09 Mar 1954
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1954
Page
1
Corporal Carl P Holloway husband of Mrs Bobbie Holloway of West Monroe Louisiana is nearing completion of a 16 week training cycle with a unit of the 6th Armored Division here.
W. O. Wack Howard, Monroe businessman and national Vice President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, is backed for national president. The convention to elect officers will meet in Colorado Springs in June. The candidacy was announced at the Monroe West Monroe Junior Chamber meeting at the Redwood Lounge.
The senior play cast includes Mr. Banks the father of the bride Wike Cage Mrs Banks Julie Ann Wooley Kay Banks Elsther Fraz er Ben Kay's elder brother Alvin Lipson Tommy Kay's younger brother Lester Martin Buckley Dunston Robert Cudd Miss Bellamy the secretary Kathy Noel Miss Pulitski the dressmaker Martha Coon Florist Barbara Gresham Joe furniture mover Palmer Jarrell Buzz Philip Ambrose Mrs Masoula caterer Robert Barnes Delilah the maid Julia Bess Williams furniture movers Jerry Gregory and Mike Boggs
Monroe Louisiana Jaycees parade Howard banners as he accepts the candidacy for president of the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce. In remarks he thanks the Jaycees and state chapters, pledges a high plane campaign, and credits his wife for support.
The University of Rochester, celebrating a centennial, inducted Arthur White and Jack Lowe into its Hall of Fame for their notable wartime service and subsequent contributions. They joined the navy shortly after Pearl Harbor and returned to civilian life after four years of service.
An advertisement touts Jeris greaseless antiseptic hair tonic as America's largest selling for men. It claims barber endorsement and notes benefits like scalp stimulation and dandruff germ kill, with a masculine fragrance and availability at drug counters.
A FCC spokesman described the sole provision in the Communications Act of 1934 governing political broadcasts. Section 315 requires equal opportunities for legally qualified candidates using a broadcasting station, with no censorship power by licensees and no obligation to permit use. It also limits charges for political use to those for comparable nonpolitical use.
At the Federal Power Commission hearing opening, supporters of American Louisiana Pipeline Co. clash with opponents over a 1200 mile 130 million dollar plan to feed Michigan Wisconsin and Michigan Consolidated with 300 million cubic feet daily. Attorneys clash over gas supply while officials stress long term contracts and regional demand.
A Marine Corps court of inquiry focused on mentricide the mind murder concept as Col. Frank H. Schwable faces possible court martial. Maj. Gen. William H. Dean testified of his captivity and vowed never to submit again while Dr. Joost Meerloo testified on mind control and brainwashing effects.
Neville High School seniors present Father of the Bride at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium directed by Thom Feuerstein with Jo Croft as student director and Jerry Gregory as stage manager. Kay Banks is played by Elsther Frazer in a comedy about a daughter's marriage preparations.
John McKenzie 81 died of a heart attack while walking Monroe street in search of a new place to live. He lived at Riley's Old Folks Home in Winnsboro and was buried in Oak Grove cemetery after services at Catron Gay Funeral Home.
Public service notice urging blood donation. Highlights Red Cross and Advertising Council cooperation. Explains blood is essential for surgery, medical treatment, and national reserve, and emphasizes immediate donation.
Arthur Whittemore and Jack Lowe, top two piano duo, will perform at Neville High School auditorium Thursday at 8:30 p.m. They have played with major orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and will premiere a two piano concerto by Ernst Krenek next season, a work commissioned by themselves. Both originate from the West, Whittemore from Vermillion South Dakota and Lowe from Denver Colorado, meeting at Eastman School of Music.
Carey J Ellis Juny family home in Rayville burned Sunday night and was a complete loss. Mr and Mrs Ellis and their son were absent attending church and a movie. nearby W F Jones home suffered slight damage while no possessions were saved.
Vatican sources report Pope Pius is spending up to four hours daily out of bed after 43 days of confinement. The pope has been largely restricted to his bed as his health is periodically monitored at the Vatican.
A New York special reports a healing substance Bio-Dyne used in Preparation H ointment that shrinks hemorrhoids and stops bleeding without surgery. Doctors note rapid pain relief and sustained reductions in many months of observation. price 98 cents a tube with applicator, money back if not satisfied.
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