Ingenious Method Found To Explore Ocean Bottom
Los Angeles report on an earthquake wave method to map the ocean floor. Dr. Frank Press of Caltech and Dr. Maurice Ewing of Columbia University describe a technique replacing costly ship explosions and disputing a moon formation theory by showing uniform basalt and granite layers beneath all oceans.
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Alaska Statehood Advocates Prepare Annual Push
Alaska statehood backers launch their yearly campaign to persuade Congress to admit the territory. They privately concede slim odds, clinging to a faint hope for legislative action this year.
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Alaska Hawaii statehood drive faces House hurdle
Alaska and Hawaii leaders weigh next moves after the House defeated a combined statehood bill last year. E L Bartlett notes President endorsement would boost momentum while some favor a separate Hawaiian bill. Senate action seems possible early next year, but House committee and scheduling obstacles loom.
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New Orleans Police Seek Well-Dressed Bandit After $500 Robbery
Police in New Orleans seek a well dressed bandit who tied up two employees and robbed Fulton Loan Service of $500 yesterday. The suspect fled with the cash and was described as neatly dressed.
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Fulton Loan Service
Births and Obituary Notes from Monroe and Tallulah
Births list numerous families from Monroe Chatham Grayson and surrounding towns with names and dates of births plus two notes: W E Roberson Tallulah funeral report. Roberson obituary lists survivors and church affiliations.
Mrs R L Baxter dies at 81 in Ruston parish
Mrs. R L Baxter 81 of Ruston died at 10 50 am Wednesday after a long illness. A lifelong Lincoln parish resident she is survived by two daughters Mrs H O Williams Shreveport and Mrs H P Aycock Arlington Va three sons Thurman Baxter Ruston Sam Baxter Ruston Fred Baxter Wisner and four grandchildren Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 pm Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston with Dr J C Murphy pastor Temple Baptist Church Burial was in Douglas Cemetery near Choudrant.
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Funeral services for Mrs S M Downing held in Mulhearn Chapel
Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in Mulhearn Funeral Chapel with Meredith Johnson officiating. Interment followed at River View Park Cemetery. Survivors include son Billie S. Downing of Monroe, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, sister Mrs E M Moore of Hutchinson Kansas, pallbearers R T Faulk Jr Herbert Munholland Oscar Hooter Robert Cowden Arron Parker M Oliver.
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Monroe
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Hutchinson
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Herbert Munholland
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M. Oliver
Infant Ferguson Rites Held in Jonesboro
Funeral services for Shannon Marie Ferguson aged 18 months were conducted at the Nazarene Church in Jonesboro with Rev. Richard Thompson officiating. Interment followed at Jonesboro cemetery under Edmonds Funeral Home supervision. she leaves parents Johnny and Mrs Ferguson two sisters Dickie Lynn Carolyn Sue and brother John David.
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Miss Lee Ola Bradley Dies After Short Illness in Crowville
Miss Lee Ola Bradley 77 died Wednesday morning in a Monroe hospital after a brief illness. Services were held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Crowville Methodist Church with Rev. Danpier officiating. Burial was in Old Masonic Cemetery in Crowville. Survivors include brother Sanders A. Bradley of Monroe and several nephews and nieces. Pallbearers were Arthur Bradley Robert Bradley Clide Bradley Ralph Bradley Cirby Jones and Albert Jones.
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