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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1955

Page

5

Full Life After Heart Attacks Highlighted by Ike Johnson White

President Eisenhower and Senator Lyndon Johnson recover from heart attacks as Dr. Paul Dudley White argues a full life is possible. The leaders’ progress and medical verdicts shape public hope, with White stressing practical recovery and ongoing activity rather than extreme feats.

James Marlow Associated Press Washington Eisenhower Johnson White Lyndon Johnson Texas Senate Democrats Paul Dudley White Boston Dr. White

Many Attend Rites For Paul Sellers

Paul B. Sellers 51 longtime Ruston manager of Southwest Natural Gas died of a heart attack suffered while hunting. He lived in Ruston 45 years, served 27 years with the company, and 10 years as Ruston manager. Survived by widow Louise, son Ben Sellers, and sister Mrs. Harold Willis. Pallbearers named.

Ruston Paul B. Sellers Southwest Natural Gas Company Trinity Methodist Church Jolly B. Harper Sellers Junction City Ark Southwest Gas Louise Sellers Ben Sellers Harold Willis Houma W. S. Parks N. E. Dupont Elgin Norris Roland Gill Tommy Taylor F. E. Willis

Kennon Backs Preaus In Louisiana Governor Race

Gov. Robert Kennon endorses Fred Preaus as the only candidate who can beat Earl Long in the Democratic runoff. Long predicts an easy first primary win while Mayors Morrison and others attack taxes and push for a peaceful approach to segregation.

Kennon Preaus Long Associated Press Robert Kennon Fred Preaus Highway Board Earl Long deLesseps Morrison New Orleans Francis Grevemberg James McLemore Morrison Morison Louisiana Grevemberg Gonzales Lou

Lucas Candidate for Police Jury in Ouachita Parish

I E Lucas announces candidacy for police juror of Ward 2 in Ouachita Parish. A 30 year resident and Ward 2 farmer he also served 16 years as office manager for the U S Department of Agriculture Farm program in the area. He pledges to serve all Ward 2 residents to the best of his ability and asks for vote and support.

I. E. Lucas Ward 2 Ouachita Parish Lucas U. S. Department of Agriculture

Chiropractor Faces Contempt Plea in Louisiana Court

Monroe chiropractor C. E. Fields pled guilty to contempt of a fourth district court order banning the practice of medicine. He admitted violating the injunction by continuing chiropractic work and agreed to remove his office sign. The judge warned of fines up to 1000 dollars or 12 months imprisonment.

C. E. Fields Monroe Fourth District Fields Louisiana Garrett Judge Garrett Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Monroe Louisiana Case Filings Against City Marshal

A terse notice from Monroe Louisiana references docket numbers 9 13 20 and a 1955 date against City Marshal Reitzell. The fragment indicates legal action in the city marshal context without further details.

GAS is FINE in The Furnace-not in Your Stomach

An ad describes GAS FINE as a remedy for stomach distress claiming meals improve digestion and reduce gas. It promotes faster, richer blood and stronger health, listing vitamins minerals and herbs. The tone urges relief and urges readers to obtain SYS.

TONE Monroe

Paralyzed Man Receives Maximum Welfare Payment

Records from the Monroe Welfare Department show Aubrey Tisdale of Bawcomville, paralyzed from the waist down, now receives the maximum welfare payment of 95 dollars per month, up from 55 after a brief reduction tied to medical needs.

Monroe Law Welfare Department West Monroe Aubrey Tisdale Bawcomville Tisdale Welfare Department

Ford Foundation Gift Supports Monroe Hospitals

The Ford Foundation donates half a billion dollars to five Monroe area hospitals. St Francis Hospital receives 79000, G B Cooley sanatorium 19300, St Charles Legion Memorial Hospital 10000, Natchitoches Hospital 10000, Ruston Hospital 20700. Overall U S gifts total 210 million to 615 colleges and universities. Major grants include NYU five million, Harvard 4510000, Yale 4000900, and University of Chicago 4324200.

Twin City Ford Foundation Monroe St. Francis Hospital G. B. Cooley United States New York University Harvard Yale University of Chicago

Central Louisiana Mayors' Council to Meet in Alexandria

Mayor W George Bowden Jr announced that the Central Louisiana Mayors Council will meet in Alexandria tomorrow for a combined business and dinner meeting. Local officials from surrounding communities are expected to attend and discuss regional issues.

Alexandria W. George Bowden Jr Central Louisiana Goon

West Berlin Living Costs Rise Despite Liquor and Coffee Spend

The standard of living in West Berlin is rising with total household costs at $136,000,000 annually. Spending on liquors, cigarettes, and coffee has increased to $50,000,600.

West Berlin

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