Colonel Fleming Free Moment Ends Four Months Custody
The verdict announced marked the colonel's first freedom since May 19 when he was seized at Ft. Leonard Wood. He had been in custody at Ft. Sheridan for four months as the court proceedings concluded. Col. Fred C. Dyer presided and Col. George Anderson verified the findings as proper.
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Ft. Sheridan
Fleming
Fred C. Dyer
Indianapolis
Col
George Anderson
Anderson
Col. Dyer
Reds Aim Continued From First Page
A fragment describes a radio broadcast where a new voice speaks flawless American and reads news in a similar style to the American broadcast. The news content includes routine production reports and other dull details heard on 935 kilocycles.
Propaganda items read on Radio Moscow broadcasts
The article notes that some broadcasts from Communist sources mix agriculture and economies with clearly slanted framing under Western datelines. It points out these items present propaganda, with Radio Moscow identifying itself and inviting listener suggestions at the end.
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Washington
Radio Moscow
Governor Kennon Honored With Statewide Testimonial
Texas Governor Allen Shivers to be principal speaker as governors from several states attend the tribute to Governor Kennon. Chairman Levy urges citizens of Louisiana to join in paying tribute at the event continued from the Phat Page.
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Louisiana
United States
Texas
Allen Shivers
Levy
Kennon
West Monroe considers annexing McGuire Splane and Sunshine Heights
The mayor and board propose annexing three suburban additions into West Monroe to access city services and fund water and fire facilities through a bond issue. Opponents cite current service adequacy and note sewer and street provisions are missing. Ultimately residents of the additions decide their fate, with no city-imposed forced annexation.
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Board of Aldermen
West Monroe
McGuire and Splane Additions
Sunshine Heights
Lawmakers Move to Reconsider Firearm Registration Bill
Senate and House actions focused on routine motions as measures are reconsidered. The house is expected to table motions today and decide which bill to forward to the governor. The House approved a firearms registration bill and sent it to the Senate after previously defeating it but keeping the measure alive.
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Senate
House
Legislature Amends Bill on Shotgun Registration and Pay Raise
The House amended and passed a bill to end registration for shotguns with barrels 18 inches or longer. Attorney General J. P. Coleman ruled the House violated the state constitution by voting itself a seven dollar per day expense raise last week. Rep. Charles Jacobs of Bolivar County introduced the resolution. Coleman said the constitution forbids altering legislator compensation during the session in which such an alteration is ordered.
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Atty
J. P. Coleman
Charles Jacobs
Bolivar County
Coleman
LSU Professor Critics Louisiana Tax Burden Policy
LSU Professor of local government Dr. Ross argues that state government has absorbed most tax sources not pre empted by the federal government and exploited them to the limit. He notes Louisiana has had the highest state tax in the nation for three years but cites 34 states with higher combined tax loads per capita. He contends public opinion overstates Louisiana's total tax burden.
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Ross
Louisiana
LSU
Union leader signals labor unity amid CIO tensions
Donald McDonald denies plans with John L. Lewis and Dave Beck to form a third major union. He criticizes current methods, warns CIO’s role, and asserts USW will not abandon its CIO investment of 17 million plus 1.7 million PAC funds, insisting on senior partnership.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Ind
Dave Beck
AFL Teamster
CIO
McDonald
USW
Political Action Committee
River Stages Show 24 Hour Change in Stage Readings
River measurements report a 24 hour stage change with updates yesterday. Officials monitor river levels and safety conditions as water rises and falls along the main channel.
Herd-Counting Time In Louisiana Arrives Again
Louisiana prepares for the five yearly cattle census as census takers from Baton Rouge and Monroe visit farms statewide. The 1950 figures showed 1,284,616 cattle on Louisiana farms, with 30,202 steers and bulls, while national totals reached 76,700,000 cattle. The report traces longhorn history from 1493 to modern rail transport.
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Washington
New Orleans
Sam
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Monroe
Pelican
Columbus
Bureau of the Census
President critiques federal power plan during McNary dam visit
In remarks on federal control of natural resources the President warned against a nationwide monopoly while praising local participation. He faced political overtones at the McNary dam event with Sen. Guy Cordon by his side and mixed Republican reactions in Oregon.
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White House
McNary Dam
Oregon
Guy Cordon
Richard N. Neuberger
Eisenhower
Golf Greats Hogan Jones and Anderson Tie U.S. Open Wins
Ben Hogan Bob Jones and Willie Anderson each captured four U.S. Open titles in a historic stretch marking their dominance. Hogan and Jones dominated the early era while Anderson later matched the record with pivotal championship victories.
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Ben Hogan
Bob Jones
Willie Anderson
Anti Monopoly Move Targets TVA Power Switch
J D Stietenroth, former secretary treasurer of Mississippi Power and Light, charged that MP&L and Arkansas Power & Light overcharge customers to benefit Middle South, the holding company for MP&L and LP&L plus Louisiana Power & Light and New Orleans Public Service. He was dismissed by the MP&L board after 26 years with the company, fueling calls for an investigation into the Dixon Yates deal and privatization of TVA power for Atomic Energy Commission use.
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J. D. Stietenroth
Mississippi Power & Light
Dixon-Yates
Mp&l
Arkansas Power & Light
Middle South
Louisiana Power & Light
New Orleans Public Service, Inc
Stietenroth
Flaming Riot at Prison Sparks Fears of Escape
Prison officials report a riot at the Cass County facility sparked by a small group from the maximum security BE hall. William Garrett, 20, serving a four year grand larceny term, and William Delapp, 19, Seattle, Washington, are central figures being questioned. Fires smolder in ruined buildings as guards investigate how escape was attempted.
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St. Loui
William Garrett
Cass County
Whitecotton
BE Hall
Willam Delapp
Seattle
Wash
Delapp
First Mayflower Ashore Mystery Remains Unsolved
No record confirms who first stepped ashore from the Mayflower in 1620, leaving the exact identity of the landing pioneer unresolved and debated among historians and enthusiasts. The absence of definitive evidence keeps the moment shrouded in legend rather than fact.
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