Romney Makes Big Showing In Michigan Race
Former automaker George Romney led Michigan voters in Tuesday primary counts as he ran unopposed for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. In Missouri and Kansas, nominees were declared while turnout remained light across three states. Romney tallied 330,540 votes with 4,516 precincts, while Gov. Swainson, also unopposed, had 266,066. Bentley won the Republican at-large congressional nomination in Michigan.
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George Romney
Michigan
Frank Carlson
Chamber of Commerce
James B. Pearson
Republic
Louisiana
Kansas
Monroe
Edward V. Long
Kennedy
Conroe
Missouri
Romney
American Motors
John B. Swainson
Alvin Bentley
Neil Staebler
Bentley
Sen
Pearson
Wanene Daarennan
Cotton Chopper Moves On From Minnesota Towns
A 42 year old Black man James Reed works to fence a cemetery plot in Redwood Falls Minnesota earning 1 25 an hour He plans to stay until bills are paid as nearby Austin offers little help and Lake Providence Louisiana readies a Freedom Club response to perceived Negro presence in the region
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Carroll Parish
James Reed
Reed
Austin
Minn
Meanhile
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Falls
J. R. Dillard
Freedom “” Club
Redwood Falls
Jury Takes Bid On Cooley Gas Site In Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish Police Jury accepts a gas production bid for G B Cooley property with an estimated $300 monthly return. Jury discusses courtroom remodeling, emergency benches purchase, and the swearing in of Judge Hill yer Parker. Also approves Gulf gas bid at 187 cents regular and 20.7 cents extra per gallon.
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Ouachita Parish
G. B. Cooley
Evtire Peesters
J. C. Trahan Drilling Co
M. W. Montgomery
Ward 3
L. B. Pettit
W. G
J. G. Haynes
Ouachita
Hillyer Parker
Jesse Heard
Heard
Bar Association
Haynes
Pettit
Poice Jury
Marylyn
A. B. Clarkson
Area Four
Civil Defense
Ward 5
Wiley Roach
Pete Holcomb
Cheniere Lake
Lake Commission
Acton
Gulf
West Monroe Degree Team Announces Thursday Master’s Degree
The West Monroe degree team will confer a master's degree Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple in Sterlington. All Master Masons are cordially invited. The degree team will leave West Monroe Temple at 7 p.m.
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West Monroe
Masonic Temple
Sterlington
Unions Threaten Railroad Strike Across Nation
Railroad unions told 200000 train workers to brace for a possible nationwide walkout if carriers push ahead with job curtailments on August 16. They avoided naming a firm strike date for now while asserting readiness should the railroads implement the changes.
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Washington
Guards posted at Monroe rites amid mob scene
Hollywood AP report details Marilyn Monroe’s funeral where guards were posted as mourners gathered for the star’s burial. An investigation into whether Monroe’s death was accidental or deliberate is underway. The service will be conducted by Rev A J Seldan at Village Church Westwood with the open bronze casket.
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Marilyn
Sumiay
Monroe
Wayness
A. J. Seldan
Westwood
Heatwave Traced to Persistent High Pressure System
Windy Whiffandbiff explains the heat is caused by a persistent high pressure cell blocking cool air from the Gulf, leaving the area under clear skies and very warm conditions. Readings Tuesday show Calhoun 106, Columbia 163, Monroe 100, Winnsboro 101 degrees.
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Gulf Time
Windy
Calhoun
Columbia
Monroe
Winnsboro
Soviet Troops Reported Landed in Cuba Amid Rumors
A Miami radio report cites Cuban sources claiming more than 4,000 Soviet troops landed in Cuba recently. The claim names July 29 Mariel and July 30-31 Havana landings, tied to Fidel Castro’s fear of rebellion, with no State Department comment. Reports note no Russians seen in Havana streets.
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Fla
Cuba
Salvador Leu
Voice the People
WMIE
Fidel Castro
Ramiro Boza
State Department
Washington
Associated Press
Havana
George Arfeld
Mariel
Arfeld
Boza
FE Criscol
Suit Filed For Injuries In Waldorf Astoria Hotel
R Hirschel Willis of Chattanooga Tennessee sues Waldorf Astoria in State Supreme Court for 150000 claiming staff failed to stop a garishly dressed unidentified assailant who, with five others, burst into the lobby, attacked him and fled vaulting over furniture. The incident is described as outland and nervous injuries in the filed complaint.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
R. Hirschel Willis
State Supreme Court
Willis
State Asked For Aid On Parish Roads
A parish Police Jury adopted a resolution urging the Department of Highways to aid eight Ouachita Parish roads with improvements. Ward 3 committee chair Rankin Earle said the parish would pay for the work and the department would furnish machinery. Engineer Wayne Hucka warned of potential parish worker cuts if aid is granted. Roads listed include Tichell, Slocum, Sibley, Cadeville Cut-Off, Eros-Okaloosa, Philpot, Marion Sims, and Cooney Bennett. Oliver Road was rejected as useless to include. The jury approved a fence bid for the penal farm and made several appointments to local drainage, welfare, and sewer boards. A beer license was approved for Joe K Moon. Sam Korant’s license was held up.
