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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1964

Page

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Teen addicts declared a serious problem in Yonkers

In Yonkers New York a Catholic priest Msgr Edward Betowski calls on parishioners to fast from 6 am to 6 pm to combat narcotics in a fashionable northwest Yonkers neighborhood He cites 40 youths who have tried heroin with others smoking marijuana and notes many addicts travel from outside the area Police say Harlem is a source of NYC narcotics reaching Yonkers

Msgr. Betowski Church of Christ the King John F. Foley Daniel F. McMahon Yonkers New York City Harlem

Mosquito War Being Waged In Houston

Houston officials battle St Louis encephalitis outbreak after 12 deaths in a month. Mayor Welch declares war on the female mosquito, with 100 cases reported and citywide spraying funded at 5000 dollars. Health officer Pigford cites dusk to dark bites and urges precautions while experts assist.

Houston Tex Louie Welch C. A. Pigford Welch Pigford St. Louis

Loyola Pharmacy Accreditation Loss Is Possible

Loyola University of New Orleans may lose accreditation for its College of Pharmacy due to faculty departures. The News-Star confirms the accreditation is being questioned by the American Pharmaceutical Association’s Council on Pharmaceutical Education. Loyola hopes to regain status by mid October or early November.

Loyola University of New Orleans College of Pharmacy News-Star Northeast State College of Monroe Louisiana Charles Brennan Loyola Loyola College of Pharmacy Brennan Council On Pharmaceutical Education The American Pharmaceutical Association College of Pharmacy At

Caspian Sea Fed by Eight Rivers Says Almanac

The Caspian Sea, the world largest lake, is fed by eight rivers with the Volga noted as the largest, according to the World Almanac.

Caspian Sea Sargest Lake Volga

Students protest Khanh regime in Saigon and cities

Saigon and other Vietnamese cities saw antigovernment rallies by students demanding President Nguyen Khanh step aside for a civilian government. Ton That Tue led 5000 protesters in Saigon praising an end to Khanh's rule, while demonstrations occurred in Hue Tuy Hoa Can Tho and other towns. Protesters called for press freedom abolition of Khanh's charter and an end to Buddhist repression.

Saigon South Viet Nam Nguyen Khanh Ton Tue Khanh Cape St. Jacques Hue Tuy Hao Can Tho Viet Nam

Lou Lemert Celebrates 10th Birthday in Monroe

Twin City column notes Lou Lemert daughter of Mrs. Harry Lemert of 1408 Island Drive Monroe. The birthday celebration culminates with a party this afternoon at the home of her uncle and aunt Dr. and Mrs. Prentice Gray.

Lou Lemert Harry Lemert Island Dr Monroe Prentice Gray

Mrs. Ellerby Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. Vernon L. Ellerby Sr. of 800 Alabama St. left St. Francis Hospital Thursday after a two week recuperation from surgery. She praised the doctors and nurses and said she is glad to be home, noting she is much better now.

Vernon L. Ellerby Sr Alabama St St. Francis Hospital

Imprisoned Three Years Starving Boy Rescued in Miami

Police rescued Darrell Wilson a naked starving seven year old from a dark room where he had been imprisoned since 1961. An uncle Clyde Minnis 34 was jailed for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. His mother Iona Wilson and her common law husband Hayward Sanders were not home when police arrived.

Miami Fla Darrell Wilson Jackson Memorial Hospital Robert Weimer Clyde Minnis Darrell Iona Wilson Hus Hayward Sanders

Italian Red Leader Dies In Moscow

Palmiro Togliatti, 71, longtime head of Italy's Communist party, died in Yalta after a stroke and subsequent complications. The Soviet Tass report said he suffered the stroke Aug. 13 while visiting a Young Pioneers camp. He had led the party for 38 years and his death signals a leadership struggle.

Moscow Palmiro Togliatti Communist Party Yalta Tass Togliatti Italy Palmiro

Tugwell Reports $3 Million in Hot Checks in Louisiana

Baton Rouge AP report notes State Treasurer A. P. Tugwell said checks totaling $3.28 million were written but funds would not be available until next week. The shortfall stems from early fiscal-year cash needs, with warrants from Charity Hospital and eight colleges awaiting revenues.

Baton Rouge Louisiana A. P. Tugwell Tugwell Charity Hospital New Orleans Roy Theriot

Winds Rise Over Area With Showers Expected

A frontal system will bring stronger southerly winds today. Isolated afternoon showers are predicted. Moist Gulf air over the weekend may trigger showers late Saturday into Sunday. Temperatures stay warm with highs near 96 and lows around 75.

