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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1955

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Andrews Quits As Head Of US Tax Collectors

RICHMOND VA Oct 15 AP T Coleman Andrews resigns as Commissioner of Internal Revenue ending his 1953 appointment. He will return to private business as chairman and CEO of American Fidelity and Casualty Co, citing restored IRS prestige and widespread resignation rumors.

Andrews Richmond T. Coleman Andrews Virginia Internal Revenue Service American Fidelity and Casualty Co Marines State Department U.S. General Accounting Office Hoover Commission Eisenhower Sen Byrd D-Va GOP

France faces cabinet crisis as Coty warns on instability

President Rene Coty warned that chronic political instability threatens France’s world power status. In Dunkerque he urged reforms to parliamentary democracy while Premier Edgar Faure faced a confidence vote that could trigger a new early election and a potential dissolution of the National Assembly.

Paris Rene Coty France Dunkerque Coty Edgar Faure Faure National Assembly English Channel Britain

Absentia Trial Set For Peron In Military Court

Buenos Aires reports a military court of honor is appointed to try Juan D. Peron in absentia for military conduct during his rule. Evidence of luxury living wealth and romance with young girls may be examined. The court will decide on military honor without prejudice to civil charges.

Buenos Aires Juan D. Peron Argentina Peron Leon Bengoa Paraguay

Gore campaigns among Democrats for road measure

Senator Gore urged House Democratic leaders to act quickly on the Senate highway construction bill. He said the measure, which passed the Senate, is a political necessity for a major highway program and noted widespread interest in his home state. He proposed financing decisions be handled in separate legislation.

Washington Sen Gore D-Tenn House Senate Rayburn Dtex McCormack D-Mass Congress

Ouachita Valley Fair Keeps Gates Open In West Monroe

The Ouachita Valley Fair rides into West Monroe with the carnival opening around 1 p.m. today and reduced children's day prices on rides. Exhibits buildings stay open for inspection as visitors sample agricultural and commercial displays and midway amusements. Sunday marks the final exposition day.

West Monroe

House Committee Raps Payments To Butter Industry

A House committee states the government paid 279,949 dollars to butter dealers in price support deals that kept butter in warehouses. Rep. Fountain charges these "purchases resale" actions resemble unauthorized cheese payments totaling over 2 million dollars and asks Secretary Benson to note the comptroller general's improper finding.

Washington House Rep Fountain D-Nc Benson Comptroller General

Fair And Warmer Forecast For Twin Cities Area

The federal weatherman reports fair skies and slowly rising temperatures for the Twin Cities today and Monday. Yesterday's high at Selman Field Station reached 77 degrees with a 41 degree low. Arkansas also sees fair, warming conditions Sunday and Monday.

Twin Cities Federal CAA Selman Field Station Arkansas Area

Preaus Promises Aid for Industry and Cities in Campaign

Fred Preaus of Farmerville launched his governor bid pledging state aid to cities towns and parishes to spur municipal and industrial growth. He and lieutenant governor candidate A Brown Moore criticized over promises they cannot keep and spoke in DeRidder Leesville Many Colfax about highways water conservation reforestation and welfare expansion for widows and needy families.

Natchitoches Fred Preaus Farmerville DeRidder Leesville Colfax Preaus State Highway Board

Six Die as Greyhound Bus Hits Trailer Truck

A Chicago to New York Greyhound bus rammed a stalled semi-trailer on U S Route 20 near Michigan City Indiana killing six and injuring 21 of the 26 aboard. Driver Thomas R Locke and Truck driver Harry Williams reported brake failure and flare signals as the crash occurred. one woman remained unidentified.

Michigan City Ind Greyhound Gateway Transportation Co Chicago Harry Williams Oak Lawn Williams Indiana Charley Miller Thomas R. Locke Effingham George Fredericks Youngstown Ohio Miller Locke

Louisiana weighs court action to secure Army maneuver rights

Attorney General Fred LaBlanc said Louisiana may sue two large landowners to open property near Camp Polk for Army maneuvers. He noted talks with the governor and Army officials and said expropriation may be used to obtain servitudes, though federal approval is needed. Burton unavailable for comment.

Baton Rouge Fred LaBlanc Louisiana LeBlanc Army Washington Burton

Miss Louisiana Title Holders from Tech Featured in Ruston

In Ruston Tech offers a large supply of eight attractive young women serving in state-wide roles. Miss Louisiana has been chosen from Tech undergraduates for two years. Jan Johnston, a Tech speech major, is the 1955 Miss Louisiana and has been Dixie Gem IV Peach Queen 1954 and Miss Ruston of the current season.

Ruston Tech

Federal probe of Louisiana employment offices eyed

Baton Rouge October 15 federal agents investigating the Louisiana Employment Security Division will draft a report next week. Administrator Richard Walker says findings may be public and outlines probe aims including outside staff activities payroll tax refunds and delinquent taxes. The inquiry began quietly two weeks ago and involves Washington and Dallas agents.

James McLean Baton Rouge Louisiana Employment Security Division Richard Walker State Agency Walker Washington Dallas U. S. Bureau of Employment Security Louisiana Larry Rickard Rickard Ed McDonald State Employment Security Agency Unem Robert Kennon J. Hadley Heard New Orleans

Northeast State President Declares College Holiday

Lew is C. Slater, president of Northeast State, has called a college holiday for Monday. The action was announced late last night by John Earl Taylor, president of the student council.

Northeast State Lewis C. Slater John Earl Taylor

Morrison Raps Personal Attacks By Rival Speakers

Abbeville report details Chep Morrison facing two rival speakers James M. McLemore and Edmond Reggie who accused him and the administration. Morrison defended progress behind a united Louisiana administration while criticizing back-biting and welfare policy critiques amid campaign rhetoric.

Morrison Abbeville Chep Morrison

Neville High to Host Louisiana Student Council Convention

Neville High School will host the seventh annual Louisiana Association of Student Councils convention Monday and Tuesday with hundreds of delegates from across the state. Sidney Seegers says delegates will stay in Neville homes. speakers include Donald Wood of San Antonio Texas and Judge W M Mouser of Columbia. A banquet and dance are planned at the Virginia Hotel. registration starts at 9 a.m. at Neville.

Neville High School Louisiana Association of Student Councils Sidney Seegers Neville Group Bobby Gazzetta Morgan City Neville Seegers Donald Wood San Antonio Tex National Association of Student Councils W. M. Mouser Columbia B. R Oliphant Monroe

Daily Checks On Ike's Heart Discontinued

Denver AP report says President Eisenhower, in fourth hospital week, had daily cardiograms stopped as specialists were released. Bulletins show continued improvement enough to suggest possible discharge in about three weeks. Eisenhower enjoyed a sun terrace outing and a lunch conference with Secretary Humphrey, who outlined budget balance goals and tax considerations while avoiding discussion of a second term.

Denver Eisenhower Humphrey United States

French Morocco Tumult Tests Pasha’s Grip on Tribes

In Marrakech riots erupted with fires and pillaging in Arab quarters as Moroccans attacked tobacco shops. The unrest threatens the Pasha Thami el Glaoul and his police control amid French efforts near the Spanish border.

Rabat French Morocco Old Pasha Marrakech Pasha Thami el Glaoul

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