FBI releases only suspect in Cynthia Ruotolo kidnapping
FBI identifies Stella Xenakin as the only suspect after shoppers failed to ID her. Hamden police keep cryptic clues while hundreds of volunteers end a broader search near Mill River unsure if the 6 week old Cynthia Ruotolo will be found. The kidnapper remains at large and authorities urge the public not to panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamden, Conn
FBI
Cynthia Ruotolo
Sears and Roebuck
Middletown
Conn
Stella Xenakins
New Haven
G-men
Hamden
Frank Cattaneo
Eleanor Ruotolo
Peter Weinberger
Long Island
Mill River
Cynthia
Joseph Casper
Stephen Ruotolo
Harry Barrows
Barrows
Plaquemines Police Jury bill met with strong opposition
Longtime political figure Leander Perez faced renewed House scrutiny as a bill to let Tong appoint 12 members to the Plaquemines St Bernard Police Jury failed on a 49 39 vote. Opponents led by Rep Gravelet warned it would end local autonomy and curb funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander Perez
Plaquemines
St. Bernard Parishes
House
Tong
Playguemines
Joseph Bossetta
New Orleans
Louisiana Police Jury Assn
Association
W. A. Breedlove
Breedlove
Plaquemines-St. Bernard
Perez
Senate
E. W. Gravelet Jr
Wellborn Jack
Caddo Parish
Neville Orientation Draws Wide Attention Before School Year
Monroe schools prepare for new term with orientation for newcomers led by student council president Bobby Johnson. Principal Paul J. Neal opens the assembly while six cheerleaders lead a week end game tune as West Monroe rivals loom. Police Chief James C. Kelly Jr. bans street parking near Central grammar school on Jackson Street during school days to curb congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville
Bobby Johnson
Paul J. Neal
West Monroe High School
Central Grammar School
Jackson Street
Prisoners Reach Agreement Over Medical Care
In a medium security dormitory the 900 inmates refused to eat until a doctor was found. After talks with inmate council leader Sig Jer, officials reassured inmates they were vetting a doctor. The prisoners then agreed to eat and resume normal operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sig Jer
Two Cars Smashed In Crossett Wreck
In Crossett Arkansas, a load of logs broke loose from a log truck and crashed into a garage lot, demolishing two cars and severely damaging a third vehicle and a truck. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crossett Wreck
Couple found shot. man dead after shooting wife
Alton Guillory 32 a New Orleans shipyard worker was found shot to death and his wife Alamie Francois 29 wounded seriously three times by a .22 caliber slug. Sheriff Didier said Guillory apparently shot his wife and killed himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottonport
Alton
Guillory
Alamie
Francois
F. O. Didier
New Orleans
Almost 62 Million Aged Persons Receive Social Security Benefits
About 62 million people are drawing old age and survivors insurance benefits. The figure reflects ongoing support for retirees and beneficiaries through the Social Security program, highlighting the program’s reach and impact on eligible individuals nationwide.
