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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1961
Page
4
The editorial laments the drift toward “something for nothing” politics and government abuse. It warns that citizen indifference enables self serving politicians and big business to erode freedom, arguing an awakening without action will lead to bankruptcy of the democratic experiment.
Washington officials seek another $10,000,000 to fight juvenile delinquency and Attorney General Kennedy urges more federal aid to local police. While Monroe reports near zero juvenile crime, critics question federal know-how and emphasize local success as sufficient. The 553 mile New York State Thruway links major turnpikes and the first Red Cross chapter was founded in Dansville in 1881. Mark Twain is buried in Elmira and Centralia, Illinois is the population center of the United States per the 1960 census.
State Department documents reveal Roosevelt pressed Stalin to redraw Poland’s borders during the 1943 Teheran summit. The article accuses a Democratic administration of secret treaty-like moves to appease Soviet influence, noting claims about Polish voters and a shift of eastern borders toward the Oder. It contrasts Kennedy era actions with Roosevelt’s approach and discusses political fallout.
Union leaders await a Supreme Court ruling in International Association of Machinists vs Street and Looper on whether dues money can fund political and legislative activity opposed by members. Georgia and federal court rulings have sided against compelled political support, threatening big labor’s lobbying network in Washington.
The Monroe News-Star notes a blistering 107 official degrees and unofficial 110 in the June 20 heat, calling it the hottest June day on record. Governor Leche announced a cut in the natural gas tax. The Louisiana Lions Clubs convention opens soon with about 400 expected attendees.
The article argues sharks are not man eaters by nature but can attack when panicked or hungry. It describes shark varieties from lemon to tiger, their slow pace, teeth, and feeding behavior. A Miami Sequarium trip shows sharks captured for study, with notes on diet and human risk near beaches.
An Ocean Grove veteran asks how private pensions and Social Security affect VA pension eligibility. Under new rules, total income limits depend on the program, with private pensions and Social Security counted as other income only after employee contributions are returned. The veteran’s 14 months of VA pension paused due to income exceeding the limit.
The passage argues that more knowledge can increase frustration unless paired with responsible action. It cites a stomach cancer example and Ecclesiastes to show wisdom brings grief, while happiness arises when knowledge leads to committed, right conduct, especially in relation to God.
Readers ask about pensions for Spanish American War widows and World War II veterans. The column notes only WWI WWII and Korea dependents qualify for the new rate. total and permanent disability is needed for veterans like Mr. C from 59, and advises visiting the local Veterans Administration office for guidance.
A 1961 update urges using the new Salk killed virus vaccine now, citing past booster gaps and unvaccinated people. Houston study shows polio persists mainly among the unvaccinated, with only three of a hundred paralyzed patients having three or more injections.
E. H. asks if fibrositis is caused by infection. The answer notes the term implies infection but many cases show no bacterial or viral invasion. Swelling may result from injury strain or overexposure to a draft.
D. G. writes that blackening of finger skin under rings is caused not by excess acid but by a reaction between the ring metal and perspiration.
A joking note from T. R. states frequent belching and asks if a liver specialist is needed. The response clarifies that a diagnosis is needed to determine the proper care.
Mrs P reports a clicking like a beetle snap from her husband’s jaw when chewing. The sound likely comes from the jaw joint or supporting ligaments and not from tooth contact. Today’s Health Hint advises adherence to established dental care principles.
A faithful message cites Zechariah 10 12 promising strength in the Lord so believers need not fear the enemy. The passage emphasizes walking in the Lord's name and trusting divine support.
The item lists the Monroe News-Star staff and history from 1891 to mid-twentieth century, naming publishers John D. Ewing and Wilson Ewing and current leaders such as Robert Ewing Jr and William H. Bronson. It notes operating details, office location at Olive and North Fourth, and AP affiliation with a civic editorial stance.
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