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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1956

Page

11

Births Report From E A Conway Memorial Hospital

The notice records many newborns with parents and birth dates from May to June across multiple families in Monroe Rayville Delhi and surrounding towns. Notable entries include Lena Faye May 27 and Steve May 30, with numerous other girls and boys named along with home towns and marital names.

Marvin Hollis Rt. 1 West Monroe Lena Faye James Williams Dick Taylor St Monroe Steve Ernie Strader Pioneer Pattie Gayle

Sister Conrad To Lead In Revival at Central Assembly

Sister Conrad will lead a revival at the Central Assembly of God on Calypso Street from June 10 to June 24. Evening services start at 7 30 p.m. with special singing and messages, featuring two young musicians with accordion and harp. G E Chambers, pastor, welcomes her work in the church.

Central Assembly of God Calypso Sister Conrad Assemblies of God Church Conrad G. E. Chambers

Hickenlooper Wins Iowa Republican renomination for third term

In Des Moines Sen. B. B. Hickenlooper 59 won renomination easily as a backer of Eisenhower and farm price supports. His Democratic opponent was Atty. Gen. Dayton Countryman. Returns showed Hickenlooper with 141,797 votes to 68,520 for Countryman while Evans won the Democratic senatorial nod over Wilcox. Governor Hoegh faced no Republican opposition for a second term.

Des Moines Iowa U.S B. B. Hickenlooper Hickenlooper Atty Dayton Countryman New National Farmers Organization Countryman R. M Spike) Evans U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Reserve Board Lymund F. Wilcox Herschel C. Loveless Lawrence E. Plummer Leo Hoegh Evans Wilcox Loveless Plummer Henry O. Talle H. R. Gross

Mississippi judge warns grand jury about life threat

Circuit Judge Arthur Jordan told a Greenville grand jury about a mailed threat to kill him and his family. He noted the letter mentioned “murderers” tied to the Emmett Till case but did not name Milam or Bryant. Jordan said he forwarded the letter and stressed a judge cannot indict suspects.

Greenville Miss Arthur Jordan Jordan Greenwood J. W. Milam Roy Bryant Chicago Emmett Till Curtis Swango Tallahatchie River

Rock and Roll Dancing Banned in Calif Town

Santa Cruz police chief orders a ban on rock and roll dancing after a Saturday Civic Auditorium event, citing juvenile delinquency and degeneracy. An officer halted the three hour dance as teens danced in an obscene and highly suggestive manner led by Chuck Higgins and his band.

Santa Cruz Calif al Huntsman Overton

World News Briefs roundup mixes petitions, pet lion, jail mixups

A Lansing report notes Lt. Gov. Hart received a 20 signature nominating petition from state Sen. Philip Rahoi and family. In Los Angeles a lion incident led to Shinners and the cub being banished. Chicago reports a sentencing mixup left Arthur Trease jailed longer than intended, and a suspicious husband case ends with a court order to stop after a spying spree at home.

Lansing Mich Philip A. Hart Rahoi Philip Rahoi Iron Mountain

Police report on controversial dance exhibition at city hall

Officer Overton described a crowd around a sexual exhibition at city hall. He noted dancers forming a circle to block the officer view and the music stirring passion while fearing loss of control. He added most couples kept their heads.

Overton

Loot recovered from Brink's robbery years later

FBI and Boston police seize 90000 dollars hidden behind wall paneling in a South End rooming house as part of the Brink's robbery case. The cash, moldy and aged, matches serial numbers from the 1955 Brink's haul. A 31 year old Boston man Perry Jr. was arrested in Baltimore on related charges.

Boston Baltimore FBI Jordan Perry Jr Edward Bennett Weymouth John F. Buccelli Brookline Bennett South End Buccelli Perry Brink U.S. Board of Parole B&p Abraham Lincoln George Washington Joseph Specs) O'Keefe Stanley Gusciora Thomas F

Solon Sought For 'Mass Murder' Of Family Found Dead

Alberta legislator farmer John E. Clark 41 sought for mass murder is found dead in a muddy ditch with a head wound. Police say he shot himself after his wife Margaret 36 and five others including four children and two workers were killed. Neighbors recall no struggle. An inquest is planned. A plane spotted Clark post search. Neighbors report a nervous breakdown after last week campaign.

Clark Margaret George Anderson William Olah Royal Canadian Air Force Social Credit G. G. Parrott Olah Parrott Joanna Ross Ann Linda

Democrats Seek Civil Rights Accord Before 1956 Convention

Democratic Chairman Paul Butler says the Platform Committee will meet a week before the Chicago convention to secure substantial civil rights agreement. He expects a plank acceptable to Northern and Southern Democrats as drafting begins August 6 ahead of the August 13 opening at Chicago's International Amphitheatre.

