23 Feb 1965
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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1965
Page
1
R N Dozier of 806 South 3rd Street Monroe says robins invaded his yard today. He notes two holly bushes are laden as the birds enjoy the berries, describing the scene as a yard “working alive” with robins this morning, with thousands present.
A Harlem fire gutted the Temple of Islam No. 7 amid fears of arson retaliation for Malcolm X. Witnesses heard explosions, kerosene or gasoline traces were found, and a kerosene-soaked bag was located nearby. Five firefighters were injured. one seriously, as crews battled the blaze in near-freezing temperatures.
In Baton Rouge Texaco seeks to reclassify seven on shore oil fields as offshore boosting daily production by about 41000 barrels. Conservation Commissioner Menefee presides over a hearing with 150 industry representatives moving session to the House chamber. A decision could yield $12.8 million yearly in royalties and taxes with a transcript ready in 10 to 15 days. Governor McKeithen backs Menefee while a GOP PAC opposes the change.
In Haworth New Jersey a teenage run gambling den operated for about two months in a basement room costing about 40000 dollars. Two 16 year olds and one 17 year old ran the games with limousine service for players. Up to 20 youths aged 15 to 17 played at once. debts were recorded with a 192 dollar balance for one teen and a 300 dollar lead for another. Operators faced juvenile delinquency charges.
NEW ORLEANS UP I - The tug Yetta capsized and sank in the Mississippi River below New Orleans at dawn. Its captain remained missing as search resumed. Russell Daugherty 87 of Baton Rouge swam to safety and alerted authorities. Two crewmen from a barge were rescued. Captain Adams Waltman was unaccounted for.
The Defense Department released four new U S fatalities in South Viet Nam bringing total hospital action deaths since Jan 1 1961 to 299. The list includes Maj. Robert F Ronca 41 of Alexandria Louisiana husband of Mildred Ronca of 3912 Gingerbread Road.
An estimate cited by the Encyclopedia Britannica places insect species at two to four million, with more than 600,000 already described by entomologists.
Lt General Nguyen Khanh, ousted South Viet Nam leader, says he will serve the country as a roving ambassador to the United Nations. He plans to present evidence of Viet Cong infiltration from a seized Communist ship and emphasizes diplomacy alongside military action. Senator Dodd urges stepped up efforts to save South Viet Nam, warning against negotiated settlements and detailing five recommended steps.
Mr and Mrs J Bennie Brice of 03 Gross St West Monroe are parents of a second son Gary Bentley born Monday at Glenwood Hospital at 5 30 am Grandparents on the Brice side are J S Brice 607 Drago St West Monroe and Mrs Brice who jokes about grandparents delight Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs James E Parker of Crossett Arkansas
Mostly cloudy and warmer conditions this afternoon give way to a cold front tonight and Wednesday. Highs today range 42 to 46 degrees, with tonight’s lows forecast between 40 and 44. Monday’s high reached 50 in the Twin Cities, with a 35 degree low this morning.
London AP Prime Minister Harold Wilson's government calls for a full NATO strategy review to ease Britain's defense burden. Defense Secretary Denis Healey told the House of Commons in a defense White Paper that the Labor government inherited an overstretched and underequipped defense establishment from the Conservatives.
The Monroe City Council approved a $6 million bond issue election at the request of the City School Board to fund expansion including a new Southside High School and additional classrooms. Plans include a new high school on the southside, eight additions, stadium enhancements, air conditioning, and legal costs, with six mills current and expansion to keep pace with growth.
The mayor warned Monroe bar owners to stop serving alcoholic beverages to juveniles even with parents present. Police Chief James C. Kelly Jr. was told to crack down as city laws are enforced. The City Council declined to suspend William M. Smith’s Dynasty Lounge liquor license after his attorney said staff check IDs and a juvenile girl faked hers.
Pittsburgh report says George Washington and Benjamin Franklin were the big winners at the annual George Washington sale. Mon Washington, 42, bought a bed room set for 1.04 dollars and Franklin, 24, paid 1.04 dollars for a clothes dryer at the discount firm. )
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