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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1962

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Pro West Leaders In Algeria Blast Guerrilla Drive

Algiers AP report says military leaders in western Algeria condemned anti West guerrilla officers in Algiers for blocking the nation‘s rebirth and economy. Oran general staff urged civilians to form vigilance committees against Wilaya 4 and backed Deputy Premier Ahmed Ben Bella’s political bureau as the legitimate authority. Ben Bella planned to return to Algiers amid a rebellion that used 26 000 guerrillas to oppose civilian leaders. The army said Wilaya 4’s command is being pressured and that Wilaya 5 forces have joined, with the Wilaya command dissolved.

Algiers Algeria Oran Wilaya Ahmed Ben Bella Army General Staff Ben Bella General Staff Wilaya No. 5 Wilaya Command

Mariner 2 May Miss Venus As Steering Aims To Correct

NASA reported Mariner 2 could pass Venus by 600000 miles in December. A midcourse motor firing eight days after launch may fix the trajectory after an early Atlas stage roll. Ground control will measure path velocity to time the corrective burn. The craft sped from Cape Canaveral at 25500 mph on a 109 day voyage.

Mariner 2 Cape Canaveral Fla Venus Woomera Australia Mariner Earth Atlas National Aeronautics and Space Administration

New Orleans Teens Held After Shootings Across City

Three white juveniles aged 14 and 15 were arrested in a mass shooting spree that wounded nine Black residents in New Orleans and Algiers. Seven victims were hospitalized. police seized a pellet rifle. A retaliation claim tied to a prior river-crossing attack was reported.

New Orleans UPI Algiers Anthony Carter Central Business District Eugene Welcher San Francisco Calif Clyde Gilbert Seattle Wash Joe Williams Melvin Allen Lloyd Exnicious Alfred Bonner

Russians Renew Harassment of U.S. Traffic

East German border guards delayed a 171 man U.S. Army convoy along the Autobahn to West Germany for four hours requiring vehicle inspections. Commanders refused, a U.S. MP intervened at Drewitz checkpoint, and inspection proceeded. Separately, an East German guard fled to West Berlin amid daylight border tensions as East Germans express dream of escaping to the West.

Berlin UPI U. S East Germany West Germany Drewitz West Berlin

Britain to Start Tests Next Month on Invisible Airplane

London AP reports Britain will begin testing next month an experimental aircraft equipped with invisible air features. If successful, the tests could improve air safety by reducing visible and airborne hazards and advancing stealth-like technology for future flights.

Britain London

Six Funk children die in Fresno area house fire

In Clovis California a house fire killed six children of Ben and Betty Funk. A teenage neighbor broke in through a window to rescue four children before succumbing to smoke and heat. The parents likewise escaped with injuries and were treated for shock.

Clovis Calif Ben Betty Funk Fresno W. E. Riley Dennis Howard Charlotte Shirley John Deborah Walter Sechler Funk Leonard Russell Welch

Monroe City Council to Meet at 10 am Tuesday

The Monroe City Council holds its regular meeting at 10 am Tuesday with routine matters on the agenda. West Monroe High School 1963 graduates’ class rings have arrived and are being distributed at the office. Graduation candidates may pick up rings by visiting the school office.

Monroe City West Monroe High School

White School Mixed In Florida Without Incident

In Pensacola Florida Negro pupils entered 10 previously white Escambia County public schools today in the first such move in northwest Florida. The integration was quiet with minimal spectators as four students arrived at Pensacola High School in two cars and entered without incident. The transfer exceeded a court order timetable, as 29 Negro students were moved to 12 schools this year though seven withdrew leaving 22 at 10 schools.

Pensacola, Fla Escambia County Florida Pensacola High School County Board of Public Instruction

Teller Calls for Peaceful Nuclear Sharing at Seminar

Dr Edward Teller hydrogen bomb pioneer opens a two day nuclear energy seminar in Amarillo Texas and urges the United States to share peaceful nuclear devices with the free world He says allies should join in civilian space efforts as the Texas Atomic Energy Research Foundation also speaks today about the future of the space race.

Texas Atomic Energy Research Foundation

Government probes Cuba bombing under neutrality act

Washington reports the United States seeks to determine if Havana shelling violated the Neutrality Act. The State Department blames a Miami based exile Cuban student group, while Justice probes possible prosecutions. Group leader Salvat declined to reveal ship bases, saying no law was violated.

