Candidates Predict Full Swing in Louisiana Governor Race
State politics heat up as candidates address shrimp festival crowds on TV and in meetings. John J. McKeithen pledges a seafood research program and markets for Louisiana products. Gillis Long vows a hard hitting but not dirty campaign and aims to mobilize youth support. Shelby M. Jackson attacks civil rights proposals and champions a free elector system. DeLesseps Morrison says a nine day tour boosts hopes for a first primary victory, with a top poll standing. Jacks Dyer backs Morrison and calls for both a governor and an insurance commissioner, noting Morrison’s prior campaigns before Kennedy’s national prominence.
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Brooklyn Fisher Reels In 49 Counterfeit Bills
New York police report Michael Rampino a 28 year old fisherman from Brooklyn pulled a bundle of 49 counterfeit one hundred dollar bills from a pier on a Sunday. Authorities say the bills were detected as fake and Rampino cooperated with investigators. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about circulating counterfeit currency in the city.
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Five Soldiers Die In Carolina War Games
SPARTANBURG, S.C. Five soldiers died in Swift Strike III peacetime maneuvers over the weekend. The mishaps included two killed in a truck incident and three in separate crashes or accidents. Names of the victims were initially withheld while investigations continued.
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Television Notes on Racial Analysis by Network Executives
Hollywood reports that networks plan a wave of in depth race coverage. ABC leads with a five part weekly series anchored by Ron Cochran featuring interviews with ML King Rosa Parks and others. NBC and CBS schedule longer night time specials and Washington DC race relations in late September and October.
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Students State Western Tour
A study tour of the southwest including California and Mexico begins Wednesday for 38 Northeast Louisiana State College students. The group may earn credit for one or two three hour semester courses on the 6,000 mile bus trip sponsored by NLSC's Liberal Arts division. W. C. Beuchanan and Thomas McCann will lead.
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Hurley of Brighton Mass Victim in Pedestrian Collision
Michael Kubstal 42 of Brooklyn New York died after being struck by a vehicle near Edgefield. Police say one vehicle hit him as he walked and the driver remained at the scene. Investigators are reviewing witness statements and surveillance footage.
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Brighton
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Brooklyn
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Shrimp Season To Be Enforced By Commission
The Wild Life and Fisheries Commission warned that the shrimp season would open Monday, Aug. 19, and that strict enforcement would deter early trawling. Director L. D. Young said extra agents would patrol Louisiana waters to stop fishermen from starting before the legal opening. The commission addressed widespread rumors of an early start.
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Local official questions trawling in inside waters
A Louisiana official argued on Thursday that trawling inside state waters is not possible under existing laws. He stated the claim amid ongoing discussions about fishing regulations and enforcement.
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Why Do You Read So Slowly
A Chicago publisher promotes a rapid reading method claimed to double speed while improving understanding. It promises a self training program and a free book mailed to readers who request it at 835 Diversey Parkway, Dept. 527C, Chicago 14, Illinois.
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