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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1958

Page

3

Kiroli Dining Hall Dedicated for Scout Camp

Dedicatory services for the new Kiroli Dining Hall at Camp Kiroli honored by Ouachita Valley Council of BSA. Monroe Judge W M Harper spoke on Scouting’s growth since 1932 as a crowd watched a 148 acre camp with a 300 meals per period dining hall and a supporting roster of donors and committees. Summer camping begins with about 100 Scouts entering the first week and 125 to 150 weekly thereafter.

Camp Kiroli Ouachita Harper Kiroli George Simpson Kiwanis Rotary Lions Clubs Marvin Green Ruston Ouachita Valley Council

Speculation On Campaign to Overthrow Fourth Republic

Speculation centers on Delbecque pressuring mainland safety committees to step up moves against the Fourth Republic. Delbecque cites 320 committees ready to act as a Paris showdown with De Gaulle looms. Soustelle’s whereabouts are unclear amid security blackouts as De Gaulle tours Algeria.

Safety Committee Delbecque France Paris de Gaulle Jacques Soustelle Algiers Soustelle Algeria

Rainach Defends Colleague Garrett in Tax Dispute

Rainach defended Rep. Garrett amid anti tax criticism over a possible one cent tax rise. Garrett allegedly signaled support for a tax increase in an April 20 Alexandria meeting, while opposing cuts to teachers pay. Both lawmakers distance themselves from Long aligned politics and deny a sudden switch.

34 Club Garrett Rainach Alexandria Long LTA United School Committee

Rory Calhoun and Lita Baron Expect Second Child

Actor Rory Calhoun and wife Lita Baron announce they expect their second child in December Their ten year marriage includes a 15 month old daughter Cindy.

Hollywood Rory Calhoun Lita Baron Cindy

Cause of Major Fire Unknown in Perth Amboy

Officials search for cause of the worst fire in Perth Amboy history that swept five city blocks, destroyed two lumber yards and three houses, with damages over a million dollars. The blaze began Saturday in a shed at Crouse Lumber Yard near Lehigh Valley tracks and spread aided by gas from three trucks.

Perth Amboy N.J UPID Crouse Lumber Yard Lehigh Valley Railroad

Salley Grocery Salesman Injured In Crash Near Dubach

Robert West 40 of West Monroe and two Salley Grocery clerks were severely injured when their car collided with a furniture truck driven by Marcus Davis near Dubach on U S 167. West underwent seven hours of facial surgery at North Louisiana Sanitarium amid extensive injuries.

Robert West West Monroe Salley Wholesale Grocery Company Dubach North Louisiana Sanitarium Shreveport West Salley Grocery Company Marcus Davis Ruston Berry Furniture Company Fred Salley Salley Grocery Bernice Grady Grafton Monroe H. Drew Hearne Salley Grafton U. S. 167 Hearne Davis

Hydrographic Office Ports Information Offered

Washington DC world charts pilot charts and weather summaries available from the Hydrographic Office or local agents. Includes current tables wind charts and port supplements.

Washington, D. C Hydrographic Office

Girl Safe After Drowning Scare At Forsythe Park Pool

At Swayze Natatorium in Forsythe Park a clothing left in a pool locker triggered a rescue response. The shirted owner, a student visiting with friends, appeared with the garments and explained another girl had left items behind. Pool director Jack Blanks urged patrons to remove belongings to avoid false alarms.

Swayze Natatorium Forsythe Park Jack Blanks Monroe Department Blanks

Bastrop Man Critically Injured In East Madison Street Crash

Charles Looney 27 of Bastrop was critically injured when his car left the road on East Madison Street, broke a fence and struck the house foundation. He was treated at Morehouse General Hospital and transferred to St. Francis in Monroe. The home owner cited $5 000 to $6 000 in damage. Police reported 37 feet from lane to impact. Witnesses noted Bastrop streets had been sprayed shortly before.

Charles Looney Bastrop Looney Madison St Morehouse General Hospital St. Francis Monroe R. M. Davis I Bastrop

Deaths in Rayville Mary L. Long

Funeral services for Mary L. Long 78 of Rayville will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Rayville Methodist Church with burial in Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers include Glen Hazelwood Warren Greer Turpin Davis L Coominger J E Haven and Woodford Halleck. She leaves a son Monroe Long a foster son MSGT Robert E Haddox in Germany a foster daughter Mrs Lester Johnston a granddaughter Marxine Long and a grandson Lester Wayne Johnston. She had lived in Rayville since 1912 and was a Methodist.

Rayville Mary L. Long Monroe Hospital Rayville Methodist Church Rayville Masonic Cemetery Glen Hazelwood Warren Greer Turpin Davis L. Coominger J. E. Haven Woodford Halleck Monroe Long MSGT Robert E. Haddox USAF Germany Lester Johnston Marxine Long Lester Wayne Johnston J. T. Cook Franklinton John H. Ritter Methodist Church

Army Chief Seeks 900000 Manpower Despite Cuts

Secretary of the Army Brucker testified before a Senate subcommittee that the Army still needs at least 900000 soldiers but cannot resist a 30000 reduction. He noted the Army had proposed raising manpower to 925000 last September to Secretary of Defense McElroy.

Washington Brucker Senate Defense Department House Dennis Chavez D-Nm Army Secretary of Defense McElroy

Car want ads promise finds in today's listings

Readers are urged to check today's want ads for available cars. Across listings, various makes and models are shown with prices and contact details. Strong entities include local dealers and private sellers offering sedans coupes and trucks.

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