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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1960

Page

2

Editorials Che Honroeens Star Page Four A

Editorial page features Che Honroeens Star items on page four with commentary and opinions from the newsroom. Readers get quick takes on local issues and events from the December 8 1960 edition.

Buying Friendship Proves Costly

The United States moves to buy friendship through foreign aid has reached a point where only enemies should be satisfied. The State Department bans aid recipients from spending in 19 blacklisted nations while allowing purchases from the United States or other developing countries. Prices in the 19 nations are higher, risking a $100 million cost hike to subsidize U.S. goods. Critics warn dollars poured abroad erode gold reserves and encourage shifting funds to German, British, or Swiss interests, with potential Russian ties.

United States State Department West Germany Italy France England Japan U.S Egypt Laos Yugoslavia U. S Germany Russia Soviet Union America

Population shift from rural areas to cities shown in census

Census data reveals rural population decline while total population climbs from 31 million in 1860 to about 180 million in 1960. Louisiana and other agrarian states see productivity gains per acre and per worker, implying continued need for efficiency to meet future demand and potential farm resurgence before 1980.

Louisiana

Bishops Issue Statement on Labor Management Critique

In New York the Catholic hierarchy decries erosion of personal responsibility amid unions and management, warning that mass delegation to unions like AFL CIO fuels dis honest practices. The piece contrasts worker accountability with union power, citing Vatican admonitions and the dangers of ostracism in organized jobs.

New York Catholic Bishops of United States DeClellan Afl-Cio Vatican Aflcio United States Steel Big Steel McDonald United Steel Workers General Motors General Electric Reuther Carey Teamsters Union Auto Workers

Religious Issue Proved Keys To Election Outcomes

Post election Gallup analysis shows Catholics shifted to Kennedy with 62 percent of Catholics who voted Republican in 1956 choosing Democrat in 1960. Overall Catholic support rose to 78 percent in 1960, while Republican Catholic share dropped to 22 percent.

Washington George Gallup Nixon Gallup Post Stevenson Kennedy Eisenhower John H. Fenton University of Massachusetts Gallup Fenton Skidmore College Mississippi Hawaii Alaska New York State

How to Keep Well Menopause and Hormone Treatment

This article discusses when menopause symptoms warrant treatment, noting hot flashes and emotional changes. It cautions against overuse of hormones, mentions Stilbestrol and dependency risks, and offersDr Van Dellen’s scar fet via stamped self addressed envelope for information. Tomorrow topic: Avoid scratches.

van Dellen

Widows Benefits Clarified in Social Security Q and A

A column answers reader questions on Social Security, railroad retirement, and federal pensions. Topics include choosing the larger widow benefit, mandatory retirement at 70 for federal workers, grandchild eligibility, spousal benefits after 65, railroad child claims, and rental income affecting disability payments.

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My Answer by Blg Sudhom

Devout Christians should not reject chemistry as the Lord's work. The answer cites James Simpson and Louis Pasteur to show science can be holy. Support the son’s choice, honor his calling, and trust God to guide his path as a Christian chemist.

B.W James Simpson Louis Pasteur

Peculiar Election Practices Noted In Chicago

Investigations by federal state and local officials probe alleged vote fraud in Chicago tied to the Kennedy Nixon contest. Reports cite missing records broken precinct boxes fraudulently added registrations and thousands of Republican voters allegedly denied ballots.

Nelson County Kentucky Nixon Kennedy South Congress Mississippi Alabama House of Representatives Chicago A Capone Kelly- Nash Richard Daley U. S. District Attorney Mois FBI Illinois State’s Attorney Cook County Grand Jury Chicago Election Board Illinois William Stratton State Electoral Board Ken Nedy U. S Robert Tieken William Dawson South Side 2Nd Ward Fifth Ward

Small strokes and their effects on the elderly

Medical note explains strokes depend on brain area and tissue involved. Some elderly individuals may experience many tiny strokes with transient dizziness confusion weakness tingling vision changes or headaches. Personality changes may occur with even slight brain impact.

Glands in the neck control calcium use

The parathyroid glands, located just under the thyroid, regulate calcium in the body.

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Itching Between Fingers Causes and Clues

A reader asks what causes itching between one hand's fingers. Possible factors include an allergy contact dermatitis or ringworm, but a dermatologist should assess persistent or worsening symptoms.

Rh. C

Anemia's Impact on Fertility Explored

Severe anemia can hinder a woman’s ability to conceive. If conception is blocked the remedy may restore fertility, though the underlying cause of the anemia is the likely primary factor.

Health Q and A on bat exposure and rabies shots

A column notes if a bat is in hair it need not be shaved. hair can be washed. Only if bitten are anti rabies shots advised. The piece links emotions as motive powers in daily life.

Fragmentary Monroe Jews-Star snippet from telegraph era

Fragmentary OCR shows a city corner, board members, and Associated Press credits. Names such as William, Richard Hale, Edmund Brown, and Walter Ratten appear amid garbled notes. No clear event or outcome is discernible from the legible fragment.

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Che Honroeens Star U.S. Farms By Westbrook Pegler By Dr. Treeéere R. van Dellen By Ray Henry D. M Hagerstown, Md Civil Service Commission H.E Alliance, Ohio M.P Jackson, Mich B.A. of Mitchell, S.F Ray Henry Sudhom Fulton Lewis Bach Hf. Z The Monroe Jews Fourth St Associated Press
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