Public Polls Signal Johnson Faces Cold Months Ahead
Polls from 1965 show President Johnson losing public support as Vietnam tensions mount. Despite Democratic gains in Congress, voter approval fluctuates with troop buildup and war policy, while Johnson struggles to present decisive leadership amid escalating conflict.
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Detroit
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Examinations Set for Fire Department Positions
Examinations for fire positions including fire alarm operator and first class firefighter will be held by the Quiichita Parish Fire Department. Applications are due by September 16 and must meet age education and voter status requirements.
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Quiichita Parish
Cituracts
Gretiats
Gecordine
Anderson
Oebairuron
Ginachita Fire de Paltee Cayah Service Board
Prices Of Food May Stay Stable
The Agriculture Department forecast little change in grocery store prices next year, with restaurant bills about one percent higher. The average person may spend $485 to $490 for food next year, up from $472 last year.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Barham Faces Opposition in New Four Parish Senate District
Senator Barham, serving the two parish district, drew two challengers on the final filing day for the new four parish district that includes Lincoln Union Brenville and Claiborne. Ruston figures James W. Spears and former senator James T. McCah an filed to seek the seat. Spears has Ruston Aldermen ties and ran in 1963 while McCah an previously served Bienville Claiborne Parish from 1960 to 1964.
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Charles C. Barham
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Barham
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Claiborne
Ruston Insurance and Funeral Home
James W.jake Spears
James T. McCahan
Homer
Spears
Ruston Board of Aldermen
West Carroll Youth Drowns In Union Pond
A seven year old Oak Grove youth, Tommy Powell, drowned in Union Pond seven miles north of Farmerville. His companions tried to help him as the water proved too deep. the body was recovered and death ruled accidental by Union Parish officials. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Farmerville
Oak Grove
Tommy Powell
Here
Tne
Kerry Powell
Union Parish Sheriff's Department
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Stevie Caskey
Powell
Sherif’s
Aston Parish
Kes
Steve Cuskey
North Vietnam Paper Claims U S Sought Soviet Help for Coalition
A captured North Vietnam document allegedly shows Hanoi discussing the United States seeking Soviet assistance to form a South Vietnamese coalition government including Communists. The note, dated April 10, 1966, outlines a potential role for France in naming a prime minister and for the U S to appoint a vice premier, with Vietnamese leaders pursuing tactical negotiations amid the war. The State Department denied any U S plan to admit Communist representation and noted South Vietnam rejects a Viet Cong inclusion.
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National Liberation Front
South Vietnam
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State Department
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Jackson Parish Committee Names Sixty Eight Candidates
Jackson Parish Democratic Executive Committee lists 68 nominees for Sheriff Clerk of Court Tax Assessor Police Jury and other posts for the November 4 election. Incumbents Newt T. Lee Carey Staples James Dawson Barr plus many ward officials named.
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Jonesboro
Jackson Parish
Democratic Executive Committee
Newt T. Lee
John H. Barnes
James van Beasley
Johnny W. Blanchard
Sircey L. Frey Jr
Douple Norred
Lyman
Red) Watkins
Carey M. Staples
James Dawson Barr
J. B. Chambless
G. H. Hightower
Billy G.aldy
J. Earl Alexander
C. D. Barfield
Myrtle Garrett
Larry D. Martin
Percy L. Bradford
Doyal
Red) Brymer
Elmo Jacobs
Floyd Pierce Miles Jr
Harry Mi
R. A. Hayden
Hayward C. Quarles
Emmett Rogers
Eugene Thelton Norred
Edward Lavelle Nunn
Z. E. Robison
Job. Lambkin
Fred Walker
Jesse A. Swanner
Robert J. Troselair
Mark Harper
Victor
Two Small Girls Die In Fire At Metairie Home
In Metairie Louisiana two young girls Laura Ann Tusa age six and Marilyn Bingham age four died in a house fire. They had spent the night at the home of Mr and Mrs Libron where workmen were installing oak flooring when the blaze started. Rescue workers pulled the unconscious children from the burning house but they died at the hospital. The Libron family lived on the same block and Mrs Libron escaped with Vickie Libron age six and her two year old son. She attempted to reenter the smoke filled home twice to save the two girls.
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Marilyn Bingham
RL V. Libron
Vickie Libron
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Libran
Saints
Louisiana
Wayne Hackney Announces Candidacy For Ward 4 Police Juror
Charles Wayne Hackney 28 Bosco Mercantile owner and Ouachita Parish resident announces his bid for Ward 4 Police Juror in the upcoming Democratic primary. He details a service record in the U.S. Air Force, local business ties, and a pledge to act in Ward 4’s best interests with open citizen outreach.
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Charles Wayne Hackney
Bosco
Ouachita Parish
Hackney
Bosco Mercantile Company
Bish Mathis Institute
U.S. Air Force
Far East
Korea
O. F. Hackney
Ward 4
Six Run For State Representative In Parish Districts
Special primary field includes four candidates from Morehouse Parish and two from Union Parish for the Morehouse and Union Parish House District. Qualifiers before the Saturday deadline: Fred Preaus Lemmie Phishtower Guy Francis Hughie Linsley James Smith and TV Fields.
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Morehouse Parish
Union Parish
Morehouse
Fred Preaus
Lemmie Phishtower
Guy Francis
Hughie Linsley
Tao
Jiagnes Smith
TV Fields
Reds Pressure Mounts in Laos Conflict Amid Refugee Flows
In Vientiane a military source says Communist guerrillas aided by North Vietnamese troops are stepping up attacks on government strongholds across neutral Laos as the rainy season nears. Nam Bac in the Mekong valley faces the gravest threat with Vietnamese battalions joining Pathet Lao. Over 4,000 villagers flee and 1,500 refugees clog roads toward Luang Prabang and Sayaboury as welfare teams assist. US planes have bombed Laos since May 1964 at the government's request.
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UPI
Laos
Souvana Phouma
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South
Vietnam
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Nam Bac
Luang Prabang
Pathet Ne
Sayaboury
U.S
Soviet Visit Sparks Talks and Resolve over Vietnam War
Reported remarks from Soviet official Shelepin during a visit suggest negotiations with Duan while Hanoi asserts determination to continue fighting the United States. Duan says Soviet support remains under all conditions, including continued resistance if needed.
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Shelepin
Duan
Hanoi
Eressors
Gotrate
Registration for New and Transfer Students Stated
Monroe City School System will begin registration for new and transfer students on Monday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Van Dodom advised bringing birth certificates. First graders must be six by December 31 and provide immunization records for smallpox.
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van Dodom
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