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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1958

Page

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Ike Says Adams Imprudent Yet Key Presidential Aide

President Eisenhower refused to fire Sherman Adams despite acknowledging imprudent conduct with Bernard Goldfine. He stated Adams remains essential as his top aide, praising Adams’ truthfulness, abilities, integrity, and his personal need for Adams’ service.

Washington Eisenhower Sherman Adams Bernard Goldfine Adams House Gov Congressional Committee Gov. Adams

Long Opposes State College Bond Issues in Baton Rouge

Gov Earl Long rejected two proposed bond issues for LSU and nine state colleges in Baton Rouge. Sen Sylvan Friedman said the governor may back bonds if approved by popular vote, noting Long fears future shortages and would prefer voter backing. Friedman indicated LSU could amend or push its own bill if needed.

Natchez Kennon Long Robert Kennon Friedman LSU Theo Cangelosi LSU Board of Supervisors Percy Roberts State College

Two Bills On Shoplifting Up For Action

Rep. Fred Donaldson of New Orleans will bring two shoplifting bills to a judiciary committee hearing Thursday at 11 a.m. The bills, backed by the Louisiana Retailers Association, would empower merchants to detain suspected shoplifters and tighten penalties for repeat offenders.

Baton Rouge Fred Donaldson New Orleans Judiciary Committee Louisiana Retailers Association Donaldson

Bridge Collapse Kills 16 in Burrard Inlet Tragedy

In Vancouver British Columbia two sections of the Second Narrows Bridge collapsed during construction. Sixteen workmen were killed, 22 injured and two remained missing after the 40 foot deep fall into the inlet. A crane toppled into the wreckage as eyewitnesses described a thunderous roar and chaotic mass of twisted steel.

Vancouver B. C Burrard Inlet North Edwin Leitch

Trujillo Orders Officers Home From U S Training

Thirty Dominican officers and cadets in the United States were ordered to return home immediately. The move, issued by the secretary of state for the armed forces, serves as retaliation for a U S Army school denying a diploma to Gen Rafael L Trujillo Jr. Dominican Congress meets in special session to address U S military aid discussions and national dignity.

Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic UPI United States Secretary of State For Armed Forces U.S. Army Rafael L.trujillo Jr Dominican Congress U.S

Hot and Humid Weather Forecast for Northeast Louisiana

The weatherman predicts a warm and humid spell for northeast Louisiana tonight and tomorrow after a brief rainy period. Yesterday's clouds kept temperatures near 81 at Selman Field with a 70 degree low. today high reached 80 mid morning, with tonight's lows 72 to 76 and tomorrow's highs 90 to 94.

Louisiana Civil Aeronautics Selman Field

Rep. Tewes honors Maj. Gen. Chennault for WWII leadership

Rep. Donald Tewes, a Wisconsin Republican and Chennault veteran, offers a resolution praising Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chennault, commander of the Flying Tigers, for military genius and enduring American resolve amid adversity. Chennault now resides in Monroe.

Donald Tewes R.wis Claire L. Chennault Flying Tigers Tewes Chennault 14Th Air Force China Monroe

Tito May Have Goods On Soviet War on Nagy Record

Reports from Yugoslavia claim Marshal Tito may possess proof that the Soviet Union broke its promise to aid the Nagy government in 1956. Nagy and three aides were executed after the Hungarian revolt. Mikoyan and Suslov reportedly met Nagy in Budapest as Soviet tanks rolled in. It is unclear whether Tito has the alleged tape or its authenticity.

Warsaw Poland UPI Yugoslavia Marshal Tito Soviet Union Imre Nagy Nagy Anastas Mikoyan Mikhail Suslov Budapest Tito Russia Suslov Mikoyan Janos Kadar

Mystery Deepens In Fatal Shooting Of Orleans Man

New Orleans housewife Mrs. Herman Newton Perkins, 49, accuses businessman William Mercer Aaron, 38, of murdering her husband four hours after their brief meeting. Sheriff Huey reports Aaron offered an incoherent scuffle story, while Perkins and Aaron family accounts differ. Perkins and husband traveled after gunshot to Brownwood Texas for burial. Aaron is held without bond.

Canton UPI New Orleans Herman Newton Perkins William Mercer Aaron Aaron W. C. Huey Aaron Aaron Perkins Huey

Woman Held As Kidnap Suspect In Toronto Case

Police arrested Greta Goode a 40 year old German woman in Toronto on charges of attempted extortion linked to Montreal kidnap allegations. The missing Montreal case involved Joel Reitman son of Cyril and Mrs Reitman found safe in Ottawa after 48 hours in captivity.

