Construction resumes after picket protests across sites
The article notes that work has resumed on several projects after delays caused by picketing. Firms involved include the Olin Mathieson plant dormitories at Northeast College, Ward 5 hospital, and classrooms at Robert E. Lee Junior High. John F. Lee of the NLRB filed suit in federal court over alleged boycotts aimed at sub-contractors without union contracts. Ford, Bacon and Davis report about 300 dollars per day in lost labor. Bricklayers and masons reportedly crossed lines to continue work at the West Monroe loan association project, contracted by Terral.
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Olin Mathieson
Northeast College
Ward 5
Hopital
West Monroe
People’s Homestead and Savings Loan Association of
Robert E. Lee
John F. Lee
Kirton faces possible charges over Soviet trip actions
In Moscow last week Kirton and MacDonald drew attention as observers planned for the Powers trial. Kirton, a 6 foot 5 blond, was accused of organizing an intelligence apparatus and making many intelligence trips across the Soviet Union. Kirton’s wife Lira returned to Moscow from Western Europe, while their Palo Alto home was their base when two years abroad ended.
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Odessa
Kirton
Lira
Moscow
Europe
Kirtons
Palo Alto
Calif
Soviet Union
MacDonald
Francis Gary Powers
Willard G. Palm
U.S
Llewellyn E. Thompson
Washington
Aru
Eisenhower rejects Democratic charge on defense funds
President Eisenhower countered Democratic criticisms of his defense program and the 21 point Senate proposals. He said no defense funds have been frozen and accused Democrats of cutting his budget while adding unoutlined spending. He asserted no term had been presented to him about any freeze and noted Nixon has not publicly opposed him on defense.
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Eisenhower
Washington
Senate
Congress
Lyndon
B. Johnson
Texas
Democratic Congress
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Escaped inmate linked to Natchez to Winnfield border trek
Authorities traced Robertson from Natchez Mississippi to Winnfield Louisiana after he allegedly forced his brother in law Willie Frank Irby to drive him across the river to Vidalia and onward. A green 1952 Buick and a 12 gauge shotgun were reported missing, with patrols alert across neighboring states and California.
Rainach To Speak On School Crisis In New Orleans
Former state senator Willie Rainach will speak at a Gentilly Private School Co-operatives meeting in New Orleans to reassure parents that there is no cause for panic about the public school crisis. He plans to present what he calls the true and correct picture. Rainach was unsuccessful in his latest political bid.
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New Orleans
UPI
Willie Rainach
Gentilly Private School Co-operatives, Inc
Rainach
Police Jury Actions Detailed West Monroe and Parish Appointments
The board addressed one complaint during its annual review. It issued a beer license renewal to Archie Lee Roberson of 602 Smith St West Monroe. T. W. Humphries was reappointed to a four year term on the Ouachita Parish Welfare Board. A Calcasieu Parish Police Jury resolution requesting the dismissal of W A Breedlove was tabled. Mae Lucky's registrar of voters salary rose from 4725 to 6600 annually per state action. J E Murphy was named a justice of the peace in ward 8 and Connie Walters in ward 6.
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Board of Review
Archie Lee Roberson
Smith St
West Monroe
T. W. Humphries
Ouachita Parish
Mae Lucky
J. E. Murphy
Connie Walters
Ex-Official In Agriculture Found Guilty
Former Agriculture Department official Earl C. Corey was found guilty of conflict of interest and conspiracy by a U S District Court jury in Portland. Laurence M. Smith of Waterville Wash also convicted on counts of conspiracy and false filings. Willard A. Richards not indicted.
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Portland, Ore
Earl C. Corey
Agriculture Department
U. S. District Court
Corey
Laurence M. Smith
Waterville
Wash
Smith
Willard A. Richards
Portland
State Warehouse Co
Richards
Senate Agriculture Subcommittee
Police Free Man After Lie Tests
A Biloxi resident, Huey Watkins, was freed by New Orleans police after lie detector tests indicated no connection to his former wife Betty Cannon’s death on June 22 in New Orleans. Watkins had been arrested by the FBI and held as a material witness. Cannon, 22, was found dying by a motorist who believed a collision occurred, though police later ruled no car strike.
