Russell Urges Large Increase for Air Force Funds
Sen. Russell of Georgia, chairing the Senate Armed Services Committee, called for at least 14 to 15 billion in new Air Force funds to meet Soviet air and atomic power. He advocated boosting B52 production and faster missile development as deterrents, while questioning Air Force leaders behind closed doors about Eisenhower’s austerity budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen
Russell
D-Ga
Soviet Russia
Senate Armed Services Committee
Air Force
Quarles
Nathan F. Twining
Twining
Eisenhower
Two Sheriffs Defeated in Re-Election Races
In the fifth district two incumbents lost as E. L. Hinton beat Sheriff Harp by 40 votes and George McGee defeated Sheriff Fairbanks by 44. Concordia sheriff Noah Cross won over Milt Wilson. Franklin assessor Willie Reems won, Richland assessor Hallick over Lane, and Lincoln parish clerk Leslie Ledbetter defeated Ross Neill.
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Morehouse Parish
Robert Harp
Catahoula
Fred Fairbanks
E. L. Hinton
Harp
Hinton
George McGee
McGee
Jov
Earl Long
Fairbanks
Concordia Parish
Noah Cross
Milt Wilson
Cross
Wilson
Franklin Parish
Willie Reems
Reems
Alice C. Bell
Woodford Hallock
Richland Parish
A. S. Lane, Jr
Hallock
Lane
Leslie C. Ledbetter
Lincoln Parish
Ross C. Neill
Ledbetter
Senate to Begin Debate on Farm Bill Late Today
The Senate may start debate on an election year farm bill with portions opposed by the Eisenhower administration. Agriculture Chairman Ellender predicted an early vote next week, though many expect a longer process amid a closely divided chamber. Also on the calendar are Washington's Farewell Address and a broad inquiry into lobbying and campaign contributions. Secretary Benson faced sharp questioning in a House Agriculture Committee hearing over the administration plan.
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Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
Ellender
D-La
Senate Agriculture Committee
Congress
Benson
House Agriculture Committee
Where To Find It 13 14 15 12 Prevent Forest Fires
A short column item urges residents to keep Louisiana green by preventing forest fires. It emphasizes awareness and simple steps to protect local woodlands and campsites during dry periods.
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Louisiana
Right-To-Work Backers Defeated Long Apparently Assured Of Grip On Legislature
Governor designate Earl K Long swept Democratic second primary wins boosting his control over both chambers. Orleans Parish backed four Long candidates in five Senate races and nine in 11 House races. Across the state Long allies won 21 of 28 races. observers foresee a comfortable legislative margin. Long called results surprising though favorable.
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New Orleans
Earl K. Long
Long
Orleans Parish
Bull-Goring Prank Surprises Farmerville Crowd
A Farmerville hoax of a man killed by a bull turned real when a prankster’s stuffed dummy triggered a sheriff’s response. Deputies and the coroner arrived at the barn near the city, where the dummy lay in a pen as officials investigated.
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Farmerville
Union Parish
American Medical Association Head Will Speak Here
Dr. Elmer Hess president of the American Medical Association will address a joint meeting of the Ouachita and Fifth District Medical Societies on March 1 in Monroe. Hess has over 40 years of practice in Erie Pennsylvania and heads the Hess Urological Clinic founded in 1941 to teach urology. He authored more than 100 scientific papers and helped pioneer urology as a specialty in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hess
American Medical Association
Ouachita and
Fifth District
Monroe
Hess
Erie
Hess Urological Clinic
Mediators and Union Leaders Seek Strike Accord
Federal mediators and union leaders plan talks in Farmingdale New York to end a strike halting jet plane production at Republic Aviation Corp. Mediator Frank H. Brown said efforts will aim to resolve the impasse while a company spokesman noted no mediation request. Seventy six protesters have been arrested since the wage strike began early Sunday.
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Farmingdale
N.Y
Republic Aviation Corp
Frank H. Brown
Republic
Independent backers win three of five races in fifth district
Complete unofficial returns from the fifth congressional district show Long backed candidates winning three seats and losing four in the second Democratic primary. In senatorial contests in West Carroll and Morehouse parishes Hubert Sims defeated incumbent Allen Haley. In Cald well LaSalle Winn and Grant parishes Pockett Willis fell to Speedy Long. Patton won in Union Lincoln parishes over Hinton. Womack Peck and Myrick led Long backed candidates in state house races. Downs and Womack defeated Long backed foes in Richland and Caldwell parishes.
