Legislature racing to balance budget with tidelands hopes
Baton Rouge AP The 11 day countdown to the state session continues as officials seek 73.5 million to balance next year’s budget. Tide lands talks with President Kennedy during his New Orleans visit offer a potential settlement, while the budget study committee has yet to report. Legal battles over escrow oil funds and nationwide negotiation pace complicate moves toward a 350 million pool.
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Kennedy
New Orleans
Legislative Budget Study Committee
Atty
Gremillion
Louisiana
Washington
Justice Department
Tidelands
U. S
Archibald Cox
William Helis Jr
Gremilli
Hodges duo rescued from craft near San Francisco
Jeff L. Hodges, 35, of San Jose, and his 13-year-old daughter Sandra were found aboard the craft and reported in good condition though low on food as the AP Wirephoto note.
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Wash
San Francisco
Jeff L. Hodges
San Jose
California
Sandra
Louisiana Negroes Seek Jobs In Three Cities
The Associated Press reports Louisiana Negroes sent West and North by the Citizens Council sought jobs in Los Angeles Chicago and New York. Plans for a Southwide sponsorship meeting in New Orleans May 18 19 are discussed as part of the movement. Several managers and officials comment on the exodus and job prospects.
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Associated Press
Citizens Council of
Greater
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Chicago
New York
George Singelmann
Citizens Council of America
South
Benjamin Lewis
24Th Ward
Citizens Council
Lewis
Union
Travelers Aid Society
Shelva Williams
Roy Hamilton
Singelmann
West Tennessee
Justice Department
U.S. District Court
Memphis
Haywood County
Tenn
Biloxi
Miss
U. S. Dist
Sidney Mize
Freedom Riders
Jackson
Mississippi House
Robert F. Kennedy
Washington
Mel Vin La Boyne Named Assistant Racing Secretary
Seattle record notes Melvin Bones La Boyne a longtime racing figure since 1925 and former Eddie Arcaro agent has been named assistant racing secretary at Renton track. He has been a groom jockey exercise rider owner and trainer.
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Seattle, Wash
UPI
Melvin (Bones) la Boyne
Eddie Arcaro
Renton Track
la Boyne
Britain in Nuclear Talks amid NATO Policy Debates
The report notes Britain negotiating to join an expanding economic union while seeking involvement in political talks. France and West Germany want Britain kept out until economic talks finish, but Dutch and Belgian resistance blocks progress. The aim includes satisfying West Germany on armament, countering France on a separate nuclear force, and giving smaller states a NATO voice.
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Ain
Econominion
France
West Germany
Britain
Lions Banquet Set For Tonight In West Monroe
West Monroe Lions and Lionesses plan a Ladies Night meeting at 7 PM at Highland Park Country Club with officer installations. New officers include Whit O. Smith president and E D Norris first VP. Directors are Ivan Owens Phil Caruthers Hugh Taylor Gene Dupuy Warren McGee. Lioness officers listed.
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West Monroe
West Monroe Lions and Lionesses
Highland Park Country Club
Whit O. Smith
E.D. Norris
Bill Keighney
Lou Heard
Prsident
Harold Hill
Will Morris
Lion Tamer
Jamie Jace Wilhite
Tailtwister
Lion
Ivan D. Owens
Phil Caruthers
Hugh Taylor
Gene Dupuy
Warren McGee
Blame Reds For Death Of Boy In Caracas Disorder
Police blame Communists for May Day clashes in Caracas where a 13 year old boy was killed and 17 people injured. Fourteen arrests reported as troops and police patrols moved to quell disturbances.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Texas Ex-Convicts Captured After Frenzied Chase
Three Texas ex-convicts were captured after a $362 Quick Stop robbery in New Orleans. Richard Havens, Clarence Miguez, and Thomas Godwin were booked on armed robbery and attempted murder charges, with fugitives from Texas and related cases.
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Texas
Richard Havens
Groves
Tex
Clarence Miguez
Thomas Godwin
Port Arthur
Miguez
Paul Ponthieur
Havens
Godwin
Louis Sirgo
Siro
Pinea Village
Miguel
Louisiana
Pleasant Mail In For Change Pleases Detroit Mayor
A Lincoln Park resident mailed 200 to Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanagh asking it be given to a worthy charity. The letter cites it as payment for a long-ago debt. Suburban residents flood the mayor with mail opposing his plan to tax incomes of Detroit workers and residents.
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Detroit
Jerome Cavanagh
Lincoln Park
Commission On Children and Youth
United States weighs atmospheric test moratorium and ban
Washington argues over a possible U S atmospheric test moratorium while urging a formal ban with international inspection. Officials fear the move could weaken the Geneva disarmament talks as about 30 tests remain in the Pacific. Dr James Van Allen warns a large high altitude detonation could damage the Van Allen belt but recover in weeks.
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United States
U. S
State Department
White House
Geneva
Washington
Pacific
van Allen
James van Allen
Martin family obituary at West Monroe Masonic Lodge event
Martin obituary lists survivors widow Vivian Martin and children Charles M. Martin Jr June Gulett Mary Brooks Luanna Martin. Also survived by parents John T. Martin and Mrs. John T. Martin and four brothers Doyle, Douglas, Connell, Huey. Pallbearers named Lynell Fletcher Horace Crocker Reecie Walters B O Thompson Cletus Walters John Wilks J W Ostin Cecil Gross.
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West Monroe
Masonic’ Lodge
Vivian Martin
Charles M. Martin, Jr
June Gulett
Snowflake
Arizona
Mary Brooks
Monroe
Luanna Martin
John T. Martin
Doyle B. Martin
Hialeah
Fla
Douglas C. Martin
Conny Q. Martin
Huey P. Martin
Lynell Fletcher
Horace Crocker
Reecie Walters
B. O. Thompson
Cletus Walters
John Wilks
J. W. Osteen
Cecil Gross
Kennedy Acts On Industry Demands On Rail Labor
The report to Kennedy addresses industry push to remove firemen from freight locomotives and other manpower cuts while rail labor unions oppose mergers. It notes unions for nonoperating workers seek 25 cent hourly raise and six month layoff notice.
River Flood Stages Rise in 24 Hour Readings
River stages show a 24 hour rise and continued flood risk along the riverfront. Officials urge monitoring of gauges as flows shift, with warnings for low-lying areas and possible evacuations if levels advance.
Offshore dispute prompts calls for settlement figures
State officials discuss a potential settlement involving funds from an escrow account. State Sen. Howard Jones cites ongoing talks and possible amounts, while an attorney general notes the need for federal involvement and a measured approach to the disputed offshore territory.
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Gremillion
Howard Jones
St.fof
Wash- Joseph
Fedington
Davis
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