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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1956

Page

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Dodgers No-Hitter Wanes as Mantle Power Tops Dodgers

New York Oct 8 AP Dodgers fail to reach first as Don Larsen of the Yankees throws the first World Series perfect game in history. Mantle hits a fourth inning homer. Larsen retires 24 straight through eight, finishes with seven strikeouts and no walks in a 2-0 Yankee win to take a 3-2 series lead.

New York Don Larsen Yankees Mickey Mantle Yanks Dodgers Larsen Dodger Michigan City Ind San Diego Calif Dale Mitchell Brooklyn Mantle Sal Maglie Maglie

Hodge Called To Explain Embezzlement

Former State Auditor Orville Hodge was brought to Chicago to testify before a Senate Banking and Currency committee about a million dollar embezzlement from the state treasurer. His conspirators Edward A. Epping and Edward A. Hintz also arrived with him as cameras and live TV plans drew wide interest.

Chicago Orville Hodge Senate Hodge Edward A. Eppin Edward A. Hintz Senate Banking and Currency Committee Sen J. William Fulbright Dark Washington Wbkb-Abc Epping Hintz Robert A. Wallace Fulbright Arthur M. Fitzgerald Springfield

Investigations By Grand Jury Get Under Way

Willis Williams of Ward 3 was chosen foreman as Ouachita parish opens its fall grand jury session. The 12 member panel, drawn in fourth district court with Judge David I. Garrett, includes Ed Caldwell John K. Atkinson Delma Carter Archie L. Calhoun Wiley E. Jones H. M. James Max L. Riley Howard J. Hunter T. H. Wood S. S. Hollan and Mose Boatner Boatner the only Negro on the body, will review about 50 crimes in the parish over six months.

Willis Williams Ouachita Parish Fourth District David I. Garrett Ed Caldwell John K. Atkinson Delma Carter Archie L. Calhoun Wiley E. Jones H. M. James Max L. Riley Howard J. Hunter T. H. Wood S. S. Hollan Mose Boatner Boatner

Search On For Angola Escapees

Angola La UP Warden Maurice Sigler said a search is on for three missing penitentiary convicts all trusties. The trio disappeared yesterday afternoon after being seen near a recreation area. They may still be on the 18 000 acre prison. Prisoners identified as Russell Humphrey 18 serving three years for theft from Alexandria Robert Lee August 23 serving four years for simple burglary from Alexandria and Lloyd Williams 21 serving four years for simple burglary from New Orleans.

Angola Maurice Sigler Sigler Russell Humphrey Alexandria Robert Lee Lloyd Williams New Orleans

Egypt Rejects Suez Proposals Aims Negotiating Body

At the United Nations Egypt rejected Britain and France Suez resolutions and urged a negotiating body to resolve the canal crisis. Foreign Minister Mahmoud Fawzi accused Western powers of sabotage including toll refusals and hiring non Egyptian pilots. He outlined principles for a possible body, emphasizing Egyptian sovereignty and fair tolls, with proceeds supporting canal improvements.

United Nations N. Y Egypt Britain France United Nations Security Council Mahmoud Fawzi Fawzi Suez Canal

13 268 000 Bale Cotton Crop Is New Forecast

The Agriculture Department estimates a 13 268 000 bale cotton crop this year based on Oct 1 conditions. This compares with last year's 14 721 000 bales and a 10 year average of 13 098 000. With a 14.1 million bale carryover, consumption at home and abroad should be met for over two years. Yields are expected to average 407 pounds of lint per acre, down from last year's record.

Washington Agriculture Department Crop Reporting Board

Continued Cool Nights Forecast North Louisiana

North Louisiana will have cool nights and mild days with lows around 42 to 46 degrees. The low last night at Selman Field was 43, with temperatures reaching 75 by noon. The forecast highs tomorrow are 80 to 84 degrees and pollen counts this morning measured 74.

Louisiana Civil Aeronautics Administration Selman Field

Editors Open Mind On Mississippi Tour By New England Editors

A group of 18 New England weekly editors tour Mississippi to assess segregation. Gov Coleman asserts segregation will persist for at least 50 years while editors plan a Natchez Trace trip to the Delta and Gulf Coast.

Editors Mississippi Jackson, Miss New England Lewis H. Shattuck Hardwick Rockland Newton Mass State Sovereignty Commission J. P. Coleman Answerius Governor’s Mansion Jackson Natchez Trace Columbus Delta Mound Bayou Mississippi River Vicksburg Natchez Gulf Coast New

Draft H Bomb Tests Fiery Stump Topics

The campaign wrangle over halting H bomb tests and the draft drew sharp reactions from Eisenhower and Republicans while Democrats rallied to Stevenson. Stevenson urged leading an international push to end tests with others matching steps, and to end the draft at the earliest safe moment. Eisenhower defended selective service as essential, warning against premature moves that could signal weakness and affect national security.

