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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1967
Page
9
Senator Edward M. Kennedy fights to block Senate approval of a draft bill in Washington. The move signals a contentious battle over wartime policy with lawmakers divided on the measure and its potential impact.
Readable snippets show two regional phone contacts: Monroe area dialing 373-1297 and Bastrop area dialing 281-1199 for local services. Each entry identifies the locale and contact number for immediate assistance.
Massachusetts Democrat Senator Kennedy bucks a four year extension draft bill approved by Senate House conferees who rejected a lottery based selection system. A Monday Senate showdown looms with Richard B. Russell as Kennedy argues the conferees overstepped by inserting a lottery ban into the bill.
An Army newspaper said an unidentified aircraft dropped leaflets supporting de posed President Sukarno over a village near Djakarta on Tuesday, marking the former ruler’s 66th birthday.
Kuala Lumpur United States Veterans of Foreign Wars awarded Prime Minister Tengku Abdul Rahman a gold medal for his role in freeing Malaysia from communist subversion and terrorism.
The first annual Monroe Airshow is held today at Monroe Municipal Airport with sponsors Monroe Jaycees Greater Monroe Optimist Club and Aero-Nuzz Flying Club. Participants from across the United States arrive for weekend events and an aerobatic competition final. Marion Cole will perform in his Jungmann biplane amid static displays of 300 plus airplanes and awards in best bi plane antique and World War II categories.
Homer Post No. 73 American Legion and Legion Auxiliary announce officers for 1967 68. American Legion commander James Blackwell leads with Gladney, Deloach, Thomas, Keener, Whitlow, Wise, James and Sanders as officers and color bearers. Auxiliary president Lorene Owens returns with vice presidents Thompson and Peterson, secretary Haley, treasurer Malone, and sergeant at arms McVicker. The event features air show times through 5 50 with Sky divers, aerobatic performances by Aero Nutz and local pilots, and a gyrocopter display.
Seven Waterproof students earned special honors for high yearly grades. Names span grades from 5th to 11th, including Mike Harper, Joe Gillespie, Sue Butler, Necia Lanius, Jezelle Lancaster, Deborah Lansing, Betty Ann Olds, Barbara McCane, Jeannie Lancaster, Elaine Ferring, Ellinor Goldman, Claudia Hill, Tal Lanios, Jv Davis, Ann James, Lynn McClung, Edith Buiter, Rosemond Goldman, Alene Cole, Jonnie Ferrington, Mary Ferrington, Glenda Firmin, John Zimmerman, Donna Sourmen, Randy Ferguson Killen, Peggy Neal, Steve, Freda Dalrymple, Debra Gossett, Gloria Huff, Kay Keener, Jack Lancaster, Johnny Lee, Chip Olds, Gaye Talbert, Verona Taylor and Rhonda Zimmerman.
Mrs E B Knotts of Wisner presides Fifth District Clubs and attends the 76th annual National Federation convention in San Francisco. Marilyn Van Derbur delivers keynote address and Jack Valenti speaks at final session. Delegates from other countries attend. Knotts belongs to Sicily Island Women's Club.
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