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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1957
Page
7
A disaster report details the Grim Searchers comic crash where 12 people perished and investigators probe the wreckage for clues. Authorities say the incident occurred during a promotional event near the city, prompting a wide manhunt for survivors and witnesses.
Adcock reported satisfactory after the Villa Rica explosion. Rescue workers fear more injuries as gas was smelled days earlier. O T Dyer and John Dyer were killed at Villa Rica Hospital where nurse Lewis Harrison learned the deaths. Bobby Roberts 13 broke his foot at school. Carolyn Davis 22 of Bremen and Dr Jack Burnham Jr. were among the deceased.
Bond funds may be redirected to other bonds while a bonding firm proposes buying short term government obligations to generate a three percent margin. Monroe officials insist bond money for streets will only be spent with City Planning Commission approval, and current city hall costs may exceed new building needs. Police report multiple traffic incidents including a four car pile up, a city bus collision, and individual vehicle tickets amid ongoing capital-needs debate.
Rockets debris and a fire were reported after a launch mishap near a blockhouse sheltering launch crew. The blast missed the blockhouse by a narrow margin, with personnel ordered to stay inside for safety. President Eisenhower had no immediate comment on the incident.
The Senate Rackets Committee hearings link Teamsters bosses to large scale fund misuse. James R. Hoffa, president elect, resists stepping down as AFL-CIO leaders demand as the condition to avert expulsion.
A waitress slipped into a bar to call police and grappled for a gun with Riley during a family attack. Mazilly opened fire, killing Riley. A passing collision later caused Cain to die en route to the hospital.
Andrews told the committee that six cases of scruping or tire slashing harmed B&S Motor Lines. He said law enforcement rarely pursues vigorous investigations. He estimated total losses at $110,000 in property damage and lost profits.
The piece notes the selection or role of chairmen for the finance committee in the Twin City context. It appears as a brief municipal update on leadership assignments within a local council or similar body.
The Bernice Jaycees sponsor a turkey shoot at the ball park on Saturday December 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds fund local civic improvements and projects.
A hopeful note envisions a sizable future sum aiding many and comforting the giver. The speaker urges that generosity now will brighten others and satisfy a personal sense of having done all they could. The message emphasizes communal happiness through a meaningful gift.
George Tyner chairman of the West Monroe fire ant committee says collections continue for the eradication program. The committee reports 290 dollars raised toward a goal of one fourth the total funding from state and federal personnel for the full program.
Dr. W E Jones longtime Monroe physician and former hospital medical staff leader dies in Monroe his wife Dr Irma S Jones accompanies a Mayo Clinic visit the obituary lists survivors including a daughter from Columbia S C and relatives in Decatur Camden and Baton Rouge with active and honorary pallbearers named from local medical groups and community figures
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