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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1957

Page

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Aid To Schools Bill Dropped and Zhukov Rally in Soviet Power Fight

Indications grew that Marshal Georgi Zhukov gained unexpected support in a Central Committee power struggle as no decision was announced on his Presidium status. Washington reports say the school aid fight faces delay with Bailey stating Congress will reexamine in 1959, amid political tensions and civil rights issues.

London Georgi Zhukov Central Committee Soviet Communist Party Zhukov Nikita Khrushchev Moscow Soviet Union Washington Congress House Committee Cleveland M. Bailey D-Wva House Eisenhower Bailey

Defense Orders No Slashes In Missile Research

The Defense Department orders no cuts to 1.7 billion dollars approved for basic research this fiscal year. President Eisenhower plans a science meeting with Dr Isadore I Rabi as Sputnik orbits earth at 18 000 mph. The Army reveals Hawk missile features to strike moving targets at treetop level though not yet combat ready.

Defense Washington Defense Department Congress Secretary of Defense Neil H. McElroy Charles E. Wilson Wilson Pentagon White House Eisenhower Isadore I. Rabi Columbia University Russia Sputnik U. S Earth Red Moon Army

Louis B Mayer Dies of Anemia at 72

Hollywood magnate Louis B. Mayer, age 72, died after a prolonged battle with anemia. He had been hospitalized in San Francisco last August, returned home September 16, but deteriorated and was admitted to UCLA Medical Center where he received blood transfusions before slipping into a coma and passing away.

Hollywood Louis B. Mayer Mayer San Francisco California Ucla Medical Center

Radical Socialist Asked To Form French Gov

Paris reports Felix Gaillard 37, fiscal expert, asked to form a new French government after the National Assembly rejected Guy Mollet by 290 to 227. Gaillard, finance minister in Bourges-Maunoury's last cabinet, would consult leaders before deciding on the mandate. If he succeeds, he becomes the youngest modern French premier.

Paris Felix Gaillard Rene Coty National Assembly Guy Mollet Gaillard Maurice Bourges-Maunoury Mollet Antoine Pinay

News-Star and World Open House Appreciation Note

Officials thank visitors for open house at the News-Star and World. About 4,000 people toured the new ultra modern facilities during Friday and Saturday, expressing deep interest and appreciation.

News-Star and World

Dulles Warns of Foreign Soviet Moves

Secretary of State Dulles warned that during domestic Soviet upheaval the United States and allies must stay alert for possible foreign moves by the Soviet Union. He said war is unlikely but external actions could follow internal troubles, and outlined issues on NATO, Zhukov as ambassador, and defense spending shifts.

Washington Dulles United States Free World Soviet Union Georgi Zhukov U.S Eisenhower NATO Council Paris Marshal Zhukov Zhukov Europe Far East

Fallins Welcome Son William Hilton in Ouachita

Mr and Mrs Richard Fallin of 3905 Harrison welcomed a seven pound son last night naming him William Hilton Fallin The name choice followed a suggestion from Sam Hanna outdoor writer for the Morning World The Ouachita Bank Building also reports a new larger mail facility adding to local progress.

Richard Fallin Harrison William Hilton Fallin Sam Hanna The Morning World

Ex-Cop Refuses to Report Cash Find to Authorities

Former Durham police officer Vernon L. Maynor said he found 162000 dollars in cash on his property and will not initiate reporting to officials. He offered to surrender the money if the true owner comes forward, while the FBI and IRS expressed interest in the tale and possible tax questions. Maynor refused to show the money or permit photos.

Durham N. C Vernon L. Maynor FBI U. S. Internal Revenue Service Maynor Internal Revenue Service

Meat Cutters Strike Halts Kansas City Retail Stores

Kansas City grocery unions walk out over work limits for front counter butchers. Some 800 to 1,000 workers struck, closing 75 to 80 percent of stores, with allied unions honoring the picket lines. Stores face spoilage and shoppers scramble for open outlets as talks stall. Leading union official C H Nothnagel cites work load as core issue. Harold Audsley, chief negotiator, says output cannot be fixed by the union.

Kansas City C. H. Nothnagel Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workers Union Harold Audsley Nothnagel

Egypt accuses U S of plotting against Syria on anniversary

Cairo newspapers mark the first anniversary of the Israeli invasion by accusing the United States of plotting against Syria. The English Egyptian Gazette recalls U S opposition to the invasion and warns of a possible third world war as Arab states pledge unity. Syria warns NATO powers and Turkey over possible aggression in the region.

