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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1955
Page
3
A disjointed OCR text notes Kennon taking a neutral stance in the 1956 race. It references campaign activity, political figures, and possible candidates like Barhani, with scattered mentions of committees, spending measures, and a special session. The fabric is unclear but centers on campaign posture and political maneuvering.
A multi-vehicle collision caused damage to several fight vehicles and injuries. One driver, Georgia Carter, was hospitalized after the incident near Akron, Ohio, drawing a large audience as responders treated victims and traffic backed up on the scene.
Police report two separate crashes on Wednesday left Teva Mary Virginia Fedineon 20 of Pavville with minor injuries after a front end collision with Sharnes Mo Russell 34 of Wadt North Street Monroe. Alvin Roberts 30 of Tan North Street Monroe escaped serious injury in a second three car crash at North 8th and Plud. Drivers of the involved cars were Mactaref Ballard 22 of Circle Prive West Monroe and Leo The Wroten Route One box PHM Vonroe.
Dr Summer announces plans to erect tanks on the bayou. The station leaders stated the project aims to improve water services and infrastructure. officials say construction will proceed with oversight and public notice.
Wallace Ferguson, an employee at Beown Conhaper Corporation in West Manpae, suffered first to third degree burns on his left hand and forearm after contact with preheated rollers at the plant Wednesday afternoon. He was treated at St. Francis Hospital and is under doctor care as of Thursday morning.
Health officials confirm a suspected sleeping sickness case in Ascension Parish as tests proceed. Dr. Bo Brown, director of the parish health unit, notes pending results and urges caution while investigators trace the illness from a possible source.
Navy officials consider constructing a jet base in the Jackson area led by Capt. F. Hurt Vo Stare, with public works oversight. The plan includes site inspections, contractor coordination, and potential assignment of personnel from nearby units.
The Monroe West Monroe Chamber of Commerce board studies forming a voluntary business cooperative fund to replace shortfalls from the closing Twin Cities Community Chest. A panel reviews the In-Group Donors model from Los Angeles as a potential example to pool annual charity contributions for fall drives.
Memphis officials authorized a project to construct a dedicated steam plant with a 500000 kilowatt capacity at an estimated cost of 100 million dollars. The move follows past refusals to buy power from TVA and aims to ensure future supply if TVA cannot meet demand. Construction is slated to take about three years, with financing via revenue bonds.
Three men pleaded guilty to charges of destroying private property during a picket line clash at Berots Springs on January 26. Each was fined $150. Accused include Alertin Midler of Baton Rouge and Lonnie Pate as the driver in the disrupted incident. One man faces an aggravated battery trial in a death case linked to the gas attack on a worker, with others given suspended jail terms.
Coastwide talks end in a major union victory as 35 tanker firms sign deals with four CIO unions and allied bodies. Agreements cover 22 000 sea workers and 6 000 others with wage plans insurance funds extended vacations enhanced pensions and welfare payments. An inter union Marine Officers Federation emerges from the negotiations.
A refugee describes harsher confinement elsewhere as he recounts a perilous journey and detention. He notes parental consent issues and an attempted arrival in a distant country, with authorities scrutinizing his claim and status.
An Angola prison report notes a mishap involving inmates and staff with limited readable specifics. The fragmentary text references a person named Warner from Cann- Sotalred and mentions injuries to a shoulder, but details and context are unclear.
Columbus leaders announce a merger of two Protestant denominations the Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Congregational Christian Church creating a larger united church. The union will be achieved in stages with member exchanges and joint meetings planned across the year.
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