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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1956
Page
1
Greek mobs attacked the U S Information Service office and demonstrated against Britain after the upcoming hanging of two Greek Cypriots. Two people were killed and about 120 injured as police exchanged fire and used force to disperse crowds.
The Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously approved a modified version of President Eisenhower's $1.2 billion soil bank. It keeps the House stance on eligible crops and rejects advance payments for this year, while retaining a one year payment provision for surplus acreage taken out of production.
The Twin Cities saw 84 degrees near noon with 90 degrees Monday and 82 on Tuesday. Partly cloudy weather was forecast for Wednesday afternoon and pollen counts were reported at noon.
Amusements and editorial items feature this edition with comic strips, radio and TV listings, society notices, and sports briefs. Readers find previews of upcoming features and local entertainment listings across sections.
The United States signals readiness to back a second Middle East peace mission by U N Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold if it aids Israeli Arab accord. Dulles cites NATO cooperation and UN principles as the basis for a broader Atlantic security approach.
Baton Rouge sources say the State Board of Institutions will meet in a few days to decide full cooperation with incoming Governor Earl K Long or resign. The session will focus on membership, with five of eight members present at yesterday's meeting and no date set for the next gathering.
Je hovah s Witnesses were refused park use in Alexandria Louisiana after an American Legion protest over alleged unpatriotic activities. Park commissioner W H Landin argued those who won t salute the flag should be barred from city facilities.
Resident Minister Robert Lacoste urged Paris to send 30 000 to 40 000 additional troops, aiming for about 370 000, as French forces clash with Arab nationalists in western Algeria. He cited 150 rebels killed and 50 farms burned while demonstrators demanded strong military action on V E Day.
Wartime officials delay the Redwing hydrogen bomb detonation off Eniwetok by 24 hours due to unfavorable winds. The postponement shifts the schedule while scientists and military personnel monitor wind patterns over the Pacific testing area.
Atomic Energy Commissioner Willard Libby told the Congressional committee that the Soviet Union is building a 10 to 12 billion electron volt proton accelerator, potentially giving Russia a years lead in high energy physics research. He warned the U.S. faces a jump in basic nuclear research as the AEC plans to expand its program.
Bruce Bairnsfather of West Monroe won the Mitchell school two room addition contract from the Ouachita parish school board at Tuesday night meeting. His bid was 23849, lowest of five. Other bids came from Spiers Tidwell Woods and Cagle.
President Eisenhower announced at a news conference that he will have a head to toe physical examination Friday. The checkup includes heart tests via cardiograms but is not specifically tied to his Denver heart attack last September.
Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson testified the 36 billion dollar defense budget lets the Air Force order 12 more B 52 bombers than requested. He said 202 bombers would be produced in four to five months quicker than planned. Sen. Robertson questioned whether the spending is adequate and urged frank testimony from the Joint Chiefs. The House was moving on a 33.6 billion military appropriation bill to total 36.2 billion for defense in the new fiscal year.
Louisiana may invoke its Communist registration law against Hunter (Pitts) O'Dell in New Orleans amid a Supreme Court ruling that federal law governs sedition. Police seized a Communist library from O'Dell home as investigators review documents letters and books. He declined to answer questions before a Senate subcommittee invoking the Fifth Amendment.
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury unanimously approved a resolution to hold a special election for a ten year 1.5 mill property tax to support the Ouachita Parish Public Library System. The tax funds equipment maintenance operation and building sites or new libraries for rural areas and branches serving all residents.
Two F9F Panther jets disappeared during a routine night navigation flight near Forrest Sherman Field. Naval Cadets Jan D Heintz and Robert L McHaley, both 22, failed to land as they neared the base and were last seen heading out over the Gulf. searchers from the Navy Coast Guard and several boats and aircraft scoured the Gulf and nearby shores.
T. J. Franklin, charged with attempted murder in the July 18, 1955 La Dart's bar shooting of Mose Williams, was acquitted by a jury that deliberated about 10 minutes in Fourth District court. Assistant District Attorney Gilbert Brown noted the case, while Henry Adams, 55, was sentenced to five years on seven counts of forgery. Continued on second page.
House Ways and Means subcommittee chair Hale Boggs proposed mandatory jail terms for narcotics sellers and extended penalties to curb illegal drugs. The plan calls for 5 to 20 years for first offense and 10 to 40 years for repeats with fines up to 20000 and no suspension or probation for any offender. Boggs argues harsher penalties and stronger federal enforcement will dry up the narcotics racket.
Senator George of Georgia announced he will not seek re election. He said President Eisenhower offered him the post of personal representative to NATO and as foreign affairs ambassador. George plans to complete his term and would accept the ambassadorial appointment.
In Indiana Eisenhower defeats Kefauver with about 60 percent to 38 percent while Lar Daly garners 2 percent on the Republican ballot. The farm belt revolt failed to catch fire as turnout was low and counting issues left the final proportions murky. The state's first presidential primary in 28 years drew sparse voters and unclear results.
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