Marion Area Tragedy Ends With Deputy and Suspect Dead
In Farmerville a middle aged bachelor Heard Nolan 55 killed two Union Parish deputies Chief Deputy George Miller Edwards 77 and Assistant District Attorney James T. Spencer said the rookie Glen Barron 30 who accompanied the deputies returned fire wounding Nolan who died later. The third deputy Aylmer G. Taylor 43 died at the scene after Nolan shot through the doorway as the men searched for stolen butter and onions linked to Linville High School. The coroner ruled Nolan killed by Barron in the line of duty and the two deputies were slain by Nolan. Funeral services for Edwards are set for 4 p m at First Baptist Church with burial in Farmerville Cemetery. Survivors include his wife two sons and two daughters.
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Jimmy Hatten
Farmerville
Union Parish
Heard Nolan
Marion
Nolan
Linville
Here
George Miller Edwards
Aylmer G. Taylor
Spencer
Depus
Edwards
Sheriff's Department
Taylor
Barron
J. B. Booth
Thad Kennedy
Ollie Newsom
Dick Miller
Joe Miller
Sid Patrick
Tayior
Jord Stewart
Dennis Long
Mr. Edwards
First Baptist Church
L. B. Hall
Farmerville Cemetery
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
M. Stein Baughman Sr
Lonnie Byrom
J. R. Dawkins
Frank Yelton
Larkin Edwards
Felix Hale
John Miller Edwards
Cloyd W. Edwards
Monroe
Lillian Edwards
J. J. Wood
West Monroe
Reds Drive Laos Forces From Post Near Plaine des Jarres
UPI report from Vientiane says pro Communist forces drove neutralist defenders from a key post west of the Plaine des Jarres. Premier Souvanna Phouma announced US Navy jet reconnaissance would resume, with photographs allegedly showing North Vietnamese troops in Laos. Generals reported Communist troops near Muong Soui, threatening a major battle and possibly opening route to Vientiane.
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Vientiane
Laos
UPI
Plaine Des Jarres
Souvanna Phouma
Souvanna
Pathet Lao
U.S. Navy
Amkha Soukhavong
Phou Kout
Muang Soui
Muong Soui
RFS
Gov McKeithen Declares Net Worth in STATE Records
Baton Rouge AP Gov John McKeithen reported a net worth of 297365 dollars per his filed statement with Secretary Wade O Martin. The filing came before the Thursday deadline, as required by law within 30 days after taking or leaving office.
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Baton Rouge
John MccKeithen
McKeithen
Wade O. Martin
West Monroe Post Office Adds Two New Delivery Trucks
Postmaster Homer Roark showcased two new four wheel drive mail delivery vehicles added to the West Monroe fleet. The newer trucks replace 1956 models and include right side controls for filling rural boxes without leaving the wheel. Extensive glass provides maximum visibility.
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West Monroe
Homer Roark
Pharmacists Danti and Eickholtz Speak in New Orleans
Professors August Danti and Theodore Eickholtz of Northeast Louisiana State College conduct a speech seminar in New Orleans today and Sunday. Sponsored by a leading drug manufacturer, the event is part of the Louisiana State Pharmaceutical Association annual meeting. Danti is former president of the Fifth District Pharmaceutical Association.
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August Danti
Theodore Eickholtz
Northeast Louisiana State College
New Orleans
Louisiana State Pharmaceutical Association
Danti
Fifth District Pharmaceutical Association
Dramatic daylight escape from East Berlin
In Berlin four East Germans two women and two men escaped to West Berlin after crossing three barbed wire barricades under a hail of submachine gun fire from Red border guards. An East Berlin doctor and his wife aided a 54 year old mother and her 17 year old son in a carefully planned bid that nearly succeeded before a trip wire flare halted them.
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Wilhelmsruher Damm
West Berlin
Red
Scranton enters GOP race against Goldwater at Maryland event
Pennsylvania Governor William W. Scranton announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination at the Maryland Republican convention. He labeled Goldwater's ideas a weird parody and vowed progressive Republicanism, saying the party is in danger and needs a nominee who can bolster other candidates.
