Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Desegregation Law
The U S Supreme Court ruled Louisiana Act 2 unconstitutional, labeling it a transparent artifice to deny Negroes their right to desegregated public schools. The decision affirms a lower court finding that the local option law conflicted with the Constitution and desegregation orders.
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Fifth District Republicans Convene Friday to elect delegates
Fifth District Republicans will meet Friday at 4 p.m. in the City Hall courtroom to elect delegates to the state convention in Shreveport. Chairman Donald B. Fiske of Oak Grove said the gathering will adopt a statement of principles opposing Democratic welfare state policies and outlining conservative goals for Louisiana and the nation.
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Louisiana
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Ohio Criminal On Most Wanted
Harry Robert Grove Jr. , a veteran Ohio criminal who frequents night clubs and burlesque shows, was added to the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. He has been hunted since December 1960 after jumping bail on a Toledo meat market robbery case. His criminal record dates back to 1940 at age 12 with multiple arrests before age 16.
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UPI
Harry Robert Grove Jr
Ohio
FBI
Grove
Toledo
French Make Claim on Algerian Cease Fire Pact
Paris reports a cease-fire accord with Algerian rebels as reached by French officials. Rebels, returning to Tunis, deny finalizing any peace agreement and say talks have not ended. Saad Dahlab and Belkacem Krim comment on progress and potential resumption of talks.
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UPI
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Jury Selection Begins On Loyal Zeigler Trial
Eight of twelve jurors were chosen by noon in the Loyal Zeigler murder trial in Fourth District Court. Judge Jesse Heard presides as defense and prosecution argue over insanity plea and possible death penalty for the Sept 13 1956 slaying of Myrtie Mae Mills in Gladewater Texas.
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Gladewater
Texas
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Monroe
Noise Makers Held Under Leash Law
In Costa Mesa California a Canadian goose and four wild ducks were picked up by the Humane Society after complaints about honking. The goose was freed after attorney Ramon Poitevin argued detention violated the Migratory Bird Act, while the four ducks remain jailed. A sympathizer calls it a fowl blow.
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Kennedy's World Tour Sparks White House Speculation
AP reports that Attorney General Robert Kennedy's overseas trip fuels talk he may move toward expanded influence in the White House. Republicans view his travels as potential preparation for a 1968 presidential bid or a de facto secretary of state role, scrutinizing every public remark.
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Mexico
Allied aircraft press Soviet lines over Berlin corridor
AP dispatches report Allied aircraft moving through the north corridor from Berlin to counter renewed Soviet pressure on vital air lanes. Paris notes de Gaulle calls for nuclear disarmament and delivery control. Los Angeles endures a wind driven rain flood shutting highways. Milan reports a dog named Lance may have sentence commuted amid psychiatrists findings. Leopoldville covers Elizabeth Thring consulting an American lawyer over detention after the slain attaché incident.
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Los Angeles
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Leopoldville, the Congo
Elizabeth Thring
James Barton dies at 71 after heart attack
Actor James E. Barton famed for his long tenure as Jetter Lester on Tobacco Road died at Nassau Hospital in Mineola after suffering a heart attack.
Anti segregation protests cited as top Louisiana law issue
New Orleans based report quotes Jared H. Rankin president of the Louisiana Municipal Police Officers Association saying anti segregation demonstrations have become the foremost law enforcement problem in Louisiana ahead of traffic concerns. The comment was delivered on Sunday.
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UPI
Louisiana
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Louisiana Municipal Police Officers Association
Twenty Bowman strikers arrested over interstate violence
Twenty strikers linked to the Birmingham Local 612 violence case were arrested in Alabama and Georgia on charges of conspiring to interfere with interstate commerce by shooting at Bowman Transportation Co. drivers and trucks. The three count indictment named local president George Samuel Webb and 19 others. FBI gathered evidence. shootings spanned Dec 3 to Jan 18, including a Bowman employee’s home in Gadsden.
