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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1961

Page

4

U.N. Forces Seize Katanga Capital Elisabethville

In Katanga province the U.N. task force of Swedish and Indian troops raided Elisabethville to restore rule from Leopoldville. Moise Tshombe, leader of the secessionist region, was arrested amid a siege like situation as 68 arrests occurred within six hours of occupation. Western powers face a setback in Central Africa as the Congo crisis unfolds.

United Nations Katanga Leopoldville U.N Elisabethville Tsombe Central Africa Europe United States

Western Europe Values Intelligence More Than United States

European officials say the CIA is strong but could improve with reforms. They caution against drastic U.S. reorganizations and stress that much intelligence work remains covert and built on long-term roots.

Europe America Central Intelligence Agency Washington CIA Allen Dulles United States Communist Party

Impromptu remarks from Macmillan on Berlin spark radio chatter

Impromptu press conference remarks by Prime Minister Harold Macmillan at Gleneagles draw alarm in Britain as critics note off the cuff lines about Berlin and the press. The piece argues such casual statements are common with heads of state and questions if Washington produces clearer language.

Harold Macmillan Gleneagles Scotland United States Berlin Washington

Fulbright Backed by American Communists in Military Clampdown

The American Communist party rallies behind Senator J William Fulbright in pressuring for stricter controls on anti-Communist activity within the U S military. The Worker devotes significant space to Fulbright while denouncing Thurmond Mundt Coldwater and other critics, signaling a heightened party offensive.

Washington Arkansas J. William Fulbright American Communist Party Senate Foreign Relations Committee Fulbright Worker Supreme Court Smith and McCarran Senate Strom Thurmond Karl Mundt Barry Coldwater Harding College Sen. Thurmond Rockford Epose Cdr. C. Jo Bigler Glenview Naval Air Base Illinois Freedom School University of Detroit Tom Dodd D.-Conn FBI Herbert Philbrick Anthony Bouscaren U.S Gus Hall Kennedy Hall

Left Tomorrow for Madrid in a Rome Travel Diary

A traveler recounts leaving Rome for Madrid after four busy days. He describes sightseeing from St. Peter's to the Sistine Chapel, a shopping-enthusiast wife, and driver Robert joining their outings. They dine at La Cisterna, endure second class service, and vow third class meals henceforth.

Rome Italy Madrid St. Peter's Olympic Village Kelly Rose Sistine Chapel Robert Nero Signor Gastone Marchesani Alitalia the Excelsior la Cisterna

Ear infections and fungal myths from swimmer's ear remedies

Swimmer's ear is caused by moisture and debris in the ear canal leading to red swollen pain discharge and crusts. A Newnan Georgia doctor cites a cotton wick with a weak acid disinfectant and drying agent as a superior home treatment with most patients cured in four to six days.

Ben H. Jenkins Newnan

Wartime Civilian Questions and Insurance Answers

A wartime civilian asks if non service workers like Mr J A of Andover should receive veteran benefits. The article explains civilians contributed greatly yet are not entitled to armed forces benefits, then clarifies how World War I term insurance can convert to endowment or whole-life policies with savings and varying premiums.

J. A Andover N.J Congress United States Wilson Mr. A Army Navy C. T Ontario Calif, A

Arrests Over Slot Machines Signal Lottery Law Enforcement

Ouachita Parish deputies arrest six men on warrants alleging violations of Louisiana lottery laws by operating slot machines. Sheriff Milton Coverdale reports arrests of two Ouachita Parish men, one Black and one white, on charges of cattle and poultry thefts and larceny of cotton across several parishes. A new mechanical cotton picker will be tested on a Mississippi plantation by Memphis co inventor Mack Rust.

Monroe News-Star Ouachita Parish Mississippi Memphis Mack Rust Milton Coverdale Quachita Parish

How to Keep Well by Dr. Theodore R Van Dellen

This excerpt presents health guidance from Dr. Theodore R. Van Dellen on maintaining wellness. It outlines practical routines, protective habits, and balanced living strategies designed to promote long term physical and mental health.

Theodore R. van Dellen

Sun exposure linked to higher skin cancer in light skin

Yes. Statistics show more skin cancers among light skinned outdoor and rural workers, especially in southern and southwestern states, and among British in Australia and South Africa.

R. L Australia South Africa

Removal of Adenoids and Pregnancy Bike Safety

A parent asks if a third adenoid operation may be needed for an eight year old with hearing issues after two prior removals. An ENT specialist should evaluate. Another reader asks if a pregnant woman can safely ride a bike, with advice to walk after the third month due to balance and fall risk.

D. S

Health Hint on Swimming and Chest Size

G I writes that swimming may help a girl with a size 32 AA cup bra by building chest muscles rather than increasing breast size. Today’s Health Hint also urges children to wear life preservers when on docks or riding in boats.

G. I

Woe to them that are at ease in Zion sermon note

A compact citation blends Bible verses with a sermon style urging vigilance and work. It pivots to insurance themes noting 30 payment life policies paid after 30 years and 20 payment life policies paid in full after 20 years as part of the life policy discussion.

Zion God

Monroe News-Mar history and staff note

The Monroe News-Mar is a historic afternoon daily published by News-Star-World Publishing Corp from Monroe with March 8 1879 act eligibility and entries for publishers Ewing Bronson Hale Brown Gates Hatten and Associates. The paper states AP news use rights and advertising representation with Branham Company.

John D. Ewing Wilson Ewing Monroe Post Office News-Star—World Publishing Corporation Olive and North Fourth St Obert Ewing, Jr William H. Bronson Richard Hale Edmund G. Brown Jack Gates Walter B. Hatten Ember The Associates Associated Press al News Branham Company National Advertising Representatives New York Chicago Atlanta Detroit St. Louis Memphis Dallas San Francisco Los Angeles Charlotte

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