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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1959

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Resignation Demands Split Argentine Power Structure

Rear Adm. Isaac Rojas called for President Arturo Frondizi’s resignation, labeling his 14 month old government tarnished and illegitimate. The Interior Minister vowed to meet any revolt with force, signaling a clear divide between Frondizi backers and rebellious military factions amid a turbulent crisis.

Buenos Aires Argentina Isaac Rojas Juan Peron Arturo Frondizi Frondizi Rojas Alfredo Vitolo Vitalo

States Rights Bill Faces House Vote Amid Coalition Push

A coalition of Southern Democrats and Republicans pressed toward House passage of a states rights bill opposed by the Eisenhower administration. The measure would shield state laws from federal supremacy unless Congress specifies otherwise, drawing debate over civil rights and labor implications. A key amendment was rejected 195-129, with Republicans largely opposing it.

Washington House Eisenhower Congress Emanuel Celler D-Ny Edwin E. Willis Dla Celler Charles A.halleck Indiana

Bishop Worried About Eskimos

Toronto based Bishop Donald Marsh of the Church of England warns against eroding Eskimo culture by external aid. He says the white man’s attempt to remodel the Eskimo fails and that relief should focus on empowering the Eskimo to help himself.

Toronto Canada Donald Marsh Church of England Marsh

Foot Down Leads to Vacuums and Marital Mischief

In a humorous line the speaker jokes that when a man insists on his own footing the wife may end up finishing the vacuuming under him. The quip plays on domestic chores and marital roles with a playful sting.

Rotten Stranger Tricks Rev Hull in Covington Church

A man calling himself Charles Waters from Hattiesburg sought a private conference with Reverend William H. Hull of the Church of Christ in Covington Tennessee. He attempted to donate 50 dollars and borrow 2 to make 52, but the check bounced and he left, leaving behind two empty beer bottles and a Bible.

Hull Charles Waters Hattiesburg, Miss

Proxmire seeks abolition of five White House aides

Senator William Proxmire urged the Senate to eliminate the jobs of five Eisenhower White House aides who he says lobby Congress for the administration. He proposed cutting 84,281 from a 13,568,500 budget and banning payroll use for those aides, signaling Homer Gruenther and four others as targets.

Washington William Proxmire D-Wis The Senate Eisenhower White House Proximire Congress Proxmire Homer Gruenther Earle D. Chesny Jack Z. Anderson Edward A. McCabe Clyde A. Wheeler

Dance to Benefit Scholarship Fund Hosted by ABWA

A dance directed by the American Business Women's Association will be held at the new Knights of Columbus Hall Saturday at 8 p.m. Proceeds go to the association's scholarship fund, awarded yearly to a deserving girl pursuing business ambitions.

American Business Womens Association New

Riot at Prison Medical Center Ends After Tear Gas and Bulldozer Breakthrough

Warden says three men led the uprising at the U S Prison Medical Center in Springfield. Five guards were held 16 hours before a 125-officer assault freed them with tear gas and a bulldozer. Rioters caused fires as beds were overturned during the attack.

Springfield UPI U.S. Prison Medical Center Russell C. Settle G. V. Richardson Richardson

Hoyt Chastain Elected New Head of American Baptist Assn

The Rev. Hoyt Chastain of Malvern Ark was elected president at the American Baptist Association meeting in Shreveport La with about 3000 messengers attending. He succeeds Dr A T Powers as president and heads a slate of officers including W W Watson Corbet Mask and L J Odom. Dr A T Powers gave the opening speech and Dr W W Miles preached the opening sermon. The Ladies Auxiliary also named new officers led by Mrs C H Owen with Mrs Jack Dean and Mrs O D Madden as vice presidents and Mrs Vernon Lierly and Mrs Glenn Perry as secretaries.

Shreveport Hoyt Chastain Malvern Ark American Baptist Assn A. T. Powers Louisiana Baptist Institute Minden W. W. Watson Auburndale Fla Nashville Tenn C. H. Owen Texas City Tex Jack Dean Snyder O. D. Madden Bossier City Vernon Lierly Tulsa Okla Glenn Perry White Oak

Unknown fate of 2147 UN prisoners of war remains

At Panmunjom the United Nations Command presses North Korea for prisoner accounting nine years after the 38th Parallel invasion. The list includes 452 Americans and 1,648 Koreans, with three men cited as documented cases: Maj. Samuel P. Logan, Capt. Harry D. Moreland, and Pvt. Archie Walker.

Panmunjom Korea 38Th South Korea United Nations U.N. Command Military Armistice Commission Belgium Luxembourg Samuel P. Logan Nashville, Tenn J Harry D. Moreland Archie Walker

Unopposed Freedom Bid Moves In Louisiana Capital

Gov Earl Long's attorney unexpectedly arrives in Baton Rouge to press officials to drop opposition to his release from a mental hospital. A hearing set for Friday will decide illegal confinement and sanity. Judge Robert D Jones presides as the situation unfolds amid fear of potential violence.

