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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1957

Page

6

Economists Predict U S Spending To Rise Five Years

A panel before a Senate House subcommittee warned federal spending will climb over the next five years with calls for a future tax cut. They projected 1957 58 spending around 72 8 billion and 1958 near 73 5 billion, barring postal rate rises. Defense costs were cited as the main driver of rising outlays. A talking dictionary with magnetic recording was noted as now available to the blind.

Washington Congress Economist Senate House Colm Eisenhower

Trousdale Re elected President Of Ouachita Parish Board

In a tense regular session James H. Trousdale Jr was re elected president of the Ouachita Parish School Board in an 8 to 6 vote after former president Hugh Balfour stepped aside. The meeting approved bids for West Monroe High School stadium understructure and bleachers, began planning for Ouachita Parish High and Swartz negro school, and funded new typewriters for several schools.

James H. Trousdale, Jr Ouachita Parish Trousdale Hugh Balfour Balfour Ward 3 Everett Zeagler Zengler Buster Parker West Monroe Winkler Manufacturing Co Winkler O.K Millsaps Baptist Orphan's Parish Fred Kull Millsaps and Crosley W. W. Ward West Mon Swartz Ouachita Parish High School West Monroe High School Terzia High School Monroe Office Supply Terzia Standard Office Supply Royals Ouachita High Taboo of Monroe Reliable Typewriter Co Barr Typewritter Co R. C. Allens West Monroe High

Central Building Action Pending as Monroe Board Delays

The Monroe City School Board remained undecided on the fate of the Central Grammar School after the city council moved to advertise bids for sale and demolition. Executive session yielded no statement. Mayor Howard indicated action would take months. The board awaits July 2 for teacher assignments and studied sabbaticals, bus bids, and new instrument purchases for two junior highs.

Monroe City Central Grammar School W. L. Howard McCain-Richards Ryan Polk International Harvester Mayme V. Sims Clark School Geneva Facen Carroll High School North Monroe Junior High

East Carroll Farm Bureau elects Hamilton as president

The East Carroll Farm Bureau elected Jack Hamilton as president on Tuesday. Keener Howard was named vice-president and Albert Surles secretary treasurer. Gene Parker heads the Legislative committee and George Cooper the publicity committee, both Lake Providence residents.

Lake Providence East Carroll Farm Bureau Jack Hamilton Route 3 L. 8 Keener Howard Route 2 Albert Surles Gene Parker George Cooper

London Welcomes Lifting Of Dollar Curtain

London newspapers hailed the lifting of the dollar curtailment on British travel to the United States and Canada after 1947. The Daily Sketch led with New York Here We Come as it noted travelers may spend 230 dollars yearly. the Express and Mail offered family or couple holiday prizes while warning about rising costs and inflation in America.

London America New York Daily Sketch Treasury United States Canada Sketch Daily Express the Express The Daily Mail Don Iddon the Mail

Marriage Like Witness Stand

Santa Monica Calif actress Janis Paige testified yesterday in winning a divorce from television producer Arthur Stander praising marriage as like being cross examined by a prosecutor. She said Stander was uncontrollably jealous and subjected her to hours of unjustified questioning about her past life. The couple married January 18 1956 for the second time.

Santa Monica Calif Arthur Stander Janis Paige Stander Miss Paige

Lucas Company Wins Monroe Street Repair Contract

Lucas Company awarded a six month city contract to repair damaged streets in Monroe after bids were submitted with Pohlman and Wil banks Bentz and Elmore and the Keller Co. Other actions: resolution confirming city officials appointments P A Pong city secretary treasurer B E Tucker assistant secretary treasurer and Dr Irving J Wilk city physician.

George E. Lucas Contractors City of Monroe Lucas Company Pohlman and Wilbanks Bentz and Elmore Keller Co Ior P. A. Pong B. E. Tucker Irvin J. Wilk

Wreck Victims Show Improvement After Sunday Collision

Ramona Everett 16 of Route 3 Lillie remained in serious condition Monday at St. Francis Hospital after a Sunday car crash. Her brother Calvin Everett 20 and Letsy Risinger 18 both of Lillie were hospitalized but listed as doing well.

Ramona Everett Route 3 Lillie St. Francis Hospital Calvin Everett Letsy Risinger

Doan's Pills Offer Fast Relief For Backache Headache

Nagging backache headaches and muscular pains are eased quickly by Doan's Pills. The medicine also soothes bladder irritation and mildly diureses, promoting restful sleep and improved energy.

Dean Doan

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