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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1960
Page
4
An editorial notes a labor dispute in New York's theater scene where actors earning as little as $120 a week while performing face a costly system of minimum staffing. It argues overstaffing, featherbedding, and high taxes drive up seat prices and shorten runs, contributing to a sick industry and fewer productions.
A columnist recounts a dispute between radio TV and New York newspapers over freedom of speech and decency. He cites Dave Garroway, NBC host, and laments limited access to Garroway, contrasting press prudery with broadcast brashness and noting editors’ censorship rules.
Dr. E Vincent Askey, president elect of the American Medical Association, urges Americans to take personal health responsibility. He argues that analyzing health like budgets could raise national health and life expectancy, reduce pain and illness, and notes four achievable goals from staying well to faster recovery and prolonged earning power. He warns against ignoring illness and advice and promotes facing health issues head on.
The National Geographic Society notes that most pencil wood comes from southern Oregon and northern California. It also observes that some gorillas show family like ness similar to humans.
A forestry report states that nine out of ten forest fires are caused by human activity, with negligence and accidental ignition identified as the primary sources.
Washington AP notes that decades begin with upheaval shaping U S politics and foreign policy From 1930 to 1960 each new decade brought war isolationism and international roles The current decade unfolds with Khrushchev attacks and a united political front as Americans defend their leadership and protect borders.
Washington opinion argues no candidate will win the presidency who supports a summit with Khrushchev or appeasement. It cites past Munich parallels, stresses reliance on normal diplomacy, and warns that bowing to Soviet demands risks war. The piece endorses standing firm and avoiding summit engagements.
This verse, John 16 2, warns that many who claim to be saviors gain followers. Jesus likens people to sheep who hear only his voice, while many shepherds before him misled. The message affirms Christ as the true Savior and source of deliverance from sin.
In East Orange Grace Lake, a married mother of three, works as a commercial window washer and commands attention from male onlookers who offer help and leer at her blonde appearance. She started in the trade after her husband was injured, sidelining his sponge and pail.
Washington inquiry into the 40 billion interstate system highlights graft and overpayments in a Tulsa area project. Rep. Wright brands the program the most scandalous public episode since the Hoffman Beck revelations as auditors reveal $524,689 paid for unused materials and multiple overcharges, double bills, and falsified tests.
In this health column Dr Van Dellen explains that many women suffer dull pelvic ache linked to standing fatigue and premenstrual swelling. The condition, labeled pelvic pain syndrome by Dr Howard Taylor Jr, involves uterine ligament tenderness and possible nerve over sensitivity and pelvic blood vessel engorgement.
Temporary improvement occurs after rest from home duties and reduces pelvic tension. Surgery is advised only for severe, long lasting symptoms. Procedures include uterus removal or nerve cutting. Dr. Van Dellen will answer questions if a stamped self addressed envelope is included. Tomorrow: Breast or formula.
E M T asks if honey instead of sugar can cause diabetes. Reply states diabetes comes from insulin production failure, not from specific foods.
Resting heart muscle needs less blood. during walking the heart beats faster and harder, increasing demand. Narrowed coronary arteries can’t supply the extra blood, causing angina. when activity ceases, demand drops and pain stops.
Y A S asks why the nose runs only when eating during a cold. They propose an allergy to dining room substances such as silver polish or eggs as possible triggers.
A H inquires about rapid gastric emptying and asks what factors speed transit from stomach to intestines. The note seeks basic explanations of digestion speeds, including potential dietary and health influences on stomach emptying rates.
The passage of food through the stomach differs among individuals, depending on food type and whether the person is calm or upset. Disease processes also influence stomach motility.
L M writes that pregnancy can occur without a normal thyroid. Treating hypothyroidism in the mother-to-be is advised to avoid cretinism in the child. Thyroid extract may aid infertility by stimulating other glands.
Today's Health Hint advises avoiding emotional eating while the Bible Digest notes Psalms 69 33 praising God for listening to the poor and not despising prisoners.
The Monroe News-Star-World, independent daily published afternoon except weekends by News-Star-World Publishing Corporation, lists leaders including Wilson Ewing and Amund G. Brown. It credits Associated Press dispatches and notes wide national bureau presence while asserting its local independence and editorial stance.
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