Peace Corps Girls Stir Controversy at Two Reservations
Two VISTA workers Judy Rothman and Jill Hiunt faced tribal opposition at Red Cliff and Bad River reservations over youth clubs and dances. Red Cliff's tribal council banned them for a week, while Bad River critics pressed for removal. Local clergy criticized outside involvement though some community members defended the dances as community outreach.
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Red Cliff
Wis
Peace Corps
Service To
America
VISTA
Judy Rothman
University City
Jill Hiunt
Bad River Indian Reservation
Damian Herchenbach
Herchenbach
Red Cliff Band
Bad River
Lake Superior
Wisconsin
Community Action Program
Judy
Jill
Daley
Williamson
Jane Enright
College of New Rochelle
John Decraft
University of California
Dick Town
Four Die As Greyhound Bus Crash Near Pensacola
A Greyhound bus en route to New Orleans crashed on rain slick U S 9 near the Florida Alabama line, killing the driver Carl Edward Duce, 45, and three passengers. Twelve others were aboard. five were critically injured. Victims include Duerwood Willis of Oscombia County and several named passengers from Georgia Florida and Australia. The bus struck two utility poles on a curve after crossing a bridge at 45 to 50 miles per hour.
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Pensacola
Fla
New Orleans
U.S
Set
Duerwood Willis
Oscombia County
Homerville
Blanche Krewett
Lake Worth
Frankie Bennett
New Smyrna Beach
Willis
Carol Clark
Melbourne
Australia
Mary Delsch
Alhambra
Calif
Minnie Cox
Atlanta
Claude Oliver
Port Wentworth
Lion Boosters Meet Tonight at Ouachita Parish High
The Ouachita Parish High School Booster Club meets at 7 20 PM in the school cafeteria. Coach Fontenot will screen the Ouachita Neville basketball game. They discuss Bowl Game fund raising to send the varsity squad and coaches to Dallas and the Tuesday night Ned Heads versus Ouachita All-Stars game in the Ouachita Gym. President Buddy W Olsen urges all members to attend.
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Ouachita Parish High School
Ouachita Parish
Fontenot
Ouachita - Neville
Ouachita
Dallas
Ouachita All-Stars
Ouachita Gym
Buddy W Olsen
War Declaration Spurs U.S. Congress Action in 1941
In 1941 Germany and Italy declared war on the United States. Congress announced hours later that a state of war existed between the United States and Germany and Italy.
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Germany
Italy
United States
Congress
Maugham in Coma Near Death at Cap Ferrat Villa
British author W Somerset Maugham remains in a coma in Nice after a Saturday stroke at Cap Ferrat. Doctors said death was imminent within 24 hours as his heart keeps beating despite brain blood supply loss. Maughams will directs cremation and ashes to Canterbury Cathedral, with secretary Alan Searle and possible absence of Lady John Hoe.
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Nice
France
W. Somerset Maugham
Cap Ferrat
Iris
Georges Rosanoff
Maugham
Rosanoff
Mr. Maugham
Alan F. Searle
England
Canterbury
John Hoe
Searle
London
Lambeth
Frederick
Officials Checking On Drink Coolers Across States
Health authorities in nearly twenty states investigate reports that Hong Kong imported plastic drink coolers contain contaminated water. Sales banned in six cities and three states. Germs found include staphylococcus and E coli, with several dozen areas conducting tests.
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New York
Hong Kong
Arkansas
Communicable Diseases Center
U. S. Public Health Service
Atlanta
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Tom-Wat Studios Inc
Bridgeport
Chicago
Industrial Bio-Test Laboratories, Inc
Northbrook
Ill
Sterling Novelty Products
Chicago City
W. B. Hope
Bureau of Laboratories
Arkansas Health Department
Milwaukee
Baltimore
Maryland
Montgomery
Prince Georges
State Department of Health
Roy P. Lindgren
Cleveland
Ohio
St. Louis
Baton Rouge
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Bloomington
Ind
Bob Labeau
Indiana University Biology Department
New Brunswick
N.J
Virginia
U. S. Food and Drug Administration
Richmond
Omaha
Neb
Elkhart
Fort Wayne
Washington, D.C
Pennsylvania
Washington North Carolina
California
Viet Nam War Escalation Signals New Phase
Washington reports a shift to a more intense US role in Vietnam with higher commitment, more troops and casualties, and possible escalation in tactics. Officials say Johnson and aides have made key decisions, but specifics on extending air raids or targeting supply routes remain unconfirmed.
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Washington
UPI
Viet Nam
U. S
Johnson
North
Laos
Jury Considers Theft Charges in Shreveport Ports
In Caddo Parish the grand jury reconvened to review evidence in irregularities at Shreveport's two municipal airports. The investigation may last several days. Two former employees, Granville Moore and Robert Crofton, face theft charges. Moore formerly supervised the airports. District Attorney John Richardson leads the case.
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Shreveport
Caddo Parish
Grand Jury
Granville Moore
Robert Crofton
Moore
Dist
John Richardson
Man Charged After 13 Die In Chicago Tavern Fire
Robert Lee Lassiter, 26, admitted using a borrowed match to start a fire at the Seel ey Club on Chicago's West Side after an argument with waiter Eddie Gaston. Lassiter was charged with 13 counts of murder as 13 people perished and 22 were injured among 40 occupants. Witnesses recalled Lassiter brandishing a switchblade before leaving, later purchasing gasoline to ignite a deadly blaze that trapped patrons. He was arrested at his home shortly after the fire began.
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Chicago
Robert Lee Lassiter
West Side
Slavern
Lassiter
Seeley Club
Eddie Gaston
Gaston
Audit set to reveal airport operations evidence
A spokesperson says he will present evidence from a recent audit of airport operations, detailing findings on efficiency, safety practices, and potential compliance gaps. The disclosure aims to inform officials and the public about performance and recommendations.
Republicans Meet On Birch Question
Washington AP report on the Republican Coordinating Committee debating how to respond to the John Birch Society. Key figures include Barry Goldwater absent due to his wife’s surgery, Rep John Rhodes presenting his position, and Gov Robert Smylie urging a formal repudiation to avoid perceptions of equivocation.
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Washington
John Birch Society
Republican Coordinating Committee
Barry Goldwater
Birch Society
Phoenix
Goldwater
the Birch Society
John J. Rhodes
R-Ariz
Idaho
Robert E. Smylie
Republican Party
Smylie
National
Ray C. Bliss
Pennsylvania
Hugh Scott
Scott
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K. E. Cray
Ervin Cawthorn
Elm Fork
Trinity River
U.S. Treasury
Henry G. Daley
Lucius Hellstein
Lion Boosters
AOV
University of Colorado
Curley Ketchell
Robert Berry
Montgomery St
W. Monroe
Louisville
MonrOe
Cypress W. Monroe
Bissgurt ZS
Call Faulk Collier
Louisiana
Wiigney Gram Walker & Sons Limited
Walacrville Canada
Canada
Wiram Walker
ING
Detront
WCHL
Klux Klan
John Birchiety
UNDERWOOD— OLIVETTI _ Typewriter
Orfice
Fequipment CO
Twin Cities
LA National Bam
Natchitoches
Louisville Ave
West Monroe
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