Fire Disrupts Sunday School For Firemen
A wiring fire at J W Warrenier in Grammont damaged a home and interrupted a Sunday School class at Monroe Fire Station No 1 led by Deacon Arthur Tatum of First Baptist and Northeast State College. A second early morning mattress fire at 112 Oak Street at C W Williams caused minor damage and minor burn to Fireman C S Shipp who treated it at the station.
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J. W. Warrenier
Grammont
Monroe
Arthur Tatum
First Baptist Church
Northeast State College
Tatum
Oak Street
C. W. Williams
C. S. Shipp
Shipp
Harm Cited In Proposed Boost In Petro Tax
Louisiana teachers push a gas gathering tax increase to fund salary raises. Dowdy of the Mid Continent Oil and Gas Association warns higher fuel costs and a tougher business climate would hinder future industrial expansion. He notes most Louisiana gas goes out of state and outlines who bears tax costs. Industries cited as affected include oil and gas, petrochemicals, aluminum, sulfur, pulp and paper, and electric power.
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Louisiana
Vernon Dowdy
Mid Continent Oil and Gas Association
News - Star
Dowdy
Monroe Graduates and staff share upcoming event and honors
Miss McDonald will receive a bachelor of arts at commencement in the Field House. Lilah Rabin recalls a brush with Texas speed patrol. West Point cadets Billy Joe Wafer and Fred Seiler tour Army bases from Monroe. Dorothy Faye Brazzel earns a nurse's cap in New Orleans and pursues further training. William Alexander from Bastrop wins a Miami University grant for a math institute June 17 to July 26.
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Lilah Rabin
West Monroe
News - Star
Oklahoma
Texas
Lilah
West Point
Monroe
Billy Joe Wafer
Gerald Street
Fred Seiler
College Avenue
Fort Sill
Okla
Unite States Military Academy
Dorothy Faye Brazzel
Elmo G. Brazzel
Foster
Touro Infirmay
New Orleans
Tulane University
William Alexander
Bastrop
Miami S. University
Eisenhower's illness causes brief pause in schedule
President Eisenhower suffered a digestive upset traced to something eaten. Doctors said no hospitalization and no cardiac changes, with Sullivan and Mattingly monitoring. he will cancel engagements and rest in bed after returning from Florida trip.
Autos Collide on Louisville Ave In Monroe
Two cars collided on Louisville Avenue yesterday around 3 p.m. causing extensive damage but no serious injuries. Sam Hanna 23 of 1701 North 4th Street rammed J A Henry 38 of Route 4 West Monroe after Henry ran a stop light. Henry’s car struck broadside and wrapped around a telephone pole. Neither driver was seriously hurt.
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Louisville Avenue
Sam Hanna
4Th
Monroe
J. A. Henry
Rt. 4
West Monroe
Henry
Hanna
North Third
Louisville
Jet Travel Advances Promise Global Reach and Jets
The Passport Office head Miss Knight predicts rapid travel growth with 12 large jets handling all current transatlantic traffic. She notes 560 000 passport renewals and 82 000 April applications, with jet speeds near 600 miles per hour and 150 passenger capacity. Only one security denial occurred this year.
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Miss Knight
Knight
Passport Office
The
States Department
Seven Surviving Crash Victims Improve at St Francis
Seven people injured in a three car crash near Bosco on Highway 165 are reported improving at St Francis Hospital where four nuns and Mrs Helen Manuel remain hospitalized. Three people were killed including Mrs Barbara Raborn and two Kahn relatives. Leonard Raborn Jr. is among the injured.
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Bosco
St. Francis Hospital
S. E. Burgoyne
Madeline
Brigida
Brendan
Leonard D. Raborn
Riverbend
West Monroe
Barbara Kahn Raborn
Roborn
Leonard D. Jr
Pauling Urges Global Ban on Nuclear Tests
Linus Pauling appeals for an international agreement to halt nuclear tests, citing health dangers from fallout and urging scientists worldwide to back the cause. He plans a lecture tour in France and vows to emphasize world peace in all future talks. He notes the three nuclear powers must stop explosions for moral and physical safety.
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United States
Russia
Britain
Plane crash claims four Chico businessmen and pilot
Plane piloted by Henry Harris Smith crashes en route to Santa Monica. Passengers Owen Summers Wallis 33, Robert F. Peterson 52, Terrence Patterson Lockhardt 33, and construction owner Owen Summers Wallis are killed. Katie and 63 year old Bachwitz survive, describing the crash as an earthquake.
Post Office In Oak Grove Up For Lease Renewal
Fifth District Congressman Otto E Passman says the Post Office Department will advertise for quarters in Oak Grove. The move may renew the current lease or use another existing building or a private lease for suitable quarters. Site criteria include location parking access for mail vehicles. Specifications posted in the Oak Grove post office lobby.
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Post Office Department
Oak Grove
Otto E. Passman
The
News-Star
Washington
Passman
End of Rabies Campaign In Ascension Parish
Dr J P Gillespie parish health unit director announced the anti rabies drive in Ascension Parish has ended with about 900 dogs inoculated since January 1. The statement notes the campaign concluded today in Donaldsonville AP report.
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Donaldsonville
Apdr
J. P. Gillespie
Ascension Parlish Health Unit
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Richmond
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Treasury
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Rogers Silver Coffee & Tea Server
Childs Shopping Center
Ee Mighty Chrysler
Chrysler Saratoga
Olcott Motors, Inc
N. 2Nd
Tensas Motor & Supply Co
Hwy
St. Joseph
Martin Motor Co
Delhi
Lee Motor & Implement Co
Depot St
Tallulah
R. A. Rentz
1St & Sparrow
Lake Providence
John Snyder
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