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Newspaper

Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1962

Page

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U S Sees Few Viet Nam Deaths If South Holds Line

U S officials voiced optimism on Friday that Communist forces can be defeated in South Viet Nam with minimal American casualties. Secretary McNamara will fly to Hawaii for talks with top officers and diplomats, marking a third such trip in two months.

Washington U.S South Viet Nam Robert 8. McNamara Hawaii McNamara Kennedy Ngo Dinh Diem China Viet Nam Red China

Mother and four sons slain in Columbia

The wife Sally Carter Madison 33 and sons Vincent Jr 8 Mark 6 Brian 5 Hugh 2 were found murdered in their home. Army doctor Capt Vincent J Madison 33 later shot himself in a Washington hotel room. He had not reported for duty at Ft Jackson hospital after leave.

Columbia S.C Washington Richland County Strother Sligh Vincent J. Madison Statler Sally Carter Madison Vincent Jr Mark Brian Hugh Madison Ft. Jackson Sligh Jim

De Gaulle orders crackdown as Algeria peace talks loom

President de Gaulle ordered drastic action against terrorism as reports swirl that an Algerian cease-fire is near. Paris police and security checks intensified with roadblocks and mass screenings, over ten thousand cars and twenty two thousand people checked in 24 hours.

Paris UPI Charles de Gaulle Tunis Ministry of Algerian Affairs Tripoli National Council of the Revolution de Gaulle Rogery Frey Secret Army Organization OAS Algeria

SBA designates 15 Louisiana parishes for nursery losses

The SBA lists 15 parishes including Calcasieu Jefferson Davis Lafayette East Baton Rouge Orleans Jefferson St. Tammany Rapides Caddo Bossier Lincoln Ouachita Morehouse Acadia Natchitoches as disaster areas for nurserymen losing crops in recent freezes. Loans available at 3 percent interest through SBA New Orleans office 610 South St.

Washington Small Business Administration Louisiana SBA Calcasieu Jefferson Davis Lafayette East Baton Rouge Orleans Jefferson St. Tammany Rapides Caddo Bossier Lincoln Ouachita

Ramblin Teen Dance At Recreation Center Tonight

Teenagers are invited to a dance at the recreation center. The event starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 10:30 p.m. Wayne Farmer's aggregation will provide the music.

Wayne Farmer

Stock Exchange Under SEC Inquiry Seeks Data From 350 Specialists

The SEC launched a year long study of the securities business by requesting the business secrets of the New York Stock Exchange 350 stock specialists and detailed data on trading in over 100 securities. The 16 page forms are longer than last summer’s American Stock Exchange questionnaire. NYSE president Keith Funston said members will cooperate fully.

Washington S AP New York Stock Exchange Securities and Exchange Commission American Stock Exchange SEC New York Keith Funston Exchange

Brazilian state expropriates U S owned National Teleco

Leonel Brizola governor of Rio Grande do Sul expropriates the U S owned National Telephone Co in Porto Alegre Brazil The decree sets compensation at 149 million cruzeiros about 800 000 at official rates ITT had operated the unit since 1927 with about 70 000 phones The expropriation follows three years of study and seeks the public interest

Porto Alebre Brazil Leonel Brizola Jacao Goulart Rio Grande Do Sul National Telephone Co Brazola International Telephone & Telegraph It&t Parana New York At&t Brazila Brizola

Soldier who dropped Nagasaki bomb says would do it again

Brig. Gen Charles W. Sweeney, 43, base commander in France, told United Press International he would repeat the Nagasaki strike if required. He recalls leading the B29 mission as a 26 year old in 1945 and believes the action shortened the war, saving thousands of lives.

Paris UPI Charles W. Sweeney Nagasaki Sweeney France Phalsbourg United Press International Boston Army Air Corps Japan

Pilot’s Firing Ordered By Commission

The Louisiana Civil Service Commission ruled Friday Edwin B. Little Jr. had an illegal contract with the Highway Department and ordered Director Ray Burgess to fire him. Burgess planned to appeal the decision in state courts as three members signed the majority opinion.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Civil Service Commission Highway Department Wasllegal Ray Burgess Burgess Edwin B. Little Jr Perry H. Corbett Frank M. Taylor Shreveport Moise W. Delmery New Orleans Charles J. Rivet E. B. Robert

Stanford student Vanishes Behind Berlin Wall

UPI reports Stanford University student Robert F. Mann, 19, from Sepulveda California, is missing after traveling to East Berlin from West Berlin on a day trip. He left clothes and belongings at a West Berlin youth hostel as authorities investigate his disappearance behind the Berlin Wall.

