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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1968

Page

3

Melee In Chicago Rocks Democratic Convention

Chicago police clashed with demonstrators in the downtown area during the Democratic convention. Delegates booed Mayor Daley as tear gas and clubs were shown on television. Sen Ribicoff and Rep Conyers drew protests while calls to adjourn the session failed.

Richard J. Daley Chicago Abraham Ribicoff Connecticut George S. McGovern Illinois John Conyers Michigan South Dakota McGovern Daley Ribicoff Colorado John A Love Sen. Ribicoff Frank Mankiewicz Robert F. Kennedy Wisconsin Don Peterson Russell B. Long Louisiana

Enrollment In Monroe Public Schools Shows Early Drop

Enrollment figures from Monroe city and Ouachita Parish schools indicate a 5.27 percent drop from last fall on opening day, though officials call the result inconclusive. Supt. Van D Odom cites vacations and a post Labor Day start as factors. several schools report mixed gains and losses and more complete totals due Friday.

Ransom School Odom Hall Lakeshore Lenwis Millsaps Mitchell Pinecrest A. L. Smith

Conventions and the People in Presidential Nominating Process

DAVID LAWRENCE argues national party conventions fail to reflect public will. He criticizes backroom control by bosses, notes Humphrey’s likely win, questions Vietnam planks, and advocates a nationwide primary to replace local faction influence.

David Lawrence News-Star Chicago Hubert Humphrey Southeast Asia Vietnam Johnson Humphrey Edward Kennedy McCarthy Democratic Party Miami Beach

Irvin R Crowell Elected President of J J Crowell Family

Irvin R Crowell was chosen president at the J J Crowell family reunion held last Sunday at Cheniere Park. Keith Sanders was elected vice president. Attendees included members and spouses from Pasadena My, Minden La, Bridge City Tex, West Monroe La and other areas.

Irvin R. Crowell Family Meet J. J. Crowell Cheniere Park Keith Sanders Eros S. J. Blume Bill Charles Pasadena I. R. Crowell Roger Sharon Vera McGinty Minden M. C. Sanders Keith Carolyn Rick James Lind Strom Bridge City Tex A. J. Kenny K. R. Renfrew Phil Dennis Lisa West Monroe

KC Meeting Promptly Scheduled Sunday in Monroe

A Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Ol iver Road in Monroe. Faithful Navigator Ray Ticheli urges all Sir Knights to attend.

Knights of Columbus Oliver Road Monroe Ray Ticheli

First Charter For City Boat Now Booked

Monroe's newly bought excursion boat Twin City Queen has its first charter with three High 12 clubs paying $100 for Sept 19. The boat, moved from Kentucky Lake, is en route to Memphis and will offer a three hour Ladies Night cruise at 6 30 p m. Public excursions planned for Sept 7-8 with tickets at 1 25 for adults and 35 cents for children under 12.

Monroe Memphis Ouachita River Mel Cook Twin City Tenn Louis Daniel High Collegetown High 12 West Monroe High Ralph Raphael Carlton Yeager A. R. Bates Howard Cook

Extraordinary Italian Session on Czechoslovak Crisis

Parliamentary leaders convened an emergency session in Rome to discuss the Czechoslovak crisis. Observers expect several parties to use the session to challenge the power and prestige of the Italian Communist party.

Rome UPI Communist Party

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