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Ouachita Parish
Rankin Earle
Ward 3
Wayne H. Hucka
Tichell
Slocum
Sibley Road
Cadeville
Eros - Okaloosa
Philpot
Marion Sims
Cooney Bennett
Juryman L. A
Oliver Road
L. B. Pettit
Highway Department
Allied Fence Company
Penal Farm
Pettit
West Monroe
D. C. Harper
Dan Bivins Jr
J. A. Norris
Brary Beard
J. B Kugler
Gordy Roy
Parish Welfare Board
Tom Hicks
Thomas Moses
West Monro
F . Studdard
Henry Jones
Sterlington
Lee B
Joe K. Moon
Ward
Sam Korant
St Bernard Declares Parish Off Limits To Racketeers
CHALMETTE La UPI St Bernard Parish officials voted to bar racketeers by an ordinance designed to deter mob influence in the community Our parish is threatened by Carlos Marcello the reputed racketeer leader and his hoodlum hirelings who are seen more and more in the area as a takeover attempt unfolds
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Chalmette
UPI
St Bernard Parish
Carlos Marcello
East River Described as Tidal Strait Not River
Description notes that New York's East River functions as a tidal strait linking Upper New York Bay to Long Island Sound, not a traditional river. Readers learn the waterway's navigable role and geographic connections while demystifying its naming.
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East River
New York Bay
Long Island Sound
Manning defense plans with state officials on registrar case
Special article from St. Joseph reports that District Attorney Thompson Clarke will confer with Manning and Louisiana Attorney General Jack Gremillion after a US Justice Department move to compel Manning to resume as East Carroll Parish registrar. A show cause hearing is set for Aug 15 in Monroe. Manning previously resigned June 14 amid civil rights enforcement.
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Thompson Clarke
U. S. Justice Department
East Carroll Parish
Cecil Manning
Manning
Louisiana
Jack Gremillion
Justice Department
U. S District Court
Shreveport
Monroe
Ben Dawkins Jr
Clarke
Lake Providence
East Carroll
U.S
Jimmie Davis
Justice Department Pell
Today’s Chuckle Reflects Small Town Wit
A lighthearted quip notes that in a small town a black eye needs no explanation because neighbors already know the back story. The line captures tight community awareness and shared humor in concise form.
Torrid weather aids nine road projects in Louisiana
The Louisiana Fifth District Highway Engineer Ellis Ross notes dry conditions help nine local and area projects from Monroe to Winnsboro, including the U. S. 165 bypass and I-20 improvements. He cites last summer’s heavy rain as delaying construction and says the bypass is only 42 percent complete with uncertain completion date while other bridges and overpasses proceed.
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Louisiana Fifth District
Ellis Ross
U. S Highway 165
Monroe
South Second Street
Whites’ Ferry
D Arbonne
West Monroe
Calhoun
Ruston
Arcadia
Somerset
Tensas Parish
Alligator Bayou
Alligator ‘Bayou
Tallulah
Madison Parish
Bayou Darbonne
Farmerville
Union Parish
Ross
L. H. Bossier
Alexandria
U. S. 165
Rilla
Winnsboro
Last Minute Petition For Stay Denied
Elizabeth Ann Duncan, 58, was executed in the San Quentin gas chamber for arranging the murder of her pregnant daughter in law Olga Duncan, 30, amid jealous love for her son. Her son Frank defended her, while two hired men Luis Moya and Augustine Baldonado pleaded guilty to the slaying. Duncan claimed insanity and remained confident until death, arriving from a state prison holding cell and dying three hours before the scheduled execution.
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Ma) Duncan
San Quentin Prison
Corona Women’s Prison
California
Thelma Hawley
Duncan
San Quentin
Ma Duncan
Inlaw
Calif
UPI
Elizabeth Ann Duncan
Frank
Luis Moya
Augustine Baldonado
Olga
W. D. Achuff
Eisenhower, De Gaulle Reunite Near Paris at Elysee Palace
In Paris, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Charles de Gaulle met at the Elysee Palace with an honor guard greeting. Eisenhower toured NATO headquarters and saluted officers as a woman from Denison, Texas, cried upon meeting him. He praised NATO as a sacred alliance defending freedom and dignity.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
Lysee Palace
Champs Elysees
David
Europe
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James M. Gavin
Elysee Palace
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Tex
William Kermet Swann
NATO
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