Poet Sandburg Denounces TV For Inanity and Trickery
Aging poet Carl Sandburg decried television as inane and trickery at a General Federation of Women's Clubs gathering in Asheville North Carolina He attacked television commercials and other media while praising a milder view of TV and joking about his Lincoln biography reduction.
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Sandburg
Asheville
N.C
Carl Sandburg
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Arelene Francis
Lincoln
Francis
Playgrounds Open This Summer In Monroe
Monroe Recreation department sponsors ten playground sites for children ages six to fifteen this summer. Opens Monday at 8 30 a m and closes daily at 11 30 a m. White groups operate seven sites and colored groups five with various games and weekly ribbon awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Recreation Department
George Breece
Sue Turner
Georgia Tucker
Merlin Crowe
Lida Benton
Mona Lee Tichell
Lexington
Marie Pohlman
Plum Street School
Geneve Castles
Sherrouse
Carolyn Boyce
Barkdall Faulk
Dollie Sweet
Booker T
Beatrice Graves
Carver
Doris Turner
Clarks School
Joyce Bassett
Bryant
Olivia Knight
Carrou
J. Ella Williams
Peggy Garnett
Wealthy Texan balks at land seizure for park near Fort Worth
Sid Richardson, listed among the world's wealthiest men, challenges the U.S. Corps of Engineers claim to condemn 1207 acres by Benbrook Reservoir for a recreational park. Richardson objects to government authority and notes his discussions with President Eisenhower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Sid Richardson
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Benbrook Reservoir
Richardson
Eisenhower
Two Navy pilots die in Atlantic jet crash near Cecil Field
In the Atlantic near Jacksonville two F3H Demon pilots were lost after their jets plunged into the sea. Cmdr J F Tefft, commander of Fighter Squadron 31, was rescued and reported in very good condition aboard the Valley Forge. The second pilot's status remained unconfirmed as search efforts continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
J. F. Tefft
Fighter Squadron 31
Cecil Field
F. W. Lloyd
Navy
Tefft
Valley Forge
Jacksonville
Fla
Atlantic
Here And There Continues From Page One
A report notes a subject who had been preparing to go home when struck by an incident in recent weeks. Details are limited in this readable fragment.
Ad Workshop Highlights Retail Advertising Needs
The News Star and Morning World covered a three day advertising workshop in Dallas led by Ken Gallien from the newspapers advertising staff. The program studied problems and needs of the retail advertiser and was sponsored by the Bureau of Advertising of the American Newspaper Publishers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Morning World
Dallas
Ken Gallien
Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Kelly Graduates From FBI Academy in Washington
James C. Kelly Jr. chief of police of Monroe completed a 12 week FBI Academy training course described as tough. Mrs Kelly accompanied him to graduation and will fly home with him Saturday. He will resume his duties in Monroe on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Academy of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
James C. Kelly, Jr
Monroe
Kelly
Kiwanis Club Announces Pancake Breakfast Hours
Mack L. Owens Jr announces the West Monroe Kiwanis Club second annual pancake breakfast running 6 to 9 a.m. tomorrow. The event at Walt's Restaurant on Cypress Street funds the club's humanitarian work profits support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
Square Dancing Sessions Start June 10 At Ferriday High
Square Dancing Director Bob Lincoln announces weekly Monday dances at 7 30 p m in Ferriday High School gym beginning June 10. All are invited and dances will be taught with plans to compete with other state teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Lincoln
Ferriday High School
Lincoln
Ouachita Parish official released from hospital to home
Mrs. KE. H. Mill secretary of Ouachita Parish Police Jury returns home after two weeks in St. Francis Hospital following surgery. She plans several weeks at home before resuming duties at the courthouse. In district court Dallas 7-Catzumi Otsuka had his name legally changed to George Catzumi Otsuka. He told Judge D B Wood that everyone calls him George.
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KE. H. Mill
Ouachita Parish
St. Francis Hospital
Hill
Court House
Dallas
Catzumi Otsuka
George Catzumi Otsuka
George
D. B. Wood
Summer Session Opens At Southeastern Louisiana College
Classes start today for the 1957 summer session at Southeastern Louisiana College and run until August 9. July 4-5 are the only holidays during the session, amid a mishap affecting Saratoga maneuvers. Rear Adm. Pirie ordered 16 Skyraiders to join the hunt, but dawn air activity was limited to four planes as ashore aircraft already assisted. A Saratoga briefing officer cited precautions against air clutter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond — UP
Southeastern Louisiana College
Robert B. Pirie
Saratoga
Monroe Case Presented At Board Hearing In Alexandria
Representatives from the Twin Cities in Alexandria present exhibits to the Civil Aeronautics Board. They argue direct Monroe Houston air service will aid Monroe and nearby communities, citing rising departures and passengers from 1953 to 1956 and Monroe’s ties to oil gas and natural gas regions.
