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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1952

Page

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Eisenhower And MacArthur Meet At Dulles Home Lunch

United States leaders arrange a key meeting at John Foster Dulles home in Manhattan. Eisenhower and Gen Douglas MacArthur discuss Korea after Eisenhowers Korea trip. Dulles acts as host with no advance disclosure.

H. D. Quigg New York Eisenhower Gen Douglas MacArthur John Foster Dulles Eisenhowrs Korea MacArthur Trussman Joint Chiefs of Staff Tokyo Commodore Hotel James C. Hagerty Dulles Upper East Side Manhattan Helena Robert A. Taft Ohio National Association of Manufacturers

Injured When Car Hits Train at Walnut Street Crossing

L. F. Taylor of West Monroe was treated at St. Francis after his 1949 Pontiac struck the rear of a Missouri Pacific water tender as the train backed into Strauss and Son's lot around 1:50 a.m. Three cars were across the crossing when the impact occurred. a flagman was on scene. Taylor failed to apply brakes before impact and was taken to the hospital by Mulhearn ambulance.

L. F. Taylor North 11Th West Monroe St. Francis Missouri Pacific Walnut Street Strauss and Son Taylor Rodney Bloomer Plum Monroe Walnut Mulhearn

Pipeline-Laying Project For United Gas At Louisville

Bids for a four-building United Gas pipeline-laying project at Louisville avenue and 28th street will open January 20 1953 at 11 a.m. Local architects Smith and Padgett estimate the work could reach $500 000. Buildings include a utility structure repair garage truck parking shed and office warehouse all brick one story fireproof with steel partitions asphalt tile floors acoustical ceilings and air conditioning for year round comfort. The project does not affect existing Bernhardt building or Jackson and Harrison offices.

United Gas Louisville Avenue 28Th Street Smith & Padgett

Truman orders tight security for U.N. personnel

President Truman directs three government branches to craft a plan to maximize security for U.N. personnel. Atty. Gen. McGranery announced the move, backed by Sen. Wiley, aiming to address U.N. subversive concerns before Eisenhower’s Jan 20 inauguration. Thirty or so U.N. staff had been dismissed amid anti-Communist probes.

New York Truman U. S United Nations Atty James P. McGranery Alexander Wiley R-Wis Senate Foreign Relations Committee Congress Wiley U. N Dwight D. Eisenhower McGranery U. S. Atty Myles J. Lane State and Justice Departments Civil Service Commission Th U. N

Tito Vatican break over bishops spat rocks Belgrade ties

Belgrade Premier Marshal Tito cut diplomatic ties with the Vatican after the appointment of Archbishop Aloysius Stepinac to the College of Cardinals. Deputy Foreign Minister Ales Bebler informed Vatican envoy Msgr. Silvio di Oddi of the action while Tito accused the Church of hostile activity and warned of implications for a London visit.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Marshal Tito Vatican Alojzije Stepinac College of Cardinals Ales Bebler Silvio di Oddi Msgr di Oddi Joseph P. Hurley Tito London Geoffrey Fisher Britain Canterbury

Fast recovery of truck ends in quick arrest

Monroe police recovered a stolen truck within 11 minutes after the 9 41 a m report. James Curtis Ray of Baskin was arrested for theft and charged with related offenses after striking a car on DeSiard Street while fleeing. Officer William Hauser helped detain Ray at the Oak Street crossing.

Monroe James Curtis Ray Route 1 Baskin Ray Acme Brick Company DeSiard Street Bennie McKary Church Street Red Onion Cafe Seventh and DeSiard Oak Street William Hausher South Second

Kin Of 'Bad Man' Cook Angry At Exhibition

Oklahoma City officials and relatives of executed murderer William E. Cook clashed over a planned public display of his body. After 15,000 visitors viewed the corpse, his family pressed to halt the event and ship the body to Galena Kansas, charging a hoax and broken promises by funeral operators and city attorney John Connolly who had defended Cook.

Cook Oklahoma City William E. Cook Galena Kas John Connolly Connolly Comanche Glen Boydston Boydston California Juanita Stevenson Joplin Bertha Massingill

Bombers Hit North Korea Supply Lines In Restive Skies

American Sabrejet pilots under heavy airspace combat claim five MIG-15 kills, one probable, and seven damaged across four duels near Mig Alley as Superforts strike two major Communist supply areas in North Korea. Pilots Col. James K. Johnson and 2nd Lt. Paul J. Jacobson are named among the air credits with other officers credited for damage. Fighter-bombers from Fifth Air Force Wings and a Marine group target Red transport lines and battlefield positions.

Seoul North Korea James K. Johnson Phoenix Paul J. Jacobson Elmore Minn Vincent E. Stacy Crystal Falls Mich Vermont Garrison Mt. Victoriy Edwin H. Finlayson Monticello Fla Fifth Air Force

Real Gone Boy Says He Murdered Old Lady After Marijuana

In San Diego the 16 year old Donald S. Crosby is charged with the murder of 67 year old Ida C. Mackeown in her La Jolla home. Crosby admitted stabbing her after encountering her during a yard work request and claimed he had smoked marijuana beforehand. He said a marijuana cigarette dropped from his pocket during the incident and that he washed his hands and discarded the knife before guiding police to the weapon.

San Diego Calif Donald S. Crosby Ida C. Mackeown la Jolla A. E. Jansen Paul Walk Crosby

Army ends abuse claims in 37th Infantry Division probe

The Army announced corrections to abuses found in the 37th Infantry Division and found no evidence of bribery or favoritism in Europe versus Korea assignments. Investigations covered morale, reward books, National Guard Association pressure, and assignment practices in the 145th Infantry Regiment amid staff shortages and warrant officer involvement.