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West Carroll
Morehouse
Allen Haley
Kilbourne
Hubert Sims
Bastrop
Sims
Haley
Union Parish
Hinton
Patton
Lincoln
Long
Caldwell
LaSalle
Winn
Grant
Pockett Willis
Speedy Long
Willis
Caldwell Long
la Salle
Union
Lincoln Parish
Gov
B. R. Patton
Incum
Richland Parish
Lasley Downs
Roy Snider
Downs
Snider
Franklin Parish
Lantz Womack
J. W. McCain
Womack
McCain
W. C. Steen
Caldwell Parish
Ted Warner
Steen
Warner
Catahoula Parish
W. S. Peck, Jr
G. C. Womack
Peck
Lonnie Richmond
West Carroll Parish
Spencer Myrick
Myrick
Richmond
Negro pastors arrested in Montgomery boycott
Nine Negro ministers including AME Zion world leader Dr S S Seay were arrested on indictments for taking part in Montgomery Alabama racial bus boycott. Sheriff deputies booked 115 defendants under the antiboycotting law. Reverend Ralph D Abernathy among those arrested.
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Montgomery
Ala
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
International Church
E. D. Nixon
National Assn
Alabama
Nixon
Ralph D. Abernathy
Negro First Baptist Church
Dow Chemical announces major expansion in Louisiana and Texas
Dow Chemical Co, the nation’s fourth largest chemical firm, unveils a 20 million dollar Louisiana expansion and a 45 million dollar Texas expansion. President Dr Leland I Dean says three Baton Rouge area sites are under options and plans may add 500 jobs as caustic soda chlorine and several organic chemicals are produced. A Dow division headed by Dr A P Beutel outlines the Texas portion, with new plants and further expansion in the next 18 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Dow Chemical Co
Louisiana
Texas
Dow
Leland I. Dean
Midland
Mich
Baton Rouge- Plaquemine
Mississippi River
Doan
Dow Chemical
A. P. Beutel
Freeport
Lone Star
Grand Jury To Act In Policeman Graft Case
Orleans Parish District Attorney says grand jury will act against fired Captain Adolph Mayerhofer for allowing a graft system in the Third District. Police Superintendent says investigations cover police graft and more officers may be involved. Mayerhofer fired after report to the district attorney.
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New Orleans
Orleans Parish
Parish
Adolph Mayerhofer
Provosty Davries
Mayerhafer
Leon Hubert Jr
Mayerhofer
Special Citizens Investigating Committee
Department
Supt
Guy Banister
Freight Train Collides With Parked Car On Olive Street
A freight train on a spur at Olive Street struck a car parked about 75 feet west of North 3rd Street causing an estimated 1000 in damage. The 1955 convertible owned by James David Nelson of 4051 Auburn was knocked into a tree and power pole, with wires downed. Major Jack Davis described the incident.
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Olive Street
James David Nelson
Auburn
Nelson
John Fogleman
Jack Davis
Police Department
North 3Rd Street
Davis
Co. A. McKay
Washington's Birthday Reflections From Early American War Lore
Historians and visitors mark Washington's birthday by considering his famed exploits from the crossing of the Delaware to Valley Forge. Cornwallis later gave blunt praise, highlighting Washington's enduring fame and impact on American memory.
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Washington Crossing
George Washington
Delaware River
Pennsylvania
Trenton
N.J
Valley Forge
New World
Shakespeare
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Washington
Lord Cornwallis
Veronica Hunter Fined for Red Light Drunken Driving
In Bournemouth England Mrs Veronica Hunter 56 faced a 70 dollar fine after a night out led to a car crash at a red light. She hugged a nightwatchman knocked off a police helmet and yodeled as she was taken to the station.
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Bornemouth
England
Veronica Hunter
Yahoo
Gibbs Wins Democratic Primary for Ouachita Parish Seat
Lawrence Gibbs won the second Ouachita parish representative seat with 9 168 votes to Lea S Thompson 4 386 in a Tuesday primary. W Gilbert Faulk won the first seat after incumbent Shady Wall withdrew. About 13 554 ballots were cast. 29 000 were qualified. Returns were unofficially complete by 9 30 p m Tuesday.
