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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1962

Page

1

Double Soviet Spaceflight Traces Moon Race Advance

Moscow reports Maj. Andrian Nikolayev and Lt. Col. Pavel Popovich in Vostok III and IV achieved a near simultaneous launch, orbiting hundreds of miles apart with 33 and 17 orbits respectively. They conducted tests and observations as the United States weighs future space plans and potential military satellite use.

Tass Japan Ohio Moscow Radio Andrian Nikolayev Pavel Popovich United States U.S

Advance Peek At 1963 Plans Set Tonight

Berlin reports a fierce tear gas battle as massed West Berliners protest the Wall's first anniversary. East German guards water cannon youths near the former Nazi Air Ministry, with stones and tear gas grenades following in a tense clash.

West Police West East Police

Kennedy to Signal Tax Cut Options on Tonight's Address

President Kennedy faces a late 1960s tax cut debate as he prepares a television radio address on taxes and the economy. He is expected to outline his stance on stand-by authority to cut taxes and a public works program, with possible tax relief if Congress approves. Strong opinions arise from AFL-CIO and the US Chamber, while opponents fear a deficit-expanding move before the election year ends.

Washington Kennedy Congress Afl-Cio Adn Chamber of Commerce

Cattle Die After Cotton Poison Mix in Spray Incident

In Harrisonburg special report, about 100 head of cattle died after a cotton poison residue remained in a spray instrument used on cattle in Catahoula Parish. Owner E. B. Knotts of Peck, LA, faced significant losses estimated near $10,000 as spray guns were employed Friday morning and the fatalities spiked by Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. County Agent E. F. Johnson planned to visit Knotts to discuss the case.

Harrisonburg Catahoula Parish E. B. Knotts Peck North Catahoula Parish Knotts E. FE. Johnson Knott

Twin City Chit Chat Waiting Orders To Leave Soon For France

LA Doyle Ma lone and his wife plan to join him at an army post yet to be designated. The officer, here on leave after completing orientation and supply courses at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, was commissioned earlier this year at Northeast Louisiana State College. West Monroe Chamber of Commerce secretary Mrs Evelyn Terrell takes a two week vacation to visit her sister in Oklahoma City then return to Brookhaven with Mr and Mrs and children.

France Doyle Malone Aberdeen Proving Grounds Aberdeen U.S. Army Northeast Louisiana State College West Monroe

Crisis Easing Temporarily In Argentina

Argentina's military crisis neared civil war but eased as loyalist and rebel troops returned to bases. Brig Gen Cornejo Saravia sworn war secretary after To ranz Montero faction push, fifth war minister since Frondizi ouster. One fireman killed and three others injured in a bridge incident amid continuing political maneuvering.

Buenos Aires Argentina Cornejo Saravia Federico Toranzo Montero Juan War Saravia Juan D. Peron Arturo Frondizi Jose Maria Guido Guido

Famed D Evereux Mansion Purchased in Natchez

CHICAGO AP T B Buckle, lumberman, has bought the Natchez D Evereux, an ante bellum mansion at Natchez Mississippi, including furnishings and adjacent acreage. Purchase price and details remain unclear in the fragmentary report.

Chicago (Ap T. B. Buckle Natchez Devereux Natchez Miss

McBurney Point Named After Surgeon McBurney

McBurney Point on the abdominal wall marks the site where pressure yields the most pain in acute appendicitis named for the surgeon Charles McBurney who described it.

McBurney's Charles McBurney

Soblen Seeks Second Habeas Corpus Writ

London reports indicate Dr. Robert Soblen's lawyers will petition Britain's high court for a second writ of habeas corpus to block deportation to the United States and life in prison. They plan to press the case Tuesday as Soblen remains on English soil amid Israel's El Al refusal to fly him to New York. Soblen, 61, fled to Israel after jumping bail in New York last June, was deported from Israel, wounded himself in flight, and has since been held in Britain with deportation orders renewed.

London UPI Robert Soblen Britain High Court United States Soblen Home Office Israel el al New York Ted Soblen FEAI United Kingdom Tel Aviv Seblen

Negroes Try to Integrate Albany Churches

In Albany Georgia Negroes attempted to worship in white churches on a troubled Sabbath. Doris Derby, 22, was admitted to St Pauls Episcopal. Two others attended Mass at St Teresa. Trinity Methodist doors opened to a white New York pastor and two Negroes were turned away at Central Baptist, with threats of police. W G Anderson of the Albany Movement pledged a voting drive and vowed continued tests of public facilities.

Albany. Ga Doris Derby St. Paul's Episcopal Church St. Teresa's Catholic Church New York Ralph Lord Roy Trinity Methodist Church Central Baptist Church Albany W. G. Anderson House of God

Berlin Wall marks a year of division and risk

AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan notes the wall’s first anniversary as a deeper, more permanent barrier. He recalls Khrushchev’s comment on West Berlin as a troublesome “bone” and Ulbricht’s claim the wall exposes Communist failure while hundreds fled east to escape daily, with 195,008 East Germans escaping in 1961 before the barrier rose.

