Judge Dismisses Powell Congress Seat Suit
U S District Judge Hart rules court lacks jurisdiction over House seating actions. Powell plans appeal to federal appellate court. Case centers on separation of powers as Powell seeks reinstatement and a three judge panel to challenge the exclusion.
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Powell Congress
Washington
U.S. District Court
George L. Hart Jr
Adam Clayton Powell
Congress
House
Harlem
Herbert Reid
Powell
U.S. Court of Appeals
Reid
Hart
New York
Polluters Called Out Over Ouachita Sewage Dumping
West Monroe and Columbia were named as prime violators as the Louisiana Stream Control Commission held a public hearing at Northeast Louisiana State College. Officials cited eight threats from sewage discharge, including health risks, water shortages, and economic losses, with calls to adjust oxygen and temperature standards.
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West Monroe
Columbia
Monroe Jaycees
Louisiana Stream Control Commission
Ouachita Riv
Northeast
Louisiana State College
Trygg
Division of Public Health Engineering
Commission
Robert LaFleur
E. A. Epps
College Union
Louisiana
Lawrence
Ouachita
Travis Mayo
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Ouachita Hunters' Association
Little Corney Bayou
Corney Bayou
Bayou D'Arbonne
Lake D’arbonne
Bayou de L’outre
Bayou Bartholomew
Olin
Brooks
Monroe
Arkansas
Comic Quip About Love Flushes Up a Rival’s Pause
A lighthearted bachelor quip declares that a girl who tells you to stop after a kiss is a sign of genuine affection. The joke relies on cheeky framing of romance as a test of attraction between friends.
Twin Cities Chit Chat Highlights Local Serviceman Return
Second Lieutenant Philip Youngblood recently visited home from the University of Oklahoma where he studies meteorology under the Air Force sponsor. He spent time with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Kermit L. Youngblood of Buckhorn Bend Monroe. Crosstrailers Square Dance Club plans a Saturday dance at Knights of Columbus Hall Oliver Road with caller Don Belvin of Manchester Tennessee and watchers welcome.
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Philip Youngblood
University of Oklahoma
U. S. Air Force
Philip
Kermit L. Youngblood
Buckhorn Bend
Monroe
Crosstrailers Square Dance Club
Knights of Columbus Hall
Oliver Road
Don Belvin
Manchester
Tennessee
Novel Makes New Orleans Return Offer
Gordon Novel offered to return to New Orleans as a witness in Jim Garrison's Kennedy assassination inquiry with conditions. He seeks immunity from a 1961 burglary charge and private grand jury questioning, plus public testimony and travel freedom. Garrison's aide rejected the terms.
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New Orleans
Kennedy
Columbus
Ohio
Gordon Novel
Dist
Jim Garrison
Novel
Jerry Weiner
Weiner
Orleans Parish
Garrison
James Alcock
Cuba
Social Security Benefit Hike Faces Delays and Hurdles
Prospects for a July 1 increase fade as Congress debates the size of benefits and payroll tax rises. Experts warn the bill’s complexity and ties to Medicare changes, a tax surcharge, and debt-limit work could push action into September or later.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
House
Ays and Means
Ways and Means Committee
Eight Planes Shot Down In Galilee Battle
Israeli Mirage jets and Syrian Mig 21s clashed over the Sea of Galilee in a day of tank and air fighting. Israel said six Migs were shot down and Syria claimed two Mirages. A Syrian report said four Israeli planes crossed into Syria with two Israeli planes shot down. An Israeli spokesman said the air action did not extend to Damascus, while a Syrian communique claimed losses on both sides.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Syria
Damascus
Desert
Sea of Galilee
Andrews Seeks Transcript of Jury Testimony in Kennedy Case
New Orleans AP Dean A Andrews Jr seeks a transcript of grand jury testimony in the Kennedy assassination probe. His attorney Zeiden vows to pursue to the U S Supreme Court while asking to quash the indictment. arguments postponed for a week as defense prepares.
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New Orleans
Dean A. Andrews Jr
Grand
Sam Monk Zelden
Andrews
U.S. Supreme Court
Zeiden
Criminal District
Frank Shea
Grand Jury
Dist. Atty
Jim Garrison
Warren Commission
Clay Bertrand
Lee Harvey Oswald
Kennedy
Bertrand
Garrison
Clay L. Shaw
Shaw
Weather forecast notes no major changes ahead
Twin Cities expect no significant temperature shifts with highs of 80 to 86 under partly cloudy skies today and Saturday. Tonight's low 60 to 65. Monroe records a high of 80s and Sharen reports a low near 62 with south winds 8 to 16 mph. Warm conditions persist.
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Twin Cities
Monroe
Sharen
South Viets Threaten To Invade North
In Saigon Neuy Van Thieu warned of bombing Hanoi or invading the North if Communist attacks continue. US artillery shelled near the Ben Hai River bridge after reports of massed enemy at the border crossing. Premier Ky surveyed Quang Tri as North Vietnamese forces pressed in the demilitarized zone.
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Saigon
Ben Hai River Bridge
Demilitarized Zone
Neuyen van Thieu
Hanoi
North Vietnam
Thieu
Quang Tri
U.S
Haiphong
Waddell
Duncan
North
South Vietnam
Nguyen Cao Ky
Ben Hai Bridge
Bobby Baker Sentenced to Prison Term in Tax Evasion Case
Former Senate aide Bobby Baker received a sentence of one to three years on seven counts including income tax evasion theft and conspiracy. The judge ordered concurrent sentences as Baker faced an appeal and prepared to undergo parole eligibility after a year. Baker defended his financial dealings while noting ongoing work.
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Bobby Baker
Senate
U.S
Washington
Washington (Ap
Baker
Oliver Gasch
Senate Democrats
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson
Robert S. Kerr
D-Okla
California Savings and Loan Company
Kerr
Justice Department
William O. Bittman
Bittman
James Mhoon Sartor Dies at 79 in Alto Parish
James Mhoon Sartor, 79, a leading Richland Parish farmer and merchant of Alto, died at St. Francis Hospital after a long illness. Funeral arrangements were pending through Mulhearn Funeral Home. Survivors include his widow Ruby Sartor, a daughter Martha Sartor of New Orleans, two brothers D. R. Sartor Sr. of Alto and Dr. E. A. Sartor of Shreveport, plus nieces and nephews. He was a native and lifelong resident of Alto, World War I veteran, and a member of Little Creek Methodist Church.
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Alto
James Mhoon Sartor
Richland Parish
St. Francis Hospital
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Ruby Sartor
Martha Sartor
New Orleans
D. R Sartor
E. A. Sartor
Shreveport
Little Creek
Wedding Chaos Ends With Marriage Despite Delays
Jean Verall and Edwin Cook wed in Cove Hampshire despite a broken down minibus, late taxis, a missing church key, and a last minute substitute best man. The couple finally left for a stay in Oldham after storms canceled their lake district honeymoon plans.
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London
Jean Verall
Jean
Edwin Cook
Cove
County
Hampshire
Edwin
Oldham
Brian
Walsall
Staffordshire
Lathers
Britain
Lake District
U N Three Man Mission Ends Aden Visit
The United Nations mission to aid South Arabia and Aden toward independence abruptly left Aden accusing Britain of non cooperation. Manuel Perez Guerrero led the three man group which refused to engage with the South Arabian federal government and could not issue a policy statement on television. The mission said it would only deal with the British as administering power.
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Aden
U.N
Manuel Perez Guerrero
Venezuela
Guerrero
Hussein Ali Bayoomi
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