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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1961

Page

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France braces for invasion amid Algerian mutiny threat

Paris reports show France sealing airports and blocking runways as Debre orders tightened security against a suspected airborne assault by paratroopers linked to the Algerian junta. Air force to intercept flights. reservists called up. demonstrations reported among airmen and sailors in Algeria.

Paris Algeria Michel Debre France Charles de Gaulle Algiers Maurice Challe Information Ministry

Louisiana workers compensation reform urged by contractor spokesman

A contractor spokesman urged Louisiana to assume control of the workers compensation program citing high profit and overhead margins in premiums. Cuba reopened its airfields and airspace to commercial flights. U S District Judge Seybourn Lynne ordered integrated seating in Birmingham Terminal Co. waiting room following appeals court mandate. An explosion and fire at Columbiana Boiler Co. in Columbiana injured at least 10 workers.

Miami Fla Cuba Birmingham Ala U. S. Dist Seybourn Lynne U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Birmingham Terminal Co Salem, Ohio Columbiana Boiler Co Columbiana Here

Automobile Show in Monroe Declared a Complete Success

Thad J. Ryan Jr of the advertising committee called the Monroe Franchised Dealers show at Eastgate Shopping Center an outstanding success with thousands attending. He praised dealer and media cooperation, noted some sales, and predicted a boost to local economy and future auto buying interest. The weather aided the event with ideal conditions.

Monroe Eastgate Ityan Ryan

Give Us Arms as Paris Mob Marches on Interior Ministry

In Paris hundreds shouted Give us arms as mutinous paratroopers from Algeria loomed over the city. The Interior Ministry courtyard buzzed with about 800 recruits forming 10 man squads, trucks delivered uniforms and steel helmets, and Gaullist veterans joined the scene amid a tense security buildup.

Paris Interior Ministry Iier Michel Debre Fom Algeria

Paris Leaders Acknowledge U S Algerian Crisis Support

President Kennedy assured Charles de Gaulle of U S support in settling the Algerian crisis. De Gaulle thanked Kennedy and said he was touched by the message.

Paris Kennedy Charles de Gaulle U. S de Galle

Venezuelan FM seeks safe conduct for Cuban ex-president

The Venezuelan Foreign Ministry seeks safe conduct for Manuel Urrutia and 86 other Cubans taking refuge in the Venezuelan embassy in Havana.

Caracas Venezuela Manuel Urrutia Cuba Havana

Pinewood Derby at St Pauls Church Features 40 Entries

The annual Pinewood Derby for cub scouts takes place at 7 30 p m at St Pauls Methodist Church. Forty entries from cub scout pack 232 race under Dr Jack T Jackson with each car built by the boy and his father.

St. Paul's Methodist Church Cub Scout Pack 232 Jack T. Jackson

Firing Squad Threat Hangs Over Invaders

Cuban leader Fidel Castro vowed that counter-revolutionaries captured after the ill fated invasion would be shot. He warned the United States to end attempts to oust Cuba and suggested clemency might depend on U S restraint. The speech came as Havana broadcast the lengthy address to a Cuban audience in exile in Florida.

Key West Fla Cuba Fidel Castro Havana Castro U.S Kennedy Central Intelligence Agency Adolf Hitler Florida United States

Court Dismisses Suit Against Voter Registrar

Judge Ben C. Dawkins Jr. threw out a four year old federal suit by Monroe dentist Dr. John S. Reddix against Ouachita parish registrar Mae Lucky. The dismissal came on a motion by District Attorney Albin Lassiter acting for the registrar and Attorney General Jack P. F. Gremillion after Reddix registered April 7. Reddix did not appear in court.

Ben C. Dawkins, Jr Monroe Ouachita Parish Registrar of Voters Reddix

Students Run City Hall on Monroes Student Government Day

Monroe today hosted Student Government Day with students from Ouachita Parish High School Neville St. Matthews and others serving in city roles under supervision. Mayors finance officers and officials were briefed and guided through duties by incumbent leaders as student commissioners and chiefs took tours and observed operations.

Monroe City Hall W. L Jack) Howard Tommy Beaube Ouachita Parish High School Charles Biggar St. Matthews Richard Greene Neville Finance H. W. McSerry Paul Graham Johnny Roach Ouachita Jane Loker W. D. H. Rodriguez Jimmy Huggins Cherry Tousman Donnie Elias Jan West Courtland Gray Rey Franks Fred Howell Herbert Perry Carolyn Hart Bruce Davidson Clifford Benson Lewis Stone Victor Zagone Buddy Embanato Mary Martin

Blaze Wipes Out Bowden Family in Maryland Tragedy

A Maryland fire killed nine people in a two story Bowden home in North Beach. Firemen found the mother Marie Elizabeth Bowden and two children near the front door as investigators probed the ruins. The dead include Bill Bowden 35 Marie Elizabeth 33 their six children and Marie Bowden s mother Xenia Farr in her early 60s. The blaze was reported at 10 50 pm after a caller heard a woman scream get out and background crackling. Fire crews from most southern Maryland departments fought the fire with 12 alarms before the home garage and nearby house were destroyed. Several firemen were injured.

North Beach Bowden Bill Bowden Marie Elizabeth Maryland 2Istory Bowden

Mrs. V. J. Cascio Dies at 72 in St Francis Hospital

Mrs. V. J. Cascio, 72, died after a brief illness at St. Francis Hospital. Funeral arrangements are with Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rosary at Mulhearn Chapel tonight at 7 30. Surviving: two daughters Mrs. Charles C. Miller and Miss Joesphine Cascio. two sons Charles J. Cascio and Leon A. Cascio. one sister Mrs. Eu nice Giganti. one brother Leonard Messina. 11 grandchildren. Burial at St Matthew's Cemetery.