Births at St Francis Hospital West Monroe and Monroe
The list records multiple birth announcements from St Francis Hospital and area families in Monroe and West Monroe. Names include Ginger Dawn, John Elvis Jr, Carol Jean, James Harold Jr, Mary Ann, Shelia Gale, Steven Martin, Catherine Devanana, Veronica Maria, Karen Denise, Veto Jr, Glenda Michele, Gary Wayne, Janice Marie, Janice Lynn, Martin Collier, Richard Dale, Michael Thurner, Jack Longino Jr, and Gregory Beauchamp with birth dates August 25 to August 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis Hospital
Roy Patrick
West Monroe
Ginger Dawn
J. EF. Branch
John Elvis
F. W. Schmitz
Monroe
Carol Jean
J. P. Piro
Mary Ann
D. G. Albritton
Shelia Gale
G. E. Rutledge
West
Steven Martin
E. T. Norton
Catherine Devanna
P. Ladart
Veronica Maria
H. M. Barefoot
Karen Denise
Veto Dispenza
Veto, Jr
Glenn Edwards
Bastrop
Glenda Michele
N. A. Fryer
Gary Wayne
John C. Herron
Janice Marie
C. W. Hines
Rayville
Janice Lynn
J. M. Poole
Oak Ridge
Martin Collier
R. D. Olson
Gregory Beauchamp
J. N. Fisher
Richard Dale
Former Envoy Held Under House Arrest and Expulsion in 1949
A former envoy was kept under house arrest for a year and jailed two months on a bread and water diet before expulsion in December 1949. Ward recounts Forrestal sought a January 1948 conference after meeting at a lunch. Ward was told to limit remarks to a designated area, conflicting with his belief he should speak freely on Chinese Nationalists and Soviet expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Forrestal
China
State Department
Graz
Baltic
Adriatic
Nasser Opposes Dulles Plan as Suez Talks Face Deadlock
Sadat lambasts Menzies and Europe in reaction to Suez tensions. Menzies with a committee from the United States, Sweden, Iran and Ethiopia met Nasser Monday to discuss a plan backed by John Foster Dulles. A 45 nation conference idea failed to win Egyptian sovereignty abandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadat
Mister Menzies
Nasser
Suez Canal Company
Egypt
Union parish delegate candidate outlines credentials
John C. Wagnon announces candidacy as Union parish delegate to a constitutional convention. The statement covers education at Ouachita Parish schools, Louisiana Tech, LSU Law, military service, honors, legal career in Farmerville, and family details, including two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Union Parish
State of
Secretary of State
Ouachita Parish
Armed Forces
United States Army
Louisiana Tech
LSU Law School
Louisiana Law Review
Law
LSU
Order of the Golf
Louisiana State Law Institute
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Farmerville
Dean Anthony
Monroe
Perry
Paul
Spending to Drive 1956 Consumer Boom
United Press reports economist A W Zelomek predicts 1956 consumer spending will hit a record 265 billion dollars, up 11 billion from 1955, with 166 billion on goods and 99 billion on services. He cites high employment, rising earnings, and ample liquid assets as drivers. He notes optimism at the grassroots level and forecasts a 3 to 5 percent retail sales rise in Q4 as the Christmas season approaches. Cash on hand and savings bonds rose since 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. W. Zelemek
International Statistical Bureau
Zelomek
United Press
Virginia University
Graduate School of Business
Economist
Zelemek
U.S
Local Fatalities Reported In Multiple Weekend Crashes
Several people died in weekend vehicle crashes across Mississippi and nearby areas. P Hebert, 16, and passenger from Cutoff, died when their car hit the Cutoff post office. Connie Weigel, 22, of possibly near New Orleans, died in a ditch collision. R B Strange of Baton Rouge was fatally struck by a car in Blanks. Albert Thiel, 45, of Burns, perished in a two car collision. Tommye Sean Swanner Nicholas, 43, of Merigold and Jonesboro, was killed in a single car crash on Highway 61 near Leland while returning from Bastrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Hebert
Connie Weigel
Mississippi River Bridge
New Orleans
R. B. Strange
Baton Rouge
Blanks
Albert Thiel
Burns
Tommye
Sean Swanner Nicholas
Merigold
Miss
Jonesboro, Ga
Highway 61
Leland
Bastrop
Two Year Old Child Seriously Injured in Auto Collision
