AFL CIO suspends Beck and probes Teamsters corruption
The AFL-CIO executive council suspended Teamsters President Dave Beck and ordered an investigation into Teamsters dominance by corrupt influences. Beck, an AFL-CIO vice president, did not attend the meeting. The ethical practices committee will assess if the Teamsters are substantially controlled by corruption, potentially leading to suspension from the federation.
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Washington
L-Cio
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Teamsters
Daveck
Afl-Cio
Executive Council
Beck
Teamsters Union
Ethical Practices Committee
Distillery Workers
Laundry Workers
Allied Industrial Workers Unions
Challenge In Journalism Clinic Opens At Northeast State College
The Challenge In Journalism clinic kicks off at Northeast Louisiana State College with 200 students and sponsors from 25 high schools. The conference features editorial and business issues in yearbook publication and exhibits by major publishers.
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North Louisiana
Northeast Louisiana State College
Chacahoula
Northeast State
Parish Allocations Hit State Budgets and Officials
Parish officials attack state funded allocations and inflated pay for constables and justices. Breedlove calls abolishing these offices while Kirkpatrick urges expert-led budgeting and centralized state control to address dwindling labor and welfare concerns.
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Baton Rouge
Breedlove
Con
de Soto Parish
Kirkpatrick
Bank executive and rancher endure ElP Blizzard collapse
Dean Reeves and Chilcote face a brutal northeast New Mexico blizzard that left cattle losses up to 5000. Stranded in a jeep for 24 hours, they survived 80 mph winds and zero visibility, crawling to a ranch home after being dashed against fences. Chilcote vows to help neighbors and secure fair deals.
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Dean Reeves
Bank
New Mexico
Chilcote
Reeves
Burglars Loot DeSiara Store Enter Via Root
Burglars broke into the DeSiara store by forcing a root entry. Police investigation ongoing with no further details available at this time.
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DeSiara
Burglars Loot De Siard Street Mens Store For 750
Burglars cut a hole in the Krauss and Cahn men's clothing store on De Siard street last night and wrecked the interior. About $500 in cash and $750 worth of merchandise were taken, with checks left in the safe. Investigators say at least two men likely took part, leaving burglary tools and clothes at the scene.
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Stewart Doernberg
Krauss and Cairns
Elaine Bee
Greg Hare
Krauss and Cahn’s Men’s Clothing
DeSiard Street
DeSiard Street Men's
Sisterhood sale at Temple B NaiIsrael bake event
The Sisterhood Loan Shelf of Temple B Nai Israel will hold its annual homemade cake sale at 9 a.m. Saturday in front of Sears Roebuck and J C Penney stores. A Monroe man, Pfe James UW Trousdale, Jr., is praised in Episcopal Church News for aiding members and compiling a list of Episcopal chaplains at European posts.
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Louisiana State Baptist Training Union
First Baptist Church
West Monroe
al Bankston
Training Union Convention
Monroe
J. E. Lambdin
Southern Baptist Convention
Nashville
Christ
Ralph Langley
Wilshire Church
Dallas
Louisiana
E. V. Appling
Haynesville First Baptist Church
Udell Smith
The
Baptist Training Union
Louisi
Sisterhood Loan
Temple B’nai Israel
Sears Roebuck
J. C. Penney
Pfe
James UW. Trousdale
Ill
J. H. Trousdale, Jr
Episcopal Churchnews
Episcopal Church
Europe
Young Trousdale
Fair Weather With Warmer Temperatures Ahead
The forecast predicts fair weather tonight turning warmer with cloudy and warmer conditions tomorrow. Yesterday states reported mild highs and lows including 68 in Baton Rouge and 52 in Burwood with light rain in the south.
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Baton Rouge
Burwood
Eisenhower Proposes Cabinet Rule for Disabled President
President Eisenhower urges Cabinet majority to decide if a president is temporarily disabled so the vice president can assume duties. He faces opposition from congressional leaders who argue for or against constitutional amendment or simpler legal change. The plan follows his two illnesses since 1955 and seeks clear rules for voluntary or involuntary removal from office.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
James C. Hagerty
Congress
Rep
Celler
D-Ny
Keating
R-Ny
Scores Offer To Replace Murdered Pet
A Bastrop schoolboy loses his collie when shot by a man described as the meanest in the world. Hundreds offer a pup to replace the deceased companion and lawmen pursue the killer as the boy and mother cope with the tragedy. Sheriff F L Hinton leads the search for the shooter.
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Bastrop
Eugene Brewster
Collie
Morehouse Parish
F. L. Hinton
Ruby Brewster Beal
Hinton
Hoffa Heir Pleads Innocent Bribery Charge
Puppy James R Hoffa pleaded not guilty to charges of trying to bribe a Senate Rackets committee investigator. He is heir apparent to Dave Beck as Teamsters Union president.
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Beck
Dave Beck
International Teamsters Union
Teamsters Local 524
Yakima
Wash
Washington
James R. Hoffa
Giant
Teamsters Union
Senate
No True Bills Returned In 2 Violent Natchez Deaths
Adams County grand jury clears two Natchez residents of murder and shooting charges. Maurine Evans, 44, is not indicted for killing her husband Rufus Evans 48 after a violent quarrel on March 17. Jesse Campbell, 49, is cleared of shooting Bill Johnson, 29, on an early year incident. 22 indictments issued, including 10 counts of forgery against Albert Morris Evans and robberies against Bobby Wixson and Bobby Gene Johnson.
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Natchez
Adams County
Maurine Evans
Rufus Evans
Hearby
Bill
Jesse Campbell
Bill Johnson
Campbell
John
Albert Morris Evans
Bobby Wixson
Black Diamond
Bobby Gene Johnson
Parchman
Miss
Transportation Growing Problem in Monroe Area
TED HOLMES outlines a city planning study on transit growth in Monroe. The piece reviews bus routing, railroad crossings, and street adequacy, aiming to evaluate rail motor freight and air freight options and propose a central freight terminal plan.
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Ted Holmes
Monroe
Best Rental Sign Wants Ads Hit Fast
Local want ad touts quick rental with 3 rooms and private bath in Bendix Bills area near college. On bus line, property pricey. ad promises low 7 day rates and cancellation options. Dial 2516 for vacancies and fast renting.
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Batt
Bendix
College, Ph
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