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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1959
Page
2
Reporters recount a neighborhood dispute centered on Poskonka a 57 year old man accused of being unfriendly and shunned by neighbors while he works 80 dollars a week in the county clerk’s office and contemplates moving from the stockyards area.
Western and Soviet ministers held a secret session amid talks on Berlin. The plan proposes Western rights to maintain forces in West Berlin and access routes, a cap on troops, reduced propaganda, and a Berlin commission with representatives from the United States Britain France the Soviet Union and both Berlins to oversee compliance.
President Eisenhower said a complete and exhaustive survey of the missile field is under way by McElroy and should finish within 10 days. Army and Air Force clash over Nike Hercules and Bomarc while Congress weighs gains and limits.
A New Orleans budget debate centers on a $6 million trimming tied to a proposed tunnel under the Industrial Canal. Officials weigh shifting funds while balancing the general fund and oil lease revenues to preserve teacher raises and highway needs.
The House approved a 36.848 billion defense appropriation cutting 162.7 million from Bomare. It rejected a 200 million cut on Bomarc procurement. Nike Hercules receives full 95 million. Senate had cut Nike extension to 15 million of 22. House added 200 million to Nike Zeus requests to speed development.
Senate moves to create a commuter college at Chambers ten miles south of Alexandria with an amendment defeat 15 21. Senators Sparks Sevier Sims opposed. Long and King supported. Rex McCullough questioned LSU and State Board of Education backing. Gov to sign fiscal measures. teacher pay totals outlined as 74 31 43 million in various bills. Longs treatment in Texas clinic noted. Owens omitted.
Several Long leaders discuss Earl Long possibly entering the gubernatorial race as the campaign opens in September. Gov. Long's hospitalization in Galveston last Saturday leaves the faction leaderless, with Russell Long and Rayburn hinting at heading the Long machine if Earl does not run.
Shelby M. Jackson, Louisiana superintendent of education, will deliver the principal address at the Ouachita Valley Vocational School graduation tonight at 7 p.m. The ceremony is open to the public.
The 78 foot Thor missile with mice cargo and scientific gear launched at 4 09 p m e d t from Vandenberg but telemetry lasted only 13 minutes. Air Force later said the vehicle did not achieve orbit after initial tracking indicated speed and altitude near orbital values.
Nicaragua reports strong farmer support for rebels after an invasion thrust. Officials claim a National Guard ambush in Potote Canyon and large equipment seizures. rebel radio cites six casualties. OAS meets to discuss Somoza appeal while Cuba bound revolutionaries near the coast. Kay Kendall leaves London Clinic after chest ailment treatment.
Mrs. Long insisted the governor will regain health soon with proper care and that the family acted in his best interests. Dr. Harris questioned reports of a three month recovery and noted the illness is short in duration while hospital officials said Long is resting well and cooperating.
Conrad Diego, 628 miles from El Paso, could stop at Tucson 270 miles west of El Paso. Officials arranged for Customs service agents to be at Tucson in case he decided to land there. Conrad, known as the flying.
Grandfather flew within about 100 feet of the ground as he passed El Paso on a route toward Van Horn. He was escorted by El Paso aircraft and told the control tower his stopping point would depend on his fuel. He reported 70 gallons remaining while over Van Horn, Texas, about 80 miles from El Paso. weather was clear.
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