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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1962
Page
1
A presidential commission urged unions to grant railroads wide leeway to modernize and cut parts of the workforce. It proposed partial pay for displaced workers up to three years and retraining, while noting union dissent could trigger a strike and industry backlash.
Albert J. Emke a 52 year old former Homestead president is free on 25000 bail after being charged with conspiring to murder a witness in a federal embezzlement case He surrendered Tuesday with attorneys claiming he will be cleared Two men D Amico and Mandera jailed on extortion counts and linked to the alleged plot Vincent the witness reported the scheme Police say the embezzlements date to 1956 related to Hibernia Homestead and Savings Association.
Washington AP Kennedy prepares to decide on resuming atmospheric nuclear tests by month end as Soviet tests prompted a reconsideration. White House declines to confirm verdict while sources say no final decision yet. Kennedy has ordered studies and promised a detailed public briefing before any action.
Ship operators filed 42 complaints against Mississippi River pilots in New Orleans, with 33 alleging delays by the Crescent River Port Pilots Association. Operators say delays cost about $100 per hour. Gov. Jimmie H. Davis has ordered 18 investigations, none completed after up to six months.
Monroe officials study financing options for a sewerage treatment plant. Two engineering firms, High and Neel and Black and Weedh, conduct preliminary work as Mayor W L Jack Howard weighs whether to apply for a federal loan or absorb costs. Council to decide after initial findings.
Jim Williams general manager of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce will address the Future Farmers of America on March 10 at Northeast State College. He will speak on You and the American Way of Life. The Northeast Louisiana State College Band will travel to New Orleans Monday.
The U S Supreme Court ruled segregation in travel facilities unconstitutional but many Southern cities still resist integration. Breach of the peace statutes are used to defend segregated waiting rooms, with mixed judicial outcomes in Mississippi and Alabama cases involving the Freedom Riders.
In a congressional testimony John H. Glenn Jr. stated he has reconciled with God and has no worries about the afterlife, addressing long held public suspicions.
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee approved President Kennedy's nomination of U.S. District Judge J Skelly Wright of Louisiana to be a U S circuit judge for the District of Columbia.
Washington AP reports a special board of inquiry finished questioning U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers. High government sources say Powers may testify before congressional committees and attend a news conference within a few days.
Sen. A. S. Mike Monroney of Oklahoma urged today that the Civil Aeronautics Board study flag stop air service for the nation's small communities.
A historic cold wave in north central and east Texas caused extensive damage to peach and plum crops, with potential further harm to citrus and vegetables in the Rio Grande Valley tonight. University agriculture officials warn losses may rise as temperatures stay near record lows.
Heavy winter floods sweeping eastern Kentucky and neighboring states triggered road closures, evacuations, and at least one death. Floodwaters isolated communities in Kentucky and West Virginia, with thousands of acres inundated and property losses likely in the millions as schools closed and rivers rose above flood stage.
Nine tuna fishermen from the Monarch went down near Clipperton Island and have lived on coconuts pigs and tuna for 22 days. A Mexican vessel Fanita located them and a Navy destroyer USS Robison is en route to assist. Coast Guard notes the island is narrow with heavy breakers and coral reefs complicating an escape.
The Algerian rebel parliament authorized the rebel government to continue negotiations with France toward a ceasefire ending the 72 year Algerian rebellion. Information minister Mohammed Yazid said the state would conduct the "ultimate phase" of talks, likely yielding one more round before a cease-fire.
Washington AP astronauts tell Congress Glenn's orbital flight proves star navigation possible for future space sailors. Glenn, Shepard, Grissom testify amid applause as they outline using daylight stars for celestial fixes on the way to the moon. They urge strong education as base for young people's space careers.
Ray Dugas a 26 year old Louisiana fugitive was in custody in California today serving a six year sentence for burglary. Alameda County detectives arrested him Tuesday after he escaped when a prison guard took him to his Louisiana home for his mother's funeral. He said he came to Oakland to see his sister Hilda McKenna and was traced to Oakland after a telephone call to another Louisiana sister.
A soldier leaving an army base joked to a comrade that his eight hour pass proves it is love at first sight. The remark reflects light humor in a brief military moment.
A freight car leaped tracks and collided with the Pennsylvania Limited No. 55 near Thompsontown. Twelve people were injured, including a severely hurt engineer. 13 freight cars derailed and liquid ammonia tanker cars were involved.
Baton Rouge AP report says Public Affairs Research Council president urged a $250000 statewide survey on high school excellence after presenting evidence that Louisiana students lag national averages. He cited college entrance test results and large numbers needing remedial English and math at LSU and USL.
The Monroe area faces a much colder spell with clouds through Thursday and a possible freeze tonight. Low near 26 with a 48 high, light snow observed in Del hi, and concern for budding fruit trees and vegetation if frost occurs.
In Lomax Illinois four teenagers were killed and two injured when their car went through a lowered crossing gate and hit a slow moving Toledo Peoria Western freight train. The victims were Dennis Seebold 16 Sarah Sue Tate 16 Marilyn Rettig 14 and Paula Van Hyning 15 identified by state police. The crash occurred after the gate failed to stop the vehicle as it crossed two tracks and struck the third car of the train as warning signals flashed.
A military friend warns that space weapons could be developed for a few billion dollars and be ready by 1970 to 1973. He argues Russia will pursue them despite any peace treaty, risking U.S. defenselessness and potential surrender. An antidote is accelerated development of space defense systems.
The Air Force disclosed that at least nine U2 high altitude jets operated domestically for research have been lost in crashes. This tally excludes Powers’s 1960 flight and CIA aircraft. The inquiry notes Powers’s Moscow test and Khrushchev’s missile claim as context for the era’s risks.
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