26 Nov 1956
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1956
Page
1
Funeral services were slated in Covington for Philip H. Roach Sr. 67 a retired commercial agent with the Wisconsin Central Railroad who died yesterday Burial was scheduled in New Orleans.
Fast work by the Winnsboro volunteer fire department prevented destruction of the Keys rooming house at 210 a.m. The two story frame building at 210 a.m. today is owned by W. M. Keys and located in the business section. Fire was of undetermined origin in the 15 room dwelling with no damage estimate.
Shirley Goodwin 22 of Tullos and Higgins, a Louisiana Tech student, were injured in an auto truck collision on highway 165 eleven miles south of Monroe. Higgins broke a leg, his companion a shoulder injury. Lawson of Memphis charged with reckless driving and jailed. Higgins’ brother Louie Wiggins, a naval cadet, and Evelyn Glasscock escaped with minor injuries. Two year old Michael Holmes sustained minor bruises after being struck near home. Charley Carter charged with failure to stop and render aid and direct injuries to the child.
The mayor explains a proposed tax funds would cover fire and police departments and maintenance of streets and parks. The general fund faces a $917000 deficit since the utilities commission was created by state law, affecting overall city budgets.
Observers describe Colonel Saraj as a nationalist and pro Nasser ally in Syria, a tough 5 foot 7 figure with sleek black hair who admires Nasser and leads a loyal officer group, overshadowing the army amid Egypt crisis rhetoric.
J A Smith Sr a longtime Mon ro e resident and J A Smith Day honoree was an active elder at First Presbyterian Church for nearly 50 years and Sunday school superintendent for 25. He served the Knights of Pythias as financial secretary, helped found the Monroe Rotary Club, sat on the Louisiana Training Institute board and Qua chita parish school board, and remained in Mon roe until passing with Mulhearn Funeral Home arranging the interment.
Firefighters battling one of California’s worst brush and timber fires faced 50 to 100 mph winds that trapped a crew on Sunday. At least 16 people were reported killed as the blaze spread across more than 30 000 acres in the Cleveland National Forest. The emergency rescue effort followed reports of the high casualty toll.
A break-in at the Bullitt family home revealed a hidden wall panel concealing a safe after intruders forced it open. Mrs. Bullitt said the couple retired around 11 p.m. and heard no unusual noises. Gardener Milburn Price, 65, recalled seeing a car on a nearby lane around 4 a.m., amid an estate popular with sightseers. The article also notes related world events with Hungarian-Soviet tensions and regional uprisings.
Kadar's government presses new action against Cardinal Mindszenty, while Nepszabadsag labels him a fascism representative for his alleged counter revolution aims. Mindszenty, in the U.S. legation since the Nov. 4 Soviet assault, faced limited days of freedom.
The reader considers how to spend time after retirement and contemplates needed income to fund desired activities. It reflects on planning for life after work and whether savings will cover future goals.
The U.N. buildup patrols near Suez are halted to avoid any appearance of fraternization with opposing forces. Borba denies Yugoslav troops at Abu Suweir training Egyptian soldiers, calling the report slanderous while noting warm reception by Egyptians. The U.N. Assembly pressures Britain France and Israel to withdraw from Egypt and approves Hammarskjold talks and salvage contracts for Suez Canal clearance.
Gulfport Mississippi toll figures show Bay St. Louis bridge in October at 51 476 48 down from September 52 271 while Pascagoula bridge rose to 53 543 04 from 52 127. Since opening Bay St. Louis has collected 2 098 81 75 from 6 767 992 vehicles and Pascagoula 1 351 228 41 from 4 489 500 crossings.
A state audit reports Pineville State Colony and Training School averaged 1,311 patients, 492 employees, 14 doctors, and seven nurses last fiscal year. Total expenses reached 1,406,807 with 903,243 for personal services and 472,455 for capital outlay as of June 30.
In New York Harbor and other ports from Maine to Texas, about 60 000 longshoremen returned to work after a federal court injunction halted the nine day walkout. Ships resumed loading and unloading as negotiations remain open between the International Longshoremen's Association and the New York Shipping Association amid ongoing talks.
Weather data show Los Angeles averaging 98 percent sunshine this month with 21 days at 100 percent. The prior record was 96 percent in November 1929, exceeding the old mark.
Sheriff hints at sex maniac as possible killer in the Audrey M Hotard case. Investigators found a worker badge and gasoline cards in the car bearing her name. Mrs Moate had been separated from her husband for about two years as police theorize Hotard and another woman were in the vehicle when the attacker approached Dr Remy Gross St John corner says the death came from a shotgun blast.
Francis Cardinal Spellman arrived today by plane from the United States to attend the five day Philippine National Eucharistic Congress opening here Wednesday.
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