17 Apr 1967
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1967
Page
1
NASA reports Surveyor 3 launched from Cape Kennedy at 1 05 a m CST on an Atlas Centaur to reach the Ocean of Storms. The 2283 pound craft will land with a digging scoop and two extra mirrors to photograph the surface and look for lunar soil samples.
President Johnson's top economic adviser Gardner Ackley said the proposed 6 percent surtax remains on track for this year barring major disruptions. Ackley noted no expected strikes or recession that would derail the administration forecast and policy plan.
American forces move the 1st Cavalry Airmobile Division into a northern Quang Ngai operational area to meet rising Communist pressure. The operation has already yielded 100 enemy killed and 630 suspects detained, with 12 cavalrymen killed and 40 wounded.
Charles Newman a Neville High 1953 graduate and son of Mr and Mrs Paul J Newman Monroe has been named purchasing agent for a large chemical corporation in Baton Rouge He previously served as assistant plant manager The Monroe magazine announced a new staff member Travis Mayo former News-Star World staff writer now handles ALERT Program committees and helps publish the magazine
A 10 day restraining order halts a Lycoming plant strike at Avco Corp Stratford Conn over wages COLA and benefits. Judge Timbers set April 25 for a hearing on a preliminary injunction under Taft Hartley action as 3 000 plus workers miss the 7 a.m. shift and production resumes on the 2nd shift.
AP reports a group of young army officers attempted a coup in Accra but the effort collapsed. Travelers saw shots near Christianborg Castle and two armored vehicles near Flagstaff House. Gen Joseph Ankrah and Gen Emmanuel Kotoka were key figures in past coups. Radio Ghana announced power grab then restored calm and normalcy.
Sgt Major Anthony T. Ferrelli mailed back the Silver Star after declining the award for personal reasons. He described his own acts as not worthy and returned the medal through his former battalion commander Lt Col Paul German as he completed his tour in Vietnam.
The Monroe area will see partly cloudy skies and widely scattered thundershowers today and tonight with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Highs reach 82 to 88, and tonight's low ranges 6 to 74. The Twin Cities recorded a high of 85 yesterday.
In Cleveland Ohio a Sunday night disturbance by young Black youths led to about three hours of rock throwing and looting. Police reported around 20 arrests with no injuries or firebombings, while several businesses including a pawn shop optical firm and a discount clothing store were damaged.
A humorous line about fashion advises a dress be tight enough to reveal a woman inside yet loose enough to convey she is a lady. The quip balances modesty with style in a playful critique of outfit fit.
The Ouachita Parish Grand Jury convened for the Spring term to hear evidence and return bills on nine felony cases pending before district court. The 12 member panel met at 9 30 a m and will inspect parish and state institutions Tuesday and Wednesday. Foreman Tex R Kilpatrick and twelve jurors were selected for this term.
Tornadoes and violent storms swept eight central states from Wisconsin to Oklahoma late Sunday night. In Iowa Keosauqua suffered worst blow with one death and a dozen injured as Owosso Michigan and Bowlegs Oklahoma also faced severe damage. Rescuers searched rubble while roofs were ripped from buildings and power cuts darkened towns.
The New York Daily News says Gen Vasily V. Morshechkov, No 2 in the KGB, entered the United States on March 27 and has been tailed by federal agents since arrival. Agents tracked him through New York and Washington with a KGB associate under diplomatic cover and aliases.
Washington AP report warns taxpayers to file by midnight after the delay caused by a weekend deadline. As of April 7 46 million returns had been filed leaving about 25 million still due. Taxes postmarked late face penalties and interest. Government tips urge careful arithmetic correct tables correct numbers social security W2 forms signatures and joint return compliance.
The Supreme Court refused to delay the March 29 circuit ruling desegregating public schools in six southern states Louisiana Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi and Texas by the start of fall. The decision preserves federal desegregation guidelines for students teachers transportation and activities tied to federal funding.
The Supreme Court denied Cassius Clay Muhammad Ali a temporary injunction to delay his April 28 Army induction. The denial ends attempts to freeze the draft fight while his constitutional challenges move through lower courts.
Auction style plea listing miscellaneous items for sale including a Sears cd player and coder, a large mahogany room chest, and a phone contact. Ad emphasizes effectiveness of a want ad deluxe and a low selling price.
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