Bastrop Soldier Wins Bronze Star in Vietnam Service
Army specialist James E. Patrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Patrick of Bastrop, received the Bronze Star Medal from Major Gen. Julian J. Ewell for meritorious service in combat in Vietnam between January 31 and May 14. Patrick is a 1960 Bastrop High School graduate, former student at Northeast Louisiana State College, and member of the Monroe Democratic Executive Committee.
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William W. Patrick
Yolk St
Bastrop
Julian J. Ewell
9Th Infantry Division
Vietnam
Bastrop High School
Northeast Louisiana State College
Monroe Democratic Executive Committee
Voice Of Broadway Highlights From A Gossipy Column
A sprawling nostalgia column surveys celebrities and happenings from Broadway and New York society. It notes Charles Webb unloading trash bins, Ralph Metcalfe becoming a Chicago alderman, Brigitte Bardot news, Ray Malone’s NBC stint, and Art Carney with Goldie Hawkins at a Long Island inn. It also mentions Dennis O Keefe ill, George Ball’s fears of a U S policy shift, Harlem safety debates, and Braniff’s failed time clocks.
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Bdwy
Liquor Board
Manhattan
71St St
Dennis O’keefe
George Ball
N. Y
Three Louisiana Servicemen Are Vietnam Victims
Washington AP reports three Louisiana servicemen are listed by the Defense Department among U S casualties in Vietnam. Marine Pfc Freddie Lewis of Alexandria changed from missing to dead of hostile action. Army Cpl Paul J Meaux of Port Sulphur and Air Force Sgt Larry J LaPoint of Sulphur are reported dead, not from hostile action.
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Louisiana
Washington
Defense Department
U.S
Vietnam
Freddie Lewis
William Lewis
Tenth St
Alexandria
Army Cpl
Paul J. Meaux
Maxie M. Meaux
Port Sulphur
Air Force Set
Larry J. LaPoint
Nelson LaPoint
Alvin St., Sulphur
Closed Campus Policy Gets Approval for Neville High
Monroe City School Board approved a study to switch Neville High to a closed campus during lunch. Officials cited parental support, cafeteria improvements, and concerns over traffic litter and safety around Forsythe Avenue near Sixth and Ninth Streets.
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Monroe City
Neville High School
Neville
Jerry Lee
Forsythe Avenue
Sixth
Ninth Streets
Lake Providence girl sails to Madrid study year abroad
Edna Hester of Lake Providence is among 23 students departing New York for Madrid to begin Mary Baldwin College seventh academic year in Spain. The group will study history art literature and philosophy with Spanish professors and live with Madrid families. All classes will be in Spanish.
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Stayton
Lake Providence
Edna Hester
New York
Madrid
Spain
Mary Baldwin College
How To Keep Well Soaring Population Problem Of World
The world population, about 3.5 billion, will double by 2000. Doubts linger about finding new frontier lands as in North America or Siberia. Medical advances reduce epidemics yet rising demand pressures food, shelter, and resources. Strategies include synthetic edibles, plankton and seaweed, and even farming ocean bottoms.
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North America
Siberia
Fire Chief Praises Men After Downtown Monroe Blaze
Monroe Fire Chief H L Hales commended his crew for halting a major fire that destroyed Hellene's Cafeteria in downtown Monroe. He noted heroic rooftop work and hose lines across nearby structures prevented further destruction to the Bernhardt Building and surrounding shops.
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Monroe
H. L. Hales
Hellene
Hales
Bernhardt
Walnut Street
Chief Hales
Lodge Meeting Set At J C Stuart Lodge West Monroe
The J C Stuart Lodge F and A M will hold a meeting tonight at 7 30 in West Monroe per a spokesman for the group.
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J. C. Stuart Lodge
F&am
West Monroe
Cee Cee
Reader questions psychiatry for irritable colon treatment
A reader argues irritable bowel syndrome does not require psychiatric care. They say GI disease is common, psychiatrists are too few, and patients are high strung and tired. They claim personality traits call for common sense rather than psychiatry.
