Bonn Threatens End To Egypt's Economic Aid
West Germany warned it may cut off economic aid to Egypt over the planned visit of East German President Walter Ulbricht to Cairo on February 24. Israel rejected Bonn's offer of compensatory aid for arms shipments halted under UAR pressure, and Prime Minister Levi Eshkol accused Bonn of yielding to blackmail as Ulbricht’s trip stirs a broader East West dispute.
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Bonn
Egypt
Germany
West Germany
Cairo
Walter Ulbricht
Israel
U.A.R
Levi Eshkol
Jerusalem
Ludwig Erhard
Gamal Abdel Nasser
United Arab Republic
Ulbricht
East Germany
Eshkol
Nasser
East Berlin
Passman and allies press for major foreign aid changes
In Washington a split over foreign aid emerges as Rep. Otto Passman and Rep. Thomas Morgan and Sen. J. W. Fulbright join critics and supporters. Passman,投 head of the appropriations subcommittee, warns of economic peril and asks for drastic cuts while Morgan and Fulbright advocate aid principles amid congressional debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Otto E. Passman
D-La
Thomas EF. Morgan
D-Pa
J. W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Passman
Appropriations
Morgan
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Parish School Absentees High Absenteeism in Ouachita Parish
Absenteeism lingered around 10 to 12 percent in Ouachita Parish schools with a high of 18 percent at Claiborne and Lenwis. Negro schools averaged under 10 percent, one colored school at 13 percent. Monroe city system reported 8.4 percent, down from 10 to 15 percent last week.
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Ouachita Parish
Monroe
Younsters
Claiborne
Lenwis
Baton Rouge vies for Gulf South Research Institute location
Baton Rouge leaders press to house the Gulf South Research Institute near Louisiana State University. Mayor Schiro in New Orleans urged his council to back the bid as competing cities Hammond and New Iberia join the race. A governor appointed board will decide, prioritizing access to education, industry, and science facilities.
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New Orleans
Victor Schiro
U.S
Russell B. Long
Baton Rouge
Hammond
New Iberia
Gulf South Research Institute
John McKeithen
Twins Born to Mr and Mrs W T Tolar of Monroe
The Tolars of Monroe welcome twin boys Patrick Earl and Paul Lamar born recently at St Francis Hospital. They will live with brothers David and Scott at 5 Dill ingham Dr. Family notes the babies are doing well while father remains in shock.
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W. T. Tolar
Monroe
St. Francis Hospital
Patrick Earl
Paul Lamar
David
Scott
Dillingham Dr
Castro replaces old line communist with himself at Cuba Agrarian Reform Institute
Fidel Castro removes veteran leader Carlos Rafael Rodriguez from head of the Agrarian Reform Institute and takes the post himself. The move, long anticipated, lifts a younger faction within the Cuban Communist Party while Rodriguez remains in the Cabinet to tackle national economic problems. The institute allocates land to peasants and boosts agricultural output amid lagging production and a push to end vegetable rationing.
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Havana
Fidel Castro
Carlos Rafael Rodriguez
Cuba
Agrarian Reform Institute
Rodriguez
Castro
Cuban Communist Party
United Party of Socialist Revolution
Sierra Maestra
Fulgencio Batista
Communist Party
Batista
Tax collection in West Monroe near complete
West Monroe city taxes for the general fund are about 98.5 percent collected, with payments continuing at a good rate. Delinquent notices will be sent around April 1 as a final reminder. General fund payments total 94,609.69 through February 1, with 5,982.20 remaining of 100,591.89. Sewer district No. 1 has 16,092.80 paid of 17,299.24, with 1,206.44 still due. Consolidated bond taxes show 10,138.40 unpaid of 169,568.90. total paid stands at 159,430.50.
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West Monroe
Harold Hill
Hill
Nat King Cole Dies Of Cancer
Nat King Cole, renowned singer with a smoky voice, died in Santa Monica at age 45. He underwent removal of a cancerous lung tumor on January 25 after being admitted December 9 for a respiratory ailment at St. John’s Hospital. Doctors Dr. Robert Kositchek and Dr. Elmer Rigby announced the lung tumor and said engagements were cancelled to aid recovery.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Nat King Cole
St. John’s Hospital
Cole
St. John’s
Robert Kositchek
Elmer Rigby
Ta Kung Pao Warns of Expanded China War In Vietnam
The Ta Kung Pao daily warns that China will enter the Vietnam war and may reopen the Korean War if U S troops cross the 17th parallel into North Vietnam. The AP bulletin notes Beijing's stance and potential actions amid Cold War tensions.
