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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1960
Page
3
New York UPI report says the NBC TV special The George Burns Show faced a tense first 50 minutes as host Burns struggled with guest Jack Benny and a Havana theme. Observers noted pacing and potential awkward moments during the program.
Real estate transfers are listed in Ouachita parish records with numerous property deeds in Monroe. Separately, a broadcast segment recounts George Burns performing with guests, describing a TV appearance, Channel Swim rumors, Surfside Six news, and NBC Project 20 preparations.
Ward three will have no contest for Ouachita parish school board member B A Tarver Sr qualified for the post held by C E Buckley who did not seek reelection. Only one seat on the three man Ward three delegation is up for reelection. Fred S McVay and Everett Zeagler will be joined by Tarver who is now opposed.
Charles Pfeiffer quit as police chief of Durand Wisconsin saying he felt unwanted after his superiors refused a requested raise and then advertised for a new chief at 60 dollars more per month. The resignation highlights tensions between Pfeiffer and city officials over compensation and leadership.
In Havana the Cuban government plans action against two U S oil companies and a British operator after they refused a government demand to refine Soviet crude. Standard of New Jersey and Texaco told Cuba’s Petroleum Institute they would not shift from Venezuelan supplies. British Shell reportedly sent a similar letter to Prime Minister Fidel Castro’s regime.
Florida Highway Patrol announced it will publish a Spanish language edition of the driver's handbook to help reduce the auto accident rate among about 118,000 Spanish speaking residents in the state. The plan aims to improve understanding of traffic laws and safety practices among a growing demographic in Florida.
Sammy Davis Jr, performing at Pigalle in London, tearfully described a savage racial attack by about 30 followers of Sir Oswald Mosley. The demonstrators shouted go home and slurs as they protested his plans to marry Swedish actress May Britt. Davis hoped the incident won’t spread to the U.S. and said they may marry in London after her divorce.
Hollywood AP reports actor Ronald Reagan resigns as president of the Screen Actors Guild after leading recent negotiations with producers. He steps down to become a producer himself.
Monroe city school board approved buying a 10.75 acre tract from W J Sherrouse Sr for 35000 to serve as the site for a new Negro elementary school east of the planned US Highway 165 bypass. The 722 by 650 foot parcel lies at Sherrouse and Elm streets.
Washington AP Gov Rockefeller breakfasted with President Eisenhower at the White House. He said Nixon has good chances for the Republican nomination and reiterated willingness to be drafted for the top spot while declining any move to a Nixon running mate. He discussed politics and international affairs but avoided specifics on his candidacy or a GOP convention role.
Billy Rogers of 10542 Poplar street faces two counts of issuing worthless checks after police arrested him at home. bond set at 1250 dollars for checks passed at a local supermarket. John Wesley Wright of 1607 South College Avenue is held after admitting three burglaries in Monroe at Wedemeyer’s Gulf Service Station on May 3 and Studebaker Packard on June 2 and 4. Two Negro juveniles returned from New Orleans face burglary charges for March 23 at a home on South 23rd street. a gold watch and about 150 dollars were taken.
Funeral services for Mrs. Louise DeRoche Davis 82 who died Tuesday after a long illness will be held at 10 a m Thursday at St Paschal Catholic Church Interment at Hasley Cemetery under Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe A 7 pm Wednesday rosary will be in the Mulhearn chapel She is survived by five daughters including Mrs W L Corbin Sr and Mrs Ford Boone of West Monroe two others in Florida Texas and Houston one son Victor D Davis Jr of West Monroe one brother Walter Jugie of Lake Charles eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren Pallbearers are Pete Corbin Houston Fuller Ray Altman Sr W N Webb D E Bevins Jr and Jack Weir.
Baton Rouge AP Gov Jimmie H Davis says his current net worth is 225000 in a filing with the secretary of state to meet state law. He must file upon taking office and again when leaving. Last week ex Gov Ear K Long said he would file by the deadline, estimating 275000 versus 150000 at entry.
In Bastrop a compromise was reached between the Morehouse Parish School Board and John P. Causey, former supervisor of parish schools, ending proceedings in the Fourth District Court. Causey agreed to resign, with the board paying six months salary about $6,500.
Louisiana House expected to vote on Gov Jimmie H. Davis plan to raise the hunting license from $1 to $3 with a $2 deer or turkey license, and to universalize the fishing license. The proposal accompanies a $60 million bond package debated amid opposition over public vote requirements.
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