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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1959

Page

8

Senate Opposed to Pension Bill for Self-Employed

Washington AP Senate Finance Committee hearings opened on a House backed plan to allow self employed doctors and lawyers to set up untaxed retirement funds. Treasury Secretary Anderson warned of a large revenue loss and the proposal could trigger wider tax breaks. President Eisenhower reportedly would veto if passed.

Washington House Senate Finance Committee Secretary of the Treasury Robert B. Anderson Eisenhower Congress Treasury iHouse Eugene J. Keogh D-Ny Anderson

Oil Compact Commission Ends Session

In New Orleans the Inter state Oil Compact Commission wraps up its mid year meeting with nearly 500 delegates. Capt. M V Carson Jr of the Interior Department urged restrictions on foreign oil imports and stressed the need for mandatory cuts to defend national security. He warned domestic production relies on assurances that imports won’t replace local supplies. He noted 1959 well completions lagged before the March 10 controls.

New Orleans Interstate Oil Compact Commission M. V. Carson Jr Interior Departments Office of Oil and Gas Eisenhower U.S

Driver Falls Asleep Crashes Into Patrol Car in Louisiana

Richard Herfarth 38 of New Orleans fell asleep at the wheel on Airline highway near LaPlace. His car left the road, struck a parked state police patrol car at the truck scale and crashed into the building. He was not seriously hurt and was freed by two troopers.

Laplace Richard Herfarth New Orleans Herfarth

Two Automobiles Damaged In Crash

Two cars were extensively damaged in an auto accident yesterday near noon. Dale B. Martha, the driver of one vehicle, was taken to St. Francis emergency ward for possible rib injuries but was later deemed in good condition and may be released today. Ralph D. Holden, 35, of 1615 South 5th Street, was identified as the other driver. no charges were filed.

Dale B. Martha St. Francis Emergency Ward Martha Hall Street Ralph D. Holden South 5Th Street

Gunshot Victim Reported 'Fair' At Hospital Here

Grover Luker a 67 year old Ouachita parish man was reported in fair condition at E A Conway Memorial Hospital today after shooting himself last night He suffered a broken left jaw and a serious facial flesh wound Investigating authorities said Luker was shot with a 16 gauge shotgun No 6 shell at about 830 p m at his home on Arkansas Road Earley Whithead and Mrs Luker reported hearing the blast after checking the rear of the house and Kilpatrick s ambulance carried Luker to the hospital for treatment

Grover Luker Ouachita Parish E. A. Conway Memorial Hospital Luker Bailey Grant Arkansas Road

Paul Blocker Named Manager at Jasper's Barber Shop

Paul Blocker is appointed manager of Jasper's Barber Shop at 527 DeSiard. He previously spent two years with Johnson Bros. Barber Shop and is described as a specialist on flat tops.

Paul Blocker Jasper’s DeSiard Johnson Bros

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