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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1958

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LSU Faculty Opposes Segregation Bills Faces House Probe

Baton Rouge LSU faculty members have signed a petition opposing Senator Rainach's segregation bills. A House sergeant at arms summoned LSU to explain the faculty stance as public hearings set for 3 p.m. tomorrow. The petition cited the LSU faculty’s stand, while the Alumni Council urged defense of LSU’s independent expression.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State University W. M. Rainach LSU House House Education Committee John Garrett Louisiana The American Civil Liberties Union South LSU Alumni Council Rainach

Senate Row Erupts Over Labor Bill

Washington AP reports a heated debate over a Senate labor bill praised by backers as tackling union corruption but called ineffective by Secretary of Labor Mitchell. Kennedy and Ives rebuked his criticisms while Knowland anticipates amendments. McNamara opposes secret ballots for union elections and Mundt calls the bill inadequate and rushed. The leadership had pledged floor action by June 10.

Washington Senate Mitchell J. Sens John F. Kennedy Dmass Irving M. Ives RNY Kennedy Ives William F. Knowland California Pat McNamara Dmic Labor Committee Plumbers Union Barry Goldwater Rariz Karl E. Mundt R-Sd Rackets Investigating Committee

Louisiana Senate Takes Up Chiropractor Licensing Bill

In Baton Rouge the Louisiana Senate prepared to consider a measure licensing chiropractors, a move opposed by the medical profession. Chiropractors have built support from constituents and expect large attendance as the session began. The bill, previously stalled for 12 years, was reported favorably by Sen. R. E. King's committee despite objections.

Baton Rouge UPS Louisiana Senate Senate Health and Welfare Committee Senate Chamber Sen R. E. King Winnsboro King Louisiana

Heat and Storms Push Through Twin City Afternoon

Wed weather outlook shows increasing clouds and scattered thundershowers for Twin City. Midmorning reading hit 82 degrees, with highs near the low 90s this afternoon and evening. Tonight’s low expected 70 to 74, with tomorrow’s high 90 to 94.

Twin City

Fireworks Bill Defeated By One Vote In House

In Baton Rouge a bill to outlaw fireworks failed 42 to 41 in the Louisiana House, short of the 51 needed. Rep. A T Sanders of East Baton Rouge urged reconsideration, appealing for safety after noting the risk to children. Welborn Jack of Caddo Parish was noted in the discussion.

Reds threaten to try army men as spies

Berlin reports East German Communists threaten to try nine American soldiers after their helicopter was forced down in Communist territory. Die Volksarmee says the aircraft flew over East Germany to spy and vows to treat flying spies as such. The United States rejected demands to negotiate for the soldiers’ return, saying the Soviets are responsible under Four-Power agreements.

Berlin UPI Defense Ministry Die Volksarmee the Peoples Army East Germany U.S. 3Rd Armored Division U.S. Army State Department United States

West Monroe group survives barge capsize voyage

Six West Monroe residents narrowly escaped drowning when a barge they rode to Sterlington and back to Monroe overturned late Sunday. The group includes Mr and Mrs George Lawn their daughters Diane and Kathie Diane Futch and Miss B B Strow. All were aboard the vessel during the incident and were rescued with minor injuries.

West Monroe Sterlington Monroe George Lawn Diane Kathie Diane Futch B. B. Strow West

Air Force Aims Lunar Probes For August Moon Mission

Lt. Gen. S. E. Anderson announced the Air Force will launch three lunar probe missions this year aimed to crash into the moon rather than orbit. The August target includes two more probes in September and October, using modified Thor missiles to cover about 278000 miles over two and a half days.

Air Force Moon Anderson Milwaukee S. E. Anderson Air Research and Development Command Thor

Still Don't Know It Alto Family Loses Home Again

Fire destroyed the home of E. D. Marris and his family in Alto last night, six months after a prior blaze. Parents Marris and two daughters, Carolyn and Cassile, were away visiting kin. son Robert attends Northwestern State College on a football scholarship. The six room frame dwelling, previously rebuilt after the December fire, valued about $11,000 to $12,000, was largely uninsured and the new seven room home had just been completed. The fire left only embers at daylight. the house stood isolated from neighboring residences.

Marris Baton Rouge Carolyn Cassile Robert Northwestern State College Jimmie Kenton News- Star — World Martis

Auto and gravel truck collide at Breard Fourth Street intersection

A sedan crossing North Fourth Street was hit on the right rear by a loaded gravel truck driven by 47 year old John T. White. The car, driven by 24 year old Alfred F. Bridges, ended up in the intersection center. Officer Ooie D. Howard said no charges will be filed and North Fourth has right of way.

