25 Sep 1959
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1959
Page
1
Brown describes aid from white residents to his family in Negros. He notes white families helped through hardship as he prepares to return to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Jackson and weighs another weight loss.
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla UPI The pad test explosion destroyed America s newest moon rocket delaying lunar plans by at least a month with no substitute ready immediately. A new Atlas Able may not fly until early November with options including Thor Able under consideration as scientists plan the next moon rocket after setbacks.
Senators Javits and Celler opposed Leibowitz and urged integrating recent migrants noting they are needed for hard chores. A Puerto Rican civic ad claimed low delinquency among New York’s 630000 residents, with a quarter born in the city. In the Bronx, 19 youths are held on bail totaling 260000 after a planned vengeance clash between gangs left one leader dead. magistrate Gladwin criticized the high bonds as wartime excess.
Fourteen drivers were charged with reckless driving, ten fined. five with licenseless operation got 30 day jail terms or 20 days plus $50 fines. Three others fined $25, 10 days. one plea not guilty to license charge with trial set. Judge Garrett warns stricter licensing and cites past accidents.
Olin Evans of West Monroe spoke to the Monroe Rotary Club urging international goodwill. Rotary District 619 governor highlighted over $3 million in special study grants awarded over 12 years for study in 67 countries to students traveling abroad.
Sen William Rainach and two gubernatorial running mates launched a stumping tour in Bernice Farmerville and Sterlington. He attacked rival candidates over segregation asserting he alone supports states rights while others opposed it. Also on stage were Cy Courtney and Joe D Waggoner. Rainach listed Saturday stops in Columbia Olla Tullos Jena and Pollock.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev meets with U.S. officials at the Embassy, praising a longer potential trip for President Eisenhower. The visit includes a 1 p.m. appointment at Anderson House, a 35-person guest list, and a duckling burgundy repast as leaders exchange smiles and photos.
Evan Harney of Owyhee Nev says he was arrested for drunkenness after a friend advised using alcohol to treat a spider bite. He told the court it took too much and the judge released him with orders to seek hospital treatment.
Firefighters found Dannie Kay Modi sette dead in the back yard frame house and eight month old Sandy Modi sette died later at Crossett hospital from extensive burns. Annie Mae Modi sette, a widow, was at work when the blaze started. The fire occurred in Nanny Goree's yard where the children were cared for. Police investigation underway.
Thelma Eaton, 29, posing as a man, jailed in Ouachita Parish after being arrested by Louisiana troopers for lack of a driver’s license and forgery tied to a Houston case. She was booked as Joe C. Wilson and sentenced to 10 days plus a $25 fine. Houston authorities later filed a detainer.
John Carson Jones 84 of Pioneer died in a Monroe nursing home Thursday night after a long illness. Funeral services tentatively set for Prospect Baptist Church in Duck Hill Mississippi at 2 30 Saturday afternoon. Interment to follow Prospect Baptist Cemetery. Survivors include four sons and five daughters plus siblings and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed include J C Carlton Milton Carlton Charles Jones Eugene Robinson Jimmy Robinson Franklin Robinson. Funeral home Kidder Cox of Oak Grove to transport body.
The Tablet accuses Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev of using God and Bible quotes to appease Christians, saying such remarks appear mocking and ill advised to the Christian world. The Roman Catholic newspaper warns the approach may backfire.
State Sen. Alvin Stumpf of Gretna withdrew from his re election bid citing medical advice. He served in the House from 1932 to 1943 and has been in the Senate since then. His withdrawal leaves eight candidates in District 10 race across Jefferson St Charles and St John parishes.
Montreal city officials set aside the economy to authorize Chief Assessor Camille R. Godin to attend the National Association of Assessing Officers conference in Philadelphia next month. He was to deliver a speech and receive an award, leading councillors to reverse their earlier decision.
Observers weigh whether China could launch a space vehicle on its anniversary with Soviet aid. Dismissals note China’s limited current capability, while experts warn disarmament issues and accidental war risks rise as Beijing probes atomic weapon options with or without Moscow’s direct help.
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