Monroe Police Chief Rebounds. Jazz Ensemble Tour Planned
Monroe Chief of Police James C. Kelly Jr. is recovering at St. Francis Hospital after a Sunday hospitalization for observation. A Northeast Louisiana State College jazz ensemble concert at West Monroe High School is set for today with an 18 member group directed by Del Sawyer. The ensemble will tour April 27 visiting LaSalle High Olla, Istrouma High Baton Rouge and Neville High Monroe. Ouachita parish Cancer Crusade workers will hold a final 7:30 p.m. meeting at Covenant Presbyterian Church before the April 18 door-to-door drive.
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Louisiana State College
West Monroe High School
del Sawyer
LaSalle High
Olla
Istrouma High
Baton Rouge
Neville High
Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Cancer Crusade
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Illinois State career ends with Demilarity Dawdle
A fragmentary note references a figure named Joseph D adidat connected to Illinois State and a December date with unclear context. The text is garbled and offers no clear event, outcome, or organization beyond these sparse identifiers.
Ex-Plumber Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
A former plumber received a 25 year prison term after pleading guilty to charges related to a prolonged fraud scheme. Prosecutors said he defrauded several homeowners and businesses of hundreds of thousands of dollars through false repairs and substandard work.
Five Million Voters Expected Out In Illinois Primary
The piece notes a large voter turnout in Illinois primaries with a three way Democratic governor race and a six way Republican U S Senate contest. Candidates include Otto Kerner Stephen Mitchell and Joseph Lohman as major figures amid anti bossism campaigning.
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Hlinois
Harold Observers
Eis
Guy
Adlai E
Ballor
Stratton
U. S. Senate
Otto Ierner
Cook County
Richard J. Daley
Stephen A. Mitchell
Joseph D. Lohmen
West Monroe Woman Critically Hurt in Auto Crash
Lillian M Wall 41 of 1508 Nat Street was rushed to a Shreveport hospital after an accident on the Jonesboro road 3.5 miles south of West Monroe. State police report the northbound car ran out of control, hit a ditch and culvert, then rolled over, ending about 600 feet from skid marks. She was treated at Charity Hospital for possible spine injuries and lacerations.
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West Monroe
Liliam M. Wall
Nat Street
Shreveport
Charity Hospital
Senators Swap Continued From First Page
Testimony from Bean before the committee accuses medical societies of being beholden to drug makers and resisting criticism of products. He labels some medicines dangerous and deplorable and urges discussion at doctors’ meetings. Kefauver aides seek specifics.
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Bean
Kefauver
Plan Offered For Balance Of Two Races
In Johannesburg raids target African settlements as part of a campaign to root out alleged gangs and seize contraband weapons. The government vows apartheid is to be maintained while leaflets urge end to emergency laws and release of prisoners, amid police strengthening remarks by Justice Minister Erasmus at Cradock festival.
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Johannesbur
Verwoerd
Johannesburg
Erasmus
Cradock
South Africa
Escapee Fires On Besieging Police During Va Barricade
After a court hearing on unauthorized car use, youth Jennings holed up in C W Butts residence with sister in law Barbara. Shots rang out as he fired at police and fled shots at photographers. He kept Barbara hostage, spoke to AP, and refused surrender to avoid jail. He said he wanted freedom and a job, and would open fire if police moved. Barbara remained unharmed.
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Barbara Butts
C. W. Butts
Jennings
Doug Lester
Sonny Willis
Christiansburg
Butts
Associated Press
Barbara
Sandra
Virginia
Barabra
Jenning
Bunsvalowerew Vnler
New York
Farmer Plans Fight Over Lost Empire Farm
The article recounts Paul Heasley’s 1958 criminal tax fraud conviction and a federal sale ordered by Judge Ronald Davies. The farm was valued at 341000 by the government, with bids only at 40000 down and the rest due in installments. Heasley warns Americans to fight for rights as interest accrues until fully paid.
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Heasley
Ronald R. Davies
Paul Heasley
U.S
Buildings See Legal Ad Page 9 A Col 8
Louisiana Dept. of Highways notice appears on page 9 A column 8 with details likely about a public works project or property action. No further readable specifics available from the fragment.
Man Threatens With Bow and Arrow in Arsonist Standoff
Around 4 a.m. mood Jennings told the AP he would use a bow and arrow to pull a Western Indian style. Jennings then pointed a gun at Sandra and ordered Shelton and Blaine Hutt to back away. Huff knocked Sandra from the porch and took cover, while Shelton pursued.
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Jennings
Associated Press
Jenning
Shelton
Sandra
Blaine Hutt
Huff
Contact Lens Clinic Underway in Monroe
Classes for optometrists are underway at the Frances Hotel with a two day course on contact lens fitting and adjustment. Dr. Paul N. Bobst of Jens company conducts the sessions in Monroe and surrounding areas sponsored by the Plastic Contact Lens Company of Chicago. One class each night, beginning tonight, teaches in office fitting methods.
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Frances Hotel
Plastic Contact Lens Company of
Chicago
Paul N. Bobst
Jens Company
Monroe
West Monroe
Bobst
Court Docket Quiet as Man Receives License Revocation Sentence
In fourth district court Judge David I. Garrett fined and sentenced Willie Lewis, 30, of Route 1 Monroe, for driving with no license and revoked status. He received a $50 fine, costs, and a 10 day jail term.
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Fourth District
David I. Garrett
Willie Lewis
Route 1
Monroe
Contracts Set On 4 Street Projects Here
Bentz & Elmore awarded four street contracts with bid totals ranging from 2,240 to 9,000 dollars. Projects include Benton Street from S Grand to Jackson and Pearl Street from Thomas to Mouton with bids from La Asphalt and Bentz & Elmore.
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Bentz & Elmore
Benton St
S. Grand
Jackson
Pearl St
Thomas St
Mouton
Pearl
Rites Held For Fogleman Infant
The infant son of Justin and Joy Fogleman died at birth. A graveside service was held at Memorial Burial Park with Rev. H. L. Sampson officiating. Interment by Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Surviving are the parents, four grandparents and four uncles and aunts.
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Justin
Joy Fogleman
Memorial Burial Park
H. L. Sampson
Kilpatrick Feral Home
West Monroe
Earl Phelps
Monroe
Earl Morin
Australia Shows High Sheep to Person Ratio
The statistic notes a ratio of 13 sheep per person in Australia, illustrating the country’s strong sheep farming presence and agricultural emphasis.
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Australia
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