Upturn Seen In Viet Cong Terror Raids
Washington officials warn of an expected upturn in Viet Nam guerrilla attacks. U S policy makers say North Vietnam China and the Soviet Union show no sign of restraint or readiness to seek a settlement. The Johnson administration vows to honor commitments and not be driven from Southeast Asia by force.
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Washington
Viet Nam
United States
U.S
Soviet Union
Peking
Hanoi
Patrick Gordon Walker
Britain
Harold Wilson
Gordon Walker
Cochairman
Geneva
United Nations
U Thant
Southeast Asia
Johnson
China
Viet Cong execute U.S. aid officer Grainger in captivity
Joseph W. Grainger, 39, an Air Force veteran and U.S. economic aid representative in Phu Yen Province, was killed on January 12 after escaping a swamp and recapture by Viet Cong captors. The incident prompted U.S. air strikes on North Vietnam and drew condemnation for a breach of international law and the Geneva Convention. Grainger’s mother lives in West Hartford, Connecticut.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Joseph W. Grainger
Air Force
U.S. Economic Assistance
Phu Yen
S.C
Man
U.S
Viet Nam
Thanh Yen
Long Bridge
Hon Matt
Cua Lo
Hanoi
Grainger
Mary F. Grainger
West Hartford
Conn
Long Announces Major Plant In Monroe Louisiana
United States Senator Russell B. Long announced International Telephone and Telegraph will locate a major new plant in Monroe Louisiana. The facility will employ 200 people in year one and 500 by year three with plans for continued expansion and additional Louisiana sites. Congressman Passman praised Long for securing Monroe as a site and emphasized the project would boost the local economy and district. The plant will manufacture air conditioning equipment and a crop sprayer called Econo-Mist, with construction details and final approvals to be released Wednesday.
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United States
Russell B. Long
International Telephone and Telegraph Corp
Louisiana
Monroe
Long
Senate
Enid Ha
Otto E. Passman
Fifth District
Senator Long
Passman
Sen. Long
John Lobb
North America
John J. McKeithen
Fifth
Flooding Drives 900 From Homes In St Paul
In St Paul Minnesota record river water flooded downtown areas as nine hundred residents fled their homes. Two thousand volunteers manned dikes while officials warned of rising levels near crest predictions. Across Minnesota flood fears spread with thousands evacuated and nine deaths reported.
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ST. Paul, Minn
St. Paul
Union Railroad
George Gavoulis
Mississippi
Minnesota
Mankato
Chaska
Fargo Moorhead
Grand Forks
Red River
St. Paul’s
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Seven Negro youths held in death of white boy
In Baton Rouge seven young Black youths were in custody charged with manslaughter for the death of 15 year old Mark Kenneth Woods. He died from head injuries after rocks and brickbats were hurled as he rode past them on a motorscooter. Two suspects, John L. Browder and Oscar Williams, were named as throwers. Police said more arrests may follow as they expand the probe into related rock throwing incidents.
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Woods
Ashford
Williams and Browder
Weapon Found At Scene In Baton Rouge Killing
Police pursue a gunman after Paul R. Leckey founder of an ice cream drive in was shot to death near his business. Officers found a sawed off weapon and a rear shed key near the body as residents were questioned and bloodhounds used in the search for the shooter. Leckey died from a heart wound after the early morning incident. No money or valuables were taken.
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Baton Rouge
Paul R. Leckey
Leckey
Louisiana State University
Sheaid
Tax Deadline Approaches Thursday for IRS Returns
The April 15 filing deadline for federal income tax returns falls on Thursday with no extensions. Residents in the Monroe area are advised to mail returns to the IRS district office in New Orleans by midnight Thursday to avoid penalties.
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The
Revenue Department
Monroe Area
Internal Revenue Service
New Orleans
By Levee Board Local Flood Wall Decision Stands
RAYVILLE The Tensas Basin Levee Board stood by its call for a Monroe flood wall despite a Corps plan. Board president Fred Petty said the Corps plan would cost 400 000 and disrupt South Grand Street buildings, while the cheaper 80 000 option would not. Total plan cost is 1 160 000 with 520 000 appropriated. Wall would run from Howard Griffin’s on South Grand to Grummond Street near the old National Guard building. In other action, board insurance costs were reported with Rodriguez Farr Insurance Co. cited for equipment coverage at 4 346 and Montgomery Insurance Agency handling workers compensation at 4 880. rates have dropped by about 50 percent.
