Violence at Santo Domingo Palace Sparks Fatal Demonstration
Police fired on students outside the National Palace in Santo Domingo, killing two teens and wounding eight as clashes erupted in the capital. The incident followed protests over university funding amid reports of armed youths and a disrupted anti-US mood, with Inter-American Peace Force observers present but taking no action.
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National Palace
Boa
University of Santo Domingo
Yanukees
American Flag and Began To Burn Av Namihitars
Solons Consider Special Session to Redistrict
Baton Rouge lawmakers debate a special meeting to reapportion legislative districts before the regular session. Governor Reeves asks for unity while rural areas fear unfair representation as judges mandate reapportionment.
North Seventh Street widening contract approved in Monroe
Louisiana Board of Highways authorized a contract for engineering design and plans to widen North Seventh Street in Monroe from US 80 to Arkansas Road to four lanes. The private firm S. Wuev and James Moore will oversee, expediting construction with fewer utilities to relocate, while other related projects in West Monroe proceed.
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de- Sten
West Monroe
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Monroe
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VV. Moore
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Rouge
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Biton Rouge
Wells Road
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Hishwas
Fess
Stella Street
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Paver Bridge Authority
Texans Flee Flash Floods After Storm
Gainesville in northern Texas faced heavy flooding after storms. up to 100 homes inundated, 50 evacuated, public schools closed, and a Dallas Red Cross unit aiding recovery. Fort Worth endured strong winds near 100 mph with power outages and structural damage across the city.
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Fort Worth
Red Cross
Dallas
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Corse
Strategic Air Command
Carswell Air Force Base
Air Force
Carswell
Howland
Paris
Bfowland
89 Americans Are Killed In Week's Time
Saigon reports Allied forces killed 1 541 Viet Cong last week amid heavy coastal region fighting that cost 89 American lives in the period ending Saturday. Wounded and missing totaled 507, while 15 big-scale operations occurred.
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Upi
la Drang
U.S
U.S. Army
1St Air Cavalry
Bone Son
Saron
An Lae
Viet Nam War Funds Approved Debate on Costs
The Senate debated funding for the Viet Nam war with measures aimed at authorizing billions for continued operations. Key figures Hachard Bo Ktssell and others opposed the plan, arguing over policy provisions and government funding when the measure reached the Senate floor.
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Senate
Sen Hachard Bo Ktssell
Gia
Ccad
He Weottiel Vicorote Ds
Twin Cities Chit Chat Oddities and Family Snippets
Fragmentary local column notes playful anecdotes about families in a city setting. Mentions include a teacher, fathers and children, poetry, and a person identified as Mae Ascott, with scattered references to local social life. The text is garbled and lacks complete context.
Train fire injures many aboard in London bound rush
A fire erupted on a train bound for St Pancras in London injuring over 30 passengers. Some jumped to safety as the coach filled with smoke. the train carried between 650 and 700 people before the blaze was contained.
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RADLE
LBJ Milk Subsidy Cut Sparks Senate Clash
Critics of President Johnsons proposed school milk subsidy cut press their case as Congress weighs reducing support for milk programs. Senators and dairy groups warn of higher costs for schools and families, while defenders argue the budget demands tighter controls and reallocation of funds.
Mrs L G Hughes Dies Funeral Slated Thursday
Mrs L G Hughes native of Delhi dies after years in Monroe. Funeral Thursday at 6 pm at Presby Church Monroe with Pastor Brown officiating. Burial at River Crew cemetery under Madhearn Funeral Home direction. Survived by son Graham Hughes, daughter Mrs Nedson, five grandchildren, and brother Clarence Wathen. Donations to sanctuary band of Monroe’s Barret Presbyterian Church.
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Barta
Crewe
Madhearn Funeral Home
Phuridas More Attiohes
Bennie Wathen Johnston
Delhi
Monroe
Vonroe
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Alorroe
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Fachson Maps
Nedson
Abell
Clarence Wathen
Killidora
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Showers Move Into Area Today Weather Outlook
Weather forecast notes showers moving into the area with brisk winds. Temperatures expected to reach 68 to 72 degrees Thursday with overnight low around 63 and similar highs and lows forecast for the following day.
Johnson Returns to White House Pledges Strong Viet Nam Effort
President Lyndon Johnson arrived back in Washington from Hawaii and outlined a stronger U S effort in South Vietnam, promising persistence in both war and peace. He met with top officials and South Vietnamese leaders, praising Westmoreland and signaling continued campaigns as Humphrey briefed on the trip.
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Monroe Chamber to unveil long range master plan open house
Monroe Chamber of Commerce will reveal its long range master plan during an open house at the new 1020 S Grand headquarters. James S Williams says 900 members and the public are invited to tour the upgraded facility with 16 functional units and space to grow as the city expands.
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Monroe Chamber of Commerce
James S
Dim) Williams
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Jo Aim
Virginia Hotel
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Williams
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Chambers
City Planning Commission
Joe S. Washburn
Assessors to Convene on Property Tax Plan in Baton Rouge
Bastrop La CAPT report says Morehouse Parish assessor John Madison Smith president of the Lowstana Assessors Association calls a meeting of the assessors committee next Monday in Baton Rouge to review a property tax equalization plan proposed by a special advisory committee. He warns the matter demands extreme caution and says he cabled the meeting request at the earliest possible date.
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Morehouse Parish
John Madison Smith
Lowstana Assessors Association
Baton Rouge
Smith
Chuckle Oldtimer Reflects On Babysitter Era Term
A lighthearted note recalls a time when a babysitter was simply called a mother and how language and roles shift with decades. The casual reminiscence highlights the changing slang and expectations around caregiving within families.
Work Resumes After Civic Center Dispute
Construction at Monroe Plaza Civic Center and Government Center resumes after a tentative contract deal between the Associated General Contractors and the Building Trades. About 50 workers return to sites near Northeast Louisiana State College as talks continue to a new agreement ahead of a mid year opening.
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Louisiana State College
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AGC
Monroe
Monroe Major
Morse blocks vote on Vaughn nomination by Senate Foreign Relations
Senator Morse delays approval of Jack Hood Vaughn as Peace Corps director, citing policy disputes and South American concerns. The nomination hearing with Senate Foreign Relations ends in 99 minutes as chairman Fulbright signals a possible Thursday vote.
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Forei Relations Committee
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Peace Corps
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