McElroy Defends Murray Against Pegler On Communism Clash
James J. McElroy of the New York Association of Catholic Trade Unionists rebuts Pegler and defends Harry Bridges as a constitutional rights case. He argues Murray expelled Bridges to influence the 1948 presidential race and support Truman, amid accusations of political tyranny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. McElroy
New York Association of Catholic Trade Unionists
Wfuv-Fm
Fordham University
Pegler
Philip Murray
Murray
Harry Bridges
Bridges
United States
Henry Bubblehead Wallace
Wallace
Moscow
Kremlin
Truman
Scout Budget Meet Tonight at Camp Ki-Ro-Li
Chemiers of the Ouachita Valley Council of the Boy Scouts will assemble at Camp Ki-Ro-Li at 7:30 p.m. for the annual budget planning conference. A. B. Clarkson will preside. executive board members and district and community financial chairmen will attend.
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Chemiers
Ouachita Valley
Richard Hornbeak
Northern
T. ©. Dollar
Southwestern
Lloyd F. Love
Southeastern
J. J. Cuthbert, Jr
Eastern
Warren Hunt
Midland
Marvin T. Green
Northwestern
J. C. Crawford
Central
Kirk Henry
K. Heninger
Burton Risinger
Ruston
W. E. Persons
Waterproof
Advancement
D. C. Harper
West Monroe
J. A. Holmes
River Flood Stages Rise as 24 Hour Readings Climb
Flood conditions persist as river stages show a 24 hour rise with stage changes reported. Authorities urge monitoring and precautionary actions for affected communities along the river channel.
Kennon Bids For Legislative Harmony in Louisiana
Gov. Robert Kennon urged an independent Legislature to cooperate, signaling possible administration bills and pledging support and friendship. He warned of high state funds demands and defended plans for nine member citizen boards, urging a November vote to submit the proposal to the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennon
Louisiana
Ture
House
C’’ Com
Senate Behind Doors Drives Patronage Dues in Louisiana
The Louisiana Senate held a 90 minute executive session behind locked doors and later refused comment on a previous secret meeting with Gov. Robert Kennon. The New Orleans States says the Senate pressed for definite commitments on patronage or risk losing Senate support. Senator Robert A. Ainsworth was named to chair a committee to present the decision to Kennon. Prior action included a summons for Kennon to an executive session over three administrator appointments. Governor Kennon was not called to the secret session, and no confirmations were submitted. Senator James Sparks introduced a bill to bar interim governors appointments from earning salaries before Senate confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Senate
New Orleans
Robert Kennon
Robert A. Ainsworth
Gov
Kennon
Kernon
Sen
James Sparks
Monroe
Safety Drivers of the Week Named in Monroe and West Monroe
The Phantom Driver announced Mary Slavent of 317 Hudson Lane and Johnny Walters of Wallace Dean Road West Monroe as Safety Drivers of the Week. Both praised for alert driving with no major accidents. Nassau Bahamas trip prize awaits all weekly honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Slavent
Hudson Lane
J. L
Johnny” Walters
Wallace Dean Road
West Monroe
North Second Street
Johnny Walters
Louisiana Power and Light Company
Walters
Nassau
Bahamas
Delta Airlines
City Ballot Heats Up In Several Races At Election
Multiple city offices see crowded fields with ten candidates for the school board five-seat race and contentious mayoral, finance and utilities, streets and parks contests. Incumbents face sharp criticism while challengers charge mismanagement and seek reform. Parish five mill maintenance tax for the school board also appears on the ballot outside the city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Lee Davis
Warren Taylor
Mike John, Jr
J. H. Scogin
Alyce Davis
E. F. Jones
William S. Gannaway
James A. Noe
Floyd Martin
Tom H. Scott
John E. Coon
George Tidwell
W. L
Jack" Howard
Thomas Spatafora
Rufus P. Ponsell
Coon
Cline
Brennan
Millsaps
Iself
North East Louisiana ROTC to honor cadets in Wednesday ceremony
Outstanding cadets of North East Louisiana State College ROTC will be honored Wednesday at 9 45 a m in the college stadium. The awards include the Military Police Association senior award to Buster Crowley Jr of Winnsboro and the ROA junior award to Donald E Hicks of Monroe. Other honors go to Johnny T Johnson Monroe for the Rodney J Hobbs Medal and Joseph W Milner Monroe for the American Legion freshman medal.
