Civilian Rule Hoped In Vietnam Ky Becomes Premier
Brig. Gen Nguyen Cao Ky, 34, takes South Vietnam premiership, aiming to restore civilian rule within months. He pledges austerity, returns to air force, and leads a military government where civilians hold 14 of 16 cabinet posts. A Marine dies near Da Nang. Navy Secretary Nitze departs Saigon after a Far East trip.
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Algeria's Ben Bella ousted by army backed coup
Algeria was shocked as army backed forces ousted President Ahmed Ben Bella before dawn. Col. Houari Boumedienne emerged as strongman and led the revolutionary council which accused Ben Bella of high treason and personal power abuse amid claims of government by whim.
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Dominican sides accept OAS peace plan for elections
In Santo Domingo both the civilian junta chief Gen. Antonio Imbert Barrera and rebel minister Hector Aristy signaled acceptance of the OAS peace formula as a basis for talks. They warned the three page proposal is vague and needs clarification before formal replies, likely by Tuesday. The plan envisions elections within six to nine months and a provisional government until then, with broad party participation.
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Burglar Naps On Wrong Bed At Police Chief’s Villa
In Santa Severa near Rome, burglar Franco Monaldi broke into Police Chief Franco Mancuso’s seaside villa, stole a few items, then napped on a bed until the chief arrived and arrested him for theft.
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News Highlights From City and Nation
A girl scout official from India is amazed by the number of cars and women who drive in Monroe. Three-day state convention of Veterans of World War I closes here today after officers elected. A. T. Buddy Harrelson to chair United Givers Fund Drive for West Monroe. Doctors may save Eunice girl's severed foot but broader work remains. Parishes are asked to finance Gov. McKeithen's road blacktopping plans. U.S. lawmakers seek compromise to speed voting bill action. Goldwater says Free Society keeps conservatives in the Republican Party. Economy to gain from repeal of excise taxes. Ahmed Ben Bella ousted in Algeria as a tough replacement takes over. New hope for peace in Dominican crisis as OAS formula discussed.
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Viet Cong Bomb Kills Girl at Bac Lieu Milk Bar
Viet Cong terrorists bombed a milk bar in Bac Lieu, 125 miles south of Saigon, killing one Vietnamese girl and wounding 20 others, including three American servicemen, a U.S. military spokesman said.
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Skies Remain Partly Cloudy Over Monroe Area
Skies over Monroe and surrounding area stay clear to partly cloudy with little temperature change. FAA at Selman Field logged a Saturday high of 87 degrees and a low of 62, with no rain. Monthly rainfall stands at 0.47 inch. Forecast calls for 86 to 90 daytime highs and 65 to 70 overnight, with variable winds 5 to 15 mph.
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Safety engineer attends three day Marinette fire school
Aashlie J. T. Walker of 2210 Fannie St Monroe, safety engineer for a natural gas firm, joined about 25 men at a Marinette Wisconsin fire fighting school. The program covered latest techniques with hands on training fighting fires from small gasoline spills to 800 square foot pits and propane gas fires.
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Local Air Force Recruiters Move to Monroe Post Office
New quarters for sergeants Crusenberry and Martin, local Air Force recruiters, announce the office has moved to Room 307 in the Monroe Post Office building. The telephone number remains 925-2746, with hours 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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Rhee Hospitalized in Unstable Condition in Honolulu
Former South Korean president Syngman Rhee, 90, rushed to Queen’s Hospital in Honolulu in unstable and guarded condition with internal bleeding. A hospital spokesman said he received a blood transfusion as his years-long health decline continues. His wife Francesca was nearby during the crisis.
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Nine Die As Fiat Plane Crashes At Paris Air Show
At the Paris International Air Show a Fiat aircraft spun out of control after a demonstration flight and crashed into a parking area. Nine people were killed and four injured as the plane smashed into parked cars, with reports that six people in a sedan were beheaded. Pilot Captain Italo Dona was killed attempting to eject. Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and Gemini astronauts White and McDivitt had left the field shortly before the accident.
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Italo Dona
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U.S
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James A. McDivitt
Gemini Twins Take Control At Air Show
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and astronauts James A. McDivitt and Edward H. White III dominated the Inter national Air Show near Paris, outshining Soviet stars Yuri Gagarin who was unavailable for a planned meeting. The U.S. party toured exhibits with their wives, while a crash last week marred show mood.
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Arkansas Wrath Rips Into Kansas
A vast Arkansas River flood devastates Colorado Kansas Nebraska New Mexico and surrounding areas. Eighteen deaths are confirmed with many more feared as floodwaters surge across western states and rescue efforts begin. Colorado reports $102 million in losses as governors and federal officials coordinate relief and cleanup continues.
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Interesting Photo Contest Winners At Monroe
Four local amateur photographers won cash prizes in the second week of the National Winners contest. First place went to Mrs. Jack Du Restre for a barbed wire scene. Third went to Mrs. Lee Estes for a striking black and white image. Weekly prizes ranged from 2.50 to 10 dollars, with four local grand prize winners to advance to a national competition for 1250 dollars and chances at trips and other awards. Entrants should mail prints by the deadline to the Photo Contest Editor at Monroe News-Star.
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