14 Sep 1960
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1960
Page
1
A political report notes Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey leading the Democratic field with a strong margin while an unnamed Republican contender trails, indicating Humphrey's continued strength in early primary results.
Residents in the West Monroe dump area complain of flies blamed for health risks. The Police Jury urged the State Health Department to spray the dump where Mayor J Allan Norris faced charges. Ward 5 offered using the dump in Ward 5 but Norris cited cost to haul garbage there. Ward 1 juryman F G Stoddard motioned to act with Hamm backing it. The dump lies outside city limits on Toby Bancroft property.
Jurors led by Ward 3 member Tom Hicks support measures including state takeover of maintenance on Okaloosa Road and Cadeville to Jonesboro Road. Ward 10 juryman L A Formy granted blacktop work and C A Kincaid approved gravel pit option in his ward. The Police Jury also acts on school access, library board appointments, ad tabling, sewer district expansion, Hog Bayou projects, and a gasoline bid of 0.203 per gallon from Northeast Louisiana Wholesale Oil and Gas.
The Moscow protest centers on U S restrictions seen as prejudicing the international atmosphere as Khrushchev is expected to argue the issue. The U S. S. R. says the move is unfriendly and hinders the Soviet delegation's normal work at its five story Park Avenue mansion with offices and reception rooms.
Press secretary Hagerty signaled a shift in policy as Eisenhower planned to address the United Nations with specific proposals. The president rejected delving into invective and propaganda and stressed not debasing the UN. He was set to speak before the General Assembly, with plans outlined for a formal address.
Fall registration at Northeast Louisiana State College runs through tomorrow with alpha order check in and division head guidance for cardholders. Monroe Rotary hears from Sen. Adcock and Att. Snellings on party conventions with Q&A. Lt. Col. William W. Trimble, son of Mrs. Charles Street, promoted in the U S Air Force and stationed in Iceland. Memorial for James Sumrall dedicated at Trinity Methodist Alexandria. Grand daughter of Mrs. Frank Boyd to appear on NBC It Could Be You Thursday. Deanne Keeler from San Diego touring Hollywood for the program.
Vice Chief William J. Taylor of Burbank California was elected president Tuesday of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, succeeding Arthur H. Lintelman of Baytown Texas.
Miss Fleming and Donna Gilligan describe the Electra crash at New York airport. They freed a slightly sprung exit, guided passengers to ground, and fled as flames rose. Witnesses noted burned hair on some men and green flames near the cabin door.
Foresters from many nations travel by bus to tour International Paper Co in Bastrop Texas then proceed toward Alexandria and Columbia Louisiana visiting the Louisiana Forestry Commission tree nursery and other mills. They come from Argentina New Zealand Mexico Liberia Surinam Uruguay Australia England Sweden Brazil Russia Venezuela Gabon and more after the Fifth World Forestry Congress in Seattle. They left Seattle days ago and will end with a New Orleans stop Saturday.
Dr Heller discusses the search for cancer causes and vaccines, noting vaccines are not imminent but possible in a lifetime. He foresees 1 to 3 drugs may permanently arrest some cancers, while chemical food additives pose dilemmas about human cancer risk under certain conditions.
The Interstate Commerce Commission added eight south Louisiana parishes Avoyelles Evangeline Oberville Lafayette Pointe Coupee West Baton Rouge St. Landry and the northern St. Martin to drought area status for cheaper rail shipments of livestock feed. Nine other southeast parishes were classified previously at Gov. Davis's request.
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