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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1968

Page

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Arctic Cold Extends Across Northwest to Mississippi Valley

Arctic air from the Pacific Northwest to the Mississippi Valley produced record lows and heavy snow. Spokane hit 25 below, Seattle rose to 10 above, and two ranch hands died in Washington from the cold. Portland faced blizzard conditions closing I-80 and delaying deliveries as 4 to 6 inches of snow fell.

Arctic Pacific Northwest Plains States Mississippi Valley Washington Spokane Seattle Okanogan Portland Ore Columbia Gorge Wyoming Colorado Denver Arkansas Texas Midwest

FBI Chief Warns of New Left Aims

FBI Director J Edgar Hoover says the core of the New Left led by SDS seeks to destroy the U S government by terror tactics and draft board bombings He cites increased violence and fresh activity by Progressive Labor Party and Communist groups while noting over 11 000 deserter fugitives were arrested in 1968 and nearly 800 were convicted for draft act violations

Washington UPI Students For A Democratic Society SDS Ie New Left Movement FBI J. Edgar Hoover New Left United States Students For A Democratic Hoover America Progressive Labor Party

Vietnamese Jungle Rescue Frees Captured U.S. Officer

In the Mekong Delta, South Vietnamese forces freed U.S. Army officer James Nicholas Rowe, a former Special Forces lieutenant captured in 1963, after a patrol from the 21st Division found him in the U Minh forest. He is listed in satisfactory condition though emaciated and tired.

Saigon Mekong Delta U.S James Nicholas Rowe McAllen Tex 21St Division U Hinh U Minh Forest Mekong Demilitarized Zone Dmz da Nang South Vietnam

Israeli Fire On Jordanian Military Car Sparks Night of Attacks

Israeli forces conducted a helicopter and jet strike into Jordan wounding five Jordanian Security Forces and leaving a patrol car burning near Aqaba. In Hebron an Israeli army patrol killed two civilians and wounded three others.

Jordan Sea of Galilee Gulf of Aqaba Hebron Macphela Cave

U.N. Moves to Condemn Israel for Beirut Airport Raid

The Security Council seeks a formal condemnation of Israel for a premeditated attack on Beirut International Airport and notes Lebanon’s right to appropriate redress for damage. Ambassador Maokkenen of Ethiopia was to present the resolution, described as the council’s toughest against Israel.

United Nations, N.Y U.N. Security Council Israel Beirut Lebanon Council Endalkachew Makonnen Ethiopia

Celebrators Plan New Year Parties Worldwide in 1969

Celebrations spread from Amanina to Europe as hotels and cabarets fill in Miami London and Paris. Reactions vary from free Central Park events in New York to Waldorf Astoria gala priced at 55.50 per person and a rainy Times Square forecast.

Amanina Branchainit Europe Miami New York City Times Square Miami Beach New York Central Park Waldorf-Astoria Guy Lombardo Atlantic London Paris French Institute of Public Opinion Rome

Twin Cities Chit Chat Celebrates Visitors and Birthdays

Mr and Mrs W K Sharp of Monroe hosted Sunday visitors Pvt Jesse Don Willis of Pine Bluff Ark Mrs Sylvia Gillespie and sons Buddy and Cookie and Donna Walters of Dumas Ark The Sharps enjoyed driving around the city and taking pictures Also Dewey Humphries of Monroe will celebrate his birthday on New Year’s Day with friends and family offering best wishes The number of birthdays remains undisclosed

W. K. Sharp S. 2Nd St Monroe Sharps Jesse Don Willis Pine Bluff Ark Sylvia Gillespie Buddy and Cookie Donna Walters Dumas, Ark Sharp Dewey Humphries Railroad Ave

Letters Win Hearts Of Girl Mailmen Celebrate Vietnam Return

Casanova, a River Edge Army sergeant, wrote daily letters for 13 months to Marianne Astegher from Vietnam. Envelopes carried drawings and DTG countdowns as 100 Hackensack post office clerks ensured delivery. The couple, married Jan 11, invited the clerks to their wedding and praised the soldiers' thoughtful gesture.

Saddle Brook N.J Casanova Marianne Astegher Hackensack Vietnam Army Gordon Casanova River Edge Marianne

Thieu Says South Vietnam Troops To Hike War Role

President Nguyen Van Thieu announced in a New Year Eve TV speech that South Vietnam will take over part of the war effort from the United States and allied forces in 1969. He stressed growth and efficiency of the Republic of Vietnam armed forces though he did not set a withdrawal date.

Thieu South Vietnam Saigon U.S

Clearing Skies Move In Area

Northeast Louisiana sees clearing skies after Monday showers with 16 inches of rain on the Twin Cities. Temperatures fall with high in the 40s and lows near 20s to 30s. FAA Monroe reports 53/38 while northerly winds ease tonight. Delta Agricultural Advisory notes drying conditions improving from poor to good by Wednesday.

Louisiana Twin Cities FAA Monroe Municipal Louisiana Delta

Kennedy Winds Likely Stand in Senate Whip Race

Edward M. Kennedy faces hobbled odds to win the No 2 Senate Democratic post, a move seen as a step toward a possible 1972 White House run. He wins support from Vice President Humphrey and Senator Muskie, with Sen. Hart also backing him. Long asserts solid backing from Southern colleagues and aims to maintain the leadership, while Kennedy positions himself as a liberal standard bearer for Democrats.

Washington Edward M. Kennedy Senate White House Massachusetts Kennedy Louisiana Russell B. Long Hubert H. Humphrey Lyndon B. Johnson Humphrey Sen Edmund Muskie Maine Philip A. Hart Michigan Muskie Long Baton Rouge Johnson Texas Party of Progress United States

Chuckle Card: Man Reveals Wife's Frostbitten Hand

A man tells the doctor his wife's hand is frostbitten, explaining she injured it while preparing dinner. The quip hinges on a pun about the kitchen mishap and cold humor.

Robbery cash unaccounted as found items surface in Quincy

In Quincy Massachusetts police recovered virtually everything stolen in Saturday night’s armored car robbery in Boston. Officials say about 300000 dollars in checks were taken though most were non negotiable. The finds include several money boxes money bags two suitcases and two trunks found by MDC Water Division workers near a Water District plantsouth of Boston.

Quincy Mass Boston Metropolitan District Commission MDC

Nation To Honor Apollo Astronauts

President Johnson will award the NASA Distinguished Service Medal to Apollo 8 crew Col. Frank Borman Capt. James Lovell Jr. and Lt. Col. William Anders at the White House January 9. They will hold a news conference at the State Department later the same day.

San Antonio Tex UPI Johnson National Aeronautics and Space Administration White House Texas White House NASA Frank Borman James A. Lovell Jr William A. Anders State Department Washington George Christian Treasury David Kennedy Lbj Ranch Kennedy Richard M. Nixon Treasury Department Congress Nixon Christian Capitol Hill

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