McKeithen Sees Likely Support for Southern Bell Rate Hike
J J McKeithen Jr said he is inclined to recommend a 1 918 707 rate rise for Southern Bell as court ordered but wants legal study to ensure it won t threaten the commission s ability to disallow about 13 million in extra increases The judge s ruling upheld the commission s denial of a 14 242 478 request and praised the commission s fairness in law while noting the company s criticism of the process
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. McKeithen Jr
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Southern Bell Telephone Co
McKeithen
Baton Rouge
G. Caldwell Herget
Southern Bell
Public Service Commission
East Baton Rouge
Toto
Herget
Foster Parents Sought For Homeless Ontario Children
In Toronto a classified ad seeks adoptive homes for 7 year old Roger and other youths as part of a campaign to place 11 000 homeless children aged 4 to 16. Deputy minister James Band says the program aims to merchandise a child s happiness, not sell children.
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Toronto
Toronto Globe and Mail
Roger
Ontario
James Band
Nehru Hopes to Reunite Tibet and China Leaders
Indian Prime Minister Nehru invites Chinese officials and the Panchen Lama to visit the Dalai Lama in exile in north India. He hopes the Dalai Lama returns to Lhasa and that Beijing and Tibet reconcile despite the Panchen Lama’s support.
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Nehru
Lama
Mussoorie
India
Tibet
Panchen Lama
Dalai Lama
Lhasa
Godking
New Delhi
Peiping
Himalayan
China
Labor Reform Fight Moves Toward Final Senate Vote
The Senate resumes debate on the Kennedy-Ervin labor reform bill and plans a late session for a final vote. Case's amendment to exclude small unions from financial reporting was rejected by voice vote. The measure faces opposition from southern Democrats amid concerns over enforcement power and potential racial implications related to union rights. Nehru expressed openness to talks with the Dalai Lama as India seeks to defuse Tibetan tensions with China.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Clifford P. Case
R-N.j
Case
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Hubert H. Humphrey
Dminn
West Coast
John Stennis
D-Miss
South
Secretary of Labor
John F. Kennedy
D-Mass
McClellan
Youths Sentenced to 15 Years in Robbery
George Romero Jr. 20 and William A. Wingerter 17 were sentenced to 15 years each in state prison for the March 18 armed robbery of Home Finance Service. About $1,000 was taken after four employees were tied up on the 12th floor of the National Bank of Commerce building. Romero said he robbed to help his brother bond and obtain an attorney. Lionel Romero, his brother, has been sentenced to seven years on one of three robbery charges.
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New Orleans
George Romero Jr
William A. Wingerter
Home Finance Service
National Bank of Commerce
Romero
Lionel
Accident Claims Lafayette Girl
A 19 year old Lafayette girl Elaine Lantier was killed when she and two companions were thrown from a car on State Highway 96 between St Martinville and Broussard. Companions Donald Melencon and Russell Boutte escaped with minor injuries. The accident occurred early today.
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Lafayette
Elaine Lantier
Donald Melencon
Russell Boutte
Broussard
St. Martinville
Birthday party honors Twin City mayor on 38th year
Mayor W L Jack Howard celebrated his 38th birthday with a surprise party at City Hall hosted by city employees. Darla McCallister of Monroe is among 84 LSU coeds chosen as advisers for incoming women students, selected for scholarship leadership and responsibility to assist freshmen and transfers during orientation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L
Jack) Howard
City Hall
Darla McCallister
Monroe
Louisiana State University
Orienta
California Abolishes Cross-Filing in State Primaries
California lawmakers voted to end cross filing allowing candidates to appear on both party tickets in state primaries. Senate 22 to 15 approved, sending the measure to Governor Brown. Democrats, who had pushed repeal, say it ends double nominations and narrows party control.
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Sacramento
Calif
Western allies map strategy for dealing with Reds
British and allied experts finished a joint strategy for the forthcoming foreign ministers conference. The package calls for a two phase arms control system for Central Europe tied to East West German unification and a firm Western stance on Berlin. The plan, still subject to ministerial agreement, aims to delay a Germany peace treaty until stage by stage unification is achieved.
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London
UPS
Russia
Europe
United States
Geneva
Paris
Berlin
East
West Germany
U.S
East Germany
Britain
Gallion Questions Civil Rights Advocates Sincerity
Alabama Attorney General MacDonald Gallion told a House Judiciary subcommittee that many civil rights bills have a political edge aimed at minority support. He cited federal actions as blocking race harmony while noting whites subsidize higher living standards. Gallion claimed white and Negro students face unequal school conditions and salaries.
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Washington
Alabama
MacDonald Gallion
House Judiciary Subcommittee
Gallion
John Patterson
South
Patterson
Senate Judiciary
Supreme Court
Fire damages Bestwood ship at New Orleans
A fire in the engine room of the Canadian ship Bestwood caused about 50 000 in damage in New Orleans. No injuries were reported as fire boats and foamite chemicals fought the blaze near 4 30 a m CST. the ship arrived with a 1.5 million pound newsprint cargo while the IWA AFL CIO protested its use during a strike.
