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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1964

Page

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Bread shortage looms in Turkish Cypriot areas

Turkish Cypriot leader Fazil Kuchuk warned that bread could vanish in days due to a Greek Cypriot blockade. He urged Ankara to pressure Archbishop Makarios to lift the blockade, saying bakeries will close from kerosene shortages and distribution gaps threaten 35000 people. He noted some villages already lack essentials and called for political action, not an attack.

Nicosia Cyprus Fazil Kuchuk Ankara Makarios Kuchuk

Pastore Opposes Rider Linking Reapportionment to Aid Bill

Senator John Pastore of Rhode Island urged that the reapportionment rider be kept separate from the 3.3 billion foreign aid package. The Rider, backed by Mansfield and Dirksen, would delay state legislative apportionment ruling and may lead to a constitutional amendment debate. House action on a counter bill by Tuck would strip courts of jurisdiction over reapportionment cases.

Washington John D. Pastore D-R.i Sente Johnson Pastore Mike Mansfield Ned Tec Nnds US Avluitilaata Tvvocrevuu II Dirksen Illinois Supreme Court Senate House Philip A. Hart D-Mich William M. Tuck D-Va Howard W. Smith House Rules Committee Tuck Everett M. Dirksen Justice Department Smith William M. McCulloch Ohio

Governors Plan Meet Today On Remo Convention

Gov John J McKeithen travels between New Orleans and Monroe where he plans a meeting with Southern governors to map strategy for the Democratic national convention opening August 24 at Atlantic City. He has not decided on attendance and has indicated support for President Johnson over Goldwater. Senator LeBlanc says McKeithen will back Johnson.

John J. MccKeithen New Orleans McKeithen Monroe Atlantic City al Faubus Arkansas Paul Johnson Mississippi Dudley J. LeBlanc Abbeville Baton Rouge Keithen Johnson Barry Goldwater Goldwater Louisiana St. Helena Parish

Feast of the Assumption observed with dispensation in Twin Cities

Catholics in the Twin Cities join global celebration of the Feast of the Assumption with a papal dispensation allowing meat today. Special Masses are planned at St. Joseph's Church at 6, 8, and 10 p.m. and a 6 p.m. service elsewhere.

Twin Cities St. Joseph's Church

Legion Post 13 Bi monthly Meeting Monday at 7 30 PM

The L B Faulk Post No 13 American Legion will hold its regular bi monthly meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the Legion Home on Forsythe Avenue Commander Milton Ford urged all members to attend. Highlight of the meeting will be an outline of the 1965 membership campaign by Vice Commander R W Sherman Mrs Allie Mae Kidd wife of State Police Captain M E Kidd is at home recuperating from recent surgery She had been in St Francis Hospital for two weeks Mrs Kidd secretary in Ouachita Parish Sheriff Department is expected to be off from work for several months.

L. B. Faulk Post No 13 The American Legion Legion Forsythe Avenue Milton Ford R. W. Sherman Allie Mae Kidd M. E. Kidd St. Francis Hospital Kidd Ouachita Parish

Three Negro Children Enter Biloxi School

Three Negro children, two boys and a girl, entered Lopez Elementary in Biloxi Mississippi, becoming the first of their race to register at a previously all white public school under a federal court order. Police and FBI agents watched as about a half dozen Negro adults accompanied them. minimal disruption with students and parents restricted from inside school grounds.

Biloxi, Miss Biloxi Lopez Mississipi Deep South FBI Gulf Coast Mississippi Jackson Leake County Ross R. Barnett Oxford James H. Meredith University of Mississippi

Three Shreveporters Die In Lake Bistineau Fire

Three residents of Shreveport were burned to death when a fire at their Lake Bistineau summer camp destroyed the camp. Victims were identified as Mr. and Mrs. E. P. McKenna and Mrs. Mary Alderman, with McKenna described as a Shreveport broker. Forestry fire units fought the blaze as it spread to surrounding woods.

Bossier City UPI Shreveport Lake Bistineau E. P. McKenna Mary Alderman McKenna

Security Check Of Illinois Chief Sets Off Rumors

Springfield AP reports a routine FBI security check on Gov Otto Kerner tied to his Civ il Defense advisory council appointment sparked Illinois campaign rumors. Kerner's press secretary denied he would drop out, saying he will seek re election. Rumors also linked Attorney General Kennedy considering Senate or DOJ postings.

