McNamara Opposes NATO Nuclear Buildup
U S Defense Secretary McNamara argued large scale nuclear weapon increases are unnecessary given U S power to inflict massive casualties in a Soviet strike. He warned against Europe as a nuclear battlefield and said NATO can defend with current conventional forces and existing nuclear forces.
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Paris
U.S
Robert S. McNamara
United States
Soviet Union
Western Europe
Conference
McNamara
West Germany
Hiroshima
Washington
NATO Alliance
North Atlantic
Polaris
NATO
Christmas Drive Faces Shortfall For Goodfellows Appeal
Only one week left to raise 2952.50 of a 6000 goal for Goodfellows aiding needy Twin Cities families at Christmas. Donations fund food clothing and toys with local volunteers processing letters and screening requests. Monday marks deadline for aid requests to be investigated.
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The
Goodfellows
Twin Cities
Jack Hesketh
News-Star—World
Monroe
the Goodfellows
Massive Northwest Snowstorm Forces Closures And Freezing Temps
A powerful winter storm walloped the Northwest with record cold and heavy snow. Wind gusts near 95 mph chased arctic air across the region, dropping Great Falls Montana to 34 below zero and prompting school and road closures across Montana Wyoming Idaho and Washington.
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Associated Press
Weather Bureau
Northwest
Great Lakes
Pacific
Central Plains
Mississippi Valley
NLRB Finds GE Guilty of Bad Faith Bargaining
The National Labor Relations Board ruled General Electric guilty of failing to bargain in good faith with the union representing 70 000 workers. The 4 1 decision cited bypassing the union and a take it or leave it stance at the bargaining table. GE plans to appeal the ruling.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
General Electric Co
Afl-Clo International Union of Electrical Workers
General Electric
Buddhists Begin Hunger Strike in Saigon Protests
In Saigon more than 450 Buddhist monks and nuns started a hunger strike to topple the U.S. backed South Vietnamese government. The government released a revised battle report admitting losses of American equipment worth about a quarter of a million dollars. U S embassy officials met with Thich Tri Quang to urge an end to the anti government stance.
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Saigon
UPS
U.S
Thich Tri Quang
Demolition Rush Planned For Old City Hall
West Monroe officials rush razing of the burned old city hall to beat bad weather. Mayor J Allan Norris said Salem Transport would start this afternoon or Thursday morning. Fire marshal warns steeple and upper walls are extremely dangerous and could fall in strong winds. Weather calls for 10 to 20 mph winds with possible rain and colder temperatures.
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West Monroe
Twin Cities
J. Allan Norris
Salley Transport Company
North Louisiana
State Board of Education Set for Final Year Meeting
The State Board of Education will hold its final meeting of the year Friday and Saturday in New Orleans. Board President Dr Boyd M Woodard of Lake Charles said the board would act on matters concerning the state's trade schools and institutions of higher learning.
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Baton Rouge
Chuckle Advice on Surprising a Bride-to-Be
A humorous tip suggests keeping doubts about worthiness hidden before marriage and focusing on a pleasant surprise for the fiancée to maintain cheer. The lighthearted note plays on romance and secrecy in wedding planning.
Those Who Give To Goodfellows Donations List
A historical note lists donations totaling 3047.50 with numerous contributors including Ronnie Warren Ponder Sandra Kay Ponder A H Bates Dr and Mrs Cecil C Fryant and many more In memory gifts accompany cash and toy donations from groups such as Traffic and Transportation Club of Monroe and West Monroe West Monroe Local No 512 Downtown Lions Club and the Leo Ter zia Barracks and Auxiliary plus individuals like Nancy Root and family supporters.
