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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1959

Page

6

Wording Of Document Is Main Holdup In Louisiana Crisis

Gouvernor Earl Long remained hospitalized as Mrs. Long arrived with officials to move him. Officials debated if he could transfer duties while the governor is unable to act. Long reportedly planned to adopt a teenager and take him to Louisiana amid concerns over Beulah.

Rouge Louisiana Earl Long Long Gulf of Mexico Galveston David Rankin David

Expanded coalition backs election records and civil rights actions

Broadened allies and state election officials aim to preserve election records for federal access. The Civil Rights Commission life is extended two years beyond its current expiry. A new federal enforcement commission targets employment discrimination. Program funds assist education for children of servicemen and desegregation driven school closures with grants and technical aid to state and local agencies.

Civil Rights Commission

Navy patrol plane attack spurs Senate questioning

The hearing focused on whether a patrol plane could have been shot at by Soviet or North Korean MiGs during an attack over international waters. Beakley and McElroy testified that gun parts may have been missing and that tail guns were damaged, complicating defense operations. They urged a closed session for further details amid four power Geneva talks.

McElroy Warren G. Magnuson D-Wash Beakley Red

Local Notices and Inquiries From Twin City and West Monroe

Six week R O T C camp for twins Lynton Culpepper and Edwin Watkins Jr plus LSU seniors next year. Mil sap s College Jackson Miss says William Huckabay of Met Rouge joins faculty as assistant professor of music this fall. West Monroe Masonic Lodge calls a 1 p m Thursday funeral rite prep for Mr B A Bohan. City Hall flag raised upside down. error corrected by Jim Williams of the chamber.

R.O. T.C Lynton Dick Culpepper Lynton Culpepper Monroe Edwin Watkins Jr Edwin Watkins West Monroe LSU Milsaps College Jackson Mississippi William Huckabay Met Rouge City Hall Jim Williams Chamber of Commerce Williams

Jury Indicts Dave Beck Over T H Act Violation In Detroit

Grand jury charges Dave Beck and companies including Brown Equipment with T H Act violations. Pleas set for June 24. maximum penalties include 1 year in prison and 10000 dollar fines. Beck already faces prior federal sentences. Seymour defends involvement and cites a loan tied to a proxy fight.

Beck Teamsters Union Tacoma Wash Washington Seymour Senate Committee John McClelland D-Ark Fruehauf Detroit

Seafaring Deluxe Tanker Sets Sail From Newcastle

A 37 000 ton tanker launched in Newcastle on Tyne features individual crew cabins and a swimming pool for off duty use making it a standout in maritime design.

Newcastle - ON - Tyne

Easy Way to Kill Ants and Roaches shou Pine

A reader seeks simple home methods to control ants and roaches using readily available products. The column offers practical steps, emphasizing cleaning, sealant, and targeted treatments while noting safety and effectiveness considerations.

State Budget Vetoes Cut Spending Across Agencies

Governor vetoes more than 88 million in appropriations citing insufficient funds. Key cuts include 61 million in salary equalization for educators and state colleges, and 2,500 to Fort Beulah Lake Commission. Vetoes align with 75 percent implementation cap and oil lease revenue dependence.

State Board of Education Louisiana State University

Navy Plane Returns From Fatal Air Attack Over Sea of Japan

Rear Adm. Withington said U.S. patrols would continue and not admit a Russian lake. Lt. Cmdr. Mayer received the Distinguished Flying Cross for bringing the aircraft and crew home. The crew, including Corder wounded, faced multiple enemy passes as they made a perilous return to base at Iwakuni. The State Department denounced the attack as unwarranted with a protest planned.

Frederic S. Withington U.S Japan Sea of Withington Far East Washington Cmdr Donald R. Mayer Litchfield Arleigh A. Burke U.s.hhief Naval Operations Corder Iwakuni Tokyo John Dennis Malone Park Ridge Mayer Floyd W. McClintick Richfield Ohio State Department Asst Walter S. Robertson Geneva

Frazar Says Long Governor When In State

Acting governor Frazar declined to continue as acting governor and would wait for a formal notification if Long cannot act. Mrs. Blanche Long flew to Galveston to escort the governor to New Orleans hospital. Gremillion’s opinion framed the question of Long’s ability as a factual one. Frazar had recently conferred with Senate leader W. J. Bill Cleveland, the likely successor if both Long and Frazar are unavailable.

Long Frazar Blanche Long Galveston New Orleans Gremillion W. J. Bill Cleveland State Senate Cleveland

Parish Voter Purge Compliance Sparks Urgent Debate

Dr. Ventre’s committee filed 150 voter challenges to Miss Ryder, who accepted 13 amid capacity limits. He argues she must process at least 150 daily, per law, with 48 hour deadlines. The panel offered external clerical help at their expense, but she declined. The committee inspected registration cards for potential disqualifiers under state law.

Dr. Ventre Miss Ryder Ventre

Police Capture Brothers After Hugo Manhunt

Police captured two brothers linked to a Cape Cod holdup. In North Philadelphia they shot at officers. one brother was wounded and another was captured after a days long pursuit. They were indicted for Kane murder and kidnapping.

Hugo Lacasse Cape Cod Philadelphia James F. Kane Doyles Sedgwick Middleboro William Coyle Air Force Kane

Cows in Stateville Dairy Herd Identified by Numbers

Warden Joseph E. Ragen says the cows kept in Stateville Penitentiary’s dairy herd have no names and are identified only by numbers as part of the prison operation in Joliet Illinois.

Doan’s Pills Offer Fast Backache Relief

Advert shows Doan’s Pills promising quick relief from backache headaches and muscular pains caused by over exertion or stress. It claims soothing bladder irritation and mild diuretic action aiding kidney function, advertising new large size and continued 60 years of relief.

Dean Doan

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