Springfield Ill FBI Otto Kerner Civil Defense Advisory Council Illinois Kerner Chris Viahoplus Viahoplus Robert F. Kennedy Senate New York Chicago Daily News Washington Department of Justice

Weekend Rain Likely as Fronts Move Through Northeast Louisiana

Weather forecast indicates improving conditions for rain in Northeast Louisiana as a warm front retreats north and a cold front approaches from the northwest. Isolated showers expected today tonight and Saturday with light, intermittent rain possible through Monday as alternating hot and cold air creates favorable conditions.

Louisiana

Korean Child Adopted By U S Couple

In Baltimore area, a four year old Korean girl Yun Ok Suh was found as an infant in Korea. She has a home with Mr and Mrs James Hale of Ellicott City, Maryland, after adoption following government placement services in 1963. The Hales chose a foreign born child to help bridge differences.

James H. Hale Ellicott City Hale Yun Ok Suh United States Baltimore Marie Hales

Sixth Man Sought in Beating Case at Bogalusa

In Bogalusa Louisiana authorities sought a sixth man in the beating of James Spears by hooded attackers. Four men Marvin Creel Charles Breland Tracy Wheat and Wilford Moore were arrested Thursday on aggravated battery aggravated assault and hooded identity charges. Carl Ray Crain already jailed earlier faces upgraded charges. Bond set at $3000 with arraignments scheduled October 23. Spears was abducted from his home after a man requested help with a stalled car.

Bogalusa James Spears Doyle Holliday Marvin Creel Charles Breland Tracy Wheat Wilford Moore Crain Deputes Jim Warren Richardson Richardson Spears

Paratroopers Arrive as Congo Rebels Advance Near Kikwit

In Leopoldville, forty U.S. paratroopers aboard four transports arrived as Mulele rebels mass about 20 miles south of Kikwit and 12 miles from Bukavu. Reports say rebel forces, backed by communists, threaten missions east of the Kwilu river while U.S. personnel guard airlift operations and prepare for possible combat in support of the central government.

Leopoldville the Congo U.S Central Congo Mulele Congo Pierre Mulele Kikwit Kwilu Province Mulelel Bukavu Kivu Kwilu River

Auto makers to present new contract offers to UAW

Detroit bulletins report that the Big Three will present fresh contract offers to the United Auto Workers Union on Monday. Paris bulletin notes President Johnson told Charles de Gaulle that unity enables confident outlook for the future.

Detroit United Auto Workers Union Paris Johnson Charles de Gaulle

Goldwater to Launch White House Campaign in Prescott

Washington AP reports Republican nominee hopeful Barry Goldwater will formally open his campaign for the White House in Prescott Arizona on September 3. The event marks the official kickoff of his bid with Goldwater expected to address supporters and outline policy priorities.

Washington Barry Goldwater White House Prescott Ariz

Greek youths queue for sacred brigade to serve in Cyprus

Athens AP reports hundreds of young Greeks lined up at parliamentary recruiting centers for a proposed sacred brigade to serve in Cyprus. The effort, led by a member of Parliament, aims to mobilize volunteers for the island dispute amid regional tensions.

Athens Greece Cyprus

Kidnaping at Kennedy Airport Nets $80000 Cash

Four men abducted American Airlines cashier John Young near his Jamaica Queens home at 445 am and forced him to open the Hangar 10 safe at Kennedy Airport. They fled in a white rented car after leaving a small truck used to move him. Young 42 suffered a swollen chin but was not seriously hurt. The cash was payroll funds and checks for airline employees. Police tracked the suspects who fled the scene.

New York American Airlines Kennedy American John Young Queens Young Jamaica

Chuckle: First Horseback Ride Lifts Spirits

A light-hearted note in today's Chuckle about the joy of a first horseback ride. The simple outing leaves a person feeling brighter and more hopeful, capturing a small everyday happiness.

Congo Deployment Sparks Senate Debate Over U.S. Involvement

President Johnson’s order sending four U.S. Air Force transports and 40 paratroopers to the Congo drew sharp questions in the Senate. Senator John Stennis warned against piecemeal commitment risking an “African Vietnam” while Senator Joseph Clark supported the move as aid to stabilizing governments and UN peacekeeping efforts.

Washington Johnson U.S. Air Force Congo Senate John Stennis D-Miss Viet Nam Stennis U.S Senate Armed Services Committee Joseph S. Clark D-Pa Clark U.N

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