Baton Rouge UPI Earl K. Long Long Rainach Garrett Earl Long

Bandit Calls On Wrong Person

A young bandit and an accomplice robbed Irene Solomon of 67 dollars in her San Francisco home on Tuesday. The robber, wearing a brown pork pie hat and Ivy League suit, said he felt sick while committing the crime and claimed he must do it to dress well. Mrs Solomon urged him to seek psychiatric help and noted her husband is a bandit.

San Francisco Irene Solomon

Governor Long to Be Released If Court Rules

The Louisiana Department of Hospitals said the Mandeville mental hospital may release Gov. Karl Long when appropriate.Mrs. Long’s departure signals the family may abandon efforts to keep him confined. A habeas corpus hearing is set in Covington to seek his release from the hospital. Deputy Sheriff Roberts noted subpoenas were requested for Mrs. Long and adviser Theo Cangelosi.

Lousiana Long Joe Arthur Sims Blanche Long Luther Frazar Mrs. Long Mexico Baton Rouge State Department of Hospitals Mandeville Louisiana Karl Long Bankston Duke Roberts Sims Mrs Long Theo Cangelosi

London Auction Sets Record With Rubens Adoration Sale

A London art dealer paid 770000 dollars for Rubens Adoration of the Magi at Sotheby s to settle inheritance taxes on the late Duke of Westminster collection. The previous public auction record was 616000 dollars for Cezanne s Boy in a Red Waistcoat sold to Paul Mellon. privately sold works have reached higher sums.

London Duke of Westminster Sotheby's Paul Cezanne U.S Paul Mellon

Algerian Rebels Attack Outskirts of Major City

Algerian rebels press a dawn assault on Bone near Algiers engaging thousands of French troops. Reports say 38 French soldiers killed or wounded with heavy aircraft strafing and incendiaries as rebels overrun two army posts and push toward the city.

Algiers Bone

Continued Humid Weather On Tap

The weatherman predicts continued showers with slightly cooler temperatures. Monroe area highs reached 86 yesterday, Selman Field reports. Lows fell to 72 with .19 inches of rain the previous day.

Monroe Federal Aviation Selman Field

Eisenhower seeks permanent arms aid authorization

President Eisenhower asked Congress for permanent authorization of arms aid to allies to be funded within the regular defense budget. Senate and House Foreign Relations chairs Fulbright and Morgan signaled they would not support the proposal, which would separate arms aid from the yearly military and economic package.

Washington Eisenhower Congress America U. S J. W. Fulbright Thomas E. Morgan D-Pa Senate House Foreign Relations

Lake Authority Planned by Ouachita Officials

Ouachita wildlife leaders push for a Police Jury appointed commission to oversee Cheniere Lake after voters approved parish purchase of the 3,289 acre site from Dixie Lumber Co for 150000. A half mill tax will fund five years of public fishing boating and picnicking plans with legal steps to complete by July.

Quachita Wildlife Cheniere Lake Jack Rushing Ouachita Wildlife Unit Wildlife Club Wildlife Unit College Cheniere Rushing West Monroe Lassiter Ouachita Parish

Colleges blamed for bad English in schools

Lawrence Kansas AP E E Slaughter a college English professor says colleges are to blame for poor English as most grade school and high school teachers were not prepared for their jobs in college He argues for five year programs totaling 150 semester hours with 40 hours liberal education 40 professional courses and 40 in a major field to balance teacher training

Lawrence Kan Eugene E. Slaughter Southeast Oklahoma State College Slaughter Uni

Senate backs Herter on West Berlin stand at Berlin talks

Senate leaders from both parties voiced firm support for Secretary of State Christian Herter in Berlin policy after his Geneva conference report. They urged unity to pressure Moscow toward peaceful German crisis solutions and warned against compromising West Berlin freedom.

Washington Senate Christian A. Herter Berlin Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Herter West Berlin Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Dirksen Mike Mansfield Montana Johnson Congress George D. Aiken R-Vt Senate Foreign Relations Committee Geneva House U. S Moscow

Rainach May Kick Off Governor Bid at Homer Barbecue

Sen W M Rainach Louisiana segregation leader may announce his campaign for governor during a July 2 barbecue in Homer Rep John S Garrett said today. Garrett noted Rainach has prepared to enter the race and will reveal his plans to the people.

Haynesville W. M. Rainach Louisiana Homer John S. Garrett Summerfield Joint Legislative Committee On Garrett Claiborne Parish Rainach House Louisiana Assn. of Citizens Councils Segregation Committee St. Landry ‘Parish

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