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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1960
Page
1
Washington report notes a broad gain in material well being across groups. The 243 page message adds 20 pages of tables showing postwar progress since 1946 in vacations auto ownership consumption spending insurance degrees and stock ownership backed by the Council of Economic Advisers.
New York UPI report quotes Rep. Craig Hosmer about a potential Soviet attack plan. He warns 60 to 100 million Americans could be killed in initial strikes and ensuing actions. He describes a strategy of terror, selective genocide, and limited initial casualties to provoke mass surrender.
Washington reports undersecretary of state for political affairs Livingson T Merchant told the House Space Committee that the Soviet Union gained prestige by being first in space and its claims have overshadowed U S achievements. He urged a balanced view noting substantial U S progress and said Congress may fund more space programs than requested. He also criticized Soviet propaganda while praising U S international cooperation efforts. Eisenhower asked 802 million dollars for space in the current year.
Secretary Brucker outlined overseas U.S. forces across Germany Korea and elsewhere with STRAC units ready to move and noted mobility relies on air and sea lift. He described a joint Army Air Force drill Puerto Pino Big Salm to test mobilization capabilities. Merchant rebutted Soviet propaganda while acknowledging space progress by the USSR and promising U.S. space leadership.
Prison officials invited the Southern Illinois Editorial Association to hold its annual winter meeting behind bars at Menard State Penitentiary in Illinois. The editors accepted the offer.
In a London Times excerpt from his memoirs Sir Anthony Eden portrays himself as shaping backchannel talks during the 1955 Geneva summit. He says he pressed Eisenhower and Soviet leaders to ease tensions over the offshore islands and notes Washington’s pledge to defend Formosa if needed.
Wolfe describes a pattern of marriage and divorce starting in 1932 in Vincennes Indiana and continuing through Hollywood. He plans to marry again in Las Vegas where he will manage a hotel and pursue his 18th wife. He warns that divorce is easy and a bad habit.
Dunbar's restaurant owner James J. Planche Jr says police kept the reservations book for a week after Dr Rosamond McMillan was found dead. The Dec 3 and Dec 18 entries show a "Mrs McMillan" dining for two with Dr McMillan's home phone. a male companion could not be identified. Defense notes a third person seen with McMillan in Baton Rouge the night of the killing.
The report notes a looming fiscal 1962 budget surplus of seven to eight billion dollars, enabling possible debt repayment and tax cuts. It warns a recession in 1960 or 1961 could dampen tax gains. It also highlights aims for annual debt reduction and mentions Eisenhower urging price cuts in steel and auto sectors facing foreign market declines.
The roll call shows 34 Democratic and 16 Republican senators voting for the amendment while 21 Democrats and 18 Republicans opposed it. Supporters say the amendment is essential as in about a third of states a primary nomination equates to election.
Eight students at Northeast State College will receive commissions January 29 in the Little Theatre on campus as they complete the military science ROTC curriculum. Lt. Col. Howard P. Landry will present the commissions to recipients Donald J. Crocker and others from Monroe Winnsboro and Delhi.
A second Caravelle crash in Turkey, aboard a Pfizer engineer en route to Cairo, a Canadian woman Mariella Laurienden and two Britons among 35 passengers. The aircraft from Stockholm via Copenhagen Düsseldorf Vienna Istanbul crashed near Ankara due to technical failure, killing many and leaving three survivors.
Monroe residents hear Marvin Hill outline plans for city wide zoning by the Monroe Quachita Regional Planning Commission. A zoning ordinance drafted by Arch Winter of Mobile will be studied tonight and Thursday at City Hall before council review with public hearings planned.
The official noted Japan will take on aid burden and is the second largest U S customer. He cited ample possibilities for expanding economic and trade relations for mutual benefit and mentioned plans to relax controls on imports of raw wool and raw cotton, about 20 percent of total imports.
Oregon faced a heavy snow storm that blocked minor roads and stranded families. Three men collapsed and died while shoveling snow prompting health officials to urge caution. Police paused meter maid duties as vehicles remained stalled. mountain resorts reported good skiing at Mount Hood.
In Marksville Louisiana Avoyelles Parish endures a cold wave as a United Gas Co mains feeder breaks leaving homes and most schools without heat. Repairs scheduled. five parish schools with butane heating remain open.
Marys Flower Shop promotes anniversary gifts with roses and carnations by the dozen, vase arrangements, and assorted blooms. Delivery available with card enclosure and satisfaction guaranteed. Call FA 3-3494 for delivery on the proper day in Monroe.
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