Washington Havana State Department U.S United States Justice Department Miami Juan Manuel Salvat Miramar Students Revolutionary Directorate Ent Fidel Castro

Weather outlook: little rain and warm spell ahead

The forecast shows limited rainfall over the next five days with warmer temperatures. Officials urge residents to plan outdoor activities accordingly and monitor updates for any changes in conditions.

Final Week of Campaigns for Fifth District and Ward 5

Area voters face last week of campaigning before Saturday’s election. State Board race in Fifth District pits W. E. Whetstone against John Mulhearn after first primary leads. Ward 5 Ouachita Parish sees four candidates in a runoff for two school board seats: Owens Jr., Cash, Crowell, and Burkett. Voter turnout anticipated light. 26 132 qualified to vote. polls 6 am to 8 pm. The Whetstone Mulhearn winner meets George Snellings in November for a general election bid.

State Board of Education Ouachita Parish W. E. Whetstone Monroe Whetstone Mulhearn Monroe City Mayer Rayville Bastrop George T. Madison M. L. Owens Jr C. Cash Paul Crowell A. P. Burkett Ouachita Mae Lucky Ouachita Registrar of Voters Whetstone Mulhearn George Snellings Snellings Repub

Today’s Chuckle Shortest distance between dates joke

A brief humor item notes that the quickest path between two dates is a good line. The gag hinges on wordplay about dates and lines, offering a light quip suitable for a quick newspaper amuse.

Texan Held For Stealing Boat

Harold Wilson Hopwood, 46, of El Paso Texas, is jailed in Pulaski County by the FBI for stealing a 32 foot cabin cruiser at Cameron Louisiana and a truck at El Paso. He was found camping with the cruiser on the Mississippi River bank near Arkansas City Arkansas as agents pursued a warrant alleging he fled Texas to dodge truck theft charges.

Little Rock Ark Harold Wilson Hopwood el Paso Tex FBI Pulaski County Cameron Hopwood Mississippi River Arkansas City Roy K. Moore Texas Leon Anderson Westlake

Reds Turn Cold Shoulder To New Allied Ban Idea

At Geneva the United States and Britain proposed a treaty to ban atmospheric water and space tests with on site inspections for suspicious tremors. the Soviet Union rejected the plan saying it favored a partial ban excluding underground tests and signaled it would oppose the Western draft. A second British American draft to ban tests in all environments for all time was also presented to the 17 nation disarmament conference.

Geneva Britain United “States Soviet Union Vasily V. Kuznetsov Kuznetsov U.S Arthur H. Dean Dean

New African States Seek to Bar Federation at Commonwealth

London reports newly independent states Ghana Nigeria Tanganyika and Sierra Leone will try to bar the Central African Federation from the Commonwealth prime ministers meeting next month. The move follows last year’s action that led to South Africa quitting the group. The federation includes North and South Rhodesia and Nyasaland, semi independent within the Commonwealth. The summit will focus on Britain’s bid to join the European Economic Community.

London Commonwealth London Daily Mail South Africa Ghana Nigeria Tanganyika Sierra Leone Africa Central African Federation North Rhodesia Nyasaland Britain

Orleans Board Meets Tonight on Desegregation Steps

The Orleans Parish School Board plans to vote on future desegregation steps after preliminary approval of its first plan. Judge Ellis and Negro plaintiffs agreed to a transitional program for 1962-63, with 12 Negroes admitted to six all-white schools under court orders. The board seeks a rehearing from the Fifth Circuit to modify its earlier order and extend plans toward 1964.

New Orleans Orleans Parish Frank B. Ellis US. Circuit Court of Appeals Ellis

West Monroe City Council To Borrow Back Bills

West Monroe City Council meets in a special session at City Hall to approve borrowing up to 75000 for one year to cover backlog of about 69000 in past due bills. Mayor J Allan Norris and City Clerk Harold Hill authorized by State Bond and Tax board. Council members present include Mrs Joyce Smith, A L Buddy DeLoach Jr Earl Duncan Charles Anding and George Wylie.

West Monroe City Hall Court State J. Allan Norris Har Old Hill Norris Joyce Smith A. L Buddy) DeLoach, Jr Earl Duncan Charles Anding George Wylie

Ready Buyer Sought for Junior's Outgrown Furniture

News Star World Want Ad notes urgent sale of child and baby furniture. Quick sale likely as listing targets immediate buyer interest. Items include cribs, dressers, and accessories suitable for growing families.

Junior News-Star -World

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