Rights suit questions arise in Monroe depositions
U S Attorney General Robert Kennedy may be questioned by Citizens' Council attorney W M Shaw to learn why a civil rights lawsuit was filed. Federal Judge Ben C Dawkins Jr allowed Shaw to depose Kennedy, Assistant Atty Gen Burke Marshall and two Justice Department officials over alleged voter discrimination involving Citizens' Council members and Ouachita Registrar Mae Lucky.
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Mary Anne Corpin
Citizens’ Council
W. M. Shaw
Homer
U.S
Robert Kennedy
Ben C. Dawkins Jr
Monroe
Shaw
Kennedy
Burke Marshall
Justice Department
Ouachita Registrar of Voters
Mae Lucky
Council
Dawkins
FBI
Ouachita
Court orders sought on voter registration records
The U S Justice Department asked a Louisiana court to compel Bossier and Webster Parish registrars to produce records for inspection amid fears of racial discrimination in registration and voting. The parishes reported a small gap in qualification, with 14 applicants denied in Bossier and nine of them Black.
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Shreveport
U.S. Justice Department
U.S. District Court
Bossier and
Webster Parish
Louis Padgett
Justice Department
Padgett
Bossier Parish
Kennedy Plans Visit to Brazil and U S Economic Aid
President Kennedy announced plans to return Brazilian President Goulart's visit later this year with the First Lady. The leaders discussed ending foreign ownership of Brazil's public utilities with fair compensation and reinvestment, and U S aid of 130 to 145 million dollars for development in northeast Brazil.
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Washington
UPI
Kennedy
Brazil
Joao Goulart
Goulart
United States
Army Sets Up Radar Post at Berlin Checkpoint
The US Army established a radar control post at a checkpoint opposite the Communist wall in Berlin to monitor Soviet vehicle traffic and deter speed violations. West Berlin Mayor Willy Brandt demanded freer movement for residents through the barrier and criticized East German control of access.
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Berlin
UPI
West Berlin
Willy Brandt
Barkdall Faulk School Hosts 150th Anniversary Program Tonight
Barkdall Faulk school plans a 7:30 pm birthday celebration featuring historical info, products, flowers, dances, songs, and a Mardi Gras flavor. Principal Mrs. Fay Wilson says the event is open to parents and any interested residents at 2110 Jackson St. Ralph C. Nichols is noted as possibly in Banghazi Libya but retains property here.
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Louisiana
Barkdall Faulk School
Fay Wilson
Jackson St
Walker Says Reds Aided By Official
Former Maj. Gen. Ed win A Walker charged that a McNamara aide had a close connection with communism and aided communism. He testified that Adam Yarmolinsky influenced his removal as commander of the 24th Infantry Division in Germany. Walker also named Arthur Sylvester as having a hand in the ouster and noted Sylvester’s media background and stance on the FBI. He spoke before the Senate subcommittee on alleged military muzzling and troop indoctrination, linking his troubles to the pro blue program in Germany.
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Washington
API
Edwin A. Walker
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Yarmolinsky
Walker
Sen.Strom -Thurmond
D-S.c
Arthur Sylvester
Germany
Sylvester
Newark
N.J
Evening News
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Senate
Internal Security
FBI
Problue
Five Hurt In Crash Of Diesels Near Harmarville
Five train crewmen were injured when two Pennsylvania Railroad diesel engines collided near Harmarville along the Allegheny river. Fifteen cars derailed, two submerged in a coal canal, and one overturned on Route 28 blocking traffic. Eastbound freight carried 97 cars from Conway to Baltimore. westbound 48 cars from Enola to Conway. Engineer Charles W. Miller, 64, Pittsburgh, was seriously hurt with a fractured leg and abrasions but listed in satisfactory condition.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harmarville
Here
Allegheny River
Coal Company
New Kensington
PRR
Conway
Baltimore
Enola
Harrisburg
Charles W. Miller
Citizens General Hospital
Nova moon rocket looms tall with massive thrust
NASA engineer Alfred G. Orillion described the Nova, a 360 foot tall three stage rocket with a base 50 feet wide, capable of over 15 million pounds of thrust to lift a three man Apollo moon ship. First stage delivers about 12 million pounds, second stage two million, third stage one million. Development could start this year with first test flight possibly in 1966. Saturn I line follows, with C-1 stand 180 feet high and about 12 million pounds thrust. tested last October and set for spring re tests.
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New York
U.S. Space Agency
Alfred G. Orillion
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Society of Automotive Engineers
Nova
Vee Eeeey Sree Fee
Kennedy proposes federal tax on pleasure boats
President Kennedy asks Congress to create a land conservation fund and tax reforms to finance expansion of outdoor recreation. The plan includes a $5 annual tax on boats 14 to 16 feet plus $2 per extra foot, potentially $157 for the 92 foot Honey Fitz, totaling about $45 million yearly, plus fees for federal land and water recreation areas and annual automobile stickers to fund admissions.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Honey Fitz
Interior Department
Lightning Breaks Continent Cable Disrupts Abilene Service
A bolt of lightning ruptured a buried trans continental coaxial cable near Abilene Texas disabling telephone teletype and television for hours. The break cut 2940 circuits affecting long distance calls to California. Service was 65 percent restored by 8 p.m. EST with full restoration expected by 9:30 p.m. EST and normal operation Thursday morning.
