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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1954
Page
1
The First Methodist Church hosts the annual gathering with busy registration desks manned by young women. Dr. Alfred H. Freeman, a Methodist conference preacher, presents a series of nightly sermons with themes including The Highest Pulpit Supposing Candles in the Wind and God Doesn't Get Tired.
Attendees gathered with enthusiasm as the Louisiana Methodist conference continued beyond noon without exact counts. One room houses denomination books while another showcases clippings, with Georgia Daily providing daily updates.
In Bastrop on June 1 a white fish market owner Leon C. Crumpton and his Negro helper Robert Lee Brooks were charged with simple arson after a fire at the Bastrop Fish Market. Bonds set at $2,000 each. Brooks arrested Sunday eve and Crumpton arrested Monday. Brooks allegedly entered via back window, planted incendiary papers, and ignited them. He then reportedly fled to a colored pool hall before returning amid the blaze. Fire officials, sheriff, police, and local fire department assisted.
State health and conservation pages guide residents on preventing forest fires in Louisiana. Tips cover safe debris burning, campfire rules, and reporting suspicious fires to authorities. Public awareness materials emphasize responsible outdoor activity and protecting woodlands.
District Attorney Leander Perez, a key south Louisiana political figure, announced plans to revive the dormant States Rights party in response to Supreme Court rulings on tidelands and school segregation. A meeting of advocates is to be held after Louisiana's legislative session ends on June 10, likely in Jackson, Mississippi, reviving a movement that opposed civil rights efforts and sought to block Truman. The party previously drew support from conservative Democrats across several states.
An eye witness to the Plum Street train auto crash that killed six people on July 3, 1952 testified in U S District Court as the second trial of a 440000 damage suit against Missouri Pacific began after jury selection. Harold Parker, former Plum Street owner, faced questioning by both sides while rail attorney Fred Hudson sought to cast doubt on Parker’s credibility by introducing evidence of prior railroad employment and a federal conviction. Parker’s statement to a railroad claim agent after the incident was read in full.
Federal grand jury in the post office building enters its third week with a possible return on Thursday or Friday, says U.S. District Attorney T. Fitz Hugh Wilson. He notes cases are scheduled and the panel may still be active several days.
A local Black worker, Charlie Davis, is in serious condition at St. Francis sanitarium after an early Tuesday accident at Union Oil Mill in West Monroe. Davis suffered serious arm and hand mangling injuries and was rushed to hospital by Mulhearn Ambulance for emergency treatment.
President Eisenhower urged a crusade of truth to fight communism, calling for more knowledge and less prejudice at a Columbia University anniversary dinner. He warned against would-be censors and demagogues who threaten a free society while stressing national unity against communism.
Pierre June 1 UP Joe Foss a World War II hero and Medal of Honor recipient was heavily favored to win the Republican nomination for governor in Tuesday's primary. Foss, 39, faced Lt. Gov Rex Terry and Attorney Harold O Lund while about 110000 South Dakotans were expected to vote. Mundt ran unopposed in the Senate race amid broader quiet campaigns.
A Louisiana House committee approved two commuter colleges for Negroes and whites in the greater New Orleans area. The decision signals integration efforts in state higher education and addresses desegregation in postwar policy.
Bogalusa police chief said J. B. Lindsley, president of the Washington Bank and Trust Co. for 41 years, died in a Bogalusa hospital last night of pistol wounds related to personal safety concerns.
A House committee votes for further study of Sen. Dayton McCann’s bill to outlaw the Communist Party in Louisiana, signaling continued consideration despite opposition and legal questions.
West Monroe Democratic executive committee appointed Alton P. Burkett to fill the alderman vacancy created by the death of R. A. McNeely after a ruling from the attorney general. Burkett, the closest unsuccessful primaries candidate, was chosen as the voters’ next preference. Amos Hood, secretary, said the decision was the right thing. Jasper E. Jones noted the attorney general’s ruling.
Senate McCarthy hearings stall as McCarthy refuses to hand over the Schine work files citing confidential informants. Chief counsel Roy M. Cohn delivers the cardboard box of materials to Ray H. Jenkins amid questions of completeness while McCarthy insists custody remains with him. The dispute arises during McCarthy's probe into alleged Army favors for Pvt. Schine.
In Geneva on June 1 the Western Big Three discussed a four nation neutral commission to oversee an Indo China truce. Proposed members include the Soviet Union Great Britain Sweden and Switzerland. The plan aims to avoid Communist paralysis seen in Korea while addressing neutrality concerns raised by US official Walter Bedell Smith.
The Coast Guard recovered the body of Ruben Leon Lyles of Picayune Mississippi from Barataria Bay near the Louisiana coast. He worked on the tug Captain Neville and was last reported overboard at 11 15 p m yesterday. A Lifeboat Station crew located the body at 7 30 a m and took it to the Grand Isle Coroner's office.
Forty three law enforcement officers from the Monroe area will receive certificates Thursday at the L S A police in training program graduation. The event, at a local TV station, marks the first year with 319 graduates overall. speakers include Joseph L. Scheuring and Oua chita parish Sheriff Bailey Grant. The program aims to train all state officers and has broad agency cooperation.
Baton Rouge report notes the Senate Finance committee approved the administration’s $41,948,500 institutions bond issue. The vote was 9 to 1 with Sen. Dayton McCann dissenting. The measure has House approval and awaits final passage as the 60 day session proceeds.
A forecast from the local weather bureau indicated possible showers and a frontal passage may cool conditions Tuesday afternoon. The morning high reached 87 degrees with a low of 73 as storms and light rain were expected to move through the area.
Roy M. Cohn told the Army-McCarthy hearings he never pressed to have Pvt. David Schine assigned to the New York area. He maintained Adams was mistaken in claiming Cohn pressured for a New York posting and said the matter was discussed only infrequently.
Monroe issued building permits in May totaling 623 999. The breakdown includes 29 dwelling units valued at 242 160, one church at 45 000, three workshops at 2 800, two garages at 2 600, one lodge hall at 20 405, and 16 additions or repairs worth 311 034. Repairs to Ouachita Parish High School boost the total.
Opening day at Monroe's municipal swimming pool drew a record crowd. Commissioner Wayne Huckaby estimated about 5000 attendees with an extra lifeguard on duty. The Casino pool for Negroes also reported a large Sunday crowd.
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