A two year old Negro child, Patsy Ann Collins, was seriously injured Tuesday morning after running into a southbound car at North 18th Street and Louisville Avenue. She suffered a severe concussion and cuts and bruises and was taken to St Francis hospital. The driver, M T Loche, said he was traveling south and did not see the child until another vehicle stopped him. No charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North 18Th Street
Louisville Avenue
St. Francis Hospital
Patsy Ann Collins
18Th Street
M. T. Loche
Loch
Loche
Farmerville Leader Seeks Delegate Post At Convention
John C. Wagnon of Farmerville Louisiana announces candidacy as district commander for the 1956 1957 American Legion term and seeks support to represent Lions Club and Legion members. He pledges to report on constitutional convention outcomes and urges voters to choose delegates even if opposing the convention. He notes his service across 14 parishes and 8 American Legion Posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmerville Lions Club
Sth
Department of Louisiana
The
American Legion
John C. Wagnon
Farmerville
Louisiana
Court orders Clinton High to admit Negroes as guards monitor
U. S. Marshal read a federal injunction by Judge Robert L. Taylor restricting interference with peaceful school integration at Clinton High. National Guardsmen and state police patrolled as about half the white students attended and rioting earlier in Oliver Springs and Knoxville subsided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Frank Quarles
U. S. Dist
Robert L. Taylor
Knoxville
Clinton
Taylor
Clinton High School
National Guard
Oliver Springs
Adj
Joe Henry
Ronald Gust
Henry
Here
Anderson County
Glad Woodward
National
Nashville
Frank Clement
Soddy
East Tennessee
Rule High School
John Kasper
Washington, D.C
Courthouse Square
Deaths Fredrick Crosby Breard three day old
Fredrick Crosby Breard died Saturday three days after birth to Mr and Mrs Lawrence B Breard. Funeral held Sunday at Hixson Brothers Chapel at 3 pm conducted by Monsignor J C Marsh. Interment in Catholic Cemetery. Survived by parents twin brother died at birth, one brother Lawrence C Breard of Bastrop, one sister Martha Breard of Bastrop, paternal grandmother Mrs Louis Breard Sr Monroe, maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter B Crosby West Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrick Crosby Breard
Lawrence B. Breard
Hixson Brother
J. C. Marsh
Hixson
Fredrick
Lawrence C. Breard
Bastrop
Martha Breard
Louis Breard, Sr
Monroe
Walter B. Crosby
West Monroe
Edmond D Dellasalle Passes At 77 In Monroe
Edmond D. Dellasalle 77 of 30644 Orange Street Monroe died in a Monroe hospital early Monday. Survived by wife Geneva. eight daughters Lela Smith Broncy Elliott Thelma Fox Agnes Starr Mildred Krumpler Fannie McAllister Mary Idesmoe Frances Coy. one son W. G. Dellasalle. 40 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Salvation Army member. Funeral 4 p.m. Wednesday Mulhearn Funeral Chapel officiated by Captain Louis A. Mackabee. Burial Memorial Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond D. Dellasalle
Orange Street
Monroe
Geneva Dellasalle
Lela Smith, Swartz
Broncy D. Elliott
Pineville
Thelma Fox
Agnes Starr
Mildred Krumpler
Fannie McAllister
Los Angeles
Calif
Mary Idesmoe
San Diego
Frances Coy
Norfolk
W. G. Dellasalle
Houston
Tex
William H. Nealy
Mt. Bellevue
Salvation Army
Mulhearn
Louis A. Mackabee
Memorial Park Cemetery
Mrs Doshie Nelson 84 Clarks Dies in Urania
Mrs. Doshie Hudson Nelson aged 84 of Clarks died Monday morning in Urania. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church near Georgetown with interment in Zion Cemetery under Riser and Son Funeral Home of Columbia. She is survived by her husband E J Nelson of Clarks, five stepdaughters, one stepson, and a half sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doshie Hudson Nelson
Columbia
Clarks
Urania
Zion Baptist Church
Georgetown
Zion Cemetery
Riser and Son Funeral Home
E J. Nelson
Annie Bell Nelson
Galveston
Tex
Ona Dodd
Florida
M. Dennard
Georgia
Erma Overhaul
Calif
B. Nelson
Wilbert Nelson
Kelly
Katie Bell Williams
Funeral rites for the twins of Mr. and Mrs. A B Myatt
Funeral services for the twins of Mr. and Mrs. A B Myatt Jr were held at Mulhearn chapel at 2 p m Tuesday with Dr Ben Oliphint officiating Burial followed at Riverview cemetery The twins died in a Monroe hospital and are survived by their parents a brother Alec Myatt III and a sister Mary Lou plus paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs A B Myatt and maternal grandparents Dr and Mrs J Q Graves all of Monroe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Graves Myatt
