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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1965
Page
4
Debates over hearings on suspected communist activity trigger clashes from small groups. Chicago saw 40 arrests in a day with 29 in police custody and 11 federal detentions, while testifiers invoked the 5th Amendment. Officials say probes reveal more questions than facts, fueling public unease.
In 1964 American schools rely on 150 million standard tests but education leaders push away from the single IQ measure toward a broader approach. ETS and Carnegie explore national testing, first-graders assessment, and new scoring methods to capture aptitude, language ability, and educational progress while reducing cultural bias.
A Texas Cotton Ginners Association member, Ed Bush, presents a slide lecture and photo series on controlled agriculture. The talk argues farming laws shape results and contrasts Texas markets with southern Russia, focusing on Pecos region dynamics and commodity flow amid political barriers.
The Texan speaker contrasts U S farm policy with Moscow farming shown in slides. He notes government limits on planting beyond set land areas since the 1930s low price era. The Panama Canal opened August 15, 1914.
Washington weighs amending the constitution to shield states from federal pressure on schooling. It argues federal funds are used to coerce compliance and urges a constitutional safeguard as states fear loss of authority over educational processes. The piece cites race desegregation rules and federal funding as central issues.
Debates over Latin American contributions to the Santo Domingo peacekeeping task force. Nicaragua sent 250 troops. Honduras 180. Costa Rica 21 policemen. Brazil 1300 with $11.4 million in equipment. U S military aid totals cited. discussions include the Johnson Doctrine and OAS troop withdrawals as Latin nations coordinate replacements.
The Washington debate over aid to Egypt intensified as a 208 to 187 House vote rejected a GOP amendment linking surplus food shipments to Nasser. Administration officials argued the move would constrain policy while Egypt pursued closer ties with the Soviet bloc and requested up to $500 million in aid over three years. The article notes cooperation with Egyptian leaders, Nazi-era scientists, and rising Arab Communist support, amid broader regional tensions.
Dr James T Nix of New Orleans reports on gallbladder and liver disease among nuns. In 262 communities totaling 116173 members, 1 in 300 women over 18 are nuns. Average age 45 3 years, 99 percent Caucasian. Nuns show gallbladder issues 15 to 20 years later, smaller more numerous stones, and often acute attacks labeled Mother Provincial Syndrome driven by fasting and high fat meals during visits. FE notes dizziness and reader letters discuss heart disease doubts and replies.
The note questions a GU plastic reconstruction on the genitourinary tract aimed at the bladder neck. If performed successfully, the operation would permanently remove the narrowed urethral segment near the bladder opening and end the stricture risk.
MB explains that iodine is used by the thyroid gland and most people obtain iodine from food and iodized salt. Additional amounts from tablets are of no value for the general public and unnecessary unless advised by a clinician.
Suffering reader asks if persistent headaches indicate a serious condition and whether a mail diagnosis is reliable. Medical guidance warns against self diagnosis by correspondence and urges professional evaluation for persistent or worsening symptoms.
A health hint notes that a car seat cushions the back and helps lessen fatigue on long drives. Proper seating may improve posture, reduce strain on the spine, and promote comfortable driving for extended periods.
The Monroe News Star, an independent evening newspaper in Monroe Louisiana, lists staff including Jenny D Ewing publisher Wilton Ewing president William H Bronson president Jack S Campbell general manager Edmund G Brown associate general manager Jack Gates executive editor Dallas Roper managing editor and Associated Press rights. The paper declares impartial news coverage and nonpartisan stance.
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