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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1949

Page

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Right-Wing Robes Donned By C. S. O.

Cleveland reports the C. S. O. adopting right wing stance as a political action committee faces 1950 elections amid Taft-Hartley repeal fights. It aligns with AFL and labor federations abroad to form a new world labor congress, opposing the Soviet dominated body. Some left wing voices expect foreign affairs debate.

Harold W. Ward Cleveland Political Action Committee Congress Truman House Senate Labor Federations World Labor Congress World Federation of Trade Unions

Publisher Denies Alinsky Biography Claim About Keller

New York November 3 report defends K T Keller of Detroit president of Chrysler Corp against a key lie in Saul Alinsky’s unauthorized biography. Keller’s letter counters an allegation that John L Lewis threatened him and that the scene misrepresents Governor Murphy and GM workers.

New York John L. Lewis Saul Alinsky K. T. Keller Detroit Chrysler Corporation Keller Alinsky G. P. Putnam's Sons Minton, Balch and Company Frank Murphy Michigan Supreme Court Chevrolet General Motors Flint Mich Lewis Meyer Murphy Lewis Linsky Michigem Ving Insky Chrysler Walter P. Chrysler Rysier

Bond Set For 11 Communists In Bail Ruling

The U S court of appeals allowed 11 top American Communists convicted of conspiracy to post bail pending appeal. Seven may be freed on 20 000 dollars each and four on 30 000 dollars each. Judge Learned Hand with Swan and Frank noted the appeal raises a substantial question.

New York U. S. Court of Appeals Learned Hand Thomas W. Swan Jerome N. Frank Eugene Dennis John B. Williamson Jacob Stachel Irving Potash Robert G. Thompson Benjamin J. Davis, Jr Harry Winston John Gates Gilbert Green Carl Winter Gus Hell Dennis Potash Stachel Williamson Hall Green Thompson Davis Winston Gates Winter Irving S. Shapiro U. S Court of Appeals

Aged Bogalusa Man Reunites With Lost Family

An eighty year old Bogalusa man Frank Martin is reunited with his children after forty years. Listening to a radio program he heard his son's name and with WIKC and Red Cross help trackers located the family, including son Everett who drove 2,900 miles from Echo Oregon to Bogalusa. The reunion prompts thoughts of moving to the northwest to be with his children.

Bogalousa Frank Martin WIKC Red Cross Martin Everett Echo Oregon Homa Bogalusa Northwest

Cardinal Marmaggi dies top Vatican administrator at 73

Cardinal Francesco Marmaggi, a senior Vatican administrator and prefect of the council congregation, died after a heart attack. He was 73, elevated to the college in 1935, and his death reduces cardinals to 54 of 70. Burial in Verano Cemetery and funeral at St. Cecilia's Church.

Rome Francesco Cardinal Marmaggi Vatican Cardinal Marmaggi Sacred College Congregation of the Council Council of Trent College of Cardinals Enrico Dante St. Cecilia's Church Verano Pius XII Giovanni Battista Montini Vatican Secretariat of State Vatican City Bucharest Prague Warsaw Constantinople Pius XI

Child, 7, Found Under Rail Fill in Lanham

In Lanham Maryland a seven year old girl Claire Marie Hanratty went missing after taking the wrong school bus and wandering near Seabrook. Rescuers from 16 fire companies 100 soldiers 25 county police and neighbors searched for 10 hours until she was found under a rail embankment two miles from home. She told rescuers I got lost but I wasnt worried and said she was awfully hungry.

Lanham Claire Marie Hanratty Prince Georges County Seabrook Washington, D. C Hanratty Washington Claire Marie West Lanham

Imports Fight Looms Over U S Trade Policy

Secretary of State Acheson urged the United States to become import-minded and reverse three years of trade dominance. He cited a 6 billion dollar gap between exports and imports and called for tariff cuts and negotiations to shift the burden from American taxpayers. President Truman noted the desire to correct the trade imbalance.

Washington Congress State Acheson New York Acheson National Foreign Trade Council United States American Hemisphere Europe

Twelve European ministers open meeting in Paris

Twelve European foreign ministers met in Paris to map steps toward a union under the Council of Europe. They will consider economic resolutions from Strasbourg and weigh Hoffman’s push for western Europe economic integration amid OEEC moves to ease private trade quotas among Marshall Plan nations.

Paris Council of Europe Council Consultative Assembly Strasbourg Paul Hoffman Europe Hoffman General Council of the European Economic Cooperation Organization OEEC Sean MacBride Oeec Council

Baton Rouge Votes On City Parish Consolidation Plan

Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge parish prepare for an January 17 election on amendments to radically revise local government. Over 100 amendments seek to abolish the city as a unit and merge functions under the parish with three commissioners and parish officers. The current parish council opposes the plan and questions the parish council’s authority to call the election.

Baton Rouge

U S Action in Strike Hinted

U S labor crisis deepens as John L. Lewis urges Indiana Governor Schricker to renew a separate coal settlement there. Indiana operators rejected the idea, flagging a national approach. Government talks possible next week if coal talks stall, with Truman possible decision.

