02 Dec 1960
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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1960
Page
1
The couple married 13 years contemplate renaming their twins. Rosewitha may become Caroline while Peter could receive the title Gary Robert, reflecting a family naming decision. AP Wirephoto.
Mickey Thompson, the world’s fastest motorist, recovered mobility after a back injury left him paralyzed from the waist down. He left Boulder City hospital after seven days, began to exercise, and planned a 1961 bid for the land speed record, including a Salt Lake City trip to arrange dates following his 406.6 mph one way run on Lake Mead.
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In San Francisco a municipal bus driver named William T. Johnson, 43, was spotted drinking from a bottle while his No. 71 vehicle splashed through a heavy downpour. Angry riders confronted him during the Thursday shift.
Onlookers pounded windows with umbrellas and pleaded for the bus to stop, but Johnson would not halt. Inside the vehicle, passengers faced detainment as the tense moment stretched and bystanders warned of danger.
West Monroe High School vocal and band departments rehearse for Christmas concerts. The vocal department recital is Dec. 9 in the school auditorium directed by Mrs Arnold Kilpatrick. The 37 member choir performs popular and traditional Yule tide pieces with five numbers by the ensemble. The band guest is Jack White from Ouachita Parish Junior High School, featured in Fantasia and The Carnival of Venice. The Original Dixieland Concerts will feature Walter Culp and others with Dixieland numbers Ballin the Jack and Jazz Me Blues.
Ex film producer James R. Howlett aged 64 pleaded guilty to soliciting a murder of his wealthy wife Leone 78. Henry Lucero 26 testified Howlett offered $2000 to kill her and earlier sought any legitimate amount for the crime. Howlett to be sentenced December 22. wife stands by him.
UNITED NATIONS, N. Y. AP Canada plans small revisions to a proposal to set up a disarmament committee with non nuclear states to restart big power talks. The United States objected and may abstain or veto the plan, preferring not to add another committee after the Soviet walkout in Geneva.
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