28 Sep 1954
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1954
Page
1
Mrs. W. H. Works of West Monroe is seriously ill in New Orleans receiving treatment. She will be pleased to receive letters at her New Orleans address 3602 St. Charles Avenue.
The 9798th air reserve squadron holds its weekly meeting at squadron headquarters 621 Louisville avenue Wednesday at 7 00 p m. Capt Mike John Jr local reserve officer and author of Think Spiritually will speak on You re Sitting on Dynamite Major Henry A Coenen commanding officer reminds reservists the officers and airmen administrative course begins October 6 1954 and to apply by contacting M Stt Pace at 621 Louisville avenue phone 2 6654 He notes flight operations course remains open to rated officers and attendance is requested by all squadron members.
A six member committee led by Sen. Watkins labeled McCarthy's conduct unworthy excusable reprehensible. The report centers on his handling of witness Zwicker before the Investigations subcommittee, touching off broader criticisms within the Senate.
September notices reveal final arrangements for a squadron barbecue to be held Saturday October 2 1954 at the American Legion Home. The event aims to bring together unit members and families for fellowship and community gathering.
Report accuses McCarthy of questioning General's honesty, prompting a Senate division on censure or rejection. Supporters and opponents emerge, with many leaning toward censure while a bloc remains noncommittal, signaling a tense prelude to a possible vote.
Attlee argues in a British Labor speech that Germany must not be left unarmed to prevent a Nazi revival, while warning arms are needed to defend Western Europe until Soviet Russia changes its stance. He stresses Western defense remains essential amid an armed Communist world.
The Beauregard Pine Orange North 16th and Hudson Lane city council approved a regional Civil Defense partnership with the state employment division. It awarded five new General Motors city buses and accepted Moore Electric Co relocation work with final payment due. Robinson Construction won the sewer additions bid of 23975. Monroe Hardware bid 8840.32 for transformers. Commissioner Cline to study drive in payment of fines and bills amid Atlanta drive ins reported successful.
The French premier reiterates his plan for German rearmament at Strasbourg and the unity of the free world hinges on decisions made here. An afternoon session between the United States Britain France and Germany follows the opening meeting to discuss restoring German sovereignty.
Survivors recount the Toyo Maru disaster as a typhoon capsized the ferry near harbor. Most dead were Americans from the 99th Field Artillery Battalion and their dependents, with several missionaries aboard. Second mate Kyoji Abe blamed officers for underestimating the storm and warned of conflicting warnings.
Pro segregation forces in Milford Delaware press for a boycott of the integrated school at a Lincoln mass meeting with an estimated 750 in attendance. Leaders urge parents to keep children home while NAACP urged sympathy strikes. Officials consider ousting the superintendent and high school principal amid ongoing turmoil.
The State Police shuttered gambling activities including church bingo and raffles over a year ago under Superintendent Francis Grevemberg. Gov. Kennon supported the measure while Grevemberg was away. Sheriff Doucet released three farmers after affidavits were filed with City Judge Lee Mizzi.
The General Assembly cannot compel presbyteries to vote by a set date on the union with the Northern and United Presbyterian Churches. Southern Presbyterian votes show many negative results so far, with several presbyteries reporting against merger and others not required to disclose full tallies.
Louisiana State University report shows an 6.6 percent drop in August business activity from a year ago, with all six index series down. Consumption of industrial electric power fell 11.8 percent, crude petroleum production down 9.7 percent, and department store sales down 5 percent, while department store sales and petroleum manufacturing sales rose over July. Unemployment compensation payments rose 81.6 percent, offsetting some gains.
Bert Lytell 59, prominent stage actor and silent film star, died at Roosevelt Hospital New York after a hospital stay of ten days following surgery. Born in New York City to a theatrical family, he began on stage at age three and appeared in1917 in The Lone Wolf, later leading Wolf film series and directing several movies. His stage work included Good Bye Again Ten Mini Alibi The Second Man Margin For Error and Lady In The Dark with Gertrude Lawrence. His last Broadway show was I Like It Here in 1946.
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