12 Oct 1954
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1954
Page
1
A West Monroe boy faced off with Mrs. Clark and Truant Officer M. C. Griggs before a police officer escorted him to headquarters. Family seeks new hearing and investigation, while public calls for petitions and adoption rise amid protests. The incident followed a hearing before Judge How ell Heard, with the boy placed in S T I.
A prominent West Monroe businessman offered to give the boy a home as the youth with a dead father and a mother living on a $55 monthly state aid faced police involvement. A witness at the West Monroe Police Station described Griggs pressuring for the boy’s immediate trial and supper plans while the sister and her husband offered to take him if released.
The transcript quotes Wilson praising self-reliance and criticizing passive behavior as he spoke in Detroit at a $100-a-plate Republican banquet. He did not comment on Reuther's telegram, while spokesmen at the Summer White House in Denver issued no immediate statement.
Four juveniles aged 13, 12, and two aged 9 were turned over to Ouachita parish juvenile authorities after a Sunday burglary at the Starlight Inn. They admitted entering the club, taking cigars pennies and wine, and breaking bottles. authorities recovered cigars and a pattern of missing liquor and coins is noted by the complainant Gloria Albritton. The case may proceed to juvenile court depending on ongoing investigation and warrants.
Eisenhower would refrain until the telegram arrived. Senators Olin Johnson Ferguson and McNamara commented, as did Clifford Case, the New Jersey Republican candidate. Ferguson faced McNamara in the November Senate race.
The second report meeting yielded total collections of 15249 against 8264.50 the prior year creating a buoyant mood. Mrs C Elliott Thompson chaired the women's division and achieved 62 percent of her quota, winning an electric toaster donated by a Monroe business. Flowers to the women.
In the Twin Cities about 175 adults work in various roles to enable girl scouting, contributing to programs, events, and leadership efforts across the community.
Bobby Oliver and Earl Mason, chairman and co-chairman of the financial division, finished second with 43 percent at last night’s meeting. The pair have hustled the past week and are expected to lead next Tuesday’s meeting.
H. B. Miles and W. E. McGough join the Red Feather family this year. Both employed at the Brown Paper Mill they show strong interest in Boy Scouts and contribute solidly to smaller industries with notable effort.
The text explains that campaign dinners are paid for by attendees as a Dutch treat, unless a business firm sponsors a meeting as a public service, usually in addition to their regular contribution.
Dave and Tommy Agnew store the big Red Feather thermometer for the Chest each year and maintain its condition and up to date figures throughout the campaign.
A concise social observation notes that a pessimist is someone who interprets events with gloom. The remark highlights a habit of filtering reality through negative lenses and expects the worst outcomes.
A brief note questions where Jack Howard derives his energy, suggesting a curiosity about his stamina or vitality.
The Community Chest lists multiple funding goals across sectors including government and education, public service, financial, and professional categories with varying targets. Executive secretary Mrs Helen Luckett notes many residents have doubled their contributions from last year.
The dispute centers on Eisenhower program tracking suspected subversives and security risks. Stephen A. Mitchell calls the report a numbers racket and a hoax while urging Senate hearings. Leonard Hall says the figures prove the administration is cleaning up, and Nixon is accused of broad claims about removals.
The NAAWP condemned integration provoking a boycott that cut Milford High attendance to one third. Milford School Board resigned and a new panel ordered Negro students moved to an all Negro Dover school 18 miles away from Milford, population 5700. Bowles free on 6000 bond for conspiring to break compulsory education laws. Young seeks injunction to bar NAACP dues and new members.
Livestock judging moved across the live stock barn as cattle entries from Kentucky and many Louisiana parishes fill the grounds. Santa Gertrudis from Newellton mark first show of the breed at Ouachita fair with Milking Shorthorns from Shreveport and Angus from St Francisville plus Ayrshire Jersey Guernsey Holstein Hereford and Bradman breeds. Officials note drought dimmed hog prospects but turnout remains strong. Negro exhibit division reports bright prospects with all displays in place by today. Dave Pearce, state agriculture commissioner, scheduled to visit.
The council reduced movable and immovable property values by one and a quarter mills from last year. It revoked the liquor license for Joe Goodjoint after a hearing, noting prior arrests. Plans were announced to improve several streets and bids were received for asphalt resurfacing on multiple Monroe streets and related roads. Contracts were awarded for fire station reconstruction and street resurfacing projects, with funding concerns noted. An executive session began at 11:35 a.m. and continued past noon.
Mrs Roan described a crash in which her infant died and she freed herself from a pinned leg under the overturned vehicle. She said she flagged down a passing carload of teenagers who took her to hospital while others remained at the scene until an ambulance arrived for her husband. The first vehicle she tried to flag down did not stop.
After tear gas drove inmates from the dining room to the cell block, about 25 prisoners gathered at the block gate brandishing a loaded tear gas gun. They demanded a news conference at 7 15 am while riots continued overnight. DeYoung was released after being brought to the gate, saying he felt fine.
The article notes long standing Soviet influence in Outer Mongolia and Xinjiang, with China recognizing a permanent split from China while Moscow seeks continued economic leverage. It cites Port Arthur withdrawal, more heavy industry aid, and a $130 million long term credit as part of a Moscow Peiping accord. The deal preserves a joint venture framework funded by export goods, mainly food.
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