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Newspaper

Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1961

Page

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Maryland Gov Rejects Freedom Ride Ultimatum

Gov. J. Millard Tawes in Baltimore rejected the CORE demand to call a November special session or cancel the Veterans Day route 40 Freedom Ride. He argued the ultimatum would disrupt a delicate race relations situation as arrests occurred at a diner and leaders plan a 750 to 1,000 participant protest. The state, with federal backing, has urged restaurant owners to end segregation along Route 40.

Baltimore J. Millard Tawes Maryland General Assembly Congress of Racial Equality National Association For the Advancement of Colored People CORE Tawes Freedom Riders State Department Kennedy New York

Wife Of World Newsman Dies Services Today

Mrs. H. H. Brinsmade wife of a News-Star-World editorial staff member died Saturday morning in a local nursing home after a lengthy illness. Funeral services are set for 3 30 p m Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev George W Pomeroy officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her husband one daughter Eleona Brinsmade Monroe one brother George Rea Nashville Tenn two sisters Mrs A N Van Aernam Albany N Y Mrs Millard Sutton Evansville Ind and a niece Mrs Willis D Downs Syracuse N Y. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Rea of Hopkinsville Ky. Born December 25 1882 in Hopkinsville. Continues on Page TwoA.

H. H. Brinsmade News-Star— World A.m Mulhearn Funeral Home George W. Pomeroy Memorial Park Cemetery Eleona Brinsmade Monroe George Rea Nashville

Is Your Business Qualified To Display This Emblem

A local call inquires about eligibility to display a promotional emblem. Businesses are urged to contact FA 5 3869 to learn qualification criteria and compliance steps.

Death follows shooting at Lone Star Tourist Court

Paul Witt 56, manager of the Lone Star Tourist Court at 4310 South Grand, dies after a Friday night shooting at the office. William G. Adams 47, of Lone Star Tourist Courts, is treated for a leg wound and booked for attempted murder. witnesses say Adams returned with a shotgun after a dispute, then Witt fired a .44 slug. Witt dies on arrival at St. Francis hospital. Adams is jailed after police declare the incident a shooting fracas.

Paul Witt Tack. Witt South Grand St. Francis Hospital Witt Monroe William G. Adams Lone Star Tourist Courts E. A. Conway Memorial Hospital Lone Star Adams

Waggonner Wins Democratic Nomination in Fourth District

Joe D. Waggonner Jr., of Plain Dealing, won the Democratic nomination for Congress in Louisiana's Fourth District. He held a commanding lead over Marvin Bass and other candidates as unofficial returns from 211 of 226 precincts showed Waggonner with 26,530 votes to Bass's 5,228. Lyons challenged in the general election scheduled for December 19.

Shreveport Joe D. Waggonner Jr Plain Dealing Overton Brooks D-La Waggonner Citizens Council State Board of Education Bass Marvin Bass George Miller Joe C. Monroe Sophie Thompson Bossier Parish Louisiana Tech Charlton H. Lyons

Ramblin Jimmy Woods joins LSU Kappa Sigma as pledge trainer

Monroe sophomore Ramblin Jimmy Woods of LSU serves as assistant vice president and pledge trainer for the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He previously led LSU's Junior Division as president and graduated from Neville High School, daughter of Mr and Mrs T H Woods of Route four Monroe. W R Flanigan of 1704 North Fifth Street Monroe recovers at home after a long illness at 86, a former Bernstein Park concession custodian. Douglas Kelly, son of Dr and Mrs J P Kelly, Bon Aire Drive Monroe, is elected secretary and treasurer of the Webb School senior class at Bell Buckle Tennessee.

Jimmy Woods Monroe Louisiana State University Kappa Sigma Social Fraternity Woods LSU Neville High School T. H. Woods Route Four W. R. Flanigan North Fifth Street Bernstein Park Douglas Kelly J. P. Kelly Bon Aire Drive Webb School Bell Buckle Tenn

Status Symbols Reveal Shallow Vanity on a Flat Tire

A humorous observation notes that a gleaming status symbol loses value when its function fails, illustrating how appearance cannot compensate for practical shortcomings.

LSU Tigers Dominate Florida 23-0 in Homecoming Stunner

In Gainesville 46,900 fans watched LSU overwhelm Florida 23 to 0. The Tigers controlled play, stifling the Gators on defense as Florida failed to score, while LSU manufactured crucial drives including an 84 yard march halted by a blocked field goal. Don Ringold received standing ovations despite the scoreless defeat.

Gainesville Fla Florida Gators Louisiana State University Tigers Orangemen Florida Gator Baton Rouge Gators LSU Tom Batten Steve Ward Don Ringold

Rusk rules out surrender of Western Berlin rights

Secretary of State Dean Rusk rejects any surrender of vital Western or West Berlin interests to reach a Berlin settlement with the Soviet Union. He dismisses a central European buffer zone and warns neutralized areas would be exploited by the Communist bloc. Rusk spoke in a Voice of America interview and signaled a new approach to Moscow next week to resolve access issues in East Berlin.