Washington John L. Lewis Henry Schricker Indiana United Mine Workers Lewis Schricker Harvey Cartwright Indiana Coal Producers Association United Steel Truman Chicago Illinois Adlai Stevenson

Lumber expert C C Sheppard dies at 74 in Clarks La

Charles Clinton Sheppard 74 famed southern lumber operator died suddenly at his Clarks La home. funeral Saturday 2 30 p m at residence. interment Springfield Mo Monday. He led Louisiana Sawmill Forest Lumber Louisiana Central Lumber and Clarks Lumber, held multiple industry roles including Southern Pine Association president 1930 33 and National Lumber Manufacturers Association president 1933 35. He served on Missouri and Louisiana timber boards and engaged in NRA code work.

Clarks Charles Clinton Sheppard South Springfield Missouri Lumber and Mining Company Grandin Forest Lumber Company Oakdale Louisiana Sawmill Company, Inc Glenmore Louisiana Central Lumber Company Big Clarks Lumber Company Sheppard Southern Pine Association New Orleans National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association Southern Hardware Producers, Inc Memphis Tenn State Mineral Board Southern Pine Industries Committee Clarks Lodge National Manufacturers’ Association United States Chamber of Commerce NRA Washington, D. C

Futch Found Guilty Of Taking Funds Is Jailed

P T Futch former Union parish police jury secretary treasurer was convicted in Third district court of theft of parish funds totaling 411190.70 and is jailed without bond. Judge Ayres denied bond citing penalties over five years and directed sentencing after defense motions. Jury deliberated over more than two hours and returned a guilty verdict at 1110 p m with a separate earlier verdict read at 1050 p m.

Margaret Gambrelti News-Star Farmerville P. T. Futch Union Parish Third District Futch H. W. Ayres C. E. Barham State Supreme Court Ragan Madden Barham A. C. Carroll Ayres

Truman May Seek 25 Percent Tax Hike to Balance Budget

Washington reports President Truman may ask Congress for at least a 25 percent rise in some taxes to cover a projected five and a half billion dollar deficit for the year ending June 30. Experts say an across the board rise of about 18 percent in income taxes or targeted increases in select levies could be needed. Congressional opposition to tax hikes is evident, with some senators pushing to cut excise taxes instead.

Washington Truman Congress Treasury Senate Finance Committee Senate

Integrated plan to meet NATO arms needs worldwide

British defense ministry announced that North Atlantic pact powers began work on an integrated plan to meet arms requirements of the 12 allies. The arms supply board, at its two day meeting in London, agreed that increased military production must not jeopardize essential economic rehabilitation and empowered its staff to develop the plan immediately with full representation apart from Iceland.

London British Defense Ministry Alliance Iceland

Ballentine Assigned to Mediterranean by Sherman

Washington nov 3 ap Admiral Forrest P Sherman moved quickly to tighten navy command naming Rear Admiral Ballentine a key Mediterranean post. Sherman, newly sworn in as chief of naval operations, aims to ease tensions from the unification dispute and avoid further personnel shakeups as he assumes control. General Omar Bradley introduced Sherman at the joint chiefs meeting. Hoyt Vandenberg was absent on an inspection trip to Eglin.

Washington Forrest P. Sherman Navy John J. Ballentine Mediterranean Sherman Sixth Task Fleet Naval Operations Ballentine Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Chiefs Omar Bradley Hoyt Vandenberg Air Force Eglin Air Force Base Florida C.N.0 Louis Denfeld

Divers Turn 70 Bolivian Plane Wreck Search

Navy divers dredging the Potomac focus on the Bolivian fighter after the DC-4 crash that killed 55 aboard Eastern Airlines. Bolivian pilot Erick Rios Bridoux, hospitalized with injuries, faces a CAB inquiry as officials defend Eastern Airlines and pursue the missing Bolivian plane.

Washington Navy Potomac River Eastern Airlines Erick Rios Bridoux Alexandria Civil Aeronautics Board Maj German Pol Eastern U. S

Soviet scientists claim new atom secrets in year

Moscow reports top Russian scientist Sergei Vavilov says Soviet researchers uncovered hitherto unknown radiation characteristics from atomic nuclei in the past year. He cites cosmic ray work and discoveries in astronomy, star structure, carbon isotope correlations, and atmospheric studies using high altitude radio balloons.

Moscow Sergei Vavilov Academy of Sciences of Nzevestia Vavilov Academy

Truman on Old Campaign Train Aboard for St Paul

President Truman spoke from his campaign train at Savanna Illinois on November 3 declaring he will push Democratic pledges and the fair deal to Congress in January and to voters in next year’s elections. The crowd of several hundred gathered in cold morning air as he renewed attacks on reactionaries and prepared a St Paul address planned for 10 30 p m EST. The event marks the anniversary of his decisive victory and recalls Dewey’s concession a year earlier.

ST. Paul Truman Savanna Ill Minn Congress Thomas E. Dewey Kansas City Muehlebach Excelsior Springs

The Want Ad Habit Promises Great Results

A promotional notice urges readers to use the WANT ADS DAILY for used furniture sales. It highlights experienced ad takers to tailor listings and offers quotations on cost to maximize results for advertisers.

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Westbrook Pegler Bond Sigmund Engel Reseda Corrigan Engel U.S C. C. Sheppard Mr. Sheppard Cockrell Jackson County Missouri A. S Ellen Sheppard University of Missouri Anne Ward Crenshaw C, C, Sheppard
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