Sulzberger Moscow Trip Details Tie to Red Cross Plan
Westbrook Pegler reports on Arthur Hays Sulzberger and James Reston of the New York Times journey to Moscow during the war. Admiral Standley confirms Roosevelt-ordered visas and the Red Cross role, with Reston acting as secretary. The piece notes Stalin's questions and Standley’s assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hays
Sulzberger
Moscow
James Reston
New York Times
Reson
Washington
The
Times
William Harrison Standley
International Red Cross
Reston
Standley
Roosevelt
Arthur Sulzberger
Soviet Union
Roy Howard
Howard
Red Cross
Roy
Stalin
Convicts Shot to Death in NYC Police Shootout
Two escaped convicts from Kentucky were killed in a hail of gunfire after fleeing through Pennsylvania toward New York City. Detective Philip Lamonica died of chest wounds, and Detective Nicholas Cotter was seriously wounded. One accomplice, Elmer Schuer of Chicago, was captured. The trio had escaped from Lewisburg federal prison on September 10 and robbed a Bronx bank of $12,870 after stealing weapons from a Bronx gun store.
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New York
Pennsylvania
New York City
Joseph Nolen
Ballard
Harlan County
Philip Lamonica
Nicholas Cotter
Elmer Schuer
Chicago
Lewisburg
Nolen Brothers
Scranton
Big City
Schuer
Bronx
Ter
Stevenson Demands Taft Hartley repeal as spiteful act
NEW YORK AP Gov Adlai E Stevenson urged repeal of the Taft Hartley labor law at the AFL national convention saying it is spiteful and has become a symbol of dissension. He rejected Eisenhower’s claims of support for arbitration and accused him of backing compulsion through court injunctions. Stevenson pressed for Labor Department expansion and rebutted Republican charges of labor captivity while contrasting Eisenhower’s two proposed changes with broader reform.
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New York
Adlai E. Stevenson
American Federation of Labor
Labor Department
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Stevenson
AFL
Wayne
Morse
Columbia University
Passman Will Seek Contract For I. C.
Monroe police arrest 22 year old O C Fletcher for burglary on South Third street after he fled a residence, taking a wallet and cash. Fletcher, released from Angola in June, has a prior record of 18 burglaries and served time before his 1952 discharge. Otto E B Bassman, congressman for the Fifth district, travels from Washington to press for a renewal of the Illinois Central contract amid fears of service cuts affecting Pullman, express, passenger, and mail trains and possible disruption for Louisiana routes and commerce.
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Monroe
South Third Street
Fletcher
Fourth District Court
Miss
Otto EB. Bassman
Fifth
Washington
Paseman
Commerce Commission
Public Service Commissions
Illinois Central
Neville High Band booster meeting planned for Tuesday
A large turnout is expected for Neville High School band booster meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m to elect officers and map support for the year. A prior gathering at 505 Grenmar discussed fundraising and coordinating with the school music department and board to boost the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville High School
Paul J. Newman
Grenmar
E. E. Lawson
L. N. Wadell
J. H. Seagin, Jr
Dan Altici
George Phillips
G. L. Morgan
James Phillips
Paul Newman
Vance Odom
Floyd Martin
Monroe City
John W. Davis
Neville Band
Newman
The
Gener
Neville
Navy
Marine
Air Force
Capt Brantley Rites Tuesday for Monroe Fire Captain
Captain Joseph Columbus Brantley 51 longtime Monroe fire department member died at his brother’s home in West Monroe. He served since 1919 and was named captain in 1925. Survived by wife Benie Martell Crain Brantley a daughter LaVerne Wright and several siblings. Funeral at Trinity Baptist West Monroe at 1 p m Tuesday with burial at Fellowship Cemetery Sikes. Pallbearers listed.
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Joseph Columbus Brantley
Monroe
West Monroe
Fire Department
Benie Martell Crain Brantley
LaVerne Wright
Shreveport
Jacob Wetzel
Winslow
Ariz
D. D. Wade
F. J. Seal
Fellowship Baptist Cemetery
Sikes
Peters Funeral Chapel
A. S. Johnston
R. L. Frantom
J. F. Pizarre
A. T. Brown
P. A. Snider
J. W. Faler
Two Accused Of Armed Robbery In Ouachita Parish
Ouachita parish sheriff and city detectives with a Richland parish deputy arrested two Monroe men on armed robbery charges. Arthur C. Lewis and Garrend Delany, both about 25, are held in Richland parish jail. They allegedly picked up M. P. Payne and robbed him of $185 after pistol threats. most money recovered.
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Ouachita Parish
Payne
Chaplin Says He Will Return to Cherbourg
Charlie Chaplin told reporters aboard the Queen Elizabeth that he intends to go back to the United States despite a U S warning he may be barred from returning. He described himself as an artist without political convictions and said democracy allows private opinion. Chaplin noted he never sought U S citizenship and criticized super-patriotism as dangerous.