Washington 37Th Europe Korea Ohio National Guard Camp Polk Fourth Army William M. Hoge Army National Guard Association National Guard 145Th Infantry

Farmers receive record 30 billion from market sales

The Agriculture Department reports 1952 farm income at a record 30 billion for January through November. Livestock receipts fell 6 percent to 17 billion while crop sales rose 13 percent to 13 billion due to higher volumes and prices in cotton, wheat, potatoes, corn and truck crops. Overall costs rose 3 percent, keeping net income near last year’s 14.3 billion.

Washington Agriculture Department

Raiders Escape With Loot From Oakwood Bank

Two men robbed Oakwood State Bank shortly before opening, forcing three officials to open the vault and fleeing in a stolen 1949 blue Ford. The bandits, about 30, wore a hunting jacket and cap and left after loading suitcases with cash. FBI and sheriff officials withheld amount taken.

Oakwood Tex Wiley Lee F. H. McIntyre San Antonio FBI R. R. Rubbs Maxine Barnett Tubbs Miss Barnett R. R. Wiley Jr Texas Palestine

Ridgway Appeals NATO to Preserve Base-Building Program

General Matthew Ridgway and General Alfred Gruenther urged NATO to back the proposed 430 million dollar base-building plan in Europe. The plan would fund 30 airfields and depots to strengthen Western Europe defense as NATO weighs a compromise to share costs and names Admiral Mountbatten NATO commander in the Mediterranean.

Paris Matthew B. Ridgway North Atlantic Treaty Organizations Europe Ridgway Alfred M. Gruenther NATO Council Defense and Finance United States Gruenther Westren Europe Earl Mountbatten NATO Mediterranean

United Nations Debates Morocco Settlements Debated Today

The United Nations General Assembly Political Committee plans a final debate and vote on two rival resolutions urging France and Morocco to resolve their dispute. Asian and Arab nations push for Morocco sovereignty and accord with the UN Charter while Latin American nations seek progress toward free political institutions. Pakistan urged amending the Latin American draft to aim for self government for Moroccans.

United Nations U. N Morocco France North African General Assembly Law of Nations Pakistan

Acuse Official of Misconduct By Harry Snyder

Washington investigators confronted former U S attorney Robert E Collier with accusations that Tobias E Diamond abused his office He testified that Diamond tried to force settlement of a civil claim by threatening members of a Miami firm

Washington House U. S Iowa Robert E. Collier Judiciary Justice Department Tobias E. Diamond Miami Fla

Funeral Services Set For Victims Of Wreck

Two Monroe youths died Tuesday in an automobile collision near Bastrop. Vasco G. Tefas 21 and James Rufus Laing 23 were killed when Tejas car collided with Milton Cockrell, Bastrop sanitary inspector, who survived with broken bones. Greek Orthodox services for Tefas set at Grace Episcopal Church Thursday at 2 pm. Laing to be honored at Mulhearn Chapel Thursday at 10 am. Both buried in Riverview cemetery. Tejas pronounced dead at Bastrop General Hospital. Laing died hours later after never regaining consciousness. Cockrell hospitalized at Garner clinic with broken bones and stable condition.

Monroe Bastrop Vasco G. Tefas George Tefas Stubbs Avenue James Rufus Laing W. R. Laing Louisville Avenue Tejas Milton Cockrell Cockrell Tefas Grace Episcopal Church Michael Nakrides Shreveport Mulhearn Funeral Riverview Cemetery Laing Mulhearn Funeral Home H. L. Johns First Methodist Church Bastrop General Hospital Garnier Bas

Bastrop Man Sentenced in Morals Case

Dotson Turner 25 of Bastrop drew one year at hard labor in Angola after being found guilty by a fireman jury of carnally knowing a 15 year old girl. Judge Jesse S. Heard handed down the sentence. A witness testified the girl showed signs of intercourse after Turner gave her a ride home. Prosecution said the act followed Turner driving friends home from a movie. Alongside this, jury selection for Larchie Anderson’s simple arson case continued.

Bastrop Angola Dotson Turner Turner Jesse S. Heard Fourth Judicial District Jack Rawls Larchie Anderson

Charity donations list honors memory and supports children

A long donor roll documents memorials and gifts totaling various amounts for Christmas relief and a program to help children. Names include Toulmin Hunter Ewing uncles John and Wilson Ewing, Betty Miles, Pauline and Lester Kranz, Mrs. C. Bell, Mrs. O. D. Smith, and many others along with organizations like Montgomery Insurance Agency and North Monroe Lions Club supporting a holiday fund.

Toulmin Hunter Ewing John Ewing Wilson Ewing James L. Ewing, III C. C. Bell Sarah Co. C. Bell W. B. Inabnet O. D. Smith Betty Miles Mer Rouge B. J. Breard C. T. Johnson E. H. Osterman Pauline Lester Kranz Judy Steve James A. Noe Gay Noe McLendon James A. Noe, Jr Linda McRae Noe Gordon B the Old Scotchman Joy Sterling Katherine Bebee Belle Watts W. A. Watson Leonard Flynn Larry Flynn Truman Flynn, Jr J. M. Breard Bros

Firm Pays 53 Thousand Tax Bill to Morehouse Sheriff

A Louisiana Light and Power Co. tax check for 53,260.41 dollars was handed to Sheriff Robert Harp in Bastrop Morehouse Parish for 1952 real and personal property taxes. A. O. Evans, division manager, presented the check.

Bastrop Louisiana Light and Power Co Morehouse Parish Robert Harp A. O. Evans

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United Gas Corp Ike Bernhardt Jackson and Harrison Streets Stepinac Ernest P. Goors Glassport Air Force Okinawa Old Lady Gen. Gruenther Harry Snyder Morehouse
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