14 Sep 1959
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1959
Page
1
Soviet space effort hailed as Lunik capsule reportedly touched down on the moon with the craft aimed accurately toward the lunar surface. The report notes broad applause and anticipation ahead of Khrushchev’s scheduled visit.
A local blurb mentions S L Warner of Kelly selling farm property in Monroe News World classifieds and a curious reply from Curaciva Chile. The rest reports Soviet rocket launch claims with Tass notes and a moon landing, praising Khrushchev as Eisenhower readies visits.
Brooklyn residents participate in a boycott protesting city actions on school services and funding. The story notes transfers and patterns of neighborhood segregation amid tensions over public publications and continued class disruptions.
The Ouachita parish sheriff is conducting an inquiry to determine if any items were stolen from the club. A window was forced at the building, and officers recovered about $53 from the cash register.
Leake County Atty. Joe Barnett said a 7-year-old girl was attacked and a 14-year-old boy was charged with rape. The teenager, a neighbor, was released on $500 bond awaiting the November grand jury action. The penalty for rape in Mississippi is life imprisonment or death by gas chamber.
Ike aims to present a sober agenda with Khrushchev on many issues including disarmament Berlin and Germany while Soviet propaganda builds expectations. Senators plan a tea with Khrushchev to probe his mindset as Eisenhower cautions against miracles and seeks specific progress.
Italian Communist and non Communist unions announce a 46 hour nationwide miners strike for September 21 and 22 unless new contract negotiations resume.
Nixon urged a quick rebuttal to Khrushchev arguing peaceful coexistence as Communist styled two worlds with a wall of hate. He endorsed peaceful competition in production and spiritual and material life, urging Americans to stay true to freedom and face future competition with confidence.
Senate rejected multiple cuts to foreign aid and development loans, including 190 million military aid and 50 million economic aid proposals. A 500 million development loan fund for next year was also defeated. The session ended with a civil rights dispute and a January 6 adjournment date set to convene Congress next year.
Governor Long pledged continued help for Monroe and West Monroe as candidates and aides gathered in the tight governor’s race. Rumors swirled that Shelby Jackson would run, with Ben Holt as running mate, while Morrison campaigned in Krotz Springs and defended his record. Other contenders assailed rivals over governance, taxes, education, and segregation with remarks at various towns.
University of Michigan astro physicist Prof. Fred T. Haddock questioned Russia's moon shot claim as propaganda. He doubted verifiable proof and cited possible concealed equipment and unreliable signaling.
In New York, Vice President Richard M. Nixon, addressing the American Dental Association, praised former President Truman and the Democratic Party. He cited commonalities with Truman, such as piano playing, and credited Truman and Democrats for backing Eisenhower's Berlin policy.
A military communique from Vientiane reports large-scale guerrilla movements by the Pathet Lao in a wedge shaped area 30 to 35 miles north and east of Sam Neua between Laos and North Vietnam. No fighting followed as patrols withdrew after spotting rebels.
State audit details questionable expenses from the sheriff office including a $900 Denver trip for two prisoners return with Deputy Otis Penny, hotel meals, and a $77.25 Motel De Ville bill. It notes $3,390.89 in long distance calls, largely to Shreveport, and questions the propriety of spending two days in New Orleans on a return trip.
President Nixon cautioned that Soviet moon shot setbacks could be misrepresented by signals. A Doppler shift near the moon would be hard to fake, though he would not disclose sources. He urged calm, calling the venture nothing to get hysterical about.
In Berkeley a parking lot outside St. Mark's Episcopal Church is reserved for churchgoers on Sundays and open to the public on other days. A sign at the coin slot reads Lest ye forget parking 3 hours 25 cents.
Deadline nears as six bid for the post with incumbent Lawrence Gibbs among them. Police Jury sees L. J. Gaston and Irvin W. Kilpatrick as finalists, with many incumbents and newcomers listed for wards across the parish. Justice of the peace and constable races add further contenders in ward 9, ward 2, and ward 6.
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