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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1957
Page
4
Editorial discusses 12 month school year proposals at the Williamsburg conference. Governors hear arguments for year round classes to better use school facilities and reduce learning disruption while noting parental concerns over summer family vacations and child development.
The document argues against alarm over food shortages due to urban expansion. It notes 21 percent of land in crops and 37 percent in grazing, with urban development, roads, and related uses totaling 3 percent. It claims 55 million acres displaced by development versus nearly 2 billion acres still usable for agriculture.
A stubborn House Appropriations Committee faction blocks the $30 million 1957–58 funding for the Mineral Purchase Act of 1953. The act would sustain U S tungsten and other strategic minerals to support defense needs against Red China Korea and other foes. Proponents warn that without money most tungsten mines will close and engine alloys will suffer.
Washington probes Linus Pauling a Caltech professor and alleged leader in anti atomic test activity. The Senate Internal Security subcommittee chaired by Chet Holifield will question him June 18. The piece notes Pauling's extensive alleged communist ties and contrasts liberal support with critics. It also mentions related coverage in the Daily Worker and a Tokyo Stars and Stripes anecdote about a woman allergic to her husband.
The White House press conference on Khrushchev and Red China drew misreadings as the President distinguished private from government activity, provoking irritation over the word commercial. The piece argues for advance questions and preapproved briefings to avoid ambiguities in future sessions.
London writer plans a free admission exhibit of his own photos to encourage beginners. He jokes his work is terrible yet hopes the display will prove anyone can improve. He recalls odd, unclear images and notes Europe trip misfires while stressing his honesty and humor. Venezuela reports record crude oil output at 2,841,277 barrels daily.
A veteran sports writer recalls Titanic Thompson and Titanic Thomas, famed golf and gaming hustlers. He notes Thompson’s dubious link to the Titanic legend, details their criminal and competitive exploits, and chronicles their eras across cities like Evansville Joplin Springfield El Dorado Tulsa Tucson.
A columnist reveals a mail bag of curious facts from experts and history. Highlights include claims on efficiency, deafness, coffee cures, wax pallor, mint juleps, sea lion whiskers, girdles, safety in a storm, and frequent surgery statistics.
A husband asks whether to reconcile after his wife confessed an affair tied to a genuine religious conversion. The advice urges adhering to marriage vows while recognizing the transformation in her new life in Christ and suggests beginning anew with fresh vows and a redefined family relationship.
A historical note lists the Monroe News-Star origins from 1893, key publishers from John D Ewing to Wilson Ewing, and staff roles. It notes the paper’s printing schedule, association affiliation, advertising representatives, offices, and stated independent, impartial editorial stance.
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