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Hong Kong
Ta Kung Pao
Red China
U.S
Vietn Nam
Saigon Charges Red Infiltrators Total 39,000
Saigon reports infiltration by five North Vietnamese divisions since 1959 with an official estimate of 39,000 communists crossing into the South. About 65 percent, or 25,350, are squad leaders or higher, including units from forces that fought in French Indochina. One thousand are described as ordnance specialists.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
Negro Held For Murder In Shooting
Richland Parish sheriff's deputies hold 24-year-old Willie Lee Ellis of Winnsboro without bond on a murder charge after the early morning shooting death of 24-year-old James McDaniel of Winnsboro. McDaniel died at St. Francis Hospital in Monroe after an incident on New Light Road near Baskin that began with a bottle and auto exchange along Highway 15.
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Rayville
Richland Parish
Mr. McDaniel
Baskin
New Light
McDaniel
Ellis Auto
Ellis
Willie Dale
Route Five
Winnsboro
William Rigger
St. Francis Hospital
Monroe
la. Hwy. 15
Mangham
Five Americans Injured In Viet Nam Conflict Fronts
In Viet Nam fighting resumes with 27 enemy actions in the last 24 hours. Three U.S. helicopter crew members injured in a crash. two Americans wounded in clashes. Viet Cong attacks kill 16 government troops in Quang Ngai, wound 30, capture five. Seven guards killed and 12 wounded at a Quang Tin outpost. Da Nang sees anti government protests. troops fire to disperse about 2,000 demonstrators. Saigon indicators point to a new civilian government led by Dr Phan Huy Quat with Lt Gen Nguyen Khanh forming a 20 member advisory council.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
Quang Ngai
Quang Tin Province
da Nang
Thang Binh
Phan Huy Quat
Nguyen Khanh
Khanh
Military Council
Quat
Ngo Dinh Diem
Warmer Weather to Rule Two Days
The forecast calls for fair and warmer today and tonight, with partly cloudy and still warmer conditions on Tuesday. A 50-50 chance of colder air looms as a new cold front or warmer air mass may dominate, with Wednesday outlook partly cloudy and mild. Monroe highs reached 51 and overnight 29.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Monroe
Kilimanjaro Peak Is Africa's Highest Point at 19340 Feet
The tip of Kibo peak on Mount Kilimanjaro stands as Africa's highest point at 19,340 feet, according to the National Geographic Society.
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Kibo
Mount Kilimanjaro
National Geographic Society
Johnson budget under 100 billion surprises White House
President Johnson's second budget, 99.7 billion dollars for fiscal 1966, astonishes aides and insiders. The process mixed secrecy and open air strategy, with 15 task forces shaping Great Society ideas while cutting costs and targeting agency spending. Budget chief Kermit Gordon recalls the open air drafting and insistence on saving to spend where needed.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
Johnson
White House
McGeorge Bundy
Enenvica Whan Prundu Ant
Great Society
Budget Bureau
Yuletide
Texas
Kermit Gordon
Gordon
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Dean Rusk
Leona Weiss 82 Dies. Rites Set in St Louis
Mrs. Leona Weiss 82 of 1001 Park Ave. died this morning after a lengthy illness. A native of Poland, she lived with daughter Mrs. S L Silverstein. Funeral services in St Louis under Rindskopf Funeral Home. burial in Jewish cemetery. Surviving are three sons Al Weiss In mace and Adolph Weiss of Granite City IL, two brothers Harry Lilienthal St Louis and Cele Lilienthal New York, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Local arrangements by Hixson Brothers.
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Leona Weiss
Park Ave
al Weiss
California
Inmace
Adolph Weiss
Granite City
Harry Lilienthal
St. Louis
Cele Lilienthal
New York
N. Y
Monroe Clean-Up Drive launches March 7
The Monroe Beautification Board sets March 7 to start a two month anti litter campaign with school slogan contest offering 25 dollar prizes for white and colored categories. City officials chamber of commerce Jaycees and civic groups pledge support and window displays. Police report new littering ordinance prepared. council expected to act in April.
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Monroe
City Hall
John Mullins
S. A. Seegers
Fred Riser
Parish
Bob Beale
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Ira Phillips Jr
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
James C. Kelly Jr
H. W. McSherry
George Parsons
Chuckle Women's Styles Keep Design Consistent
A brief note on Chuckle brand apparel noting that while fashion trends shift, the women’s line maintains its enduring design elements and signature silhouette. The item underscores ongoing consistency in styling across seasons.
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Rene Gagnon
Associated Press
Iwo Jima
Mt. Suribachi
Pauline
Rene Jr
Kennedy Airport
Orient
Gagnon
Airlines
Bedford
Mass
Executive Branch
Absentees High
Mayor Schiro
Ehr
Twin City
Bulletin
Binh Dinh
North
Elizabeth Tuttle
el Toro
71St Regiment Armory
Hixson Brothers
News-Star— World
Kenmore
Montgomery
Philco
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