13 Jul 1954
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1954
Page
1
The passage proposes removing public school buildings buses and other property to permit a system of private schools using state constructed facilities with state paid tuition. Legislative approval would let people vote on the amendment and, if a majority approves, insert it into the constitution. Governor White believes voters will approve whatever the committee and Legislature propose.
The opponent of Cerio dW rads i ed Fron First Bases governor candidate Turner delivered his withdrawal to William Cordell, secretary of the State Election Board, as disputes over campaign spending and ballot placement surfaced. Shapard indicated Kerr and Turner remain the top two vote getters and said he would seek a writ of mandamus to appear on the ballot.
A proposal continues from the initial funding phase to support construction while limiting actions to equalizing teacher salaries. It notes that tax increases would be required to fund any expansion and suggests that if schools were abolished the state could sell or lease assets under the amendment.
Gov Dan Thornton of Colorado said Eisenhower asked governors to propose ideas for a national highway system while retaining primary state responsibility. Fin e expressed cautious acceptance but noted some statements were not convincing. At a state dinner Nixon read notes and Eisenhower cancelled a personal appearance due to a death in his family.
The Monroe city council reviewed surfacing bids for Beauregard and other streets and awarded or took under advisement bids for Kentwood Drive Spencer and Frances Place. Departments filed bids for police and fire uniforms and air conditioners from Baker’s Massey and Walter Reed Refrigeration. National Guard funding request also discussed.
The 21st birthday case notes Thorne feared death before October and asked for a full investigation. Dr. Leon blamed depressive effects of narcotics sleeping potion and wood alcohol with a possibility of a second person administering drugs. A toxicology panel found no poisons in quantities to cause death after microscopic tissue and organ sample analysis.
Daily flood stage readings show rises and falls across stations including Baton Rouge New Orleans Memphis and Vicksburg with changes ranging up to 0.7 feet. Records indicate a fall at several locations while others report rises underscoring persistent river flooding conditions.
Alabama officials review reports of a surge in ballots labeled blind cast by voters who need assistance to vote. The inquiry focuses on how ballots were completed and whether procedures followed accessibility rules.
Yarborough on his TV show accuses border bosses of backing Allan Shivers for governor C Woodrow Laughlin for district judge and Archer Parr for state representative. He claims Shivers denounces border bossism in North Texas while making secret deals in South Texas. He pledges no promises to George Parr or others to change actions.
Fontenot predicts higher tax collection with magnets attracting industry to the state while assistant budget director Harvey Rester warns the forecast may be overly optimistic.
If patches of dirt on floors resist a dry mop rub them with fine steel wool moistened with turpentine. Do not over scrub and work in a gentle circular motion to lift stubborn soil without damaging the surface.
FT BRAGG NC The Army massed the 82nd Airborne Division for a dress review to show Pentagon officials a mobile striking force. About 17 500 men plus thousands of support troops and new atomic age weapons including a 280 mm nuclear cannon, Honest John rockets and tank battalions witnessed a capsule demonstration of vertical envelopment. Secretary of Defense Wilson canceled Detroit funeral duties to attend.
Officials announced the 150th anniversary of the Acadian exile from Nova Scotia to Louisiana as the theme for Opelousas Yambilee to be held October 5 to 7, 1954. The article also notes a tip on keeping picnic sandwiches fresher by sealing wax paper edges with a hot iron.
Three Monroe youths including James Bohannon 17 were arrested Tuesday for burglary tied to the Ace Department Store theft. Two juveniles were sent to juvenile authorities with the case to be heard in juvenile court after clothing was found under a house and linked to the 723 DeSiard Street store owned by Verna Lingefelter of West Monroe.
Tolbert reported a burglary with 11 pairs of denim trousers 25 pairs of men's shorts 37 sport shirts and one pair of shoes stolen from the store. The incident adds to local crime concerns and prompts increased security measures.
The market at Ben ton Harbor Michigan claims the title of the largest open air fruit market. It distributes produce to 567 cities across 28 states.
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