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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1961
Page
4
Editorial notes Congress denounced the plan to swap tractors for Castro’s prisoners, marking a shift from restrained diplomacy to a demand for constitutional process. It highlights Kennedy’s private handling of foreign affairs, widespread public opposition, and warns of precedent eroding constitutional channels.
The piece argues public confidence in the FBI dating to J Edgar Hoover underpins wary attitudes toward radicals. It claims Hoover remains wary of communist infiltration while agents shift from counter espionage to fighting gangsters, raising questions about attention to Red threats.
An editorial questions whether the Freedom Rides were necessary and urges the Justice Department to seek Interstate Commerce Commission regulations banning segregation in waiting rooms restrooms and dining facilities at bus terminals nationwide. It argues broader federal rules could have prevented violence and confusion and criticizes delays in enforcing nondiscrimination protections.
The United Nations Special Fund approves a 41.1 million loan to Fidel Castro funded largely by the United States. Protests rise in Congress as details show allocations for experts, equipment, fellowships and miscellaneous expenses.
A newspaper column argues air conditioning shifts from luxury to necessity for many families and especially the elderly. It explains health and tax implications, installation checks, and how to choose proper size by room factors and usage. Readers with questions can write to Martin FE for future columns.
The piece reviews Sherman Adams role in the Goldtine matter, calling the book First Hand Report a collection of anecdotes about his White House tenure. It portrays Adams as efficient yet power driven, with critics arguing his influence and alleged favors led to controversy in 1958.
The Monroe News Star recounts 1936 items including Governor Leche inviting President Roosevelt to address a special Louisiana Legislature session at the Texas Centennial in Dallas. The Monroe Natatorium closes for summer repairs on a new levee project. Grocer John Zarro revealed as John Azzarello faces deportation proceedings but is allowed to stay in Louisiana after a Baton Rouge hearing.
A study by MIT researchers and partners analyzes bread nutrient content across 14 countries. Enriched white bread in the United States ranks highest, followed by other enriched and semi white breads, with whole wheat less than half of consumed bread in the United States.
Answer depends on cause. Lowering blood pressure with medication can reduce heart size over time in people with hypertension.
A S notes arteriosclerosis can begin 5 to 10 years after menopause with little immediate concern as two to three decades may pass before problems arise. Hypertension obesity and diabetes speed progression, particularly when untreated.
A reader, 65, asks if she should resume driving after her husband’s death in an auto accident. The doctor supports driving though she doubts necessity and suggests following the physician if required but stepping away if not essential.
Yes, and some infants who develop diabetes in the first weeks of life may have had the condition at birth. The health hint notes that sitting still can be tiring.
The Monroe News-Star details its founding November 20 1891 publishers over the years Joan D. Ewing Wilson Ewing and others. It notes second class mailing June 1 1909 and publication schedule. Staff roles include Robert Ewing Jr William H. Bronson Richard Hale Exlmund G. Brown Jack Gates and Walter B. Hatten. The paper is member of The Associated Press and calls itself independent and impartial.
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