Democratic move on Hells Canyon dam bill reshapes Interior group
Washington AP reports Democrats plan to shift Sen Long from the Interior to Foreign Relations after Sen Barkley’s death. A new Democrat would replace Long on Interior, potentially advancing a bill to authorize federal dam construction at Hells Canyon on the Snake River near the Idaho Oregon border. Long aligns with Republicans against the project, tying the bill to power policy battles with the Eisenhower administration.
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Hells Canyon
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Eisenhower
Sen. Long
Louisiana
Interior
Alben Barkley
Kentucky
Democratic Steering Committee
Long
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Snake Ver
Idaho-Oregon
der. Long
Federal Power Commission
Idaho Power
May 15 Deadline For Filing State Income Reports
Louisiana residents must file state income tax returns by May 15 per Fontenot the state revenue official. Filing options include at 138 South Grand Street or mailing to Baton Rouge. Requirements vary by income thresholds and joint filers.
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Louisiana
Rufus Fontenot
South Grand Street
Baton Rouge
Justice Dept Studies Inquiry Into Ouachita Parish Voting Rights
The Justice Department is considering a request for an inquiry into reports that Negroes in Ouachita Parish Louisiana are being denied voting rights. Labor leaders and the League of Women Voters urged the probe, citing about 3000 Negro voters challenged on qualifications. The spokesman said the request is under consideration and offered no further comment.
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Washington
Justice Department
Aeing
Ouachita Parish
League of Women Voters
E Department
Where To Find It Musements Classifieds and More
Classifieds and notices in a Louisiana newspaper column list sections such as Comics Editorial Radio TV Society and Sports with a focus on local listings and public notices while promoting fire prevention and environmental themes.
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Musements
Lassified
Mrs Alford in Louisiana Fifth District congressional race
Columbia mayor Mrs Lynn Mecom Alford said she will file with the Democratic committee in Baton Rouge to run for U S representative from Louisiana fifth district. Senator Russell Long planned a July primary bid and Otto Passman would seek re election, citing a decade in Congress.
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U. S
Fifth
Louisiana
Democratic Committee
Baton Rouge
Fifth District
Otto E. Passman
Passman
Congress
Washington
Russell Long
Lafayette
Caldwell
Alford
Cross Burned Near Negro Home in West Monroe
A large cross resembling Ku Klux Klan symbols was burned Monday night on the lawn of a Negro house under construction at 819 Haynes Street in West Monroe. The cross stood about seven feet high and five feet wide, embedded beside the foundation. Police removed it to the station and reported no violence or threats, suggesting a possible prank by a youth.
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West Monroe
Sam Hatta
John Earl Taylor
Sam Johnson
Crosley Street
Employment rose 900000 in April to 63.99 million
Washington reports April payrolls rose by 900000 to a record 63,990,000 while unemployment fell by 270000 to an estimated 2,564,000. Auto workers faced higher joblessness though factory layoffs did not show the usual spring decline.
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Washington
Labor and Commerce Departments
Gallant Belk to Occupy Munroe Building After $102 500 Contract
H W Chapman awarded a 102 500 contract for complete interior modernization of the Masur Brothers building on De Siard street West of Ouachita National Bank. Project includes new floors ceilings air conditioning elevators and a second floor extension linking St John street. Completion in 140 days with possible sooner finish. Gallant Belk plans to open stores in the Twin Cities expanding local shopping options.
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DeSiard Street
H. W. Chapman
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Palace
Gallant - Belk Company
Anderson
S.C
Mr. Chapman
St. John Street
Primaries on Tap in Five States Today
Five states hold primaries Tuesday with Indiana at the center as Eisenhower and Kefauver vie in a presidential preference vote. Ohio West Virginia Florida and New Mexico also vote. Eisenhower and Kefauver gained convention votes in Maryland and Indiana previews.
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Eisenhower
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Estes Kefauver
Ohio
West Virginia
Florida
New Mexico
Kefauver
Maryland
Burton Shooting Trial May Reach Jurors Today
Harry Burton aged 43 of Monroe Barber faces an attempted murder charge for a September 4 1955 shotgun shooting of John A. Warren 32 in Monroe. Burton surrendered at city hall saying I shot a Negro up on Louisville. He suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized. Detectives waited for statements. both men later said their lawyers advised against comments. The trial before Judge David I Garret in Fourth District Court neared completion.
