17 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1955
Page
1
Marel Copeland told police that while they sat fishing in Savannah a man stood up, said goodbye, and jumped into the water. The incident is treated as a suicide by self harm per initial police statements. Authorities report no other injuries.
Fourth grader George Biedenbach and three classmates express gratitude to teacher Mrs. Jucille Webb in a free advertisement submitted to the Cincinnati Enquirer. They credit her with improving arithmetic spelling and reading, noting the ad was placed at no cost and reports were due today.
A Memphis area Red Cross meeting discusses continuing wartime relief and recounts efforts to aid veterans and hospitals. Officers named include Hudson as chairman and McNeil as vice chairman, with a service award presented to Mrs. C. Patik for long Red Cross involvement.
Prosperity picture as summer begins shows US industry near records. Industrial output and construction reach highs while power use and refinery throughput advance. Meat production and coffee consumption rise with wages and demand, as travel and vacations boost factory activity despite seasonal slowdowns.
A tornado described as the sixth in Utah’s history touched down in Fayette yesterday causing damage estimated over 1000 dollars. No injuries were reported as the storm destroyed a granary garage sheds a corral and badly damaged at least one home.
Dozens of searchers combed an island shoreline about miles north of bore looking for a boy believed missing after a homemade boat beached. The father, Taxnard Lawrence of Seanton near Piabeth, said he had been on the island before the incident and helped in the search.
Bernard McCoy, 45, appeared in City Court yesterday as the prisoner charged with burglary. The proceedings noted no plea was entered. A roll of bandages was listed among items in evidence.
A study notes roughly ten percent of global population engages in high altitude diving. Participants pursue depths exceeding 1 00 meters, joining a niche sport with notable risk and specialized equipment.
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