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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1959

Page

4

Big Man Hopkins Reduces Public Lives to Law

In Tallahassee State Attorney William D Hopkins is portrayed as a formidable local figure who pursues the maximum penalty in rape cases while balancing segregationist views and community respect. The piece contrasts Soviet party display with Hopkins stance on justice and public duty amid U S anxieties over economic and defense competition.

U.S.S.R Tallahassee William D. Hopkins Master Hopkins Democratic Party Hopkins William Hopkins

Employment tops 66 million in May despite gains in Ouachita parish

Commerce and Labor data show May employment at 66,016,000 and unemployment at 8,389,000, with a 1.5 million annual drop. Dr. Gordon W. McKinley predicts full prosperity by late 1959 and 3 million more employed by 1960 as wages average 90.52 dollars weekly. Ouachita parish reports 1,025 more non agricultural workers and 27,125 payroll recipients, with sales at 60.7 billion and rising factory, housing, and steel activity.

Commerce and Labor Department Gordon W. McKinley McKinley Labor Department Ouachita Parish

A Small Business Obligation

More than 380000 new businesses start each year in the United States and must provide Social Security coverage for workers. Employers must obtain a separate Social Security number for themselves, deduct 2 percent from employees’ wages up to 4800 yearly, and match the amount. Quarterly returns are required, with deposits due monthly when over $100 and the third quarter’s tax sent with the quarterly return.

United States Internal Revenue Service Internal Revenue Federal Reserve Bank

When Faith Divides a Future together

A reader asks if marriage should proceed when her fiancé avoids religion. The answer warns it is foolish to marry without voluntary commitment on faith and stresses that personal beliefs matter deeply to a Christian. It urges honest discussion and prayerful consideration.

P. J Christ Paul

Right to Travel Ruling Cited by Court Over Travel Rights

A U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling upholds government power to limit travel for newsmen in danger zones citing Secretary Dulles. The decision asserts liberty is conditioned by order and national security concerns, warning unlimited freedom risks dictatorship.

Washington Department of State Red Chine United States U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals John Foster Dulles Prettyman Jack Wilbur K. Miller H Harold Burton Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court Congress

Exercises to Strengthen the Lower Back by Dr Van Dellen

Dr. Van Dellen outlines six simple at home exercises to fortify the lower back. Start easy and increase to 15 to 40 repetitions per move as strength grows.

Paul C. Williams

President Takes Personal Issue With Turndown Of Strauss

President Eisenhower roiled by the Senate defeat of Lewis Strauss for secretary of commerce. He blames Lyndon Johnson and Senator Margaret Chase Smith for political maneuvering that undermined his choice. The article links Smith and Johnson to a broader Democratic bloc aims amid upcoming 1960 politics.

Strauss Washington Eisenhower White House Senate Lewis L. Strauss Commerce Maine Margaret Chase Smith North Dakota William Langer Air Force Reserve Gene O'Donnell Jimmy Stewart O'Donnell Smith Armed Services Committee Lyndon Johnson Johnson Estes Kefauver Stuart Symington Hubert Humphrey John Kennedy Ike

Spoon Nails In A Child Mystery Cure Or Hope

A mother asks about spoon nails in her 9 year old daughter since age five. A doctor cites uncertain prognosis but notes hereditary cases cannot be corrected while some improvement may occur if the condition stems from infection eczema anemia or alkali immersion.

Health Advice and Medical Myths From Readers

Reader letters explore trust in doctors and outdated medicines. A reply suggests updating medicines and considering a flu shot to prevent illness. A question about a literal broken heart mentions a severe heart attack. Lip cancer signs include lumps or crusted lesions that ulcerate.

L. C A. V

Lord's aid empowers Joshua against foes

The passage proclaims divine support for Joshua with the Lord delivering enemies into his hand. It frames faith as the ultimate shield, asserting that with God's backing no adversary can prevail. The message echoes the promise that God's presence emboldens triumph over danger.

Joshua

Monroe News Star World History of Publication Details

The Monroe News Star World is an independent newspaper dating to 1891 with publishers Ewing and Wilson Ewing. It notes second class federal status, AP affiliation, and advertising representation across major cities while asserting editorial independence from party politics.

Soviet Communist Party Moscow Pravda Khrushchev Soviet Union John D. Ewing Wilson Ewing Monroe News-Star—World Publishing Coro Ration Olive North Fou St Bert Ewing, Jr The Boar William H. Bronson Richard Hale Edmund G. Brown Jack

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