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Monroe Barber
Monroe
Fourth District
David I. Garret
John A. Warren
Burton
North Third
Arkansas
Louisville
Gravel Expected To Lead 24-Vote State Delegation
Louisiana Democratic National Committeeman Camille Gravel Jr. faces a vote to lead the state's 24 member delegation to the national convention. A resolution naming him leader will be introduced by the Democratic State Central Committee. Gov-elect Earl Long had been slated to lead the 80 member delegation but declined due to busy duties.
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Louisiana
Democratic National
Camille Gravel Jr
National Party
Gravel
Democratic State Central Committee
Earl Long
Chicago
Long
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Suit Seeks To Bar Chachere From Office
A Democratic candidate Walter Chachere faces a restraining action filed by Lantz Womack and 24 Franklin parish residents to halt certification of an independent winner as state representative. The suit asks a judge to stop Governor Kennon and Secretary Martin from issuing Chachere his commission following the April 17 election result of 2093 to 2008. The hearing is set for May 11 before District Judge Charles Holcombe.
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Franklin Parish
Charles Holcombe
Walter Chachere
Robert Kennon
Wade O. Martin, Jr
Chachere
Lantz Womack
Womack
Health Officials On Stand In Milk Law Controversy
Health authorities who inspect milk consumed in Alabama testify on a law restricting imports from nearby states. Mississippi producers and Alabama distributors contend the Todd law is unfair and could dry up cross border milk supplies, risking Alabama shortages. Circuit Judge Walter B. Jones granted an injunction pending review.
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Ala
Alabama
Mississippi
Walter B. Jones
Monroe approves purchase of five new city buses
The Monroe city council voted to buy five General Motors buses at 49 180 75 and add the cost to the city budget. Mayor John E. Coon said the purchase is needed to retain bus service quality. Finance commissioner Frank X. Cline was absent due to illness.
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General Motors Corp
John E. Coon
Coon
Frank X. Cline
Finance and Utilities
Treasury Official Warns Of Hazard In Savings Drop
Undersecretary of the Treasury W Randolph Burgess warned that a two year decline in Americans savings poses an inflationary hazard. He noted the savings rate has fallen to about 6.42 percent of after tax personal income from prior higher levels, urging more saving to support future growth.
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Washington
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W. Randolph Burgess
Burgess
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National Assn. of Mutual Savings Banks
Leadership Workshop At Northeast State Summer Offerings
Northeast State lists a July 30 to August 4 workshop titled Parent-Teacher Leadership led by Marguerite Vincent principal of Sherrouse School and Louisiana PTA leader. One semester hour credit available for full attendance, with noncredit option noted. Open to teachers administrators parents and others interested in community development.
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Northeast State
Marguerite Vincent
Sherrouse School
Louisiana Parent-Teacher Association
Vincent
Baton Rouge
Cloudy Weather Forecast For Twin Cities This Week
The weatherman predicts partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures tonight with lows from 64 to 68. Tomorrow will see daytime highs of 84 to 88. Tuesday's Twin Cities temperatures ranged from 67 to 77 degrees.
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Twin Cities
Editor Hero Of 6 Hour Ordeal Freed Hostage By Convicts
Vancouver Province editor Bruce Larsen brokered a six hour standoff at Oakalla Prison Farm where convicts Tremblay Frenette and Talbot held guard Ernest Loveless at knife point. Larsen secured Loveless's release and an extra Province edition to publish their story.
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B. C
Oakalla
Bruce Larsen
Larsen
Ernest Loveless
Loveless
Pris
Robert Tremblay
Marcel Frenette
Charles Talbot
Tremblay
Secretary Wilson reveals B 52 production rises to twenty a month
Secretary of Defense Wilson tells Senate Appropriations subcommittee that B 52 production will reach 20 aircraft per month from six, disputing claims the USSR far outstrips the United States. He notes annual defense spending around 34 billion dollars and stresses no arms race escalation.
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Wilson
United States
Senate Appropriations
U.S.S.R
Army
Navy
Air Force
Sparkman Claims Johnson Victory Halts Southern Third Party Threat
Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson scored a major Texas win over Gov. Allan Shivers, bolting toward Eisenhower support. Sparkman hailed the result as a golden example for the South, sealing the doom of a third party in Dixie this year.
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John J. Sparkman
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Dixie
Alabama
Johnson
Allan Shivers
Eisenhower
Sparkman
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Deep South
South Carolina
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