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Bowman Transportation Co
Gadsden
Ala
Alabama
Georgia
Birmingham Teamsters Union
Byron R. White
U.S. District Court
Birmingham
George Samuel Webb
White
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Bowman
Weather outlook shows pleasant, cooler spell ahead
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies through tomorrow with highs of 54 to 58 today and 58 to 62 tomorrow. Tonight's low 34 to 38. Yesterday reached 69 with a morning low of 40. Sunset at 5:57 pm today, sunrise tomorrow at 6:46 am.
Elizabeth Taylor Leaves Rome Hospital Denying Affair Rumors
Elizabeth Taylor recovered from what doctors called food poisoning and left Salvatore Mundi hospital in Rome with husband Eddie Fisher. Richard Burton, named in rumors of an affair, said he and Taylor are simply friends and denied any involvement.
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Richard Pennington
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Chamber Blasts Urban Proposal from U S Chamber President
Richard Wagner of the U S Chamber of Commerce called the federal department of urban affairs a new web of Washington bureaucracy. He warned that local leaders would be trapped by subsidies and federal aid, and urged mayoral input before endorsing shifting community development to Washington.
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Wise Burglar Note Delivers Beer Quip At Chattanooga Safe
Burglars missing only one of seven Chattanooga businesses left a note on the safe reading Attention burglars no money inside. Attached is 25 cents for a bottle of beer. Estimated loot about 400 dollars from the others.
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State Level LMA to discuss urban renewal at convention
The Louisiana Municipal Association will consider a state urban renewal bill at its March New Orleans convention March 8 to 10. Mayor Jack Christian supports bringing the measure before the Legislature when regular session opens in May.
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W. L
Jack) Howard
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Washington
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Alexandria
George Bowden
Louisiana
Khrushchev’s Wife Appeals for US Peace Understanding
Nina Khrushchev, wife of the Soviet premier, used a nine minute short wave broadcast to North America urging American women to back a summit on disarmament. She said the Soviet Union will not start a war and called for deep ocean disposal of atom bombs.
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UPI
Nikita S. Khrushchev
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North America
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Khrushchev
Nina
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Today's Chuckle on Married Perceptions and Humor
A lighthearted quip contrasts a man’s self view before marriage with his wife’s after marriage insight. The joke plays on common stereotypes of wedded life and comic misperceptions.
Orleans Officer Killed In Wreck
A New Orleans policeman Patrolman Edgar J. Rodrigue, 33, died in a head on crash in Jefferson Parish. His wife, 30, was hospitalized with internal injuries and pelvis damage. Bill Levatina Jr., 17, driving the other car, faced charges of negligent homicide and reckless operation after the collision.
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Jefferson Parish
Edgar J. Rodrigue
Rodrigue
Bill Levatina Jr
Levatina
Long argues those opposing social programs often benefit from them
Senator Russell Long says criticism of socialism in the United States masks support when programs aid the public. He cites constituents asking him to vote against farm and elder care measures, yet requesting details on government funding for big firms to expand.
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Russell B. Long
D-La
United States
Long
Louisiana
Kennedy seeks power to trigger public works up to 2 billion
President Kennedy sent Congress legislation to grant standby authority for up to 2 billion in public works in early economic slumps. The plan would speed federal projects and provide state grants and loans to activate high priority improvements without waiting for congressional action, and is part of a broader anti recession package described as more prompt and flexible.
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Kennedy
Congress
Rafter
Hopes Rise For Orbit Shot Tuesday At Cape Canaveral
Cape Canaveral officials report improved Atlantic recovery conditions as John Glenn prepares for a planned Tuesday launch. The precount is done, both Atlas booster and Friendship 7 are ready, with a 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. window but possible cloud delays from a front. Spokesman Lt. Col. John Powers says odds favor a launch, at least 60-40.
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John H. Glenn Jr
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Atlas
Florida
Cape Area
John A. Powers
Electric guitar in excellent condition for sale
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