13 Mar 1961
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Newspaper
Hammond Daily Star Item
Location
Hammond, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1961
Page
1
The snippet lists the Hammond Daily Star publication details including address at 509 South Oak Street Hammond and staff roles with DON R. HANCOCK as Publisher and JOE COYLE as Editor among others. It notes associated press membership and advertising representation.
The piece compares Kennedy's early cabinet to a chorus line, highlighting Arthur Goldberg's rapid impact and the distinct roles of Dulles-like figures and quieter leaders. It notes Dean Rusk's milder publicity, Freeman's background presence, and RFK's rising political influence, with Udall's aggressive stance and Hodges' uncertain future.
Democrats in Congress push to enact President Kennedy's 3.25 billion housing program by May with Senate action likely first and House facing a tougher battle. Key figures Sen. Sparkman and Rep. Rains lead housing subcommittees as hearings start late this month and industry pressure seeks lower down payment rules for homes up to 25000 dollars. The plan also calls for 100000 public housing units, with Republicans often opposing large public programs.
A short piece on Goree Island in Senegal describes its history as a major slave transit hub. It notes the slave house, triangular trade links with Africa America and Europe, and the island’s depopulation after colonial conflicts and yellow fever.
Scientists begin Operation Mohole off Southern California to drill through the ocean floor and sample ancient sediment. The project aims to reach the mantle, tracing Earth's formation and life’s origins, with years of work and large funding ahead.
Real estate transfers include Martin Montgomery to Isa dore Carter for $600 in Block 10 Greenville Park Hammond. Eva Berthelot to Violet Hildebrand for $5,500 in Ponchatoula. Melvin Lusk to Ponchantoula Baptist Church for $1,100 in 37-7-7. multiple shares and cash disbursements among Dichiara Gennaro and heirs. Cooper to Shockley for $35,225 in Roseland. various deeds and parcels across Hammond, Roseland, and nearby areas totaling thousands of dollars and numerous 1/10 and 1/60 interests.
A list of civil actions filed in various courts includes Wilbur C. Williams dba Baton Rouge Oil Co versus H R Williams on open account, Leon Knight dba Knight's Building Supplies against Mrs Grace B Philips on lien, and multiple other suits for on account, note, damages, or policy. The docket also shows cases involving Patrick Edwards, Republic National Life Ins Co, Hammond Wholesale Implement Co Inc, and Home Indemnity Co among others.
Advertises subscription prices by carrier and rail for Hammond Daily Star Item Inc. Includes 1 week 25 cents, 1 month 1.00, 3 months 2.10, 6 months 3.60, 1 year 12.00, with all mail payable in advance and to Hammond Louisiana.
Ex Brooklyn man Walter starts a one man window cleaning firm in Norfolk after return from the USAF base at Sculthorpe. He canvassed Norwich rural towns, built a business from 10 pounds, bought ladders, wash leather and a bucket, and aims for contracts with local businesses. His wife Judy supports the venture as they plan for future growth and family stability.
Hollywood star Dana Wynter argues that women can carry a film with the right story and calls for more love stories and fewer shoot em ups. She notes that audiences, especially women theater-goers, still want romantic tales and that films today overrepresent male roles.
AP critic William Glover notes The Devil's Advocate at Billy Rose Theater presents a rare dramatic mix of strong story, precise staging, and serious religious inquiry. Leo Genn plays the inquisitorial priest Edward Mullisie assisted by Sam Levene as a rural doctor in a remoter Italian setting.
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