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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1959

Page

20

Faubus Denies State Rights Candidacy At Peach Festival

Gov. Orval Faubus told reporters no plans for a State's Rights bid and no organized party exists. He spoke at the Louisiana Peach Festival in Ruston while addressing segregation and school attendance, defending mixed press coverage and noting private schooling after 1958-59. Queen Dixie Gem IX coronation closes the two day event with 25 contestants listed from Ruston and surrounding towns.

Ruston Arkansas Orval Faubus Faubus Louisiana Stuart Symington Missouri Symington Little Rock Eisenhower Charles Wilkins National Association For the Adancement of Little Ock U. S. Supreme School Board Dixie Gem IX Howard Auditorium Linda Lou Allen Springhill Bonnie Lynn Laseter Carlee Langford Shirley Anderson Amelia Faulk Cherry Pratt Stephanie Hearne Helen Fielder Lillian Blondin Patsy Jones Elizabeth June McEneely Mary Ruth Fowler Elizabeth McLaurin Patricia Ann Kavanaugh Rosslyn Hollis Joan Shaw Anne Elizabeth Burford Mary Virginia Nehring Minden Juanita Maxwell Cotton Valley Jo Heard Jimmie Heard Joy Ann Albritton Bernice Marline Gary Jonesboro Eva Dean May Sarepta Sheree Gail Hartrist Monroe

Winnsboro Man Electrocuted Near Lake Providence

Jewel Hooker a 26 year old Winnsboro man was electrocuted while working on a project between Tallulah and Lake Providence in East Carroll Parish. Coroner D F Davis said the dragline boom contacted a high line causing the electric current to pass to the cable. Hooker employed by George E Lucas sub contracting for Coastal Asphalt Co. died en route to a local hospital. Broom Funeral Home of Winnsboro to arrange the service.

Lake Providence Jewel Hooker Winnsboro Coastal Asphalt Company Hooker Broom Funeral Home

Russians Lead World In Movie Attendance Says Tass

Russians are the biggest movie-goers, Tass reports. Moscow residents see films about 23 times a year while Russians nationwide average 11 screenings annually.

Moscow UPI Tass Russia

Brain power race: China and USSR ahead of U S says Penn State chief

University Park AP says Penn State President Dr. Eric A. Walker argues that China and the Soviet Union outstrip the United States in the crucial resource of brainpower. He cites larger populations and a small elite of about five percent capable of big scientific breakthroughs, warning of future global demand and the need to unlock American brilliance.

University Park China Soviet Union Pennsylvania State University Eric A. Walker Russia Walker

Television Schedule Highlights Evening Lineup

The column lists broadcast times for Kraft Music Hall Bat Masterson This Is Hollywood News Weather Sports Jack Paar Show Today Dough Re Mi Treasure Hunt Afternoon Prelude Opportunities Health Safety Adventure Quest Young Homemakers Great Outdoors Adv In Education Science Petroleum Industry On Parade Typing Lessons Sign Off with courtesy note on schedule accuracy.

Kraft Music Hall Bat Masterson Boots & Saddles Hollywood Weath Jack Paar Shreveport Channel 3 Nws Three Stooges Haggis Baggis Dr. Malone Dave King McKenzie Welk Tunes

Snobbishness About Daytime TV Is Noted

New York AP reports actor John Larkin defends daytime serials as professional, noting Edge of Night runs 30 minute episodes with limited rehearsal. He argues daytime talent is overlooked by producers and cites frequent cliches and uneven quality on both day and night programs.

New York John Larkin Larkin Mike Kaar CBS

Whitney Meets British Minister

U S Ambassador John Hay Whitney met with Prime Minister Harold Macmillan in London amid rumors of a possible Eisenhower meeting. Officials would not reveal the talk’s nature but said no Macmillan Eisenhower summit is planned at this time.

London U.S John Hay Whitney Harold Macmillan Eisenhower Macmillan

Radio Schedule Overview Across Stations

A dense listing of daily broadcast timetables across KLIC 1230 KWKH 1310 KNOE 1390 and others. It lists news shows weather reports music blocks and sign offs with station names and program times throughout a wide radio schedule. Highlights include World News segments Paul Harvey Amos and Andy and various local names.

Notice of bids and succession sale details in Louisiana court

Multiple notices including bid invitation by Louisiana State University for construction at Calhoun and a public sale of an undivided interest in Ouachita parcel. Executors seek $20 000 cash from Congregation B Naim Israel Monroe with title warranty. Opposition deadline ten days from final publication.

Louisiana State University Baton Rouge Louisiana North Louisiana Experiment Station Calhoun George W. Schwab Honorable Civil District Court Parish of Orleans Samuel Labouisse Malcolm L. Monroe Congregation B’nai Israel Monroe Ouachita State of Township Orell Place Emerson Avenue Marie Place Ouachita Parish Park Avenue Thomas S. Buckley

Mrs Currie Wins Daily Cake Prize In Mrs America Contest

Mississippi homemaker Florence M. Currie a Gulfport resident, 33, won the daily cake prize for a chocolate dream cake judged on taste nutrition and appearance in the Mrs America finals in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Other events include music menu planning meat preparation table setting and grooming as 5 state and DC finalists compete for the title.

Fort Lauderdale Fila UPI Mississippi Florence M. Currie Gulfport Miss District of Columbia Oklahoma Leonora Wilson Norman Okla Janice Snook Deer Park Wash

Beulah Moves Toward Coast Of Mexico

Beulah, a tropical storm with 65 mph winds, hovered off the Mexican coast and was expected to reach inland Mexico later today. Forecasters warned conditions favored intensification to hurricane force as the system drifted slowly, about 200 miles south of Brownsville, moving at 4 to 8 mph.

New Orleans Beulah Mexican Mexico Weather Bureau Bewah Brownsville Tex

Fall kills worker in New Orleans area

Evariste D. Roy, 47, a sheet metal worker for Gretna Sheet Metal Works, died from a skull fracture after falling 10 feet from a scaffold while installing an air duct in a truck firm's building in Jefferson Parish. The coroner identified the victim.

New Orleans UPI Jefferson Parish Evariste D. Roy Roy Gretna Sheet Metal Works

Queen Floats Rule Of High Fashion At Ascot

Queen Elizabeth II defies fashion rules at Royal Ascot wearing the same lemon lace dress with white accessories for superstition. Her horse Agreement failed to place in the second race while Above Suspicion won by two lengths paying 9-4. She photographed the winner and celebrated with the winning jockey.

Eddy Gilmore London Ascot Snow Cat

Westminster Sewerage District Created in Monroe Louisiana

Ordinance 3321 defines Westminster Sewerage District boundaries in Monroe Ouachita Parish and grants powers to contract, finance, and operate a district sewer system with authority to expropriate and issue bonds. Publication required for 30 days in Monroe News Star. Adopted May 26, 1959.

Mr. Maskery Westminister Monroe Louisiana City of State of Louisiana Ouachita Westminister Sewerage District Missouri Pacific Railroad Loop Road Westminster Avenue Forsythe Avenue Westminister Avenue Frosythe Avenue City Commission Council State of Monroe News- Star W. L. Howard H. W. McSherry W. D. H. Rodriguez

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