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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1955

Page

8

Gaitskell Seen Favored For Attlee Successor

Britain's Labour Party narrows to a three man race to replace Clement Attlee with Hugh Gaitskell, 49, seen as the front runner over Morrison and Bevan. Balloting among 278 Labour MPs expected late tonight. Gaitskell has long pursued socialist aims within a centrist spectrum.

Eddy Gilmore London Britain Labor Party Clement R. Attlee Hugh Todd Naylor Gaitskell Herbert Stanley Morrison Aneurin Bevan House of Commons

Four Hurt In Auto Collision At North Fifth and Breard

Four people injured in a late Tuesday collision at the North Fifth and Breard streets intersection. Mrs. J L Adams Sr and Mrs. B King of Bloomington plus Paul French and Mrs. R H Thompson were treated at St Francis and other hospitals with serious but non critical injuries. Police awaited further investigation.

North Fifth Breard Streets J. L. Adams K Street B. King Bloomington Ill Adams Paul French Roselawn Street R. H. Thompson Breard Street Hixson Brothers Mulhearn French St. Francis Hospital Thompson

Building Permits Issued by City Building Office

The city issued building permits for several projects this week. details include applicant names, project types, and locations. Permits cover renovations, new structures, and zoning compliance, with inspections pending and expiration dates noted.

Inspector approves gas station at 711 Texas Avenue

Inspector FH Ans. To erect a one story Independent Gas Co. service station at 711 Texas Avenue costing 2000 dollars.

Ans. T. John Independent Gas Co Texas Avenue

Airspace Reserve Shields Planes During Instrument Flight

Modern airliners require a reserved block of air space nearly 30 miles long during instrument flight as a safeguard against collision.

Film Stars' Home Burglarized By Repentant Drunk

Police arrested Rupert M. Texel 38 after he telephoned to say he broke into the home of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh while they were abroad. He claimed to be the owner's secretary and admitted drinking beforehand. Items taken included a golf bag projector jewelry liquor binoculars and clothing.

Hollywood Tony Curtis Janet Leigh Rupert M. Texel Europe Texel

Monroe Fireworks Warning Issued By Police Chief

Chief M L Peters warned again against shooting firecrackers in Monroe city limits amid ongoing complaints after two teens were arrested for throwing fireworks into a crowd. He said arrests will continue until fireworks stop and published the city ordinance restricting use to specific days and locations.

M. L. Peters Monroe Peters

Official Says Realistic Farm Program In Works

An Eisenhower administration official told the American Farm Bureau Federation that a practical farm program is being threshed out in Washington. W Randolph Burgess underscored free economy principles and stressed a sound general economy over agriculture while noting top priority for a 1956 farm bill and a balanced budget, without detailing specifics.

Chicago Eisenhower Washington American Farm Bureau Federation W. Randolph Burgess The Treasury Burgess Congress

Three Bus Route Changes To Be Implemented Thursday

Three city bus routes will change stops to reduce traffic. Rex Ensminger, superintendent, said De Siard Road Louisville Avenue and College Avenue buses will now stop on North Third at DeSiard beside Morgan and Lindsey. Walgreens and Bodan stops are discontinued. Sam Gray, 23, of Gonzales, held on 24 burglary counts with a $10,000 bond set by Judge Clyde V. St. Amant.

Rex Ensminger Ensminger DeSiard Road Louisville Avenue College Avenue Walgreen’s Drug Store North Second Bodan’s Drug Store DeSiard Morgan and Lindsey North Third Walgreen Donaldsonville Sam Gray Gonzales Clyde V. St. Amant 23Rd Judicial District Court

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