U.S. Demands Freeing Survivors of Downed RB-47
The United States urged the Soviet Union to release survivors Lt John McCone and Lt Freeman Olmstead after the RB-47 was shot down. Soviet diplomat Kuznetsov alleged U S spying and argued the incident linked to the U 2 affair, accusing Washington of provocative actions.
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Soviet Union
Washington
United States
Lodge
John Richard McCone
Tonganoxie
Kans
Freeman B. Olmstead
Elmira
N.Y
Kuznetsov
Moscow
Russia
Kremlin
Eisenhower
John McCone
Tonga
Kan
Freeman Olmstead
N.a
Brize - Norton
England
Council
Fires Worst in Thirty Years Across California
The story notes fires costing over ten million dollars in southern California with thousands of fighters including more than 1000 Native Americans airlifted to critical zones. In Los Angeles County about 1000 residents were forced from homes as two dozen houses and cabins burned. A B23 bomber crashed taking two crewmen to their deaths while aiding a four day blaze on Magic Mountain, 235 miles north of LA.
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Lions of Dollars
California
Los Angeles County
Magic Mountain
Los Angeles
Testing Strength in Todays Vote in Louisiana
Long era race coverage shows Rep. T A Thompson and Arsene Stewart, Sam Tarleton in Seventh District as foes while several incumbents run unopposed in primaries. Republicans select candidates against Ellender and other statewide races unfold with local election enforcement plans in Baton Rouge.
Elvis Back In TV Spotlight Sparks Wage Gap Debate
In Ouachita parish The Boardman newsletter notes Elvis Presley’s TV comeback and earnings of 125000 for three songs in an hour long program, contrasting with public school pay scales. A river trip story follows detailing a four person outing from local boats to New Orleans via Ouachita Black and Red Rivers.
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Ouachita Parish
Fred G. Thatcher
George Peabody Hall
Baton Rouge
Elvis
Elvis Presley
New Orleans
J. D. Moses
Elaine Garland
I. Henderson
Jonesville
Ouachita River
Black River
Red River
Pair Denies Responsible In Slowdown In Drainage Ca nals
A city official states the slowdown is not the pair’s fault as the bridge is pending, with all piping from 9th to Young's Bayou nearly complete except two stub outs for laterals. Repairs proceed today, and the Utilities Commission distance from sewer lines is clarified.
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9Th
Young’s Bayou
Smith
the Utilities Commission
Travel down the Chafalaya to the Mississippi reaches New Orleans
The journey describes a voyage from Chafalaya to the Mississippi River and onward to New Orleans, noting the trip takes a little over 24 hours.
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Chafalaya
Mississippi
Crescent City
South Vietnamese troops kill 46 Communists near Saigon
South Vietnamese forces report 46 guerrillas killed in a clash about 50 miles southwest of Saigon. The engagement continues the ongoing fighting between the army and Viet Namese Communist forces near the capital.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Voters Set for Election in Ouachita Parish Races
Ouachita voters head to the polls for general election contests including the 28 parish 3rd Public Service Commission district seat with incumbent John J. McKeithen from Columbia and L. S. Buck Hooper of Shreveport, plus races for Monroe city marshal West Monroe ward seats and multiple school board posts. The attorney general also announced liquor stores may stay open during voting as the law applies only to state official elections.
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T. A. Thompson
Arsene Stewart
Sam Tarleton
Lake Charles
William Dane
George Reese Jr
New Orleans
Long
McSween
Holt
Leutenant
State Supreme Court
Public Service Commission
John McKeithen
Columbia
L. S. Hooper
Shreveport
State Board of Education
Baton Rouge
Allen J. Ellender
John J. McKeithen
L. S. (Buck) Hooper
McKeithen
Hooper
Education Board
C. Raymond Heard
Ruston
Joe D. Waggonner Jr
Plain Dealing
Monroe
Frank V. Reitzell
Joseph A. Battaglia
West Monroe
Pete O. Holcomb
Benton Henry Moore
Parish
Walter Bennett
C. B. Griggs Jr
Rip D. Pipes
Fred Riser
Harry Wheelis
Charles B. Griggs Sr
M. H. Head
Dwight E. Owens
Stannard Sweet
J. H. Trousdale
George M. Rorex
Carl H. Thompson
B. A. Tarver
C. E. Buckley
Attorney General’s Office
Public Service
L. S
Buck’ Hooper
Six Young Wives Hear Spy Charges at Forbes AFB
Six young wives, including Mrs. John R. McKone of Tonganoxie Kansas, travel from Forbes Air Force Base Topeka to hear spy charges linked to their husbands. Mrs McKone says the government will handle it. others seek peace of mind and first hand understanding of events, with Mrs Freeman Olmstead of Elmira New York among them.
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Forbes Air Force Base
Topeka
Kan
John R. McKone
Tonganoxie
U.N
Mrs. McKone
Ouachita Ballot Roster Highlights Local Races and Senate Vote
A historic Ouachita ballot lists Democratic and Republican candidates across public service, education, city posts, and school boards including Buck Hooper McKeithen Heard Waggonner Holcomb Grigg Pipes Riser Head Owens Trousdale and more. The Republican slate features U S Senate hopefuls Dane and Reese Jr. as voters prepare for Election Day.
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Public Service Commission L. S
Buck” Hooper
John J. McKeithen
State Board of Education
C. Raymond Heard
J.D. Waggonner Jr
Joseph A. Battaglia
Frank V. Reitzell
Howell H. Heard
John F. McCormick
Pete O. Holcomb
Benton Henry Moore
Schol Board
Walter A. Bennett
C. B. Grigg Jr
Rip D. Pipes
Fred Riser
C. B. Griggs Jr
Harry Wheelis
Ward
M. HW
Dwight IE. Owens
Stannard Sweet
George M. Rorex
George M. Rorex 35 TJ Carl H. Thompson 36 J James H. Trousdale
Republican
U. S. Senate
William Dane
George W. Reese Jr
Local Florist Delivers Cheerful Plant Bouquets
Small time florist offers gay plants and flowers with bundled prices from 3.50 to 5 dollars for plants and 3 to 10 dollars for bouquets. Delivered service promises satisfaction and invites immediate orders.
Rockefeller urged to consider Nixon running mate slot
Republican leaders pressed Nelson Rockefeller at a Chicago news conference to be approached about a potential second place on the ticket. W Averell Harriman says Rockefeller aims to influence the ticket dynamics, while others remain puzzled by his actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Miller
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Chicago
Rockefeller
W. Averell Harriman
New York
Rescue on the Run in Lockport N Y
Patrolman Joseph Montedoro halted a rushing toddler as a delivery truck bore down. He scooped up the child, saving him from danger, then learned the boy was the son of Patrolman Gerald Landrigan, who was nearby with his boat.
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Lockport
N. Y
Joseph Montedoro
Montedoro
Gerald Landrigan
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Reds
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Barbara Selberg
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Calif
Selberg
Kearny Park
Bird
Shirley Arrighi
Jes
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Call Stuckey
Ouachita
Ouachita Ballot
Fedders
Walter Reed
Forsythe
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Mary's Flower Shop
Nixon
Howell
Quachita Parish
North
Louisiana
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PSC
People’s Homestead
Consult
Catalpa
DeSiard
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