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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1954
Page
5
John L. Tolar of the Internal Revenue Service announces July first as the last day to re register and purchase special federal tax stamps for opium and derivatives and for wagering businesses. Forms 678 and 11-C are available at Room 309 of the post office building. failure to buy incurs severe penalties.
James P. Brogan told police that while he slept in Hartford a thief stole a $350 wristwatch and two rings valued at $400 that he was wearing. He said he woke after the burglary and had lost everything except his sleep.
The leaders outlined continued plans for collective defense amid uncertain outcomes of Indo‑China talks. They promised a second statement on basic principles as a harmony of American British policy, with a focus on a Western alliance and German participation in defense.
Reported rainfall above Del Rio pushed the Rio Grande to crest near 50 feet, higher than the 1932 record. Maj. William Hughes said helicopters from Laughlin Air Force Base were operating to assist as water rose in the river valley and nearby Devil's River.
Funeral rites for Aaron were held at 3 p.m. Monday in the Pet ers Funeral Home chapel with Rev. D W Nix officiating. Interment followed at Ouachita City cemetery. He is survived by wife Maida, son Frank and sister Jeanie Brown, all of Monroe.
Arbenz announces resignation after a day of cabinet and army defections culminating in his departure under army protection. Diaz and officers declare the overthrow necessary, with anti US sentiment rising as unions circulate and air threats to American interests. Arbenz accuses United Fruit and mercenary aviators of aiding rebels and bombs a British merchant ship in San Jose harbor.
An ad promotes Systone from Virginia Pharmacy claiming it speeds digestion to end gas and bloat for Monroe area sufferers. The medicine is taken before meals and allegedly enriches blood and energy with minerals and vitamins.
Glenn E. Purvis of 3300 Grammont Street Monroe drove the sedan causing injuries. State police filed charges of reckless driving and property damage against Buggs.
Two people were killed when a Navy trainer and an American Airlines passenger plane collided near Port Columbus as both approached for landing. The Memphis to Cleveland flight and the Lafayette to Columbus Navy plane had been cleared for approach. the Navy craft reportedly altered its path prompting the crash. Eyewitness pilot John H. Corrier Jr., 35, Columbus, said the Navy plane pulled up to a different approach before impact on the passenger liner. In Milwaukee, Joseph B. Grimm found rain water entering his television through a faulty ultra high frequency converter where a tubular lead-in from the aerial was leaking water.
City detectives seek an owner after women's garments were found hanging on a clothesline at 115 Pargoud over the weekend. Mrs. R F McCook Jr reported the items, with neighbor Mrs. S D Breed also noting prowler activity and window screens cut on occasions. The clothing remains at the police station limp.
The Emperor and Empress welcomed one outgoing and three newly accredited foreign envoys at the Imperial Palace lunch in Tokyo. Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida and Foreign Minister Mrs Katsuo Okazaki attended. Delegates included Canadian Ambassador Robert W. Maryhew and wife, Yugoslav Minister Makso Bace and wife, Thailand Ambassador Lunga Phini-Akson and wife, and Cambodian Minister Prince Norodom Kantol.
In Stafford Springs Connecticut a women's club enforces one rule no gossip. The circle comprises six members and operates with strict confidentiality.
Mrs. Lillian H. Davis has leased her building at Trenton and Natchitoches streets formerly Ouachita National Bank West Monroe to Horace B. Josey for a first class drug business. The 22 by 65 foot structure will be set for a modern drug store and is expected to open in three weeks. Josey, Loyola Pharmacy graduate, has years of local drug experience and the store will bear the owner’s name.
Shady John Garrett of Claiborne parish states the public demands action on racial school integration. Rep. Lorris M Wimberly of Bienville parish counters with arguments about Negro children and white children attending the same schools.
Lawmakers discuss quick measures to address segregation issues with critics arguing for more time and mature deliberation. Rep. Albert Rooke questions the scope and motives, noting lengthy drafts pared to a one page bill. Stinson defends study and attorney general input behind the legislation.
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