Washington UPI State Department Stanford University Berlin Stanford Stuttgart Germany Robert F. Mann Sepulveda Calif Theu. S West Berlin Mann East Berlin

Grass-Growth Weather Notes for Twin City Area

The mixed rain and sun in the Twin City area supports rapid grass growth requiring mowing. Skies turn clear to partly cloudy with cool temperatures today and a mild, partly cloudy Sunday outlook. Today's high near 68 degrees follows a Friday high of 60 and low of 44 with Saturday cooler and breezy.

Twin City

Death and Destruction as European Gales Roar

Western Europe faced hurricane force gales on Friday. Eight Britons died as roofs and chimneys collapsed. A gust measured at 177.2 mph on Unst marked Britain’s record, with Yorkshire hit hard and 70,000 Sheffield homes damaged. About 250 people were homeless and Bradford schools closed for 2,000 students.

London Europe Britain Yorkshire Sheffield Bradford Catterick

Giant Dike Breached by Storms in Holland

In the Hague a giant dike protecting Schiermonnikoog broke under near hurricane winds. Dutch guards manned the breaches as alarms sounded and sandbags rushed to danger areas amid gales over 80 miles per hour.

the Hague UPI Holland Schier‘monnikoog Friesland

Senator Soaper Sees Virus Faces Amid International Flags

The senator notes science claims about virus likeness while criticizing publicity for images. He remarks on many countries rising, flags becoming scarce, and queries if national birds and flowers will suffice. A desk neighbor recalls a harsh winter with two pairs of galoshes and three snow shovels as generals testify on Capitol Hill.

Cliffside picnic basket dare

A boy warns his father near a cliff that a picnic basket should be moved. The exchange hints at safety and family plans as the father contemplates leaving or returning the basket.

Demonstrators Set Georgetown Center On Fire

Demonstrators clashed with police in Georgetown as they protested the leftist government and set fire to the city center. Britain dispatched a warship and airborne troops to quell the rising violence. three people were reported killed amid clashes and rioting.

Georgetown British Guiana Guiana Britain West Indies Cheddi Jagan Queen Elizabeth Prince Philip Jagan U. Ss Janet Jagan Forbes Burn

Grand Jury Won't Indict FBI Agent in Bride’s Death

Etowah County grand jury refused to indict veteran FBI agent H W Major for the Jan 21 shooting that killed Katie Ruth Gladden Patterson, wife of fugitive Ira Travis Sutton. The panel said Major acted to the best information he had, faulting FBI communication rather than the agent.

Gadsden, Ala UPI FBI H. W. Major Katie Ruth Gladden Patterson Etowah County Major Ira Travis Sutton A. J. Patterson, Jr Patterson Federal Bureau of Investigation Jarrell Jones Linda Gale Jones Sutton Natchitoches Atlanta Louisiana Jones Walter Lee Haney Gladden

Glenn waits for next chance of orbital flight delays

CAPE CANAVERAL UPS John Glenn remains confident he can circle the globe in 90 minutes once he launches. NASA officials say the delays since December test his resolve, while Dr Constantine Generales questions his readiness and may propose a substitute. Lt Col Powers defends the program and criticizes Generales remarks.

Cape Canaveral UPS John Glenn Columbus Atlantic National Aeronautics and Space Administration Fort Worth Tex Constantine Gener le ‘Y New York Medical College Glenn America John A. Powers Generales Powers Robert B. Voas

Indonesia Mob Attacks Two Java Consulates

Demonstrators shout in Surabaya attacking the U S and Japanese consulates as U S Attorney General Kennedy visits Jakarta. Protests target Dutch troop movements en route to New Guinea. minor damage reported with no injuries.

Jakarta Indonesia U.S Surabaya East Java Robert F. Kennedy New Guinea Surabaja West New Guinea Tokyo

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