North Fourth Street Breard John T. White North Fourth Alfred F. Bridges DeSiard Street Lees Bridges

Vehicle strictly for the birds returns a home to nest

John Yancey of Little Rock found four young birds and an unhatched egg in a nest against the station wagon battery after hearing odd noises. He left the hood up to keep the mother bird and her young safe, and plans to continue until they no longer need shelter. He also owns a car.

Little Rock Ark John Yancey Yancey Mnother

House Leaders Eye Ike For Help On Trade Program

Washington AP reports House leaders seek President Eisenhower's personal appeal to win backing for a five year extension of the reciprocal trade program. A letter to Republican Leader Joseph Martin is expected to help secure 20 to 30 votes in Wednesday's key ballot. The plan, supported by Speaker Rayburn and majorities in the Ways and Means panel, would renew tariff cutting powers granted in 1934 and extend them for five years from June 30, with a two thirds veto option for Congress.

Washington House Eisenhower Joseph W. Martin Jr Massachusetts Martin Sam Rayburn D-Tex Ways and Means Committee Congress

Court Rules To Protect Husbands

The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday reversed a lower court ruling in a divorce case involving Dr. Robert W. Vines. It held that a decree awarding division of all property cannot be made to leave the husband with a stripped down version of his status, income, home, and inheritance rights, and it directed a more measured split.

Denver UPI Colorado Supreme Court Robert W. Vines High Court Vines

Eisenhower proposes Geneva talks on nuclear ban start July 1

In a Moscow delivered letter President Eisenhower proposes East West technical talks on a test ban begin about July 1 in Geneva with U S Britain France and perhaps other nations to provide experts while opposing neutral nation scientists in early stages Khrushchev favored including India and others and Moscow was initially proposed but Geneva is preferred by the United States

Washington UPI Eisenhower Nikita Khrushchev Geneva Moscow United States Britain France Russia Czechoslovakia Poland Fisenhower Khrushchev India

Dulles Says Red China Must Be Included In Talks

Washington UPI Secretary of State John Foster Dulles hinted that Red China must be part of any future nuclear test ban. He floated inspection posts in Red China to monitor possible Soviet testing and warned against allowing the Soviet Union to relocate equipment to dodge a ban.

Washington UPI John Foster Dulles Red China Dulles Communist China United States Soviet Union

Khrush Demotes Chief Kremlin Rival

Khrushchev appears to be purging rival Mikhail Suslov of the Soviet Communist Party leadership. Suslov, a top Central Committee secretary and Presidium member, has faced absence from public appearances since May 16 and loss of key posts. F. V. Konstantinov’s replacement by L. F. Ilyichev signals Suslov’s waning influence as Khrushchev singles out theoreticians in a June 3 Bulgaria address.

Mikhail Suslov Kremlin Nikita Khrushchev Communist Party Moscow Suslov Soviet Communist Party Central Committee Khruschev Khrushchev Lon F. V. Konstantinov L. F. Ilyichev Konstantinov Bulgaria Tito

Judge vows to curb honky tonk fights in Jackson Parish

Judge David I. Garrett warned he would lower the boom on honky tonk fights. He sentenced Horace McGuire to a year in jail for simple battery after a May 3 brawl at a College Point inn in West Monroe. Charles Howard Jr. suffered a paralyzing head injury when struck by a beer bottle as the melee spilled outside. Red McGuire, brother of the defendant, is jailed on aggravated assault pending trial.

David I. Garrett Jackson Parish Horace McGuire Garrett McGuire College Point Inn West Monroe Charles Howard, Jr Tremont Quarters Chatham Howard Red” McGuire

Three Teen-Agers Found Guilty Of Teacher Assault

In the Bronx Crotona Park attack last March 24, three teen-agers were convicted of assaulting teacher Arthur Santos as he protected a class of 35 students. A fourth teen-ager was acquitted. Kenneth Swanson, 16, was remanded for mental examination. Sentencing for the trio set for July 11.

New York Kenneth Swanson Bellevue Hospital Bronx William Lyman Ralph Boone Crotona Park Arthur Santos

Algerian insurgents threaten split with de Gaulle

Paris bulletin says Algerian insurgents threaten a break with Premier de Gaulle as he seeks to untangle France from domestic and foreign problems. A communique from the All Algeria Public Safety Committee opposed local elections in Algeria within a month and called for housecleaning of French political parties, stirring suspicions of a push toward one party rule.

Paris Algeria de Gaulle France All-Algeria Public Safety Committee Alverian

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Sen. Rainach Sam Hanna Bonn German Democratic Republic Little Colorado River Cameron James Qualls Harold Brownsville Tex Baltimore Harold Macmillan Macmillan Johns Hopkins University Western World Alliance Alto E. D. Martisi Ike Khrush Thomas P. Whitney Bulletin News-Star— World Want
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