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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1957

Page

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Gromyko to UN: Soviet union not an impassive observer

In a 112 hour policy speech at the United Nations, Andrei Gromyko denounced Western policy in the Middle East and urged the UN to condemn actions he said threaten regional and global security. He challenged U S charges about Turkey and Syria and proposed UN measures toward reconciliation and disarmament.

United Nations N.Y Andrei Gromyko U.N Soviet Union United States Middle East U. S Dulles Turkey Syria U.S Gromyko NATO Near Frank Aiken Ireland U. N Britain

Faubus Yields to Federal Injunction at Central High

In Little Rock on September 20 a federal district court injunction barred Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus from blocking integration at Central High School. Faubus announced surrender in a TV radio speech, ordering National Guard troops removed as soon as possible while vowing to appeal.

Arkansas National Little Rock Central High School Agaov Orval Faubus Faubus Central High Arkansas Nationa Guard Little Redl U.S Ronald N. Davies Judg Davies Judge Davies Arkansas Sherman T. Clinger Marion Johnson Sinc Eighth Clinger Orde Becau Faubus Speec Faubus Davie

Rain Storm Fails To Halt Horse Show In Bastrop

A heavy rain in Bastrop did not stop the 4th Annual Horse Show linked to the North Louisiana Cotton Festival. Judges sought cover as contestants from several states displayed blooded horses in walking mares, three gaited, and roadster classes with winners including Midnight of Shelby and Silver Silk.

Bastrop D. W. Garnier H. G. Ruffin Betty Clyde Ratcliff Eleanor Cammack Midnight Shelby Wallace Brandon D. E. Walmon Minden Sidney Moyton Jennings Marilyn Hendricks Shreveport David Crockett Buck Parsons Little Rock Spike Jones H. S. Rayner New Orleans Ladies’ Walking Horse R. V. van Horn Elizabeth Hampton Baton Rouge Jane Baker J. P. Frisco Estor Cates Bossier City W. A. Carter Magnolia, Ark

Princess Grace and Rainier Expect Second Heir

Monaco announces Princess Grace, formerly Grace Kelly, is pregnant with a second child due next March. Caroline, born Jan 23, would be displaced if a son is born. Caroline holds precedence among siblings and would inherit multiple titles if no brother appears.

Princess Grace Rainier Monte Carlo Monaco Grace Kelly Rainier III Caroline Louise Marguerite Caroline Grimaldi Grace

Weather outlook mirrors prior pattern with showers

The forecast calls for cloudy skies and scattered showers intact from the region. Yesterday’s high rose to 91 after Thursday peaked at 83 while the low held at 70. Arkansas and Louisiana share a weekend forecast of similar conditions with continued showers.

Arkansas Louisiana

Minden Airman Killed In Crash Near Shreveport

A 22 year old Minden air man Louis M. Taylor was killed when his car struck a Red Chute bridge abutment on state route 4 en route to his post at Barksdale Air Force Base. He died at Shreveport hospital with a wife and 21 month old daughter as survivors. his parents also from Minden.

Shreveport Minden Barksdale Air Force Base Louis M. Taylor Shreveport Hospital Taylor M. L. Brewer

Sibelius Dies In Helsinki At Age 91

Jean Sibelius famed Finnish composer died in Helsinki at 91 from a brain hemorrhage. He rose to fame with Finlandia and symphonies that defined Finnish music, with critics calling him among history’s greatest. He was born in Hameenlinna in 1865 and later used the name Jean.

Jean Sibelius Helsinki Finland Sibelius Finlandia Aiiola Beethoven Brahms Wagner Tuonela Hameenlinna Johan Julius Christian Janne Jean

Death Ends Long Reign of Haakon

Oslo dispatch: King Haakon VII, ruler of Norway for 52 years, died at 85 from a respiratory ailment after weeks of illness. Crown Prince Olav, 54, will become King Olav VI. Haakon, born 1872, led during independence in 1905 and WWII, notably refusing Hitler’s envoy’s demand and boosting Allied support.

Oslo Norway Haakon VII Haakon Olav Olav VI Diktat Charlottenlund Denmark Frederick VII Louise Sweden

Phone Walkout Threatens Broad Labor Revolt Over New Contract

A four day strike by 23 000 telephone equipment installers ended as service returned to normal in most areas. Leaders warned the proposed 13 2 cent hourly package could trigger a renewed walkout within 10 days. Union leaders in New York Indianapolis and Cleveland urged rejection of the deal.

