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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1949

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Hickenlooper seeks atom records.

Paris June 1 Western officials near a showdown with Russia as the foreign ministers council debates Berlin transport. Western powers refused in session to hear a 22 man delegation from the German people's congress and pressed Moscow to seek an economic agreement to ease the Soviet zone and halt further blockades.

Joseph E. Dynan Paris Russia Foreign Ministers Council Berlin Germany Andrei Vishinsky German People's Congress Moscow

Westbrook Pegler reports on Whittaker Chambers interview

The piece describes a December 28 1948 interview at Chambers Westminister Maryland farm with three Republican members and two investigators from the old committee. Chambers details Soviet espionage in the 1930s and the Rosenbleitt doctor connection.

Truman House Committee Old Thomas Committee Whittaker Chambs Westinster Stas House Representatives Gofre Chambs Federal Grand Jury New York Truu Congress Indt Robert E. Strijsing William A. Wheeler Donald F. Appell State Department Mundt Gibers Swere Ulrich Walter Thim Philip Rosenbleitt

Farm Bureau Plans Big Meeting in Hotel Virginia

Ouachita parish farm bureau president F G Studdai has announced a large gathering at 10 a m June 3 in Hotel Virginia. Fourteen parishes of the Fifth congressional district will be represented with Malcolm Doherty of the bureau participating. The session aims to discuss the new federal control plan and update members on operation plans. A membership drive is included in the program.

F. G. Studdai Ouachita Parish Farm Bureau Sident Source Farm Bureau Hotel Virginia Malcolm Doherty

Bank President Wounded. Suspect Die in Jasper Shootout

In Jasper Arkansas, J. W. Moore, 62, bank president, was critically wounded on the courthouse lawn. Albert Mayer, 34, a former Chicago resident, fled into the courthouse and was killed by Sheriff Burdine after a gunfight. Mayer had threatened a $10,000 demand in aCrazy letter signed from Jasper.

Jasper Ark Ozark Mountain J. W. Moore Newton County Harrison Albert Mayer Chicago Roland Moore Mayer Russell Burdine Burdine Burding Roscoe Phillips Phillips

Wilson Predicts High Production Readiness Shortage Cited

A 1920s era industrial outlook quotes Wilson forecasting high production in the near term but warns of shortages and weak inventories. He cites government spending and ongoing adjustments in production, inventory control, and prices across industries. Continued discussion appears on Fifteenth Page.

Bo Fen

Ellender seeks quick interior decision on oyster deaths

Senator Ellender of Louisiana urged the interior department to end a long running dispute over oyster mortality. He said a rapid, decisive finding is needed to stop losses suffered by oyster growers and to determine whether oil or other factors cause die offs. Ellender criticized departmental bickering and urged one clear conclusion to restore progress in the industry.

Washington Ellender Louisiana Interior Department Senate Aloyes

Bolivian Reservists Mobilized as Mine Clash Rages

Reports say Bolivian army controls the scene as reservists aged 19 to 50 are mobilized amid a state of civil war declared by the government. In mine riots at Patino group sites near Hua nnui, 200 troops faced 2000 miners using dynamite in assaults on officials and workers.

LA Paz Bolivia High Andes Argentina Peru Chile Patino Group Siglo Veinte National Revolutionary Movement Huanuni Howard

Sitdown strike ends as teacher resigns over withheld funds

Atlanta June 1. Dr. Willie Melmoth Bomar a 54 year old Glenwood Ga home economics teacher began a sitdown strike to recover 65.78 deducted for retirement fund to pay cancer treatment. She resigned after Wheeler County Supt Fulford accepted and J L Yaden promised to refund once confirmation arrived.

Atlanta Willie Melmoth Bomar Glenwood State Teachers’ Retirement Board J. L. Yaden Bomar Wheeler County T. C. Fulford Yaden Columbia University

Truman to Speak at Little Rock War Memorial Dedication

President Truman will deliver a major speech at 3 30 p m on June 11 in Little Rock during the 35th division reunion for the dedication of a war memorial He departs Washington June 10 at 12 30 p m on the Independence and returns after events June 11 in the Central Standard Time area.

Washington White House Truman Little Rock Charles G. Ross Independence

Poore Dies in Death Cell After Electric Chair Threat

J W Poore condemned for the murder of A H Hover in Laguna Beach was found bleeding to death in his Jackson Mississippi cell at 7 15 am He used a safety razor blade and coroner's jury ruled death by own action An open Bible with John 3 16 circled and four sealed notes were found Poore had attempted suicide before and claimed innocence while expressing gratitude to jail staff and evangelists Continued on Fifteenth Page.

Jackson Miss J. W. Poore L. H. McNair McNair Poore John South Decatur Ala Lucille Kelyn Liberty St Adrian Mich Arizona Payton J. C. Landrum A. H. Hover Laguna Beach Calif Hover Ovett Ellisville

Veterans Pension Bill Approved by House in Senate Move

The House passed a World War I and II veterans pension bill and sent it to the Senate after deleting an unable to work provision. The measure, costing about 65 billion dollars in future years, replaces the current pension rules and eliminates the unemployability clause amid a swift two hour debate.

