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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
2
Ida May Adams defends Eleanor Roosevelt in a public missive responding to John Pegler. She condemns slander of the late first lady, argues for equal rights and strong social policy, and rebukes derogatory language about Mrs Roosevelt and the president.
The piece describes General Almond detailing the Korean War beachhead withdrawal from Hungnam including phase transitions from December 15 to the final phase, with units like the 7th Division and Puerto Rican 65th Regiment, naval gunfire, air interdiction, and a last defense held until the 2:30 Sunday noon finish. It notes censors’ prior allowances and the unforeseen enemy knowledge of the operation.
The communique cites a Chinese Communist war budget of eight billion dollars for 1951, three times 1950 spending and eight times the Nationalist government’s yearly outlay. Meanwhile near Seoul, 1.35 million Communist troops and 60,000 infiltrators threaten the area as air forces clash, with U S pilots claiming several MiGs destroyed.
Asian sponsors of a political conference resolution push for talks to end the Korea fighting linking any accord to concessions to China. The U N cease fire commission met to discuss Peiping’s rejection as Gen MacArthur claimed Chinese plans to invade Korea were formed before U N troops crossed the 38th parallel.
Both firms are U S Steel subsidiaries and construction of Morrisville works will begin early next spring. The plant is slated to complete by the end of 1952, with production starting six to twelve months after construction begins.
Pfc. Wilburn Boggs of Pound Virginia and James W. Wilson of Stark Florida discuss supporting Leslie Smith, a quadruple amputee wounded in Korea. Wilson, a World War II survivor who lost all four limbs to freezing, notes encouragement from similar-injury veterans boosts morale. Wilson now studies law at University of Colorado.
U S Attorney Carey, who sought the Democratic nomination opposing Senator Russell Long, is placed on temporary leave pending a Louisiana inquiry. Carey, a former campaign manager for Gov Earl K. Long, says the action is not a suspension. He plans to leave town for a visit. details unavailable.
A vintage advertisement touts Hadacol as a wonderful nutritional formula to combat deficiencies in vitamins B and Niacin iron and other nutrients. It cites a Mississippi mother praising the product for aiding her weak sick son James Edgar Johnston after months of illness and poor appetite.
A sweeping cold wave grips the north central and south, prompting utility fuel cuts in Ohio Michigan and Pennsylvania for 171 companies and 700 plants in the Cleveland area. Subzero readings spread from New York to New England with power outages in Onondaga and Oswego counties. Fatality reported as Steve Rimmer in Mississippi in freezing conditions. western Pennsylvania fires render 76 homeless with $175000 in losses across nine residences and other buildings. five firefighters injured.
Retired Charles O Johnson of Monroe Louisiana completed six weeks basic training with the 5th armored division and has been retained at Camp Chaffee Arkansas with the judge advocate general section as cadre personnel. He is the son of Mrs Laura Owen Johnson of Monroe.
The Louisiana State University presidency is under cloud as reports surface that President Stoke may resign after tension with athletic director Heard over a $15 million stadium expansion. Gov. Long and the board remain tight lipped while Stoke denies plans for a new job.
Police near a breakthrough in a bizarre Christmas card case identify the mutilated torso victim as Dorothy Martin 35 daughter of Saugerties NY postmaster. Suspect Pasquale Donofrio 36, a Brooklyn house painter, fled after December 3 rent payment.
Ottawa reports growing belief that Canada's 10 000 strong United Nations force will be deployed in Western Europe rather than Korea. Princess Patricia's Light Infantry remains in Korea training for combat with 50 of the advance party staying to handle battalion admin. Parliament may be asked next month to authorize Europe assignments.
Fort Myers Florida December 28 The 1 848 000 will of George M Cox brewery magnate and New Orleans ship builder has been filed for probate The will gives Fort Myers city and Lee county 1 000 000 and the Cox home for a hospital Main bequests are two trust funds of 30 000 shares of Pabst brewery stock each for Coxs grandchildren George Man son Cox French of New Orleans and Mrs John Frimie French Pershing of Alexandria La The stock at 22 50 quotes makes each larger trust worth 675 000
Washington report shows member banks boosted total business loans by 340 million dollars in the week ended December 20, lifting outstanding loans to 17.801 billion dollars. Only one prior weekly rise surpassed this gain, a 398 million dollar increase in mid-September.
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