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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1957

Page

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Senate Appropriations Panel Restores Major Aid Funds

The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 14 to 7 to restore 500.9 million of 809.7 million cut by the House from Eisenhower foreign aid. It recommends 3.0257 billion in new funds and approves 667.05 million in carryovers totaling 3.6927 billion, while rejecting a move to withhold these funds. Johnson signaled support for about half a billion more, after meeting Eisenhower privately.

Senate Lyndon B. Johnson D-Tex Eisenhower White House Washington Senate’ Appropriations Committee House Sen Ellender D-La Lyndon, Johnson Texas Johnson

Trawler Madonna Burns and Sinks Off Gulf Coast

A 42 foot trawler Madonna out of Port Arkansas with captain John Dupre and two crewmen aboard exploded and sank in the Gulf of Mexico after a fire. The three men escaped into churning seas and were rescued by the shrimp boat Sara S. a month old dog named Trouble died. Coast Guard ships and a plane helped in the search before dawn.

Galveston Tex Port Arkansas Gulf of Mexico Dupre Coast ‘Z Guard Coast Guard Corpus Christi Cart Wilden Callaia Jr Delcambre

Personal Income Averages Across United States

Census Bureau data shows national personal income reaching 324 billion dollars, averaging 1940 per person before taxes. Delaware tops at 2858 while Mississippi lags at 964, with Indiana near the average at 1946. fifteen states plus DC above average, thirty three states and Hawaii below. The figures cover wages, farm net income, rentals, dividends, interest, and social security benefits.

Washington United States Census Bureau Delaware Mississippi Indiana

New Cemetery Planned West Of Ouachita River

A 26.2 acre tract for a new cemetery is purchased eight miles west of the Ouachita river near Highway 80. Eddie Pohl, son of Clyde and, Mrs. Pohl, is promoted to vice consul and stationed in Palermo Italy. Joy and two children accompany him. Franklin Parish planter R L Adams marks 85th birthday with 31 046 farm days. Joe Caskey prepares for another season.

Twin Cities Memorial Gardens Highway 80 Ouachita River Eddie Pohl Clyde Pohl South Fifth Street Pohl Palermo Italy Joy R. L Bob) Adams Franklin Parish Winnfield Bob Liddieville

Girard Denies Japanese Charge In Fatal Firing Range Shooting

Army specialist William S. Girard of Ottawa Illinois faced a Japanese manslaughter trial over the January 30 death of Mrs. Naka Sakai at a firing range. Prosecutors allege he lured scavengers with empty shell casings and shot at them, while his attorney argues he acted on official duty and the case should be heard in Japan. The trial adjourned with a late fall or autumn schedule planned at the Somagahara range.

Girard Sakai Itsuro Hayashi United States Japan U.S. Supreme Court Yuzo Kawachi Hayashi Somagahara

Air Force pilots survive jet trainer incident near Chesapeake Bay

Two lieutenants from the Air Force survived a jet trainer incident after their T33 aircraft ran low and they bailed out near the Bay inlet. Lt. Say Williams and Lt. George Beaving were found in good condition and treated for injuries. They refueled at Andrews before the crash and are assigned to Nellis. The event occurred Saturday night with details continued on Page Two-A.

Carery Say ‘le D. Williams, Jr Medfore l, Ore George K. Beaving Roanoke Va Tess Wemant Air Force Bas Andrews Washingto Nellis Las Vegas Force Base

President Eisenhower Receives Asian Flu Vaccine

President Eisenhower was inoculated against Asian flu today as advised by the White House medical team. Health officials urged priority for those with heart and lung ailments, noting Eisenhower’s heart attack history and exposure to flu cases in the White House.

Washington White House Howard McC. Snyder S. E. Burney Burney Eisenhower James C. Hagerty Grabrit 2 Hauge Jack Cliff Tom Craven Jr

Downtown Monroe Rejigs Bus Route To Alleviate Congestion

The Monroe city bus system cuts the Park Avenue DeSiard Road route from DeSiard to Fourteenth Street turning north to Washington then Third Street to the Morgin Lindsey corner. New downtown stop at Morgan Lindsey corner across from DeSiard and four block shift removes stops at St. Matthews Church and along DeSiard. The change, effective September 1, aims to speed trips by reducing traffic lights and eliminating a southern DeSiard loop.