Chicago Paul Butler Butler International Amphitheatre

Butler names Reinsch convention manager for civil rights talks

Butler announces James Leonard Reinsch as convention manager succeeding William Roach who quit May 18 after vetoing a Roach plan. Reinsch, 47, Atlanta broadcasting executive, will help draft the party platform before the convention. A platform draft is set for August 14 morning and candidate nominations begin August 15 with the first roll call later that night.

Butler James Leonard Reinsch Atlanta Broadcasting William Neale Roach Roach

Druggist Vogt Named To Pharmacy Board

Eugene W. Vogt Sr., Ferriday druggist and longtime mayor, was appointed by Governor Earl Long to the State Board of Pharmacy. Vogt previously served on the board and led the Louisiana State Pharmaceutical Association as president.

Vogt Pharmacy Ferriday Eugene W. Vogt, Sr Earl Long State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacy Board Louisiana State Pharmaceutical Association

White and black car colors affect interior heat

A white-topped car parked beside a black-topped vehicle in sun can stay about 15 degrees cooler inside. The color of vehicle roofs influences heat absorption and cabin temperature, impacting comfort and potential heat-related wear.

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E. A. Conway Robert McLeod Downsville Robert Devon Rayford Josephine Robinson Rayville Freddie Lee Willie and Lula Mae Puckett Delhi Ruby Nell James and Margie Scott Ruston Jerrell Wayne Louis Lula Bell Mitchell Grammont Larry Darnell Mathew and Josephine Hall Mathew Jr Eugene and Maudie Mae Lawson Start Amy Lee Johnny and Eddie Mae Hardy David Wayne William and Ruby Lee Jackson Patricia Ann Robert and Wilma Harris Bobby Ray Claudie and Geneva Edmonds Claudie, Jr Addie Bea Howard Joyce Black Willie Lester Jr Cator and Helen Thomas Cator Levesta Henry and Mary Jones Helen Marie R. L. and Alynne Thornton Daisy Odell Eddie and Pearlie Mae Cowart Lewis Lee Johnny and Evelyn Littleton Terrian Bernice Sims Tallulah Bruce Edward Cal and Laura Lee Greely David Lee Nelson Stella Stewart Hosea Lamar Clinton Bessie Wines Farmerville Michael Anthony Bennie Maggie Allen Olla Leroy Hezikiah Julian Wade Choudrant Jerome Tommy Lucy George Oak Ridge Vickie Marie Ophelia Ross Mon Maecille Bryant Extension Aileen A. D Eliza Haynes Carolyn Fay Bey By Monroe, LA John L. Luffey North Monroe Mississippi St. Louis Memphis Helena Arkansas City Vicksburg Red Avr Long Baton Rouge Donaldsonville New Orleans Atchafalaya Morgan City de Ois Quachita Camden Aes Black Jonesville Arkansas Little Rock RED Shreveport Alexandria Aghenize Poe King & Me Saree Royal Crown Box 15-A Brooklyn 1 N.Y Sen. Hickenlooper Grand Jury World News Los Angeles John Shinners Shinners Arthur Trease Alphonse Wells Trease Superior Court Harry G. Hershenson Edmund F. Clark Brinks Solon World Health Organization Joseph Fisher New Jersey George Washington Bridge New York City Fisher Lincoln Tunnel Hudson River America Tery ST. Ve Osere Aldrex Kansas City Ida le Airlines New York All Southern Airways Alto, LA D. R. Sartor, Sons & Co Bernice H. E. Colvin Goodyear Columbia, LA James & Tarver Bonita, LA Baggett’s Pharmacy Kelley-Coppedge, Inc Chatham, LA Flanagan Grocery Epps, LA Epps Builders Supply Eros, LA Sharp's Collinston, LA Ward Lumber Company Farmerville, LA Terral Lumber Co Harrisonburg, LA Terry Hardware & Lumber Winnfield, LA Harrel Builders Supply Tre Pearce Paint & Paper Jonesville, LA Central Building Supply Pearce Paint & Paper, Inc Natchitoches, LA Builders Service Company Newellton Newellton Elevator Co Oak Grove West Carroll Hardware Vining Feed Seeds Hardware Rayville, LA Dopson Builders Supply ST. Joseph, LA Reiber Lumber Co Sicily Island H. C. Peck Lumber Co Tallulah, LA Tioga, LA Tioga Lumber & Appliance Transylvania, LA Farmer's Supply Co Winnsboro, LA Gwin Building Supply
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