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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1961
Page
1
AP reports Harold Woodbury Parsons says a Diana statue bought by the City Art Museum of St. Louis for 56000 in 1953 was forged in a Rome studio in 1936 37 by Alceo Dossena. Museum director Naquin disputes test results while other experts questioned authenticity.
Police say Durwood L. Honey 30, Seattle motorist, was killed when William Oxly 65, Seattle, the pedestrian, shot him while attempting aid after the crash at a street intersection. Oxly was seriously injured and held on an open charge for questioning.
Philadelphia officials declined to confirm reports that Robt L Russell held in an end jail is the mystery witness who claims he saw the murder of a man linked to three charged people. Atlantic County prosecutor Augustine Repetto says more may be said later.
President Kennedy sends a personal message to Soviet Premier Khrushchev via Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson. Thompson returns to Moscow after brief Washington meetings with Secretary of State Dean Rusk to discuss Soviet American relations and seek fruitful future talks.
In Greenwood a white male about 30 years old attempted a robbery at the Bank of G drive in window. Teller Mrs. Charles Laney ducked behind the counter after passing a note demanding money. Assistant cashier J Winton Young alerted police. the robber fled down an alley.
Baton Rouge Special. A decision on the site for headquarters of Highway District No 58 was postponed. Ted Price said Ray Burgess asked for more time to study proposed locations. Representatives from eight parishes Franklin Concordia Catahoula Caldwell Texas Winn Grant and LaSalle attended.
New York high school students name Mrs James Gabrielle Woman of the Year and award Yolanda 6 a 250 education fund and a life size doll for standing against a white boycott at an integrated New Orleans school. A scroll is sent to New Orleans officials.
The State Civil Service Commission examined Gardner's transfer from Gilbert to Thibodaux amid disputes with Sen. J. C. Ginasly and Sen. Gilbert. Testimony described a hotel lobby fight involving Gardner and Gilbert, with both claiming the other struck first. Witnesses noted complaints about Gardner in politics and his perceived entanglements during campaigning.
A B47 refueling accident at night left four SAC crewmen dead and the navigator alive after bailing out from 7000 feet. The KC97 tanker safely returned to Columbus base while Lt. Herman L. Crawford, 25, parachuted to land and was rescued at Ft. Knox. The crash occurred near Horse Cave Kentucky with the crew from Columbus, Ohio, aboard.
The Chit Chat Contiened rem Page Ons group will screen a color movie and provide refreshments.
The narrative recalls George Washington's tumultuous early years during the revolution. It notes his election win and a celebrated birthday, his Delaware crossing leading to Trenton and Princeton victories, plus ongoing turmoil with generals, supplies, and critics like John Adams.
Lee Rhinehart 74 died Wednesday morning in a local hospital after a short illness. He lived in Charleyville near Alto and was a retired farmer. Funeral services planned at Calvary Baptist Church near Alto at 2 p.m. Thursday with burial at Hewitt Cemetery under Hixson Brothers Funeral Home direction. The body to lie in state at the Rhinehart Road residence six miles from Alto until services. Survivors include his widow Rosa Emmie Sheppard Rhinehart and four daughters with spouses in Delhi Shreveport Grand Prairie Archibald. pallbearers listed.
In New York court records and industry reports, major carriers including American Airlines Pan American World Airways Trans World Airlines Western Airlines and United Airlines faced widespread disruptions. Workers push for bargaining leverage and a potential work stoppage, leaving service at minimal levels.
Hannover police search for a man calling himself Dr Hartung from the Public Health Office who deceived women by telephone into stripping to the waist and performing exercises. He asked for a heartbeat check and warned of X-ray checks, leaving victims embarrassed and reporting the hoax to authorities.
W M today called for community aid to reduce gunfire and injuries as an unusual spike in rifle and blow gun related incidents prompts warning. The mayor warned trespassers and unlawful firing near levee areas along Island Drive could lead to legal action and nuisance claims.
Baton Rouge law enforcement investigates a partially burned cross found on the Louisiana State University campus. Officials say pranksters likely placed a cross on Park Boulevard with the inscription Feb 17 World Day of Prayer, then moved and ignited it on Sunday.
Jobe Snyder, 38, described as a bank employee, returned to a Savings and Loan and robbed it after claiming he needed cash for groceries and medical bills. He said his wife was ill and denied planning the crime, explaining the money was not for him. He was held on a $20,609 bond.
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