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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1957

Page

2

Keys To Keep Open Hospital For Mental Patients Urged

Dr. Aaron S. Mason of Brockton VA Hospital urges gradual use of keys for patients to foster responsibility. He notes locks dominate mental hospitals yet reports improved behavior when patients handle keys. He envisions open hospital concepts growing as custody and control fade.

Delos Smith New York Aaron S. Mason Mason VA Hospital Brockton, Mass Veterans Administration Hospital Brockton

U N Indicts Soviet Role in Hungary Revolt

The United Nations special committee concludes the 1956 Hungarian uprising was a spontaneous nationwide revolt crushed by Soviet force. It finds Kadar’s government lacked broad popular support and notes the revolt was not fomented by outside agencies. The 150 000 word report is based on testimony from 111 witnesses.

Bruce W. Mann United Nations N.Y Communist Party Keith C.C. Shann Philippines Radio Free Europe Denmark Ceylon Tunisia Uruguay Shann

Truman blasts Eisenhower on foreign policy at Harrisburg dinner

Former President Harry S. Truman accused the Eisenhower administration of abdicating international duties and losing trust abroad. Speaking at a $100-a-plate Democratic dinner in Harrisburg, he urged continuation of UN and US defense programs and expanded aid, blaming leadership failures in Washington and a need for Democratic gains in 1958 and 1960.

Harrisburg Harry S. Truman Eisenhower Free World Middle East Far East Alliance of Free Nations State Department White House Truman United Nations United States Defense Program Dulles Congress

Choose unattractive wife for long life says ex Premier

Ex Premier Chang Chun told a Rotary Club gathering that an unattractive wife helps longevity by reducing indulgence in sex, which he said hastens aging. He noted he is married and his wife Mrs Chang was unavailable for comment.

Taipeip Chang Chun Chang Rotary Club Chiang Kai-shek

Blaze Doused Before Firemen Arrive at Miami Kitchen

Elaine Young phoned in an alarm when venetian blinds burned in a Miami kitchen. She and the homeowner extinguished the flames with water before firefighters reached the scene within a minute.

Miami Fla Elaine Young

Hitchhiker Robbery Sought By State Police In Louisiana

State police and Caldwell parish sheriff's deputies hunt two youths who robbed Luther Russell at knife point of 800 dollars while hitchhiking from Baytown Texas to Winnfield. Russell, held as a witness, was dumped near a Negro's house and later brought to Columbia. Vehicle described as a 1954 Chrysler with Idaho plates. Suspects: tall 6 foot 2 inch man with brown hair in plaid shirt and khaki pants. shorter heavy set blond man in plaid shirt and khaki pants.

Columbia Caldwell Parish Luther Russell Russell Monroe Baytown Tex Winnfield G. E. Erskine Idaho

Double Murder at Benton Farm Ended by Self Destruction

Coroner W. W. Holloway ruled that Pat Taylor, 44, shot his father H. E. Taylor, 71, and mother 68, then killed himself at the family farm near Benton. Officials found the bodies yesterday. Neighbors note a brain injury from World War II and Holloway said the veteran had lost his judgment.

Benton, Miss W. W. Holloway Holloway Pat Taylor H. E. Taylor Taylor Veterans Administration Hospital

TTA Official Raps Airlines For Stands

R. E. McKaughan president of Trans-Texas Airways criticizes Delta and Eastern for opposing proposed local routes. He says trunk carriers should not block local carriers filling underserved areas. CAB hearing on routes in Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi and Texas enters its third week.

Alexandria R. E. McKaughan Trans- Texas Airways Delta Eastern Airlines Trans-Texas Eastern Civil Aeronatics Board Southern Airways Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Texas Joseph Fitzmaurice

Aetna Finance Lets You Borrow For Vacations

More people than ever are arranging to obtain vacation money from Aetna Finance Co according to the Aetna manager Vacation now pay later is an idea catching on The office has set aside the largest sum in its history for this purpose Any amount from 25 to 1500 may be obtained on signature or other plan Loans also available for expenses consolidation of bills or other purpose Only one visit necessary Interested persons may call or see the Aetna manager 204 North Second St Phone FA 3-6634

Aetna Finance Co Aetna North Second St

Costs Money To Kiss Wife In Domestic Court

In Fulton County Georgia Judge F E Andrews of the Domestic Relations Division fined a soldier $5 after witnessing him kiss and again smack his wife in the courtroom. The incident occurred in Atlanta with spectators on the front benches.

Atlanta F. E. Andrews Fulton Superior Court Andrews

City Officials Swap Cars By Mistake

Miami city officials City Atty. Jack Rice and Finance Director George Shaw drove each other’s identical cars home from work yesterday by error. The cars were returned to their owners today.

Miami Fla Jack Rice George Shaw

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