11 Dec 1964
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1964
Page
1
Letters pour in as Goodfellows solicit aid for underprivileged families. The drive aims for 6000 dollars this year with 1546.50 raised so far. Donors may send cash food used clothing and new toys via the News Star World in Monroe.
The Atlas-Centaur achieved a precise two ton Centaur second stage flight into a circular orbit of 103 miles, marking a second success in four tests. The unmanned test boosts hopes for a late next year Surveyor moon mission. A 2,100 pound metal mock payload simulates Surveyor mass and balance.
A ledger of donations shows multiple memorial gifts and tributes totaling 1546.50. Names include Tommie Hayes Sidney Flynn Carl Houston Allyson John Karper William Johnston and Walker Glenn with donors such as Tyra Leigh Slavent Hous ton groups and families. The record notes a running total and final amount to date.
United Nations leaders heard Belgian Foreign Minister Paul Henri Spaak condemn charges of bias while detailing a rescue mission that saved 1,700 whites in Stanleyville and left nearly 80 dead. He dismissed Congo Brazzaville claims and called rebel leader Gbenye contemptible.
Washington reacts as Comptroller Saxon tells Senate panel the District of Columbia National Bank should be merged out of existence. Bank president Collins reports deposits rising by nearly two million after the disclosure amid community anger and anti merger pressure.
The report notes Selman Field recorded 4.98 inches of rainfall in a 24 hour period. Forecasters predict a temporary lull with clouds lingering through Sunday and only minor temperature changes.
Mrs. D. E. Coody of 2108 Rainbow Drive West Monroe announces the birth of her third child and first son Ronald Edwin at St. Francis Hospital. Siblings Vicki and Carrie are the older children.
Recuperating Mrs. R L Cummins of 214 Moreland Drive West Monroe is recovering at Glenwood Hospital after surgery this week. She hopes to go home within the weekend.
South Viet Nam announced the United States agreed to an across the board increase in aid to fight the Viet Cong and hinted that the war will extend beyond the country. A communique said U.S. military and economic assistance will improve operations and curb infiltration, with air defenses to be strengthened and more U.S. fighters likely. The Buddhist hierarchy urged U.S. support to oust Premier Huong while consultations between the Huong government and the U.S. mission continue.
The City of Monroe and News-Star-World sponsor a lighting contest with garden club support. Entry closes Monday at 9 am and decorations must be up by Friday at 5 pm December 18. Judging includes a briefing lunch for judges and winners announced December 23 at the Morning World and News-Star offices. First prizes range from 100 dollars in each class to 120 dollars in Class C, with multiple runner ups.
Governor John McKeithen stated his plan to crack down on gambling contingent on clear violations and local action. He warned against a state police “police state” while noting differing norms across Louisiana’s regions and stressing sheriff involvement before federal action.
Police say Vernon Henry, 31, of Mesquite Texas, broke into the home of his estranged wife Mary Jane Henry, 31, shot her in the head with a .22 pistol and then shot himself. Both were in critical condition before two children aged 12 and 8 as detectives reported.
The common garden asparagus is the most economically valuable among over 120 species. It has enjoyed high repute as a food since Greek and Roman times, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Presidents of Ouachita Parish and Monroe City school boards agreed to cooperate with the West Monroe Chamber of Commerce in a survey of dual systems. They cited bonded debt and no clear overpayment as concerns while stressing pride in current results and a need to educate children.
An explosion near the United Nations stirred protests during Ernesto Guevara of Cuba's speech in the General Assembly. A Cuban exile attempted to pull down the flag as police detained the demonstrator and a woman who scratched a officer.
Secretary of Defense McNamara approves a sweeping reform shifting 150,000 Army reservists and units into the National Guard and placing 150,000 more in a reserve pool for emergencies. The Organized Army Reserve would effectively cease to exist as regulars concentrate in a 550,000 man National Guard.
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