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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1957

Page

2

Exercise Good For Human Hearts Not Overdone Warns Doctor

Dr. J. W. Wilce of Columbus reports a 20 year study of 237 American athletes showing that most can exercise safely if adjusted to the individual. People with preexisting heart conditions may worsen with strenuous activity. infections and past illnesses influence heart response, not a fixed athletic heart.

Alton L. Blakeslee Science Reporter New York J. W. Wilce Columbus Ohio Wilce

Britain to Cut Hydrogen Bomb Tests in Pacific

Britain plans to halve its hydrogen bomb tests in the South Pacific amid rising public opposition. After two successful detonations near Christmas Island, a third set for this week may be the final blast, with scientists stating no further tests are needed.

London Britain South Pacific Christmas Island Pacific Harold Macmillan

U. S. Urged to Join Baghdad Pact by Pakistan Leaders

Pakistan pushes for U S to join the Baghdad Pact at a ministerial council meeting. Iran and Pakistan leaders express hope United States will join fully soon as Britain Turkey Iran Iraq Pakistan lead the alliance formed to deter Soviet influence. The U S has joined the pact's Military Committee and supports the group’s goals.

Karachip Pakistan United States H. S. Suhrawardy Manoucher Eghbal Iran Alliance Egypt Middle East Britain Turkey Iraq

State College offers 389 publications free to readers

Brookings South Dakota State College experiment station makes 389 publications available at no charge to the public, inviting researchers teachers and residents to request copies for study and reference.

Brookings, S. D South Dakota State College

Two Charged In Auto Collisions

Reckless driving charges were filed against Marion Bonds and others after two separate Monroe accidents injuring a 12 year old Jackson girl and an adult man. The girl Clare Lee Bonds suffered a bruised head in a collision at Louisville Avenue and North Fourth Street. Another driver, Peggy S. McDonald, was involved. Marion Bonds faces reckless driving charges and both vehicles were towed. Cornelius O Clark, a 34 year old Negro, sustained a chest injury and was hospitalized by Mulhearn ambulance. Also, missionary Merlin Hicks arrived in New Orleans for treatment of an undetermined disease after serving as general secretary of religious education for the Southern Baptist Convention in Chile.

Monroe Clare Lee Bonds Jackson Miss Louisville Avenue North Fourth Street Peggy S. McDonald Valencia Marion B. Bonds E. Hamilton Street Cornelius O. Clark Jackson Street Conway Memorial Hospital Mulhearn Ambulance Service New Orleans Chile Baptist Hospital Merlin Hicks Hicks Southern Baptist Convention

Monroe area drilling filings show five new permits

Five new oil and gas drilling applications were filed in the Monroe district, with one abandonment. Wildcat tests and field wells are planned in Catahoula, Grant, Tensas, and Union parishes, targeting Wilcox and Tuscaloosa formations, plus a plugged Trem Lab well in La Salle Parish.

Monroe Louisiana Department of Conservation Lasalle Parish Justiss Mears Oil Co Trem Lab. Co Summerville la Salle

Bankers Attend Two Week School at LSU

About 350 bankers from over 300 banks are enrolled in a two week school at Louisiana State University. Classes began Monday and run through the week.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State University

City Playgrounds Open June 17 in West Monroe

Opening of the annual summer playground program in West Monroe is set for June 17 with Dan McClure as director. Harold Hill, president of the West Monroe Recreation Council, says plans are under way for forming youth softball and baseball leagues for those not in the Little Boys League. The playground at S 8th and Linderman Streets features slides swings a merry-go-rounds tennis courts and three baseball softball fields.

West Monroe Dan McClure Harold Hill

Election June 11 On Union Issue At Lincoln, Inc

Union election to determine if Lincoln Enterprises workers join the International Association of Machinists will occur on Tuesday June 1 after the National Labor Relations Board denied a delay request. Company had argued future hiring and lack of voice for new employer.

Lincoln, Inc Ruston International Association of Machinists Lincoln Enterprises, Inc National Labor Relations Board Washington Lincoln Enterprises

Balloon Suspended Atomic Test Delayed to Tomorrow

The first balloon lifted nuclear device test in the United States was postponed 24 hours and is tentatively set for tomorrow morning at the Nevada site. Dr. Gerald Johnson announced plans for a third shot in the current series as safety measures and experiments proceed with a 67 foot balloon at 500 feet above Yucca Flat.

Atomic Test Site United States Atomic Energy Commission Gerald Johnson Nevada Test Organization Yucca

Monroe Platoon Sought By Army

A recruiting program announced by Sfc. Mike Forest seeks a Monroe area platoon for army enlistment. Enlistees will come from Ouachita and nearby parishes and take the oath on June 20 in Monroe, with basic training at Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas.

Monroe Sfc Mike Forest Ouachita East West Carroll Jackson Lincoln Madison Morehouse Richland Union Parishes George W. Trousdale Ft. Chaffee Ark

New Iberian Obituary for Oran E Edwards Dies at 41

Services held for Oran E Edwards a prominent New Iberia business and civic leader who died Sunday night in Baton Rouge. He led Masons in Louisiana served on the New Iberia Democratic committee and was president of the city housing authority.

Oran E. Edwards New Iberia Baton Rouge Louisiana New

Dentist Dr Lindahl Says 100 Percent Of Children Are Good Patients

Hartford Connecticut. Dr Roy L Lindahl addressing the Connecticut Dental Association said go per cent of children are darn good patients He warned that their bite is a lot worse than their bark highlighting concerns about dental health and behavior.

Hartford, Conn Roy L. Lindahl The Connecticut Dental Association

Invisible hearing aid lets users hear with no visible device

A new Beltone book claims an invisible hearing aid is practical and hidden inside streamlined glasses. It says no receiver, no tube, no ear mold, and that friends cannot tell you wear a hearing aid. The free public service offer invites readers to request Dept. 9504, Beltone Hearing Aid Co., Chicago.

Chicago Beltone Beltone Hearing Aid Co 36Th St

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