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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1957

Page

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Macmillan Eisenhower Meet to Boost Anglo American Ties

British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and President Eisenhower launched talks in Washington focusing on free nations' unity, space missile cooperation, and NATO scientific ties. Dulles stressed the free world rests on understanding, not force, as plans for closer Anglo American collaboration emerge.

Washington Harold Macmillan Eisenhower Opulnik Syria Macmillan New York America London NATO Russia Middle East John Foster Dulles Adm Lewis Strauss Atomic Energy Commission Dulles Free World

Dulles halts bulk of US aid to Yugoslavia

Secretary of State Dulles suspends most US aid to Yugoslavia citing President Tito’s recognition of Communist East Germany. Major arms shipments stop while spare parts delivery likely continues. talks on a new economic aid program in Belgrade are called off. State Department says action is necessary though not irrevocable while assessing Yugoslavia’s stance with Russia and the West.

Washington Dulles U.S Yugoslavia Tito East Germany Europe Britain United States Eisenhower Belgrade State Department Russia

Area Man Killed In Loop Road Collision

A 67-year-old Farmerville man, John H. Smith, died in a two car crash at Forsythe Avenue and Loop Road. D W Loflin Jr., 29, of 2207 Pargoud Blvd., was seriously injured and hospitalized. Coroner cites fractured neck. witnesses say both cars exceeded speed limits.

J. Smith Farmerville Forsythe Avenue Loop Road John H. Smith D. W. Loflin, Jr Pargoud Blvd Northeast Louisiana Wholesale Oil and Gas Company, Inc St. Francis Ouachita Smith Forsythe Monroe Loflin Sterlington Road Bayon DeSiard Union Parish Pargood Forsythe and

Twin Cities OK plans for federal super highway

Monroe City Council and West Monroe Alder men approve the joint project with a public hearing set for early December. Mayors Howard and Norris announced the approval after a Highway Department meeting where details were discussed and either ironed out or considered. Citizens may submit written comments after reviewing documents at city halls to guide possible modifications in the public interest.

Twin Cities Monroe West Monroe

United Givers Drive Reaches One Third Of Goal

With about a week left in its 1957 campaign the United Givers Fund reports $71,205 raised, 34.2 percent of the $208,000 goal. Campaign manager Richard M. Troy presided at a luncheon as division chairs Clifford Strauss Al Kessler William Haynes and Henry Bernstein gave reports. The drive ends October 31.

United Givers Fund Today Richard M. Troy Clifford Strauss al Kessler William Haynes Henry Bernstein

Stennis Presses for Personal Advisors on School Desegregation

In Grenada Mississippi Senator John C Stennis says President Eisenhower rejected his Oct 7 request to name 20 or more personal advisors in each Southern state to gauge white opinion on school integration. The President stressed his role to support court orders and uphold federal desegregation while avoiding military enforcement.

Grenada Miss John C. Stennis D-Miss Eisenhower Stennis Little Rock

Monroe Mayor W L Jack Howard Named LMA Executive Board

Louisiana Municipal Association executive board in Baton Rouge appoints Monroe Mayor W L Jack Howard to its board. It marks his first official office with the association as it represents city interests in the legislature. Ouachita Parish Health Unit reports ample polio vaccine supply.

The Louisiana Municipal Association Monroe W. L Jack) Howard Howard Baton Rouge

Farm Youth Held For Robbery Of Mississippi Bank

A 19 year old farm youth admitted robbing the Blue Mountain bank and was jailed in Union County awaiting charges. About $1 963 12 was taken at gunpoint from teller R H Mitchell around 10 am yesterday, recovered from woods near his Pinedale home. FBI said bank robbery charges likely to be filed with the U S commissioner at Aberdeen.

New Albany Miss Blue Mountain Union County JJ. W. Goolsby Teller R. H. Mitchell Pinedale Thomas Shelton FBI U. S Aberdeen

Woman Killed by Twister Near Kolin

A small tornado 10 miles east of Alexandria near Kolin killed a woman identified as Mrs. Krejci and injured Mrs. Bailey, who was not seriously hurt. The localized twister caused no additional property damage in central Louisiana.

Alexandria Here Kolin Frank Bailey Krejci Bailey Louisiana

Elephant Escapes Mountaintop Enclave For Second Week

In Catskill New York a two ton elephant named Liam remains loose atop Mt Pisgah entering a second week. She has eluded dozens of searchers including her trainers Mr and Mrs Alfred Vidbel and two spotters as night patrols continue.

Catskill N.Y. P Liam Mt. Pisgah Mitchell Hollow Alfred Vidbel

Syria Grants Saud Three Days to Settle Dispute

United Nations report says Syria agreed to give King Saud of Saudi Arabia three days to settle the dispute with Turkey after mediation offers and U N assembly adjournment for a Middle East crisis vote. Gromyko accused U S of instigating Turkey to attack Syria, Lodge urged adjournment for Saud mediation.

United Nations, N.Y Syria Turkey Saud Saudi Arabia United Nations General Assembly Middle East Gromyko United States Lodge Soviet Union Lithuania Latvia Estonia Poland Czechoslovakia Hungary Bulgari Romania Albania Pacifico Montero de Vargas Farid Zeinleddine Washington

UN Day Program Set Tomorrow in Monroe

The League of Women Voters of Monroe hosts United Nations Day at 10 am tomorrow at Southside Junior High School with Altrusa and Pilot Clubs. A tree planting ceremony is highlighted. speakers include Mayor W L Jack Howard and School Superintendent Van D Odum, with Southside principal George M Riser and Rev John M Allin delivering the invocation. The public is invited.

