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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1963

Page

3

Burglaries Probed In Monroe As Police Seek Suspects

Monroe police investigated two burglaries during the weekend. A. T. Givens home at 603 Auburn Ave. was entered by a cut screen and window crawl, with $20 taken from a purse. The Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. at 1700 South Grand St. reported only a few dollars missing from a vending machine, accessed through a rear window. A stolen 1963 Louisiana plate vehicle from Bowlero lot is also sought. Additional DUI arrests reported by Troop F include nine individuals.

Monroe Police Department Monroe James C. Kelly, Jr Pepsi Cola Bottling Company Grand St A. T. Givens Auburn Ave Monroe Givens Givens Janey B Smith Belmont Circle William Howard King Columbia Avenue Louisville Avenue

Degree Awarded To First Negro At Mississippi

James Meredith became the first African American to graduate from the University of Mississippi in its 115year history. The ceremony, costly in marshals’ protection, contrasted with last year’s riot as about 2,500 whites watched 379 graduates march out to Pomp and Circumstance amid somber chatter and guarded calm.

Oxford Miss James Howard Meredith Univerity of Mississippi U.S Meredith Ole Miss John Davis Williams

Sound Suggestion For Legal Drunken Driving Judgments

Dr B N Wright of the National Institute for Medical Research urged judges lawyers doctors and policemen to drink enough to test their own capacity before ruling on drunk driving cases the suggestion appearing in the Magistrate's Journal He said the drink test would yield sounder judgments Mrs Meredith the wife of the first Negro graduate spoke with resignation while Moses Meredith praised his son’s education and his mother described the moment as a special feeling

B. N. Wright National Institute For Medical Research Magistrate's Journal Meredith Moses Meredith

Farmers Fail To Withhold Stock In Nationwide Action

National Farmers Organization members gathered briefly at Kansas City stockyards and East St. Louis gates but left without launching the planned withholding. Officials said no pickets were at the gates and markets ran normally. NFO organizer Ray Iberg from Highland Illinois said the action aimed to lift live stock prices and push processors toward minimum wage contracts.

ST. Louis, Mo UPI National Farmers Organization NFO Kansas City East St. Louis Ill National Stock Yards Mississippi Valley St. Louis Ray Iberg Highland

Program Cites Problems Of Maladjusted Students

A two week workshop at Northeast Louisiana State College led by Dr. Matthew J. Trippe of George Peabody College trains teachers to identify and prevent emotional problems in students. Sessions run 9 am to 12 noon in Room 119 Brown Hall. Registration remains open Tuesday.

Northeast Louisiana State College Matthew J. Trippe George Peabody College For Teachers Nashville Tenn Brown Hall Levelle Haynes Northeast Special Education Center Haynes Trippe Louisiana England Scotland Denmark Sweden Norway Peabody Tennessee North Carolina Syracuse University Cerebal Palsy Association Syracuse New York State Department of Mental Hygiene NLSC

New Non Surgical Pile Treatment Promises Relief

New York report announces Bio- Dyne based Preparation H as a non surgical cure for hemorrhoids. Claims include rapid itch relief and pain reduction with actual shrinking sustained over months. Praises the suppositories and ointment for various hemorrhoidal conditions without narcotics or irritants.

New York, N. Y

Tupaw Lake Near Reality with Land Use Talks

West Monroe officials announced Tupaw Lake may become real after plans to contact Cardinal Drilling Co. in Shreveport this month. Landowners including Monroe Land and Gravel Union Producing Co McGuire estate and about 40 residents consented to construction pending Cardinal approval, with a 9.8 feet average depth, 20-foot max, 75 feet pool stage, 150 acres area and 1470 acre feet volume.

Tupaw Lake West Monroe Louisiana Department of Public Works

Street Survey Meeting Set In W. Monroe

The West Monroe Chamber of Commerce highways and streets committee will meet Tuesday at 9 30 a m to list local streets needing state improvements. US Highway 80 from North Seventh Street to Claiborne tops the list and may be widened to four lanes.

West Monroe Brooks Jonesboro Arkansas Road

Trapped Miner Says He Was Not As Smart As Thought

In Hazleton Pennsylvania AP reports miner David Fellin, trapped since last Tuesday, spoke with his son Joe after voice contact was made. He quipped that it took 58 years to learn he was not as smart as he thought, reflecting on his situation.

Hazleton David Fellin Joe

Why Grow Old by Living Healthier

A concise call to action promoting longevity through daily habits. Emphasizes exercise, fat reduction, weight control, and managing worry. Encourages practical use of nutrition knowledge, regular activity, and lighter diets to improve heart health and mental well being.

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