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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1960
Page
2
The last official act of R. Dean Farr veteran clerk of court for Quachita parish was to swear in his successor B S McRaney. The ceremony occurred in the clerks office with a large crowd observing.
The ruling honors Florida and Texas historic three mile limits while Louisiana and others face federal reversion of offshore wells. Interior leasing revenue hits 308 million dollars as boundaries may zigzag from mainland to outer reefs. Attorney General and Justice dissent discuss boundary mechanics and potential future action.
The Senate judiciary committee approved measures to abolish the state voting machine board and place the voting custodian under constitutional officers. Critics from 18 church, women's, and civic groups condemned the move calling it tamper prone and suggesting the administration may not remain elective.
NASA administrator James Webb faced Senate questioning over the U2 spy plane incident and NASA statements. He said the CIA cleared substantive facts, that NASA planned to answer questions, and that all U.S. planes are likely grounded.
Senator Russell Long of Louisiana condemns Defense Department and National Science Foundation patent policies. He says billions are spent to fund research then given to private firms under exclusive monopolies, comparing it to a penny ante Teapot Dome scandal. He urges reform to end public taxation funding private privilege.
Socialist spokesmen said resignations may be handed to House Speaker Ichiro Kiyoase June 6 or 7 but could be pigeonholed if public reaction turns unfavorable. Kishi's Liberal Democrats hold enough seats to keep the lower house in session, while leftist groups plan demonstrations against the treaty ahead of Eisenhower's June 19 visit amid security concerns and political tension in Tokyo. Reuters reports note rumors of troop deployment plans and a mixed response from Japan's press and international groups.
A legislative panel move to form a committee to probe parish school board finances passed the House as lawmakers debate financial accountability. Senate and House actions include potential voting age changes and election administration measures, with several bills killed in committee.
Louisiana segregation leader Willie Rainach declined to serve on Gov. Jimmie Davis new sovereignty commission saying promises were broken. He accused Davis of changing terms from a one man panel to an all man group and removing Rainach from naming his own legal counsel. Rainach said he would pursue anti‑integration efforts independently.
The White House said Mrs Mamie Eisenhower is in Walter Reed Army Hospital for treatment of an acute asthmatic bronchitis attack. Press secretary James Hagerty reported she entered the hospital Tuesday afternoon and that doctors expect continued observation.
A congressional inquiry found that Burleson claimed a 12 dollar daily allowance for 84 of 88 days from October to December 1958, including holidays, while investigations into his official duties were cited. Speaker Rayburn overruled public access to vouchers after a reporter entered the disbursing room, prompting Burleson to seek party guidance on tightening procedures.
Reports say she is as comfortable as possible and improving after admission. A slight fever and customary treatment are noted. doctors list the illness as acute asthmatic bronchitis, an upper respiratory ailment, without further symptoms described.
A run off election wrap up mentions A 2C Travis L Jordan home on leave from Lowry Air Force Base and set to join Eglin AFB Florida after 42 weeks of tech school. Monroe Chamber of Commerce to host a June 7 goodwill tour meeting at the Virginia Hotel board room. Robert Earl Smith earns bachelor of arts candidacy at Phillips University with commencement today. Ouachita Red Cross chapter hosts open house and officer elections Thursday 4 to 6 at 200 South Grand Street to mark the 43rd anniversary with 13 new board seats.
A northeast Texas city, 30 miles south of Bonham, saw a fire on one side of a duplex start by lightning. Heavy rains caused high water to block streets on Greenville's east side for a time.
A group of election bills led by Martin saw some retained for study while others were rejected or approved. A bill granting aid to illiterate voters was turned down amid fraud concerns. The committee favored secrecy in absentee voting and approved several measures on precinct limits, notification by postcard, extended absentee voting, and higher registrar pay. One proposal tied to dependent children aid passed committee.
New Orleans Major General Raymond F Hufft announced that Louisiana Air National Guard units totaling 900 personnel will conduct summer field training at Gulfport Mississippi England Air Force Base Alexandria and Florida Patrick Air Force Base. The 159th Air Defense Fighter Group starts Jun 12 in Gulfport. The 236th Airways and Flight Communications to England AFB Alexandria Jun 12, followed by 122nd Weather Flight on Jul 17. The 214th Ground Electronics EIS Squadron trains at Patrick AFB Cape Canaveral Aug 13.
About one third of Americans reside within or near the 15 largest U.S. cities, reflecting high urbanization and regional clustering of population.
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