H. W. McSherry Finance and Utilities Park Avenue - DeSiard Road Central Savings Bank and Trust Morgan-Lindsey DeSiard Fourteenth Sixth Street St. Matthews Church Jackson Park Avenue Morgan - Lindsey Corner DeSiard Road Washington Third Street Central Savings Bank Takis

Lawyer Dares Celebrities To Take Stand

Hollywood attorney Arthur J. Crowley challenged film stars Corinne Calvet Maureen O'Hara and John Carroll to testify that Confidential and Whisper stories were false. He said he would impeach their testimony if they denied the magazine tales under oath. The trial’s fourth week saw related claims including Pat Steele's statement about John Huston.

Hollywood Arthur J. Crowley Crowley Corinne Calvet Maureen O’hara John Carroll Confidential London Pat Steele John Huston Miss Steele Huston New York Michael Mordaunt - Smith Miss Calvet William Rizzi Patsey Morgan- Dibben Confidential Magazine West End Patsey Baron Konopka U.S Scandal Magazine

Rules Committee Clears Civil Rights Bill 10-2

The House Rules Committee voted 10-2 to clear the compromise civil rights measure for floor action, overriding opposition from Chairman Howard W. Smith and Rep. Colmer. If the House approves, the Senate is expected to concur and send the bill to the White House, marking the first civil rights law since Reconstruction.

Washington House Rules Committee Seattle Howard W. Smith Dva Rep Colmer D-Miss House Rules Committee Senate Rules Smith White House Madden Ind O'Neill Mass Delaney Trimble Ark Thornberry Tex Bolling Aller Brown Ohio Latham Scott

Heat Returns Bring Warm Start To Week

The weather page forecasts partly cloudy skies with highs in the 90s and no rain mentioned. Yesterday saw a 68 to 92 range with a 1.3 inch shower early morning. Selman Field reports today 73 to 88 as prospects for tomorrow predict 70 to 74 lows and 90 to 94 highs.

Selman

Move to probe La Fourche school board charges

Lockport backers push for investigation into La Fourche Parish School Board and its superintendent. Donald Bollinger of Lockport named spokesman for the drive seeking a formal probe.

Lockport Lafourche Parish Donald Bollinger

Pilot Killed As Navy Trainer Planes Crash Into Homes

A Navy T-28 trainer crashed into two Clinton Pennsylvania homes today, destroying fronts and sparking fires. The pilot, Robert H. Crane, was killed. two women and three children escaped unharmed. Firefighters and crash trucks from nearby areas fought the blaze.

Pittsburgh Clinton Gus Schmidt Maurice Ritchey Air Force Greater Robert H. Crane

Week End Collisions Claim Eleven Lives in Louisiana

Accidents over the weekend in Louisiana killed eleven people including eight traffic deaths, a tree topple death, a train strike victim, a shooting victim, and an electrocution. Names include Ivan and Carol Landry, Willie Moses, Frank P. Orlando, Glynn Bonaventure, Moore, Lee Roy Meany Sr, Kathlene Pitchford, Charles A. Lutz Jr, Johnny B. Sharkey, William H. Miller Jr, and Floyd Bourg. Several victims were from Louisiana communities such as Sunset, Beaumont, Lafayette, Shreveport, Amite, and New Orleans, with out-of-state deaths noted near Florida and Texas.

Louisiana Parks St. Martinville Ivan Landry Sunset Carol Landry Beaumont, Tey Charles W. Handlin Beaumont Ivan Carol Landy Carol Willie Moses Alexandria Moses Frank P. Orlando Kenner New Orleans Glynn Willburn Moore Shreveport Jena Lee Roy Meany Sr Lafayette Kathlene Pitchford St. Louis Monroe Rayville Charles A. Lutz Jr Lake Charles Lutz Johnny B. Sharkey Amite Hammond William H. Miller Jr Deland Fla Miller Tulane Medical School Floyd Bo

Three Die In Slidell Wreck On Highway 11

A collision on Highway 11 near Slidell involved a pickup and a car, the car carrying three women teachers. The truck driver Ernest Breeland, about 40, and two teachers Myrtle Royal and Alpha Locke died, while Josephine Marks of Slidell was hospitalized in critical condition. The crash occurred roughly 35 miles from New Orleans.

New Orleans Slidell Ernest Breeland Myrtle Royal Covington Alpha Locke Josephine Marks Charity Hospital

Classifieds Hours and Phone Contact Details

The notice lists daily hours from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on weekdays and weekend to 8:00 a.m. Monday with holiday extension. It provides telephone lines for Editorial Circulation and Classified departments with internal extensions FA 3-0501 FA 38-1720 FA 3-2070 FA 38-3660 and a composing room number FA 3-4825.

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