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Baltimore
Pennsylvania
William W. Scranton
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Scranton
Maryland
Arizona
United States
Mary
William Scranton
Gates
Hoffa seeks trial recess to handle union business
Federal Judge Richard B. Austin said he would consider Hoffa's request to be excused from sessions of the $25 million fraud trial. Hoffa wants to preside at contract negotiations involving about 200,000 workers whose contracts have run out or are about to, seeking retroactive pay and urgent action on bargaining.
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Chicago
UPI
Richard B. Austin
Teamster
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
Area Showers Possible Today in Twin Cities Forecast
The Twin Cities and area may see more heat with 90 plus temperatures and isolated afternoon thundershowers. Highs 90 to 96, lows 70 to 76, southerly winds 5 to 15 mph as shower activity grows in the mid-South and middle west.
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Twin Cities
Mercury
mid-South
Middle West
Explosion Series Kills 8 in Santo Domingo Barracks
A chain of ammunition explosions at a suburban military barracks killed nine and wounded 110 in Santo Domingo. Police arrested two port workers planning to bomb a French liner. saboteurs may have fled to the University of Santo Domingo. Government and military officials statement ongoing.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Military Board of Inquiry
University of Santo Domingo
Donald Reid Cabral
Caribbean
Flandre
Javier Rodrigues
Gustavo Valdez Santana
Ozama
Soviets Accept U.N. Charter Revisions Push
The Soviet Union reportedly agreed Friday to amendments expanding the U.N. Security Council and the Economic and Social Council. The changes, approved by the General Assembly last fall, were circulated to 111 member nations for ratification despite Soviet objections.
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United Nations. N.Y (Ap
Soviet Union
U.N. Security and Economic and Social Councils
United Nations
General Assembly
East Germany Soviet Pact Defines 20 Year Alliance
The Soviet Union and East Germany signed a 20 year friendship treaty in Moscow. Khrushchev framed it as peaceful regulation of the German question and warned the issue can unexpectedly provoke a catastrophe. The pact leaves Potsdam obligations and Western access rights to Berlin unaffected.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
East Germany
Germany
Berlin
Khrushchev
U.S
LBJ Sends Warm Letter to De Gaulle in Reset Effort
President Johnson plans a cordial letter to Charles de Gaulle following Paris talks with George Ball. Ball reported wide agreement with France on long term Southeast Asia aims, despite differences on tactics. Ball noted common analysis of problems and evidence of North Vietnamese troops in Laos.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
Charles de Gaulle
Paris
George Ball
Ball
de Gaulle
Geneva
Middle East
France
United States
Southeast Asia
Viet Nam
U. S
Laos
Roaring Bad Time Lions Move Into Jacksonville Zoo
Cleo the lion relocated to a new habitat at Jacksonville Zoo and grew nervous on first exposure to other lions. Her longtime friends were University of Florida children and scientists who tested her heart X rays and blood samples. She now sits by the enclosure watching the anatomy students’ sons.
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Jacksonville
Cleo
Jacksonville Zoo
University of Florida
Robert Rhoades
Sons of Anatomy
Joseph Gennaro
Vote Spurs Hottest Talk Of Debates
In Washington the Senate rejected 37 to 22 a bid by Sen. Richard Russell to refer the civil rights bill to a popular vote in November. The clash with Sen. Everett Dirksen highlighted the debate as amendments were voted down, with Russell arguing for a public referendum and Dirksen warning it would cripple the bill.
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Washington
Senate
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Russell
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Dirksen
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Congress
House
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James T. Spencer
Glen Barron
George M. Edwards
Ayelmer G. Taylor
Phouma
Gov. McKeithen
Ramblin
Fore
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Inquiry Board
U.N
Soviets
LBJ
John Stennis
D-Miss
News - Star
News-Star—World
Monroe - West Monroe
Louisiana
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