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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1960

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Algerian Rebellion Near End as French Army Crushes Barricades

In Algiers the eight day revolt folded under heavy French force led by Gen. Jean Crepin. Insurgent Pierre Lagaillarde and ally Joseph Ortiz surrendered and departed with troops. crowds saluted as helicopters hovered and Marseillaise rang out.

Cades Algiers Corps Jean Crepin Pierre Lagaillarde Joseph Ortiz Lagaillarde Algiers Desgaulle Lagaillard

Mrs Trousdale Dies Monarch of Monroe Civic Life

Mrs James Harvey Trousdale 8 of Monroe native of Morehouse parish died at 117 Hudson Lane. Funeral Tuesday at the family home with Rev Donald Davies of Grace Episcopal Church officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery under Mulhearn Funeral Home. Survivors include two sons Maj General George W Trousdale and James Harvey Trousdale Jr and eight grandchildren. She helped found the Fort Mire Chapter DAR the Book Club Monroe Library Club and was a Colonial Dames member. Pallbearers listed. Memorials to charities requested.

James Harvey Trousdale Monroe Morehouse Parish Hudson Lane Point Pleasant Trousdale James Caldwell Nancy Hedrick Weaks Donald Davies Grace Episcopal Church Riverview Cemetery Mulhearn Funeral Home George W. Trousdale James Harvey Trousdale, Jr Thomas Edwin Wright Alfred Whitney Brown, Jr Edmund Morris Schonecker George Weaks Trousdale, Jr James S. Se. Huey Warren F. Taylor Wm. King Stubbs W. Gilbert Faulk Francis S. Barringer Thomas C. Standifer

Soviets Fire Second Rocket in Pacific Test Run

Moscow announced a second rocket test in the mid Pacific, describing it as completing tests for a heavy satellite launch vehicle. The first rocket in January missed its target by a small margin, with officials not detailing the second’s exact distance. The broadcast coincided with a meeting of Communist leaders and Khrushchev's U.S. trip.

Moscow Soviet Union Pacific Tass Mid- Pacific Caspian Sea Nikita Khrushchev United States

Explosions Hit Portland Dailies Trucks Blown Up

Reports say two lines of trucks hauling for Portland's daily newspapers were blown up with dynamite near Portland and Oregon City. No fatalities or injuries reported. Police found an unexploded charge in one cab. The Oregonian cited the Stereotypers Union strike impacting contractor haulers.

Portland, Ore Portland Oregon City Oregonian Oregon Journal Stereotypers Union

Five Soldiers Die In Clash Between Syrians

In a pre dawn battle on the southeast shore of the Sea of Galilee three Israeli and two Syrian soldiers were killed. Seven Israelis and four Syrians were wounded as a four hour artillery duel followed. A cease fire was arranged after U N observers intervened.

Tel Aviv Israel Sea of Galilee Tawfik United Arab Republic U.N

168 Deputies on Sheriff’s Payroll St. Landry Parish

A state audit reported Sheriff D J Doucet of St Landry Parish had 168 deputies on his payroll as of June 30 raising payroll to 132 524 dollars. The audit shows payroll expenses for the year ending that date rose 39 811 dollars from the previous year and 144 of the deputies were part time.

Twin City Chit Chat: Future Business Leaders winners named

Three boys and five girls from Northeast Louisiana high schools were announced as winners in the Future Business Leader contests held this weekend. Male winners include James Fletcher West Monroe High School, Paul Capland Bastrop High School, and Stan Wyatt Neville High. Female winners include Roslyn Walker Columbia High Judith Cathy West Monroe High School and Sharron.

Louisiana James Fletcher West Monroe High School Paul Capland Bastrop High School Stan Wyatt Neville High Roslyn Walker Columbia High Judith Cathy Sharron

Monroe Beautification Board gains five new members

Mayor W. L. Jack Howard announced the appointment of five new members to the Monroe Beautification Board Mrs John Sherrouse Jr Mrs Harold Wood Mrs Jewel Rivers Mrs Kent Breard and Mrs DeWitt Milam The appointments fill vacancies after months of vacancy and were made on the board's recommendation Howard said the new members will bolster the board's work

W. L Jack) Howard Monroe John Sherrouse Jr Harold Wood Jewel Rivers Kent Breard DeWitt Milam Howard Mildred [Wing

Grass Looks Greener Fenced Side Takes Better Care

A light quip notes that greener grass on the other side of the fence often reflects more diligent upkeep rather than true difference, offering a chuckle about perception versus effort.