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J. L. Warren
Ronnie Warren Ponder
Sandra Kay Ponder
A. H. Bates
Perry Youngblood
Cecil C. Fryant
Bill Bernhard
Harry J. Silverstein
Stephen M. Glazer
H. D Hunt
Betty Jane Masur
Reeve Lewis
Parker and Allen
H. L. Barnhart
Howard
John Dowling
Louise P
John M,. Dowling
Robert, Rhymes
McVea Oliver
Rogues
John Marshall Barnett
Mr. Dump
Lizzie
Morris
Kay Q, Cole Sr
Daddy E. al. Broadway
George Cicala
USMC
K. B. Brooks
New Architect May Be Assigned To NSC Project
W. E. Whetstone of Monroe says the State Board of Education will consider assigning a new architect to the Northwestern State College student union project. The board meets in New Orleans Friday and Saturday. a building committee report is expected on resuming work after a canceled contract and firings in the Evangeline case.
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NSC
W. E. Whetstone
Monroe Today
State Board of Education
Northwestern State College
Roosevelt Hotel
New Orleans
Whetstone
Nash Roberts
J. B. Shipp
Lake Charles
Joseph Schierer
Shreveport
Northwestern
Atty
Jack P. F. Gremillion
Evangeline Parish
Evangeline
John J. McKeithen
Jackson B. Davis
Davis
McKeithen
State Board
Alexandria man named in 750000 theft warrant
A group of investors swore out a warrant for the arrest of Herman Kelley Jr. on theft charges after claiming he swindled them of 750000. Kelley disappeared over the weekend, with his rented car found at Shreveport airport. He allegedly borrowed funds, issued postdated checks with high interest, and failed to repay. A second complaint cited an 8000 theft from Industrial Sales & Salvage Co. Authorities may involve the FBI if Kelley fled Louisiana.
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Alexandria
Herman Kelly Jr
Kelley
Shreveport
Grady L. Kelley Jr
Rapides Parish
Mexico
Bernie Dworkin
Industrial Sales & Salvage Co
Kelley Associates Corp
Wayne Faulkner
Kelley Associates
Connor Named As Hodges Resigns Post
President Johnson announces Luther Hodges resigns as secretary of commerce and names John T. Connor as his successor. Connor, age 50, has led Merck & Co in New Jersey since 1955 and will assume the post Jan. 15. Hodges had led the department since 1960 and planned four years in the job.
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Washington
Johnson
Luther U H. Hodges
New Jersey
John T. Connor
Connor
Commerce Post
Merck & Co. Inc
Sledges
Commerce
Kennedy
Hodges
Willard Wirtz
Afl-Cio
George Meany
White House
John F. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
Senate
New York
North Carolina
Commerce Department
Broadway Fans Fred Bluerefeld Jr and Mrs Huenefeld See Dolly
Fred Bluerefeld Jr and Mrs Huenefeld visit New York and secure tickets to Hello Dolly starring Carol Channing. They reside at 2100 Pargoud Blvd Monroe. Army Pvt Charles R Carrero, son of Mrs Dottie Welch West Monroe, completed an eight week cooking course at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. He learned bread cake pastry baking meat cutting and Army mess hall operation. The 18 year old entered the Army in August 1964 and finished basic training at Fort Leonard Wood after attending West Monroe High School.
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Fred Bluerefeld Jr
Mrs. Huenefeld
New York
Carol Channing
Wuenefelds
Pargoud Blvd
Monroe
Army
Charles R. Carrero
Dottie Welch
S. 2Nd St
West Monroe
Fort Leonard Wood
Mo Carrero
West Monroe High School
Just Keep Driving Good Samaritan Scoffs At Skunk Mercy
Mrs. Frances Cole of Ouachita Parish sheriff's department slowed for a skunk crossing and stopped her car to let it pass. The skunk sprayed the car full of musk, soaking her clothing and the vehicle. She now vents the odor by airing the car and sending clothes to the cleaners.
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Frances Cole
Ouachita Parish
Mrs. Cole
Cold Front Promise Rapid Temperature Drop In Area
A cold northerly air mass is set to sweep into northeast Louisiana on Thursday bringing a sharp fall in temperatures after unseasonably warm conditions this afternoon. Showers are expected to affect over 40 percent of the area tonight and Thursday with highs in the 50s to mid-60s and overnight lows around 40 to 45. Winds shift from south to north this evening with a five day outlook predicting 5 to 10 degrees below normal and light rainfall early next week.
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Louisiana
Monroe
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