03 Feb 1961
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1961
Page
1
Recife Brazil AP report describes a hijack at 1 50 am on January 22 as passengers assault the bridge. The captain details a wounded officer and apprentice, gunfire on deck, and crew locked in cabins while pirates roamed the ship armed with rifles and machine guns.
In Kivu Province Lumumbist troops trapped and attacked a United Nations unit in a daylong gun battle. Heavy rebel casualties reported and at least one UN officer killed. In Tennessee a Trailways bus overturned killing two and injuring about 12 on U S 70. Lisbon has no charges against Capt Galvao for hijacking the Santa Maria. Supreme Court decision could spur a push for a natural gas bill in Congress.
New Yorkers battle sub freezings with warm hats ear muffs and scarves. Park Avenue shoppers report hunting caps fur wool and parkas dominating streetwear as public figures and workers brace for the chill. Comedian Jimmy Durante stands out with a red nose in the biting air.
The Federal Reserve Board reported December installment debts rose by 76 million, the smallest increase since October 1958. The same dispatch notes Edinburgh high court rejecting Alexander Gilchrist McBain’s bid to privately prosecute Lady Chatterley’s Lover. East Germany claimed 8.3 percent industrial growth in 1960 but faced housing, farm, and rail transport challenges.
Jefferson Parish sheriff deputies seized 15 slot machines at the home of deputy Walter C. Vickrey, a former federal immigration agent who ran for sheriff in 1959. Vickrey was repairing machines when arrested. Sheriff John G. Fitzgerald vowed a top to bottom investigation into the incident.
Actor Arthur OConnell, reported missing by friends, says he forgot he had a show last Tuesday. Located in a Washington hotel, he calls himself a refugee from the inauguration and explains he flew in for Kennedy's installation, but the parade route was snowbound and he then went to New York to see plays.
Gen. Joseph Mobutu warned that Dag Hammarskjold’s proposed army reorganization would disarm the ANC and spark war. He accused the United Nations of playing with fire, urged army control by President Kasavubu, and blamed Belgian paratroopers and arms shortages for Congo’s military weakness.
Bonnie Weisberg an 11 year old from Oak Park Michigan baked a cake for her father when a sonic boom from a Selfridge AFB jet rattled the house and flattened the cake. Lt Quenton Steele official visited the Weisbergs and a staff car delivered a three layer cake inscribed To Bonnie from the 1st Fighter Wing. Bonnie said the Air Force cannot help it if a boom sneaks out once in a while.
Cloudy cold area forecast for northeast Louisiana through Saturday with occasional rain. Tonight may drop near 28 degrees while today and tomorrow reach about 48. Thursday's high was 63 dropping to 39 with 0.23 inch of rain.
James M. Nicholson announces Housing and Home Finance Agency in Ft Worth approved financing for a $1.75 million project at Northeast Louisiana State College. Plans include two dormitories for 150 men and 150 women and a student union, with revenue bonds used. Final loan approval awaits full architectural data and reviews.
Nearly 600 passengers released after 12 harrowing days aboard the Santa Maria ended with jitters and relief in Recife Brazil. First American ashore Mrs John Dietz cried out wonderful and others recalled tense moments as couples formed and fights occurred during the voyage.
Experts on the laws of the sea say the seizure of the Portuguese cruise ship Santa Maria by anti government forces was not piracy since there is no suggestion of private gain. They cite the Geneva convention of 1958 which defines piracy as acting for private ends.
The Louisiana Department of Highways invites bids for a Bayou D Arbonne bridge on White's Ferry Road Ward 5 Ouachita Parish. Bids due February 22 at 8 a m at highway headquarters Baton Rouge with opening at 10 a m. The project seeks a new two lane crossing replacing the old single lane structure urged by Rep. Lawrence Gibbs and Rep. Mike John Jr.
A major snowstorm halted traffic across the Midwest and eastern regions, dumping up to a foot of snow with drifts to three feet. Ten weather-related deaths were reported, including three in Missouri and three in Illinois, as 160 St. Louis area schools closed and hundreds of motorists abandoned cars.
A federal Civil Rights Division official said the case remains on the books after a ten day closed meeting with government lawyers and eleven East Carroll parish residents. The suit involves coercion alleged against local businessmen and the East Carroll sheriff linked to Joseph Atlas who sought to register to vote. The defendants deny acting as a group or showing discrimination.
Monroe police seek clues to the burglary at the Louisiana Department of Revenue office at 611 North Third Street. A 300 pound safe containing about 5500 in cash and checks plus papers was stolen late Wednesday night or early Thursday after being rolled from the back door into a vehicle. Miss Emma Rogers of West Monroe found the office burglarized on Thursday.
Gold prices fell in the London free market to the lowest level since October. Dealers said the winter rush driven by U S reserves concerns is over. The price fixed this morning was 35.28 dollars per ounce, with the official U S pegged price at 35. Kennedy’s stance against dollar devaluation and NYSE comments cooled the market.
A light humor item notes that if you want to spare your kids from overhearing, pretend you are speaking to them. The quip riffs on parental chatter and misdirection in a playful tone.
In Recife Brazil marines assumed control of the Portuguese liner Santa Maria as rebel leader Henrique Galvao and his crew ashore faced disarmament. Captain Maia said saboteurs tried to cripple the ship and some attackers had Soviet trained fighters. asylum in Brazil was anticipated for Galvao after a conference with Admiral Fernandes.
Havana authorities announced a second purge in two months ousting 120 judges across Cuba including a supreme court justice and six provincial court presidents. The decree targets alleged counterrevolutionary activity and immorality while some judges seek asylum abroad.
The Kennedy children, son and daughter of the President, were due to fly from Palm Beach to Washington to move into the White House but heavy snow in Washington led to cancellation of their flight.
The Treasury will offer 6.9 billion dollars of 18 month notes at 3 percent on Monday. Proceeds will repay maturing securities due February 15. Officials cite a weak economy and gold pressures as reasons for the cash rich refinancing and to spur investment at home.
President Kennedy’s emergency extra unemployment plan could cost up to $1 billion depending on unemployment levels and state participation. House action is expected soon with bipartisan support noted, though employer opposition may arise. The plan would be funded by federal funds and repaid by higher payroll taxes with a 13 week extension to benefits.
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