Egypt United States Syria Cairo Gamal Abdel Nasser U.S al Shaab America Middle East al Gomhouria United Nations Andrei Gromyko NATO Turkey

Seek Identity Of Indian Boy Seek Identity Of Indian Boy

The FBI seeks the origin of an eight-year-old Navajo boy and details of a beating he endured. Leonard Blaylock says authorities fear kidnapping and are tracing the boy who speaks broken English and may be from Farmington New Mexico. A woman allegedly adopted him with paternal consent, leaving him with babysitter Mrs. W L Barnett, while Dorothy Waters is noted as a past narcotics- linked prostitute.

San Antonio FBI Leonard Blaylock Little Ben Lee Blaylock Farmington N. M PBI Ben Lee W. L. Barnett Dorothy Waters

Flu Cases Drop In Rapides Parish

Alexandria Rapides health unit reports Asian flu cases declined through October in Charity hospital Pineville. Dr Kendrick Taylor notes cases fell from 475 to 250, reflecting a steady drop in Rapides parish for the month.

Rapides Parish Alexandria Alexandria - Rapides Health Unit Kendrick Taylor Charity Hospital Pine Vie Taylor

Stolen Plane Pilot Plunges Into Pacific After Seattle Buzzes

An unemployed Air Force veteran stole a Stinson light plane at Seattle and apparently crashed 11 000 feet into the Pacific after buzzing downtown buildings. J A Greenawalt 24 a Civil Aeronautics Administration trainee confessed to the theft and radioed farewell messages before disappearing to sea. A Coast Guard search from Port Angeles swept the area for wreckage or survivors.

Hoquiam Wash Air Force Pacific Ocean Seattle Maton Ac J. A. Greenawalt Civil Aeronautics Administration Here King County Greenawalt Marilyn Anderson Miss Anderson Alaska Port Angeles Coast Guard

Stevenson Likely Declines Civil Rights Commission Post

New York Herald Tribune reports Adlai E. Stevenson, considered for a six member Civil Rights Commission, is inclined to refuse an Eisenhower administration offer. The paper cites strong authority that Stevenson would not accept, amid Democratic candidates under review for the post. The South opposes the commission as an invasion of states rights.

NEW York Adlai E. Stevenson New Civil Rights Commission Eisenhower New York Herald Tribune Stevenson

Porcupines Threaten Syracuse Parked Cars

Syracuse motorists face new hazard as porcupines chew tires of cars parked by campers in nearby woodlands, according to State Conservation Department district manager Anthony S. Taormina.

Syracuse N. Y State Conservation Department Anthony S. Taormina Woodlands

Local Campaign Against Fire Ant Launched

A USDA team led by A C Copeland began applying heptachlor to the Osterland farm near Sterlington to combat fire ants. The five man crew, aided by local and state officials, uses a seeder and blowers to treat ground in wide swaths with plans to survey Ouachita and extend efforts citywide after consultations.

United States Department of Agriculture A. C. Copeland Osterland Sterlington Fiveeman Usda Copeland Twin City USDA Agriculture Department Ouachita

Warmer Weather Predicted Here

The weatherman forecasts a warming trend with partly cloudy skies. Yesterday's low 29 rising to 60, today 34 with 50 at Selman Field. Frosts end ragweed pollen. tonight 40 to 46, tomorrow 68 to 72.

Selman Field

Monroe Builds Homes At Higher Pace Than Nation

U S Bureau of Labor Statistics figures show Monroe issued 311 new non farm dwelling units in 1956, a rate of 6.6 per 1 000 population, above the national rate of 5 5 and the Southern states rate of 4 7 Public housing not included nationwide housing units fell 18 per cent to 1 120 200 with Florida the only state showing improvement Nevada experienced the steepest drop Some attribute the national housing slowdown to factors not yet clear

Monroe U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics United States Florida Nevada Bureau of Labor Statistics

Time For Victory in Cold War Runs Short

Industrialist David Sarnoff warned that time to win the cold war is shrinking due to Soviet advances in missile tech. He said mass production of intercontinental ballistic missiles could come within five years, stressing risk of hydrogen war if unchecked, and urged action before humanity is overwhelmed.

Sarnoff Washington David Sarnoff Radio Corp. of America Assn Army of United States Moscow Russia Defense Department Willard G. Wyman Continental Army Command U.S. Army

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