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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1959

Page

1

Nehru Warns China On Tibet Rebel Fallout In Parliament

In New Delhi Prime Minister Nehru cautioned India would seek friendly ties with Communist China but resist dictation as Tibet's revolt worsened India China relations. He said asylum decisions for Tibetan refugees would be case by case and stressed India would not allow Kalimpong to be used as a rebel base.

New Delhi API Jawaharlal Nehru India China Dalai Lama Tibet Peiping Kalimpong Nehru Hsm Kalimpone

Executioner For Castro Described As Real Stinker

Milwaukee native Captain Herman Marks, named executioner for Fidel Castro, has a long U.S. criminal record with at least 32 arrests for auto theft robbery burglary assault and drunken driving. Warden Burke calls him a real stinker as he heads Cuban rebels at La Cabana Fortress in Havana and has given the ready aim fire order nearly 200 times.

Milwaukee Wis Herman Marks Fidel Castro John C. Burke Wisconsin State Marks Burke Wisconsin United States Havana la Cabana Cuba Fulgencio Batista

Seven Children Die in Va. House Fire

In Danieltown Virginia seven Lewis children aged 10 months to 11 years perished when a four room frame cottage burned at 5 40 am as their parents attended Easter Sunrise services at Mt Zion Church one mile away. Neighbours and Alberta firemen fought to reach the home but flames prevented entry.

Danieltown Edward Lewis Nerves Lewis Mt. Zion Church Lynn Towers Towers Alberta

Eight Die Violently In Weekend Toll

United Press International reports a weekend death toll of eight from traffic accidents and a drowning. Delma Carrier 26 Opelousas drowned when a boat capsized on Bayou Courtableau. Mrs. Wilda Mitchell 25 Lake Charles died in a head on crash after driving erratically. A four year old David Wayne Rochester of Iney was fatally struck near Baton Rouge. John Hernandez 26 Blue Island Illinois race track groom killed after stepping from a car. Willie Mae Turner 40 New Orleans died in a collision with a street divider. Driver Warren Turner 28 injured. Dalton Hymes 22 Gramercy killed in late Saturday crash. Continued on page 5-A.

United Press International Delma Carrier Opelousas Bayou Courtableau Carrier Allen Perry Wilda Mitchell Lake Charles Mitchell David Wayne Rochester Iney Baton Rouge John Thomas Scott Jr John Hernandez Blue Island Lll New Orleans Warren Tranchina Hernandez Willie Mae Turner Willie Turner Dalton Joseph Hymes Gramercy Satur

Two Scientists Report Iron Meteor Found

Physicists David Fisher and Olivier A. Schaeffer of Brookhaven report a meteorite fragment found in Colorado in 1916 may be an iron meteorite with a machin ed appearance. They say helium produced by cosmic rays explains unusual surface features and indeterminacy about origin.

David Fisher Olivier A. Schaeffer Washington County Colorado U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Brookhaven National Laboratory Upton N.Y

Yale exhibit shows medieval manuscript on patient care

Yale University medical library displayed medieval and Renaissance manuscripts in New Haven. A 15th century German physician Hieronymus Muenzer is quoted advising that a doctor should ensure reward while the patient suffers, warning that asking later harms reputation.

New Haven, Conn UPI Yale University Medical Library Hieronymous Muenzer

Golden Anniversary for Rev and Mrs D C Smith

The Rev. and Mrs. D. C. Smith of Bernice celebrate their golden wedding anniversary this Sunday with open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at their Bernice home for friends across northeast Louisiana.

D. C. Smith Bernice Louisiana

North Monroe Lions Club Special Ladies Night Meeting

The North Monroe Lions Club schedules a special meeting and Ladies Night for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Laddie and Spur Restaurant on Louisville avenue. Program chairman Frank McDermott promised an unusual program but would not elaborate.

North Monroe

Special Program Sgt C W Johnson USAF Recruiting Station

Special program details featuring Sergeant C W Johnson of the USAF Recruiting Station are continued on page 5 A.

Sgt C. W. Johnson USAF

Bathyscaphe Trieste to Dive Deep Ocean Depths

The bathyscaphe Trieste, bought by the Navy for 200000, will begin dives in about two weeks aiming for depths near seven miles. After two recent tests in San Diego the craft is being prepared for 4000 foot dives by April 13, with Jacques Piccard’s son joining as consultant. A Hawaii expedition later aims to equal or exceed earlier depths.

San Diego Calif Trieste Navy Auguste Piccard Mediterranean Pacific Piccard Jacques Navy Electronics Laboratory Hawaii

Madagascar Flood Toll Reaches 50 000 Homeless

Torrential rains and repeated hurricanes devastate Madagascar for the fifth straight day. In Tananarive 50 000 people are homeless and over 120 are confirmed dead. Premier Philibert Tsiranana calls the disaster unprecedented as government, French troops, and relief workers mobilize. Authorities hope rain abates by Tuesday as Madagascar seeks aid from France and allies.

Tananarive Madagascar UPI Philibert Tisianana Africa France

Reds Agree To Foreign Minister Meet In Geneva Talks

Moscow reports Soviet notes handed to the United States Britain and France confirming attendance at a Geneva foreign ministers conference set to begin May 11. The talks will cover Germany issues including the peace treaty and Berlin while Poland and Czechoslovakia seek participation in later stages.