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Louisiana State College Rotc
College Stadium
Corps of Cadets
Military Police Association
Buster Crowley Jr
Winnsboro
Reserve Officers Association of
Monroe
Donald E. Hicks
Johnny T. Johnson
Rodney J. Hobbs
VFW
Joseph W. Milner
L. Barkdull Faulk
American Legion
Hudson Leedy
Johnny Goodwin
West Monroe
Perry Elder
Edward Browning
Olia
Military Department of Nlsc
Veterans’ Organizations
Death of John D. Ewing Draws Sympathy Across Nation
Messages from friends and colleagues nationwide express sorrow at John D. Ewing's death. J. Howell Flournoy of Caddo Parish Shreveport, the Williams family of New York, Mollie C. Jones of Magnolia Arkansas, B N Honea of Fort Worth Star Telegram, and the American Newspaper Publishers Association note his leadership and contributions. Frank A. Godenhaux Sr. pledges a gift to the Ochsner Foundation in memory of Ewing as he chaired fundraising for a new hospital and clinic.
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J. Howell Flournoy
Caddo Parish
Shreveport
John
Mollie C. Jones
Times
Magnolia
Ark
B. N. Honea
Fort Worth
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Frank A. Godenhaux, Sr
Louisiana State Rice Milling Company
Abbeville
John D. Ewing
Ochsner Foundation
New Orleans
Ewing
Women Voters Hear Report On National Convention
Mrs. Elmer C. Slagle, president of the local League of Women Voters, spoke at the Virginia Hotel meeting about the Cincinnati national convention held April 28 to May 2. She quoted the national president Mrs. John Lee on democracy and noted the league’s growing prestige and advocacy for clean government amid concerns over corruption and freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Elmer C. Slagle
League
Cincinnati
Virginia Hotel
Juliana
Netherlands
Education costs drive Louisiana budget rise in 1952 54
Governor Kennon seeks a $15 million increase as education needs push the general appropriation bill to a new high. Welfare remains separate, with total state funds projected to reach about $626 million when including federal aid and charity hospital costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol Mounline
Louisiana
Earl Long
Kennon
Slade Brown Elected National Director for Louisiana
Slade Brown was chosen as national director to represent Louisiana in the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce. The Alexandria State Convention crowned the Monroe West Monroe Jaycees as Outstanding Chapter of Louisiana for 1952, citing top honors in publications youth activities and industrial development projects. Roy Johns appointed state awards chairman for the 1953 Monroe convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Chamber of Commerce
Slade Brown
Louisiana
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Louis Smith
Monroe - West Monroe
Jaycees
Brown
Alexandria
Smith
Jaycee
B. P. Graham Theo Terzia
Roy Johns
Charles Gwinn
David Russell
Lloyd E. Lenard
Jack Ansell
Monroe
West Monroe Sees Last Minute Voting Rush
West Monroe voters flood polling places as the Hillbilly Wedding in June nears with more than 100000 ballots cast. The prize packages include cash awards and an elaborate honeymoon trip funded by local merchants. A 5:36 pm parade led by Marshal Robert Ervin will feature floats and riding clubs through downtown as officials plan June 3 ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
C. C. Bell, Jr
West
Monroe
Robert Ervin
Ervin
Clash at Pusan Prison Camp Leaves One Dead
Communists prisoner rioters at Pusan clashed with United Nations guards. One prisoner killed and 85 hurt, with one American guard mildly injured. Riot ended within 2 1/2 hours without shots fired as UN troops restored order at Enclosure 10. An investigation is underway.
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Seoul
Korea
Pusan
United Nations
James A. van Fleet
U.S
Eighth Army
van Fleet
Tokyo
Monte
U.N. Guard
Koje
U.N
Body of S Sgt Opal Aulds Returns Home for Korean War Death
The body of S Sgt Opal Aulds arrives in Monroe after dying in action in the Korean War. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10 30 a m at Hixson Brothers Funeral chapel with Rev Jaroy Weber officiating and a full military graveside service at Riverview Burial Park. Pallbearers are James Cotton Rudolph Pairich Billy Joe Meeks C R Reagan Wilson and Druitt Martin. He is survived by his wife in West Monroe two brothers Edward and James Aulds of West Monroe a sister Mrs Maurice Hammond of Birmingham Alabama and his mother Mrs C P Aulds of West Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Aulds
Monroe
Hixson Brothers
Jaroy Weber
West Monroe
Druitt Martin
Edward
James Aulds
Maurice Hammond
Birmingham
Ala
C. P. Aulds
Officers Seek 15 Year Old Bonnie Wainwright Missing
Monroe police search Tuesday for Bonnie Jean Wainwright age 15 of 2008 Jackson Street reported missing by her mother. She is five feet two inches, 119 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair. She was last seen leaving home wearing a red suit.
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Monroe
Bonnie Jean Wainwright
Jackson Street
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