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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1959

Page

4

Hoffa Denial Highlights Labor Power Threats and Court Conflict

The column critiques Jimmy Hoffa over his claimed strike threat and calls for federal preemption clarity. It links his rhetoric to broader labor power, union solidarities, and a Supreme Court trend toward federalized authority, urging swift Congress action on H.R.3/S.3 to bar state law preemption ambiguity.

Teamster Jimmy Hoffa Hoffa Teamsters Union Associated Press Texas Brownsville Roy Rowan Rowan Mr. Rowan National Maritime Union The Seafarers’ International Union International Longshoremen’s Association Harry Bridges Teamsters Europe Congress Steve Nelson Pennsylvania Supreme Court United States of America Nelson Virginia Howard W. Smith High Court Rep. Smith House John J. McClellan Senate United States

Colonel Wells Known Widely As Cappy

Colonel Walter Wells nicknamed Cappy is noted as a long familiar figure at West Point and in the U. S. Army. The piece recounts his wartime actions and a controversial Rio de Janeiro incident, plus memories of his leadership, social ties, and a veteran culture at West Point.

Colonel Wells Cappy Walter Wells South Atlantic Rio de Janeiro India 18Th Foot Slocum U. S Louisville National Guard Rio Cappy Wells Dutra Italy West Point Post Hugh Johnson Washington Billy la Hiff Stan Ley Walker Stanley the Tribune Johnson Walker William R. Smith Smith Astor New York Notre Dame Somme Kelly

Weekly Questions And Answers From Spokane Reader

A reader asks about receiving a veteran pension after a Spanish American War service. Details explain pension rates from 70 to 90 days and 90 days plus, with aid and attendance increases. Other letters cover Social Security retirement and earnings, worker taxes, and spousal benefits based on a husband’s record.

Spokane Wash

My Answer by Billy Graham.

Letter author shares 28 years of marriage with an abusive husband. The reply counsels prayer, patience, and self-reform, citing John Wesley as example and urging the writer to seek divine guidance and wisdom to endure and grow.

John Wesley

Brothers Realize They Are Twins in Milwaukee Tale

In Milwaukee, five year olds Patrick and Dennis Mc Bride discover they are brothers. Known as “The Twins” since preschool, they learn from a school remark that their bond runs deeper than shared looks. The lighthearted item notes family revelation with local charm.

Discovery Milwaukee UPI Patrick Dennis McBride

European view of US Senate row over Strauss appointment

In London European commentators fault the US Senate for blocking cabinet picks and deriding governance under divided authority. They cite the Strauss controversy and Oppenheimer case as signs of a flawed system, warning it may fuel calls for parliamentary government and criticize American maturity.

London United States Senate Europe Senate Foreign Relations Committee Lord Macauley United States Lewis Strauss U.S. Senate Strauss Democratic Party Socialist Party J. Robert Oppenheimer Atomic Energy Commission Oppenheimer Dr. Oppenheimer Senate America Secretary of Commerce

Eisenhower May Have To Crack Several High Heads

Washington reports inter service hatchet war over missile development could force President Eisenhower to intervene. Death of Deputy Secretary Donald Quarles and his replacement by Thomas Gates, plus Navy and Army program cancellations, fuels inter service rivalry as McElroy pursues calm.

Eisenhower Washington Defense Donald Quarles Thomas Gates Quarles Pentagon Gates Navy Army Air Force Neil McElroy Congress White House Defense Department

How To Keep Well About Nephrosis In Children

A public health note explains nephrosis a kidney disorder more common in children than adults. It outlines early signs such as morning puffiness, edema that fluctuates, and weight gain from fluid buildup. Modern antibiotics and steroids ease symptoms, though not curatives, and Dr. Van Dellen answers via mail requests with a stamped self addressed envelope.

Bright van Dellen

Argyrol Use in Infections Debated by M N

M N notes that silver products like Argyrol were once common for antiseptic infections but today antibiotics such as penicillin and sulfonamides offer more specific action. A key objection remains skin discoloration from continued silver product use.

Cholesterol Causes Beyond Diet Discussed

E W explains that high cholesterol in a middle aged person with little fat intake isn’t solely diet driven. Exercise stress and the glandular system influence the body’s cholesterol level.

E. W

Brazil nuts and radioactivity myths explained

FE. L. asks if Brazil nuts are radioactive. The answer notes there is no general class of foods with high radioactivity and that Brazil nuts do not pose a radioactive risk for typical consumption.

FE. L Brazil

Yugoslav VP Kardelj rules out rocket bases in Yugoslavia

In Oslo Edvard Kardelj, Yugoslav vice president, said Yugoslavia will not build rocket bases on its soil. He stressed the government has no interest in turning southern Europe into a dangerous hotspot.

Oslo Norway UPI Yugoslavia Edvard Kardelj Europe

Monroe News- Star- World Publishing Company Info

The Monroe News-Star-World details publishers from 1891 to 1952 and staff roles. It notes the paper is published weekdays except Saturdays and Sundays and lists office location and Associated Press affiliation.

John D. Ewing Wilson Ewing Monroe News-Star—World Publishing Corporation Olive North Fourth St Robert Ewing William UH. Bronson Richard Hale Edmund G, Brown Jack Gates Walter B. Hatten Ember Associated Press Branham Company National Ad Vertising Representatives New York Chicago Atlanta Detroit St. Louis Memphis Dallas San Francisco Los Aneles Charlotte Re¢ News

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