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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1956
Page
2
Dr. W. Carroll Summer reports only one polio case in Ouachita parish by early June 1956 versus eight by the same point in 1955. He cites Salk vaccine as the reason for the drop and notes May saw most 1955 cases, while 1956 has a January case. May vaccinations bring total doses to 10,583 for the year.
Farmers will receive refunds of the 2 cent federal excise tax on gasoline used for farming under a new law. First payments will be after June 30 for six months of 1956, with annual periods thereafter.
In Fayetteville, House leaders linked to Governor appointed board seek to strip the Secretary of State of custody of voting machines. No vote occurred as the measure advances in committee amid long-running power moves against the Martin family.
Funeral services were set for Don George 49 television station president and theater operator. He died at home after two years heart trouble and three weeks in hospital. George led KSLA-TV in Shreveport and previously owned theaters in Alexandria Natchitoches Ville Platte and Bossier City.
In good weather rehabilitation work continues for young attendees of the Crippled Children's Clinic held twice monthly. Construction is slated to finish in January 1957. Sponsors seek remaining first year operating funds, asking clubs organizations and individuals in the Fifth district to support through fundraising volunteering or education.
Mr Burgoyne announced plans for a solarium and a third elevator in the St Francis hospital project. Rivers and Heuer drew the seventh floor specifications with bids to be opened June 25 at 2 p.m. Local and regional firms have obtained plans to date, including Salley of Monroe Harper of Crowville and Southeastern Construction of Jackson.
The parish coroner ruled the child drowned. Burial under Kilpatrick Funeral Home follows at Mt Zion cemetery in West Monroe. Pallbearers named. survivors include two brothers two sisters and grandparents. An advisory note on draining batter from onion rings follows.
WIBR radio in Baton Rouge reported two African American burglars attacked James E. Griffin Jr., a station employee and son of Monroe Fireman James Griffin. The struggle at 2:30 am dropped a metal cash box containing a small sum. Police investigated. Griffin was treated and discharged from a Baton Rouge hospital.
Stevenson defeats Kefauver in California boosting his national delegate lead. California voters backed Stevenson during cross filing era, while Kefauver conceded with no excuses and vowed to continue campaigning. GOP renomination pursues Kuchel against Richards in Los Angeles.
The Kentucky School for the Blind reports a single high school graduate this year Miss Capla Mae Warfield of Henderson. Commencement exercises are held with Dr Whitney M Young president of Lincoln Institute delivering the commencement address. The small class result follows a policy of integrating students into local public schools where possible.
The debate notes debate on funding indicates 600 million as minimum to restore the bill with 500 million seen as acceptable by some congressmen this election year. In Louisiana Usry reports gambling tax April $17 7748 on $178 774 80 wagers versus March $7 303 70 on $73 038 70. Stevenson narrows gap in delegate race with gains in California and strong showings among Negro voters and labor areas while Kefauver faces tough odds to reach 200 on first ballot. Stevenson leads in California margins, especially in Los Angeles and San Francisco, and carries central valley farming regions where he beat Eisenhower in 1952.
C W Boyce Jr was elected president at the June meeting. Officers include Rip D Pipes as vice president and secretary Mrs Rip D Pipes. Other officers are treasurer Mrs H A Morrison parade marshals Love Nolan and W V Hamacher. Directors include J M Adams J M Busby Moody O Neal Mamie Morris Myrtle Warner Hamacher. Committee members include Mrs W V Hamacher Johnny Adams Joe Rogers Floyd Bennett and B E Gambrell. Plans discussed for participation in Jonesboro Hodge rodeo and Ruston Peach Festival.
President Eisenhower, pressed on campaign rhetoric, denies using the term campaign and emphasizes responsibility. He urges Congress to back foreign aid, warns against a static defense, and says he will not intervene in primaries. He clarifies views on Wiley and McKay amid Oregon candidacy questions.
Atchison Kansas police chief Guss Wood credits courtesy tickets with taming drivers. Of 375 issued, five became repeat violators and only two faced the offense again. Other briefs note a Kentucky couple losing luggage to a thief, a theater safe stolen in Shreveport, and civil defense job cuts in Alexandria with guards taking over duties.
Rep. E. J. Grizzaffi of St. Mary parish is anticipated to return to Baton Rouge to rejoin the legislative session after a period away. He previously focused on parish duties and awaits the opening of pending bills and committee work.
Labor unions retailers and the Association of Commerce committee endorsed a plan for a city one cent sales tax. The proposal would raise an estimated $630000 annually for Lake Charles.
In Columbia Missouri an unseen skeleton handed pedestrians printed traffic safety admonitions causing fear and curiosity among jay walkers. Police investigate the spooky incident as a possible public safety outreach or prank by unknown individuals.
Private details show Korea Richmond C. Richardson 29 of Monroe Louisiana promoted to specialist third class while serving with the 7th Infantry Division in Korea. He cooks in Battery A 48th Field Artillery Battalion and earned Good Conduct Medal Purple Heart Combat Infantryman Badge UN and Korean Service Ribbons. He arrived in Europe in April 1955.
A tume, normally linked to Hallo ween parades, joined the Building Trades Council in a citywide safety drive aimed at improving public awareness and worksite precautions.
A patient on Main Street cries for help as a medicated cream is advertised with soothing claims. The jarring ad touts Ice Mint with lanolin to soften rough skin and relieve burning feet, urging readers to buy for comfort.
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