Washington House Senate Veterans’ Committee Rankin D.-Miss Veterans Committee Budget Bureau

Louisiana Tourists Boosted by State Advertising Drive

Louisiana's tourism push by the commerce and industry department shows early gains with 15,999 visitors to the capitol tower in four months, up from 29,172 last year. Visitors average 4.9 days, spend about 8.92 dollars daily, and surveys reflect praise for food and hospitality despite tax and traffic complaints.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Department of Commerce and Industry G. C. Ducote Ducote

Atlantic Pact Put Behind Labor Bill in Senate

President Truman says the North Atlantic pact remains secondary to labor legislation in the Senate timetable. Senator Vandenberg urges swift committee action to aid Acheson at Paris, while Democratic leaders push Taft Hartley repeal and civil rights measures. Public sentiment grows over slow progress this session.

Washington Truman Senate State Department Charles G. Ross Vandenberg Rmich Foreign Relations Committee Acheson Paris Ross Lucas Illinois Congress Philip Murray Democratic Policy Committee Murray

130 Jailed in Reuther Probe

Detroit authorities launched a sweeping crackdown amid the Victor Reuther shooting inquiry. About 130 suspects were jailed after raids on gambling dens as police sought links between gambling interests and attacks on Victor and Walter Reuther. The brothers oppose gambling in auto plants and were targets amid past rackets.

Reuther Detroit Victor Reuther Walter Victor C. I. O. United Auto Workers Harry S. Toy Ford Wayne County

Louisiana Asks Court Rehearing on Tideland Suit

Louisiana seeks a rehearing of the tidelands case in the U S supreme court. Attorney General Bolivar Kemp argues Louisiana sovereign immunity prevents suit without consent. The move follows federal government’s request to sue Louisiana and Texas over offshore oil rights.

Washington U. S. Supreme Court Louisiana Bolivar Kemp Texas Kemp

AEC Retains Two 'Bad Risks' Amid Security Scrutiny

Congress hears Carroll L. Wilson say he kept two scientists on the Atomic Energy Commission payroll despite a security officer's findings they were bad risks. Hickenlooper pushes for records, reports and security briefings as Lilienthal faces charges of mismanagement and frequent personnel turnover in 1947 and 1948.

Wilson Washington Carroll L. Wilson Atomic Energy Commission Quebec Hickenlooper Jong Lilienthal Commission AEC E. S.T Chaiman McMahon Lilien

Monroe approves 7 million bond plan for utilities expansion

Monroe voters approve bonds totaling 7 million dollars for municipal utilities over 10 years by a large margin. 915 total votes cast with 844 for and 71 against in popular ballot and 3.58 million to 364 thousand in property values. Ward 3 and Ward 10 support strongly while Precinct 2 Ward 3 narrowly opposes in property value. Bonds issued as needed with funds pledged to specified projects.

Monroe Ward 3 Ward 10 George Breece Frank Cline Johnny Simmons Ford, Bacon and Davis

Louisiana blue baby Nelda Susan Pelt undergoes surgery in Dallas

In Bradford Memorial Hospital for Babies Nelda Susan Pelt a 15 month old from Pitkin Louisiana was wheeled into the operating room for an extended operation expected to last up to six hours. Her parents Delford and Mrs Pelt of Pitkin waited anxiously in the hall as hospital staff noted the child had gained weight and looked better since arrival. Nelda Susan is the second Louisiana blue baby operated on at the hospital this year with the earlier patient Travis Shaw of Converse reportedly recovering. Funds once given to aid Shaw are being reused to help Nelda Susan.

Dallas Nelda Susan Pelt Louisiana Bradford Memorial Hospital Pitkin Lucille Burlew Nelda Susan Delford Pelt Pitkins Nevia Susan Travis Shaw Converse Shreveport Times Shaw

Dr Mitchell to address Neville High School graduation

Neville High School will hold commencement in the auditorium on Wednesday at 8 p m with Dr B F Mitchell of Louisiana State University delivering the address Two salutatories will be given by Mary Wilton McHenry and Edith Haas Charlene Kaplan will give the valedictory The program includes musical numbers prayers and medal and diploma presentations by Mrs Gladys Sperry Morris Haas Jr and Superintendent J M Boyet with the Neville Band providing the recessional

Neville High School B. F. Mitchell Louisiana State University Mary Wilton McHenry Edith Haas Charlene Kaplan Meyerbeer F. K. Hirsch Mary Wilton Mc Henry International House Louisiana Glee Club Clara Hall Noble Cain Madame Jeanette Alan Murray the Holy City Stephen Adams Charles Stratford Cornet Gladys Sperry Fort Miro American Legion Morris Haas, Jr J. M. Boyet Neville Band

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