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New Orleans
Bestwood
International Woodworkers of America
Aflcio
Radio Waves Fatal To Monkeys Shocks Hearings
Government scientists testified that under certain conditions radio waves can be fatal to monkeys. Dr. Pearce Bailey of the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness described a test where a monkey died within five minutes after exposure from a radio antenna aimed at its head.
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Washington
Pearce Bailey
National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness
House Appropriations Committee
Bailey
Fidel Castro declines New Orleans invitation on current tour
Cuban Premier Fidel Castro declined a visit to New Orleans during his American tour citing a tight schedule. A telegram from New York to Mayor deLesseps Morrison said he could not attend on this trip but would appreciate an invitation on his next visit.
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New Orleans
UPI
Fidel Castro
deLesseps Morrison
New York
Delta
Gene Krupa Marries Patricia Bower in Yonkers Church
Jazz drummer Gene Krupa aged 50 wed Patricia Bower 25 in St Denis Roman Catholic Church Yonkers. Krupa is widower and the couple plan a Springfield honeymoon after the ceremony.
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New York
UPI
Gene Krupa
St. Denis
Yonkers
Patricia Bower
Krupa
Springfield
Five defendants plead not guilty in Ouachita Parish case
Five men indicted by the Ouachita Parish Grand Jury plead not guilty in Fourth District Court. Ed Lucky faces an attempted murder trial on November 2 over a club shooting. John W. Morgan and Claude Crawford also enter pleas with trials set. Charles Nichols pleads not guilty to aggravated battery in a separate Rayville shooting.
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Ouachita Parish
Fourth District
Jesse S. Heard
Ed Lucky
Southside
Highway 165 South
Lucky
Jimmy Barrett
Choudrant
John W. Morgan
Claude Donald Crawford
Claude T. Crawford
Cheniere Brake
Charles Nichols
Monroe
Rayville
Nichols
Guardsmen Find Second Cache Of Arms On Beach
In Panama the National Guardsmen report a second arms cache on the beach near Santa Clara where Roberto Arias and a rebel band landed six days earlier. The haul includes 24 pistols 3 revolvers 5 loaded belts and 1 000 rounds. Dame Margot Fonteyn denied knowledge of her husband’s plot and was expelled after questioning.
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Panama
Roberto Arias
Arias
Margot Fonteyn
Santa Clara
Margot
Ernesto de la Guardia
New York
London
Dist
Francisco Alvarado
Alvarado
Judy Thasham
Spring Weather Expected With Warm, Clear Weekend
The weatherman forecasts a springlike weekend with warmer temperatures and blue skies. Highs around 82 to 86, lows 56 to 60, and generally clear conditions with scattered high clouds. Pollen counts begin the morning near 130 grains per cubic yard.
Ocelot Slain In Chicken House in California
The tale centers on Osmo the ocelot and a cast including the Shah of Iran, Miss Ellen Forseth, Ray Moser, and Dr. Lewis W. Taylor of UC Berkeley. Taylor studies clubbed toes in white Leghorn chickens and a mysterious incident interrupts his genetic work.
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Ellen Forseth
Miss Forseth
Osmo
Ray Moser
Berkeley
Lewis W. Taylor
University of California
Taylor
Prof
Expenditure Of New Road Tax To Be Debated
Ouachita Parish Police Jury plans a special session to review road blacktop plans from the recent tax election. The meeting at 7 p.m. at the courthouse lacks public notification per a May 1957 attorney general ruling, though jurors were informed by mail.
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Ouachita Parish
News-Star
M. W. Montgomery
Dist. Atty
Albin P. Lassiter
Louisiana
Homestead Plans Modern West Monroe Building
The People's Homestead and Savings Association announces a West Monroe location with a $67 000 land deal and a modern facility to cost up to 300 000. O A Easterling, president, also reports election results with J C Steele Jr as vice president and re elected officers. The building will include a drive in window and ample parking serving Ward 5 for years.
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People’s Homestead and Savings Association
West Monroe
O. A. Easterling
Easterling
J. C. Steele, Jr
E. E. Eaves
James Larkan, Jr
Herbert Milford
Cypress Street
Crow - Burlingame
Clayton Street
Joe G. Durrett and Sons
George L. Tidwell
Rented: Modern four rooms in College Area
Rental ad notes 2nd day modern four room unit with bath attic fan and carport on College Avenue 1707 FA 20282. Bills paid and cancellation friendly with low seven day rates. Dial FA 2516 to place ad.
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Bath
College
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PSC
Southern
Twin City
California
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Parent - Teachers Association
Charles M. Robards
George B. Walther Jr
P.T.A
Lake Charles
Shelby M. Jackson
James E. Redmond
Orleans Parish
Fidel
Orleans
San Francisco
Shah of Iran
Homestead
W.M
Sixth Street
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