Moscow Russia Geneva Tass Germany Berlin Andrei Gromyko U.S Poland Czechoslovakia Czechslovakia Soviet Union North Atlantic Treaty Organization North Atlantic NATO United States England France West Germany Selwyn Lloyd Christian Herter Couve de Murville Heinrich von Brentano

In Lawman Fatally Shot by Brother-in-Law in Lorena

Smith County constable Lon Arender aged 65 was shot to death in Lorena Mississippi. His brother-in-law Winston Boykin aged 48 surrendered to jailer A T Harris after the shooting and was charged with murder.

Lorena Miss Smith County Lon Arender Roy Gardner Winston Boykin A. T. Harris

Pastor Dies In Bedroom Fire At Steubenville College

Very Rev Daniel W Egan 53 president of Steubenville College suffocated in his sleep when his bed caught fire likely from a cigarette in the Holy Spirit Monastery on campus. Priests awoke at 3 am to smoke, found him on the floor near his bed, with no burns on his body indicating attempted escape.

Steubenville Ohio Daniel W. Egan Steubenville College Father Egan Holy Spirit Monastery Franciscan Fathers

Italy Accepts Jupiter Missile Bases for NATO Pact Drive

Italy approved stationing Jupiter IRBM bases in northern Italy after a year of talks, expanding NATO’s missile posture. The move boosts Atlantic Pact strategy as foreign ministers of 15 nations meet in Washington to map talks with the Soviet Union, with Lloyd and Herter arriving to start proceedings.

Washington Italy

Front Porch Solon Boomed For Presidency

Rep. Randall Harmon of Indiana campaigns in North Vernon as backers push him for president. He describes his front porch disclosure as key to his rise, jokes about a porch rental with his wife, and pledges legal action against libelous papers while supporting Shriners hospital fund.

North Vernon, Ind Randall Harmon D-Ind Elvin Hill Tucson Ariz Shriners Crippled Children’s Hospital Fund Muncie Indiana Mary

Man Held In Traffic Death In Washington Pa

Eugene H. Cox of West Finley faces involuntary manslaughter charges after a collision in Washington Pennsylvania that killed 28 year old Clarence J. Jackson. Cox was free on 2500 dollars bond. His wife and five of his eight children had died violently in 1958.

Washington, Pa Eugene H. Cox West Finley Pennsylvania Clarence J. Jackson Washington Cox

Jefferson Parish Sheriff Coci to Testify in McClellan Probe

Sheriff William S. Coci of Jefferson Parish will appear in Washington to answer testimony linking his office with figures from the Metropolitan Crime Commission of New Orleans. Coci requested subpoena of Aaron Kohn and plans to testify Wednesday after arriving March 31, per a telegram to Sen. McClellan. Finley heads the commission, Kohn serves as its managing director.

New Orleans William S. Coci Jefferson Parish John L. McClellan Washington Coci Maalnane Aaron Kohn Edward Finley Finley Metropolitan Crime Commission of New Orleans, Inc Kohn Commission

Monroe Area Weather Outlook Today and Tomorrow

Cloudy mild conditions prevail in the Monroe area with a trace of rain reported at midnight and 7 30 a m. Temperatures reach 60 at mid morning after a low of 49 last night. Lows tonight 50 to 54 with highs tomorrow 70 to 74.

Monroe

Mixup okays Kansas Mother of Year selection confusion

A mail mix-up led 39 Kansas women to believe they were named Kansas Mother of the Year. Mrs. John Selfridge of Wichita will name a bona fide state mother at a committee meeting after the error traced to New York where two batches of letters were mailed to volunteers.

Wichita, Kan Kansas John Selfridge Wichita New York American Mothers Committee Aileen Fogarty

Mark of Spring Brings Wave of Visitors to Washington

Washington sees peak tourist flow as spring arrives with 200000 expected visitors over Easter weekend. Cherry Blossom Festival prep promises pink blooms near the Jefferson Memorial, while Capitol tours remain busy as students and workers navigate crowds ahead of the festival.

Washington Bust Capitol Jefferson Memorial Congress

Military leaders say U S would break Soviet back in all-out war

Censored copies of January and February testimony before the House subcommittee show Adm. Burke Gen. Taylor and Gen. Twining claiming U S has overwhelming atomic retaliatory power and could devastate the Soviet Union many times over. They argue the United States has targets located and weapons ready for rapid, precise delivery by aircraft, with air power surpassing Soviet capabilities.

Washington Congress United States Adm Arleigh Burke Soviet Union House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Burke Maxwell D. Taylor America Taylor Army Nathan F. Twining Joint Chiefs of Staff Twining U.S.S.R U.S

Algerian Rebel Hero Amirouche Killed by French Troops

Algerian guerrilla leader Colo nel Amirouche, famed for ruthless attacks, was shot dead by French forces near Bou Saadet after an ambush as he and his bodyguard attempted to escape. Rebel Si Haoues died later of wounds. six others were killed or captured.

Algiers API Amirouche Algeria Si Haoues Bou Saadet

Cash with results from a Want Ad

A brief item notes cash results from a News Star World want ad promising funds to cover extra expenses and taxes. The notice hints at quick cash through the classified listing and urges readers to respond.

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