Funds Flood Tippit Family as Dallas Count Bills Roll In
In Dallas, postal workers and city officials counted cash gifts for slain patrolman J. D. Tippit. By Tuesday, 14 sacks yielded a total of 63,174 with more sacks to open. Contributions, plus scholarships pledged to Texas A&M, pushed the Tippit fund near 120,000 while Oswald’s family received some donations. A Houston church group sent 1,000 for Oswald’s Russian wife and two daughters.
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Dallas
Tex
J. D. Tippit
Tippit
Texas A&m University
Allen
Curtis
Texas A&m Former Students Association
Dallas A&m Club
Lee Harvey Oswald
John F. Kennedy
Houston
Oswald
Vote for T. W. Humphries Impresses Local Voters
Supporters hail T. W. Humphries as a candidate promising good government and ethical leadership amid a crowded race. The endorsement signals trust in reform and stable governance for the community.
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T. W. Humphries
Fredrick’s Hollywood Unveils Mink Trim Bikini
Fred ericks of Hollywood introduces a flesh colored mink trimmed bikini bathing suit as a novelty Christmas gift for the woman with everything. President Fred Millinger notes the suit has been water tested and “everything comes out okay.”
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Hollywood
UPI
Fredericks
Fred Millinger
Thompson Murder Trial In Recess
The Thompson murder trial in Minneapolis went into recess with jurors expected to hear closing arguments and instructions on Thursday. Prosecutors claim T Eugene Thompson planned the murder for insurance and a new affair, while the defense argues a burglary motive. The state’s star witness, Dick W. C. Anderson, testified about the night of the crime, and Thompson’s son Jeffery contradicted prior testimony.
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T. Eugene Thompson
Hennepin County
Minneapolis
Freeman Gesch
Geraldine
Minneapolis, Minn
UPI
Thompson
Rolf Fosseen
Carol
St. Paul
Jeffery
Dick W. C. Anderson
Anderson
Tal Simpson seeks Ward 5 police juror seat
The statement from T. F. Tal Simpson Sr appeals to voters in Ward 5, noting retirement from Louisiana Power & Light Co. and promising a dignified tenure with fair and equal treatment if elected.
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Louisiana Power & Light Co
Defense To Call First Witness In Murder Trial
In Evreux France the defense plans to call about 60 witnesses in the court martial of PFC Raymond C Bost Jr and PFC Robert C Burrell both charged with unpremeditated murder in the death of Airman 10 Robert Padgett 23 of Woodlawn Virginia. Padgett died from a fractured skull after a Sept 6 fight reportedly using iron bars as weapons while four others were injured. Separate trials were won by four defendants including white serviceman PFC Allen Gernard, with Spears Parker and Waddell receiving individual proceedings and Waddell securing a new pretrial investigation amid claims of prejudicial statements and biased press reports.
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Eureux
France
UPI
U.S
PFC
Raymond C., Bost Jr
Pittsburgh
Robert C. Burrell
Philadelphia
Bost
Burrell
Robert Padgett
Woodlawn
Padgett
King of England Added to My Fair Lady Film
The King character, portrayed by Charles Fredericks, is now included in a dream sequence of the film adaptation of the Broadway musical. The addition expands the plot with a royal presence as production advances.
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Hollywood
UPI
England
Charles Fredericks
Thanksgiving Day Forest Fire Outburst Across Delta Parishes
Special report cites 54 fires burning 320 acres in seven Delta parishes from Friday 10 a.m. to Monday 10 a.m. Forester O N Reynolds notes unprecedented activity despite rain, with most fires in Concordia, Richland, Tennessee and Madison parishes.
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Delta Parishes
O. N. Reynolds
Louisiana Forestry Commission
Reynolds
LFC Foresters
Concordia Parish
Franklin Parish
Richland Parish
Tensas Parish
East Carroll
West Carroll
Madison
Delta
Election Slated By Masonic Lodge in West Monroe
The J. C. Stewart Lodge 460 will hold its annual election of officers at the regular meeting Friday at 7 30 p.m. The meeting will be held in West Monroe Masonic Lodge Temple. All members are urged to attend and all Master Masons are invited.
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J. C. Stewart Lodge
West Monroe Masonic Lodge
F. P. Cobb Jr
Cobb
Bakers Hair Tonic Promises Relief For Dandruff Scalp
Mrs. William Brown of Olive Street in Bossier City endorses Baker's Hair Tonic for dandruff and itchy scalp. The ad claims the product has long been top rated and now includes a new ingredient to boost effectiveness. It promises satisfaction or money back.
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Baker’s
Bossier City
William Brown
Olive St
Baker
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Geschs
Blue Earth
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Worthington
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T. F. Simpson, Sr
STE
Conn
Frank V. Spivey
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Mason G& Shriner
Empoyee
United Gas
Monroe
Masonic Lodge
Fred Prince
Fred
W. C. Rawls
West Monroe
Trenton St
North 4Th St
Steins
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