West Virginia CIO Chief John B Easton Convicted
John B Easton, 71, president of the CIO in West Virginia, was found guilty of a sexual depravity crime by a Charleston jury and sentenced to one to ten years. He was released on a $5,000 bond until Oct 13 amid testimony from CIO allied officials praising him. The piece accuses Murray of selecting a criminal as a viceroy for California and implicates broader union leadership in bias and misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Easton
CIO
West Virginia
Charleston
Easton
Eugene A. Carter
State Federation of Labor of the
AF of L
al Villers
State Council of the
Paul Runsen
Philip Murray
United Steel Workers
Bill Blizzard
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Robert Edwards
CIO Coke and Chemical Workers
Murray
California
Tim, Flynn
Worcester
Mass
Massachusetts
Flynn
Princess Kathleen sinks after grounding off Alaska coast
The Canadian Pacific liner Princess Kathleen, flagship of its fleet, sank 18 miles north of Juneau after hitting a reef and cliff while sailing from Juneau to Skagway. Coast Guard aided rescue saved 415 aboard, with 307 passengers ashore and 118 crew officers. Firstmate and captain reported the incident as the ship listed and abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
Alaska
Canadian Pacific Lines
Graham O. Hughes
Kathleen
Skagway
Charles W. Savage
Hughes
Coast Guard
St Pauls Names New Church in Norfolk and Georgia
The Northside Methodist church adopted the permanent name St Pauls Methodist Church during yesterday morning service in the Georgia Tucker auditorium. One hundred eighty charter members signed up at the consecration service led by Rev B R Oliphint. A new Lexington school auditorium will host services beginning Sunday Sept 14. In Norfolk a hurricane wreck survivors tale emerges as two more Foundation Star crew rescued by USS Hollis, with 19 aboard the Emu en route to New York. The Cherokee and Emu plan to land survivors in Norfolk today as medical needs are reported, one seaman died in Charleston.
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Northside
Norfolk, Va
Foundation Star
Hollis
New York
Charleston
S. C
Coast Guard
Norfolk
Cape Hatteras
Cape Henry
Coast Guard Area
New York City
Three Negroes Held in HoldUp Near Carroll Vocational School
Two men, Charles Jackson Jr. and Arthur Gathright, both 20 and 22, and a juvenile, are confined in Ouachita Parish jail on $1,500 bond facing armed robbery charges. The incident occurred August 19 near Carroll Vocational School when they allegedly forced Willie Mondine to yield with a pistol at Richwood Road. Deputy Sheriff Dick Bell reported Willie cooperated as ordered.
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Ouachita Parish
Carroll Vocational School
Charles Jackson, Jr
Arthur Gathright
Meridian
Willie Mondine
Richwood Road
Dick Bell
Willie
Americans for Eisenhower forms fifth district push
A nationwide movement named Americans for Eisenhower aims to rally support for Eisenhower as national leader across the Atlantic to Pacific and Gulf to Canadian borders. In the Fifth Congressional district state chairman John Minor Wisdom announces two local leaders John S. Fox and Mrs. George Snellings. District headquarters for the Fifth district and Ouachita parish will open this week as a broad campaign unfolds via press and radio channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
Canadian
John Minor Wisdom
John S. Fox
Fifth District
George Snellings
Red Creek Management Area Created in Mississippi
Mississippi's first 85,000 acre controlled hunting area named Red Creek Management Area will operate with state and federal funding. More than 80 landowners in George, Stone, Harrison and Jackson Counties signed leases allowing state wildlife management. An extra permit at five checking stations is required beyond regular licenses.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Game and Fish Commission
George
Stone
Harrison
Carl Havard
Red Creek
Rolland Handley
Handley
U. S. Forest Service
International Paper Co
University of Mississippi and
Dantzler Lumber Co
Voters to Decide Fate of 34 Amendments to State Constitution
Baton Rouge AP. Louisiana voters will decide on 34 proposed amendments in the November general election. Secretary of State Wade Oetkin Jr. released the ballot order. Civil Service fire and police tops the list, followed by Farm Youth Loans authorizing loan guarantee aid. Other items include port, judicial districts, bonds, exemptions, taxation, and municipal powers, with specifics for each amendment outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce Oetin Jr
Civil Service
Robert Kennon
New Orleans
State Commission of Agriculture
Martin
Laton Rouge
Mississippi River
Dangerous Brahma Bull Escapes at West Monroe Auction
Announcement from West Monroe Livestock Auction says a highly dangerous gray Brahma bull escaped Sunday evening and is headed west. Searchers with guns and other weapons have no line on the animal. the public is warned not to attempt capture as it will attack. Call 35164 with sightings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
G Man excels in new field in government sleuthing
Former FBI figure Melvin Purvis directs a Senate probe into government manpower policies. Sen. Olin Johnston says Purvis found waste in military payrolls and that officers are sent to colleges to study law while trained lawyers in uniform remain unused. Savings for taxpayers are projected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B. Harkinson
