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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1956
Page
1
The Subversive Activities Control Board suspended all cases due to a Supreme Court ruling in the Communist party case. Chairman Thomas Herbert said procedural issues must be reviewed as the court directed possible new hearings or striking witnesses' testimony to reconsider the party's Moscow ties.
Edward Paramoore, veteran Hollywood writer, died from injuries after a garage elevator accident in Shreveport Louisiana. He had been in critical condition since yesterday after being carried up and over a moving belt wheel and falling ten feet onto the concrete roof. His last script was Sea of Grass for Metro Goldwyn Mayer in 1946.
City building permits issued in April totaled 367 808 according to Sam Awl the building inspector. The largest permit covered 37 dwelling units costing 311 645 followed by a Dixie Furniture Store at 20 000 and other entries include a workshop 200 forage buildings 300 beauty shop 9 850 twenty additions to residences 17 313 three additions to off residences 8 500 seven barns moved and two buildings demolished.
Classified editorial notes and radio TV society items are presented with a brief line about preventing forest fires and keeping Louisiana green. The fragment emphasizes public notices and community scheduling content.
Harold Stassen told reporters in London that despite progress in five nation disarmament talks, major disagreements persist. He cited a low ebb after Soviet leaders faced criticism and noted the Soviet stance favors ground inspection but rejects air inspection.
The U.S. Army asked Congress for 166000 to build a 200-man reserve armory in Monroe in fiscal 1956. Major George L. Whitmeyer said a tentative site near 19th Street and Forsythe Avenue, part of land bought for a new junior high by the Monroe school board, is under consideration.
A 25-year-old Dallas wife gave birth to four girls, all reported healthy at Methodist hospital, the father a Chance Vought plant worker said he was excited. The quads arrived in 21 minutes from 11 44 p m Monday to 12 05 a m Tuesday, weights ranged from two pounds 11 ounces to three pounds three ounces, all placed in incubators. The family has one older daughter and had not chosen names, hoping for boys.
Senator Alben W. Barkley collapsed and died of a heart attack after a keynote at Washington and Lee University. He was 78. Funeral set for Foundry Methodist Church in Washington and burial in Paducah, Kentucky.
Rep. Daniel J. Flood charged Texas with forcing Exercise Sagebrush to move from Texas to Louisiana, costing about 18.5 million dollars plus a permanent base. Army witnesses at House Appropriations hearings testified the Fort Polk maneuvers in November and December last year ran to roughly 18,467,000 dollars.
A 12 man jury found Edgar D Borders guilty of the railroad track murder of ex convict James W Parker near a Baton Rouge railroad yard. The jury sentenced him to life, with no death penalty. Parker had been freed from Angola and was murdered after a drinking spree. A signed confession and taped interview were the main evidence.
Workers outside the United States marked May Day with parades and speeches in Moscow Peiping Tokyo and Rome. In Rome thousands of Roman Catholic workers observed the Liturgical Feast of St Joseph while Italy s Communist party led a nationwide observance in Piazza del Popolo. The Moscow celebration included a new element this May Day.
General Curtis LeMay told a Senate subcommittee that Soviet long range bombers and growing weapons power will surpass U S striking ability by 1960 under current plans. Senator Jackson urged Congress to provide several billions more for the Air Force to close the gap.
High winds at White Sands forced a three hour postponement of the Navy rocket launch 185 miles up, delaying the 6 45 a m EST blast of the Aerobee hi to 9 30 a m to assess wind conditions. The test aims to aid scientists in designing the first U S earth satellite using a volatile fuel mix.
A 35 year old black office worker Thompson refuses to fill new registration card after witnesses signed blank attesting to identity. Registrar Mae Lucky questions ensure card validity while Attorney general seeks ruling. Case could test voting registration procedures amid party council challenge.
General Mills chairman Harry A. Bullis told about 4,000 U S Chamber of Commerce delegates that the United States must spend and invest billions more overseas to counter Soviet economic pressure. He cited Communist nations spending three billion annually and noted 1955 to early 1956 aid to Egypt India Syria Indonesia totaling 500 million dollars as part of the strategy.
Washington reports Alben Barkley ranked close to Abraham Lincoln as a master storyteller and political wit. His homespun tales entertained friends and aimed to sway opponents, with quips about a farmer and the question what he has done for me lately.
Marine Corps says Sergeant Matthew McKeon was drinking when he warned recruits about drowning and sharks before leading a night march into a swamp near Parris Island. Six recruits died. Court-martial recommendation sent to Navy Secretary. Maj. Gen. J. C. Burger reassigned from Parris Island to Camp Lejeune with broader training reforms ordered.
Montgomery as president of Ouachita parish police jury was elected first vice president of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana at the two day New Orleans convention. I E Legendre of Thibodaux was chosen president succeeding Herbert Watkins of Homer.
The Twin Cities forecast calls for much cooler temperatures and more rain today and tomorrow. Overnight lows will be 58 to 62 degrees, rising to 72 to 78 degrees tomorrow. Tuesday's high reached 64 degrees at Selman Field with a 57 degree low and pollen at noon was 16.
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