Mississippi governor runoff heats up with charges
In a Mississippi Democratic runoff one week away, Lt. Gov. Paul Johnson accuses ex Gov. J P Coleman of mudslinging while Coleman says Johnson uses the James Meredith issue to push for the capitol. Johnson defends a clean campaign and recalls his stance at Ole Miss amid desegregation tensions.
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Mississippi
Paul Johnson
J. P. Coleman
Coleman
Johnson
James Meredith
Greenville
Clarksdale
University of Mississippi
Meredith
Light City Court docket includes traffic violations
Monroe city court presiding Judge W M Harper heard a light docket on Monday with most cases tied to traffic violations. Fines totaled 425 dollars plus court costs for driving while intoxicated for Max F E Smith and Raymon Martin. Twelve bonds were forfeited for speeding and several defendants were cited for reckless driving and other violations. Public drunkenness led to one conviction and another defendant received a 90 day sentence on the same charge.
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W. M. Harper
Monroe City
Max FE. Smith
Stortington
Raymon Martin
Vienna
York Back On Serious List
Sgt. Alvin York, the World War I hero and Medal of Honor winner, was listed in serious condition at Veterans Hospital in Nashville Tennessee. He had spiked a high temperature after rallying briefly over the weekend and had been admitted July 8 for bedsores.
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Nashville, Tenn
Alvin York
Veterans Hospital
West Monroe Court Finances 20 Cases in Monday Session
Judge John McCormick heard 20 cases in West Monroe city court Monday. Defendants included Robbie Robinson, 22, fined for simple battery, resisting arrest, and disturbing the peace with total fines of 430 plus costs. Robert Jackson, 29, found not guilty of aggravated assault but fined for disturbing the peace. Other disturb peace cases and speeding convictions were noted, including Moses Elmore and Billy Murphy.
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John McCormick
West Monroe
Robbie Robinson
Herman St
McCormick
Robert Jackson
Jackson
Route 2
Box 143
Moses Elmore
Benson St
Billy Murphy
Route 3
Box 208
Blanchard Whitehead
Planning Commission Grants Conditional Approvals In Monroe
Monroe Ouachita Regional Planning Commission approved three items conditionally and final approval for another at its Monday night meeting in Monroe city hall. Final site plan approved for First Fidelity Mortgage Office on North 18 Street. Zion Baptist Church site plan conditionally approved. general plan for Breard Home Addition resubdivision conditionally approved. Also recommended zoning map amendment to extend B-5 district into open land near North 19th Street and Roggerson Drive. Final action pending at next meeting September 16 due to Labor Day.
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Monroe - Ouachita
George W. Parsons
Texas Avenue
14Th Street
Commission
First Fidelity Mortgage Company
North 18 Street
Zion Baptist Church
Powell Ave
North 19Th Street
Roggerson Drive
Annie Bell Hamilton
Chris Roggerson
Mulhearn Funeral Home, Inc
Warning Issued On Drag Racing At Landing Strip
Jonesville officials issue a warning against drag racing on the airport landing strip. Mayor G D Rabin says punishments will be stiff for vandalism and urges motorists to stay off the strip as a new fence and warning signs are installed. Damages include theft of spark plugs and tampering with aircraft components.
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Jonesville
G. D. Rabin
Rabin
Federal Aviation Agency
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