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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1961
Page
4
The piece argues the 10 percent passenger travel tax is inefficient and harmful. It notes revenue losses, tax deductibility for business travel, burdens on noncar owners, and declines in intercity rail and bus use since 1946 60, 70 years ago, urging Congress to repeal the tax.
Former President Eisenhower spoke at a testimonial dinner for Republican members of Congress, urging unity and restraint while signaling disapproval of excess government power. He warned against inflation and excessive federal programs, urging positive action in education, agriculture, and development.
UN Governing Council approves a 1.1 million five year fund to Cuba for agricultural research over US objections. U S delegate calls Cuba's post impact uncertain and blames replacement of experts while criticizing foreign aid.
Washington reports trail balloons for Brigadier General Telford Taylor as a possible policy making post in the Kennedy Administration. Editors praise him, while Congress challenges his loyalty citing a Civil Service flag and past affiliations with Communist-linked figures.
A sprawling account examines the 1967 Brinks heist in Boston where $2.75 million vanished. It follows the crime, the vengeance of Joseph O Keefe, and the moral reckoning that led to turning in accomplices. The book by Bob Considine blends reportage and reflection, praising the author’s breadth and voice.
Readers debate palmistry accuracy while health questions cover pernicious anemia in babies spinal arthritis red faced workers and cystic fibrosis. The column blends skeptical palm reading critique with medical brief answers and a note to seek foundation literature.
A veteran voices frustration over a four week wait for VA information and notes widespread mail misdirection and lack of personal identification. The piece explains common VA policy letter codes from NSLI to World War I War Risk Insurance and invites readers to submit questions for future columns.
An unsigned letter to the News-Star admitted poisoning pet dogs in Monroe’s northside, claiming the howling disturbed the writer’s sleep. Sar Millsaps announced Ouachita National Bank will open a West Monroe branch. Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office made 51 arrests in May 1936 for hog thefts to bigamy.
A biblical verse from Matthew 4 1 invites believers to reflect on the wilderness testing of Jesus and assures that followers will also endure trials yet will ultimately sing the victors song.
The Monroe News-Star outlines its founding, publishers, and leadership from 1891 through 1952. It lists distribution details, offices, and staff including chairman, president, general manager, editors, and advertising representation. The paper declares independence and impartial news principles.
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