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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1963

Page

2

Robbery Suspects Held For Utah By Ouachita Sheriff

Ouachita Parish sheriff's department holds two Monroe men for Garfield County Utah on robbery charges. Ben E Drummond, 31, and Standley Aldy, 32, signed waivers of extraterritorial extradition and will be turned over when they arrive. Virgus L. Chavis, 46, of West Monroe, released on bond for theft by check. Derrel W. Finley, 27, of Monroe, held in jail on theft from an automobile. Edward Tate, 30, of Birmingham, jailed for driving while intoxicated and reckless driving. A 19-year-old, Johnny Samuel Smith, injured in a late-night accident on Calypso and Catalpa streets.

Ouachita Parish Garfield County Utah Bailey Grant Ben Everett Drummond Standley Aldy Monroe Sheriff Department West Monroe Virgus L. Chavis Chavis Natchitoches Street District Attorney's L. E. Head Ryder Derrel W. Finley Standifer Street Edward Tate Deerwood Drive Birmingham Alabama Louisville Johnny Samuel Smith Spell Street Smith Catalpa Calypso

Commander Leonard says Korea front cooled. 1st Cavalry alert

Maj. Gen. Charles F. Leonard, new commander of the 1st Cavalry Division, said the Korean truce line has cooled off and predicted nothing else would stir for some time. Despite heavy patrols and a July ambush that left two American soldiers dead, he noted no clear pattern in Communist activity while the division remained alert along the DMZ. Lt. Richard Murphy of Jefferson City, Missouri, reported returning with all rounds and grenades after patrols.

1St Cavalry Division Korea Charles F. Leonard Leonard 1St Cavalry

Tulip bulb sale hits 15100 to date in West Monroe

West Monroe Chamber of Commerce reports advance tulip bulb orders reaching 6100 with homeowners supplying 3100 more and 1000 bulb orders from Judge John F. McCormick and Hobson Norris. The Tulip Festival aims for next spring as George Tyner and Bagwell order from Holland.

West Monroe Agriculture Committee Bagwell George Tyner Holland Kilpatrick Florists Review National Magazine Chicago Pine West Mon

Bag of cash valued at 100000 spills from wagon

A postal money bag containing about 100000 dollars fell from a transfer wagon, was run over by a train and burst open scattering bills along the track. A railroad official said there was no wind and that the money was recovered in roughly 20 minutes.

Los. Angeles

Humane Society seeks homes for many pets

Ouachita Humane Society members care for numerous stray animals while they raise funds for a new Animal Shelter. President Bud Tidwell notes several bird dogs and puppies needing homes, with Mrs Raymond Boyd also hosting two kittens. Calls welcome to Tidwell FA 3-7531, Mrs Boyd FA 3-1009, or secretary Mrs Hugh Spurlock FA 2-9007.

Arthur Bud Tidwell Tidwell Ouachita Humane Society Raymond Boyd S. Second Street Dixie Boyd Society Hugh Spurlock

Kennedy Birth and Baby Patrick at Otis Air Force Base

Mrs Kennedy recovered well after Z Caesarean birth at Otis Air Force Base Hospital. Baby Patrick arrived 65 miles away in Boston and was baptized in the surgery room. President to send nuclear test ban treaty message later. first lady in excellent condition after premature birth.

Pres. Kennedy Children’s Medical Center Boston Patrick Otis Air Force Base Cape Cod Jacqueline Patrick Bouvier Kennedy Otis Air Force Base Hospital Otis Hospital Jacqueline Kennedy Hugh Auchincloss Boston Children’s Medical Center White House Cleveland Joseph P. Kennedy England Kennedy Stork John Jr Palm Beach Fla Georgetown University Hospital John S. Cahill Portland Maine

Conference on New Mathematics Program Slated

Dr Charles Faulk professor of education at Southwestern University at Lafayette and Robert Rouse Louisiana representative for Silver Burdett will consult for a conference on the New Mathematics Program sponsored by Ouachita Parish School System The event runs Monday and Tuesday from 8 am to 2 pm in room 102 at the First Baptist Church West Monroe for teachers in grades 1 6 and math teachers grades 7 8 Principals and librarians are invited J M Waldrop elementary supervisor announced the conference A silent fully transistorized battery operated clock is advertised to keep plus or minus one minute per week

Charles Faulk Southwestern University At Lafayette Robert Rouse Louisiana Silver Burdett Ouachita Parish First Baptist Church of West Monroe J. M. Waldrop

Mississippi Runoff Sees Johnson and Coleman Seek Sullivan Backing

In Jackson Mississippi Lt Gov Paul Johnson and ex Gov J P Coleman seek Sullivan support in the August 27 Democratic runoff after a tight first primary. Sullivan finished third in a vote led by Johnson with 156 359 to Coleman's 135 491. The race centers on anti Kennedy sentiment and civil rights opposition ahead of the November general election.

Ernor Charles Sullivan Johnson Coleman Sullivan Clarksdale Ross Barnett Robert Mason Magee Welder Mississippi

Louisiana election outlook in 1964 campaigns begin

The piece notes races ahead in 1964 with seven parish school board seats across Ward 3 4 5 10 6 and 7 possible plus a fourth seat in Ward 10. It mentions senatorial terms Ellender through 1967 Long through 1969 and that West Monroe city races occur in 1964 with full city elections in 1966. It forecasts a wave of campaigns as Louisiana prepares a new state administration and a presidential vote in late 1964.

Solon Congress West Monroe Louisiana U.S. Senate Allen J. Ellender Russell B. Long

Fire Sweeps White House Restaurant in Metairie

A fire at the White House Restaurant in Metairie caused about 100000 dollars in damage. No injuries were reported. Operators Mr and Mrs Charles Watson Jr said the blaze started in the kitchen of the wooden structure and was found at 530 a.m.

New Orleans White House Metairie Charles Watson Jr

Post Office Train Robbery Hits Buckinghamshire Route

A mail train robbed near a bridge in Buckinghamshire as two cars waited below for loot. An engineer and another man were handcuffed and later freed at Aylesbury Hospital where Mills had head injuries. Detectives call the heist highly professional and note railway signaling knowledge. About 50 postal workers aboard the Glasgow to London overnight mail train.

Whitby Aylesbury Mills Malcolm Fewtrell Buckinghamshire Cheddington Station Glasgow London

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