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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1950

Page

2

Fresh Fears Of Inflation Urges Balancing Of Budget

Washington June 13 Fresh fears of inflation spur bipartisan moves to balance the budget. Senator Douglas Ill favors reduced expenditures and a cash balance while suggesting the fed reserve wait and perhaps sell securities. Senator Taft Ohio pushes deep cuts to a single package appropriation bill and restoration of separate bills. The senate economy drive may replace the one package plan with separate measures in coming sessions.

Washington Congress Douglas D.-Ill Truman Taft Ohio G. O. P. Policy Committee Senate Federal Reserve Board Treasury Senate Judiciary Committee Ferguson R.-Mich Taber Jensen Lucas Illinois Byrd D.va House Senate Appropriations Committee

All Bran fans tout relief and double money back

An anonymous testimonial from Detroit praising All Bran for constipation relief after trying numerous pills. The note promises an ounce daily with ample water and offers a Kellogg’s refund deal with a double money back if not satisfied after ten days.

W.H. Rooney Detroit 2 Mich Kellogg's Kellogg’s Battle Creek

Hunt continues for youth in Ohio meningitis case

A new search for a carnival boy with suspected meningitis moved forward in New Castle Indiana after a health inspection at Midway Trailer Camp Mt Summit found no illness. Sheriff Captain Sayen in Toledo said authorities seek the missing Mitchell family and a warrant may be issued for violating contagious disease laws.

New Castle Ind Ohio State Police Midway Mt. Summit Here C. E. Canaday Henry County Stanley Mitchell Toledo Sheriff's Lucas County Health Commissioner Ohio Waldo Columbus Mitchells Sayen

Woodmen Have Big Sunday Meet at Cottonport

Woodmen of Camp No 916 in Cottonport hosted a field day and parade on Sunday with over 300 members. The procession through main street featured fire trucks and drill team candidates, followed by programs at Cottonport High School with remarks by William Yarne and S. J. Manuel. Speakers included L A Richard Pete Bordelon Bert Guillory Judge A B Coriel Clyde L Pohl and Vernon J Ducote. Mamou drill team presented floor work and 33 new members were admitted. Towns represented spanned Plaucheville Echo Monroe Cottonport Mansura Effie Marksville Simmesport Evergreen Bunkie Hessmer Eola Mamou Moreauville Alexandria Bordelonville Ville Platte. A barbecue with all trimmings concluded the day.

Woodmen Cottonport Woodcraft Cottonport High School Elcome William Yarne S. J. Manuel L. A. Richard Alexandria Pete Bordelon Bert Guillory Mamou A. B. Coriel Ville Platte Clyde L. Pohl Monroe Vernon J. Ducote Plancheville Echo Mansura Effie Marksville Simmesport Evergreen Bunkie Hessmer Eola Moreauville Bordelonville

Negro on Jury in Opelousas

A United States grand jury convened in Opelousas, Louisiana, includes a Negro member. Court officials note it is the first time a Negro has served on a federal grand jury in the Opelousas division, though Negro jurors have served in other western Louisiana divisions. Acting District Attorney William Fleniken said the session is a routine three day proceeding.

Opelousas United States Grand Jury William Fleniken Louisiana Fleniken

Marriage Licenses Issued for Monroe and West Monroe Couples

Ben Strodtman age 35 and Clara Belle Diffey age 20 both of Monroe. Dan Barr age 18 and Colleen Jones age 18 both of West Monroe.

Ben Strodtman Clara Belle Diffey Monroe Dan Barr Colleen Jones West Monroe

Former WAC Admits Killing Ex Marine

Georgetown Delaware June 13 police said a former WAC and mother of two signed a statement admitting she fatally shot Granville W Brittingham a marine corps veteran on a dare at her Du Pont highway cottage. She is held on a charge of murder.

WAC Georgetown Del Marine Corps Clarence Lynch Thelma Powell Granville W. Brittingham du Pont Highway Powell

Teacher ends 48 year career at June graduation

AIDS TEACHER BINGHAMTON NY Miss Josephine Lynch retires after 48 years in the classroom this June and offers advice to young teachers about handling boys, urging an interest in baseball. She notes she is a Brooklyn Dodgers fan.

Binghamton N. Y Josephine Lynch Brooklyn Dodger

Inland Steel President Refuses to Answer Senate Request

Clarence B. Randall, president of Inland Steel Company, refused to supply information sought by a congressional committee. He called Rep. Buchanan's letter inquisitorial and said details on company activities tied to public issues and potential federal action were not entitled in a free America.

Chicago Clarence B. Randall Inland Steel Company Randall Buchanan D.pa House Select Committee On Inland America

Unclear Authority Question Halts Further Answers

The statement asserts that authority to ask questions is cleared and declares that no further response will be given to the questionnaire. It signals a refusal to engage beyond establishing clearance of authority. No names, dates, or places are provided.

Bees End School Session In Ireland

In Lackagh Ireland on June 13 honey dripped from the ceiling of a one room schoolhouse as students wrapped up the term local officials reported a quirky end to the school year amid heat and dust.

Bees Ireland Lackagh

Bees Force Early Summer Break At Local School

Teacher P. J. O'Reilly moved students outdoors to escape a first swarm in the belfry. Bee experts removed the insects, then a second swarm arrived prompting him to suspend classes and dismiss for an early summer holiday.

P. J. O'Reilly O'Reilly

Alert Teenage Girl Saves Boy Life in Birmingham Ditch

In Birmingham Alabama on June 13 a 17 year old girl Doris Jean Schatz rescued 2 year old Johnnie Shores who fell into a foaming ditch. She ran to an underground culvert and pulled him to the bank where artificial respiration revived him after forty five minutes. The rescue became known to neighbors only the next day. Johnnie was playing with his sister near a water works overflow when he slipped into the rushing water and drifted under streets and houses before the timely rescue.

Birmingham Ala Johnnie Shores Doris Jean Schatz Doris Jean Johnnie Carol

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