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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1954

Page

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Mc Connell Joins Commercial Solvents Agriculture Dept

M K McConnell appointed to Commercial Solvents agricultural chemicals sales. He will oversee CSC ammonium nitrate distribution to fertilizer trades in Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas and Texas from Sterlington offices. A LSU chemistry graduate and former TVA employee he has farm management and soil conservation experience plus wartime Navy service. He is active in Louisiana Cattlemen's Association and Kiwanis.

M. K. McConnell Agricultural Chemicals Sales Department Commercial Solvents Clyde Marshall S. C Sterlington McConnell Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas Texas Louisiana State University Tennessee Valley Authority Rayville Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Richland Parish U. S. Navy Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association The Kiwanis

Lincoln Parish Names Grand and Petit Jurors for Fall Session

Lincoln Parish jury commission named twenty grand jurors and thirty petit jurors for the fall district court session in Ruston. Grand jurors come from wards 1 through VIII, including E F Bauch J L Fallen Fred H Mitchell J A Davis and others. Petit jurors listed include Alvin K Gardner Laska L Mitchell and Roy Ivy.

Ward Wardeln Names and Officials List by Districts

A fragmented OCR list names several individuals by ward designations I through VII plus a ward labeled VAIL. The items include Smith Lamar C Aycock E G Hill Paul Zachary Horace A Oxford D H Blackstock Velma E Parkman E S Weir Arvel Sanders B B Hood W C Harrell W C Hood W R Ledbetter H A Perritt J B Watts W C Alexander Duston P Peterson M J Hyatt Ward III W L Aswell M F Ambrose W A Hennen Ward IV H E Hammons J E Ambrose Ward V R P Tubb Ward VII R S Larance W W Gray Billy M Davidson from ward VAIL.

March Of Dimes Opens Emergency Drive In Louisiana

The emergency March of Dimes drive runs August 21 to September 4 in Ouachita parish led by Roy Q. Cole. Ed Foreman reports 232 polio cases admitted to four Louisiana centers through August 15, with 272 cases recorded by August 7 and ongoing needs for funds and personnel.

March of Dimes Quachita Parish Roy Q. Cole Heninger Monroe Louisiana Ed Foremean National Foundation For Foreman Department of Health Baptist Baton Rouge General Hospital Baton Rouge East Baton Rouge East Feliciana Livingston Charity Hospital New Orleans- Frangeline Jefferson Orleans St. Landry Confederate Memorial Medical Center Shreveport - Caddo de Soto Bienville Richland Sabine Winn National Foundation

Coroner Finds No Charges Over Intersection Incident

Coroner Gilbert Brown said there were no legal grounds for charges after reviewing the scene. He noted the intersection was not properly marked and negligence was not evident, prompting continued inquiry on the first page.

Ncy Gilbert Brown

Eisenhower Advocates Global Faith Led Peace Movement

President Eisenhower urges a world religious alliance to unite in a massive simultaneous prayer for a just and lasting peace. Clergy leaders praise his call noting church state relations and the need for faith influenced decisions, with church figures emphasizing bottom up efforts.

Northwestern William C. Martin Dallas National Council of Churches of Christ USA Adolph Keller Swiss Protestant Church Federation Eisenhower God Weston Henry Stewart Jerusalem Church of England Jordan Council of Churches Canterbury

Air Force backs reserve strength and restraint on aggression

The Air Force statement endorses attacking sources behind aggression if needed but cautions on when civilians may use force. At a reserve forces symposium, Maj. Gen. Hall said there are no plans to disband air reserves or federalize the Air National Guard and the White House position on the reserve program remains in effect.

AFA Air Force Air National Guard William E. Hall White House

Missing music teacher leaves clues in Monroe

Deputies say foul play possible as they examine clothing and a recently bought 1954 Plymouth in Monroe. They seek witnesses who saw the tall thin man with light brown hair, blue eyes, and glasses who left his brother’s house.

