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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1950

Page

2

Defense plan ready by Sept 1 says civilian mobilization head

Paul J. Larsen new chief of the office of civilian mobilization announces a practical civil defense plan for atomic war to be ready by September 1. The plan will be shared with officials from mayors to governors, with sensitive details withheld. Larsen, ex Los Alamos official, argues evacaution may not be required after an atom blast and outlines expected attacks on 20 U S cities on day one, continuing three years.

San Francisco Paul J. Larsen West Coast Larsen Washington, D. C Seattle Chicago Los Alamos United States

LaFargue Names Stops on Senate Campaign Tour

Malcolm E. LaFargue, Democratic senatorial hopeful, continues a stumping tour through Delacambre, Henry, Abbeville, Gueydon, Rayne, Crowley and Eunice. He lambasts “Longism” as government by threats and high taxes, accusing Russell Long of guiding the recent Louisiana senate dispute with the New Orleans Item. He defends press freedom and condemns jail threats against editors as unprecedented in Louisiana.

New Iberia Malcolm FE. LaFargue U. S Delacambre, Henry Abbeville Gueydon Rayne, Crowley Eunice Louisiana Huey Earl Prince Russell Sen Huey P. Long Gov Earl K. Long Russell Long LaFargue Senate Huey Long Senate Committee of Today Huye Long

Bare-Top Beauty Tips For Back Care With A Bath Brush

Alicia Hart explains how to prepare shoulders for spring fashions using a firm bristled bath brush. She describes cleansing cream and makeup on hard to reach areas between the shoulder blades, stressing friction cleansing to improve skin receptivity.

Alicia Hart NEA

Fred W. Born 60 Former production foreman dies in Texas

Fred W. Born, 60, formerly a production foreman for Standard Oil and Gas in Monroe, died of a heart attack in Longview Texas. Funeral held in Longview, interment there. He resided in West Monroe until moving to Longview last year. Survived by wife Adelina and son Terry Born of Memphis Tennessee.

Fred W. Born Standard Oil and Gas Company Monroe Longview Tex Mr. Born West Monroe Adelina Terry Memphis

Funeral notices from Louisiana and Alabama

The funeral of John A. Joyner, who died in a hospital Tuesday night, will be held at Higgins Funeral Home in Mobile at 10 a.m. Thursday. He resided with a daughter, Mrs. B. L. Mulhearn, for eight years. In Fairbanks, La., funeral services for Richard Cook, 81, were held at Hall Funeral chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment followed near Haile, La. Pallbearers were Tom Lightsey, E. C. Wyatt, J. C. Rowe, E. E. Bowen, George Scarborough, and A. D. Walters. he is survived by six daughters, three sons, 17 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. In Chicago, a driver narrowly avoided honking when he read a car sign that said Don't honk I can see the green light.

John A. Joyner Higgins Mobile Ala Hebert B. L. Mulhearn Fairbanks Richard Cook Hall Funeral Chapel Haile Tom Lightsey E. C. Wyatt J. C. Rowe E. E. Bowen George Scarborough A. D. Walters J. C. Wyatt Spencer J. G. Wyatt Monroe Cora Mulhearn Edwin Strother Zela Smith South Carolina Sally Cook Fiston Horace Cook John Cook Pineville Chicago

Back Camouflage How to Cream and Conceal Blemishes

Instructions describe applying a rich body lotion to the back from neck to waist using a gauze-wrapped brush, plus lotion on arms. A light powder dusting then prepares the surface to avoid a makeup line, while a heavy foundation conceals moles or birthmarks with careful blending to match skin tone.

Three Seekers for Senator Post in Louisiana Primary

New Orleans June 14 J Y Fauntleroy member of the LSU board of administrators announced last night he has withdrawn from the race for the Democratic nomination as United States senator in the July 25 primary His withdrawal leaves Senator and reshapes the field for the contest with other candidates remaining active in the race.

New Orleans J. Y. Fauntleroy Louisiana State University United States

Withdrawn candidate cites health and calls for united leadership

Russell Long Malcolm E LaFar gue of Shreveport and Newt Mills of Monroe contested the race. Fauntleroy withdrew citing poor health but pledged to stay active in politics and urged a strong unified state leadership with an honest daily press to advance governmental progress. He said a U S senate seat could help Louisiana and America become a beacon of world progress.

Russell Long Malcolm E. LaFargue Shreveport Newt Mills Monroe Fauntleroy Louisiana America United States Senate

Earth shape slightly distorted by solar and lunar gravity

University of California physicist John T. Pettit reports using a gravimeter that the Earth's surface can shift up to four feet relative to its center due to the gravity of the sun and moon.

Los Angeles John T. Pettit University of California Earth

Toothpaste Thief Preys on Shoppers in Eastbourne

Police warned the public in Eastbourne England today about a pickpocket who squirts toothpaste onto victims clothes and steals wallets while offering to help wipe it off. This distraction scheme targets pedestrians in public areas and police urge vigilance and reporting of any similar encounters.

Eastbourne England

Political critique on Huey Long legacy in Louisiana

In remarks contrasting Huey Long era policies with modern governance, La Fargue argues Long wielded vast power over the legislature and left a debt burden and high taxes. He condemns Long’s philosophy for creating a society of sheep and a government of wolves.

Louisiana Senate Committee Huey Long la Fargue

Black youth captured after attack and arson in Chalmette

An 18-year-old Black man, Frank Joseph of Violet La, was held in St Bernard parish jail after an all day search by New Orleans officers. John Rossney the 64 year old news vendor reported a robbery attempt, assault and arson on his one room shack in Chalmette. He was treated at Charity Hospital. Joseph was captured downtown by Acting Captain Henry Hoffstadt and detectives.

New Orleans St. Bernard Parish Frank Joseph Violet John Rossney Chalmette Rossney Charity Hospital Joseph Henry Hoffstadt Detective Bureau

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