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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1968

Page

2

Nixon advisers tout crime as top campaign issue

In San Diego Nixon aides flag crime and civil disorder as key campaign themes. Tower criticizes Ramsey Clark while Agnew pushes enforcement. Nixon plans to stay in California after the Republican Convention.

Richard Nixon Spiro T. Agnew San Diego Nixon Calif Richard M. Nixon John Tower Texas Charles S. Rhyne United Citizens For Rhyne Citizens Campaign Organization Tower Atty Ramsey Clark Clark Maryland GOP Vietnam Paris South Vietnam California Agnew

East Carroll Reapportion Order for Voting Plan

U S District Judge Ben C Dawkins Jr orders East Carroll Parish to submit a voter reapportionment plan to federal court by Oct 1 to satisfy one man one vote. The order covers East Carroll Parish Police Jury and School Board with possible November ballot placement if approved.

Shreveport East Carroll Parish U.S Baton Rouge State Attorney General’s Office

Ole Miss Receives HEW Grant for Nursing School

Washington reports the Department of Health Education and Welfare awarded the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson a $303,015 grant. The funds will fund a two story wing with conference rooms faculty offices and classrooms for the School of Nursing.

Washington U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson School of Nursing

Negro Realtor Sees No Chance For Unit Merger

NEW ORLEANS AP The National Association of Real Estate Brokers Negro realtors says little chance exists for a merger with the association of white realtors. Q W Williamson of Atlanta president says they have diametrically opposed philosophies and that price increases come from supply demand and seller practices. David Greenup of New Orleans vice president says housing discrimination remains a major problem and fuels civil unrest.

Negro Realtor New Orleans National Association of Real Estate Brokers Association of White Realtors Q. W. Williamson Atlanta, Ga David Greenup

Nigerians Spurn Red Cross Appeal Over Biafra Aid

Addis Ababa dispatch reports Nigeria rejected Red Cross appeals to halt attacks on mercy planes. Flights to Biafra paused after a DC6 was fired on, with negotiations ongoing. U S officials warn thousands dying daily as talks stall and plans resume by ship from Lagos to Calabar.

Addis Ababa Ethiopia Red Cross Lagos Biafra Fernando Po Charles de Gaulle Caritas Nigeria U.S. State Department Secretary of State Dean Rusk Geneva C. Robert Moore Africa U.S Washington Vol Luntary Calabar Minna Schupp Organization of African Unity OAU Anthony Enaharo

Milk powers teen health and value in daily meals

The article argues teens need balanced diets and plenty of milk to support activity and growth. It notes milk costs about 15 cents per pound and offers strong nutrition like calcium and vitamin A, urging guardians to ensure teens eat right and stay healthy during school years.

Central District Roundtable Set By Scout Leaders

Buddy Reeder announces a Central District Roundtable tonight at 7 30 at First Christian Church Monroe for Cub leaders Scout leaders and Explorer advisors. Sturdy Sharp and Orrie White will present the annual program plan Big Show plaques will be awarded to unit leaders not yet honored Bob Trent Sr will conduct the roundtable for White Jose Gonzales heads the roundup committee in the Central District.

Buddy Reeder First Christian Church St. John Street Monroe Sturdy Sharp Orrie White Reeder Bob Trent Sr White Jose Gonzales Central District

Politician Rejects Reuniting With Nigeria

A public figure rejects political reunification with Nigeria and thanks a Minnesota Democrat for a judicious and frank call for aid to war refugees. The remarks underscore foreign policy stance and humanitarian concern amid regional conflict.

Nigeria Minnesota Democrat

Murphy Earnings Rise. Plans Openings and Stock Increase

G. C. Murphy Company posts six month pre tax earnings of 5 071 000 up 15 6 percent from 1967 with 61 cents a share. Stores rise from 508 to 512 as sales grow 7 3 percent. Expansion calls for 10 plus new stores in October and a 1969 launch of a free standing unit offering food and auto services. Shareholders to vote in September on increasing authorized common stock from eight to 12 million and creating three million preferred shares.

G. C. Murphy Company E. L. Paxton Paxton

Rockett Family Reunion At Camp Creek Baptist Church

Mrs. Ernest Henderson of Spearsville says the Rockett family reunion will be held at Camp Creek Baptist Church on Sunday September 1 and invites friends and relatives to attend.

Rockett Camp Creek Baptist Church Ernest Henderson Spearsville Henderson

Rome Blocks Parking to Tackle Downtown Traffic

Rome officials moved to ease downtown congestion by banning parking on 422 streets and prohibiting stopping on major thoroughfares, drawing grumbles from motorists and fears among shopkeepers of lost business.

Rome UPI

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