31 Jul 1952
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1952
Page
1
The letter complains that Pegler writes too long and heavy on unions civil rights and income tax. It mocks his cosmic style and suggests readers prefer lighter material and humor to keep advertisers engaged.
Egypt's former king Farouk told over 100 reporters on Capri today that he is no longer a rich man and denies taking a fortune with him when ousted. He said he may stay on Capri for now and offered no plans for his future residence.
New board members Tom H. Scott Anna Gray Noe E F Jones Floyd Martin and William Gannaway took the oath in Ohua chita parish clerk of court office from Deputy Clerk Bill Downey. They will hold their first official meeting in August.
Six Swedish Communists were convicted of selling vital defense secrets to Russia. Fritiof Enbom and Gjersvold received life imprisonment at hard labor. Martin Komn earned seven years. Arthur Karlsson and Fr Larsson received lighter sentences. An acquittal was recorded for one defendant.
Dwaine Smith 3 of Selman Field is diagnosed with paralytic polio and listed as the parish's 16th polio case this year. Juliana Ellerbe is reported to have non paralytic polio, according to health officials and the Alexandria polio center.
Plans are underway for the annual outing of the retail division of the Chamber of Commerce set for August 28 at Fink's Hideaway. Co chairs are David C. Silverstein and C. D. McAdams. Reservations via the Chamber office in the Virginia hotel.
The new council met to set its first priorities focusing on legislative procedures, public education, and the highway system. Members emphasized gathering fuller information to aid future laws and operations.
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur accepted the chairmanship of Remington Rand Inc. in New York. James H. Rand announced the appointment after offering the post nearly three years ago. MacArthur will retain his Army rank on an unassigned basis, likened to Eisenhower at Columbia University.
Five year old Louis Paul Jr. climbed into an icebox next door while his cat Maud rode as passenger. Locked inside nearly suffocating he collapsed before being freed by his mother who performed artificial respiration. A physician said the boy would be all right after the scare.
U S B29s conducted the largest overnight raid of the Korean war against the Oriental Light Metals plant near Sinuiju, bombing 630 tons on the 122 acre site and adjoining troop areas. Sixty three unescorted bombers faced heavy anti aircraft fire and defended targets, with one gunner credited for a downed night fighter.
Washington observes that national campaigns this year will be the costliest and best financed in U S history. Spending will reach into the millions as campaigns grow elaborate, aided by loopholes in federal law. Arthur Summerfield said Republicans aim to build a winning plan and staff for Eisenhower and other candidates.
The Army says Maj. Gen. Robert W. Grow did not write the Soviet portrayed lines and that Reds distorted many notes. The diary excerpts helped convict Grow at court martial, with the Army releasing only selective, non prejudicial portions while most of the journal remains top secret.
U S military efforts since 1946 to bolster Iran’s defenses have failed amid Nationalist pressure for the removal of American missions. Iran’s position as key to Middle East security draws concern from Maj. Gen. William H. Arnold and Turkish officials who warn Soviet routes could bypass Turkish forces via Iran, threatening Suez defense.
In New Orleans Dr George S Long brother of Earl Long heads a three man push for runoff berths in the Eighth District race while Earl Long backs him The primary results show Willis leading LeBlanc in the Third District with 23 756 to 22 832 and contest likely Hebert Boggs Brooks Passman incumbents win Morrison unopposed in Sixth Lavade retires in Seventh and Allen does not seek reelection.
The Associated Press reports Republicans press civil rights issues to attack the Democratic ticket of Stevenson and Sparkman. Lodge criticizes the party for not advancing civil rights while Nixon says Sparkman is pro Truman and not a true Southern candidate. The 1952 split echoes Truman era civil rights struggles.
The Monroe El Dorado area Air Force Reserve inventory is complete with 613 civilian reservists' records updated. Col Solomon S Snyder reported 14 listed elsewhere and 133 who moved away with no forwarding address located thanks to strong local cooperation from reservists civic leaders and industry partners.
Connecticut tobacco and potato farmers authorize Cambridge rainmakers to seed clouds as drought relief. A special Ellington meeting will seek backing, while Worcester County farmers request permission to seed clouds. The drought has cost farmers millions, with rainfall valued at a million dollars per inch.
Mrs. Leonora Hebert Powell 47 wife of prominent Tallulah businessman and parish police jury member died after a long illness. Funeral Friday at 3 p.m. in Tallulah Methodist Church with Rev. A. A. McKnight officiating. Survived by husband William F. Powell a son Richard, mother Mrs. Guffie Hebert, brother Clyde Hebert Jacksonville Fla. Pallbearers named E. E. Shambline T. G. Smith Woodrow Cagnolatti Claude Searles John F. Olvey G. R. Whetstone.
The Third Battalion of the 199th Infantry Louisiana National Guard will hold a kickoff barbecue at 7:30 p.m. in Bernstein Park. The event precedes Sunday departure for the North Camp Pork annual encampment. Invited guests include Lt Col Walter J. Johnson and General Joseph Redding. battalion and company commanding officers are listed.
Mrs. Mary White, 29, is killed by seven shots while fleeing to a neighbor’s house. Junious White, 29, surrenders and is jailed for murder, claiming she used voodoo charms to compel his love and describing threats of poisoning.
Mississippi Democrats debate endorsing Eisenhower or Stevenson as five factions vie for influence. In Jackson, rival camps clash over post Chicago convention strategies while Republicans also split, with factions backing Eisenhower and Taft amid shifting loyalties and seating disputes.
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