Monroe

Colonels and officers in Korea face military trials

A colonel and another enlisted man face charges as a board of inquiry in Washington weighs Col Frank Schwable's fitness after germ warfare broadcasts. Fleming, a Pacific veteran, awaits open court trial for charges connected to Sunchon and his capture by Chinese forces. He says his view of communism shifted after his experience.

Washington Frank Schwable Peiping Sth Army Fleming Sunchon Korea

Dr Yerbury Careers in Music and Writing Across Institutions

Bury maintained a Brook lyn studio and was known as a church and concert singer. She taught at Braumuller Studios of New Jersey and New York University, and served on G. Shirmer Inc editorial staff. She became associate professor of music at Moravian College for Women Bethlehem and led vocal music and all choirs. Her poetry appeared in the New York Sun and other periodicals. She belongs to Pi Kappa Lambda American Musicological Society and Mu Sigma.

Yerbury New York Sun Pi Kappa Lambda National Honorary Music Society The American Musicological Society Mu Sigma Honorary Music Society Washington Square College

Ike outlines U.S. aid to strengthen Far East forces

President describes U.S. military aid totaling 1.7 billion shipped overseas, with about 700 million to Far East nations. He cites intensifying arms for China’s Nationalist air force on Formosa, antiair defenses, and improved communications. Past four years delivered 34,733 tanks, 188,497 motor vehicles, 5,911 aircraft, 784 ships, 45 million artillery rounds, 127,403 electronics items, and 34,802 artillery pieces.

Far East

Grace Yerbury Joins Northeast State Music Faculty

Dr. Grace Yerbury of New York will join the Northeast State music faculty this fall, announced by Dr Harry M. Lemp ert. She holds a PhD from Indiana University and has held roles as teacher editor and writer with studies at the Library of Congress and George Washington University.

Grace Yerbury New York Northeast State Music Harry M. Lemert

Compromise on EDC faces German arms plan clash

Belgian Foreign Minister Spaak called for a face-saving end to a meeting about the European Defence Community. Mendes France urged German re armament and a European organization, while Adenauer Beyen Bechned and Piccioni resisted changes needing new parliamentary approvals. Spark proposed listing the Mendes France points for parliamentary action.

Paul- Henri Spaak Mendes - France Spaak Adenauer J. W. Beyen Luxembourg Joseph Bechned Attilio Piccioni

Youth Found After Leaving Home Missing Since Evening

Kenneth Grimm, a youth working at his father's electric firm and serving voluntary civil defense duty, vanished after returning home around 5 p.m. He told his mother he would help with inventory instead of duty at the filter center. Mrs Grimm did not see him depart and the family car remained. Police were alerted as dawn approached and a search began at daylight.

Maimi Grimm Kenneth

Verdict II and Cahn Aim to Use Schine as Hostage

The article reports Stevens and Adams allegedly tried to use Schine as a hostage to derail McCarthy’s red hunt in the Army. Potter discussed subcommittee progress with Mundt seeking a windup, promising a personal statement before departure, and predicting completion before Mundt’s September return. McCarthy declined further comment on the subcommittee’s troubles and yesterday’s blasts.

Cahn Stevens Adams McCarthy Potter Sen. Mundt R-Sd Michigan Mundt Margaret Chase Smith

Eisenhower Intimates Tour to Boost Republican Senate Edge

President Eisenhower launches a cross country tour aimed at expanding Republican strength in Congress. He criticized economists and political rhetoric, noting Republicans hold a slim Senate edge and a five seat House margin as he began a 13 hour travel period.

Eisenhower Senate House

Eisenhower praises GOP record as Johnson notes lines drawn

President Eisenhower lauds the Republican performance in Congress during a Washington visit. Senate Democrat Lyndon B. Johnson says the season is ending with clear lines on key issues and predicts the November vote will decide who is right. Eisenhower says Lincoln would be proud of the current GOP delegation and hints at expanding it. He cites foreign policy gains and a brighter outlook in Iran, Egypt and other areas.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Senate Sesson Lincoln Korea Indochina Iran Egypt Chatemala

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