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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1949
Page
7
Miss Mickel outlined decisive action as polio cases surge beyond last year’s total of 27 895. The foundation has sent about 4 million dollars to hard hit chapters this year and expects further disbursements to fund care, equipment, and research nationwide.
A coast guard plane dropped medicines to the liner Parthia where 21 year old Sidney Moody Jr of Plainfield N J is stricken with polio. Dr Nathaniel L Greenfield flew from Halifax to aid him, an iron lung provided by the National Foundation, obstained at port.
The E. A. Conway Memorial Hospital and Northwestern State College announce enrollment in a nursing program with three year diplomas and four year degrees. The next class begins the week of September 12 with expense free scholarships. Studies split between Natchitoches and Monroe, contacting hospital superintendent or college nursing director for details. Pittsburgh and Allegheny County feature over 900 bridges.
HODGE La August 20 Special J P Harrison local telephone manager says Southern Bell plans early construction of new lines to serve Walker road and Gansville road. Work begins September with telephones installed by November and will connect to the Jonesboro exchange using long span steel wire for rural service.
Mr Harrison outlined a plan to extend dependable phone service to farm families as part of a broader program. He promised further projects and said the goal is to hasten rural service availability for all who want it.
Army engineers and Agriculture Department support Senator Kerry’s bill to create a commission to study development of the Arkansas White and Red river basins. Lt. Col. H C Gee told a Senate subcommittee the engineers prefer a smaller workable group after objections to the original draft.
The measure would form a five member commission from river basin interests including the army engineers and agriculture department with endorsements from the agriculture secretary. Budget officials say no delay to flood control if Louisiana is left out, while Arkansas advocates seek broader basin representation and note potential project delays from commission recommendations. Pearls have long been symbols of sorrow and tears of God.
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