26 Sep 1965
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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1965
Page
1
In Homestead Florida an eight story solid fuel rocket exploded into a 1000 foot flame above Everglades swamps. The test produced 3.5 million pounds thrust and 126 seconds burn, surpassing expectations and boosting U S space booster plans.
Campaign volunteers begin the 1966 United Givers Fund drive with an $284,934 target, an 11.7 percent rise over 1965. Loftin and five area chairmen lead drives across Ouachita Parish, stressing fair share giving to close funding gaps and support agencies like the Red Cross, Boy Scouts, United Way partners, USO, and YMCAs.
Former Gov Jimmie Davis top aide and several lawmakers deny taking any bribes as charged by a river boat pilot. The report notes political response and ongoing investigations affecting Louisiana politics.
A 200 mile swath of heavy rains and squalls associated with Debbie moved toward southern Florida. The Weather Bureau said the tropical low was expected to become a full fledged storm by noon today as Florida recovers from a prior tropical event.
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury seeks voter approval Tuesday for a $1.7 million courthouse expansion and a rural fire protection program. Polls run 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. with parish wide or rural district decisions and three fire propositions affecting millage costs and station staffing.
At 6 a.m. Saturday the thermometer reached 48 degrees the coldest early season reading in years. Skies clear and winds from the east at five to ten miles per hour forecast a mild follow day with highs near 75 to 80 and a low around 52 to 56.
Ramblin mentions Lucy Bowden of 800 Auburn St Monroe among 510 Red Cross workers at the New Orleans relief scene. Notes a resident helping Betsy victims as the city faces widespread damage.
South Vietnamese troops retook a government outpost north of Qui Nhon near Bong Son from Viet Cong guerrillas in a 48 hour operation. US planes supported the effort claiming 500 enemy deaths though Vietnamese reports list 690 killed with 70 bodies verified.
Miami AP report identifies a 13 year old boy found at Miami International Airport as Richard Bruce Thorne of Troy Michigan. Juvenile court official Barron Shields said the boy, who has speech impediment since early childhood, was identified from multiple sources including his sister Mrs Danny Willis. A hearing is set for Tuesday as investigators pursue the circumstances of his being alone at the airport.
In Hong Kong rumors swirl of a third Chinese nuclear test and a Liu Shao-chi succession as Mao steps down. News conference for foreign press in Beijing sparks speculation amid claims of upcoming grand celebrations and potential leadership shifts.
New Delhi says Kashmir status is settled and will not permit a plebiscite. Pakistan accuses Indian troops of violating the UN cease fire in Fazilka sector as U Thant notes two breaches under investigation. The Security Council urged halt to undeclared war while clashes continue.
The annual Parade of Homes resumes for its last day in the Twin Cities. Seven new modern houses showcase latest designs materials and fixtures as visitors tour. The event is sponsored by the Northeast Louisiana Association of Home Builders with prices from 10000 to 35000 and builders including Butler Real Estate and Construction Co A Lee Booth Mid South Homes Carson Homes and Holiday Homes.
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