Laura Elizabeth Myatt
A. B. Myatt, Jr
Mulhearn Chapel
Ben Oliphint
Riverview Cemetery
Monroe
A. B. Myatt Jr
Alec Myatt III
Mary Lou Myatt
Mrs Martha Ragland Troy Obituary in Monroe
Mrs Martha Ragland Troy of Monroe died Monday night at St Josephs Home at 839. She lived at 404 Loop Road until two years ago and was born in Appomattox Virginia. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 4 p m at First Presbyterian Church with Rev W H McFadden officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Survivors include one son Richard Matthew Troy and grandchildren Mary Troy Coker Sarah Troy Charles Troy Richard M Troy Jr Ralph T Troy Nat Troy. Pallbearers are B R Coker D G Nichols C K Crandell C Foster J W Webster and Dan Moore. The body remains at Peters Funeral Home until half an hour before services. Flowers not requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Ragland Troy
Monroe
St. Joseph's
Troy
Loop Road
Appomatox County
Virginia
First Presbyterian Church
W. H. McFadden
Riverview Cemetery
Richard Matthew Troy
Mary Troy Coker
Sarah Troy
Charles Troy
Richard M. Troy, Jr
Ralph T. Troy
Nat Troy
B. R. Coker
D. G. Nichols
C. K. Crandell
Foster
J. W. Webster
Dan Moore
Peter
Luther M. Neal Dies of Heart Attack at Home
Luther M. Neal 67 died from a sudden heart attack at his home 1500 Arkansas road West Monroe early Tuesday. He was a well known retired dairy man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther M. Neal
Arkansas Road
West Monroe
Desegregation tensions in Mansfield as crowd confronts school opening
A hostile scene in Mansfield as white residents shout anti Negro insults near the high school under federal desegregation order. Clergyman Rev. Clark defends equality while a Dallas man calling himself Jesus Christ seeks to remove two Negro-in-effigy hangings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Mansfield
R. L. Huffman
Bill Lightfoot
Dallas
Jesus Christ
Willie Pigg
Lightfoot
Pigg
Girl Plunges From Plane During Narrow Rescue Attempt
Gordon tried to save Miss Anderson as the plane dived 1000 feet and she slipped from the cockpit into fog. A Bolinas garage owner on patrol saw the descent and something fall from the aircraft. The girl, visiting California to work on The Pelican staff, was reportedly in good spirits and exhausted from studies prior to the flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Miss Anderson
James Dougan
Bolinas
San Francisco
California
the Pelican
Picenic
Scout Leaders Meet in Farmerville
Leaders in the Northwest district Ouachita Valley Council Boy Scouts of America will meet in Farmerville at 7 30 p m Thursday. N B James finance chairman says the purpose is to plan full finance drives for Lincoln and Union parishes. All men connected with the district scouting are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Valley + Council
Boy Scouts of America
Farmerville
N. B. James
James
Lincoln
Union
Obituary: Eula Neal of West Monroe
Eula Neal of West Monroe leaves a daughter Hazel Dean and granddaughter Linda Dean, with brothers Lee Neal of Calhoun and Willie Neal of West Monroe. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at noon Tuesday and will be handled by Mulhearn Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Neal
West Monroe
Hazel Dean
Linda Dean
Lee Neal
Calhoun
Willie Neal
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Fire probe targets two Mexican suspects in Monroe car blaze
Garland May of the state fire marshal's office and the Monroe police continued the investigation Tuesday into two Mexican men tied to a possible car arson. They have been moved to parish jail awaiting a Spanish interpreter to aid questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland
Monroe
Thomas Jefferson as First U S Ambassador to France
The article notes Thomas Jefferson serving as the United States' first official ambassador to France, marking an early diplomatic milestone between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
U. S
France
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SND
Atlantic Drieft
L’egare IP
Falmouth
England
Atlantic Ocean
Canada
Monroe Schools
Red Line
Sheriff's Department
J. H. Everett
James Harold, Jr
E. F. Hayward, Jr
Michael Thurner
J. L. Smith
Jack Longino, Jr
Mediterranean
Menzies
Robert G. Shortal
United Press Financial
Odiham Airfield
Eng
Texas
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