02 Jul 1960
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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1960
Page
1
Lawmen deploy full force to handle the Baxter incident as they chase leads across Powell Avenue Winns hore Road Texas Avenue and Charity Hospital routes amid a four minute delay in the schedule cited by witnesses and officials.
Thailand announces a periodic morality campaign as censors face dismissal for permitting foreign films with risqué love scenes. The prime minister reportedly attempted to attend incognito and felt ashamed when recognized by the audience.
In Knorville Tennessee police arrested twelve people after a sit-in demonstration sparked clashes on downtown streets. Eleven African American protesters and one white man were taken into custody. seven youths aged 8 to 22 faced disorderly conduct charges and four were sent to juvenile authorities. The white man Dolin Seividge was detained at his store as a sit-in continued.
CBS reports possible confirmation of a generator from a prewar American plane found in wreckage in a Saipan bay opposite an old Japanese base. Mantz, who outfitted Earhart’s plane, says the item resembles his generator and will be checked against work orders.
The text notes Ronnie Ter rai securing the contract for Union Parish's courthouse at a project cost of 566010 dollars. It also urges safe July 4 celebrations with picnics water trips and long holiday enjoyment while reducing firearm use and highway risks.
Roderick A. Hickman chairman of the mathematics department at the local college receives a National Science Foundation grant for a six week summer institute at the University of Southern California. The program starts June 20 and targets college teachers.
Spiced honey complements buttermilk pancakes made from mix. Serve browned pancakes with honey heated with cinnamon and nutmeg for warm, aromatic flavor.
The Madison Parish county agent reports recent rain improved cotton and corn but pastures and hay are short. West Carroll and Union Parish see spotty moisture with farmers warning further rain is needed within eight to ten days to sustain crops and forage. Some truck gardens and vegetables benefited, but overall hay shortages loom for fall and winter.
The nude widow Lora Ginn was found dead in a farmhouse northeast of Wichita on Friday. She had been stabbed and beaten. a pathologist suggested possible sexual assault. No weapon, prints, or tire tracks found. The house was locked with no forced entry. sheriff’s Capt. George Wells said she may have entered with the killer who fled with the key.
The House approved 150000 dollars to fund the FCC and monitor TV programs for payola and other abuses. The Dillon money bill covers multiple federal agencies and awaits Senate action. Tokyo reports accuse Indonesia of violence against Chinese residents and allege US embassy staff involvement.
Monroe officials study a revamp of the waterworks to boost supply. Plans call for a larger treatment plant, bigger settling basins and storage, and expanded water lines mainly in the College area and Monroe's southern sector. Additional lines may follow as work progresses.
Freight and passenger ferry service to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket resumed after a 21 month strike as the Islander carried 50 cars and 600 passengers on its first run. Sparks of tension between stranded motorists and officials marked the return to regular trips and a non stop shuttle was ordered to relieve bottlenecks.
NASA announced that Tiros TJ, the weather eye satellite, has reached the end of its operating lifetime after three months in orbit. The satellite provided scientists a rare view of Earth's cloud cover from about 450 miles up.
Camille Gravel of Alexandria leaves for the National Convention in Los Angeles. He criticizes a Louisiana Legislature bill creating offices of national committeewoman and committeeman as meaningless and says the State Central Committee repealed resolutions and followed national party procedure in nominating Harry Booth and Mrs. Jimmie Davis.
The Senate debates House measures to curb presidential authority on Cuba imports as Congress aims to act this week. Castro seizes two US oil refineries in Havana raising fears of an oil shortage and prompting talks of expanding Soviet crude flow.
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