Senator Russell and Dixiecrats questioned over civil rights plank
A columnist recounts politics around the 1948 platform and opposition to a civil rights plank. He notes Senators Russell Byrd George and Byrnes faced pressure from Dixiecrats and recalls Truman's victory amid Korean War era tensions. The piece reflects on courage, party unity, and southern political fault lines.
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Aaron L. Ford
Russell
Georgia
Thut
Ford
Jefferson - Jackson
Harry
Virginia
George
Jimmy Byrnes
South Carolina
Warsaw
Sians
Nussell
Byrd
Byrnes
Truman
Tom Dewey
Dewey
York City
Korea
Tron- Man
Fired Officers to Be Restored in Louisiana Troop
Col Francis Gravemberg, superintendent of the Louisiana state police, said three troopers David Chennault Ben Chase and E A Brandin fired for political reasons would be returned to duty once they apply The men alleged pay kickbacks to Judge Spaht's campaign and swore warrants against Capt Rex Ensminger later resigning from the troop The Ouachita parish grand jury did not indict the case and Gravemberg pledged to reinstate the troopers once they file applications
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Francis Gravemberg
Louisiana
Pace
Monroe News-Star
David Chennault
Ben Chase
E. A. Brandin
Pri
Judge Spaht
Rex Ensminger
Ouachita Parish
Gravemberg
Kennon
Ges
Cozart Outlines Angola Reform Plan At Prison
Reed Cozart, new federal prison director, meets Gov Ken non in Baton Rouge to discuss a 12 point reform program for Angola. He chairs rehabilitation efforts and notes he is on loan from federal service with two years to retirement.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Reed Cozart
Robert Kennon
Cozart
Angola
Federal Correctional Institution
Seagoville
Tex
Kennon
James Bennett
Federal Bureau of Prisons
D. D. Bazer
Bazer
Earl Long
Citizens Committee
Monroe Group to Testify in Air Hearing in Birmingham
The Monroe-West Monroe Chamber aviation committee will present evidence at a civil aeronautics board hearing in Birmingham Alabama on Saturday seeking new Southern Airways service. Monroe and West Monroe with the chamber filed for added air service to be consolidated with Southern Airways renewal. Louis D. Smith said cooperation with Baton Rouge and New Orleans briefs will strengthen the case with documentary evidence.
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Monroe-West Monroe
Monroe
West Monroe
Memorial Service Set for War Dead at Hasley Cemetery
J Keith Cobb announced a Sunday memorial at Hasley Cemetery near West Monroe. Jointly sponsored by Hudson-Lee dy VFW post and Burnette-Downs American Legion post, the service starts 7 am and lasts about one hour. Melvin Bradley of First Baptist Church is principal speaker.
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J. Keith Cobb
Hasley
Cobb
Hudson- Leehy
Veterans of Foreign Wars
West Monroe V
Melvin Bradley
First Baptist Church
West Monroe
Bradley
Hudson - Leedy V. F. W. Post
Arkansas Road
Thornhill Named Inheritance Tax Collector For Ouachita Parish
Gov. Kennon sent to the senate for confirmation the appointment of J. B. Thornhill Mon roe attorney as inheritance tax collector for Ouachita parish. The nomination forms part of a slate of ten parish appointments awaiting confirmation while the senate is in recess until Sunday night.
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Robert Kennon
Senate
J. B. Thornhill
Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Thornhill
Marion K. Smith
Caddo
Monty Wyche
Bossier
Morrison Stewart
Calcasieu
William Pegues
DeSoto
Paul Reed
Evangeline
Charlies DuPont
Iberville
Walter Arnette
Jefferson Davis
Violence tightens toll at Koje POW camps in Korea
Eight Red prisoners were killed and 17 wounded in outbreaks at Koje Island and on the mainland. The death toll rose to 245 prisoners since the violence began, with 115 deaths blamed on fellow prisoners after hard core Communist POW dominance. An accidental U.S. rifle shooting caused one North Korean death and another wound during a guard change. U.N. troops raided compounds, destroying headquarters and dispensaries, with no American casualties.
