats to focus on the Republicans as Truman weighs in with cautious praise.
Truman Returns to Front as Democrats Seek Unity
Chicago dispatch notes President Truman addressing Democrats for a second time in a closing gesture. The party aims to rally support, with emphasis on unity ahead of upcoming votes.
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Chicago
Truman Sits Silent As Stevenson Clinches Nomination
In Chicago at the Democratic convention a subdued former president Harry Truman sat in the audience as the roll call moved toward Adlai Stevenson. Pennsylvanias votes pushed Stevenson over the top while Averell Harriman, once backed by Truman, faded from the drive. The scene underscored Truman’s lonely stance amid a pivotal moment.
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Voice of
Pennsylvania
Harriman
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Truman
Averell Harriman
Gaza Strip Bus Ambush Killings Reported
Fragmentary note describes a bus ambush in Gaza Strip killing four Israelis. Message mentions an incident four hours after initial events and references the attack location and casualties with unclear details.
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Sidents
Gaza ‘Strip
Fithian
Ce Fu Ey
Teens in New Orleans Held on Grudge Beating and Kidnapping
Two New Orleans teenagers, Daniel Pickering and Ronald Rampages, both 17, were bound at 103000 each on charges tied to the week end beating and kidnapping of 15 year old Danny Campbell. The incident left Campbell beaten and mutilated with knives and screwdrivers in a grudge attack. They face attempted murder and kidnapping charges plus lesser counts, with bonds set at 100000 and 1500 respectively.
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New Orleans
Danny — Campbell
Daniel Pickering
Ronald Ramages
Obsolete Word Usage and Classified Ad Fragments
A fragment discusses the obsolete form heighth and notes its rarity in use. It then shifts to a classifieds snippet offering beds and chests with maple finish for sale at a modest price, including a contact phone number.
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America
Britain
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