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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1950
Page
3
A political column rebukes Democratic policy from June 20 in New York, arguing Democrats erode freedoms by taxing earnings and funding foreign aid. It blames Republicans for not protecting constitutional limits or sovereignty, warning of socialism and dictatorship ahead. The piece cites wartime presidents and calls for Republican restoration.
Six inches of rain drenched Monroe from 12:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. according to C A A attendants at Selman Field. Measurements show 3.5 inches by 6:30 a.m. and 2.5 inches from 6:30 to 9:45 a.m. Thunder and lightning accompanied the downpour with little wind. a trace fell Sunday and .04 inches on June 10.
The House approved a bill to add 2 billion dollars to government farm price supports and sent it to the Senate. The 234 to 82 roll call ended a deadlock over foreign imports and lines up with existing authorizations for the Commodity Credit Corporation. The program targets cotton, wheat, corn, rice, tobacco, peanuts and other crops this year.
Senate approves by 81 to 2 a bill to roughly double old age and survivors payments under the Social Security system. It would add about 10 million people to coverage and liberalize qualifying rules, with conference committee action needed to resolve House-Senate differences on disability, formulas, taxes, and federal contributions.
A motion for continuance was denied in a Department of Revenue case over 115 cases of whiskey 10 cases of wine and two trucks seized by Ouachita parish sheriff on the Arkansas road en route from Shreveport to Kansas City. Drivers Clyde Bird and Julius Truhlt posted bonds. The trucks and liquor owners named include Alford Lawson Roy Ferguson and M S Bird. The case proceeded to trial after 11 a.m. with revenue witnesses testifying.
Registration rules allow a voter who moved within the parish to return to the old precinct if they have not transferred. Ouachita residents should visit the parish registrar on the courthouse second floor. Deadline to register for the July 25 primaries is Saturday, June 24.
Ohio voters wrestle with Governor Lausche’s remark that he has not decided which candidate to back for U S Senate. He praises Ferguson as state auditor yet respects Taft as a serious U S senator. The confession stirs anger in Ferguson allies and delight for Taft supporters, while leaving many voters unsure of Lausche’s motive. The move is deemed bold and potentially pivotal in Ohio politics.
The North Louisiana Experiment Station in Calhoun will host its annual inspection and visitation day for farmers Thursday and Friday. White farmers are invited Thursday and colored farmers Friday, with tours of agronomy plots and the dairy. Talks by agricultural leaders follow the morning program and cover pasture, cattle, hog, poultry, fruit, and turkey production.
Washington June 21 7 A senate committee asked the veterans administration to report the failure rate of small businesses started by war veterans. The panel led by Senator Sparkman studies how to help veterans win more government orders. Deputy VA head O W Clark said few veterans defaulted on GI loans and pledged exact figures later.
Norma Chambers, 60, a desk clerk at the Louisiana Hotel, was attacked and robbed of about 200. She sustained a fractured jaw and multiple facial bruises. Monroe police hunt a slender dark headed man in a blue shirt and light trousers who fled after the 2:30 p.m. Tuesday incident.
The Monroe Sports game against the Greenville Bucks in Greenville Miss will proceed as scheduled at Legion Memorial Park. Manager Paul Manessah said good sun and wind would dry the field for action unless more rain arrives before game time.
The Tensas Basin Levee Board awarded Burns and Swilley of Bossier City the Baucomville ring levee contract for 54 644 50 with financing split three to two thirds by local and federal governments The 3 mile protection will shelter about 250 families and construction should start within ten days of the work order and finish in five months Local officials thanked Col Foulkes Rep Passman and R E Young for their roles in securing the project
In Baton Rouge on June 21 the Louisiana senate is to consider the administration's 470 million general appropriations bill, already passed by the house, awaiting senate approval and the governor's signature. A civil service amendment faces possible defeat amid petitions, while a school lunch pay-if-you-can plan advances in the legislature.
Six western European nations France Germany Italy Belgium The Netherlands and Luxembourg meet secretly in Paris to draft a supra national authority for merging coal and steel industries. Britain refuses to join while Monnet presents a draft treaty empowering the international body to govern the merger and limit sovereignty to avert future war.
Officials of the United Jewish Charities and United Jewish Appeal say funds are non sectarian and assist all denominations. They cite support for Hot Springs hospital and displaced persons from various faiths, noting a mixed Christian Jewish board directing the drive with 26 agencies involved.
A senate house conference committee agreed on authorization for a modern air force of 70 groups. The deal favors air minded lawmakers seeking permanent authority for the 70 group air force while senators had pushed a general goal based on 24 000 serviceable aircraft or 225 000 airframe tons. The final size will depend on future congressional funding for aircraft equipment and manpower.
Dulles arrived in Tokyo to discuss peace terms and Asiatic issues with General MacArthur. Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson inspected Yokosuka base as peace options and regional policy were outlined. Johnson and Bradley planned Okinawa visits before returning to the United States.
Mrs. Emily Hennen of 1607 North Fourth Street died suddenly on Tuesday night. She was the widow of Alfred Hennen a Monroe figure known for farm land interests in the delta region and for his violin playing. She donated church chimes in Grace Episcopal Church in his memory. Interment will be in Hawesville Kentucky, where her husband rests. Funeral at Grace Church Thursday at 4 30 p m officiated by Rev E F Hayward with Rev David Jones assisting. Pallbearers named: Dr William Bendel S L Digby Fagan Cox Dick Troy Wayne Walmsley Sr J F Smith Tallulah.
Local officials from ten northeast Louisiana parishes attend a two day Farmers Home Administration planning meeting at the Virginia hotel. The session runs 9:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. with fifty county supervisors clerks and officers, focusing on Bankhead Jones Act amendments and 1951 production loan operations.
Louisiana campaign report shows Senator Russell Long accused of living in the lap of luxury by Malcolm Lafargue. Lafargue cites Long oil holdings as key income and presses on canal support and social security act amendment as Long campaigns in Washington.
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