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Cherbourg
le Chaplin
U. S
America
United States
Chaplin
London
England
Harry Crocker
Marines land at Cape Grewen to lift besieged force
About 500 U S Marines from Camp Lejeune stormed ashore at Cape Grewen Denmark to relieve a besieged land force as NATO Mainbrace naval operation unfolds. The first wave hit at 4 35 p m after weather delays. A collision between HMS Eagle and the Dutch destroyer Van Galen and a stray Russian merchant ship hampered the action.
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Seaw
Denmark
U. S
NATO
Camp le Jeune
N. C
Cape Grewen
Skaw
Mainbrace
Scotland
Britain
HMS Eagle
van Galen
Miners Return 10 Pits Today After New Pact
Northern soft coal miners cheered a new contract feared to avert a strike. The agreement with the Bituminous Coal Producers Association raises daily wages by 1.90 to 18.25 and requires operators to pay 40 cents per ton to the UMW welfare fund, up from 30 cents. Union leaders hail it as a major victory as miners head back to work on Monday morning.
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Pittsburgh
Northern
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Harry L. Moses
Bituminous
UMW
Lewis
Alfred Cavalcante
Uniontown
Robena Mine
U. S. Steel Co
Robena
Cavalcante
John A. Busarello
UMW District 16
America
Solons Plan Poll to Push Special Session in Louisiana
Twenty one Louisiana lawmakers met in Opelousas to vote to circulate a petition among the 139 legislators asking the governor to call a special session. Gov. Kennon has refused. They aim to reconsider constitutional amendments granting departments boards status, part of the anti big spending push.
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Opelousas
Louisiana
Robert Kennon
Spe
Kennon
Edward Pavy
Monroe
Ponchatoula
South
Allies Retake Important Hill
Allied forces recaptured an Eastern Front hill after 15 hours of fighting northeast of the Punchbowl as U N troops shift pressures from the Western Front. Sabre jets engaged MiGs 15s, with four damaged and one possibly destroyed, boosting September MIG kills to at least 51. Capt Robinson Risner became the 20th U S jet ace. Chinese casualties were about 590 killed and 679 wounded. A Chinese counterattack was anticipated as troops dug in.
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Seoul
U. N
U. S. Fifth Air Force
Air Force
Old Baldy
First Chest Report Meeting Set for Tuesday Noon
Twin City Community Chest campaign announces a Tuesday noon luncheon at the Hotel Virginia Cameo room. David C. Silverstein and C. D. Moe Adams urge all division leaders, board members, and volunteers to attend and bring any available first solicitation results for a one hour 15 minute check-up. Reservations to Virginia Hotel campaign office by 5 PM Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin City
Virginia
Silverstein
Nixon to detail finances in radio TV appeal
Sen Richard Nixon announced plans for a dramatic radio television report to explain his 18000 expense fund and disclose his personal financial history. He said he would continue the Western tour and inform President Eisenhower, who agreed the approach was proper. Democrats demanded resignation, while some Republicans feared political fallout.
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Morrie Landsberg
Portland
Ore
Richard Nixon
Voters of America
California
Gen
Eisenhower
Nixon
Four Monroe firms added to Red Feather honor roll
Four more Monroe firms Saul Adler Garage Gordon Cummings Insurance Charlies Institute and Bish Mathis Institute joined the Red Feather drive honor roll. Chairman David Silverstein said firms meet quotas or gifts and employee pledges equal a day’s pay, with talks offered at campaign headquarters by calling 3-8668 2-1913 or 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Red Feather
Saul Adler Garage
Gordon Cummings Insurance Agency
Bish Mathis Institute
Charlies’ Case
David C. Silverstein
General Campaign
Mr. Silverstein
Report on Ulcer Operation That Leaves Ulcer To Heal
A new operation removes 75 percent of the stomach taking away the upper stomach part that produces acid. With the cause gone the ulcer heals itself and new ulcers seem unlikely. The bottom stomach and its valve are preserved, along with the nerve that controls the valve. Quick stomach emptying can cause weakness weight loss and heart palpitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton L. Blakeslee
Science
New York
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Jimmy Reston
Detective
Adlai
Adlai, Jr
U. S. Marine Corps
Quantico
Marine Corps
Korea
Passman
I. C
Angola
O. C. Fletcher
South Second
Friends of Neville High
Capt. Brantley
Richland Parish
France
Denmark Beach
Solons
George A. McArthur
James Machine Works
2. S. H. Kress Company
Hill Lumber & Supply
Three Way Finance Company
Community Chest Office
Coney Island Sandwich Shop
Drouet Drug Store
Saul Adler
Charlies Cafe
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