Associated Press Adlai E. Stevenson Eisenhower Stevenson United States White House

High Court Keeps Louisiana in Oil Tenure Dispute

The Supreme Court refused to remove Louisiana as a party to the tidelands oil suit and denied a motion to dismiss the government's complaint. Louisiana has 30 days to answer on the merits. Chief Justice Warren did not participate. Attorney General Herbert Brownell Jr. initiated the suit to resolve ownership of about 500000 acres of offshore Gulf oil lands.

Washington Supreme Court Louisiana Tidelands Earl Warren Herbert Brownell Jr Gulf of Mexico Brownell

Police hunt youth for questioning in girl's murder

Lancaster California authorities issued an all points bulletin for 17 year old Charles Ramon Elms a friend of the victim's brother as a suspect in the stabbing death of 20 year old Jodie Diane Burford. Burford a churchgoer and receptionist was found slain in her home after a five stab wounds with a wooden carving knife.

Lancaster Calif Charles Ramon Elms Jodie Diane Burford Hal Elms Pomona Burford Antelope Valley High School Antelope Valley Junior College

Weather Brightens Ouachita Valley Fair Opening

The 32nd Ouachita Valley Fair opens at 6 o clock tonight with ideal fair and cool weather expected to aid exhibitors and spectators. Exhibits livestock and agricultural displays are ready, with strong junior and senior entries in cattle swine and poultry. Judges will assess junior livestock and poultry Tuesday and senior divisions except adult beef on Tuesday, adult beef Wednesday.

J. O Red” Willett Clyde Graham Wagon Wheels Farms West Monroe John Oldenburg Ouachita Valley Birdsong Clyde Ingram Louisiana State University

State Rejects 6 Of 11 Offshore Change Proposals

Louisiana, in a Times-Picayune report, rejects six of eleven proposed federal changes to the offshore oil leasing agreement. The actions include denying interior secretary control in disputed lease areas amid ongoing tidelands ownership dispute. Louisiana officials notify Interior's J Reuel Armstrong of the objections as court rulings influence the six member offshore board setup.

New Orleans Louisiana Times - Picayune Secretary of the Interior William G. Helis Jr State Mineral Board Atty Jack Gremillion J. Reuel Armstrong U.S. Dept. of Interior U.S. Supreme Court United States

Humphrey Attacks Demo Promises As Easy Way Threat

Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey criticized the Democratic record and campaign pledges as concessions to the easy way that would erode prosperity. He argued Democrats cannot be for sound money while opposing measures that sustain it, citing past actions and future promises.

Detroit Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey Economic Club of

Supreme Court to rule on football antitrust exemption

Washington bulletin reports the Supreme Court agreed to decide whether professional football is exempt from federal antitrust laws. The case centers on whether NFL operations and agreements fall outside antitrust scrutiny, a move with potential impact on league governance and competition rules.

Washington UP Supreme Court

Stevenson Pushes Drive To Swell Democrat Funds

Adlai E Stevenson launches a national push to boost Democratic funds with long distance phone pep talks to fundraisers in 48 states and the District of Columbia. He rests at his Libertyville farm before a West Coast barnstorming tour as four top Democrats join him in California, intensifying a saturating campaign by prominent governors and senators.

Chicago Adlai E. Stevenson District of Columbia Stevenson Libertyville Ill New York California

Bold step in artificial kidney swallows to fight poisoning

Dr Paul R Schloerb described a swallowable artificial kidney, a thin plastic tube placed in the small intestine to purify blood poisons when kidneys fail. In one case a 46 year old man with kidney damage improved briefly after the tube was implanted but died later of a heart attack.

San Francisco American College of Surgeons Paul R. Schloerb University of Kansas School of Medicine Kansa City Veterans Administration Hospital Schloerb Scilggrb

One-Cent Sales Tax Proposal To Come Up Tuesday

City leaders expect to set the election date for a one cent sales tax after receiving state authorization. Mayor W. L. Howard noted no other major business on the agenda. Commissioner Huckaby mentioned routine street work while Utilities and Finance head McSherry said bids will be sought for a water and light department pickup truck.

W. L. Howard State Howard Wayne Huckaby H. W. McSherry Utilities and Finance Water and Light Department

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