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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1960

Page

3

Debre Opens Debate on De Gaulle Algeria Policy

In Paris Premier Debre opened a tense debate in the National Assembly on President De Gaulle’s Algerian policy. He affirmed readiness for peace and self determination but rejected rebel movements, noting a referendum to secure Algerian and French agreement. Police girded the chamber as rightist hecklers disrupted debates.

Paris Michel Debre de Gaulle National Assembly Algeria France Debre

Wooley Funeral Service Slated Wednesday A.M

Final rites for Mrs. W. L. Wooley of Monroe were to be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Mulhearn Chapel with Dr. George Pomeroy officiating. Interment followed at Memorial Park Cemetery. The 45 year old nurse died after a several week illness in a local hospital. She had lived in Monroe since 1948 and was a member of the First Methodist Church and the American Nursing Association. Survived by her husband W. L. Wooley a daughter Julie Peden her father I. S. Smith and sister Mrs. F. L. Grounds. Pallbearers named G. B. Wimbish Edwin Peden Dr Carroll Summer Max L. Riley J. D. Jones and Richard F. Cox.

W. L. Wooley Monroe Mulhearn Chapel George Pomeroy Memorial Park Cemetery Mulhearn Wooley Ouachita Parish Julie Peden I. S. Smith Deepwater F. L. Grounds G. B. Wimbish Edwin Peden Carroll Summer Max L. Riley J. D. Jones Richard F. Cox

Keep Vehicles Locked Shoppers Warned by Police

Monroe police urge holiday shoppers to lock cars in business areas during the Christmas rush. Chief James C. Kelly Jr. notes theft from unlocked vehicles rises with crowds and unattended packages. Extra officers in plain clothes and uniforms will patrol, but the best defense is locked cars and hidden packages.

Monroe James C. Kelly, Jr Kelly

Oil Leases In Three Parishes Sold Yesterday

Oil leases in Ouachita Morehouse and Union parishes were sold yesterday in three transactions with a total value of 85 725. D J Simmons connected with W C Feazel of Shreveport and West Monroe purchased the leases. The Farrell heirs sold their interests in Farrell and Company assets for 67 500. Continental Emsco Co a division of Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co recorded 16 875 in leases and assets while Edwin W Hodge and colleagues of Lincoln parish sold a third holding valued at 1 350.

Northeast Louisiana Ouachita Parish Ouachita Morehouse Union Parishes D. J. Simmons W. C. Feazel Shreveport West Monroe Thelma Brooks Farrell John Alden Farrell Virginia Jane Farrell King J. E. Farrell Farrell and Company of Continental Emsco Co Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Edwin W. Hodge Lincoln Parish

Cuban diplomat accused of death threat in Washington

Cuban diplomat Quintin Pino Machado allegedly threatened Felix Enrique Hurtado with death over a refusal to return to Havana. Hurtado says Pino assaulted him and warned he would kill both him and his brother. Other Cuban diplomats reportedly refused to return and left service.

Washington Quintin Pino Machado Havana Fidel Castro Felix Enrique Hurtado Pino The Organization of American States Cuba Hurtado Manuel Mencia Auroalio Giroud

No Callers Yet For Upper Teeth

ROME Ga AP Dont be too quick to claim the upper teeth Annie Ruth Moore found Harold Morris her brother in law who lives upstairs heard someone prowling the other night grabbed his gun and ran into the back yard The prowler escaped though he tripped over some washtubs The next day Mrs Moore found the uppers by an overturned tub.

Rome Annie Ruth Moore

Water Shortage Could Hit US In 15 Years

Washington AP reports a Department of Interior scientist, Dr. A L Miller, warns that without new sea water desalination methods the United States could face widespread water shortages within about 15 years. He notes demand at 312 billion gallons daily from a 515 billion gallon supply and warns population growth and tech needs will intensify the problem.

Washington United States Department of Interior A. L. Miller Miller American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Negro Leaders Call Summit Meeting At Dillard University

A Negro organization urged a weekend summit of Negro leaders at Dillard University in New Orleans. The event, planned for Saturday and Sunday, drew an invite list including the New Orleans NAACP chairman and attorney and other prominent figures in Negro equality efforts.

New Orleans UPI Dillard (Negro) University NAACP

Frontiers of America Organizes Ship Standoff Rally

The Frontiers of America group based in Philadelphia launched a campaign during the social revolution period, organizing a ship-related rally to protest or promote its cause.

Frontiers of America Organization Philadelphia

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