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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1952

Page

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Ko Reds Threaten Filibuster Over Armistice Package Deal

North Korea's Nam Il warned in Panmunjom of a filibuster against the Allied armistice package after accusing U S officials of inhumane prisoner handling linked to Brig Gen Francis T Dodd's kidnapping on Koje Island. The UN Command said most POWs prefer no release to Red China or North Korea, and Nam Il pressed for daily meetings until the package is accepted. A new round of talks was set for Thursday at 11 am local time.

Munsan Korea Pantoujom Nam Tl Francis T. Dodd Koje Island Charles F. Colson Dodd Nam Il U.S. Command Washington Turner Joy Nam II Kole U.N Red China North Korea Nam I Red Colson Clark Japan U. S. Eighth Army Eighth Army U.S. Defense Department Kose Nam al Panmunjom

Tennessee Street Widening Erases Elmendorf Shrubs

The highway department begins removing shrubbery at 119 Tennessee Street to widen the street from 25 to 55 feet after a dispute with homeowner George Elmendorf. The move comes despite Elmendorf’s demand to reopen Ingleside Drive along an old route.

George Elmendorf Tennessee Street Highway Department Elmendorf Ingleside Drive

Ban On Horsemeat In Sausage Lists

Washington officials say sausage makers may resume mixing horsemeat with products starting May 19. Processors must clearly label items containing horsemeat per Office of Price Stabilization rules.

Washington Office of Price Stablization

River Stages Show Flood in 24 Hour Update

River levels rise to flood stage in 24 hour period with stage changes prompting warnings. Authorities urge residents in flood prone areas to monitor gauges and prepare evacuation plans as waters approach critical levels.

Senate panel votes to curb Wage Stabilization Board powers

The Senate Banking Committee voted to strip the Wage Stabilization Board of powers in labor disputes and reorganize it as an all public body. The panel also extended wage and price controls to next March 1, with two Democrats warning the extender is too weak to curb inflation.

Jerry T. Baulch Washington Senate Banking Committee Wage Stabilization Board Sen. Douglas Illinois Sen. Moody Michigan

Druggist Tour Highlights Lilly Merck Visit

Thirty local druggists traveled by chartered bus from Monroe to Indianapolis and St Louis, visiting Merck in St Louis and Eli Lilly labs in Indianapolis. They will view the 500 mile speedway opening in Indianapolis on May 17 before returning home, under S E Aulds.

Indianapolis Ind Monroe Wholesale Drug Company Eli- Lilly Drug Manufacturing Company Monroe St. Louis Merck Company St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Athletics Eli- Lilly Company Pharmacueticals S. E. Aulds Pharmacuetical

One Killed Six Saved As B29 Collides With Marine Corsair

Five surviving crewmen told how the B29 and Corsair crashed nearly three miles above the Pacific. Seven crew members parachuted. one Marine pilot was killed and six crewmen were rescued with minor injuries. Wreckage sank quickly. six survivors and the dead airman were recovered. Both aircraft were from California bases, March Air Force Base and El Toro Marine Air Base.

Los Angeles Pacific Ocean Marine Corsair Navy Coast Guard Santa Catalina Island Marine March Air Force Base Calif el Toro Marine Air Base Lawrence L. McLaughlin Dayton Toledo

Twin City Community Chest Names 1952 53 Campaign Heads

H Flood Madison Jr president announces Evans Ethridge W J Riley Jr and Jake Pickens as leaders of the 1952 53 campaign committee. Ethridge is praised for Red Feather work Junior Chamber and industrial foundation. Riley is noted for leading a top Infantile Paralysis drive and active civic roles. Pickens runs The Toggery and begins his campaign duties.

H. Flood Madison, Jr Twin City Community Chest Board of Directors Evans Ethridge W. J. Riley, Jr Jake Pickens Ethridge Rijiey Pickens Twin City Madison R. Evans National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis Kiwanis Club Knights of Columbus Junior Chamber of Commerce American Legion Barksdall Faulk

WSB Prepares Cap on Oil Strike Pay Increases

The Wage Stabilization Board moves to set a general but flexible ceiling on wage hikes for about 90,000 striking oil workers as the three week stoppage disrupts supply. Officials say the cap will guide unions and the 20 major oil firms.

