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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1962

Page

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Jacksonville Mayor Seeks Disaster Aid for Beach Damage

Jacksonville Beach mayor William S. Wilson telegrammed President Kennedy urging declaration of a disaster area after the Atlantic storm caused over half a million dollars in seawall and oceanfront damage. Officials noted erosion left beaches scarred with dunes washed away and several Outer Banks vacation islands damaged amid continued high tides.

Miami API Jacksonville Beach Fla William S. Wilson Kennedy Pri Wilmington N.C Corps Engineers Sam Fsin Jr Weather Bureau New England

Honduran President Urges Quick Action on Cuba Crisis

Ramon Villeda Morales told the Organization of American States that collective measures should be prepared to rescue the Cuban people from the regime of Fidel Castro. He said Honduras is ready to support any approach proposed and urged timely council action as Cuba remains isolated by the OAS since January. The report notes the weather mention of warmer, mostly clear conditions in the Twin Cities context.

Honduras OAS Comnan Cuba OAS

Churchill greets crowds on 88th birthday visit

Sir Winston Churchill appeared frail as he, aided by nurses, walked to a London window to salute supporters on his 88th birthday. Lord Moran, visiting physician, said the wartime leader was in a feeble but coherent mood despite the celebratory crowd outside.

London Winston Churchill Lord Moran Britain Sir ‘Winston House of Commons

Neville Destroys Jennings Hopes In Final Showdown

Neville High School rolled over Jennings 26 0 at Brown Stadium to reach the double A state final Tigers with a 24 game winning streak. Don Johnson Jimmy Howard Gary Pappas and Don Saget starred as Neville used multiple running backs and a sharp defense to dismiss Jennings and set up a December 14 title game against Thi bodaux Reserve or Redemp torist. Continued on Page Nine A.

Brown Stadium Neville Jennings Gary Pappas Don Johnson Tigers Neville High School Bulldogs Thibodaux, Reserve Redemptorist Bill Ruple Bengal Jimmy Howard Forsythe Avenue Pappas Don Saget

Hogs Swim Across Bayou Defy Old Tale in Louisiana

West Monroe Judge John McCormick recounts a fishing trip at Big Bayou in Catahoula Parish where 75 to 80 hogs swam across a large water body unharmed. The sight challenges the old belief that hogs cannot swim without injury. Louisiana delegates to the National Cotton Council meeting in El Paso on January 28-29 include Paul Ransom and F Goster Wallace.

Jes West Monroe John McCormick Big Bayou Catahoula Parish Twin Cities Louisiana J. H. Henry Melrose Paul Ransom Monroe Producers F. Goster Wallace Crushers el Paso Tex National Council

Birth of William Brian McNabb Triggers Cigar Tradition

William McNabb deputy in the parish clerk of court's office celebrates the birth of his son, born last week weighing eight pounds. The child is named William Brian McNabb.

William McNabb William Brian McNabb

Chuckle on a music lover and a bathtub singer

A humorous remark defines a true music lover as a man who when hearing a girl singing in the bathtub presses his ear to the keyhole.

Chinese Troops Withdraw Push Warns India of Renewed Clash

Peking says its forces began withdrawing from disputed border areas after a unilateral cease fire. Premier Chou En Lai warns Nehru that only both sides pulling back can prevent a flare up and that India’s response will influence the cease fire. Evidence suggests regrouping may follow. New Delhi says fewer Chinese troops seen, while India accuses China of provocations and military buildup with U.S. and Western aid.

New Delhi Upi China India Peking Radio Permier Chou En-lai Jawaharlal Nehru Chou Peking Nehru United States

Cuba Weapons Verifcation Not Settled After Talks

Washington UPI Secretary of State Rusk told Soviet deputy premier Mikoyan that Cuba must be verified as purged of offensive weapons before the United States will issue any more specific no invasion pledges. No breakthrough on Cuba disarmament or other issues, with unresolved points including UN verification and safeguards to prevent Cuba from becoming a future Soviet base. President Kennedy will not issue further pledges until verification is satisfactory.

Washington UPI Dean Rusk Anastas J. Mikoyan Russia Cuba United States Rusk U.S Berlin Mikoyan U.N Kennedy

Typhoon Lucy Threatens South Viet Nam Rice Belts

Typhoon Lucy bears down on South Viet Nam hitting Vinh Benh Province near Saigon with 109 mph winds. The Mekong Delta, supplying about 80 percent of tidal rice, faces widespread rains and potential disaster as 14 provinces lie in its path. U S military units brace in typhoon shelters and protect dependents in Saigon.

Saigon UPS Lucy South Viet Nam Vinh Benh Mikong Delta South China Sea U.S Mekong

Thant Wins Unopposed Fourth Term As U.N. Secretary General

The United Nations General Assembly unanimously re elected U Thant for four more years as secretary general with pay and allowances set at 70 500 a year. His term extends until November 3 1966 and the word acting is dropped from his title. The Soviet Union backed the appointment while favoring a troika system in the future. Thant accepted with humility and duty.

United Nations, N.Y U.N. General Assembly U Thant Bermeca Assembly Security Council Thant Soviet Union United Nations U.S Adiai FE. Stevenson Stevenson

Goodfellows Seek Christmas Aid From Twin Cities

Children plead for food clothing and toys as Goodfellows starts its annual fund drive. Needy families rely on voluntary donations and community help to provide essentials and gifts for Christmas.

Nares Goodfellows

50 Aboard At Least 25 Die In Airliner Crash

An Eastern Air Lines flight 5 with 45 passengers and crew crashed near New York in heavy fog, burning on landing. At least 25 were killed, with two reported survivors and several unaccounted for. Survivors were taken to hospitals in Queens.

New York Charlotte N.C Eon Fournier Patricia — Ards Patton Dr. Barber Kolareki Quee Hospital Peninsula Queens

N M Governor Resigns Takes Senate Seat

New Mexico Governor Bolack resigns to join the state senate, shifting leadership as a political transition unfolds.

N.M Senate

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