03 Oct 1957
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1957
Page
1
A new volcanic island emerged in the ocean after a Sunday eruption near Faial. The blast hurled rocks and water about 1,000 feet high and startled Faial islanders who prayed in the streets. The Racine lighthouse at Cape Linhus was blocked by ash and abandoned by 200 workers.
Soldiers confronted uniformed students as demonstrations continued near the school. Guards moved youths toward the block end while a straw dummy was set ablaze. barricades reappeared at the street end as 25 students gathered across from the school. A girl named Annette resisted officers and was escorted to the principal's office amid tense scenes.
Hoffa and two other Teamsters officials face an AFL-CIO Ethical Practices Committee report alleging improper conduct. The federation orders removal of corrupt officers or expulsion, while delegates read the 64 page charges and defeated a union investigation proposal. Hoffa opponents, including Thomas J. Haggerty, failed to gain broad support.
A reader suggests making whole wheat bread sandwiches with cream cheese and sliced bananas. The idea is presented as a tasty and different option, described as good and appealing.
President Eisenhower defended federal troop presence to enforce court orders in Little Rock while nine Negro students entered the school under armed guard. He praised four governors for duty to citizens even without liking court orders. He noted Faubus' response failed to yield a compromise and avoided answering broader troop questions.
Police recaptured Hall about 14 blocks from the jail after a citizen alerted Gulfport officers. Hall slugged an officer and grabbed his .38 pistol but did not lose consciousness. Conn remains at large and could be armed. Louisiana authorities have been alerted.
Since June 1939 Davis, now promoted from clerk in the mailing division, replaces Charles G. Simmons who takes annual leave before retirement. Monroe and Alexandria representatives will attend the Northern District meeting of the Louisiana State chapter of the American Physical Therapists Association at the Carrvin Rose Strauss Rehabilitation Center on Oliver Road starting 3 pm. Thomas Jh. Martin is state president of the organization.
About 200 delegates from 18 cities attend the weekend convention at Carroll Gymnasium Monroe. H L Brissett of New York will give the main address Sunday at 3 pm. The event runs Friday through Sunday. A Boy Scout recognition banquet planning meeting is set for Frances Hotel at 7:30 tonight led by Ralph Caldwell with local officials and leaders on the committee.
The Monroe Post Office warns readers of impending deadlines for Christmas parcel deliveries. Service members in Japan and the Far East must mail by October 35, while Africa deadlines fall November 1. Other regions: November 14 for Warcope, America and Central America.
A Neville High School ceremony yesterday made the school the first in the state to receive a Safety Council charter. George Patterson, president of the Neville group, accepted the charter from Forres Gaines, state supervisor of safety education, during installation services. The charter is notable for bearing the signature of student Don Andrews, president of the Louisiana Youth Safety Council.
A Jefferson County grand jury indicted 12 people in a case tied to a police force probe. Writer Hank Massick and city editor John Herinendoreder were charged with possession of a receipt alleged to be stolen from former Police Chief Walter Layman. Also indicted were Layman, his son, several suspended officers, and others connected to a 1956 assault case.
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