30 Jun 1954
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1954
Page
1
Officials in Ottawa say the Communists effectively control China and likely will for the foreseeable future, a view aligning with British assessment. They favor recognizing the Red regime and supporting Churchill's call for a careful, patient examination of Russian intentions.
The Atomic Energy Commission upheld a finding that J Robert Oppenheimer is loyal but a security risk, closing his contract as an AEC consultant. Smyth dissented, defending his former Los Alamos leadership and urging continued trust in his handling of secrets. Rep Cole supported the decision, saying no committee action was needed.
The President urged reporters to help reduce Fourth of July highway deaths, citing 400 fatalities last year. He defended Nixon and avoided condemning the vice president over a speech blaming Acheson for loss of China and Korea, insisting he won’t back any agreement making anyone a slave.
United States diplomat John Peurifoy called the swift government changes in Guatemala a first victory against communism in the Western Hemisphere. He expressed optimism after conferences, noting the new government’s resolve to root out communism as embassies in exile housed refugees from Arbenz’s regime and toppled officials.
Ouachita Safety Council and twin city mayors urge extra caution for holiday weekend driving. They cite fatigue speed and drinking as major risk factors and urge motorists to avoid long trips, start early, rest, and show courtesy on roadways.
West Monroe begins asphalt surfacing on six streets with preliminary work by Forcum-James Construction Co. About 75 homeowners share costs of one dollar per foot for 18 foot streets and one dollar ten cents for 20 foot streets. Streets include Drago Hinkle Short 5th North 6th Pelican Clover Drive. City crews finish graveling near West Monroe High School await rain before blacktop.
Rodney J. Hobbs Post 1809 VFW schedules 8 p.m. gathering at the Union Gas building on Louisville avenue. Charles Weber announced the change from the post home and urged all veterans to attend for important matters.
Fifty scouters from Ouachita Valley Council met at Camp Ki-Ro-Li for an inspection and budget campaign meeting. Dr. Marvin Green presented the seven essentials for a strong program as Kirk Henry compared 1945 plans with current expansion, and Ben Parnell was elected financial chairman with a regional steering group formed for the 1954-55 drive. A preliminary steering meeting is planned for July 12.
Formalities remain to complete passage of Louisiana's first livestock roaming ban on major highways and a companion 400000 dollar fencing appropriation. The House must concur with Senate amendments before Governor Kennon signs. Rep. Percy Roberts' bill passed 71 24 in the House and 33 3 in the Senate. Rep Cecil Blair's measure cleared 21 1 with a one vote margin.
Rushing to meet a midnight deadline the House passed and sent to the Senate three annual appropriation bills for the new fiscal year. The packages fund State Justice and Commerce, Labor and Welfare, and the judicial and legislative branches. The bills are compromises of prior House and Senate measures.
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