Soviet Leader Joins Van Cliburn in Washington Song
Prize winner Van Cliburn drew late praise at a Washington reception where Soviet Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan and Russian embassy officials joined the piano. Mikoyan escorted Cliburn to the keys and participated in singing Moscow Nights, alongside Ambassador Mikhail Menshikov and other aides.
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Mikoyan Leaves Washington After Two Weeks of Travel
Soviet Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan departed Washington for Moscow after a 17 day stay. He told reporters gratitude for American hospitality and peace wishes, but criticized Berlin policy and US hard line. Van Cliburn played at a Soviet Embassy event. Mikoyan spoke at the National Press Club claiming Americans desire peace amid lingering Cold War tensions.
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Funds Sought for Area Public Works Projects
Army engineers requested nearly 460000 in planning studies for Louisiana area public works as part of a 3 million dollar FY 1960 budget to Congress. Items include 20000 for Bayou Dorcheat surveys and 26000 for Red River lake and Powhatan studies with additional funds for Pearl River to Bogalusa and southwest Terrebonne navigation. Outside Louisiana are 172000 for Millwood Kansas and 134000 for Broken Bow Oklahoma projects. No funds were provided for a water parity study in Red and Arkansas Rivers.
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Local Delegation Heads to Palsey Meeting in Phoenix
Bobby Pappas president of the Louisiana Cerebral Palsey Association in Monroe will attend a regional gathering with 24 states in Phoenix Arizona this week. He will be joined by Bernice McCoy Don Eliott and Mrs Pappas for the three day session from Friday to Sunday.
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Louisiana Cerebral Palsey Association
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Tobacco research funds grant announced by committee
The tobacco industry research committee announced a new appropriation of 500000 dollars for scientific research in New York.
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New York
UPI
Tobacco Industry Research Committee
Beltone Hearing Glasses Restore Hearing for Woman
A middle aged woman gains improved hearing after Beltone’s electronic test identifies a correctable loss. The demonstration shows precise fitting and dual ear restoration, allowing her to understand speech and locate sounds, benefiting family and social life. 327 Harrison St. FA 5 2363.
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Beltone
Two Druggists Charged In Sale Of Banned Books
Two Monroe druggists Mitchell A. Denoux and R O Pierce faced obscenity charges after warrants were issued by the police. Denoux posted 200 bond and Pierce 400 as they await municipal court trial on Friday January 30. County officials in Madisonville Tennessee consider new jail after judge rules old facility unfit for habitation.
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Madisonville,tenn
UPI
James Witt
Draft Orders Break Strike In Argentina
Buenos Aires residents returned to work after a predawn government order drafted transport workers into the army and threatened courts martial. The nationwide walkout led by Peronista and Communist unions began Monday to press for wage increases amid Frondizi’s austerity plan.
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Argentina
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Peron
United States
Orleans Lunch Inquiry In New Orleans By Legislative Committee
Rep Lawrence Gibbs of Monroe and Sen Ralph King of Winnsboro travel to New Orleans for a three day hearing of a special legislative committee on the school lunch program. The meeting opens at the New Orleans School Board office and follows a dispute between James S. Reily and Shelby M. Jackson over lunch budgets.
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Lawrence Gibbs
Monroe
Ralph E. King
Winnsboro
New Orleans
Monroe Ouachita panel discusses housing code and engineer hire
The Monroe Ouachita Regional Planning Commission postponed action on a housing code to its next meeting while urging the City Council to hire an city engineer. The panel reviewed code structure and enforcement limits, noting overcrowding issues and future construction standards.
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Monroe - Ouachita
W. L
Jack) Howard
D. H. Rodriguez
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Summer
First bull calf born since 1955 boosts Elk herd count
In Richmond Virginia the elk herd at the Richmond Quartermaster Depot has grown to eight members with the birth of the first bull calf since 1955 marking a notable expansion for the post.
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Richmond Quartermaster Depot
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