02 Dec 1961
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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1961
Page
1
Authorities allow higher interest on savings deposits and foreign funds. Banks may pay up to 3 percent on six month or longer deposits. The change aims to boost bank appeal and attract more funds.
The Justice Department charged the Communist Party USA with failing to register under the Subversive Activities Act. Indictments named counsel for the party and noted drastic organizational changes amid expected court battles. Officials cited about 400 active registrants and more than 1,500 since 1938, stressing enforcement of the law.
Meridian deputies report a bearded 35 year old mental patient James M Mathis found under a rural bridge north of the city. He lay on straw wearing only trousers and shoes and died of natural causes per a coroner s inquest. The report notes prior sightings of a tall giant in the area but confirms his actual height at six feet and weight of 125 pounds. Sage tobacco and a sack of seeds were found beside him.
In a U N debate the United States blasted Red China as a major world problem warning the future of the U N is at stake. Speaker Zorin and Tsiang urged against Peiping admission again asserting the danger to Taiwan and the Republic of China. The assembly prepared to vote on whether to treat the China representation as a substantive issue requiring a two thirds majority or a simple majority.
The Shreveport Times reports a letter from Polk division soldiers listing complaints about long hours, inadequate rations, poor chow, insufficient clothing and equipment, lack of proper MOS placement, and unsafe barracks. Officials defend base adequacy amid protests.
Raymond O Armstrong of Monroe was elected vice president of the LSU College of Arts and Sciences sophomore class. Voters statewide chose officers for all colleges with new offices serving until fall term elections. Armstrong is son of Mr and Mrs R J Armstrong of 1315 North 3rd Street and Neville High School graduate.
The article follows Kenny Deel, missing since he and his mother left Ohio. Relatives in Cincinnati say the boy has been in Florida since September. The father, Deel, seeks custody and plans to travel to Jacksonville if needed. authorities request juvenile help in locating and returning the boy.
FBI agents arrested Mrs. Vale in Baltimore after threats were written to officials including US senator Joseph Tydings. Charged on three counts of extortion, she faced up to 20 years plus fines under federal law. Authorities tied letters to racial prejudice and described responses from officials and a prior Maine case.
A Louisiana Tech luncheon on space education featured Dr. Paul A. Campbell and Gen. Hardy proposing reforms for schooling and science. Panelists covered rocketry and space physiology while officials urged changes and praised the forum as a historic campus event. Gift donors and a local drive raised funds totaling 353.81 to aid the needy.
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