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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1954

Page

4

Mass Immigration Roundup Targets Illegal Mexican Immigrants

A Law enforcement sweep under Attorney General Brownell orders drives in California and Arizona to deport illegal Mexican nationals. Three leaders report predrive publicity reduced crossings, while officials note a 9,380 rounding total in the last five days with 5,222 sent by bus to Nogales from El Centro.

Herman R. Landon Los Angeles United States Mexico London Marcus T. Neelly el Paso Tex Harlan B. Carter U.S. Border Patrol Carter California Arizona Nogales el Centro

West Berlin clash injures youths at anti Soviet event

Gangs of Communist youths were beaten by West Berliners outside city hall as they tried to interrupt a mass meeting honoring East Germans who died in last June’s uprising. Police reported 15 civilians and three officers injured and several arrests.

Berlin United Press Erhard FE Rogce West

Roast Fowl Best Buys This Weekend in Stores

The Associated Press notes weekend meat highlights include bottom and top round roasts, chuck roast discounts, and smaller turkeys tied to Father's Day. Expect price shifts next week on loin pork and wholesale entries while eggs and produce reflect mixed changes with fruit and citrus offerings expanding nationwide.

Associated Press

Race Law Will Affect Private Schools and Colleges

At Duke University a national conference on school law discussed how the Supreme Court ruling against public school segregation might apply to private institutions. Speakers noted private schools with state charters and tax exemptions could be affected by state action interpretations, while southern participants warned of ongoing system practices until court decrees. The impact on teacher employment could include tenure protections but may harm Negro teachers.

Durham N. C Supreme Court Duke University

To Face Charge For Letting Son Drive Car

Elmer Roosevelt Mason of Clyde North Carolina will be tried on July 12 for letting his five year old son drive an unlicensed minor operated vehicle. State Patrolman W R Wooden arrested the car and noted the driver appeared small for the ride while the father claimed the boy is capable and also operates a farm tractor. The boy was not charged.

Clyde N.C Elmer Roosevelt Mason W. R. Wooden Mason

Blair stock law debate moves to Monday hearing

In Baton Rouge the Blair stock law bill with a 750000 appropriation for fencing faces another Senate Finance Committee airing at 9 am Monday. Senators expect an unfavorable vote again while the House already reported the measure unfavorably Tuesday night. The Senate voted to recommit for a public hearing but one member doubted the bill’s chances. Separately Rep. Percy Roberts seeks 50000 for enforcement as livestock highway bans move forward. The Finance Committee plans a final vote on the 532 million appropriation bill for possible floor action early next week.

Baton Rouge Senate Finance Committee House Senate Finance Committee Dayton McCann Effie Percy Roberts Roberts Finance Group

Four convicts escape Angola prison. one captured

Four inmates assigned to the maintenance crew at Angola State Penitentiary escaped today. Paul Westcott, of New York, 12 year burglary sentence, was captured within a half hour while the remaining three and one more man were still at large. Names and sentences given include Jimmie Mapp, William Edward Newbill, and James Melvin Kitchens.

Angola Maurice Sigler Paul Westcott New York Rapides Parish Sigler Jimmie Mapp Lake Charles Calcasieu Parish William Edward Newbill Dyerspurg Tenn James Melvin Kitchens New Orleans Orleans Parish West Feliciana Parish

West Monroe blind student wins award in national contest

A 16 year old West Monroe girl from the Louisiana State School for the Blind won second prize in the Searchlight contest for the blind for her story The Awakening. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C K Phillips of 732 Tulip Street West Monroe. She received 10 dollars. In Washington the Senate will take up the House bill to extend the reciprocal trade program for one year, leader William F Knowland said.

West Monroe Louisiana State School For the Blind Washington Senate William F. Knowland Senate Finance Committee

Wrist Watch Stolen From City Pool Locker

Monroe detectives report R. L. Marks of 610 Alexander Avenue said his son's 17 jewel Bulova stainless watch with gray leather band was taken from a locker at the municipal swimming pool around 7 30 p m Tuesday. The towel wrap was left in the locker and the item valued at 25 dollars.

Monroe R. L. Marks Alexander Avenue

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