Chennault Warns of Chinese Communist Air Threat in 1954
Claire L. Chennault, chairman of CAT, warns that the Chinese Reds have built a large air force in South China with Russian jets and bombers. He notes airfields along the China Indo China border, stockpiled fuel, and ships from multiple nations moving jet fuel and aircraft to South China Gates. He cites 14,000 Nationalists released from Korea who vow to fight Reds and predicts an offensive in 1954.
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Washington
Claire L. Chennault
Civil Air Transport Cat
South Chinas
Chennault
14Th Air Force
Indo-China
Manchuria
Korea
South China
Canton
Shanghai
Black Sea
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Formosa
$700 000 In Road Work Under Way In This Parish
The Louisiana department of highways reports more than 700000 dollars in road work in Ouachita parish. Bridges and approaches on Highway 80 between Monroe and Rayville cost 356126.06 dollars. New concrete bridges on Highway 15 between Baskin and Monroe cost 148878.00 dollars. Surface treatments and base work on routes including 1297 Sterlington to Lamkin and White Ferry Rock Branch road total 178,? dollars, plus 20000 to recondition parish roads.
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Louisiana Department of Highways
Ouachita Parish
Monroe
Rayville
Highway 15
Baskin
Sterlington
Lamkin
White Ferry
Rocky Branch
Conference Highlights Aging Crisis and Welfare Strain
Nancy C. Owens of Kingsley House told about 225 attendees at the Louisiana Conference of Social Welfare that the growing aged and dependent population increases demand on state government and private institutions. Speakers discussed health, personal adjustment, and the need for earlier life planning as workshops followed the morning address.
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Nancy C. Owens
Kingsley House
New Orleans
Louisiana Conference of Social Welfare
Virginia Hotel
Louisiana
Eugene L. Wenk
Shreveport
Hilda C. Arndt
Louisiana State University
Ball Room
Cameo Room
Otto Estes
Louisiana Heart Association
Orvelle Thomas
State Department of Health
Gas Main Blasted In Elizabeth For 47th Time
In Elizabeth Louisiana a gas main was blasted at 7 15 p m. and again last Friday night raising the tally of acts of violence tied to the Calcasieu Paper Co strike The 17 month old dispute has seen 142 attacks since mills reopened with nonunion labor A 24 hour picket line surrounds the mills and unions involved are the International Brotherhood of Pulp Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers and the International Brotherhood of Papermakers
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Oakdale
Elizabeth
Allen Parish
Dallas Bertrand
Calcasieu Paper Co
Southern Industries Inc
AFL
International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite and Paper Mill Workers
International Brotherhood of Papermakers
Auditorium To Cost 400000 Proposed Here
Civic leaders in Monroe discuss a proposed civic auditorium with potential seating for 5000 at an estimated cost of 400000. A meeting is set for 8 p m Feb 15 at the V F W post to review construction, participating clubs, and land donated by a local citizen. Mayor John F E Coon may attend.
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Twin Cities
Monroe
Rodney J. Hobbs
Sixth and
Oak Streets
Myers F. Penney
V. F. W. Post
John FE. Coon
Penney
Coon
Three Die in New York Hotel Fire Near Executive Mansion
At least three people died and six were injured when a blaze gutted the Eagle Hotel near Albany's executive mansion. Six guests were hospitalized, one jumped to escape, and flames rose 50 feet high as fire crews fought the blaze for about three hours. The hotel housed 28 guests in 30 rooms. The cause remains undetermined.
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New York
Albany
N.Y
Eagle Hotel
Eagle St
Hudson Ave
Albany Hospital
Eisenhower aides urged to curb partisanship in face of treason charges
Sen McCarthy and Sen Jenner accused Democrats of 20 years of treason and said they would continue to expose supposed communist ties. Eisenhower urged moderation while acknowledging need for Democratic support. Responses varied as political figures criticized each other at Lincoln Day events and in press remarks.
