28 Jan 1960
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1960
Page
1
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City official Howard notes the federal grant outlines a master plan for a new city hall jail auditorium and civic center plus four recreational centers. CFA estimates show studies worth 27700 16150 and 14400 for proposed projects with sites yet to be determined. He stressed the government plans are part of long range planning and not immediate construction.
A 16 year old boy in eighth grade was found guilty of manslaughter in the shotgun death of Charles R. Jenne, 18, at a secluded railroad spur. He will be sentenced February 8, facing a 2 to 21 year prison term after claiming the shooting was meant to scare Jenne who allegedly threatened him.
For the second time this month the U S army relieved a company commander over mistreatment of Korean prostitutes. Capt Thomas H Goode 34 of Suffolk Virginia fined 250 dollars severely reprimanded and relieved of command Co E 2nd Medium Tank Battalion 7th Infantry Division. Earlier Capt John W McEnery 34 of Cheyenne Wyoming was relieved and given a written reprimand for ordering hair clipping of prostitutes.
An Elmore County health scare prompted the closure of all school lunchrooms after an outbreak of infectious hepatitis. Superintendent Ross McQueen reported 62 cases countywide and the health official announced vaccination for about 300 first and second grade pupils.
A House hearing heard that NASA could reach a manned lunar flight by 1965 if sufficient resources are provided. Rep. B. F. Sisk urged full disclosure of information, warning that lack could lead to scrutiny of all authorizations. A committee member noted Congress may oppose funding without more complete data.
Four men at Los Alamos were exposed to nuclear radiation on January 15 when a large jug containing 38 grams of plutonium in nitric acid broke. The spokesman said the plutonium could contaminate the room, but the four workers were unharmed and back on the job. Names were withheld. three were scientists and one a technician.
Four people were killed and 35 injured in a fire at the 18th of March refinery in Mexico City. Riot police arrived after the blaze drew thousands of spectators, as investigators assessed the cause and scope of the disaster.
Tallulah Police Chief Jimmy Rogan urges Madison Parish residents to notify their blood type to keep the donor list up to date for emergencies. The appeal asks as many people as possible to respond to the office with their blood type information.
The United States broke off discussions with the Soviet Union over lend-lease repayment, with Moscow insisting on a trade agreement and long term credits as a package. Officials see potential clues for March disarmament talks and a May summit. The U.S. seeks repayment only on civilian goods valued after the war.
City health officer George M. Uhl reported 109 pneumonia deaths and 18 influenza deaths in January. The Asian flu epidemic has hit 63 and older residents hardest, with 80 deaths in this group as the outbreak wanes.
Katie Ann Creel a 17 year old white girl in Savannah faces life in prison after being convicted for shooting to death Willie Joel Ross also 17. The incident occurred last July 4 on a darkened street when Creel mistook Ross for a former boyfriend who had allegedly beaten her. She testified that she thought Ross was the former boyfriend during the confrontation.
President Eisenhower addressed about 7 000 in Washington praising peace and prosperity under his administration. He rejected Democratic claims of Soviet military superiority and emphasized a balanced budget and private enterprise, drawing strong crowd approval.
LeBleu, an armed escapee from Angola, was recaptured after a spree of thefts in Beauregard and Calcasieu parishes. He fled last night with a shotgun and pistol, entered the Shaw home at about 7 am, released a girl to tell her father at Wade Nolan's store, and was tracked down at a roadblock with Daniels alerting officers.
Dramatic dawn raids in Paris and provinces target Algerian settlers amid growing revolt. De Gaulle, angry at colons, plans a stronger stand after reports he would fly to Algiers to quell the uprising. Insurgents linked to MP 18 and MP 13, with leaders in Algiers, threaten secession and wider conflict.
In Portland at a Dinner with Ike event, Secretary Gates warned that no aggressor can disable the United States and its allies deterrent power. He noted the Soviets may enjoy temporary superiority in long range missiles over the next three years but emphasized that a surprise attack would not cripple US retaliatory forces.
In Algiers the USS Information Library on Rue Michelet was plastered with signs declaring Algeria will remain French and beware of false news. The scene near barricades showed no anti American sentiment as a friendly crowd gathered around the library, a short distance from the protests.
Shirley Jean Havens asked the President last November which party to join. A letter from the President promised a fuller answer. The Havens, living in suburban Arvada, have two children, William Jr. and Cinthia, with husband employed by a plumbing firm. Both have not registered to vote.
The Black and Tan faction of the Mississippi GOP attacked party status, drafting a statement rejecting segregation and saying it reflects the national party. Led by Perry Howard, the group contends its members have 93 years of service and aided the national GOP ticket.
Wilentz described the case as involving Thaddies a 29 year old Black maid and Morris Michael of Newark a cab driver. Both were bound and shot in the temple in a similar fashion. Evidence weighs against robbery or sexual attack as motives.
Sylvester Lewis, 26, Monroe, pleaded guilty in Fourth District Court to two counts of forgery and received five-year parish jail terms on each count, to run concurrently with three one-year terms for theft by check. Judge David I. Garreett presided.
UPI reports the Edison Electric Institute says last week total electric energy production reached a new all time peak of 14.523 billion kilowatt hours signaling strong demand.
In memory remembrance flowers offered by Mary's Flower Shop at 318 North 2nd. Sprays priced at 5 and 7.50 dollars. Wreaths at 10 and 15 dollars. Card enclosed and delivery available. Flowers by wire through F.T.D. Call FA 3-3494. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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