United Nations League of Women Voters of Monroe Southside League Lexington W. L Jack) Howard van D. Odom George M. Riser John M. Allin

Plans Space Age Talk Series outlined by Eisenhower

President Eisenhower announced a national broadcast plan to address the American people in a series of speeches on space age issues. He emphasized scientific progress, defense, and economic strength as central themes, while noting the need to finance medical education and facilities. He expressed faith in the informed citizenry to solve the nation’s problems.

New York Eisenhower National Fund For Medical Education Russia

Police Secrecy Clouds Burglary At Delta Auto Parts

Monroe police investigate burglary of Delta Auto Parts at 2311 South Grand Street. Owner Kenneth Weldon says the cash register with a small amount of change and bills was taken after breaking the door lock. A $25 reward is offered for the recovery of the register. The police spokesman had little information as of noon. Officers continue working on the case.

Monroe Delta Auto Parts South Grand Street Kenneth Weldon Police Department Weldon

End To Rainy Days Forecast In Twin Cities

Rainy spell ends for Monroe and West Monroe residents as clearing skies and cooler temperatures return tonight and tomorrow. Scattered showers linger today with a damp timbre while yesterday saw 1.68 inches of rain fall. Overnight low near 64, climb to 74 by mid morning, then tonight's low 56 to 60 and daytime high 68 to 72.

Twin Cities Monroe West Monroe

Ten candidates announced for Monroe Chamber board

The nominating committee led by Ivy Faulk proposes ten candidates for five director seats on the Monroe Chamber of Commerce board. The five winners will be elected by a November at large primary and take office December 4 for three year terms at the chamber banquet.

Monroe Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Ivy Faulk Ed Whetstone Monroe Southern Bell Telephone Company Roy Johns Johns and Neel R. T. Armstrong G. L. Morgan Southern Equipment Company Saul Adler Adler Miles Sager Sager General Tire Service J. C Jake) Ussery Jim Bradley Garelick, Bradley and Heller Louis D. Smith Paul Ransom Faulk O. L. McCleary J.W. Roberson Shelby Cage L. J. Hulin

Chinese shore batteries shell Kaoteng Island no casualties

The Nationalist defense ministry reported 48 shells fired by Communist shore batteries at Kaoteng Island in the Matsu group. No casualties occurred and defending forces did not return fire.

Taipei Formosa Kaoteng Island Matsu Defense Ministry

Montana Snowstorm Strands Hunters and Fells Statewide

A major snow storm blanketed Montana with about a foot of snow statewide and up to 20 inches in high country, closing highways with chains required on passes. About 500 hunters near Augusta were stranded but later were able to leave as roads remained passable. Nearby areas in the Dakotas Wyoming and Nebraska also saw heavy snowfall and warns of further winter weather.

Montana Plains Rockies Colorado Nebraska Dakotas Great Lakes Lewiston Mort Augusta Mont Helena Dave Middieman Bryce Canyon Wyoming Plains States Wimer Texas Gulf Coast States

News-Star-World Opens House Invitation

The News-Star-World invites the public to an open house on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Guided tours will be offered and staff will answer questions. Refreshments will be served as a cordial personal invitation to visit.

News-Star—World News-Star— World

Syrians Train For Resistance In City Stadium Drills

A Syria Popular Resistance center outside Damascus trains tens of thousands of civilian volunteers in street fighting tactics. youths in olive uniforms learn to fire at targets with old rifles as the movement expands across Damascus Aleppo Homs and Latakia. Army figures coordinate weapon distribution and self defense doctrine amid rising border tensions with Turkey.

Damascus Syria Popular Resistance Organization Aleppo Homs Latakia Resistance Army Afif Bizry Volun

Realtors Convention To Draw 300 Visitors To Monroe

The 1957 Louisiana Realtors state convention will bring 250 to 300 visitors to Monroe this weekend. About 25 members of the Louisiana Mississippi chapter of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers will meet beforehand. Merle Mann says the event includes a business session, social hour and a Thursday night banquet at the Virginia Hotel. Expected dignitaries include Harold Ward Mrs Ebby Halliday Omer Knebel John Williamson and Claude Pumilia with Ward moderating a major panel on Thursday.

State Convention of Louisiana Realtors Monroe Louisiana - Mississippi The American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers Merle Mann Virginia State Realtors Harold Ward Ebby Halliday Omer F. Knebel John C. Williamson Claude J. Pumilia Ward Florida Times Union Jacksonville Southern Classified Advertising Managers Association Florida

Three Teens Launch Zinc Rocket Into Lake Michigan

A homemade two stage rocket built with zinc and sulfide by three 15 year olds was launched Saturday from Chicago and its flight ended in Lake Michigan. The trio described the craft as a wet landing in the lake.

Chicago Lake Michigan

Private entrance bath 4 room house near paper mill

Attractive front bedroom in a newly decorated unit offers private entrance and adjoining bath. Gentleman advertiser lists FA 2-0693 and FA 2-9454 or FA 3-2948 with a $35 rent and a seven day option with cancellation privileges.

Bath

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