11 Aug 1960
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1960
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment lists various items and numeric codes such as floor power, rock, film, and electrical terms with scattered figures like 351 and 122. It lacks coherent events, names, or locations to form a full news item.
Detectives linked a Brookyln based juvenile burglary gang to a city wide network that moved loot to receivers amid a gangland murder investigation. The 17 year old victim Vincent Graffeo was slain hours before a burglary tool charge court appearance.
Philippine Foreign Office reports a categorical denial from the U S Embassy that American servicemen aided a pilferer at Clark Air Base last month. Prosecutors had charged the group with shooting the suspect after arrest, as tensions over base thefts persist.
Senator Kennedy opened the debate on a controversial measure Wednesday night claiming the higher wage floor could be absorbed without harming business or causing inflation or unemployment. He criticized the Eisenhower administration for opposing any raise and only later agreeing to a $1.15 increase, saying they were dragged to it. He linked that stance to how the administration has handled medical care for the aged, federal aid to education, housing, and area redevelopment legislation, noting opposition until Democrats acted.
Pawtucket man Banville, about 21, held without bail in Maryland on a fugitive warrant. Arrested by Trooper A. R. Kadlee at his brother Phillip Ahmed’s Edgewood home, Banville planned to work at a variety store. Hearing set in Bel Air Circuit Court upon Rhode Island officials arrival. Maryland police report Banville offered no statement. Secret telegram from New York prompted an uncontested divorce claim by Mrs Hallal. Slaying linked to a person who notified police barracks late Wednesday night.
The reappointment of Harry Strong as assistant secretary treasurer and tax collector for Monroe was announced by officials. City Council earlier in the week reaffirmed appointments of department heads and key city officials, though full details were not released at the session.
Secretary of State Herter plans a Costa Rica meeting with allies to rally pressures over Soviet intervention in Cuba and Khrushchev’s expanded threats. He will brief the Senate committee after leaving for San Jose with adviser Charles Bohlen. Berthing warns the dangerous inflammatory rhetoric.
Castro defended his government while praising church tolerance for schools. He cited prelates who baptized Batista’s children and recalled archbishop Enrique Perez Serantes saving Castro from a firing squad. He urged a pastoral letter condemning Batista crimes and imperialist plots.
In Meridian Mississippi the defense in the Lawrence King murder trial rested its case without calling witnesses. Jurors were questioned on the state must prove guilt before defense must show anything. King, a former Montgomery County sheriff, is charged with killing Deputy William Kelly on January 2 in the sheriff's office.
A car driven by Miss Miller crashed just before 8 a.m. She sustained chest and head injuries, broken legs, cuts, bruises, contusions, and shock. Lee suffered numerous cuts, bruises, and a severe head laceration. Mulhearn ambulances transported victims to St Francis Hospital.
The public has seen items including a tracked reconnaissance vehicle, Nike Zeus missile redesign, an Army Mauler concept, a mobile air defense computer system, an S005 drone, a 200 mm warhead, a Red Eye weapon, and a Sadac computer model. Hoover told Congress that open information aids Soviet intelligence, estimating 95 percent of desired material is obtainable from government or commercial sources.
A news conference in Louisiana discussed using free presidential electors to express voter dissatisfaction with the Kennedy Johnson ticket. Key figures including Rep. John Garrett and Mayor Jack Howard were tied to efforts to mobilize support for unpledged electors, amid a split central committee and opposition from Kennedy for President backers. Davis pledged to keep New Orleans schools open and segregated.
In Menlo Park California a driverless garbage truck rolled down a small incline and crashed into the bedroom of 9 year old Victor Greenspan showering him with plaster. The boy slept through the incident.
Kenneth Kline and Fadell face a public actions complaint alleging they dominated the foundation board and diverted funds for personal profit. Mondale cites losses totaling 3.34 million including kickbacks, overpayments to Koolish group, unauthorized transfers, and PR fees, plus demand to repay salaries. Kline served as executive director from 1946 to 1960.
Three hundred crewmen walked off the Queen Mary hours before it sailed for New York, joining an unofficial seamen's strike that halted ships in British ports. A Cunard spokesman said sailing status would be known only five minutes before departure.
In Ankara Turkey AP reports lightning killed four villagers on Wednesday. One victim named Yildirim meaning bolt of lightning.
An ad notes a sprinkler purchase as both handy and comfortable, highlighting user satisfaction with the offer and its practicality for home use.
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