Courts Strike Down Wide Travel Restrictions For U S Citizens
A three judge federal appeals court voided government power to restrict travel by U S citizens abroad beyond passport controls The ruling affects cases involving Staughton Lynd and Jane Wittman and questions whether Congress or the State Department can bar travel to restricted nations without a passport ban The court notes the State Department could require safe keeping of a passport while abroad and cites five nations currently restricted China Cuba North Korea North Vietnam and Syria Supreme Court review may follow with possible new travel crime legislation debated in Congress
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Washington
U.S
Staughton Lynd
Yale
Hanoi
Jane Wittman
New York
Cuba
State Department
Secretary For State
Congress
North Vietnam
Stokely Carmichael
China
North Korea
Syria
Supreme Court
Department
Military Rites Saturday For James Battaglia
Staff Sgt. James Edward Battaglia 35 will receive military rites Saturday at 10 am at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel West Monroe. Interment follows at Memorial Park Cemetery. He served 17 years in the army including a Viet Nam tour where he was wounded twice. Survivors include his father J S Battaglia Baton Rouge sister Mrs John Becker Baton Rouge and brother William J Battaglia West Monroe. A rosary will be held at 7 30 tonight in Kilpatrick's chapel.
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James Edward Battaglia
Kilpatrick
West Monroe
Memorial Park Cemetery
Battaglia
Charlotte
N. C
United States
Viet Sam
Army
J. S. Battaglia
John Becker
Baton Rouge
William J. Battaglia
Firm Ordered To Mark Products As Not Authentic Handicrafts
The Federal Trade Commission says Fairway Manufacturing Co. of St. Louis will stop misrepresenting items it distributes as authentic American Indian handicraft. The agency notes many knick-knacks are made in Japan.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Fairway Manufacturing Co
St Louis
FTC
Japan
Ouachita National Bank Proposes 25 Percent Stock Dividend
Ouachita National Bank boards proposes a 25 percent stock dividend to raise shares from 200 000 to 250 000 and grow surplus and capital. Stockholders must approve Feb 15 and the Comptroller in Washington must sign off. If approved the loan limit to any one customer rises to 500 000.
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Ouachita National Bank
R. L. Vanderpool Jr
Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D.C
Vanderpool
Louisiana
Sheathed Buildings Protect In Industrial Atmospheres
Nickel stainless steel roofing and siding are used to shield industrial buildings exposed to severely corrosive atmospheres. The durable metal resists corrosion and offers long term protection against harsh environmental factors.
McKeithen Reflects on Louisiana's 1967 Progress and Challenges
Governor John McKeithen reviews Louisiana's 1967 achievements including racial harmony efforts, Baton Rouge construction rebound, a record $718 million expansion plan creating 35 000 jobs, and measures against organized crime. He notes education gains, new data centers, penal reforms, pollution programs, a state office complex, and a domed stadium project without a tax increase.
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United Press International
Louisiana
John McKeithen
UPI
Baton Rouge
Capitol
Bogalusa
New Orleans
Wheether Louisiana
Charity Dance By Disabled Vets Saturday Night
The J H McClendon Chapter No 8 of the Disabled American Veterans sponsors a dance in the Green Room at the Penn Hotel Monroe starting 9 p m and running to 1 a m Proceeds go to the Christmas Basket Program for the handicapped in Ouachita Parish. Music by Billy Ledbetter and band Tickets available at the Disabled Veterans Office or from members.
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J. H. McClendon
The
Disabled American Veterans Association
Penn Hotel
Monroe
Ouachita Parish
O. E Stanley
Carl Stepro
Billy Ledbetter
Stanley
Disabled Veterans Office
Christmas Program at Jack Hayes School Delights Students
A Christmas program at Jack Hayes School in the cafe auditorium featured the Jack Hayes Band and fourth graders performing Christmas songs and readings. Pam Akins Kim Nicklas and Paula Blackmore danced to The Nutcracker Suite excerpts while Shar ton Aitken Nancy Taylor Jerry Sandidge and Jeff Yardbrough read Night Before Christmas. The choir directed by Tommy Prisoe sang carols as fourth and fifth graders dramatized the Christmas Story from Luke. Narrator Jackie Hillman led a roster of participants including Robin Bedingsfield Jackie Jones Danny Strong J B Potts David Nance and others.
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Jack Hayes
Barry Mullins
Pam Akins
Kim Nicklas
Paula Blackmore
Clement Moore
Sharton Aitken
Nancy Taylor
Jerry Sandidge
Jeff Yarbrough
Tommy Prisoe
Jackie Hillman
Robin Bedingsfield
Jackie Jones
Danny Strong
J. B. Potts
David Nance
George Schoolfield
Joey Edwards
Dennis Ingram
Terry Nichlas
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Vietnam
John J. McFall
Chattanooga
Air Force
da Nang
Stephen M. Aug
Associated Press
James Battaglia
Mr. C- B
England
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Ady
McKeithen
Mary’s Flower Shop, Inc
No. 2Nd St
Monroe, la
Silverstein
Silversteins
Silverstein’s
Gieverstein
Phillip Fishman
Desiard Monroe
Sender Guitar
DeSiard St
Hollene's
Ouachita Bank
Koratron
Fortres/ Corton
Orion
J.S
Steve Neck
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