Washington
Melvin H. Purvis
FBI
Olin D. Johnston
D-Sc
G-man
Purvis
Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Johnston
Army Navy
Air Forces
Iran Squabble Persists as Mossadegh Rebuffs Offer
Iran Premier Mossadegh rejects the latest British American plan to resolve the Anglo Iranian oil dispute calling it inequitable and impracticable but hints at a possible court settlement. He spoke at a news conference and has convened parliament to respond while aides meet British envoy Middleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehran
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Mossadegh
George Middleton
Di'attaires
Anglo-Iranian Oil Co
Police report three burglaries in Monroe over weekend
Monroe police logged three burglaries. Mary Fairly at 407 Huldon Lane reported three rings and cash stolen from her purse while at Star Washateria Friday. T L Lasgone at 2005 DeSiard said six used auto radiators, valued at $90, were stolen from his wrecking yard through a front window. R B Johnson at 610 Washington reported another purse theft with a $68 billfold taken after a rear entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Mary Fairly
Huldon Lane
Woman suffers shoulder break in highway crash
A 37 year old Oklahoma City woman Beatrice M Deal remained hospitalized at St Francis after a Sunday morning collision on Highway 80 La Fouche. George Ewing 42 of Loch Lomand was arrested on charges of driving under the influence causing personal injury and property damage. His bond set at 500. Ewing's truck struck the rear of Mrs Deal's car sending them through the railing but both vehicles stayed from the bayou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
St. Francis
la Fouche
Beatrice M. Deal
George Ewing
Loch Lomand
Ewinge
Cline Aligns With City Officials On Water Rates
Commissioner Frank X. Cline says he was in town all day Saturday and attended a Bernstein park picnic. He states full agreement with a Sunday statement by Mayor John E. Coon and Commissioner Wayne Huckaby on water rates and would have signed it if present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank X. Cline
Finance and Utilities
Bernstein Park
Cline
John E. Coon
Wayne Huckaby
Egypt’s Naguib forms Cabinet to speed reforms
Major General Mohammed Naguib, new Egyptian premier, convened the first Cabinet meeting to push reforms pledged after his weekend rise to power. The Army swiftly consolidated control, arresting 47 leading politicians and royal confidants, including former Premiers Hilaly and Abdel Hadi, ex-Interior Minister Eddin, and princes Halim, as the new premier vowed swift action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Egypt
Mohammed Naguib
Farouk
Aly Maher
Ahmed Hilaly
Ibrahim Abdel Hadi
Fuad Serag Eddin
Eddin
Dragnet
Abbas Halim
Said Halim
Abdullah Sadek
Mostafa Sadek
Narriman
Monroe council pledges careful review of water bills
In a special Monday session Monroe officials signed a statement assuring citizens that complaints about water and light rate increases will be carefully investigated and adjusted where possible. Mayor John E Coon and Commissioners Frank X. Cline and Wayne Huckaby urged residents to submit concerns and noted prior bond financing and rate adjustments aimed at improving water and electric facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
John E Coon
Frank X. Cline
Wayne Huckaby
Ford, Bacon & Davis
Winnsboro Auto Fatality Claims Young Driver
Winnsboro, Sept 8 Special An early morning crash on highway 15 near Winnsboro killed Earl E. Goodman 20. The car veered into a telephone pole, rolled seven times. Goodman died at 3 30 p m in a Winnsboro clinic. Passengers Isaac Eley and Kenneth Chapman escaped with minor injuries. Town Marshal Jess Hodges led the investigation. Funeral held Monday at Chase Baptist Church with burial in Chase Cemetery. Goodman leaves parents four brothers and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnsboro
Earl E. Goodman
Highway 15
Goodman
Cleve Goodman Sr
Chase
Reggie
Cleve Jr
Bobby Goodman
Walter Goodman
Springhill
Richard Miles
True Loftin
Jewel Kramer
Monroe
Renie Goodman
Miss America Goes On Tour 1953
Neva Jane Langley 19 year old Miss America 1953 launches a whirlwind personal appearance tour from Atlantic City. She is 5 feet 6 inches tall, 118 pounds with measurements 35 23 35 and aims to boost earnings beyond the $5,000 scholarship. Her first official appearance is Reading State Fair. In Irvington another pageant winner Mrs Eve lyn Joyce Schenk Crowned Miss America 1953 in a related note.
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Atlantic City
J. Bae
Neva Jane Langley
Neva
Reading
Irvington
Here
Evelyn Joyce Schenk
Pela
Asbury
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Canadian Pacific
E.E. Goodman
S. Carolina
ST. Paul's
Northside Organization
L. Slade Brown
Frank Breese
Gene Demary
O. M. Fletcher
Claude Gilliland
H. C. Mayo Sr
L. D. Ritter
W. H. Rivers
Zell Smith
Milton and
Saratoga Streets
New Jersey
Raat
Sheriff's
First City Court of
Pontchartrain
Jefferson Parish
Mossadegh Hints
Britain
United States
Louisiana
Casis
Earl Goodman
Miss America
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