Washington (Ap Dean Rusk Rusk Voice of America State Department U.S East Berlin Moscow Berlin Llewelly T Thompson

Gales Whip Snow Over Wide Area

A blustery winter storm moves east from the Central Rockies snowing across Montana Colorado Wyoming and Nevada. The Kansas City Weather Bureau warns of strong northerly winds heavy snow for the Rockies and Central Plains with travel hazards Sunday. Overnight East freezes give way to 50s and 60s in places.

Central Rockies Montana Nevada Kansas City Weather Bureau Rockies Central Plains Wyoming Colorado New Mexico Nebraska South Dakota East

Weary Warnings Mark A Nation on Edge

Senator Soaper urges focus on keeping foreign bombs out of the country while neighbors are left guarding bomb shelters. Secretary Hodge criticizes clock-watching, praised by industry excluding clock advertising. A desk neighbor anticipates life as a retired senior citizen, while concerns about international tensions remain muted among the public.

Hodge

Suspect Arrested in Michigan Crime Spree Abduction Case

In Lansing police arrested William Weingardner also known as William Winegar 39 for a sensational crime spree that included abducting two policemen. An accomplice identified as John L. Rodgers or Roger Williams 39 was wounded and hospitalized after a deputy sheriff stopped the pair on a road in a dramatic manhunt.

Lansing, Mich Ingham Kenneth Preadmore William Weingardner William Winegar Lansing Michigan John L. Rodgers Roger Williams Phillip Marville Ingham County

Four Arrested For Burglary Of New Houses

Ouachita Parish sheriff’s deputies arrested four men in West Monroe for burglaries at new houses on Jonesboro Highway. Calvin Crisco Linda Crisco Willy Leonard faced burglary counts. Earl Adams was charged as an accessory. Stolen hot water tanks cabinets and light fixtures were recovered. No bond set Saturday.

Quachita Parish Jonesboro West Monroe Bailey Grant Calvin O. Crisco Linda Crisco Willy Leonard Earl A. Adams Grant Ouachita Parish

Clouds and Wind Expected Across Twin Cities Today

The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with wind and possible dust unless rain settles it. Mild temperatures are expected with scattered afternoon thundershowers. Highs range from 78 to 84 degrees. yesterday’s high was 79 and low 52 at Selman Field.

Twin Cities FAA Selman Field

Soviets Withdraw Tanks as U S Circles Berlin in Airshow

After a 16 hour Berlin stand off the Soviet 10 tanks pulled back from Friedrichstrasse while U S Pattons moved to 800 yards from the frontier. A U S C47 then circled East Berlin signaling a test of air rights over the city. Tempelhof field hosted the operations.

Berlin U.S Friedrichstrasse U. S East Berlin United States Allied Air Tempelhof

Radioactive Cloud Flies Across U S

A high fast moving cloud carrying small amounts of radioactive contamination from Russia's mega blast crossed the United States. Public Health Service officials urged no public alarm as the cloud moved east toward the Great Lakes at about 80 mph. A Weather Bureau expert said it carried no measurable fallout and likely differed little from earlier tests.

Washington UPS Russia United States Public Health Service Great Lakes PHS Earth Weather Bureau

Women’s Club Leader Links Berlin Crisis to World Peace

Miss Chloe Gifford, past president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, told about 200 state women at a Paragon Club luncheon that Berlin’s danger mirrors a larger struggle. She warned against appeasement, urged US leadership to sustain West Berlin, and urged unity to win global faith.

West Berlin East Berlin Chloe Gifford Miss Gifford General Federation of Women's Clubs Paragon Club Berlin France England Germany United States West Germany Miss

Allies Asked To Aid With Forces Like Allies Asked To Aid With Forces Like

The United States plans to speed 50 000 troops and heavy equipment to Germany to fill out divisions and bolster armored and tactical squadrons by December 1. Equipment will be kept ready for possible airlift to Europe if needed while Britain prepares proposals to Parliament on strengthening defenses and the 50 000 man British army of the Rhine.

London API United States Germany U. S Europe Roswell Gilpatric Britain Harold Watkinson Gilpatric Rhine

Hurricane Hatty Heads Toward Cuba In 125 Mile Wind Swirl

UPI reports Hurricane Hatty driving 125 mph winds toward Cuba as of 5 p.m. est. Forecaster Gilbert Clark warns Cuba will be hit while Jamaica and Cuba face potential flooding from bands of rain. The storm centers near 14.6 N 81.5 W, moving north at seven mph.

Miami UPI Hattie Cuba Gilbert Clark Miami Weather Bureau Puerto Cabezas Nicaragua Kingston Jamaica Honduras Weather Bureau

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