Ten Die Violently in Louisiana Fatalities Rise
A series of fatal incidents across Louisiana include a stabbing in Monroe leaving Clyde Mitchell in custody, a heart stab wound to an unnamed victim, a fatal car crash near Breaux Bridge injuring several, an Orleans collision killing Wilfred Donald, and a drowning near Cameron. A three month old child smothered by a plastic bag in New Orleans, plus multiple other fatal crashes in Mansura Baton Rouge and New Orleans, mark a deadly weekend.
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Monroe
Cameron
Cynthia Herd
New Orleans
Alvin Michot
Mansura
Baton Rouge
Bobby Watson
Gertrude Bolger Nunez
Long's Uncle Huey languishes. senate hears plea overburden
Doctor says 63 year old Huey Long Jr. faces health breakdown from overwork. Two nurses stayed with him for safety as support care continues with no specific treatment. Sen. Russell B. Long defends his uncle against pressures and bi partisan fighting in Louisiana legislature. Lt. Gov. Lether Frazar acts as governor as legal maneuvering circumscribes Long's bid to regain the governorship.
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Russell B. Long
Louisiana
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Earl Long
Huey Long
Baton Rouge
Lether Frazar
Frazar
Lewis accuses Eisenhower of meddling in steel talks
UMW president John L. Lewis charges President Eisenhower with interfering in steel wage negotiations and backing steel magnates over workers. He accuses the White House of breaking its labor policy and using prestige to influence the dispute, while urging wage increases to counter inflation.
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Washington
UPI
John L. Lewis
Eisenhower
United Mine Workers
UMW
White House
Long drama as senator seeks speech on governor health
Senator Russell Long faced an uproar as he attempted to address a joint session about Gov. Earl Long’s health. A chaotic scene ended with the Senate voting unanimously to hear him and Long returning to the floor amid urging from fellow lawmakers.
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Gov. Long
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Lafayette
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Orleans
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Jasper Smith
Caddo
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Ouachita
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Bossier
Tessier
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Russell Long
U.S
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Bogalusa
Senate
Rep. T. T. Fields
Union
Sen. W. M. Rainach
Summerfield
Rainach
Rep. Smith
Tibetan Rebels Freed by Chinese Troops in Peiping Release
Chinese troops have released 515 Tibetan rebels, according to a Peiping Radio broadcast monitored in London. The report said 96 Tibetans were freed Saturday after promising to turn over a new leaf.
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London
UPI
Peiping
Allies Urge Reds To Halt Threats Against West Berlin
Western diplomats press Moscow to lift threats to West Berlin as Khrushchev rejects Berlin terms. Herter warned Gromyko that Eisenhower would skip a summit without a Berlin pledge. Khrushchev called Western offers devoid of negotiable elements and likened concessions to horse trading.
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Reds
W. Berlin
300 Killed On Roads Sets New Memorial Record
A holiday traffic toll rises across several states with multiple fatal crashes. Crown Point Indiana sees a mother and four children killed in a car wreck. Northampton New York reports a two car head on collision killing four. A burglary at a W F Beal store in Shreveport yields 3808 dollars.
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Delware
Idaho
New Hampshire
Vermont
Washington
Indiana
Crown Point
Ind
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Bedford
Northampton
N.Y
Area Money Bills On Shaky Ground
Monroe area reports show money bills stalled as measures for 3000 dollars for West Carroll Produce Association and 100000 for Franklin Parish Health unit fail. Rep Spencer Myrick and Sen Ralph King spoke for the measures but gained no support. Finance Commissioner James S Reily awaits explanation of funds for teacher pay raise. House passes bill to implement 1958 salary schedule but Gov Long said he would veto it. Lt Gov Lether Frazar as acting governor may decide the fate.
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Monroe
West Carroll Produce Association
Franklin Parish
Spencer Myrick
Oak Grove
Ralph E. King
Winnsboro
James S. Reily
House
Far K. Long
Long
Berlin Talks Open as Powers Seek Summit Accord
The Soviets insist on ending the Berlin occupation and a demilitarized free city with separate peace pacts, while Western ministers expect a firm pledge from Gromyko not to alter Berlin’s status or push the West out. The Pilgrims introduced All Fours, the first card game in America, with New England families still playing it today.
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Germany
Gromyko
Soviet Union
Pilgrims
America
New England
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