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Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Eisenhower
San Mateo
Calif
Jenner
Rand
Stephen A. Mitchell
Democratic National Committee
Portland
Ore
Sen. Monroney
D-Okla
San Francisco
New Castle
Ind
Korea
Truman
Republican National Committee
Molotov Takes European Security Pact Bait in Berlin
In Berlin Molotov pitched a 50 year collective security pact to end U.S. presence in Europe and scrap NATO and EDC. French observers warn the plan jeopardizes the European Defense Community and faces French parliamentary hurdles. Britain and France signaled strong opposition as Western ministers weigh future talks.
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Berlin
V. M. Molotov
Germany
Georges Bidault
France
China
Molotov
West Berlin
Allied Control Authority
Europe
United States
U.S
Good Positional Gain Is Made By Bank In Monroe
The Central Savings Bank and Trust Co of Monroe reports deposits of 31,797,501 on December 31 and rose 11 places to 631st among the 700 largest U S banks in 1953, from 642nd in 1952. The Daily American Banker of New York published the 1954 roll call noting 14,000 banks in the United States.
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Central Savings Bank and Trust Co
Monroe
United States
Daily American Banker of
New York
Health Unit Here Is Endangered By Lack Of Support
The Ouachita parish health department risks losing funding from the police jury as West Monroe halted its $90 monthly payments. Mayor J A Norris said the council also stopped cash support, while the city still contributes part of the health unit dog catcher’s salary. A dairyman council member’s resolution to end payments was tabled after tensions, with Dr. Carroll Summer to testify next week.
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Ouachita Parish
West Monroe
J. A. Norris
Norris
Health Department
G. P. Avant
Carroll Summer
Summer
Avant
Weinberg Says He Deserves Medal For Two Killings
Ex-dishwasher Harry Weinberg was arraigned at police headquarters after being captured while fleeing a hideout. He shouted to bystanders that he killed two Communists and should receive a medal, while police pursued motive details and completed standard fingerprints and lineup procedures.
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New York
Harry Weinberg
Maxwell Bodenheim
Weinberg
Washington, D.C
Bodenheim
Last Union Army Survivor Celebrates 107th Birthday
Albert Woolson of Duluth Minnesota, last survivor of the Union Army, marked his 107th birthday with hundreds of cards from across the states. President Eisenhower sent congratulations, and a crowd planned a serenade with a Paul Bunyan cake as the high school band played in the Lake Superior city.
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Duluth
Minn
Eisenhower
Chipper
Albert Woolson
America
Grand Army of the Republic
Woolson
Lake Superior
Paul Bunyan
Watering Of Milk Cited In Ouachita Parish Records
Sanitation checks by the Ouachita parish health unit found five dairies added water to milk supplies from 5.45 to 21.35 percent, violating the State Food act. Dairies named include J. C. Avant Dairy West Monroe O C Avant Dairy West Monroe Otis Collie Dairy Calhoun E D McGraw Dairy Ward 9 N H Zeigler Dairy Ward 5. O C Avant admitted knowledge of watering down milk before delivery. A second case cited H C Dickerson Bros Route 1 Ward 9. Further checks continued.
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Ouachita Parish
G. P. Avant
State Food, Drugs and Cosmetic Act
J. C. Avant Dairy
Route 1
West Monroe
O. C. Avant Dairy
Otis Collie Dairy
Calhoun
E. D. McGraw Dairy
Ward 9
N. H. Zeigler
O. C. Avant
H. C. Dickerson
Bros
Retired Teacher Natalie Varnado Dies Sudenly in Louisiana
Miss Natalie Varnado a longtime Ouachita parish grammar school teacher was summoned to Natchitoches where her sister Miss Dean Varnado died suddenly. A respected educator her name adorns one Northwestern State College building. Her former students from Monroe and West Monroe recalled her devotion to teaching.
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Natalie Varnado
Ouachita Parish
Natchitoches
Dean Varnado
Monroe
Varnado
Northwestern State College
West Monroe
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News-Star World
Dial 2516 Low Weeklong Rates With Cancellation Privileges
An advertisement offers low seven day rates with cancellation privileges accessible by calling Dial 2516. It emphasizes flexible booking options and consumer convenience.
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