Humphrey Wins Hearts in West Virginia Coal Country
West Virginia voters greeted Senator Hubert Humphrey with a rousing reception as he toured Logan Mingo McDowell and Mercer counties. He contrasted his campaign with Kennedy’s and urged focus on jobs, saying full employment helps farmers and workers alike.
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Cuz
McGuire
Washington
Man
Arrest Clears 8 Burglary Cases in Monroe
Monroe police report an arrest that clears eight burglaries and four attempted break-ins. The suspect, Machen, was found with a screwdriver and cash after a pursuit near North Second Street. The stolen items included tools from The Tool House and small cash from several downtown businesses.
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Sager General Tire Service
Pine Street
Fourth Street
Esso
North Fourth
Breard
Monroe Glass Company
Rovwal
Hatten Motors
North Second Street
and Motors Securities Co., Inc
Commercial Securities, Inc
North Third
Pine Streets
Machen
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Commercial Securities
Monroe
North
Spain Street
Baton Rouge
Grevemberg Aims to Run Louisiana Like a Business
Grefenberg argues state government should operate as a business to cut waste and save money. He cites payroll cuts, elimination of low‑value jobs, and more efficient engineering use. He vows a four‑lane highway linking Monroe to New Orleans and calls for an advisory board of 10 top specialists.
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Louisiana
National Party
Department of Public Works
Monroe
Shreveport
Alexandria
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
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Penn
Bevan Takes Short Holiday After Setback
British Labor Leader Aneurin Bevan 62 resumes rest after a setback in his abdominal operation three months ago. He will take a two week vacation to recover further, with Bevan remaining in public life.
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London
UPI
Aneurin Bevan
Policy Writers Workshop Set For April 20
A one day policy writers workshop hosted by Insurance Women of Monroe and West Monroe will take place at the Frances hotel from 9 00 a m to 4 30 p m on Wednesday April 20 The event features speakers W F E Leigh of Cole and Leigh Insurance and H P Walker of Louisiana Casualty and Surety division discussing blanket fire and average rates automobile and general liability The second annual workshop aims to educate employees and agents in North Louisiana about rating and issuing policies Approximately 140 invitations have been sent and committee members include Mrs Rosilee Womack Mrs Vance Breard Miss Doris Cassidy and Miss Linda Fuson with Mrs Mary Balgs handling arrangements
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Frances Hotel
W. F E. Leigh
Cole and Leigh Insurance Agency
H. P. Walker
Louisiana Casualty and Surety Division
Louisiana
Barbara Hall
Hall
Rosilee Womack
Vance Breard
Doris Cassidy
Linda Fuson
Mary Balgs
Campaign Money and Tax Rules Tie to Chicago Convention
The Los Angeles Times reports a host committee funded by a campaign group sent letters to reassure donors. Edward Day of Prudential Insurance received a letter with a Butler statement claiming funds won’t be used for political activity. The piece notes Republicans use similar tax rulings for their Chicago convention and mentions talks with Internal Revenue commissioner Dana Latham. Butler asserts the committee will meet all tax deductibility requirements.
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Los Angeles Times
Edward Day
Prudential Insurance Co
Butler
Chicago
Internal Revenue
Dana Latham
Would-Be Assassin Reserved Chap Declared
South Africa based notes describe Pratt a 52 year old once seen as promising. His life included two marriages, a daughter Susan and two other children, with a decade of personal upheaval after separations. He lived at Maloney's Hill near Johannesburg.
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Pratt
Cambridge
London Accountants
David Pratt
Susan
Holland
Maloney’s Hill
Johannesburg
Dean named permanent UK rep to UN in place of Dixon
London reports Sir Patrick Dean has been appointed permanent United Kingdom representative to the United Nations. He will succeed Sir Pierson Dixon, who is to become ambassador to France, the Foreign Office announced Sunday night.
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London
UPI
Patrick Dean
United Kingdom
United Nations
Pierson Dixon
France
Foreign Office
Cabinet Member Assumes Helm In South Africa
The cabinet meets after Verwoerd era tensions and a special session. Police raid a Negro settlement near Johannesburg as passbook protests flare and leaders attempt a stay at home action. Authorities warn whites and push for calm while vowing investigations into violence.
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South Africa
Verwoerd
Nationalist
Johannesburg
J. C. Lemmer
South African Press Assn
Pan Africanist Congress
Pretoria
Cape ‘Town
Sauer
Planning Group Announces Monroe Ouachita Meetings Tonight and Tuesday
Planning Group says meetings of the Monroe Ouachita Regional Planning Commission will be held tonight and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. George Parsons notes zoning discussions as Arch Winter from Mobile completes his program phase within a month.
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Monroe-Ouachita
Jackson boycott targets stores firing Negro workers
Jackson, with 61 000 Negroes in a 140 000 population city, faces a planned boycott across Florida Georgia South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia. Leaders estimate 70 percent may join, while Percy Greene questions support and White Citizens Councils warn of job losses. Evers urges saving money and avoiding downtown protests under Mississippi anti sit‑in laws carrying six‑month penalties.
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Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Jackson
Percy Greene
White Citizens Councils
Evers
Mississippi
Prevent embarrassing moments with FASTEETH powder
Many denture wearers fear plate slippage during moments of stress. Sprinkle FASTEETH, an alkaline powder, on dentures to hold them firmer and feel more comfortable. Reduces plate odor and breath issues. Available at drug counters everywhere.
Passover Observance Under Drought Strain in Jerusalem
Orthodox families queued outside an old stone building in the Mus Tara quarter of Jerusalem near Jordanian sentries to bake the holy bread during the seven holy days. Dishes used year round were replaced with a new set for the observance.
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Mustara
Jerusalem
Monroe Police Chief Hospitalized After Morning Tests
Chief of Police James C. Kelly Jr of Monroe was taken to St Francis Hospital this morning. Tests run early today were incomplete before noon and he was awaiting results with hopes of going home later.
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St. Francis Hospital
James C. Kelly, Jr
Monroe
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