Rhodesia Royal Commission Talks Aim to Break Independence Deadlock
British Prime Minister Harold Wilson and Rhodesian leader Ian Smith announced a plan for a royal commission to study Rhodesia’s demand for independence. Smith warned of a unilateral declaration if negotiations fail, while Wilson cautioned against force and urged a negotiated settlement. The commission faces a key hurdle over the 1961 constitution.
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Salisbury
Rhodesia
Britain
Ian Smith
Harold Wilson
Smith
Wilson
Month Closes On Mild Note
The Twin Cities end October on a mild, sunny day with a high near 76 and a low around 43. No rain was recorded at Selman Field, October’s total remains about .09 inch, 3.2 inches below average, and the last rainfall was October 7.
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Twin Cities
FAA
Selman Field
Cash Prizes Set In Yule Contest In Monroe
Monroe unveils a 1965 Christmas Home Lighting Contest with total cash prizes of 1350. City divided into 12 districts with a $100 district winner and a citywide $150 grand prize, plus a $150 top overall award. Officials say simplified rules and a zone approach will boost participation and showcase more illuminated homes.
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Monroe
The
News-Star
World Publishing Corporation
City of
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Kingsize
Louisiana
World
U S Skyraiders Mistakenly Attack Friendly Village
A U S airstrike hits a friendly village, killing 48 and wounding 55 villagers. The event draws immediate scrutiny as officials assess command errors and civilian casualties.
China Delivers Blow to Sino Soviet Reconciliation
London based report notes Red China rejects Soviet peaceful coexistence and endorses Khrushchev opposition. The Albanian Communist Party statement broadcasts as Moscow seeks a broad front for its stance ahead of November 7 anniversary events.
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London
UPI
Russia
Peking
Communist Party
Moscow
Red China
Kremlin
Navy path ends Eight years Army Willie Bond heads to Hong Kong
After eight years in the Army Willie F Bond son of Mrs Margie Bond Swartz leaves for the Navy following a two week home visit He sails to Hong Kong aboard the USS Henderson to begin Navy duty.
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Willie F. Bond
Margie Bond
Swartz
Navy
Hong Kong
USS
Henderson
West Monroe Teen Carla Ann Anding Turns 18 Today
Miss Carla Ann Anding daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Anding of 322 Arrant Road West Monroe reaches her eighteenth birthday today marking a milestone in the family.
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Carla Ann Anding
J. W. Anding
Arrant Rd
West Monroe
Mill Fire Devastates Albright Lumber Plant Near West Monroe
A pre-dawn blaze at the C. A. Albright Sawmill and Lumber Co. near West Monroe destroyed the main mill, caused about 30000 dollars in damages, and was fought by the West Monroe fire department. No injuries were reported and owner C. A. Albright estimated 8000 dollars in lumber saved. The fire occurred outside city limits under Ouachita Parish funding rules.
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C. A. Albright Sawmill and Lumber Co
West Monroe
White’s Ferry Road
C. A. Albright
Albright
Ouachita Parish
Concentration Set On State Spending
Sen. Jamar Adcockwill push the Legislative Budget Committee to streamline operations focusing on the big four state spending areas education public welfare highways and institutions The Monroe senator says the committee should cut hearings and have the State Division of Administration make recommendations ensuring funds for major programs while reducing smaller budget reviews.
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Aten
Adcock
Earl K. Long
State Budget Office
Jimmie H. Davis
McKeithen
Budget Committee
Rebels Seized During Mop up in Indonesia
Indonesian paratroopers captured 342 rebels from the Communist Youth Front in Central Java during mop up operations. Sixty?eight killed? The report notes 38 rebels died during an ambush on navy patrols near Surakarta. In Jakarta police dispersed a near riot between pro and anti Communist factions at a rally of the Indonesian Nationalist Party. The incidents reflect ongoing instability after an October coup attempt against President Sukarno.
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Maj
Suroso
Java
Surakarta
Indonesia
Sukarno
Richland Parish Traffic Deaths Rise During 4 to 6 P.M.
State Police data show most fatalities in a 12 parish area occur between 4 and 6 p.m. in Richland Parish as motorists head home after work. Captain Kidd notes completion of I-20 through Northeast Louisiana should cut accidents by about 50 percent, cites Lincoln Parish as an example.
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Louisiana
Mississippi River
M. E. Kidd
Selman Field
Kidd
Rayville
Delhi
Lincoln Parish
Ouachita
Richland
Lincoln
Jackson
Union
Morehouse
Caldwell
East Carroll
West Carroll
Madison
Tensas
Franklin
Catahoula
Conecordia
Alexandria
U.S
Louisiana State Police Department
Capt. Kidd
Skyraiders questioned after friendly village bombing in Vietnam
Two U S Air Force A 1E Skyraiders inadvertently bombed a village 40 miles north of Qui Nhon killing at least 48 and wounding 55. The target was near Bong Son and the strike was approved despite questions from the FAC pilot.
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Saigon
APS
Qui Nhon
U.S
U.S. Army
1St Cavalry Division
An _ Khe
Binh Dinh
Air Force
FAC
Forward Air Control
Bong Son
Division
da Nang
Armed Robbers Hit 7 11 Store on Lee Avenue
Police report two armed men robbed a 7 11 Food Store on Lee Avenue Saturday night at 10 40 p m taking 140 in cash. Employees described pistols in the hold up with no further details available.
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Lee Avenue
Monroe
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