Washington WSB

New Ship Tests Atlantic Run For S S United States

A 52 000 ton passenger liner departs Newport News Virginia for two builder s trials to challenge Britain s Mary and Elizabeth. The United States will run down the James River through Hampton Roads and Chesapeake Bay before embarks on speed tests near Cape Henry. Engineers will test the distilling plant and turbine efficiency as the high pressure steam turbines produce over 165 000 horsepower.

S.S. United States Newport News America Britain Mary Elizabeth James River Hampton Roads Chesapeake Bay United States Ft. Monroe Old Point Comfort Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company Cape Henry

Polio Victim Improves After Critical Stage Passes

Attendants at a polio clinic in Alexandria report 18 year old Joyce Shivers of Ouachita Street has moved past the critical stage after several days on a respirator. She was stricken May 6, rushed to Charity Hospital, then to the Alexandria center where paralysis limited to her legs before worsening briefly.

Alexandria Joyce Shivers Ouachita Street Miss Shivers Ouachita Parish Charity Hospital

Prison escape fugitives recaptured. hostage mother and child freed

Two of four Ramsey state prison farm escapees were recaptured early today. Lydia Sproles, 32, and her daughter Clara Jo, 6, were released unharmed by the fugitives in Angelton. Convicts Russell H. Pulliam and John E. Welch were later captured after gunfights following a spree of car thefts.

Angelton Tex Ramsey State Prison Farm M. V. Crain Lydia Sproles Clara Jo Liverpool Alvin Russell H. Pulliam John E. Welch Valasco Angelion Medical Clinic O. O. Stewart Alfred Minner Robert Arthur Chick

Bonn to Seek $1 Billion Aid for German Rearmament

Bonn plans to ask the United States for at least one billion dollars to arm German soldiers for Western defense after the Allied-German peace contract and the European army treaty are approved. Sources say the sum may cover the first year of rearmament.

Bonn Germany United States

German Pact Signing Near in Western Defense Plan

Secretary of State Acheson plans to travel to Europe to complete basic arrangements for incorporating Germany into a Western defense setup by month end. He will sign a peace treaty for West Germany with Britain France and West Germany ministers present. The Western powers vow to press ahead toward unity and seek talks with the Soviet Union on German unification after clearing fundamental issues such as free elections.

Washington Acheson Europe Germany United States Great Britain France West Germany Britain Soviet Union

Summer Term At Northeast State Set To Begin

Registration opens Friday June 5 and closes the next day. Classes run June 8 to August 7 with 10 credit hours allowed. Louisiana residents pay 9 and out-of-state 30. Beginners and transfers should bring transcripts. veterans bring eligibility certificates. Dormitory rooms at 7.50 per student. Further details to follow in local press.

Northeast State Louisiana Lewis C. Slater Slater

USW Hints New Steel Strike May Be Ahead

Philadelphia CIO United Steelworkers hint a new strike if steel firms do not settle promptly. A 650000-strong workforce could be idled again as delegates consider a resolution at the sixth biennial convention. Philip Murray, president, backs a fair settlement in a 34 page report.

USW Lee Linder Philadelphia CIO United Steelworkers America Philip Murray

Ice Cream Vendor Fight Triggers Yale Student Turmoil

About 1,000 Yale students clashed with ice cream truck drivers in downtown New Haven causing three hours of disruption. A fire hose was used to disperse the crowd, four students were arrested, two injured, and drivers of the trucks were taken into custody.

New Haven Conni Yale Howard O. Young

Silk coats sold on Ist day fox sired puppies ad

Sold on Ist day cen type fox for silk coats weeks old registered sired. Phone 8649 604 Alabama By Mrs. P. J. LeBlanc 604 Ala bama Cost of ad 1.28 Proof again of the results News-Star World Want Ads bring Hundreds read the Want Ads daily to find the answer to their needs Tell them what you have for sale rent exchange CALL 5161 the want ad number Ask about our lowg-time rote with cancellation privileges.

Alabama P. J. LeBlanc News-Star -World

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