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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
2
The conviction of William Fitzpatrick, editor of the New Orleans States, for disturbing the peace in the French Quarter on April 11, was upheld yesterday. Judge J Bernard Cocke of the criminal district court affirmed the ruling after Fitzpatrick appealed.
Dr Hermann N Sander won back his medical license in New Hampshire but faces the hurdle of rejoining the Hillsboro County Medical Society before practicing at two hospitals He plans a Manchester office with limited minor care pending society reinstatement and hospital privileges The case stems from his acquittal in the murder of cancer patient Abbie Borreto in 195x with the state alleging an air injection to hasten death
Detroit June 29 Doctor Ralph J Bunche said developments in Korea are reassuring evidence that the United Nations has both strength and courage to face the crisis He described the Korea situation as a crisis of extreme gravity and praised the Security Councils approval of aid for South Korea Mrs Oveta Culp Hobby warned that women and men would be drafted if the United States goes to war and that total mobilization would require every adult to take an assigned job.
Jonesboro Louisiana June 29 two bills by Jackson parish representative Nathan L Ewing seeking funds for Charity Hospital and parish fair grounds passed in the current legislature session H 304 would allocate 30000 for alterations to Jonesboro Charity Hospital and H 807 would provide 2500 for the Jackson parish fair both measures cleared with strong votes Both acts reflect parish needs as lawmakers approved the appropriations.
Detroit reports the large auto industry could rapidly expand armament output if another emergency arises. Executives note current surveys and wartime capacity, with lessons from World War II while peacetime production of 1950 vehicles is planned to reach a record level.
A musical program will be rendered at Tabernacle Baptist Church a colored church located at Ninth and Breard streets on Thursday at 8 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Swayze Natatorium will close all day Friday for cleaning. Commissioner Johnny Simmons announced attendants will drain Thursday night but a thorough cleaning requires Friday closure. The pool will reopen Saturday, to avoid interfering with Fourth of July swimmers.
Brig. Gen. Raymond Hufft urged Louisiana youths ages 17 to 34 to join the Louisiana National Guard. He said current strength of 5,500 can be doubled with full field training planned in August at Camp Polk for 15 days starting August 6, led by the 39th Infantry Division with units from Monroe and West Monroe.
Aztec Indians drank a bitter chocolate brew with dried cacao seeds peppers and spices. Early Spaniards transformed it into a sweet beverage by adding honey and vanilla.
The Baptist pastors conference will meet Monday July 3 at 10 a.m. in Goodhope Baptist Church West Monroe. Rev Homer R Spence and Rev Wayne Hart will preach the sermon. Dinner will be served by the host church. Ouachita parish pastors are invited by secretary Rev James Thorn.
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