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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1954

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Fight Against Bricker Amendment Gains Momentum

A Senate resolution circulated by Senator Kefauver may rally opposition to Senator Bricker’s proposed amendment to curb treaty powers. The measure would not amend the Constitution but demand a recorded roll call on treaty ratifications, signaling a push to test Senate attitudes while compromise talks continue.

Washington Eisenhower Bricker Sen Kefauver D-Tenn Ohio Senate Knowland California Atty Gen Brownell Sen. Ferguson R-Mich Senate Republican Policy Committee Justice Department

Beers 82 Prominent Tallulah Resident Dies

Edward Allen Beers former Tallulah Hardware manager and bank worker died after a long illness at 82. Funeral at Trinity Episcopal Church Saturday at 10 a.m. with J. D. Gilliam officiating. Interment in Silver Cross cemetery. Survived by sister Annette Louise Beers and cousins Mrs. Horace Lee and McWhorter Beers.

Tallulah Edward Allen Beers Trinity Episcopal Church J. D. Gilliam Silver Cross Cemetery Crothers Woodrow Cagnolacti W. E. Reginald Hugh Montgomery John Sevier Albert Sevier Will Harvey Mr. Beers St. Elmo Ala Robert W. Beers Louise Beers Mobile Vidalia Edward Beers Jefferson Military Academy Washington Miss Madison Parish Tallulah State Bank Tallulah Hardware and Furniture Company Annette Louise Beers Horace Lee McWhorter Beers Laurel

Nightgown to Be Entered as Evidence in Cooper Trial

In New Orleans the blue nightgown taken from Mrs Amelie Diddie Cooper is slated as evidence in the murder trial of her husband James L Cooper. DA Edward Haggerty will have coroners exam the gown and bedclothes and shorts from the day of the slaying while FBI tests on fiber similarities are expected to be disclosed. The case centers on the beating death of the socialite on November 30 1952.

New Orleans Amelie Diddie Cooper James L. Cooper Edward Haggerty Jr Nicholas Chetta Orleans Parish Haggerty Chetta Cooper FBI Washington Robert Duckett Duckett Leo Samson

Six dollars a day for Congressmen debated in 1789 thoughts

The Commission on Judicial and Congressional Salaries urged a $27,500 annual pay for Congress with the idea that compensation should avoid indigence yet not attract only the wealthy. Some argued a man could live on $2 a day in 1789, explaining the $6 figure.

Washington Congress Commission On Judicial and Congressional

DiMaggio and Monroe Wed in San Francisco Ceremony

Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe wed in a brief municipal ceremony in San Francisco after a two year romance. About 500 people, including photographers, watched as Judge Charles S. Peery officiated. The couple hinted at their honeymoon plans and expressed happiness.

Marilyn Monroe Joe DiMaggio City Hall Reno Barsacchani San Francisco Hollywood Charles S. Peery Joe Marilyn Reno Barsocchini Monroe

Heiress To Stick To Waitressing In Palm Springs Tale

Virginia Broten a 38 year old waitress in Palm Springs Calif says she inherited 500000 dollars from her late Cedar Rapids optometrist father Dr M E Garmoe. She will stay on the job at least for now planning to buy the biggest trailer in the world for her mother.

Palm Springs Calif Virginia Broten M. E. Garmoe Cedar Rapids A. F. Hibbertt

Trade Pressure Grows Over Easing Red Bloc Curbs

Pressures mount on the Eisenhower administration to lower cold war barriers to boost trade with the Soviet Union and satellites. An interdepartmental committee reviews Dwayne Andreas export request for 20 000 tons butter and 3 000 tons cottonseed oil, amid lines between pro trade and continued pressure policy camps.

Washington United States Russia Diaily Minnesota Dwayne Andreas Andreas State, Agriculture and Commerce Departments Soviet Union

Four Angola Inmates Go On Trial At Clinton Today

Four convicts from Angola prison face trial in Clinton on auto theft and simple escape charges. Alfred Brenckle Camille Dupree Jess Sansone and Henry Brown were indicted by West Feliciana Parish Grand Jury after an Angola escape sparked local anger. Louisiana authorities vow tighter security and increased scrutiny of prison escapes.

Clinton Louisiana Mississippi Angola West Feliciana Parish Alfred Brenckle Camille Dupree Jess Sansone Henry Brown

Barham Urges Solons to Say No on Louisiana Budget

Lt. Gov. C. E. Barham warned lawmakers that a national recession could strand funds and that Louisiana must tighten spending to avoid a roof over the state budget. He urged the joint fiscal committees to hold the line despite an election year. Governor Kennon supported advance budget study and efficiency measures.

Baton Rouge C. E. Barham Louisiana Robert Kennon Barham Kennon

New Orleans Man Is Elected President of Seedmen's Group

Jack Nielsen of New Orleans was elected president of the Louisiana Seedmen's Association at the annual convention. He succeeds E. B. Martin of West Monroe with John Terral and Wilton Weir named to top posts. Mrs. Virginia Starsney was re elected executive secretary. The 1953 convention will be in New Orleans.