Nobel laureate Linus Pauling Rescued Off Rugged California Cliff

Scientist Linus Pauling, the Nobel Prize winner, was rescued after 24 hours stranded on a steep shale ledge 80 miles south of Monterey. He began a walk on his 160 acre ranch, followed a deer trail, and decided to stay put when a dead end on the eightieth degree slope appeared. rescuers shouted to him Saturday evening.

Monterey Calif Linus Pauling Pacific Dr. Pauling Pauling

25 Miners Dead after Gas Explosion at Yubari Mine

Rescue workers found the bodies of 25 miners after a gas explosion at the Yubari coal mine on Hokkaido. Eighteen more were trapped 3600 feet underground as flames raged for nearly four hours, with nine escaping and ten rescued.

Tokyo Japan Yubari Hokkaido Hokkaido Colliery and Steamship Co

Three Safes Looted in Monroe Burglary Spree

Burglars opened three safes at Central Oil and Supply Co. on Pine Street between 4 p.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. today, taking unknown contents. Two safes were punched and one peeled, entry gained via a broken rear window. Nearby, Will Lumber and Louisiana Parts and Supply reported losses totaling several thousand dollars from similar raids within two days, with no confirmed link.

Monroe James C. Kelly, Jr Kelly Central Oil and Supply Co Pine Street Will Lumber and Supply Company Louisville Avenue North 17Th Street Louisiana Parts and Supply Co Washington Street

Arsonclaimed In School Fire Damages Five Rooms

In Fair Lawn New Jersey a Sunday night elementary school fire damaged five ground floor rooms. Arsonists left swastikas Jewish Stars of David and obscenities on walls. Police and fire crews confirm arson and say the same perpetrators also defaced the walls.

Fair Lawn N.J

Auto tags deadline nears for no penalty purchases

C R Tidwell director of the local Department of Revenue office reminded motorists that the auto tag sale began December 1 and runs through February 6 without a penalty. After February 6 a fine equals the regular tag price.

C. R. Tidwell Department of Revenue

Long Tells Status Of Chennault AFB

Sen. Russell Long said Chennault Air Force Base likely faces a reduced mission after June 30 1962 depending on whether the Air Force stations B 52 bombers there He argued Louisiana would be treated unfairly if not allowed a squadron and noted the ultimate decision hinges on the arrival of a new President.

Washington Cap Russell Long D-La Chennault Air Force Base Lake Charles Air Force Chennault Long Louisiana White House

Quick Clearance Of Civil Rights Bill Rejected

The House Rules Committee refused quick clearance for a civil rights bill but agreed to begin public hearings later this week. Chairman Howard W. Smith vowed no delay and said the hearing would be limited to a reasonable extent while he expected the bill to be cleared for House consideration.

Washington House Rules Committee Howard W. Smith Dva Smith Clarence J. Brown ¢Rohio Leo Fi. Allen R-Mb

Algiers Battle Report Claims 20 Dead 143 Wounded

Gen. Jean Crepin announced the official count from Sundays street battle in Algiers, with 20 dead and about 143 wounded. The corps commander provided the figures as part of the official report on the clash.

Algiers Jean Crepin

Warming Trend Possible Here

Weather outlook hints at a brief warmup with high near 60 tomorrow and overnight lows around 40 to 44. Cloudy skies persist as a cold front moves into Arkansas, possibly cooling the Twin-Cities. Sunday highs topped 41 with a 32 degree freeze overnight. this morning’s low was 38.

Arkansas Twin-Cities

De Gaulle's firm stance ends eight day Paris uprisings

French extremists in Algiers failed to topple President Charles de Gaulle during an eight day uprising over Algeria's self determination. De Gaulle, calm and resolute, urged the army to restore order as right wing leaders vowed to fight to the death. Army troops held back as the crisis subsided.

Algiers Charles de Gaulle Algeria Barri Paris Dent de Gaulle

Revenue Service Claims Grace Owes Nearly 6 Million Dollars

The Internal Revenue Service says Charles A. Grace known as Sweet Daddy Grace owes 5.966 million dollars in back taxes for 1945 to 1956. Liens cover properties in 13 states and the District of Columbia. Grace died January 12 in Los Angeles and founded the House of Prayer for All People with a claimed 3 million followers in 350 churches.

Washington Internal Revenue Service Charles A Sweet Daddy Mayland Pennsylvania Virginia Georgia North Carolina South Crolina Connecticut New York Massachusetts Ohio New Jersey Florida Michigan New Bedford Mass Boston Grace Roy It Teixeira House of Prayer For All People Bishop Grace New Haven

Sold Second Day Dog Ad Auction Leads to Quick Sale

An advertiser notes a successful second day selling two trained squirrel dogs and two untrained ones after a NEWS-STAR-WORLD want ad appeared. They offer reasonable prices and a contact number FA 3-0770 for selling, renting, or trading.

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