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New Orleans
UPI
Biloxi
Miss
Huey Watkins
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Betty Cannon
Atlas Takes Over 3 More Facilities
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. The Air Force fired its Atlas missile over a 7,000 mile course and took over three more launch positions for the intercontinental range system. The Tuesday demonstration tested range and accuracy with a target between 6,325 and 9,000 miles. An 8,000 mile flight is planned. Nose cone re entry conditions will be studied.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Air Force
Governor Candidate Tackles Segregation Platform
A candidate for governor campaigns on a segregation platform and previously led the state's joint legislative committee on segregation, highlighting a focus on racial policy and legislative experience.
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Joint Legislative Committee On
Laos Government Collapse Sparked By Rebel Takeover
A rebel army seized Vientiane, declared a neutralist policy, and caused a communications blackout. Pro-Western Premier Tiao Samsonith and his cabinet were reported safe in Luang Prabang as airline flights to Vientiane were canceled and telegraphic service remained suspended.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
Laos
Tiao Samsonith
Luang Prabang
Sisavang
Vientiane
Negro Golfers Claim Discrimination Over Tournament Date
In New Haven, James A. Keyes says the Park Department barred a Negro group from holding its annual tournament on the usual July last Sunday. He notes the all white New Haven Municipal Golf Association will run a tournament on Saturday August 20, amid a weekend restriction.
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New Haven
Conn
Park Department
James A. Keyes
Knickerbockers Golfers Club
Keyes
New Haven Municipal Golf Assn
East Carroll Records First Bales Ginned In Parish
The first bale of cotton ginned in East Carroll Parish was reported this morning. Weighing 580 pounds, the cotton was grown by Major Jones, a Negro farmer, and ginned at Carroll gin. It was middling grade.
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Lake Providence
East Carroll Parsh
Cheer the shut-in with mum plants
Brighten home or hospital room with gay blooming mum plants in yellow bronze and orchid colors. Card enclosed, delivered for four or five dollars. Convenient 30 day charge through Mary's Flower Shop at 318 North 2nd, call FA 3-3494.
Pilots Picket Southern Airlines in Monroe
Air Line Pilots Association members arrived in Monroe to set up picket lines at Selman Field against Southern Airways. They had been on strike since June 5 as the company rehired other pilots to sustain operations and hoped to restore all flights by August 22.
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Air Line Pilots’ Association
Monroe
Selman Field
Southern Airways, Inc
Memphis
Tenn
Southern
Frank W. Hulse
Atlanta
Hulse
Huntsville
Ala
Pilot lands B52 after crew bailout near Columbus
Four crewmen bailed from a Strategic Air Command B52 bomber at 36,000 feet above Columbus Mississippi after two explosions. Lt Col B G Boyd said the four crewmen sustained only minor injuries. Maj William Fango, the pilot, regained control and guided the aircraft to a safe landing.
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Columbus
Miss
B. G. Boyd
Columbus Air Force Base
Boyd
Strategic Air Command
William Fango
Expelled Envoy Returns to Europe From Congo
In Nice Baron Jean Van Den Bosch, the expelled Belgian ambassador to the Congo, arrived with his wife and daughter as French and Belgian officials greeted him. He declined further comment on his expulsion ordered by Patrice Lumumba and said he was happy to be in Nice.
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Nice
France
Baron Jean van den Bosch
Congo
Four Year Old Dies After Heart Surgery Transplant Attempt
Evan gelo Kasebes four year old from Myrtia Greece died in Augustana Hospital Chicago after a three hour operation to transplant heart vessels. The Waukegan Red Cross funded the trip for treatment and he previously showed initial improvement before blood seepage into the lungs led to a second surgery and his death. He was grand nephew of Anthony Couvall of North Chicago near Waukegan.
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Chicago
Waukegan Red Cross
Evangelo Kasebes
Myrtia
Greece
Evangelo
Augustana Hospital
Red Cross Chapter
Waukegan
United States
Anthony Couvall
Church Demonstration After Cardinal Arteaga Health Decline
A protest outside Havana Cathedral followed news of Manuel Cardinal Arteaga's ill health. Youths shouted anti Pope and anti priest slogans, clashed with worshippers, and police fired warning shots. Church officials met with government ministers but no immediate action to close churches occurred.
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Escapee
Commodity Credit Service Office
Gus J. Solomon
Atlas
Vientiane Radio
East Carroll
Mum
Louisville
James Crow
Kentucky
Rena
Aron
Manuel Cardinal Arteaga
Msgr
Diaz
Luis Buch
Dorticos
Nord Autoflow
Nord
Macs Alines
Monroe Office
America
Andrew Jackson
Martin van Buren
Jackson
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