Cold Wave Brings Snow and Fatal Ice Accident in North Louisiana
A cold front moved into northeast Louisiana after three inches of snow in Shreveport. A unidentified Negro woman died from a slip on icy streets while awaiting a bus as schools in Caddo and Bossier Parishes closed due to hazardous road conditions and predicted freezing temperatures tonight and Thursday.
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Shreveport
Louisiana
Monroe
U. S. Weather Bureau
Arkansas
Caddo
Bossier
Ouachita Parish and Monroe Schools Stay Open Thursday
Officials from Ouachita Parish and Monroe City schools confirmed at 2 pm that both districts would keep schools open Thursday. The snow event produced flurries in some areas with heavier snowfall in Arcadia, Bastrop, Farmerville, and Homer, while temperatures fell from 45 to 35 degrees by early afternoon.
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Ouachita Parish
Monroe City
Homer
Sheriff's Department
Bastrop
Farmerville
Arcadia
Ruston
Monroe
Bayou DeSiard Near Pool Stage Near Sterlington
Bayou DeSiard was within a foot of pool stage as water flowed from Lake Bartholomew into the bayou near Sterlington. French L. Smith of the Utilities Commission reported 70.20 feet this morning while pool stage stands at 71 feet. A pump on Bayou Bartholomew continued pumping into Lake Bartholomew, aided by rainfall, and officials expected the pump to be shut off soon once pool stage is reached.
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Bayou DeSiard
Lake Bartholomew
Sterlington
French L. Smith
The
Utilities Commission
Bayou Bartholomew
Department of Public Works
DeSiard
Monroe
A. P. Andrews
S. C. Smith
Bartholomew
Thant discusses Viet Nam talks and withdrawal idea
United Nations secretary general U Thant said he has been privately discussing a negotiated settlement to the Viet Nam conflict with the United States and others. He declined to reveal proposals but stated he believes a formula can end fighting and allow a graceful U.S. withdrawal after stability is achieved.
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United Nations, N.Y
U Thant
United States
Twin City Chit Chat Airman Bryant arrives at Holloman AFB
Airman First Class George B. Bryant brother of Mrs. J. H. Newcomer of 702 Lakeshore Ave Monroe has arrived for duty at Holloman AFB New Mexico after a tour on Okinawa. He is an aircraft mechanic assigned to a TAC unit supporting firepower and air support missions for U.S. Army forces. He is a Ouachita Parish High School graduate.
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George B. Bryant
J. H. Newcomer
Lakeshore Ave
Monroe
Holloman Afb
N.M
Okinawa
Bryant
Tactical Air Command
TAC
Holloman
Ouachita Parish High School
Perfect Grades at LSU Highlight Freshman Cohort
Laura E. Griffith of Monroe is among a record 25 LSU freshmen earning perfect grades in the fall semester. Dean George H. Deer commended the cohort as evidence that more of Louisiana's top high school students are enrolling at LSU. Griffith is the daughter of Mr and Mrs D W Griffith of 1302 Milton Monroe.
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Laura E. Griffith
Monroe
Louisiana State University
George H. Deer
LSU
Miss Griffith
D. W. Griffith
Milton
Winter storm cripples U S midsection from Texas to Michigan
A major winter storm blankets the central United States with heavy snow and freezing rain. More than 60 injuries are reported, including 20 in auto accidents. Chicago and Springfield brace for up to a foot of snow. Severe cold and icy conditions close Texas schools, halt traffic, and shatter records as University of Texas joins closures. Several Gulf craft report trouble amid coastal winds.
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Associated Press
Texas
Michigan
Wichita
Kan
Illinois
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Springfield
Midwest
Columbia
Missouri
Gulf of Mexico
Austin
University of Texas
Plains
Rio Grande
Bombers Seen as Fitting Policy in Viet Nam War
Washington reports from AP say the State Department endorses U S air strikes against Communist forces in South Viet Nam as continuous action. The Saigon embassy announced first strikes in An Khe area using F100 and B57 jets, marking a shift from advising to fighting with American pilots leading jet missions.
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Washington
State Department
U.S
South Viet Nam
Robert J. McCloskey
Saigon
An Khe
Viet Nam
McCloskey
South
United States
Orleans vice raid nets 23 women and three madams
In New Orleans a seven week undercover operation led to the arrest of 23 women described as call girls and three alleged madams including Mary McRae aged 82. Police said services ranged from 50 to 125 dollars and some arrestees held daytime jobs. Jefferson Parish also saw three arrests.
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New Orleans
Mary McRae
Frederick A. Soule Sr
Soule
Kay Roberts
6Th District
Doris Norton
Doris Wright
Nora Wright
Lake Pontchartrain
Miss McRae
Louie
Jefferson Parish
Vice
It's The Law In The Twin Cities Debuts Today
The News-Star launches a new feature It's The Law In The Twin Cities answering common questions about the law. Today's first installment appears on page TA alongside other informative and entertaining items.
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The
News-Star Today
Twin Cities
News-Star
Monroe bus department posts decade long deficit
Political editor SAM HANNA reports the Monroe bus department lost 731081.71 over ten years with a 101220.16 deficit in 1964 the largest yearly shortfall. expenses rose while revenue slipped, prompting fears of another drop in 1965. Key figures include 1955 46359.70 and 1960 48241.59 with fare increases last seen in 1957.
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Sam Hanna
Monroe
H. W. McSherry
McSherry
Mel Cook
U S Jets Join Viet Cong Air War With Several Strikes
In Saigon a U S Embassy spokesman announced that jet aircraft have been used against the Viet Cong in South Viet Nam for the first time. B57 bombers and F100 fighter bombers joined the air campaign, with American crews, in six days of strikes including a pass near An Khe. Casualties run high, with hundreds on both sides and American losses.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
United States
U.S
Hanoi
An Khe
Central Highlands
Binh Dinh
Phu Yen
Quang Ngai
France
da Nang
Zen Ne Nam
City Probably To Accept Selman Terminal Building
Mayor W L Howard said the City Council would likely accept the new airport terminal at Selman Field at the next meeting as airlines began moving in. The council inspected the building and noted a roofing issue to be fixed before final acceptance. Delta, Southern and Trans Texas plan offices in the facility.
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W. L
Jack) Howard
Selman Field
Howard
Delta
Southern
Trans- Texas
Earth’s Rotation Speed May Vary, Almanac Reports
The World Almanac suggests Earth's rotation on its axis is not constant due to tidal friction, turbulent core motion, and seasonal wind changes, influencing day length measurements.
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Earth
Plural AP Bulletins on Ruby Viet Nam and Civil Rights
LATE BULLETINS report indefinite postponement of Jack Ruby's death sentence appeal in Austin. Other items cover Senate leader Mansfield on Johnson's Viet Nam flexibility, Chou Enlai demanding U S withdrawal, Reedy signaling a voting rights message, space glider search near Cape Kennedy, neutralization talks in Southeast Asia, China U S ambassadors in Warsaw session, and arson at Mobile civil rights leader and mayor homes with no injuries.
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Austin, Tex
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Jack Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Johnson
Viet Nam
White House
George E. Reedy
Congress
Warsaw
Poland
China
United States
Southeast Asia
Mobile
Ala
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Twin City
Navy
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
Orleans
Joseph I. Giarrusso
Helen Lee
X. Viola
John H. Hughes Jr
Chou
Tokyo
Chou Enlai
Red China
Cape Kennedy
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