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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1961
Page
4
The plan to curb business deductions would eliminate entertainment expenses including home parties and theater outings. Wives of junior executives and higher earners could be shut out of their husbands' careers, as travel meals and business goodwill deductions are limited or barred.
Judge Oren R. Lewis denied Attorney General Kennedy’s bid to intervene in Prince Edward County’s desegregation dispute. The decision cites risk of delaying rights adjudication for the Negro plaintiffs and the county school board, urging adherence to due process. Tanganyika’s decolonization noted, with self rule achieved May 1 and full independence set for December 28.
The housing bill advances after a 64 to 25 Senate vote with plans for a 40 year mortgage scheme for middle income earners. Senator Gore led opposition to no down payment on up to 15 000 homes but the provision was struck down 49 to 44. The administration faces a House battle though no revolt is seen.
A UPI Almanac note sets June 17 and recalls historic housing policy debates. Congress considers a broad 6.14 billion dollar bill backing urban renewal public housing elderly housing and disaster loans while arguing over true total costs and long term taxpayer impact. The piece tracks the bill's scope and past housing programs from 1934 through 1949.
The piece outlines how a complete physical differs from a quick office visit, stressing that thorough exams require 1 to 1½ hours, complete history, habit and family health review, and a head to toe examination. It lists tests from eye pressure to pelvic and rectal checks, plus possible lab work and imaging, with emphasis on time, investment, and dedicated evaluation by the doctor.
A reader storms TV crime shows and gossip columns as corrupting youth. He argues parents must discipline children, decries legal leniency, and prefers classic westerns or Beatnik cafes for better dialogue and values. He rails against media culture shaping morality and urges real education over screen violence.
Washington notes June sixth anniversary of D-Day as Deputy Defense Secretary Gilpatric quips about Major General Edwin Walker with Texas ties. The piece recounts Walker’s military career from West Point to World War II Alpine and Italian campaigns, Korea, and command of the 101st Airborne, praising his leadership and patriotic discipline.
The Monroe Morning World established in 1929 lists publishers John D Ewing and Wilson Ewing and executives including Robert Orne Jr and Dallas Roper. It is an independent daily printed in Monroe with AP dispatches and a national advertising network.
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