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Koje Island
Korea
United Nations Prisoner of War
Rottern Koje Island
U.N
Drumbhead
Yongchon
Pusan
U.S
Kore
Toje
Army
A. J. H. Cassels
Kote
Lester Pearson
Ottawa
U.S. State Department
Koje
Sparks Bill Clears Senate On Executive Appointment Pay
Senator James Sparks pushes a bill to require Senate confirmation for executive appointments before pay begins. The measure, passed 37 to 0, could become law pending a constitutional amendment in November. It aims to curb governors delaying confirmation and rehiring appointees after adjournment.
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Senate
James Sparks
Sparks
Monroe
Louisiana
Budget Control Bill Put Off Until Sunday
Louisiana House delayed action on Gov. Kennon’s budget control bills after confusion and questions from members. A 58 to 30 vote postponed action until Sunday as Rep. James Eubank outlined amendments preserving governor officers from control and limiting transfers without consent while granting a budget appeals commission power to overrule the governor.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana House
Robert Kennon
James Eubank
Administration
Eubank
Senate
House
John Garrett
Claiborne Parish
Budget Appeals Commission
Eisenhower to Shed Uniform Tuesday and Return to U S
Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower says he will shed his uniform next Tuesday but will not campaign for the GOP nomination. He hands over supreme command in Europe to Gen Matthew Ridgway and returns to the United States tomorrow. He warns against bitter quarrels and urges Europe to unite for settlement of its difficulties.
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Paris
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Allied Powers
Europe
Gen
Matthew B. Ridgway
United States
GOP
Robert A. Taft
Ridgway
Memorial Day traffic deaths projected at 310
The National Safety Council warned motorists to drive carefully as 35 million cars are expected on highways over the Memorial Day weekend. An early tally counted 14 deaths since Thursday and three more from miscellaneous causes and drowning in Utah.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
New York
Colorado
Illinois
Missouri
New Jersey
Ohio
Oklahoma
Texas
Virginia
District of Columbia
Ilinois
Maine
Utah
Action Against States Came As No Surprise
Supporters of the quit-claim bill restoring off shore submerged lands to coastal states redouble efforts to win votes after President Truman anticipated veto. Veto message filed with Congress and overriding vote likely soon, following ADM speech and press conference remarks.
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Edward Jamison
News-Star
Washington
Harry S. Truman
ADA
Congress
Senate may override Truman veto on tidelands bill
Sen Russell Long said a veto override chance exists for a bill granting states title to tidelands. Rep Edwin Willis criticized the President’s view, while Rep Edward Hebert predicted a large House override margin.
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Washington
Russell Long
Senate
Truman
Louisiana Democrat
Edwin Willis
D-La
Edward Hebert
Senate to Decide on Quit-Claim Bill Veto Override
Senate leaders expect a veto override vote on the quit-claim bill with a two thirds margin needed. Absences could swing the result as 35 senators prepare for a roll call likely after June 5. Supporters aim to persuade several members to reach a final tally before the late next week session.
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Senate
Monroe bus workers injured in traffic crash on DeSiard Street
Two Monroe bus department employees were injured in a traffic crash in the 4500 block of DeSiard Street Friday morning. The injured were identified as James Brown, 46, of 3508 Lee Avenue, with a head bruise, and John Brassell, Monroe. Additional city limits accidents reported with no injuries.
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Monroe
DeSiard Street
James Brown
Lee Avenue
John Brassell
Acheson Returns to Washington to Push West Germany Pact
Secretary of State Dean Acheson returns from Europe to brief President Truman and press for Senate approval of a Western alliance with West Germany. He weighs U S countermeasures against East West German lines and possible Berlin crisis responses including a Berlin airlift if needed. Acheson is due at 10 a.m. with Truman awaiting at the airport.
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Washington
Dean Acheson
Europe
Truman
Senate
Germany
Acheson
United States
Britain
France
West Germany
Berlin
Five Qualify in Ward Five for Parish School Board
Ouachita parish Democratic chairman Thomas M. Hayes Jr. said five candidates qualified from ward five for two seats on the parish school board. Incumbent C. J. Wall Joe E. Johnson Dale Cobb J G McKeller Jr and M Everett Warner named as qualifiers.
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Thomas M. Hayes, Jr
Democratic Executive Committee
Ouachita Parish
Hayes
C. J. Wall
Joe E. Johnson
Dale Cobb
J. G. McKeller, Jr
M. Everett Warner
W. A. Calloway
Louis K. McQuiston
E. M. Fisler
Chester P. Holloway
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Joe, Sr
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Miss Monroe
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