Editorial on race, freedom riders, and southern peace
The piece argues that the freedom riders do not speak for most Negroes and notes the small but growing mixed groups. It cites census figures showing 18.9 million Negroes in the U S with limited organization, and discusses sit-ins, school integration, and church disruptions. It contrasts southern peace with northern tensions and warns against “minorities within the minority” instigated by NAACP CORE.
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South
NAACP
Kennedy Vienna meeting leaves Congress puzzled
The article questions what Kennedy told Khrushchev in Vienna and whether the United States committed to war or peace. It notes the lack of a precise record, limited briefing for Congress, and the challenge of interpreting the President’s statements on West Berlin and Allied access.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Khrushchev
United States
West Berlin
Mr. Kennedy
America
Soviet Union
East Germany
Mr. Khrushchev
Germany
Berlin
Moscow
Capitol
Vienna
U S Communists Issue Ultimatum to Kennedy
The Communist Party of the United States told Attorney General Robert Kennedy to focus on civil rights in the South and stop pressuring the party. The party opposed the Supreme Court ruling requiring its membership lists and officers to be disclosed and vowed not to register as a foreign agent. Gus Hall led the stance against Kennedy while the national committee planned to work with Moscow.
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The
Communist Party of the United
Supreme Court
Gus Hall
Kennedy
Freedom Riders
U. S. Communist Party
Moscow
Castro
United States
Laos
Bleeding Hearts Invade Jackson and Sparks Debate
In Jackson Mississippi a backlash erupts against freedom riders described as spreading mischief by outsiders. The piece follows a jail visit to question a 21 year old Quaker inmate Charles David Myers detailing his background and views as part of a broader critique of northern activism and racial tension in the city.
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Jackson, Miss
Bleeding Hearts
Freedom Riders
Jackson
Boston
New York
M. B. Pierce
Kennedy Faces Stormy World Amid Laos Cuba and Berlin
President Kennedy, now four to five months in office, confronts Cuba Laos Berlin and Korea crises. The piece notes failed ventures in Cuba and Laos the fragile Geneva talks and rising North Vietnamese pressure as it questions progress against Communism and highlights Kennedy's young tenure and hair.
Administration Presses Education Bill With Federal Push
The administration uses every weapon to win House passage of a 2.5 billion education aid bill. White House pressure grows, with 73 federal judgeships tied to the vote and mail from home flooding in support. NSBA opposes further federal aid until boards express need. A confidential plan for a United States Education Agency under USCE stirred alarm.
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Washington
House
White House
National Education Association
National School Boards Association
Philadelphia
School Boards of America
NSBA
Louisiana
J. D. Waggoner, Jr
Waggoner
United States Office of Education
Federal Education Agency
Sterling M. McMurrin
Edu
Red Cross warns against Ouachita River swimming
Monroe Ouachita Red Cross cautions against swimming in the river while the municipal pool is closed due to the river bed constant shifting. A new city directory for Monroe and West Monroe, by Interstate Directory Co led by C B Page, is ready for distribution. National news notes Governor Alfred M Landon was nominated Republican candidate at Cleveland convention.
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Monroe News-Star
Ouachita
The
Red Cross
Monroe
West Monroe
Interstate Directory Company
C. B. Page
Alfred M. Landon
Kansas
Cleveland
Finding The Ladder To Overcome Inner Evil
The author says good goals fail without proper means and teaches that Christ is the ladder to ascend beyond self effort. Paul’s struggle shows reliance on Christ strengthens and enables triumph over inner evil.
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God
Paul
Christ
How to Keep Well and Use Medicines Safely
The article notes 90 percent of today’s drugs weren’t available at medical school graduation. New medicines are potent and helpful when directed, but misuse can cause harm. Reactions are common. doctors advise regular blood checks and caution with prescription drugs. Side effects vary from cortisone risks to diuretic potassium loss and antihistamine drowsiness, which can aid sedative needs.
Stroke care questions and harelip origin explained
A reader asks if stroke patients must take pills for life and about treatment differences by stroke cause. The answer notes anticoagulants for clots but not brain hemorrhage, and blood pressure medicines may be needed. A second reader asks about harelip origin. explanation corrects spelling and defines harelip as lip defect resembling a hare.
Best treatment for parasitical infection outlined
A physician identifies the causative organisms and tests to select the appropriate antibiotic or sulfonamide. In some cases surgery may be required to remove or drain discharges from the infection.
Starved Heart Health Hint Links Diet to Heart Starvation
Mrs. E. B. explains chemi a of the heart as a condition where narrowed coronary arteries starve the heart muscle of blood, causing angina pectoris. Today's Health Hint urges youngsters to value good health tied to a clean body.
Critics Fail To Find Fault In Christ
Bible Digest notes that critics could not find fault with Jesus except for his revelation that their relationship with God was not right. The remark centers on John 10 37 and the works of the Father.
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John
Christ
God
Monroe News Star History and Publication Details
The Monroe News Star founded November 20 1891 lists publishers John D Ewing Wilson Ewing and staff including William H Bronson Richard Hale Edmund G Brown Jack Gates and Walter B Hatten The paper printed afternoons except Saturdays and Sundays and carried Associated Press dispatches The Branham Company handled national ads and the paper described itself as independent and nonpartisan.
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John D. Ewing
Wilson Ewing
Monroe
News-Star—World Publishing Corporation
Olive
North Fourth St
William H. Bronson
Richard Hale
Edmund G. Brown
Jack Gates
Walter B. Hatten
Em Ie
Associated Press
Branham Company
National Advertising Representatives
New York
Chicago
Atlanta
Detroit
St. Louis
Memphis
Dallas
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Charlotte
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North
Bonn
State Department
Y David Lawrence
U.S
Robert Kennedy
Kremlin
Betsy Ross
New Frontier
By Westbrook Pegler
Montgomery
Birmingham
Ala
Charles David Myers
Noblesville
Ind
Central State College
Wilberforce
Ohio
Myers
Fred Wilt
FBI
Lafayette
Wilt
Central State
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Jesus
Charlie Myers
Hyde Park Beach
By James Marlow
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Geneva
South Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
South Korea
Middle East
Iran
Russia
West Germany
Cy Fulton Lewis, JR
Cation
Usce Committee On Mission and Organization
Homer D. Babbidge, Jr
United States Education Agency
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