Toronto Ont Greta Goode Montreal John Nimmo Joel Reitman Cyril Reitman Ottawa

Senate Passes Labor Bill To Curb Rackets

The Senate approved a broad labor control bill 88 to 1 after days of debate. House leaders doubted its chances, though a union pension and welfare disclosure bill may pass. Rep. Carl Perkins said hearings on a general bill would continue.

Senate Washington House Carl D. Perkins D-Ky House Labor Subcommittee George W. Malone Rnew Lyndon B. Johnson Tex

Gunshot Victim Lamkin in Critical Condition at Saint Francis

E. T. Lamkin a Monroe attorney is in critical condition at St. Francis Hospital after a gunshot wound to the head. He was driven to the hospital Tuesday afternoon by a Mulhearn ambulance from his home at 1613 Park Avenue. Surgeons removed a bullet fragment from the brain after midnight following X-ray studies. The Monroe Police are investigating the shooting with no official report yet on the cause.

E. T. Lamkin Monroe St. Francis Hospital Lamkin Park Avenue Mulhearn McHenry, Lamkin, Snellings and Breard Bernhardt

Senate defeats super board plan in Baton Rouge

The senate rejected the controversial super board measures 32 to 6, aimed at placing LSU and nine state colleges under a single governing body. The vote ends effort to centralize control of higher education in Louisiana.

Baton Rouge UPD Senate Today LSU

Ouachita Parish Grand Jury Returns 14 True Bills Indicting Defendants

Fourteen true bills were returned by the Ouachita Parish Grand Jury after a two day session. Indictments include murder man slau... theft by check twelve counts. Dorris Howard was involved in a murder charge. she was released to Monroe Police. Defendants include Brodie Davis for death of I C Baker and Willie Madison for murder of his stepson Freddie Green. Emmett Jackson faces two murder counts for fatal shooting of Susie Roberson and her mother.

Ouachita Parish Jesse Heard Fourth District Dorris Howard Monroe Brodie Bryan Davis I. C. Baker Ouachita River Willie Madison Freddie Green Emmett Jackson Susie Roberson Monroe Negro

Negro and white pair rob Shreveport bank for 25944 dollars

In Shreveport Louisiana a Negro and a white man robbed the Commercial National Bank branch at North Shreveport, taking 25944 dollars from five employees and two customers under threat with pistols. Deputy H M Terry fired at the getaway car, which was abandoned at an airport as reporters pursued.

Shreveport, la UPI Commercial National Bank Shreveport North Shreveport Caddo Parish H. M. Terry Lee Hancock Hancock

Scientist Reveals Major Step In Cancer Research

A U S scientist, Dr. Sarah E. Stewart of the National Cancer Institute, said she used a virus from one tumor type to induce 29 kinds of cancer in mice. The finding supports virus causation theory, with mixed reactions from peers. The work could shift future virus-based cancer research, though human application timing remains unclear.

Honey Harbour Ont U. S Sarah E. Stewart National Cancer Institute Bethesda Md Canadian Cancer Research Congress Stewart Arthur W. Ham Ontario Cancer Institute Toronto

Rebels Seize Women's Prison in Beirut Frontline Fight

In Beirut insurgents captured a women's prison and fired on nearby Christian areas from its walls. Fighting began Tuesday night as Moslem rebels opposed to President Camille Chamoun's regime clashed in the city, the prison perched above Christian quarters.

Beirut Lebanon Camille Chamoun

Ouachita Parish Faces Anthrax Death Surge

An outbreak of anthrax in Ouachita Parish approaches one hundred animal deaths as disease spreads to Perryville Monroe Calhoun and surrounding localities. Officials urge immediate vaccination using Sterne non encapsulated vaccine and emphasize rubber gloves for injections. Parish authorities expand quarantine restricting livestock movement to halt spread.

Ouachita Parish W. B. Aycock Perryville Milhaven Road Monroe Calhoun Sterne Aycock Morehouse Ouachita

Ouachita Orders Immediate End To Road Parking

Ouachita Parish police jury adopts a resolution ordering strict enforcement of state laws against overnight parking on parish and state highways. Convictions may bring fines up to 100 dollars as residents on traveled roads habitually park vehicles. The action cites highway obstruction and traffic hazards hindering maintenance and safety.

Ouachita Ouachita Parish

Collie Puppies For Sale In News Star World Ads

Full blooded collie puppies six weeks old priced at five and ten dollars. Call FA 2-0243. The News Star World Want Ads offer best rates and cancellation privileges. Ask about the low seven day rates.

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