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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1955
Page
4
The editorial argues the mind sets humans apart with spiritual depth and questions rapid evolution. It urges belief in a spiritual force guiding wisdom and peace, especially during Christmas, and suggests reading biblical accounts in Matthew and Luke to place the holiday in perspective within the family.
A nationwide trend highlights Christmas as Christ's birthday with campaigns to restore reverence. Milwaukee runs billboards while Dubuque promotes creche displays and shifts focus from Santa to the true meaning of gifts. Committees urge cards to emphasize the season's meaning, seeking a sober celebration.
New York Times journalist John D Morris says Congress will overhaul the long neglected excise tax system next year. He cites examples like a bowling bag taxed as luggage, after shave lotions taxed as toilet articles, and ready made car windshields taxed while cut glass in shops is not. He notes excise taxes raise little revenue but burden retailers and consumers, with wartime measures fading as transportation taxes. The overhaul is seen as overdue.
The piece portrays Dr Otto John as a man who shifts loyalties and outfits with the times. It humorously cautions that his revolving doors of allegiance may backfire, likening marriage to a railroad crossing and noting his shifting attention from courtship to lasting commitment.
A dietary expert cites a three pound per person average surplus to explain Americans' reaction as Russia flexes power. The remark reframes weight as political posture rather than dieting focus.
A writer frets over six people who have not sent gifts in return for their Christmas parcels. He wrestles with the duty of giving without expecting recompense, contemplates calling or sending a brief message to jog memory, and imagines the social discomfort of unequal exchange.
The Australian general election produced the largest coalition majority for Prime Minister Robert Menzies and his conservatives. The vote reflected clear choice between anti communists and liberal critics amid Soviet infiltration concerns. Evatt and the Socialist Labor party fared poorly, signaling a political shift echoed in American debates over communism and civil liberties.
A satirical piece argues the United Nations should ban cocktail parties to promote peace. Jose Maza of Chile complains about daily receptions and the social torture of cocktail hour, mockingly suggesting outlawing all such gatherings and returning fish eggs to their owners.
Shell Oil Co announced the completion of an offshore Plaquemines parish well that flowed at a potential 246 barrels daily of 34 gravity oil and 323000 cubic feet of gas. The well was drilled in partnership with the Texas Co Humble Oil and Refining Co and Placid Oil Co.
A 1955 King Features Syndicate commentary recalls Lucille Miller of Bethel Vermont who exposed alleged brutality at New York Women’s House of Detention. The piece discusses her arrest on May 3 and transfer to the facility, the role of Judge Ernest Gibson, and criticisms from Newsday and others. It links to broader anti communist sentiment and press reactions.
The Kenosha League of Women Voters defends its Freedom Agenda study pamphlets while critics claim the materials push an anti loyalty program bias. Kenosha Legion post members argue the program misrepresents security measures and links to left-wing authors, fueling charges of a biased presentation.
The Navy utility plane described as missing with four aboard was found Thursday on Maui s Haleakala slope after a head on collision with the mountain. killed were Marines Maj Sam J Griffin of Fort Worth Capt W R Lipscomb of San Antonio Capt D C Walker Jr of San Antonio and airman Thomas J Anderson of Janesville Wis.
This is the Monroe News-Star publication page noting editors and management, with ties to the Associated Press and a statement of independence. The date shown is Friday December 23, 1957, and the paper operates from Monroe with offices in multiple cities.
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