United Nations Observers Confer in Beirut
Gen. Odd Bull of Norway and Gen. Maurice Brown of New Zealand study a map at a United Nations observation group conference in Beirut Lebanon. A fierce battle rages in the city between Christian and Moslem factions as the government weighs calling in a U N emergency force to quell the rebellion.
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United Nations
Beirut
Odd Bull
Norway
Maurice Brown
New Zealand
Lebanon
No-Man’s Land
U.N
Rome
False Arrest Suit Starts In Court Here
A $50 150 false arrest lawsuit was filed in district court here naming Joseph W Uhrbach of Natchitoches as plaintiff and W Charles Bruscato of Monroe as defendant Judge Jesse Heard presiding The complaint alleges Bruscato swore a false warrant on July 2 1957 for an alleged unlawful entry at 1810 Milton Street Monroe Uhrbach says the charge was false and intended to embarrass him He was arrested in Natchitoches posted bond and came to Monroe for arraignment with trial set for November 29 1957 A nolle prosequi on November 15 1957 dropped the case Uhrbach seeks 50000 in damages plus 150 in fees and 25000 for humiliation and 25000 for damage to reputation The suit cites a letter from an assistant district attorney noting the charge would be dropped The matter is tied to a painting exhibit controversy and a tiny mouse waving a Danish flag next to Queen Elizabeth on a royal yacht in a London exhibit The filing alleges Bruscato knew the charges were false and the arrest was unjust.
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Joseph W. Uhrbach
Natchitoches
W. Charles Bruscato
Milton Street
Monroe
Jesse Heard
Bruscato
Uhrbach
Nolle
London
UPI
Terence Cuneo
Queen Elizabeth
Denmark
All-Time High Enrollment Set At La. Tech
The Louisiana Tech registrar reports a summer session record of 1,631 students at Ruston. On campus only, with 1,516 undergraduates and 11 graduates, the tally includes 990 men and 641 women, marking a 23.5 percent rise from last year and a 93.3 percent rise in five years.
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Tech
Imen
Committee Approves Hussey Nomination to Federal Power Commission
The Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee approved John B. Hussey of Shreveport for the Federal Power Commission with no opposition. The full Senate is expected to confirm Hussey Thursday or Friday to succeed Seaborn L. Digby after his term ends June 23. Ellender urged prompt action to fill the seat immediately after Digby’s departure.
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Washington
Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
John B. Hussey
Shreveport
Federal Power Commission
Senate
Hussey
Ellender
Warren Magnuson
Dem-Wash
Digby
Retailers Seek Votes On Over 100 Bills in Legislature
Louisiana retailers association reports more than 100 bills pending in the state legislature. Major items include unemployment compensation increases from 25 to 48 dollars weekly and drawing time from 20 to 39 weeks, plus bills threatening disqualification sections of employment security loans. The group backs a 1 percent sales tax discount for merchants and supports shoplifter bills allowing store personnel to detain suspected thieves.
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House
Senate
Buyas
The
Association
Fred Donaldson
Examinations Set For Monroe Police Department Posts
Nine positions in the Monroe police department will schedule examinations this summer. The exact date and location will be announced later by J. C. Bryan, police representative on the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board of Monroe.oy
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Monroe Police Department
J. C. Bryan
Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board of
Monroe
1957 Oil Industry Sets Record Revenue and Output
The article notes that gross revenue production and sales volumes in 1957 were the highest ever achieved by the oil industry, marking a peak in earnings and output for the sector.
Police Jury Association denounces H.R. 837 in Louisiana
The Police Jury Association of Louisiana opposes House Bill 837 claiming it would erode home rule and control of voter registrations. Leader W A Breedlove argues the measure forces gubernatorial appointment after three refused nominations and could extend to all parishes. He urges action against the bill as it nears final House passage. A separate note reports money supply rising to 132.9 billion dollars in early April.
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Police Jury Association of
Louisiana
W. A. Breedlove
Ben Holt
Alexandria
Registrar of Voters
Board of Registration
Breedlove
Plaquemines Parish
Leander Perez
Earl K. Long
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
House of
Senate panel backs mandatory humane slaughter rules
Sen. Allen J. Ellender announced the agriculture committee approved legislation to require humane slaughter methods. After a two year study, the secretary of agriculture would propose laws mandating approved slaughter methods for all livestock and poultry plants.
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Washington
UPI
Allen J. Ellender
D-La
Senate Agricultural Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
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