Mononucleosis Testing Guidance From Physician Office
The message notes that instructions and required equipment for testing mono are provided for physicians and labs and not for laypeople. It states testing procedures are performed in physician offices, hospitals, or commercial laboratories.
Snuff and Booze Question Mood Change and Mono Leaflet Request
A reader asks if chewing snuff and drinking can alter a man's disposition from amiable to mean. A second reader notes glandular fever recovery is slow due to lack of a specific remedy and requests a stamped self addressed envelope for an infectious mononucleosis leaflet.
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W. S
Today’s Health Hint Bec in car
A health tip advises pulling over to the side of the road when feeling unwell in a vehicle. It emphasizes safety and avoiding driving while impaired or distracted to prevent harm.
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Bec
Color Fall Gets Full Clean Up at Monroe Civic Center
Harvey Houston, chief engineer, says a full three day cleanup will prepare the Color Fall fountain for weekend viewing. The pool will be emptied for a day, cleaned, then refilled over three days. Staff resumed full operations after a two week August break. The first public event is planned for early September.
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Monroe Civic Center
Harvey Houston
Houston
Civic Center
Local Robbery Being Probed By Ouachita Deputies
Investigators from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Department probe an armed robbery at Billups Service Station 2200 Sterlington Road. Employee David Sullivan said three men with a rifle held him up about 2 40 a m, tied him, and took about 50 dollars. Also reported: Sylvester Lewis, who escaped from Monroe jail April 7, was arrested in Greenville Mississippi and returned to Monroe. West Monroe arrests include Harvey Jenkins Jr for auto theft. Monroe police investigated a burglary at Southern Chrysler and theft of tools valued around 450 dollars. Ryan Chevrolet reported four hubcaps stolen from a 1966 Impala. Fred Coon Jr reported a stolen Mustang lawnmower. Robert Carter said candy machine burglarized at Johnson Recreation Center. West Monroe arrests for dangerous weapon, battery and drunk and disorderly. Eleanor Walker facing reckless driving and causing an accident. Luther Purvis jailed on theft with 750 bond. James Stamper and Paul Stuart booked for simple burglary.
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Ouachita Parish
Harvey Jenkins Jr
Short Lee
West Monroe
Sheriff’s Department
Monroe
Southern Chrysler
Ryan Chevrolet
Fred Coon Jr
N. 3Rd St
Johnson Recreation Center
Berg Jones Lane
Robert Carter
William R. Elledge
Rt. 2
Bernice
Thomas Road
McMillan
Eleanor Walker
Chickasaw Dr
Luther Purvis
Ruston
James Stamper
Natchitoches
Paul Stuart
Mallard
National convention guests in New Orleans with Justin Wilson
Mrs. C. C. Wilson of Jonesville accompanied by 25 American Legion Auxiliary members attended the national convention in New Orleans hosted by national president Mrs. Vernon Randall of Garryson Maryland. Justin Wilson provided Cajun humor during the event. Officials say the Center opens its second full season and will announce fall events soon.
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Jonesville
C. C. Wilson
American Legion Auxiliary
Vernon Randall
Garrison
New Orleans
Justin Wilson
Northeast Graduation Slated For Wednesday
Northeast Louisiana State College prepares for summer commencement with a rehearsal at Brown Auditorium and a 7 30 p m program at Neville High School auditorium. Masters candidates lead processional with honor graduates. no baccalaureate service this summer.
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Louisiana State College
Coenen
Brown Auditorium
Neville High School
Neville Band Room
Griggs Family Reunion Slated for Chenicre Lake
Descendants of William Green Griggs of Chatham plan their first family reunion in Area 7 of Chenicre Lake on September 1. Mor ris Griggs announced a picnic lunch at 1 p.m.
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William Green Griggs
Chatham
Chenicre Lake
Morris Griggs
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