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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1960
Page
2
An underground blaze trapped riders as smoke filled a train near Grand Central. Passengers screamed in terror while crew guided evacuees to the front car and then to the street. An off duty conductor and others on scene described the thick smoke and wide panic before evacuation.
Davis and Jackson faced a legislative committee over a sweeping cut plan affecting public education. The budget shifts lower state funds for about 1,100 new teachers while nudging the lunch program up to 11.8 million and counting on surplus commodities. Louisiana superintendents warned 31 of 67 systems could shorten terms by two to five weeks, signaling a deep education crisis.
NEW YORK AP Freedom of the Press Day marks a western hemisphere celebration of free journalism. William H. Cowles president of the Inter American Press Assn notes progress since 1953 with restorations in Argentina Peru Venezuela and Colombia while condemning Cuba under Fidel Castro as authoritarian and suppressive toward the press. He calls for freedom restoration in Cuba and return of seized newspapers.
Baton Rouge AP Saxton a mechanic told a legislative committee he needed a week to build parts and demonstrate how a voting machine could be rigged to register false votes Committee chair John Lewis Jr ordered next hearing and subpoenas issued Saxton said he had only one day to work Shoup Voting Machine Co disputed the claim saying the machines cannot be rigged and tampering parts would be illegal and detectable by honest officials
Washington AP reports the House Judiciary Committee weighs a bill to add 30 plus federal judgeships to end a seven year stalemate. The plan proposes three circuit seats in Vermont Connecticut New York and a fourth across several states and the Canal Zone. It also adds twenty seven district judgeships including new posts in eastern Louisiana western Louisiana and southern Mississippi.
Sikorsky Aircraft Division of United Aircraft Corp announced the licensing of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan to manufacture and sell the S-61 helicopter. The deal follows licensing agreements with other foreign manufacturers to expand the model's reach.
Mayor Howard signed a proclamation highlighting the push to improve communications. The piece notes over 20,000 members in chapters across the United States Canada and Hawaii. First Lt Anita Reed, Women Army Corps recruiter, will visit Monroe to interview interested women at the Army Recruiting station 402 Louisville avenue from 10 30 a m through the day.
Panola County authorities recaptured three escaped inmates from Parchman Prison after a 30 hour flight during which they allegedly assaulted a white housewife. Willie Foreman Ellis Lee and Howard Cook were tied to the home invasion after stealing a truck and car. Cook, the ringleader, held a rifle as the escape party moved back toward prison.
Four years ago a council discussion touched on creating a utility. The speaker notes he could not secure a necessary authorization from the Utilities Commission, reiterating his public endorsement of the utility concept from years past.
Convair reported strike action by the International Association of Machinists reduced shifts at Vandenberg and Edwards AFBs, with five bases idled as workers refused to cross picket lines. SAM plant workers split, with 25 000 voting to stay on the job. Union seeks 14 cent hourly raise plus fringe benefits. Convair offered 11 cents and 3 cents cost of living hike.
A Louisiana bill backed by Sen. Elmore F. Bonin would allow classroom staff including teachers principals and supervisors to run for public office. Representative Ray Burn argued against restricting teachers from serving in government while Bonin noted parish officials opposed teachers serving on boards that hire and promote teachers.
A 22-year-old Hamburg man Anthony Moreau died Monday from injuries from a two car wreck near Marksville Louisiana Sunday night. The weekend toll reached 14 in the state with two others killed instantly and two more in critical condition.
A historical note describes African lions avoiding human contact unless frightened or provoked, suggesting cautious behavior in regions where people and big cats share space.
WORCESTER Mass AP Sen Wayne Morse D Ore again criticized Sen John F Kennedy Mass but pledged support for the Democratic ticket he notes Kennedy could lead if nominated Morse backs Adlai Stevenson saying there is no substitute for brains in the White House He praises Kennedys sex appeal but questions his liberal credentials and readiness for the presidency.
Davis clashed with Knowles as representatives from Orleans and other parishes debated a bond issue. Tessier Smith and Cashio urged public votes while Cashio argued the bond plan is needed for colleges. Triche proposed amendments to validate bonds and protect the $10 beer tax until debt retirement.
Judge Harper and councilman candidates listed with no opposition in Ward 9. Incumbent M. H. Head seeks reelection, Dwight E. Owens and Stan ard Sweet also named in race details. Charles B. Griggs age 51 is mentioned in the context of the ballot.
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