V. J. Cascio St. Francis Hospital Mulhearn Funeral Home Mulhearn Chapel Charles C. Miller Joesphine Cascio Monroe Charles J. Cascio Leon A. Cascio Beaumont Tex Eunice Giganti Brooklyn N.Y Leonard Messina Sicily St. Matthew’s Catholic Church St. Matthew's Cemetery

Sailor Dies of Accident Injuries in Louisiana

A 19 year old sailor from Buffalo New York died of a skull fracture after a Friday night traffic accident near Saint Martinville Louisiana. He was Seaman Paul Lawrence attached to the 37th Training Squadron at New Iberia Naval Air Auxiliary Station.

ST. Martinville Paul. Lawrence Buffalo N.Y New Iberia Naval Air Auxiliary Station

Cuba snubs nose at U S Reds as Castro speaks long

Fidel Castro delivers nearly a four and a half hour speech amid an abortive U S invasion, bolstering his regime and signaling tighter internal suppression while Latin American policy faces a setback. The article notes U S hopes to curb communism in Cuba have faded and warns of wider regional risk.

Latin America Fidel Castro Castro Cuba U.S

Second Mattox Trial Set With 400-Man Venire

Circuit Judge John D. Greene scheduled the second murder trial of Jon Mattox for next week and ordered a 400-man special venire. Mattox, 21, a former Mississippi State University student, was granted a new trial by the state Supreme Court after a life sentence for the coat hanger strangulation of his neighbor in Columbus. The conference with prosecutors and defense lawyers followed a defense motion for a large special venue. Mattox was absent as the case was set. The defense did not seek a change of venue.

Columbus Miss John D. Greene Jon Mattox Mattox Mississippi State University State Supreme Court Greene Young Mattox

Kennedy Names Taylor to Lead U S Intelligence Probe

White House appoints Retired Gen Maxwell D Taylor to head a broad inquiry into U S intelligence capabilities and paramilitary operations with Attorney General Kennedy and CIA chief Allen Dulles as senior aides. Admiral Burke and other officials join the high level task force.

Washington White House Robert F. Kennedy U.S Maxwell D. Taylor Army Kennedy Pierre Salinger Taylor Allen Dulles Central Intelligence Agency

Britain and Soviet Reach Laos Ceasefire Pledge

London reports Britain and the Soviet Union have agreed on preliminary cease-fire steps for Laos. The plan calls for a six nation and Indian chaired conference in Geneva on May 12 and a three power international superv isory commission. Foreign Secretary Lord Home and Andrei Gromyko signaled efforts to secure an immediate cease-fire prior to the talks.

London UPI Soviet Union Laos House of Commons J. B. Godber Godber Lord Home Britain Indo-China India International Supervistory Commission Geneva Andrei Gromyko Moscow Frank Roberts Gidber

Eichmann Trial Delays Evidence Admission in Jerusalem

In Jerusalem the Eichmann case saw a key delay as the defense and prosecution battled over affidavits from an American interrogator. Judge Moshe Landau postponed ruling until Tuesday, with Dr. Robert Servatius and Gideon Hausner instructed to be ready. The day featured a witness detailing Jews’ 200 year struggle erased overnight by Nazi rule.

Jerusalem Adolf Eichmann Nuernberg Smith W. Brookhart U.S International Military Tribunal Supreme Court Moshe Landau Eichmann Robert Servatius Gideon Hausner Nazi Germany Ile Austria Salo Wittmayer Baron Columbia University New York City Baron Europe Dr. Baron Adolf Hitler

Warm Showers Predicted in Northeast Louisiana

Warm weather with scattered thundershowers expected in northeast Louisiana through Tuesday. Highs near 82 and nights in the 60s. Sunday ended a stretch of fair mild days with temperatures from 65 to 81 and no rain in the area.

Louisiana

Cave of horrors reveals Bar Kochba era cliffside refuge

Israeli researchers report Judean desert caves near Ein Gedi used by 132 135 AD rebels led by Shimon Bar Kochba. Skeletons of over 40 captives found in a cliffside cave and 50 to 60 papyrus documents recovered, including Bar Kochba orders and land contracts showing nationalization under the revolt.

Jerusalem UPI Judean Ein Gedi Dead Sea Colorado Shimon Bar Kochba Yigael Yadin Jerusalem Hebrew University Bar Kochba

Troops Airlifted To Shore Up Laos Govts Defenses

Hundreds of government troops were airlifted to the front north of Vientiane to bolster crumbling defenses before a cease fire in Laos civil war. Pathet Lao rebels advanced along the highway, forcing royal army retreats of 30 to 40 miles as India agreed to a three nation truce supervision. American advisers may have been captured near Vang Vieng, with conflicting reports on their status. The government called the area north of Vientiane a Laotian Dien Bien Phu.

Vientiane Laos India Vang Bieng Here Vientiane-Luang Prabang U. S Dien Bien Phu

Rent Ads Offer Quick Fill for Vacant Bedrooms

Classified notice advertises rentable rooms with paid bills and 7 day rate, cancellation option. Mentions Southside two room apartment and Telemaque listing. Notes various rooms available with short term terms and price details implied.

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