Little Miss Monroe West Monroe Contest Tonight
Fourteen cities compete for the Little Miss Monroe West Monroe title in the Miss Monroe West Monroe pageant event tonight with staff photos accompanying the coverage.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1957
Page
2
Fourteen cities compete for the Little Miss Monroe West Monroe title in the Miss Monroe West Monroe pageant event tonight with staff photos accompanying the coverage.
At Quantico Virginia the fifth annual meeting began with over 170 senior Defense Department officials in attendance. Secretary of State Dulles was among the scheduled speakers discussing disarmament and related topics.
Military leaders from the three services gathered at Quantico to discuss London disarmament talks and the impact of defense budget cuts. Secretary Wilson warned elastic dollars do not exist while a 3.0 million ceiling governs spending and a potential 200 000 manpower reduction looms.
Washington based program quietly spreads American life to foreign leaders. Started in 1938 with Latin American leaders, it expanded to include many nations by 1950, promoting exposure to U S government and daily life through State Department exchanges.
In Jackson Mississippi the seizure of a reporter camera by a U S marshal drew sharp rebuke from Delmus Harden president of the Mississippi Press Assn He called it a deplorable violation of free press The incident followed a photo taken near the grand jury room as officials investigate alleged jail brutality toward Negro inmates Also notes on the State Department sponsored foreign leader study program and Africa emphasis.
A flaming collision on a Lake Pontchartrain bridge killed two and injured several. Elton Cigali Jr., 19, and Robert Q. Morris, 25, died after the crash involving a sugar truck and a sports car. Emile Williams, 33, from Picayune, driver of the exploding truck, survived burns. other drivers were treated or escaped with injuries. Officials estimated cargo value between 15 000 and 25 000 dollars.
Tommy Lee Free, 13, of Monroe, son of Mr and Mrs Narlon Free, underwent heart surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Relatives say he is resting well after a difficult night. Funds raised to cover the $1500 operation total between $900 and $900 with more needed. Donations are accepted at Lakeshore Baptist Church, P O Box 2733.
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