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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1954
Page
1
Secretary of Defense Wilson told the University of South Carolina commencement crowd that a third world war would be ruinous and cannot defeat false ideas with bullets. He urged strengthening the free world while countering communism with truth and superior ideas.
Northeast Louisiana district law enforcement from 12 parishes will convene in Monroe Tuesday to outline emergency traffic plans for cities and parishes. The three day traffic school at the Virginia Hotel, under Maj. Fred Barnes, builds peacetime and wartime readiness with sessions on basic principles, route selection, and plan implementation led by FCDA and Civil Defense officials.
Fragmentary civic message urging forest fire prevention and keeping Louisiana green. Mentions avenues to learn where to locate safety guidance and resources. The text is incomplete but emphasizes environmental conservation and fire prevention in the state.
Eight men and two women died in a flaming head‑on crash on Maryland Route 416 near Lyons Creek. Police said the Abell car drifted into the wrong lane causing the collision. all but one passenger were thrown clear of the wreckage and the other car burned with no survivors. Victims include Robert E. Abell 24 Silver Spring Clarence M Thomas 34 Oliver Earl S McCreagy 24 Benjamin Thomas 55 Oliver Norman T Carey 25 Helen P Carey 25 Baltimore and unidentified boy about 19 John P Schweinhout 24 Robert Lee Schweinhout 20 Milton E Stot myer 20 Silver Spring.
The Senate McCarthy Army hearings aired three conversations between McClellan and Stevens. In Nov 7 1954 McCarthy warned Stevens not to tell an unnamed person who would inform Roy Cohn about G David Schine being drafted. The transcript also shows McClellan advising Stevens to beat McCarthy to the punch in a February 20 call over alleged abuse.
The Joe Must Go Club failed to collect the 403,904 signatures needed to recall Sen. McCarthy. The group announced the petition drive ended at midnight Saturday with no figure disclosed. Officers vowed to continue efforts and study future recall possibilities.
Washington upholding the constitutionality of the federal law regulating lobbying in Congress. Baton Rouge Senate votes 28 to 5 to ban cattle from about 45 major highways after defeating attempts to defer action until the House disposes of a bill requiring state payment for fencing.
The Senate today unanimously passed and sent to the House a bill to raise medical payments under workmen compensation from 1000 to 2500 dollars. Senator James Sparks of Monroe called it one of the most humanitarian measures of the session.
Oma G. Fleming indicted by a federal grand jury for making false statements accusing Mayor John F. E. Coon of bribes pleaded not guilty on all five counts at arraignment in U S District Court. Kenning and eleven others appeared. Kalil pled guilty on two counts, and four others faced penalties. Fisher pled not guilty to six perjury counts linked to a $440000 damage suit against Missouri Pacific. Joe Turner’s arraignment was delayed to appoint a lawyer. Marcus E. McBride and Eugene W. Gates pleaded not guilty to unlawful removal of government property with 30 days to file motions.
The federal grand jury in U S court was due to report by noon Monday after starting its fourth week. A partial report was issued last week, and today’s expected document would complete the term.
In Bastrop the Missouri teen Tomey Bean Read, 19, was sentenced by Judge Jesse Heard to five years at Angola for armed robbery of a Bastrop service station and assault on an attendant on May 28 after pleading guilty. No deposition was made of a sec.
A Louisiana state conservation bill to fix natural gas prices at the well head was withdrawn in the House of Representatives after an unfavorable committee report. Opponents warned it would grant unlimited power to the conservation commissioner and risk breaking contracts, while proponents argued it addressed inequities in old gas contracts, especially in northeast Louisiana.
General Tire Company will demolish an old frame house at the northwest corner of Pine and Fourth to erect a brick store. The site sold for 20500 by Mrs. A B Hobson and three Reinhard heirs to the fire company. Frontage includes 50 feet on Pine and 150 feet on North Fourth, previously home to Dr. R W Faulk and later Mrs. Minnie Ruffin.
New York AP report details two alleged sex killers jailed without bail after a schoolgirl victim died. John Roche 27 is charged with the incidents and three other serious cases. Norman Roye 18 admits raping and strangling two other women. Police link Roche to Dorothy Westwater 14, Marion Brown 17, Rosa Chronik 85, and taxi driver Alex Jablonka 43. He faces a June 21 hearing.
Five Negroes were refused entry to Memphis State College during an early morning registration for the summer term. They had met with Rev. Van J. Malone, NAACP leader, and attorney James F. Estes before attempting to enroll, and Estes warned of possible court action. About 200 students lined up. no incidents occurred.
Tom R. Jones sought ward nine candidacy for Ouachita parish school board but an attorney advised he resided in ward eight. A formal objection was filed by J Owens claiming ineligibility and residence status. The Democratic committee weighs whether a hearing is needed and potential court action if a withdrawal is not timely filed.
A United Nations report warns that tropical Africa faces food shortages as many Africans abandon farming to seek wage work elsewhere, reducing local harvests and increasing reliance on imports. The study highlights regional labor shifts and potential impacts on staple supplies and prices.
France marked the tenth anniversary of D-Day with ceremonies at St Laurent Cemetery behind Utah Beach. French and American leaders spoke as 9 485 crosses honored fallen Americans. thousands gathered, including veterans and U S officers, to reflect on unity and sacrifice.
Vietminh troops have re positioned around the Red River delta threatening an all out assault on Hanoi. French forces rush reinforcements and prepare beachheads at Haiphong and Doson Peninsula while evacuations continue around Haiphong.
The Ouachita Parish American Red Cross chapter will hold its annual dinner at the Virginia Hotel Tuesday at 6 45 p m lasting about an hour. Rabbi David Lefckwitch of Shreveport will speak. W E Lamb and Mrs C M Strauss coordinate plans. A three day disaster institute starts Tuesday with Robert Sheplar of Atlanta leading subcommittee sessions, followed by a general coordinating meeting Thursday at 7 p.m.
Baton Rouge Louisiana house appropriations committee approves two measures to keep cattle off major highways. Roberts bill bans cattle and allocates 50000 yearly for enforcement. Blair bill mirrors it with 750000 for fencing costs and cattlemen to cover work and maintenance.
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