Jack Nielsen New Orleans Louisiana Seedmen's Association Nielsen E. B Buddy” Martin West Monroe John Terral Lake Providence Wilton Weir Baton Rouge Virginia Starsney Martin

Hudson and Nash-Kelvinator form American Motors Corp

Detroit AP reports Hudson Motors and Nash-Kelvinator agreed to consolidate pending stock holder approval. The new American Motors will combine 355 million dollars in assets and 100 million in working capital, with Nash Kelvinator and Hudson becoming divisions. Mason to lead as president and chairman. Barit to serve as director and consultant.

Detroit Hudson Motors Nash-Kelvinator Hudson Motor Car Co Nash-Kelvinator Corp American Motors Corp N K Nash Kelvinator Hudson N-K Corp American Motors A. E. Barit George W. Mason New Corporation Hudson and General Motors Ford Chrysler Kaiser Motors Willvs-Overland Motors

Union Parish Will Be Linked By New Paving

White's Ferry Road in Union Parish will be paved immediately from Bayou D Arbonne to Highway 11. Base is laid and top surfacing will follow weather. When finished it creates a paved link from West Monroe to Union Parish connecting Sterlington and Farmerville and aiding Olin Industries plant prospects.

White's Ferry Road Bayou D'Arbonne Highway 11 Union Parish Hugh Davis J. H. Drake White’s Ferry D'Arbonne Bridge West Monroe Sterlington Farmerville Olin Industries Spencer Union Parish

Clouds and Warm Weather Forecast for Arkansas Regions

Civil Aeronautics officials at Selman Field forecast cloudy and warm conditions for Monroe and vicinity with southeast winds at 15 mph. Warmer weather expected in the far north with clearer skies Saturday. statewide cloudiness and lower highs in northern and western Arkansas. Friday morning low was 58 and 9 am reading reached 63 degrees.

Monroe Vicinity Civil Aeronautics Selman Field Arkansas

Monopoly Charges Leveled At N O Firm By Brownell

Atty Gen Brownell announced a civil anti trust suit in federal court against the New Orleans Insurance Exchange charging it conspired to monopolize fire and casualty insurance in the New Orleans metro area. The suit alleges a boycott against non members and against firms selling policies directly to the public.

Washington Brownell New Orleans Insurance Exchange New Orleans S.ee Bfbe Federal District Court Exchange Orleans Parish Jefferson and St. Bernard

Wife of Ceylonese Accused of Being US Agent

The Communist party in Colombo accuses Roda Miller American wife of a Ceylonese leader of spying for the United States. Her party card was removed on ideological grounds amid a split in the movement. Miller, once from Bridgeport Connecticut, and husband Joe de Silva are said to have recently moved from Communist Poland. The party claims she deceived S A Wickremasinghe and uses her Rosenberg book as a cover for spying while praising it as an expose of American policy.

Colombo Ceylon Communist Party Today Roda Miller United States Reds Joe de Silva Bridgeport Conn Red Poland Communist Journal S. A. Wickremasinghe Julius and Ethel Rosenberg American Psychological Warfare Board

15 Reported Killed In Czech Air Crash

Vienna reports a Czechoslovak State Airline passenger plane crashed near Prague on January 12 killing 15 persons. Prague newspaper Rude Pravo disclosed the fatality count. Officials say the Praha Ruzyn airport flight was from Prague to Moravska Ostrava with no foreigners aboard.

Vienna Prague Rude Pravo Ruzyn Morawska Ostrava

Solons Invited To Hike Yearly Pay 12500

Senators and House members were invited to vote themselves a 12500 a year pay increase raising salaries to 27500. A federal commission also urged a 14500 raise for Supreme Court justices and similar bumps for other judges plus higher expense allowances for the vice president and speaker. The report to President Eisenhower urged a mansion for Vice President Nixon and studied pensions for survivors. Congress must decide whether to raise pay. The panel, led by Bernard Segal, urged higher salaries to assure top-flight leadership.

Washington House Supreme Court Eisenhower Nixon Congress Nonpartisan Commission Senate Bernard G. Segal Philadelphia

News Star World Classified Rent Ad Slogan

Advertisement urges renters to place a News Star World classified ad to fill vacancies and earn cash. Highlights low cost and proven results for renting rooms apartments and houses. Encourages readers to place an ad today to generate income.

News*star— World

Low 7 Day Rates With Cancellation Privileges

An ad promotes low seven day rates with cancellation privileges. The brief copy highlights flexible terms and a toll free call to dial 2516 for details.

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Bricker Amend Sen. Kefauver E. A. Beers Ewe Eme OPE Eeewes Areresnseeons Society Coop Ore Seer Resseeseates Eees Venbadad Solons Seedmen's Group W. Elbridge Freeborn H. G. Hastings Seed Company Atlanta Nash-Kevinator and Hudson Co Union Joe E. Brown Stephen Mary) Fair Leslie Armond Kathryn) Lisle James Loyd James N.O Czech DIAL
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