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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1954

Page

2

Births List Reflects June Additions Across Many Louisiana Towns

The June birth ledger records numerous newborns to families in Winnsboro Mangham Delhi Monroe Rayville and more. Entries honor both boys and girls including names like Jerry Clara Ruth Sherry Delores and Debora Sue with dates June 8 through June 28.

J. W. Dickey Delhi Clara Ruth Dewitt Snelling Mangham Sherry Delores N. Moore Kelly Francis Arlene Lovell Chestnut Pioneer Janie J. W. Smith Wisner Debora Sue

Thomas and Mosley Families Welcome Newborns

George and Maggie Thomas of Delhi report a son born June 16. Frank and Robertine Mosley of Monroe announce a daughter Rita Ann born June 18.

Hugh Bain Monroe James Copeland Rayville Judy Ann Brazil Mary Davenport Maralyn Ardell Elsie Mae Gray Holly Ridge Gaston Reabie Mitchell Luther John and Mary Dean Abraham Horace and Maney Hollins Oak Ridge Willie Lee Ruthie Mae Smiley Delhi James Roosevelt Ruby Nell Comanche George Margie Gipson Dubach Otis Gertrude James Alto Evelyn Helen Gray Perry Sadie Mae Marshall Alvin Vera Bates Shirley Ann Charlie and Alberta Morehead Collinston Charlie Jr Rufus and Reacy Martin Bonita Sherman David and Leola Gulley Columbia Wilbert Rosie Mae Thompson Bastrop Dianne Samuel Rosie Mae Tyler Geneva Annie Glosan Strong, Ark Donald Lee Lennie Mary Watson Thomas Fred and Eunice Davis Fred Jr Artis Eunice Lee Finley William T Eugene and Ethel Brown Elijjah Joe and Elvira Brothers Aubrey Lee Watt Mary Lee Robinson Kenneth Perola Mary Lee Paster Sterlington Linda John Anita Reynolds Benny R Allen Bertha Mae Abraham Azie Jean Willie Nicey Lee Hardy Tallulah Nicey Virtalee Lune and Rosie Hearns Judy Robert Lillie Mae Jackson Earl Julius and Bernice Taylor Lake Providence Mack Alberta Drango Sicily Island Mack Jr Maggie Thomas Frank and Robertine Mosley Rita Ann

Two Day FHA Meet Concludes in Virginia Hotel

A two day regional Farm Home Administration conference ended today at the Virginia Hotel with over 50 delegates registered for the annual meeting. Presided by Fritz Spencer of Alexandria the event was described as an informative gathering for government employees in the area. The meeting began Monday morning.

Farm Home Administration Virginia Hotel Fritz Spencer Alexandria

Reservists Urged to Apply for Flight Operations Course

Major Henry A. Coenen, commander of the 9798th Air Reserve Squadron, calls on all rated pilots navigators and bombardiers to apply for the flight operations course starting soon at Air Reserve HQ Monroe. Reservists attendances earn 24 pay periods per year and applications close July 1 at squadron HQ 621 Louisville Ave, phone 6654. The weekly meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. will feature Capt. Louis D. Smith who will lecture on warfare in the atom age and hydrogen bombs.

Henry A. Coenen Air Reserve Monroe Louisville Avenue Louis D. Smith Smith

Monroe Ladies Fashion Shops Offer Major Reductions

Hundreds of Monroe leading ladies shops announce 25 to 50 percent reductions with new frocks flown in from New York and Dallas. The Retail Merchants division of the Chamber of Commerce aims to show unmatched values during a city wide sales event in the Monroe trade territory. Buyers at the New York market secured trend merchandise and ample inventories of cutting clothing to attract shoppers.

Monroe New York Dallas Chamber of ‘Commerce Silverstein Milady Euting

Holiday outfit goods and new breathable fabrics on sale

Picnic loving families shop for casual clothing for all ages with bold price cuts. Baltimore grocer Harry Kemper faces renomination in a party clash. State Sen. C Ferdinand Sybert and Philip H Dorsey Jr pursue attorney general nominations on Byrd Mahoney tickets amid a tight judiciary contest. Judge Hall Hammond leads in the State Court of Appeals race as counting continues.

