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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1963

Page

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U S Rejects Demands To Sourrender Monks

In Saigon Ambassador Lodge rejects South Vietnamese demands to surrender two Buddhist monks who sought asylum at the U S mission. The move signals a tougher U S stance toward President Ngo Dinh Diem’s regime and may threaten ongoing aid of about 1.5 million daily as officials weigh loss of support for Nhu and the palace.

Saigon South Viet Nam Henry Cabot Lodge United States U.S Inter Ngo Dinh Diem Truong Cong Cuu Xa Loi Diem Washington U. S Lodge Ngo Dinh Nhu

Eggs hurled as racial dispute erupts in Folcroft

State troopers and four white ministers faced a hostile crowd of about 200 in Folcroft Delaware County as a Black family bought a home. Eggs stones and taunts flew while a teen was arrested for stone throwing. Horace and Sara Baker aimed to enter their home amid patrols by 50 troopers and local police.

Folcroft Horace Sara Baker Maj. Singleton Sheaffer Delmar Philadelphia Delaware County John van Dyk Graduate School of Fine Arts University of Pennsylvania Baker House

Landis Receives 30 Day Term On Tax Charge

New York AP Landis former Harvard Law School dean sentenced to 30 days in prison for five count tax charges covering 1956 to 1960 The judge ordered immediate service Landis age 63 NY attorney had a gross income of 36082793 in the covered years and paid 9449236 in taxes. Other items describe separate disturbances and police action unrelated to the tax case.

New York James M. Landis Harvard Law School U.S. Dist Sylvester J. Ryan Landis U.S. Atty Rbert M. Morgenthau William C. Warren Columbia School of Law

Writer Gives Abe s Views at Lincoln Memorial

David Lawrence summarizes Lincoln's opinions on race and the Supreme Court from stenographic records. The Washington crowd gathered under civil rights banners near the memorial, seeking guidance from a president who opposed many modern social justice pressures.

Lincoln Memorial Washington Lincoln David Lawrence Supreme Court

Louisiana Man Crushed by Railcar Door in Tulsa

Stanley Davis of Laplace Louisiana was killed when an 800 pound swinging door on a 65 foot gondola car fell on him in a St. Louis-San Francisco yard. Davis was found by switchman Ronald Carlock in Sapulpa after the car arrived from Monett Missouri.

Tulsa Okla Louisiana Stanley Davis Laplace Ronald Carlock Sapula St. Louis-San Francisco Monett Davis

Jennings Man Killed in Gulf Oil Field Accident

Cameron Louisiana report says Morris Bonin Jr. of Jennings, age 52, died in the Gulf of Mexico about nine miles east of Cameron after a valve wheel dislodged from a well platform, striking him in the chest. He worked for McWood Corp of Abilene Texas.

Cameron, la Morris Bonin, Jr Jennings Gulf of Mexico Here Bonin McWood Corp Abilene Texas

Charleston pupil enrollment marks first below-college integration

In Charleston South Carolina five Negro students were enrolled today at three formerly all white public schools marking the first integration below college level in the city. Principal officials described the process as orderly with no incidents reported as the pupils began classes alongside white peers.

Charleston South Carolina

Castro Puts Armed Forces On Alert In Cuba Crisis

Havana reports say Fidel Castro's government raised armed forces readiness with larger troop deployments across Havana and vigilance along the North Coast amid intelligence of possible exile raids. The alert follows past hit and run actions and mentions Cuban exile groups and Soviet activity in Havana.

Castro Havana Fidel Castro New York United States Cuba Mambises Guatemala City Caribbean Florida Kennedy

Debris Found in Hunt for KC135 Crews southwest of Bermuda

Search planes and surface ships extended the search for survivors of two Air Force KC135 tankers believed lost southwest of Bermuda with 11 aboard. A spokesman described the area as a floating junkyard as debris was located in the ongoing rescue effort near Miami and Bermuda.

Miami Fla Bermuda John Vandegrift Air Rescue Service Center Orlando Air Force Base

Havana radio reports mass arrests for skipping work or service

Ha vana radio said several hundred persons were jailed by militia in Havana as part of a government campaign against vagabonds. The Miami monitored broadcast cited arrests on Thursday night for refusing to go to work or enlist in military service.

Nicaragua San Jose Costa Rica Manuel Artime Managua Miami Fla Havana Avana

De Gaulle Decries Foreign Influence in Viet Nam

Saigon AP reports a government spokesman dismissed President Charles de Gaulle’s criticism of foreign influence in Viet Nam as he commented on France’s stance.

Saigon South Viet Nam Charles de Gaulle France Viet Nam

Farrow son fined for drug possession in Santa Monica

Patrick John Farrow 2% son of Maureen O'Sullivan was fined 262.50 and given three years probation for illegal possession of dangerous drugs in Santa Monica California. In Tokyo UPI reports China accuses Russia of aiding a two Chinas scheme by letting Nationalist China sign a nuclear test ban treaty.