Gulf Monroe

Dirksen Seeks Foreign Aid First In Senate Agenda

Sen. Everett M. Dirksen vows to keep the foreign aid rider on the Senate floor when Congress reconvenes after the Democratic convention. He aims to use a cloture vote to limit debate and delay a Social Security bill’s passage that could include health care proposals. Sen. Strom Thurmond signals a push to strip federal courts of jurisdiction over state legislature apportionment.

Washington Everett M. Dirksen R-Nl Senate Dirksen Congress Mike Mansfield Montana Supreme Court Strom Thurmond D-S.c

Highway District To Get New Head Next Wednesday

A. A. Braddock will become district highway engineer next Wednesday, replacing James Doyle who moves to the construction section in Baton Rouge. Braddock, a 20 year department veteran and Caldwell Parish native, has served as project engineer on Interstate 20 and is currently assistant engineer of district 58 in Chase. Doyle previously succeeded George Foreman when he moved to headquarters.

A. A. Braddock State Department of Highways Baton Rouge Braddock James Doyle District 58 Chase Doyle George Foreman Monroe Department T. W. Parrish Parrish Caldwell Parish

Cleo's Winds Reach 70 MPH Ahead of Caribbean Storm

Hurricane warning flags flew over Barbados and the Windward Islands as tropical storm Cleo strengthened to 70 mph. The Weather Bureau in San Juan forecast Cleo could become the year's first hurricane tonight with winds up to 75 mph and hurricane force by Saturday morning. The center was about 460 miles east of Barbados at 11 am, after Navy reconnaissance found a rapid development from a tropical low.

Miami Fla Barbados Windward Islands Cleo Weather Bureau San Juan Puerto Rico Caribbean Sea Navy

Executives or spokesmen identify the big wheels

A brisk观察 notes that determining true power in a firm hinges on who makes decisions and who speaks for the boss. The piece contrasts decisive leaders with mere mouthpieces, highlighting influence, strategy, and accountability within corporate hierarchies.

Mayors back Supreme Court reapportionment ruling at platform

St Louis mayor told platform writers at the Atlantic City Democratic National Convention that the high court ruling requiring legislative seats to be apportioned by population should be strongly supported. He urged a firm platform statement backing the decision as urban residents push for just representation amid ongoing congressional debates over court jurisdiction and constitutional amendments.

Victor H. Schiro New Orleans Atlantic City N.J St. Louis Platform Writers Today Wy Szaayuvui Tucker Lopen Platform Committee High Court Supreme Court U.S House of Representatives House

Syncom 3 Reaches Near Stationary Earth Orbit

CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP The space agency says Syncom 3 achieved a near stationary orbit and could be maneuvered into position as the first satellite to hover over a single spot on Earth. Evaluation of tracking data was delayed by a bulky computer at Goddard Space Flight Center. The near stationary orbit was reached Thursday above Sumatra after a motor fired to create a circular path with apogee and perigee about 23 000 miles high.

Cape Kennedy Fla Space Agency Earth Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt Sumatra

Kennedy for Senate in New York endorsed today

BULLETINS NEW YORK AP says May or Robert F. Wagner will endorse Atty Gen Robert F Kennedy for the US Senate from New York today or Saturday per an informed source. WASHINGTON AP says FTC agrees to a six month postponement of its order requiring health warnings on cigarette packages. DETROIT AP says a strike will be scheduled next week against GM Ford or Chrysler if labor talks stall. BATON ROUGE AP says Louisiana ABC will enforce a controversial minimum price liquor law. NICOSIA UP I Greek Cypriot government under Archbishop Makarios plans to continue an economic blockade of the Turkish Cypriot area of Nicosia.

New York Robert F. Wagner Robert F. Kennedy US Senate Washington Federal Trade Commission Paul Rand Dixon Detroit General Motors Ford Chrysler Baton Rouge Louisiana Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control Nicosia, Cyprus UPI United Nations Makarios Nicosia

U S Airlift Of Troops Key Factor

Congolese army counterattack near Bukavu, aided by about 150 U S airlifted troops, pushes rebels from part of the African quarter. Two Cuban exile pilots fly planes supporting the Congo air force. An American C130 ferries 60 wounded and 10 dead to Leopoldville as U S officials review policy amid missing Americans.

Leopoldville iCongo Bukavu Leonard Mulamba Congo Kivu G. Mennen Williams U.S Washington Moise Tshombe U.N Lewis R. Macfarlane Seattle Wash William A. Dodds Donald V. Rattan Alexandria Richard Matherson Fresno Calif Republic of Rwanda

Listen, Mother You May Have Future Leader

London AP reports American psychiatrist Dr Milton Berger presented a theory from a paper read at an international psychiatry congress. He contends that a baby's burp patterns signal future personality with loud infrequent burps linked to leadership and determination while softly burping infants tend to become less notable.

London Milton Berger New York Berger International Congress of Psychiatrists

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