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Monroe
Twin Cities
Alexandria
Civil Aeronautics Board
Trans-Texas
Southern Air Lines
Louisiana
Texas
Mississippi
Arkansas
Aviation Committee
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Jim Williams
Houston
Louis D. Smith
Jackson
Greenville
Miss
CAB
Trans - Texas
Southern
Lafayette
Lake Charles
West Monroe
Bogalusa
de Ridder
Franklin
el Dorado
Little Rock
Ark
Columbus
Greenwood
Youth Drowns at Pond Swim Near Metairie
King King, 15 year old Metairie High student, drowned Thursday during a pond swim with a schoolmate. The companion said he was ahead and saw him flounder and sink as he vanished beneath the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Warren King
Metairie High School
King
Senator Sparks declines meeting on Monroe area interstate plan
James D. Sparks states prior commitments prevent attendance at a Monroe area interstate road and bridge meeting. He urges local agreement on a route acceptable to Monroe and West Monroe city officials, notes high projected costs, and emphasizes federal funding and long construction period. He sends copies to mayor and city council.
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James D. Sparks
Federal
Monroe
Baton Rouge
Howard
West Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Six Fined in Court for Drunk Driving in Fourth District
In Fourth District Court Judge David I Garrett fined six defendants for driving while intoxicated after guilty pleas. Jefferson B Batson received 400 dollars plus costs as a second offender. Horace A Henderson Virgil F Lewis General White John J Mellett Aubry Bolt were fined 300 dollars plus costs. Two defendants Jack E Hilburn and William W Dowd were remanded for later sentencing. Trials and indictments related to gambling and other charges were continued or scheduled for June 21.
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Fourth District
David I. Garrett
Jefferson B. Batson
Horace A. Henderson
Virgil F. Lewis
General White
John J. Mellett
Aubry Bolt
Jack E. Hilburn
William W. Dowd
Garrett
Wilds F. Ross
Ivory Theodore Rilen
Willie T. Straughton
David Keys
Charles Pen Franklin
Hardy Goins
Ivory Mitchell
Richard Hampton
James R. Shaw
James A. Schaeffer
W. H. Smith
Smith
Auto Industry Veteran Involved in Fatal Rifle Incident
An auto industry worker died after a rifle was fired through a door as a man shouted. Barrier, a longtime Army veteran and squad leader, claimed two men were shot. Investigators found no ammunition used in the drill. Barker was not supposed to have rounds, though three secreted rounds from Ft. Benning were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrier
Jacksonviille
Fla
Barker
Ft. Benning
Building Permits Granted by Greater Monroe Development Co
The Greater Monroe Development Co. received three permits for brick veneer homes in Monroe. Sam Howell, city building inspector, listed a 606 Tarver St home valued at 11 750 a 703 Tarver St home at 13 500 and a 2107 Cottonwood St home at 14 000. Johnnie Gaston got a frame cabin permit at 409 Ford St for 300. Motor Securities Co. can move a frame building from 201 Louisville Ave to 515 Walnut St for 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater
Motor Securities Co
Louisville Avenue
Walnut Street
Phone Pioneers State Meeting In Ouachita Saturday
More than 300 members and guests of the Ouachita Council of Telephone Pioneers will attend the annual outdoor meeting and barbecue at Forsythe Park. The event begins about 9 a m and will induct new officers Harvey S Trammell president Montez Smith vice president and Z Rester secretary treasurer. Edwin P Jenevein is outgoing president. Members have at least 21 years in the telephone industry. The council covers northeast Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Council of Telephone Pioneers
al B. Kessler
Twin Cities
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co
Forsythe Park
Harvey S. Trammell
Montez Smith
Z. Rester
Telephone Pioneers
Ouachita Council
Louisiana
NATO leaders reflect on postwar hope and peace gains
A 1953-era remark notes NATO nations growing belief that the Soviet threat was countered. The speaker says NATO territory is safeguarded and war avoided, asserting continued ability to deter aggression and preserve peace and freedom.
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NATO
Bunnies Puff In Smoke Box Experiments
The report describes a rabbit life span of about five years and notes autopsies after death. It explains a smoking box setup where a lighted cigarette is positioned two centimeters from the rabbit's nose and puffs of smoke occur when timing devices close an opening.
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Federation
NBC
Earl Chadoff
D-Pa
House
Chudoff
Ad Workshop
New South
Taipei
Defense Ministry
Quemoy
Sen. Sparks
Cecile Parker
Citizen's Committee
Parker
Auto Industry
Amana
Fourth St
Phone Pioneers
Edwin P. Jenevein
Great NATO
Bunnies
Green Bros. Dairy
John Green
Guernsey
Golden Guernsey
Rior
Monroe, la
Sale
Aluminum
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