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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1954

Page

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France Opposes U S Plan To Train Indo Chinese Troops

Senator Bricker voices disappointment over the Bricker amendment in Washington. Ewing reports strong Louisiana support but says procedural moves wrecked the measure. French leaders oppose American help to train anti Communist Indo Chinese troops, planning to expand loyal forces to 320,000. Defense notes a possible enlarged American mission. France says no formal request exists. Humphrey says O Daniel discussed with Radford and Smith.

Washington France Defense Department Viet Nam John W. O'Daniel Pacific Indo-China Pentagon Sen Humphrey D-Minn Senate Foreign Relations Committee O’daniel Adm Arthur Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Walter B. Smith

Bank robber slain after LouisianA holdup in Maurice

A 30 year old former LSU law student Kenneth C Holdcraft robbed the Maurice Abbeville Bank and Trust Co at $20 500 then died in a gun battle with state troopers in a south Louisiana swamp. He was killed shortly after holding up the Maurice branch and killing a teller. Holdcraft was born near the Union parish line and raised in Ferriday. He had a police record of theft with prior confinement at Louisiana Training Institute and later served in the armed forces enduring a jeep accident overseas. He left behind a wife and infant son and was survived by parents siblings and several relatives.

Maurice Union Parish Sterlington Kenneth C. Holdcraft Charles Holdcraft Ferriday Holdcraft Linville Ouachita Parish Louisiana Training Institute Northeast Junior College Monroe School University Law School Kenneth Wayne Holdcraft Lafayette Opelousas Baton Rouge Charles B. Holdcraft, Jr J. D. Spencer Farmerville Warren Awls Jackie Holdcraft Abbeville, la South Louisiana Maurice, la Abbeville Bank and Trust Co Louisiana State University Law

Public Hearing On Catahoula Lake March 10

A public hearing on controlling Catahoula Lake stages is set for March 10 at the Jones ville courthouse starting at 10 a.m. Open to all interested parties, the session seeks written input for a report under Act No. 598 to be presented to the governor and the 1954 legislature. The lake spans Catahoula LaSalle and Rapides parishes.

Catahoula Lake Court House Jonesville Department of Public Works Catahoula LaSalle Rapides Roy T. Sessums Department

Rain Forecast for Twin Cities Thursday Night

The C A A weather bureau reports light showers in the Twin Cities continuing at intervals through Thursday night. A moist air flow brings warm temperatures and light rain with a low of 44 degrees and a noon temperature of 62 at the airport.

C. A. A. Weather Bureau Twin Cities

Teacher is rescued after rugged Crystal Cave crawl

Marguerite M. Klein, a 27 year old teacher from Chevy Chase, Md., becomes ill and is brought out after a risky 1,600 foot crawl in Crystal Cave Kentucky. A rope crossing Bottomless Pit helped her reach the surface as Samuel Loyd Omar and two other guides assisted.

Crystal Cave Marguerite M. Klein Samuel Aston Loyd Waynesboro Chevy Chase Loyd Joe Lawrence Society Philadelphia Ned Feder New York City Miss Klein

Manion Firing Splits GOP Into 2 Camps

President Eisenhower dismissed Clarence Manion as head of the Intergovernmental Relations Commission triggering a GOP split. Sen Bricker advocates a constitutional amendment to curb treaty powers opposing the president. Jenner calls for open review and defense of Manion amid allegations.

Clarence Manion White House Congressional Commission On Intergovernmental Relations Bricker Manion Notre Dame Law School Washington Eisenhower Intergovernmental Relations Commission Sen. Bricker Ohio Sen Jenner R-Ind

Police Chief Takes Cyanide After Fatal Hit-and-Run

Woodbridge New Jersey police chief George E. Keating died by cyanide poisoning after a hit-and-run killed 14 year old Robert Berardi. The 62 year old officer, to be honored for 35 years of service, reportedly turned self destructive after the accident and autopsy confirmed the poison. County Prosecutor Alex Eber said it was a regrettable case involving a fine officer once among Middlesex County's most outstanding policemen.

Woodbridge N. J George E. Keating Robert Berardi Keating Middlesex County Alex Eber

East Berliners Stage Massive Pro Marxist March In Cold Rally

About 150000 East Berlin workers marched under Communist orders in a large anti West demonstration on Unter Den Linden. They carried red flags praising Molotov and Soviet peace proposals at the Big Four talks while denouncing the Western EDC. No disturbances reported.

Berlin East Berlin East Zone Russia Unter den Linden France United States Great Britain V. M. Molotov

Government analyzes 2200 security risk cases in firings

The administration moves to study 2200 security risk cases amid 29 disloyalty firings across five departments. James Worthy testified 132 firings last year included 23 tied to alleged subversion. Officials from Justice Treasury Agriculture and Postal Service reported various disloyalties or none disclosed. Civil Service Commission orders 2,200 case analysis as Sen Johnston calls for full Senate probe.

Washington Lig House Appropriations Committee Commerce Department Asst James C. Worthy Justice Department Treasury Department Agriculture Department Post Office Department State Department Sen Olin D. Johnston D-Sc Senate Johnston Civil Service Commission Philip Young Young

Big Four Plan To Hold Conference On Korea

Berlin reports say the Big Four will convene a Geneva peace parley on Korea around April 15 with 20 nations expected, including the United States Britain and France. Molotov consults with Peiping on participation terms while the U S insists Red China attendance not imply recognition. The Berlin talks also discuss disarmament and German unification, with Molotov's stance on Austrian troops remaining a major obstacle.

Berlin Big Four Geneva V. M. Molotov Peiping Adaan Molotov U.S Dulles Red Austria

This Ils New One On Democrats This Ils New One On Democrats

Walter Bierberstein, apartment seeker in Austin, turned down a unit saying the rent was too high. The manager lamented the vacancy lasting five months and blamed the Democrats for creating a housing shortage by enabling too many to buy homes.

Austin Tex Walter Bieberstein Tom Harry

Eisenhowers Welcome in Palm Springs California

President Eisenhower and Mrs Eisenhower arrived in Palm Springs for a five day rest period after a 92 hour nonstop flight from Washington. A crowd of about 3000 welcomed them at the airport as Gov. Knight officiated. They stay at Paul H. Helms home near Mt. San Jacinto with staff and a cook and butler provided by the Helms family.

Palm Springs Calif Eisenhower Washington John S. Doud California Goodwin J. Knight Paul G. Hoffman Studebaker Corp Hoffman Eisenhowers Smoke Tree Ranch Paul H. Helms Mt. San Jacinto Helms Secret Service White House

Senate Debates Beeson NLRB Nomination Amid Conflicts

The Senate challenged Albert C. Beeson as Republicans back the California businessman for a one year NLRB term. Democrats raised concerns of deceptive testimony and possible conflicts of interest, while Republicans praised his resignation from Food Machinery and Chemical Corp to clear the record. Beeson’s confirmation could break a 2-2 deadlock on the board.

Washington Senate Albert C. Beeson National Labor Relations Board California NLRB Eisenhower Sen Byrd D-Va Senate Labor Committee Beeson Food Machinery and Chemical Corp The San Jose Mercury San Jose Calif Labor Committee Truman

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