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Lawrence Gibbs
Lea S. Thompson
Ouachita Parish
W. Gilbert Faulk
Shady Wall
Thompson
Gibbs
Bank Shortage Shuts 51-Year-Old Smolan Bank
In Smolan Kansas a bank closed after a shortage blamed on the cashier's manipulations, threatening the life savings of about 200 residents. Assistant state bank examiner G. W. Lindley said reopening chances were slim as deposits fall under 370000 and federal insurance does not apply. He cited an undetermined loss.
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Smolan
Kan
G. W. Lindley
State Bank
Smolan State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance
Armed Robber Slugs Market Manager for Cash Heist
In Shreveport Louisiana an armed robber slugged the night manager of a meat market and fled with more than 5000 dollars. John Lee a 32 year old employee reported a heavyset man entered the back as receipts were counted and demanded the money. Lee was knocked unconscious and awakened 15 minutes later. He then called police.
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Shreveport
John Lee
Lee
Mule team kills Stanton farmer in Kentucky accident
In Stanton Kentucky an 82 year old farmer, Charles Norton Crowe, was dragged about 100 yards on a gravel road when a runaway mule team frightened his mules. He fell between the animals onto the wagon tongue and died.
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Stanton, Ky
Charles Norton Crowe
Incumbents and Newcomers Lead Ouachita Parish Police Jury Picks
Three incumbents F G Studdard W J Vinson and G H Owens plus newcomers Percy Nichols and Irvin W Kilpatrick were named to the Ouachita parish police jury in the Democratic second primary. Kilpatrick faces a runoff with Ward 10 nominees A E Montgomery and L A Fourmy with Republicans Easterling Boardman and Dansby. Ward results show Studdard and Owens re elected with narrow margins, Vinson and Nichols also victorious, Kilpatrick leading Ward 10. Ward 4 candidate C A Kincaid was unopposed in the first primary and automatic.
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Ouachita Parish
F. G. Studdard
W. J. Vinson
G. H. Owens
Percy Nichols
Irvin W. Kilpatrick
Kilpatrick
A. E. Montgomery
L. A. Fourmy
Robert Easterling
C. C. Boardman
E. C. Dansby
Studdard
A. T. Ward
Owens
M. W. Montgomery
L. B. Pettit
Robert Irvin
Tom Hicks
Ollie C. Carter
W. Frank Golson
W. O. Roberts
A. R. Sims
C. A. Kincaid
Woman Held Hostage Freed After 2 Hours On Prairie
In Pueblo Colorado a gunman abducted Nancy Jackson 27 and held her two and a half hours on a lonely prairie. The abductor Eugene C. Hurst 28 was wounded in a struggle with rescuer Tony Fortino auto dealer Robert Jackson police captain Robert Mayberle and others. Nancy escaped unharmed and Hurst was hospitalised.
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Pueblo
Colo
Eugene C. Hurst
Robert A. Jackson
Hurst
Jackson
Nancy Jackson
St. Mary's Hospital
Tony Fortino
Fortino
Ross Plantation to be sold at cost of 75000 dollars
A 300 acre plantation near Buck Horn Bend seven miles south of Monroe on the Ouachita River, long owned by Mrs. Maude Frantom Ross, is set for sale at 75000 dollars after a 3600 dollar option. Buyer Mack G. McMullen plans to build a home and farm the land, which yields up to two bales per acre and has 200 acres in cultivation. The property traces to N. A. Philpot from about 1837.
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Maude Frantom Ross
Columbia Road
Ouachita Parish
Monroe
Ouachita River
Buck Horn Bend
Mack G. McMullen
N. A. Philpot
Maude Ross
N. A Philpot
Clear and Cool Weather Forecast for Twin Cities
Weather in the Twin City area remains clear and cool through Wednesday and Thursday. Expect a morning high of 65 degrees, with a low of 37, and night lows 38 to 42, with Thursday highs 64 to 68. Tuesday's statewide low was 37 and high 63 in Monroe. No rain is expected Wednesday.
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Twin City
Monroe
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