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Rayville
Tensas Basin
Monroe
Corps of Engineers
Fred Petty
Levee Board
South Grand Street
West Monroe Soldier Earns Spot in Army Europe Championship
PFC Leroy Broom son of Mr and Mrs Hardy Broom of 405 Wheelis Street West Monroe has been selected to compete in the 1965 U S Army Europe Small Arms Championships The ten day event includes pistol automatic rifle and standard M 14 rifle matches Broom is a radio operator in the 2d Reconnaissance Squadron 14th Armored Cavalry 75th Artillery in Germany The 20 year old entered the Army in January 1964 and completed basic training at Fort Polk.
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PFC
Leroy Broom
Hardy Broom
Wheelis St
West Monroe
Europe
Broom
14Th Armored Cavalry
75Th Artillery
Germany
Army
Fort Polk
Johnson names Lodge to lead Viet Nam consultation tour
President Johnson assigns Henry Cabot Lodge as his personal representative to survey the Viet Nam situation with friendly governments. Lodge, a former US ambassador to South Viet Nam and UN, will travel to Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Formosa, Japan and Korea after meeting Johnson. Near the end, a separate note cites 1964 auto thefts totaling 466,805.
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Washington
Johnson
Henry Cabot Lodge
Far East
Lodge
South Viet Nam
United Nations
Viet Nam
White House
George E. Reedy
Australia
New Zealand
Philippines
Formosa
Japan
Korea
DeSiard Street Parking Ban Delayed to August 1
Monroe city council postponed the DeSiard Street parking ban from Ninth to 26th Streets to August 1 to aid local business. Attorney Fred Fudickar Jr. argued for relief, citing parking impact and rising accidents on DeSiard, which is used as a four lane. The move accompanies property owner funded street improvements planned around the Civic Center area.
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Sam Hanna
Monroe
DeSiard Street
Fred Fudickar Jr
Auny Pivlcolues Vilvy Vvmn- Cil
DeSiard
Fudickar
James C. Kelly Jr
Kelly
DeLiard
W. L
Jack) Howard
Civic Center
Monroe City voters decide on $6 million school bonds
Property owners in Monroe vote today on a $6 million bond package to fund a new south side high school, add classrooms, build two elementary schools, expand stadium facilities, furnish new facilities, air condition auditoriums and classrooms, with a six mill levy possible. Polls stay open until 8 pm and city officials will tally tonight.
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Monroe City
Monroe
Southside
Man with money to burn seeks match for it soon
A humorous note remarks that a person who has wealth will soon encounter the one who can light the flame of opportunity for them. The quip plays on the idea of finding a counterpart with a suitable spark.
Mild Northeast Louisiana Weather Outlook Through Wednesday
The Weather Bureau forecasts mostly sunny skies and milder conditions in northeast Louisiana through Wednesday. Highs near 80 to 86 degrees, overnight lows around 60 to 66, with variable winds of 5 to 15 mph. Monroe yesterday reached 85 with a low of 59.
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Louisiana
U.S. Weather Bureau
Monroe
Soviets Backtrack on Outer Space Life Claim
Soviet astronomers from the Sternberg Institute faced rapid retreat after Tass quotes suggested intelligent signals from space. Professor Josef S. Shklovsky tempered excitement, noting need for careful, thorough verification before asserting artificial origin. The news conference followed worldwide doubt and puzzled reactions.
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Moscow
Outer Space
Sternberg Institute of Astronomy
Tass
Josef S. Shklovsky
Radio Astronomy
Artificia
Shklovsky
California considers outlawing private para military groups
California Attorney General Thomas C. Lynch presented a 79 page report to lawmakers alleging five violence prone groups in the state threaten public safety. He urged outlawing private para military bodies training in secret and said the groups share traits of maladjustment, small size, and authoritarian leadership. The measure faces an initial Senate hearing. He cited training with weapons by Black Muslims in California and warned of a deep seated hatred toward whites.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
Thomas C. Lynch
State Senate Judiciary Committee
State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
Lynch
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Grammont
Harrison
Wood
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Catalpa
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