Delegate Badge Swap Sparks Brief Confrontation at DNC
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Louisiana State Sen. Michael O’Keefe handed his delegate badge to his wife, prompting a security guard to arrest him for badge switching. O’Keefe challenged the rule as the guard backed down after a heated exchange.
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George S. McGovern
Chicago
International Amphitheatre
Louisiana
Michael O’keefe
New Orleans
O'Keefe
Prince Harald to Wed Sonja Haraldsen in Oslo
Prince Harald of Norway, heir to the throne, will marry Sonja Haraldsen, his sweetheart of ten years, a commoner and daughter of an Oslo women’s wear shop owner, in a ceremony to be held in Oslo.
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Oslo
UPI
Harald of
Norway
Sonja Haraldsen
Kelly Urges Extra Caution For Children In Monroe
Monroe police chief James C. Kelly Jr. urges motorists to slow and drive carefully with the 15 mph school zone limit in force on opening day August 29. Officers stress obeying signs and crossing guards and watching for children near schools and playgrounds to prevent accidents or injuries.
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Monroe
James C. Kelly Jr
Kelly
West Monroe Masonic Lodge to Hold Special Meeting
West Monroe Masonic Lodge No. 419 will hold a special meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the West Monroe Masonic Temple. Master Mason degrees will be conferred by the degree team in full dress uniforms.
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West Monroe
Masonic Lodge
F&am
West Monroe Masonic Temple
Union Parish 4-H Youths Attend Wildlife Camp
Four Union Parish 4-H club members attended Wildlife Camp at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock. Harold Aswell Downsville J W Acree Rocky Branch Marta Long and Sarah Hamilton Farmerville participated in sessions on soil and water conservation insects fish birds forestry and wildlife damage control. The camp is sponsored by Federal Cartridge Corporation Federal Fish and Wildlife Service Freeport Sulphur Company Soil Conservation Service and the Louisiana Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries.
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Farmerville
Union Parish
Grant Walker
Pollock
Harold Aswell
Downsville
J. W. Acree
Rocky Branch
Marta Long
Sarah Hamilton
Wildlife Camp
Federal Cartridge Corporation
Federal Fish and Wildlife Service
Freeport Sulphur Company
Soil Conservation Service
Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries
Post Offices To Close For Labor Day Observance
Postmasters W. W. Hathorn and Homer B. Roark announce Monday closure of local post offices in observance of Labor Day. No window or city delivery except special delivery letters and parcels. Corner mailbox collections follow holiday or Sunday schedules. services resume Tuesday.
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W. W. Hathorn
Homer B. Roark
Police Blend Light Activity With Multiple Bookings
Monroe officials reported light police activity with several arrests. Joseph M. Cernigliaro, 20, of 110 Smith Ave, Monroe, faced two reckless driving and two speeding charges. Charles Robert Powell, 703 Bros Monroe, was booked on simple battery. Two Natchez, Mississippi women were detained for theft by check. Sandra Beard Farr, 23, 903 S. 8th St, Monroe, and Anita H. Causey, 47, Natchez, P O Box 639.
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Monroe
Joseph M. Cernigliaro
Smith Ave
Charles Robert Powell
Bros
Natchez
Miss
Sandra Beard Farr
S. 8Th St
Anita H. Causey
British Parliament Bans Slavery in 1833
In 1833 the British Parliament enacted a formal abolition of slavery across colonies. The act freed enslaved people and established a framework for emancipation and compensated emancipation payments to slaveholders. The measure marked a turning point in the global movement to end slavery and shaped subsequent reforms.
Wofford appoints Anne A. Clay as assistant professor
Mrs Anne A Clay a native of Bosco has been named assistant professor of psychology at Wofford College Spartanburg South Carolina She earned her undergraduate degree at Louisiana State University and is a candidate for the Ph D at the University of Alabama.
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Anne A. Clay
Bosco
Wofford College
Spartanburg
S. C
Mrs. Clay
Louisiana State University
University of Alabama
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