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Abilene
Tex
UPI
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
California
Kansas City
Twin City Area Weather Forecast
The weatherman predicts mostly cloudy skies with showers and scattered thundershowers today. Temperatures rise through the day to a high near 68 and a low around 55 tonight, with yesterday’s readings between 45 and 63. The FAA at Selman Field logged a trace of rain yesterday.
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Twin City
FAA
Selman Field
Seven Slain By Algerian Secret Army
Algiers sees multiple OAS attacks using mortars and explosives in Moslem quarters Belcourt and Casbah, killing seven and wounding 21, mostly women and children. A police station raid by 15 OAS commandos preceded the shelling, amid broader violence that raises fears of a renewed cease-fire breach.
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Secret Army
Algiers
UPI
European Secret Army Organization
OAS
Algeria
Belcourt
Casbah
el Bair
Senator Soaper Notes Labor Secretary on College Class of 1962
Senator Soaper notes Labor Secretary Goldberg claims the college class of 1962 will begin work with higher salaries as the world grows cheaper. Composers face film reviews for new work, while spring songbirds inspire enthusiasm. A couple recalls coloring Easter eggs and the loneliness of last year when there were none.
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Labor
Goldberg
State Proposes Sex Segregation In Schools
Louisiana state Rep. Rodney Burns said he will introduce a bill at the May session to segregate sexes in elementary and secondary schools, applying to both private and public institutions. The move follows federal Judge J Shelly Wright expanding desegregation to the sixth grade and drew varied reactions from officials in New Orleans and across the state.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Rodney Burns
Burns
J. Shelly Wright
Judge Wright Challenged By Segregationist in New Orleans
In New Orleans UPI report, segregationist Louisiana official John S. Garrett urged Judge J Skelly Wright to enforce his order banning limited stairstep integration. Wright had ruled the pupil placement law illegal and ordered schools to admit children without regard to race from first through sixth grade.
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New Orleans
UPI
Louisiana
U. S. Dist
J. Skelly Wright
Wright
Army to shrink eight divisions into six brigades
The Army moves to regroup reserves by turning four National Guard infantry divisions and four Reserve divisions into brigades and creating a ready-to-fight force of six National Guard divisions. Names unfold include the 34th Iowa Nebraska 35th Kansas Missouri 43rd Connecticut Rhode Island Vermont 51st Florida South Carolina 79th Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland 94th Massachusetts 96th Arizona Idaho Montana Washington Nevada Utah 103rd Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin. Six priority divisions to be called up first are not disclosed. likely include the 26th Massachusetts 28th Pennsylvania and two active duty units the 32nd Wisconsin and 49th Texas Armored.
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Washington
National Guard
Congress
Army
34Th
Iowa
Nebraska
35Th
Kansas
Missouri
43Rd
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Vermont
Florida
South Carolina
79Th
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
94Th
Massachusetts
Arizona
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Utah
Minnesota
Wisconsin
26Th Infantry
Masssachusetts
28Th
32Nd Infantry
49Th Armored
Texas
Municipal Elections Saturday in Louisiana Hold Democratic Primaries
Seventy four Louisiana municipalities from Abbeville to Zachary hold Democratic primary elections Saturday. For most candidates the Democratic nomination will be tantamount to election, with only scattered Republican opposition expected.
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Associated Press
Louisiana
Abbeville
Z—Zachary
Nuclear testing area set in Pacific near Christmas Island
The Atomic Energy Commission designated a 600 by 800 mile testing area around Christmas Island in the Pacific. Effective April 15 the area will warn mariners and aviators ahead of possible atmospheric nuclear tests ordered later in the month. Christmas Island sits south of Hawaii under British control with a US British pact allowing use for tests. President Kennedy stated atmospheric trials would be ordered if the Soviet Union fails to seal a treaty banning further tests.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Pacific Ocean
United States
Christmas Island
AEC
Hawaii
Pacific
Kennedy
Soviet Union
Louisiana Mayoral Races See Broad Field of Candidates
In Kenner five contenders vie for mayor led by incumbent Joseph Maggiore with William Barattini Edward D Gerolamo Robert L Manard Jr Henry Raziano and Dr Daniel P Melntire. Other races include Lelon C Swanner vs L O Tait for Jonesboro mayoralty and Houma Mayor Leon Gary facing Butley Mahler and Conrad Picou. Homer lists C G Dowies and J D Walthall as mayoral candidates Harahan pitches Thomas F Dolenan and James Alexis while Philip Cusimano and W McKeral O Neill seek the post.
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Houma
Butley Mahler
Conrad Picou
Homer
Louisiana
C. G. Dowies
J. D. Walthall
Harahan
Thomas F. Donelan
James Alexis
Philip Cusimano
W. McKeral O'Neill
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Ralph C. Nichols
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Kenner
Opelousas
Rus
Federal District Court
Skelly
John S. Garrett
Garrett
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