02 Oct 1965
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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1965
Page
1
A Bulawayo police arrest followed a bomb explosion in empty offices in central Bulawayo. No injuries as offices were closed. ceiling damage and a 14 by 4 foot hole in the iron roof were reported. The suspect will face explosives charges in court Saturday. The blast is tied to a 18 month wave of similar incidents.
Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Ace Gentry Sr. have returned home from a tour visiting historical sites across Mississippi Tennessee Arkansas Alabama Kentucky and Missouri. Jean Leithton Gentry author of Mama and the Outlaw noted the vacation was calmer than their World’s Fair trip.
Ouachita High defeats top rated Woodlawn of Shreveport in a close district 1-AAA football showdown as officials focus on a strong performance and key plays.
Pasadena scientists plan to switch off Mariner 4's high power antenna, ending routine communications after 307 days and 419 million miles. The 575-pound craft may never be heard again until a new Goldstone dish becomes available next spring as observers worry about battery, solar panel, and gas supplies.
Sen. Russell B. Long introduced a bill to help uninsured disaster victims with damages from Hurricane Betsy. The proposal would forgive up to 5000 on SBA loans for residents in declared disaster areas who lacked insurance. Betsy caused massive insured losses and homelessness along New Orleans and surrounding regions.
Cambodia announced it will not participate in the work of the seven General Assembly committees or other organs while keeping its seat in the United Nations. Ambassador Hoot Sambath cited U S bombing in Viet Nam and U S intervention as factors and urged agenda action on Indochina sovereignty and human rights concerns.
A 21 year old Southern State College student Calvin Coughlin II was held by El Dorado police for an armed robbery at Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. He was identified by Chief J G Thomas and arrested at a roadblock after fleeing the scene with about 70 dollars. Witnesses Raymond Greer and Buddy Adams chased the suspect and provided the license number and getaway car description.
In the Mekong Delta 68 Viet Cong bodies were counted after heavy fighting 50 miles south of Saigon. About 1,500 government troops and 1,000 Viet Cong fought in swamps near My Tho, with light government losses and heavier Viet Cong casualties.
Local schools report very few influenza cases this week with Milton C. Hall noting none in parish schools and Van Dodom saying city schools are clear. St Frederick High counts three or four cases as Football players miss practices. one hospital treats flu cases.
Washington AP reports a 105 million five year federal aid program to boost medical libraries. House approves 296 to 3 sending bill to Senate. Funds cover grants training projects research regional libraries regional branches and medical publications.
Cooler temperatures expected with a low near 56 in the Twin Cities area around midnight. Highs range from 66 today to 72 78 later. overnight lows near 50 56. Partly cloudy skies with light northeast winds 8 to 16 mph.
Fidel Castro said Cuba would open its doors to all Cubans wishing to leave and challenged the United States to respond. He offered to discuss via diplomatic channels if Washington initiates, broadening a prior exit proposal. U.S. officials in Washington said no official reply had been received yet.
Indonesia's capital faced unrest as martial law was proclaimed after Lt. Col. Untung led a coup to oust President Sukarno. Sukarno reportedly remained in control per loyal generals while rebels were reportedly contained but not crushed. Brig. Gen Suharto affirmed unity against the revolt as Jakarta streets stayed tense and shops opened with traffic jams.
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