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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1961

Page

4

Logran Logan Act issues loom over tractors for prisoners swap

Editorial questions legality of the United States Cuba tractor exchange amid reports negotiations falter. It cites the Logan Act forbidding private citizens to negotiate with foreign governments without official authority and asks who authorized the talks and who qualifies as the so called tractor experts.

United States Cuba Fidel Castro U.S Tractor Exchange Tractors Logan Washington Castro C. H. Hansen Michigan State University J. B. Liljedhal Purdue University Roy Rainer University of California Hugo Pineda American University Duane Greathouse The United Auto Workers Union Latin America Asia

Mansfield Proposal Pushes Free Berlin Idea in Senate

Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield floated a plan for an internationally protected free city of Berlin to avert a nuclear clash. The move drew immediate caution from critics who warn a free Berlin could threaten West German sovereignty and complicate U S military commitments.

Senate Mike Mansfield Berlin United States West Germany Kennedy Vienna New York Jacob K. Javits

Administration Fails to Stop Air Piracy Extradition Sought

Washington report critiques Kennedy era inaction after a Cuban pirate hijacked a U S flight from Miami to Key West in 1961 forcing a Havana landing. National Airlines asks for Elphr Cofresi extradition. Justice says action only if federal charges filed. Public safety and defense zone concerns cited.

Washington Department of Justice South National Airlines Kennedy Miami Key West Marathon Florida Elpir Coresi Havana Cuba Fpir Cofresi San Antonio de Los Banos United States Elphr Cofresi Bureau Federal Bureau of Investigation U. S

Powell Calls Off Probe of Missile Site Labor Abuses

Congressman Adam Clayton Powell ordered a halt to a House inquiry into union practices at Offutt and Lincoln Air Force Bases Nebraska and Warren AFB Wyoming after a presidential order to resolve missile site disputes. Rep. Dave Martin continued the probe solo, uncovering 63 workers on a single liquid nitrogen operation and payrolls up to 440 dollars.

Washington Adam Clayton Powell House New York Harlem House Labor and Education Senate Cape Canaveral Powell Offutt Lincoln Air Force Nebraska Warren Air Force Base Wyoming Rep Dave Martin Omaha Martin Warren Ion

Monroe News-Star endorses harmony with federal government

In a front page editorial the Monroe News-Star and World backs moves by the state administration to re establish harmony with the federal government. Also notes a 102 degree statewide high for June 15 1936 and 10414 degree reading at Monroe City Hall. R D Swayze Monroe commissioner declines to post life guards along the river to protect swimmers who would use the river anyway.

Monroe News-Star Monroe News-Star and World Monroe City Hall R. D. Swayze Monroe

Tower Told Nixon To Keep Out

Odessa report on John C. Tower rebuffing Richard Nixon during the 1960 Texas Senate campaign. Tower, a conservative Republican, rejected Nixon’s help not to appear tied to New York pressure and liberal labels. The piece critiques New York editorial bias and discusses Texas voters’ anti New Deal sentiment and references to Kennedy and Johnson.

Tower Nixon Odessa Tex John C. Tower Senate William A. Blakley Richard Nixon California Tom Dewey Texas United States New York American Outback America New England Virginia Georgia Montgomery Ala Jack Kennedy Mississippi Alabama Bobby Supreme Court Blakley Lyndon Johnson Johnson Kennedy Rockefeller Lehman Javits Harriman Earl Warren Barry Goldwater Barry

May Returns to Sea Bright After Cold Delays

A May sea calm finally arrives in Sea Bright New Jersey after a harsh late spring pattern. Northeasters ease, the Shrewsbury River warms, and boats move to summer routines as families prepare beachfront spots and vessels for the flood of vacationers.

Rumson New Jersey Shrewsbury Mother Frank Sarpolis Bill Bay Head

How to Keep Well Sleep Aids and Bedtime Relaxation Tips

Sedatives assist tense sleepers by easing anxiety for temporary discomfort. Long term use risks dependence hangovers and addiction, though newer nonbarbiturate options exist. Relaxation techniques include progressive muscle relaxation and childhood-style rituals such as bedtime stories, music, puzzles, and routines to cue sleep.

Anemic After Gastrectomy Discussed By Reader

F. T. explains lifelong anemia after removing much of the stomach for ulcers six years ago. He notes periodic B12 shots due to reduced stomach secretions needed to absorb blood building factors. The writer asks if this is typical and mentions possible pernicious anemia independent of surgery.

F. T

Early hip dysplasia treatment improves infant outcomes

A reader asks if modern treatment avoids lifelong limp for a granddaughter born with a dislocated hip. The reply confirms rapid early intervention within the first three months yields best results.

L. L

Doctors Explain Insulin Injections Versus Pills

P E notes that insulin injections are often preferred for younger and more severe diabetes cases, as pills may be less effective for those patients. In older milder diabetes, oral pills can work better, guiding treatment to patient needs.

P. E

Dangers of Expired Pills in Home Medicine Cabinets

R. S. notes that taking very old pills can be dangerous even if some chemicals don’t degrade with age. Original bottle labels often include an expiration date to guide safe use.

R. S

Arthritis of Head A B Question on Skull Joints

A B notes: arthritis can affect skull joints only where facial bones meet the skull. The article stresses facial bone joints and the lower jaw comprise many skull joints. Also a health hint urges highway alertness to stay alive.

A. B

Peace in the Heart and House

A reflection on church peace from 1 Corinthians 14 33 urging that true rest comes when God settles inner arguments rather than in worship spaces. The piece links personal peace to orderly worship and harmony among believers.

Monroe News-Star Publisher Credits and Policy

The Monroe News-Star, founded 1891, publishes weekdays with ads by Branham Co. and Associated Press dispatches. It declares independence, opposes what it believes to be wrong, and lists key staff and offices in Monroe.

John D. Ewing Wilson Ewing Monroe News-Star—World Publishing Corporation Olive and North Fourth St Obering, Jr William H. Bronson Richard Hale Edmund G. Brown Jack Gates

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