17 Dec 1963
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1963
Page
1
A blind beggar, living in darkness beside a Jerusalem road, hears Jesus proclaiming that God’s works will be made manifest. Jesus anoints his eyes with clay and he washes in Siloam, receiving sight and praise for the Christ’s gift.
Los Angeles Mayor Samuel Yorty pledged compensation for victims of the Baldwin Hills Reservoir flood. He said the victims are not responsible for the damage and will be helped to file claims against the Department of Water and Power and the city. Officials estimate damages could exceed 10 million dollars.
Two men facing four counts of simple burglary had their arraignments postponed to Wednesday in Fourth District Court at the request of defense lawyers. Richard Wilder and Dolphus Dulin, both Texas residents living in Ruston at arrest, face charges for burglaries at Frost Drive Inn Jack's Bar Cheniere Inn and J L Finley's Store.
The Monroe City Council in special session accepted a locomotive donated by Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp for Bernstein Park display at the zoo. Officials noted it would attract youngsters while also approving bids for a police car and extending a business district area.
A radio theft from a parked car on DeSiard Street was reported to Monroe police by Robert Sheppard. The radio valued at 45 dollars was taken late Sunday. Police urged residents to lock unattended vehicles.
Judge John McCormick presiding in West Monroe City Court suspended a $100 fine and costs for Lois Hart on a count of aggravated battery charged November 15. Robert Canfield was fined $75 for simple battery. Other simple battery convictions included William Miles and Taley Miles, both fined $25. DUI fines totaled $300 each for Kendrick Parrott and Arthur Reid Jr. Reckless driving fines were imposed on Nelson Britton Daniel and Mathew Beard. Speeding fines went to Moffett Jackson and Bobby Norton.
Paris AP report notes U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk urges NATO to back Moscow in the Sino Soviet split urging peaceful coexistence. Canada Belgium Italy ministers back the view while France doubting outside influence and Britain Germany prefer new contacts with the Soviet Union.
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