Louisiana Firemen Conference Set for Port Sulphur Meeting
The Louisiana Firemen association outlines a two day conference in Port Sulphur with film and demonstrations by district and state marshals, a round table, exhibit tours, and a Saturday business session electing officers and naming a 1955 conference city. Entertainment includes a Wednesday bar-b-que and annual banquet. Officers listed include Irby Cascon president and Stephen Naquin first vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
Port Sulphur
F. A. Woolfley
Louisiana Civil Defense Agency
Baton Rouge
Joseph Lockwood
Eighth Naval District
Earl J. Norred
Shreveport
James F .Walters
Belcher
Association
Irby Cascon
Plaquemine
Stephen Naquin
Thibodaux
H. =. Hales
Monroe
B. J. Barradale
Houma
George W. Varnado
Franklinton
Sherwin Landry
Penchatoula
Robert A. Bogan
West Monroe 9th Annual Rodeo Brings Record Entry
Thousands watch the 9th Annual Rodeo Cowboy's Association rodeo in West Monroe with riders from Morehouse Crossett Haynesville and other clubs. Champions include Tom Whatley and Buck Rutherford while 361 horses entered the arena and the West Monroe band played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodeo Cowboy's Association
Chester Crosby
West Monroe
Tom Whatley
Hugo
Okla
Whatley
Homer Todd
Ervin Denies Bias Claims In McCarthy Inquiry
Ervin says he did not bias his Senate committee action and wrote the Winston Salem Sentinel and Journal to explain his position. He repeats he would not vote to censure without hearings and due process and opposes censure without specific charges. The McCarthy matter stems from Sen Flanders urging censure with charges supported by Fulbright and Morse.
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Winchell
McCarthy
Winston Salem
N.C
Sentinel and Journal
Ervin
Senate
Flanders
Sen
R-Vi
Fulbright
D-Ark
Morse
Ind-Ore
Man Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of Brother-in-law
Henry Monager of Lake St John was jailed in Concordia parish over the fatal stabbing of his brother-in-law John Litt. Litt died while being transported to Ferriday hospital.
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Vidalia
Henry — Monager
Lake St. John
Concordia Parish
John Litt
Litt
Ferriday
Shreveport Air Reserve Group Set for Wednesday Meeting
Major Henry A. Coenen announces the 9798th Air Reserve Squadron weekly meeting in Shreveport at 7 pm on Wednesday. Attendees include the Shreveport Air Reserve Group staff and all members are urged to attend. Reservists may apply for the flight operations course and the administrative course starting October 6, 1954, by contacting M. Set. Pace at 621 Louisville Avenue or phone 2-6654.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Coenen
Air Reserve
Louisville Avenue
Air Reserve Group
Shreveport
Monroe
M.set. Pace
Whitehurst’s Career in Auto Trade Shifts Across Firms
Whitehurst began in the Ford system as field manager in 1937 based in New Orleans. He joined the Navy in 1942, returned as Monroe’s McCain-Richards manager in 1945, bought Bastrop Ford in 1950, led Jackson Motor Co. in 1953, then left Jackson to take a national Chrysler post.
Rhode Island General Assembly's 1647 Beginnings
The record notes that the first Rhode Island General Assembly met in 1647. It mentions river flood stages and a 24 hour stage change context alongside the historical assembly fact.
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Rhode Island General Assembly
Edna Brings Strong Winds. Bahama Passage Expected
Strong winds of 80 to 90 mph observed over a small area with gales extending 150 miles east semicircle and 50 miles west. Movement west-northwest at similar or faster pace likely, with intensification. Expected to enter central Bahamas tonight and near Nassau Andros area by Wednesday morning. Hurricane precautions urged for the Bahamas. southern Florida to stay alert for updates in the next 36 hours.
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Bahamas
Nassau Andro Island
Florida
U.S. and Soviet Tensions Rise Over Air Incident
The latest Cold War exchange centers on a U.S. plane violating Soviet airspace and opening fire as two Soviet fighters approached. Russia claims Red pilots were forced to return fire. The dispute also touches on UN council scheduling as Lodge seeks an early meeting while Urrutia hints at next week for discussion.
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U.S
Lodge
Urrutia
United States
Kremlin
U.N
School consultants to meet at Carroll High School
Parish School junior high consultant and State Elementary School Supervisor Thomas R. Landry will be held at Carroll High School. Consultants include L. L. Boykin from Southern University Alma Brown Grambling Miss Mabel Collette Mrs Margaret Colvin Dr Kara V. Jackson Johnsie Kell Russell Spann Ginn Publishing Irma Willard L. L. Kilgore among others.
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Thomas R. Landry
Carroll High School
Rr. L. L. Boykin
Southern University
Alma Brown
Gramblin College
Mabel] Collette
Margaret Colvin
Kara V. Jackson
Grambling College
Johnsie Kell
Russel Spann
Ginn Publishing Co
Irma Willard
L. L. Kilgore
Sheriff Seeks Trio on Forgery Charges in Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish Sheriff Department seeks three suspects on forgery counts, including a white couple tied to checks signed as Lloyd Napier and Junior Napier. The male suspect is 20 to 22, 5 feet 9, 145 pounds with blond hair. the female companion is about 18 or 19, 5 feet 3, 90 pounds, blond and fair. They may drive a maroon 1946 Mercury Tudor with Louisiana plate 361-817. Another suspect, L. C. Williams alias Pete Anderson, is 6 feet tall, 145 pounds, brown complexion with a bad left eye, accused of forging a local businessman's name. Authorities in Rayville and Richland Parish also seek the pair on forgery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Parish
Bailey Grant
Grant
Lloyd Napier
Sheriff Department
Junior Napier
Napier
Louisiana
Rayville
Richland
Noise of 150 Decibels Causes Human Ear Pain
A sound level measuring 150 decibels is sufficient to inflict pain in human ears, indicating extreme intensity beyond safe exposure limits. The figure underscores the danger of loud environments and supports guidelines for hearing protection.
Extradition Waived by Negro Held for Murder
Willie Williams a 54 year old Monroe Negro in parish jail on murder charges in Clarksdale Mississippi dating to 1933 signed a waiver of extradition and will be sent back to Clarksdale Williams was arrested after his wife said he shot the woman in 1933 and he had been indicted there in 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Williams
Monroe
Clarksdale
Miss
Hugh Tolbert
Williams
Anna
Cancer Society Education and Research Efforts Highlighted
The American Cancer Society outlines a three phase approach: ongoing research into cancer, provision of services to those affected, and continued educational efforts. The statement emphasizes personal impact and continued commitment to fight the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ACS
Waiver Signed By Escaped Convict Bailey
Escaped convict Hobbie Bailey 27 signed a waiver of extradition and will be returned to Talladega County Alabama authorities Sheriff Bailey Grant said Tuesday. Bailey was captured Sunday afternoon by Ouachita Parish sheriff department with state police and Jonesboro deputies after escaping from Talladega County Prison. He had been in Ward 7 since leaving Alabama and was on parole for auto theft. He was taken into custody on another charge and escaped while held. Alabama authorities have been notified and will return him to face charges.
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Hobbie Bailey
Talladega
Ala
Bailey Grant
Bailey
Ouachita Parish
Jonesboro
Talladega County
Alabama
Grant
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