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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1963

Page

6

Northeast Louisiana Announce Two New Faculty Members

The Northeast announces two new staffers returning this fall. Bobby Lee McConnell, assistant professor of chemistry, earned his doctorate from the University of Mississippi and is a Tennessee native who began at Northeast after East Tennessee State College. Harry W. Miller, new in the art department, is a Lake Charles native with a B.A. from McNeese State College and a recent master's from Louisiana State University.

Louisiana Bobby Lee McConnell Assis Tant University of Mississippi McConnell Tennessee Northeast East Tennessee State College Harry W. Miller Lake Charles Miller McNeese State College Louisiana State University

Red Guards Kill Man In Escape Bid

In Berlin area East German border guards shot a man attempting to smash through a border checkpoint in an East German army ambulance. The ambulance breached barriers on the eastern end of the autobahn to West Berlin, a bystander reported. the man in the driver’s seat was shot as he fled, another attempt was foiled at the Red wall in Berlin, and a suspect was arrested after the guard fired twice.

Berlin West Berlin West Germany Red Wall

Plans for Mail Handling in Monroe Rail Strike Threat

Monroe post office outlined emergency mail plans should a nationwide railroad strike occur. Postmaster Woodrow W. Hathorn said air and first class mail would ride by planes trucks and buses to destinations beyond Monroe within the second postal zone while other classes stay within a 150 mile radius. Second class magazines and newspapers and third and fourth class parcels to distant points would be suspended. Emergency shipments like medicines and spare parts should go first class or air mail.

Monroe Woodrow W. Hathorn Hathorn Air Parcel Post

Faculty member Burford joins LSU School of Medicine

Dr. Duncan D. Burford, formerly of Ferriday, is welcomed as a new LSU School of Medicine faculty member. He interned at University of Chicago Clinical Hospital and spent the past three years as chief resident at Cincinnati General Hospital during 1962-63.

Girls State Election Takes Place At LSU Campus

Twin Cities delegates from Ouachita Parish High, St. Matthews’ High, West Monroe High, and Neville High participate in political activities during Girls State at Louisiana State University. nominees for Federalists and Nationalists were named, with the election scheduled for Tuesday night.

Twin Cities Louisiana State University Twin City St. Matthews Sandy Asrey Helen Martin West Monroe Connie Smith Trudie Swink Carol Tennison Leslie Pearson Peggy Mann Johnnette Osborn Neville High Amanda Cobb Milann Gannaway Diane Halley

Tulip Beautification Plan Backed by LTA in Louisiana Roads

West Monroe hosts a meeting where the Lovely Louisiana Tourist Association pledges support for E R McDonald Sr s plan to plant tulips along Fifth District highways to attract tourists. Officials urge tougher anti litter laws as WMCC leaders warn of extensive highway trash on a 2500 mile trip.

Louisiana Lovely Louisiana Tourist Association West Monroe J. Allan Norris Ouachita Leslie Hamm Wmcc Agriculture Committee George Tyner Ouachita Parish Hamm Tyner Here Washington, D.C

Calhoun High School Represented by Violet Little

Jill Marx, Jan Mason and Bayle Smith appear in the report alongside Calhoun High School representative Violet Little for a scholastic event. The piece highlights their roles and involvement in the competition or activity at hand.

Jill Marx, Jan Mason and Bayle Smith Calhoun High School Violet Little

New Faculty Orientation Set by Monroe City Schools

New teachers in the Monroe City school system will attend an orientation Friday at 9 a.m. at the Ouachita Parish public library on N. 18th Street. TEPS Commission chair Florine M. King will preside. Sessions cover district growth, professional organizations, finances, state salary and welfare laws, and school services with the combined groups meeting later with supervisors and administrators.

Monroe City School System Ouachita Parish N. 18Th Street Florine M. King Teacher Education and Professional Standards TEPS Frank C. Breese Jr Geneve Castles Minnie Ruffin F. D. Hoak Robert E. Lee William Gannawey Supt van Dodom Mary Alma Tompkins Sherrouse LeVerne Riddle Lida Benton Elementary School Olive Leigh Cochran Paul J. Neal Assis

Jail Cells With Shatterproof Glass Planned

Paris officials announce installation of jail cells with shatterproof glass walls in police stations. Police Chief Maurice Papon cites rising prisoner suicide attempts as the reason for the measure to improve guard oversight and security.

Paris Maurice Papon

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