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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1958
Page
6
Dayton officials ruled motorists may carry signs warning of a radar speed zone ahead without interfering with police. The decision followed the arrest of Marjorie Steinway who was released for $1 after facing interference charges. Police say the signs aid traffic safety, not obstruct officers.
At the 67th General Federation of Women's Clubs convention an anonymous delegate mocked a call for housewives to bake bread to oppose adulterated store bought loaves. She said she would rather die than bake bread, echoing a ND congressman's critique of busy American families.
A tornado struck Chippewa Falls Wisconsin destroying trailers and homes on the northwest side near Irvine Park. About 30 people escaped unharmed from seven trailers with wreckage strewn along two miles of U.S. 53. Damages were estimated at about 75000 dollars and residents described a sudden, frightening destruction.
The 12th annual Spring Revue of the Young School of Dance directed by Mary Loz and Pat Young will run Monday and Wednesday at 8 15 p m in the Neville High School auditorium. Proceeds after expenses go to the Cerebral Palsy School.
Actress Rhonda Fleming and her husband Dr Lew Morrill plan to end their six year marriage. They announced the divorce decision in a joint statement. The couple wed in Kanab Utah in 1952 and she previously divorced him in Mexico in May 1956.
Annulment proceedings for Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini were recessed again until June 30. The case reopened Wednesday but adjourned as Rossellini's lawyers argued Bergman’s first marriage to Dr Peter Lindstrom was not dissolved under Swedish law when she wed Rossellini.
Roanoke, Virginia report says Richard M. Cornell likely set a record for navigation confusion after radioing a request for help when he lost bearings en route from Charleston West Virginia to Roanoke. A 45 minute radio session with Clifton Forge gave him a refuel stop but he then departed and found himself lost again before reestablishing contact and reaching Roanoke.
Moscow Radio urged Prime Minister Macmillan to push for an early summit with President Eisenhower. Macmillan travels to the United States Friday for talks, with the plan to prepare for a successful meeting and discuss France NATO and financial issues.
Monroe with a citizens committee led by Lee Vanderpool sought federal funds for surveys and planning of street sewer and drainage work. A $115000 loan was granted but Mayor W L Jack Howard said only a very small portion will be used as studies by local engineers progress. The report is due in 30 to 45 days, guiding the committee’s bond recommendations and potential late fall bond election for several million dollars.
Charles Pippin, Monroe area probation officer, will attend a juvenile probation services workshop at Tulane University June 9 to 18. Sponsored by the federal Health, Education and Welfare department, the event includes six state attendees. Pippin previously directed athletics and vocational programs at the Industrial School for Girls and worked in News-Star-World circulation. He joined the Monroe office on July 15, 1957.
Former Queen Soraya of Iran will return to Cologne from the United States in mid June, according to Iranian embassy officials. Her father is Iran's ambassador to West Germany. She will stay briefly in Cologne to determine a permanent home, with Italy, France or Switzerland as likely destinations.
Advertisement extolls Clorox washing aid claiming white cotton linen nylon and rayon come out extra clean while color fast fabrics also look brighter. It asserts Clorox bleaches and removes stains best among laundering products, promising the cleanest wash.
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