Twin Cities To Host Hospital Christmas Party
The Twin Cities will host a Christmas party Sunday at the Veterans Hospital in Alexandria for patients. The eighth annual event is sponsored by local clubs and individuals with the Red Cross coordinating the effort led by Harry Hudson. Mrs. Tony Veazey urged more gifts and cookies to serve every patient. Coordinating committee members are Frank Breece Sidney Gill and W. W. Sullivan. Pete McCausland will present a variety show for patients in the auditorium.
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Twin Cities
Veterans’ Hospital
Alexandria
Harry Hudson
Red Cross
Tony Veazey
the Red Cross
Frank Breece
Sidney Gill
W. W. Sullivan
Pete McCausland
Safe Driving Campaign Opens 21 Day Traffic Safety Drive
The Safe Driving campaign has set aside a 21 day period from November 20 to December 11 to reduce traffic fatalities. Yesterday marked a major effort to dramatize that careful driving and walking can save lives.
Arraignments and Pleas From Local Court Dockets
A batch of defendants faced arraignments and pleas on burglary of an automobile and other charges. Several waived arraignment and entered not guilty pleas while on bond, with trial or sentencing dates set for December and January as noted for Reckless driving, negligent homicide, manslaughter and related offenses. Numerous defendants pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and speeding with fines or jail days, and others had trials scheduled for December 23 and January 6.
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Larry Wayne Evans
Milam Frith
A. C. Houston
Hamp Jones
Ben Crawford
John T. Gardner
Willie Dean Heard
James McGlothin
Richard C. Wells
Ida Sanderford
Howard H. Carroll
Jesse Williams
Arthur Davis
Jake Hooker
Joseph Webb
J E Newsom Elected to Lead Knights of Pythias
J E Newsom was elected chancellor commander of Stonewall Lodge No. 8 Knights of Pythias. Other officers named include W S Neal master of works Joe Griggs prelate A E Thompson master at arms J E Simpson inner guard Carl Paulis outer guard Marvin Evans financial secretary J L Maxwell secretary Jesse Hilton Heard treasurer H C Foster and grand lodge representatives H L Harrison A T White W W Thompson with alternates Jim Tolson A L Gresham J J Burroughs. After the election the first rank was admitted to a class.
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Stonewall Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
W. 5S
Bill) Neal
Joe Griggs
A. E. Thompson
J. E. Simpson
Carl Paulis
Marvin Evans
J. L. Maxwell
Jesse Hilton Heard
H. C. Foster
Grand Lodge
H. L. Harrison
A. T. White
W. W. Thompson
Jim Tolson
A. L. Gresham
J. J. Burroughs
Caudle and Connelly Indicted on Perjury Charge
Caudle 51 of Wadesboro North Carolina led the Justice Department Tax Division before being fired over outside interests. Wyllys Newcomb states grand jury work not finished as Connelly denies any offense and challenges evidence. Caudle claims Republicans scapegoating him and calls for a congressional investigation.
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Wadesboro
N. C
Justice Department
Truman
Wyllys Newcomb
Connelly
United States
Navy diver Tallarico rescued after mine incident
Navy diver Tallarico told reporters the hardest part was the cald as he spent about 15 minutes in the water before his air hose fouled the anchor. His wife Carmela embraced him as he kissed her amid cheers and camera lights.
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Carmela
Joe
William G. Fisher
Williamsport
Republicans pledge precinct crusade for victory in 1956
McKeldin says the president would carry on his administration’s record if chosen. A Chicago meeting ended with a pledge to wage a nationwide precinct crusade. Hall vowed GOP workers will man every precinct and Mitchell urged spreading the party’s achievements from every street corner.
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McKeldin
Chicago
Louisiana Faces $100000 in state funds for segregation suit defense
The state funds were appropriated last July and approved by the Legislature to defend a segregation program. The NAACP argues public funds cannot back a policy ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The hearings test Louisiana police powers versus the 14th Amendment in a landmark federal case with potential broader Southern impact. Both sides plan appeals.
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Board of Liquidation
State
Lan
NAACP
Louisiana
U. S. Supreme Court
Lindsey
U.S. Supreme Court
High Court
Supreme Court
Pontiac executive defends ethics before Senate panel
Curtice told the Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee that no management organization has a higher standard of business ethics or greater public responsibility, stressing equity for customers, employees, suppliers, and dealers amid questions about Pontiac practices.
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Curtice
Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee
Christmas Spirit Spreads Aid From Rural Neighbors
A rural couple writes to Good Fellows asking help for neighbors in need, praising the Christmas spirit and expressing hope it could last year round.
CIO Leaders Clash Over Quill Stand On Labor Rights
The largest labor page continues with leaders defending safeguards against racial discrimination racketeering and inter union raiding. CIO president Walter P Reuther steelworkers head David J McDonald and communications workers president Joseph A Beirne oppose Quill’s position.
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Quill
Walter P. Reuther
David J. McDonald
Steelworkers
Joseph A. Beirne
Communications Workers
Dispute Over Constitution Wording in AFL-CIO Merger Debated
Quill argues a proposed AFL-CIO constitution permits discrimination and raiding while demanding a CIO rank and file referendum. He claims his Quill union represents about 90,000 members mainly in New York City subway and bus service and contends top posts would favor the AFL in a merger overseen by CIO President Walter Reuther.
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Gustav Faber
TWU
Quill
Quill’s
New York City
Afl-Cio
CIO
AFL
Walter Reuther
Reuther
Afl-Cio Industrial Union Department
Education leaders outline aims of national school conference
Dr. William G. Carr of the NEA said the conference could spark state action on school problems, raise awareness of educational needs nationwide, and speed a bill by Rep. Kelley to provide 400 million dollars yearly to distressed districts. Folsom urged federal funding to aid school buildings as delegates applauded.
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Kelley
D-Pa
Carr
Folsom
Congress
False Teeth And Hat Found In West Monroe Car
West Monroe police investigated Thursday night vehicle entries at a residence. Jack Gatlin of 102 Scholars West Monroe found two cars entered with nothing taken, but a set of false teeth and an old hat left behind.
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Jack Gatlin
West Monroe
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