02 Jun 1959
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1959
Page
1
The Berlin dispute centers on charges of Communist subversion and propaganda. Officials report little progress in private talks as Andrew Berding notes minimal gains toward a solution.
In Nicaragua, an invasion near Santo Tomas and a second air assault near Mata Galpa were repelled by National Guard forces. Somoza claimed the second raid was nearly finished while authorities consider seeking OAS intervention. The Costa Rican airliner theft is traced to Victor Rivas Gomez.
Frazar's decision followed talks with state fiscal officials including Commissioner James S. Reily. Before this session Long's budget committee urged 75 percent implementation and the governor at first concurred.
Family members and doctors discuss Governor Long being taken to Texas for psychiatric care as he resists treatment. Dr Truslow notes no violence, while nurses guard him after a restless night. Sen Russell Long and others press for the governor to accept care amid political turmoil in Louisiana.
Acting Gov. Frazar faces a record 477 million general spending bill with 17 million extra for teacher raises added by election-minded legislators. The administration seeks a straight path as Long’s illness looms, while Sen. Rayburn notes the tough political climate and the need for steady leadership.
Col. Wilson B. Matthews of the Birmingham Ordnance District brings a complete Army missile display to Monroe. The lobby exhibit shows scaled models from the Dart A anti tank weapon to the Jupiter the largest at 60 feet long. A satellite model and guidance electronics highlight advances in automation and civilian applications. The Monroe Chamber will provide brochures and the display moves to Shreveport tomorrow.
Two pairs of pure white swans arrived in Monroe and are placed in Bernstein Park to be inspected on the pond. Confederate Memorial Day is observed in eleven Dixie states with district courts and parish offices closed. Major John B. Whitfield and Lt. Gov Carroll Gartin are set to speak at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association convention in Jackson on June 15.
The proposal lists district by district salary changes and increases. Parishes including Rapides DeSoto Sabine Calcasieu Cameron Iberville Pointe Coupee West Baton Rouge East Feliciana Jefferson Bossier Webster Caldwell La Salle and others see adjustments from present salaries with notable rises such as Jefferson Parish up 5 740 and Calcasieu Cameron up 1 500.
A propane gas truck and a tanker collided on Route 122 near Red Church causing a massive explosion. Disturbing scenes unfolded as bystanders and two school buses were endangered. eight or nine people died while many injured. Police blocked traffic as firefighters fought the blaze for about 30 minutes.
A six member group objected to a joint session call with Rep. Ford Stinson of Bossier Parish arguing only the Legislature may convene jointly. House Speaker Angelle teased Stinson about voting for Sen. Long for governor, while speculation swirled that Gov. Long’s fourth term bid would be affected by illness.
Police said thieves aimed to burn open a bank vault containing 140000 dollars on Sunday in Micham England but ran out of acetylene fuel.
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