New York District of Columbia John Flanagan Communications Workers of America Indianapolis CWA Kenneth A. Silvers Cleveland Ohio Christy Nicholas Western Electric Co American Telephone & Telegraph Co

Black students held after insulting LSU coed

Two Black men Leo Brown 23 and Alice Cummings 20 were booked on four charges for accosting and insulting a 20 year old white coed on LSU campus. They faced incident disturbing the peace obscenity and inciting civil unrest. Others involved were released after investigation. The incident began when the women was leaving the registrar’s office and their path was blocked. The campus security and city police were notified and the suspects claimed they sought construction work. The coed remained unidentified.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State University John Nick Brown Leo Brown Alice Cummings Brown Cummings LSU

Kilbourne directs murder charges in cleaver killings

In Clinton Louisiana District Attorney Richard Kilbourne directs murder charges against 22 year old Alfred Stahl of Melrose Park Illinois for hacking two fellow convicts to death with a meat cleaver.

Clinton Richard Kilbourne Alfred Stahl Melrose Park Ill

Ouachita Parish Board Expansion Denied by Attorney General

President Trousdale and eastside delegates sought to add eight members to the Ouachita parish School Board, bringing total seats to 24. Atty. Gen. Gremillion refused the move, saying Legislature had not established proper machinery to enact the expansion. The request followed a recent east west board split and argued Monroe’s population entitlement under parish representation law.

James H. Trousdale, Jr Ouachita Parish Atty Jack Gremillion Gremillion Earl K. Long Eastside Trousdale Louisiana Eastwest Twin Cities City of Monroe

Geologist Nichols Heads Civitan Talk on Local Giving

K. T. Nichols, in charge of United Givers campaign, spoke to the Civitan club at Hotel Frances. He outlined a plan to aid welfare and youth activities, with twelve beneficiary groups and a $208000 budget to raise the needed funds.

K. T. Nichols United Givers Civitan Club Hotel Frances Nichols

Unnamed devout Catholic woman keeps dawn visits at St Matthew's

A devoted Catholic woman, never missing daybreak at St Matthew's, reveals she had a key made to unlock the big church door and even gave a duplicate to a friend to ensure access for early worship. She notes she often prays with one or two other worshippers and spoke after a small group talk.

St. Matthew's Church

Can't Spend It Now Judge Says on Gold Bar Theft

London judge sentences John Kelly to eight years for stealing 600 gold bars worth about 10 thousand pounds. He claimed the money with him was only a day's winnings from horses. The judge stressed that proceeds from such crimes must not be enjoyed for a substantial period.

Lonndon John Kelly

Radar system can detect ballistic missiles under 70 chars

Air Force chiefGen Thomas White announced a new radar capable of detecting intercontinental ballistic missiles out to 3,000 miles and providing instant warning to U S cities and military centers. The system aims for near term operational use.

Washington Air Force Thomas JD. White White Defense Department Department Defense Orientation Association Pentagon USS

Southern Governors Meet Over Racial Issue With Faubus

Governors from the South plan a weekend conference in Atlanta and Sea Island to discuss the Arkansas crisis and civil rights, while some state party chairs threaten to move against national chairman Paul Butler for his stance on Faubus. Faubus himself is slated to preside over an industrial development discussion. The Arkansas episode looms large as governors prepare for private and public discussions amid rising tensions within the party.

Atlanta Arkansas Orval Faubus Georgia National Party Paul Butler Faubus Dixie Or Sea Island Brunswick

Girl 20 Talks After Year in Coma in New Orleans

In New Orleans Carolyn Chetta, 20, spoke for the first time since Sept. 10 1956 when accidentally shot by fiancé patrolman Joseph Beferon during a gun discharge while they inspected a prospective apartment. A charge of attempted murder was dismissed against Berger and he resigned from the force.

New Orleans Carolyn Chet New Joseph Be Feron Berger Poli Force

Community contact hours and department lines

The notice lists contact times from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on weekdays and noon Saturday to 8:00 a.m. Monday plus holidays. It provides phone lines for Editorial, Circulation, Classified, and Composing departments with their respective extensions FA 3-050 FA 3-172 FA 3-207 FA 3-366 FA 3-482.

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