Mom Dad Silverstein Baltimore Harry Kemper William C. Marbury

Flood Wreaks Havoc Across Border City and Villages

Flooded Nuevo Laredo awaits crest as residents evacuate and plans to raise levees abandon. Mexican officials report widespread inundation and casualties while U S agencies move records, provide relief, and evacuate refugees. Helipcopter crews rescue hundreds from rising waters near Villa Acuña as Red Cross mobilizes units and ships in medicine and supplies.

Earnest Eduardo Caviz Hydraulic Resources For Mexico Nuevo Laredo Mexico City Horacio Vidrio Pedrez Mexican Boundary Commission Laredo U. S International Bridge Red Cross Ozona Air Force Army State Health Department Villa Acuna del Rio Tex U.S. Air Force U.S

Byrd Victory Highlighted by Longtime Ally and Distant Relative

A longstanding associate and distant relative of Byrd secured a notable win in a factional top-level contest, signaling a significant shift in alliances. The result underscores persistent influence networks and shifts in leadership dynamics within the group.

Boyrd

Guatemala City turmoil as Arbenz resigns and exile looms

Guatemalan government reports Arbenz to exile in Argentina while Diaz is named provisional president. Argentine asylum granted to Arbenz’s wife and children. The capital endures censorship, blackouts, and sporadic shooting as rebels demand unconditional surrender. Kremlin links and Prague-educated Diaz cited by rebel radio amid military standstill.

Guatemala City Argentina Buenos Aires Arbenz Rutledge U.S John Peurifoy Diaz Liberation Radio Kremlin Communist Party Prague

Conflicting Reports on Guatemala Air Raid and Rebel Activity

Yesterday conflicts flared near Zacapa and Guatemala City with disputed air raid details. Honduran monitors and Guatemalan radio offered conflicting accounts of planes involved and a reported amnesty for political prisoners under Diaz as refugees abroad react.

Tencigalpa Zacapa Honduras Mexico Diaz

Eddie Fisher's rise from Copacabana to a million-dollar year

Hollywood profile of Eddie Fisher born Edwin Jack Fisher in Philadelphia. He explains his success hinges on timing management and choice of songs with aid from manager Milt Blackstone and producer Hugo Winterhalter. Fisher recalls early gigs at the Copacabana and his Army service shaping his career.

Eddie Edwin Jack Fisher Philadelphia New York Sinatra Milt Blackstone Eddie Cantor Hugo Winterhalter Victor Records

Times Insists Dewey Will Not Seek Re-Election

The New York Daily News says Gov. Thomas E. Dewey will retire this fall and that U S Sen Irving M Ives will be the Republican candidate for governor. It notes possible cabinet ties if Ives wins a Senate seat and hints at a presidential path.

Times Dewey New York New York Daily News Thomas E. Dewey U. S Irving M. Ives Ives Senate

Churchill proposes closer ties with Russia to avert world doom

The article reports Churchill urging unity between the United States and Britain to shape Western policy toward the Soviet Union and Red China. He favors more contact with the Russian people and argues U S participation would stabilize any nonaggression framework, including in Southeast Asia.

U.S Soviet Union Red China Churchill Russia United States Britain Eden Southeast Asia Europe

Falls City Girl Injures Arm While Changing Blouse

Falls City Nebraska Patricia Shubert thirteen fractured her right arm while changing her blouse.

Falls City, Neb Patricia Shubert

Dean urges parental supervision of children's reading

Maj. Gen. William F. Dean told a San Francisco celebration that protecting youths from communist influence begins at home by parents regulating reading material. He cited horror comics as weakening moral fiber and urged more time studying American history to counter communist indoctrination.

San Francisco William F. Dean United States Dean

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