21 Apr 1960
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1960
Page
1
Near Winnemucca Nevada a motorized escort left a driver to join a remote hillside journey. The party paused 32 miles from town where they expected to watch a walker proceed.
An accused bank robber testifies in court, detailing moments from the heist and his actions during the crime. The defense seeks to cast doubt on identifies and motive as the trial proceeds.
Northeast Louisiana Legion cadets await a trip to Fort Sill Oklahoma to observe and participate in drills classroom instruction diving demonstrations and practical training. Second year cadets include Jimmy Cordell Holly Ride James P De Lewis Jerry 2 LEWIS and W McDuffey. Third year cadets include Bill M Hearne Doyle R Malone Robert F McGough Ronald Mock Donny R Nolan and Carl Shambro.
Northeast State hosts the second annual song fest in the Fine Arts Building Recital Hall on Monday evening. Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils sponsor the free event with trophies for first and second place. Alpha Omicron Pi and Tau Kappa Epsilon were last year’s winners among listed participants.
The article describes judges appointing referees to review voter eligibility of African Americans seeking registration. It notes referees could strike down qualification barriers and that discrimination in registration practices existed. It mentions a statewide act enabling referees and outlines ongoing efforts to enforce fair registration despite resistance.
NEV E ORLEANS UP Funer al services were planned today for Monroe a 60 year old New Orleans attorney and civic leader who died Wednesday He was the son of the late Chief Justice J Frank Adair Monroe of the state Supreme Court a New Orleans native and former president of the city board of liquidation He chaired the Ochsner Foundation board and directed the Mississippi Shipping Co reelected to that post recently.
A tragic tale describes the Hammes family after a fatal accident near a railroad crossing. The couple’s eight children died, Mrs. Hammes survived, and a new life followed with Myron born fifteen months later. The mother died in childbirth alongside the unborn baby, and Ruth Hammes was laid to rest with the children. The family cemetery headstone bore the inscription about the Lord giving and taking away.
Hodges Gardens, a 4700 acre game and wildlife refuge in MANY Louisiana, is now a non profit foundation. Title to the land moved from Hodges Industries Inc of Shreveport to the A J and Nona Trill Hodges Foundation after the April death of Mrs F J Hodges. Admission fees will fund operation and maintenance with extra proceeds for charity.
Jones outlines a new probation and pardon framework for Louisiana. He cites costs to clear case backlogs and potential prison expansion with a new institution, plus proposals for a Department of Correction, pre-sentence investigations, a full-time parole board, a new pardon board, expanded staff, and a citizens advisory committee. The plan has backing from Gov. Earl K. Long and the Forgotten Man committee.
Corbin J. Turpin leads local Kappa Sigma alumni and invites members to Friday’s meeting with reservations required. The Central District Boy Scouts of America Qua cnita Valley Council will host a 7:30 p.m. roundtable at McGuire Methodist Church on Arkansas road, West Monroe, announced by district commissioner Frank Kirby.
Freeport Sulphur Co announced the world's first over water sulphur mine is producing offshore in the Gulf of Mexico seven miles from Grand Isle Louisiana. Four wells from the platform started first production this week as a test for a $30 million installation. Sulphur is pumped via an underwater insulated pipeline to Grand Isle Terminal and transferred to insulated barges. Construction of the offshore platform began in June 1958.
West Monroe police probe a burglary at Rickers Service Station on Cypress Street netting about 60 dollars in cash and checks. Access came through an unlocked window in the restroom. the cash register was moved to the restroom and burglarized. Police also logged three accidents with injuries and issued tickets for no license, reckless driving, and improper parking.
Democratic hopefuls praise Bowles selection as civil rights platform influence grows. Kennedy, Humphrey, Symington, and Lxiginton back the choice while Rayburn Cannon Pearlman named to key platform roles.
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