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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1966

Page

3

Youth Dies After Practice Session in New Orleans

In New Orleans 16 year old Robert Mogabgab died after a two hour football practice for Benjamin Franklin High. Autopsy indicated heat stroke as a likely cause with heart and lung hemorrhaging and brain swelling. His father Dr William Mogabgab, a Tulane medical school professor, noted the boy had recently discussed football mortality statistics but wished to try out for the team.

New Orleans Robert Mogabgab Mogabgab Benjamin Franklin High William Mogabgab Tulane University Medical School

Beatles Return To Boston Today After Toronto Shows

The Beatles fly to Boston today following two Toronto performances. George Harrison led remarks on war saying people have a right not to go in the army and that they disagree with war for any reason. The group spoke to newsmen about Americans seeking refuge in Canada to avoid the draft.

Toronto Boston George Harrison Britain Canada U.S

Amination Clear Before Football Outing

A medical check confirms the subject was fit for an upcoming football outing after a prior examination. Further details are not provided in the readable text.

Strikes Strand Tourists at London Airport Amid Holiday Rush

Hundreds of American travelers remain stranded at London Airport as a strike hits Trans World Airlines. TWA reports about 1,500 stranded across Europe with some passengers booking passages via Paris or Lisbon and others delaying trips by boat. If mechanics approve a deal Friday, a plane for London with over 100 crew is planned for Saturday and services aim to resume by Monday.

London Trans World Airlines Atlantic Madrid Spain TWA Paris Lisbon Europe

Humphrey Tops Administration as Sea Policy Leader

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey moves to front of national ocean policy planning, planning to visit major oceanographic installations next month. He chairs the inaugural meeting of the National Council on Marine Resources and Development, a cabinet level body created by Congress to coordinate marine science programs.

Washington UPI Hubert H. Humphrey National Council On Marine Resources and Development Congress Wright Patman Dtex House Banking Committee House Patman Savings and Loan Association Associated Press Shaw

Inflation Threat Fades Yet Persists In 1967 Economy

Washington reports ongoing inflation and high interest rates challenge the Johnson administration as government study continues. Officials note a balance of payments deficit shrinkage helped by foreign deposits, while critics urge limits on bank lending and higher interest scrutiny amid wage price guideline doubts.

Washington Johnson Ists Afl-Cio George Meany Commerce Department Secretary of the Treasury Henry H. Fowler Fowler

Owner Fighting To Prevent Dog Being Destroyed

Pete the collie allegedly bites by clamping his mouth around arms but his owner William Jones fights to save him from destruction. Health officials and ASPCA cite three bite complaints and say the dog can be deemed vicious under law. Jones, with supporters and a lawyer, seeks a court review after neighbors testify Pete showed no aggression.

New York Pete William Jones City Health Department American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To ASPCA Jones Long Island Press Long Island Star-Journal

Jaycees Present Club Trophies at Rodeo Fundraiser

The West Monroe Jaycees handed trophies Wednesday night to top sellers of ads for the club sponsored rodeo set for September 2 to 5. Derwood Kuhn took first place with John Cordaro and Bob Dutschke in second and third. Cecil Merritt outlined a board meeting held in Baton Rouge this week.

West Monroe Jaycees Derwood Kuhn John Cordaro Bob Dutschke Cecil Merritt Jaycee Northeast Louisiana Baton Rouge

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