Glad You Asked That Hy Gardner column Q and A
Clarifies Vietnam draftee assignment levels and reasons. Notes about Noel Harrison living in a tent while touring, and answers on Martha Washington franking rights and Hedy Lamarr lawsuit outcomes. Includes reader questions on Muggs the chimp, Anne Widmark, Paul Newman family, and Tony Curtis quotes.
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Hy Gardner
Vietnam
Helen Hayes
Myrna Loy
Sylvia Sidney
Mildred Natwick
Rosalind K
Oakland. A
General Hospital
Steve Hardy
Detective Hallam
Hollywood
John Beradino
Noel Harrison
Priscilla D
Denver
Noel
Donald R
Oklahoma City
Martha Washington
Hedy Lamarr
D. Pendleton
Cincinnati
Miss Lamarr
Donald Ross Blyth
Blythe
Dave Garroway
J. Fred Muggs
Estelle D
Detroit
Muggs
Audeville
George Jessel
Tiny Tim
Fred
Polly Garfein
Brooklyn
Anne Widmark
Sandy Koufax
Richard Widmark
Florence M
Shreveport
Marty Milner
George Maharis
Greg Garrison
Emily W
Houston
Paul Newmans
Joanne Woodward
Darlene T
Seattle
Tony Curtis
the Persuaders
Bronx
Kearney Anderson
Miami
Army
Nike
Victory
Monroe News-Star
P.O
Chicago
Gardner
Watson Re elected Louisiana Democratic Chairman Amid Controversy
Arthur C. Watson of Natchitoches was re elected chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee by acclamation. He denied reports of pressuring Edwin Edwards to back him or threaten to support Republican David Treen, saying no deal or discussion occurred and he never supported a Republican candidate.
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Natchitoches
Arthur C. Watson
Democratic State Central Committee
Edwin Edwards
David Treen
Edwards
Watson
Bennet
Mary Johnston
Treen
Louisiana
J D. DeBlieux
Baton Rouge
Perez
Miami
National Democratic Committee
Monroe Chief Defends Police Amid Russell Whitewash Claims
Monroe Police Chief James C. Kelly Jr. rebutted NAACP leader Rev. John L. Russell, accusing him of whitewash and vandalizing community concerns. Kelly blasted Russell’s charges about the school issues and warned the public to distrust his “ridiculous” statements while pledging to defend order and rights for all.
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Monroe
James C. Kelly Jr
NAACP
John L. Russell
Kelly
Russell
Rev
W. L
Jack” Howard
John Russell
Monroe Civic Center
Rev. Russell
Partment
Demos Unopposed For Feb 1 Test Are Commissioned
About 45 officials received commissions after Democratic primaries, as no Republican or write in opposition existed for the Feb 1 general election. Notable names include Corkey Marvin as district attorney in the 26th Judicial District and several judges in the 4th District, all unopposed or newly created seats. A stack of commissions awaits the governor's signature.
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News-Star Capital Bureau
Baton Rouge
Charles A. “Corkey"’ Marvin
Minden
26Th Judicial District
John Benton
John McKeithen
Louis Pagent
Holmes M. Mouser
Columbia
Lewis R. Sleeth
Jena
28Th Judicial District
Mouser
John F. Fant
Shreveport
Fred Fudickar Jr
Albin P. Lassiter
James L. Dennis
Johnnie Carl Parkerson
Monroe
Edwards Happy Lyons In Race
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Edwin Edwards said he was glad Hall M. Lyons of Lafayette the American Party candidate remained in the race Edwards noted Lyons could draw votes that might have gone to Republican David Treen and urged party unity to elect all Democrats in February.
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New Orleans
Edwin Edwards
Hall M. Lyons
Lafayette
Edwards
Lyons
David Treen
Metairie
Hall Lyons
South Louisiana
Dave Treen
John McKeithen
Chariton H. Lyons Sr
Albert Sanders Named New Manager at Olinkraft
Marvin L. Smith announces Albert W. Sanders as the new manager of labor relations for Olinkraft Inc. Sanders, previously a supervisor at the Pasade na Texas plant of the chemicals division, is a Norphlet Arkansas native with LSU business admin training. He is married to Gertrude Kirkwood of Zachary with two daughters, Shelly and Jo. the family lives at 413 Arlington Place, West Monroe.
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Olinkraft, Inc
Marvin L. Smith
Albert W. Sanders
Pasadena, Tex
Chemicals
Olin Corporation
Sanders
Norphlet
Ark
LSU
Gertrude Kirkwood
Zachary
Shelly
Arlington Place
West Monroe
New School Board Takes Oath in Ouachita Parish
The Ouachita Parish School Board members were sworn in during a brief ceremony in Clerk of Court Bill Downey’s office. Attending were Roy C. Brooks District A Bill De Moss District B Clem Toston Jr District D James T Lee District E and Dr F Henry Hammonds District F. Mrs Marie Louise Snelling District C was absent out of state.
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Ouachita Parish
Bill Downey
Roy C. Brooks
Bill DeMoss
Clem Toston, Jr
James T. Lee
F. Henry Hammonds
Marie Louise Snelling
Gloria P. Myles
Grambling College
James D. Thrasher
NLU
Joe Ella Burton
Clark Elementary
Salle Snapp
Ruby Taylor
Louisiana Department of Welfare
Head Start Staff to Attend Training Workshop in Monroe
The Ouachita Multi-Purpose Community Action Program heads a year round Head Start workshop to prep for the January 10 opening of a nine month program for 120 preschoolers. The 20 staff members will meet January 5–6 with consultants, then travel to Shreveport for an acquaint visit to its Head Start program.
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Ouachita
Shreveport
CAP
Ruby Walker
P. Rayfield Brown
Brown
S. 22Nd
Calypso Streets
Monroe
Richwood
Parth
Pole traps target British birds of prey in illegal campaign
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds in Britain launches action against illegal pole traps that trap birds on perches. Traps injure golden eagles, kestrels, and owls, with a spokesman signaling legal action against trap setters and poisoners.
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London
Royal Society For the Protection of Birds
Britain
Birds of Prey
Owls
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Tents
Lewis W. Eaton
Eaton
Democratic Party
Lassiter
Fudickar
Dennis
McKeithen
Parkerson
Robert Kostelka
Secretary of State
Albert Sanders
Olinkraft
Tration At & Am
Agency
Catherine Vaughn
Northeast Louisiana University
Leslye Thomas
Quachita Parish
James P Edwards
NSU
Terrce Cyrus
Corinthians
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