Santa Monica Calif Patrick John Farrow Maureen O'Sullivan Tokyo UPI China Russia United States

President E award given to Continental Trailways

New Orleans AP reports Rep Hale Boggs presents the President E award for promoting foreign trade to Continental Trailways during a ceremony in New Orleans. The event highlights efforts by the transportation firm to expand international commerce.

New Orleans Hale Boggs D-La

Labor Day Holiday Observed by State Offices

State offices begin a long Labor Day weekend as Huey P. Long's birthday anniversary is observed as an official holiday. Offices normally closed on weekends will stay closed Monday.

Huey P. Long

Camellia Club Plans September Meeting Schedule

The Northeast Louisiana Camellia Club opens the new year with the first meeting set for Monday September 9 at 7 30 p.m. in the Louis Locke Room, Ouachita.

Northeast Louisiana Camellia Club Louis Locke Oua

Kennedy and Clay plead to restore aid cuts in mass

President Kennedy urged restoration of foreign aid funds cut by the House saying freedom and security depend on the full program. General Lucius D. Clay backed the demand, warning reductions threaten the Alliance for Progress and military aid. Kennedy and aides discussed strategy at his Hyannis Port summer home.

Kennedy David Bell Hyannis Port Mass House Lucius D. Clay Clay Alliance For Progress David E. Bell Ralph Dungan Harry Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower Latin America

I-20 Ruston Arcadia dedication set for next Wednesday

Dedication of 14.2 miles of I-20 between Ruston and Arcadia will open a four lane highway from Calhoun to Shreveport except for a 13 mile segment west of Arcadia still under construction. Louisiana Highway Director Ray W Burgess announced the ceremony for 10 30 a m in Lincoln Parish near the Bienville Lincoln line with participation from both highway districts.

Mary Anne Corpin Ruston Arcadia Calhoun Shreveport Louisiana Ray W. Burgess Lincoln Parish Bienville Burgess

I-20 expansion links Arkansas to Monroe corridor

Highway progress details show I-20 widening from the Texas line to Monroe with 17 projects underway totaling 58.4 million dollars. The dedication ceremony will feature District Four member Marvin W. Bass and speakers Burgess and J. C. Howard. Local clergy will give invocations and benedictions as motorists prepare to use newly opened segments toward Arcadia and Ada.

Arcadia Ada Gibsland McIntyre MccIntyre Minden Monroe Texas Line Texas State Line Texas Avenue District Four Highway Board Marvin W. Bass Shreveport Burgess Fifth District Highway Board J. C. Howard Ruston J. H. Moore Barnett Springs Baptist Church B. E. Bond First Methodist Church of

Safeguards Announced Peking Canada $7 Million Trade Deal

Canada will admit up to 7 million dollars worth of Chinese goods annually as part of a broader wheat agreement with Red China. Textiles dominate imports while safeguards cap exports of about 30 sensitive products to 7 million a year. Canada’s exports to China totaled 147.43 million last year, mainly grain.

Ottawa Peking Canada China Mitchell Sharp Sharp House of Commons Red China Japan

Weekend thundershowers forecast with below normal temperatures

Weather outlook projects showers and thundershowers through the weekend into next week. Temperatures will average three to six degrees below normal with daily fluctuations. Rain totals range from a quarter inch to over an inch in some areas, with highs around 85 to 88 and overnight lows near 68 to 72. Monroe recorded .03 inch rain Thursday and Tallulah .15 inch. Monroe reached a high of 96 and a low of 73.

Monroe Tallulah

Take-Off Crash Injures Two In Area Accident

VIDALIA Special Two young cotton dusters were injured 34 miles south of here today when their plane stalled on take-off. Donald Summerell 18 Ferriday and James Noel 22 Iberville were taken to Natchez hospital for treatment. Noel suffered chemical burns and shock. Summerell had a broken leg, multiple bruises and abrasions. Witnesses said the engine failed after the plane rose a few feet. Noel piloted the plane. Summerell is a college student who has been flying about a year.

Vidalia Here Donald Summerell Ferriday James Noel Iberville Natchez Noel Summerer Summerell Service Summerell

Jilted Groom Abandons Long Engagements in England

Bridgewater AP reports Frank Woodward, 81, declares an end to long engagements after being jilted two hours before his wedding to Irene Trend, 67. He says he will marry promptly next time, after a license is obtained, blaming the breakup on too much thinking time provided to the bride.

Bridgewater England Frank Woodward Woodward Irene Trend

Adult education continues as long as homework exists

A brief note asserts adult education programs will persist while children have homework to do, framing ongoing learning as tied to students' study needs. The statement emphasizes continuity of educational support in relation to youths' out of school assignments.

Two Helicopter Pilots Killed in Viet Nam Attack

In Saigon area, Communist ground fire downed a U.S. Army helicopter, killing two American aviators and wounding four Vietnamese. In the same region northwest of Saigon, 17 other American helicopters were hit. Five additional helicopters were forced down by mechanical trouble. The losses underscore a chaotic day for UH-1 helicopter operations in Viet Nam.

Saigon Viet Nam U.S

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