Standley recounts Red Cross aid errors and Moscow risks
Admiral William H. Standley, 80, former ambassador to Moscow, argues Roosevelt and Truman era policies fostered a Russian threat. He details Red Cross aid questions, proposed ambulances, and patronage at the Roosevelt White House, citing Sulzberger and Roy Howard in a memoir meant to inform before elections.
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67-Year-Old Bastrop Painter Sets 50 Mile Walk Record Attempt
E. B. Loyless completed a 50 mile walk from Monroe to Bastrop in four hours and 30 minutes, challenging the four hour seventeen minute record set by George Copeland. Sponsored by Rains department store and Alexander's barber shop, Loyless impressed younger walkers with his endurance and steady pace. He has prior long walks and a physician confirmed his fitness for the feat.
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E. B. Loyless
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George Copeland
Mer Rouge
Bonnesdee
Cities to gain larger share of cigarette tax funds
Baton Rouge AP reports Louisiana cities and towns may receive a bigger slice of cigarette tax revenue under a compromise bill set for floor vote. Rep. Algie Brown of Shreveport said the measure would increase municipal allocations amid three other major proposals awaiting action in House committees or on the floor.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Algie Brown
Shreveport
State Department of Wild Life and Fisheries
House
Brown
Dyar's Clothing Store Burglarized
West Monroe police reported Dyar's Clothing at 127 Commerce Street entered Wednesday night. Thief took 200 in cash and 400 in clothing after breaking the front door glass and unlocking from inside. Owner listed missing with suitcases and assorted menswear.
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West Monroe
Dyar's Clothing
Commerce Street
Truman says no steel legislation contemplated after court ruling
President Truman refused to discuss sending any new steel industry legislation to Congress after the Supreme Court ruled his seizure of the mills illegal. He gave a single word reply never when asked about the Taft Hartley Act and declined to elaborate on constitutional powers. The steel strike enters its fourth day as Congress studies new strike curbs.
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Truman
Congress
Supreme Court
Battle Of New Orleans Site Faces State Action
In a Louisiana House committee civic groups opposed Kaiser Aluminum moving on the New Orleans battle site. Rep Tessier seeks 350000 to expropriate 66 acres between a national cemetery and the Mississippi to hand to the federal government as a national park, with support from Conrad Wirth of the National Park Service.
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Louisiana House
Kaiser Aluminum
New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
Appropriations Committee
George Tessier
Balmette Battleground
Louisiana
BE. A. Parsons
Chalmette National Park Association
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New Orleans Terminal Company
State Parks Commission
Attornum
deLesseps Morrison
Mississippi River
Tessier
Sam Wilson
The
Louisiana Landmarks Society
A. Miles Pratt
Conrad Wirth
U. S. National Park Service
Clarks Man Is Held In Accident Case
Quitman H. Carter 25 of Clarks was arrested by Monroe police for driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated and using profane language. He collided with a 1940 Dodge owned by Carl Landers on 310 South Second, damaging the right rear fender tail light and bumper.
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Clarks
Monroe
Carter Ae
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South Second
Two Convicted in Cicero Race Rioting Case
Chicago news reports that Cicero officials including Police Chief Erwin Konovsky two policemen Sgt. Roland Brami and Frank A. Lange and Village Attorney Nicholas Berkos were convicted under the Civil Rights Statute for roles in the July rioting when a Black family moved into a 20 apartment building in the all white suburb. Rioters damaged property and houses guards were sent. several hurt and many arrested.
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Cicero
Erwin Konovsky
Roland Brami
Frank A. Lange
Nicholas Berkos
Rebel Veterans Meet For Reunion
Two 106 year old Confederate veterans, William Townsend and William Bush, attended a Sons of Confederate Veterans banquet in Jackson Mississippi. Townsend arrived from Louisiana while Bush came from Georgia in a wheelchair. The reunion marked possibly the last gathering of surviving Confederates as Townsend, exhausted after a day of interviews, missed the memorial service and traded light banter with Bush before departures. Dr. William Dancy of Savannah offered a eulogy praising Robert E. Lee as a sublime figure in English literature.
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William Townsend
Olla
William Bush
Georgia
Bush
Townsend
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SCV
Robert E. Lee
William Dancy
Savannah
UN delegates stand firm in Korea talks demand
In Munsan Gen Harrison rejected Communist demands for forced repatriation of Allied prisoners. He cited UN screening showing 100,000 would rather die than be returned to Communism. Nam Il charged the plan violates the Geneva Convention and pressed for voluntary repatriation.
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Tug Of War Continues In Berlin
The Berlin stand off escalates with Russian bans on American patrols and redress threats. East German guards shoot at patrols, and a U S Army private is wounded by a border guard near the frontier while Russian troops fire warning shots over a cemetery dispute.
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Wilfred R. Chenevert
North Grafton
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U N Soldiers Report Light Front Activity In Korea
In the 23 month old war, Allied and Communist patrols clashed on a light day. Small Communist units met UN patrols on the Central Front and exchanged brief volleys. Western Front contact was minimal while artillery and air actions hit enemy positions and supply lines.
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Satae
Eisenhower Flags Peace and Security as Top Campaign Issue
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower told Abilene that real peace and security in the world is the paramount issue of the campaign. He said he would consult Gen. Douglas MacArthur on Asiatic policy and noted no clear plan to defeat Taft for the GOP nomination. He rejected any political ties to the Truman era.
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Eisenhower
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Robert A. Taft
Ohio
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Douglas MacArthur
Truman
Northeast State Summer School Registration Opens Friday
Registration for a nine week session starts Friday at 8 a.m. and ends Saturday noon at Northeast State. Courses run June 8 to August 8 with 10 semester hours possible. Fees are 9 for Louisiana residents and 30 out of state. First time and transfer students should bring transcripts. veterans should bring eligibility certificates.
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Northeast
Taft Holds 591 Vote Lead in South Dakota Primary
In South Dakota Taft led Eisenhower by 591 votes with 16 precincts uncounted. Mickelson, leading the Eisenhower slate, refused to concede pending Saturday’s official county canvass tally.
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Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Dwight D. Eisenhower
South Dakota
Taft
George T. Mickelson
Eisenhower
Monroe Firemen Win Higher Pay Under State Bill
Mayor John E. Coon announced a city house committee approved a state bill raising the minimum wage for Monroe firemen and others in cities over 30 000 population by 15 percent. The approved monthly salaries start at 250 for first class firemen and 225 for apprentices in Monroe and similar cities, with lower amounts in smaller communities. A state legislator helped push the bill onto the house agenda.
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Senate Delays Open Meetings Bill in Louisiana
A Senate Judiciary Committee deferred action on a bill requiring all Louisiana state agencies to open meetings to the public. Sponsor Sen. Robert Ainsworth urged amendments to exempt the Legislature and committees in certain cases while lawmakers considered how to handle executive sessions.
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Tooke
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Crowley Daily Signal
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