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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1960
Page
2
An elderly couple describe ongoing illness and need for assistance as Goodfellows extend aid, including Christmas baskets, to those unable to provide for themselves. The letter stresses the importance of charitable support and community involvement.
The Symington plan envisions a Pentagon defense secretary backed by a deputy, abolition of major commands, and creation of three functional commands for strategic, tactical, and defense roles. Two undersecretaries would handle administration and weapons, with three directorates for research, procurement, and production.
Police guarded an empty church-owned house once occupied by Mr Foreman as demonstrators caused disruption before the incident. The Rev Methodist minister moved out after daily insults to his kindergarten daughter at William Frantz school while vandals threw red paint and damaged an AC unit. McDonogh 19 remained firm with a boycott and three Negro first graders attending.
Capt. Sidney G. Martin of Monroe police warns merchants to require identification for checks during seasonal upswing. He says driver’s licenses provide name address and signature for cross checking with checks to reduce worthless payments. Some buyers may object, but safeguards protect all and prevent crime from rising.
New Orleans mayor deLesseps Morrison reported no interest from editors in forming a pool to curb sensationalism in news coverage. He noted a downturn in business receipts during the first week after integration and warned that demonstrations near integrated schools attract publicity seekers and television crews. He argued the national image of New Orleans is harmed by sensationalism.
Monroe woman Frances Young held in Bay City Florida on theft by check charge. Florida authorities ready to turn her over to Ouachita Parish deputies. Bond set at 750 dollars.
The U N General Assembly elected Felix Schnyder of Switzerland by acclamation as United Nations high commissioner for refugees. He succeeds Auguste R Licht of Switzerland who has been named ambassador to the United Nations.
After the meeting, James C. Hagerty and Pierre Salinger issued a statement noting that much of the discussion centered on international area issues. Ike, Anderson, and Secretary Gates were present at the session.
Sekou Toure cables blast the U N for indifference to Lumumba’s arrest and call for action. Guinea reserves all rights to aid Congo within an African framework and demands Congo army chief Mobutu disarmament. Hammarskjold seeks Red Cross access and reports Lumumba’s injuries and detention conditions. The issue tops the Congo docket in both the General Assembly and Security Council as Zorin leads council talks.
Mobutu says a minister denied losing an eye in Stanleyville prison and questions Hammarskjold Khrushchev stance. He notes Stanleyville surrounded by Congolese forces, spared only by a UN plea. In Kinshasa forces clash with rebels from Stanleyville seeking Lumumba’s release, with fighting in Equator Province.
Kennedy and Eisenhower met to discuss the transfer of executive power and the American balance of payments. They noted the President’s sole constitutional authority until successor inauguration and pledged continuity of government and steady leadership toward peace. Kennedy said Eisenhower offered future service when needed.
The parish chapter of the American Red Cross will host a party on December 11 starting at 6 30 p m. Entertainment will be provided by the College Capers directed by Dr Harry Lemert Northeast Louisiana State College dean of fine arts. Organizations and individuals are urged to contact the Red Cross.
The Ouachita Parish School Board meets at seven tonight at 707 St John St to discuss replacing Terzia High School after a recent fire and to consider land lease requests per Supt W W Ward.
A federal injunction in New Orleans nullifies the legislatures attempt to replace the Orleans school board and bars enforcement of the new act. Gov. Davis and officials received the orders as courts consider state challenges. The move risks closing public schools and sparks a publicity drive to present the sovereignty side.
The Rapides parish grand jury met in Alexandria for the first time in over six months to review two slayings involving Black victims, at least two fatal accidents, and several minor cases, said District Attorney Jean Pharis. This is the first session since last May when Sheriff Grady L. Kelley Jr. faced indictment.
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