William L. Ryan Joshua Jericho Hewes Kremlin Akes East Germany West Berlin Khrushchev Walter Ulbricht Red Berlin West Germany

No Need To Re Examen Space Plan

Washington reports three congressional experts say no need to re examine the U S space program after Russia’s twin orbital shot. They expect continued progress and faster growth with more powerful boosters as the 3.7 billion dollar budget advances. Teague Holland and Foster offer cautious support and note space holds military implications and diplomatic potential.

Washington U.S Russia Sens Warrenson D-Wash Pes Ard Holland D-Fla Olin E. Teague D-Tex United States Mittee Teague House Space Committee Soviet Union Magnuson Space Earth William C. Foster US. Disarmament Agency

Two Air Force pilots bail out of flaming jet near England AFB

Two Air Force pilots parachuted to safety after their T-33 trainer exploded and caught fire near England Air Force Base in Alexandria Louisiana. The pilots Col H. B. Trimble and Capt. E. M. McLaughlin escaped and landed in a field about two miles southeast of the base. They were held overnight at England for observation.

Alexandria Air Force England Air Force Base H. B. Trimble E. M. Mclaughlin England Afb Louisiana Highway 2 England

Today’s Chuckle Caption About a Compact Cat Wardrobe

A lighthearted note pokes fun at the idea of squeezing into a tight space and instead suggests a playful twist about wearing a compact cat as a joke. The snippet mirrors a quirky humorous headline style.

Labor Showdown Opens AFL-CIO Summer Meeting

In Chicago the AFL-CIO National Executive Council begins its summer gathering amid demands for action against the Kennedy administration over a shorter work week and against the Teamsters over raiding. George Meany and Walter Reuther favor reduced work hours to cut unemployment while CWA and SIU push militant moves against Hoffa’s Teamsters.

Chicago UPS Afl-Cio National Executive Council Kennedy Teamsters Union George Meany Aflcio United Auto Workers Walter Reuther U.S James Hoffa Teamsters Communications Workers of America CWA Seafarers International Union SIU Joseph A. Beirne Tthe Afl - Cio

Japanese Youth Sails Pacific In 19-Foot Boat

Kenichi Horie, 23, Osaka, sailed solo to San Francisco in a 19 foot boat on rice, beer, sake and fish. He arrived without passport or visa and seeks a two year English study stay, while U S authorities puzzle over his status. Coast Guard escorted him to St Francis harbor as officials negotiate entry.

San Francisco Pacific United States Kenichi Horie Osaka U.S. Immigration Service Public Health Service Horie Emu San Francisco Bay U.S. Coast Guard St Francis Yacht Harbor Immigration Service Coast Guard Itme Japan Rene

Ben Bella Moves to Unify Algerian Forces

In Algiers Ahmed Ben Bella’s Political Bureau strips troops of police and judicial powers to create a unified national army. Premier Ben Youssef Ben Khedda steps back to a figurehead role as the provisional regime consolidates control.

Algiers Ahmed Ben Ila palet _mece Ben Yousseff Ben Khedda Ome

Reverse Riders Returning Home

Two Negro freedom riders head back to the South from Concord New Hampshire after failing to find promised jobs or chores. Ray Jones and Egbert Jones, half brothers, said they hitchhiked seeking work but found none and returned southward.

Boston New Hampshire Ray Jones Egbert Jones Concord South

Hand Reattachment Keeps Circulation After Punch-Press Injury

In San Diego Joseph L. Meske, 52, had his severed hand reattached after a punch press accident. Surgeons connected arteries, veins, tissue and bones, with 44 hours of circulation and cautious hope. A colleague applied a tourniquet and rushed him to Sharp Memorial Hospital for ongoing surgery to restore bones tendons and nerves.

San Diego Calif Joseph L. Meske Meske Sharp Memorial Hospital Mark P. Doran Doren

Deaf-mute youth held after Franklin Parish chase

A year-old deaf-mute youth, described as a Pioneer, is jailed in Franklin Parish after a wild night of damage. Authorities say he and a woman friend wrecked a cotton seed truck and caused injuries to driver Norman Wells, who was guiding the seed load toward Crowville. Wells was treated and released. Police traced the truck to Winnsboro Road where Wells was forced into a ditch. Further details appear on page 7A.

Winnsboro Franklin Parish Norman Wells Ark J. L. Donnell Swamp- Wells Crowville Wells Rogers Clinic Louie Boyle Marvin Bowlin

Mercury Hits 102 Sunday in a scorching heat wave

The Monroe area sweltered with a 102 degree record on Sunday, the hottest since 1954, with 107 in Shreveport and 109 in Winnfield. Forecasters predict more heat with highs near mid 100s and low humidity. Crops suffer as cotton opens and irrigation is urged where possible.

Mercury Monroe Federal Aviation Agency Selman Field Shreveport Winnfield Weather Bureau Columbia Jonesville Oak Ridge St. Joseph Tallulah Winnsboro

Unused items for sale in local Want Ad listing

A brief want ad notes a Kenmore range for sale at five dollars with a phone number for quick contact. It mentions a seven day rate with cancellation privileges and appears in a local newspaper Want Ad section.

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