Five Killed and 96 Wounded in New Panama Clash
Panamanians and U S troops clashed on the border of the Canal Zone with five Panamanians killed and 96 wounded amid a toll in the fighting rising to 15 dead and three American soldiers. U S soldiers suffered 34 wounds as Panamanian casualties rose to 190 with seven dead. Panama cut relations with the United States accusing it of aggression after Panamanian students attempted to plant their nation’s flag while U S officials had raised the American banner. President Johnson was briefed and spoke with Panama’s President Roberto Chiari.
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Soviets Seek Western Credit for Chemical Industry
Washington AP CIA says Kremlin seeks large Western chemical machinery on long term credit to avoid hindering arms production. CIA notes Soviet economy in trouble and Khrushchev aims to expand chemical industry with $2 billion in Western imports and $46 billion total investment.
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JUNO President Sues Teachers
NEW ORLEANS AP The president of a money troubled private school filed suit against 23 teachers who sought back salaries. James W. Spencer II asked 955,624 damages claiming the teachers conspired to force JUNO to close. The teachers obtained a writ of attachment for 9,200 dollars in back pay.
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Democratic contest nears end in Louisiana governor race
McKeithen and Morrison clash in the second Democratic primary as voters prepare for a record turnout. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. in a bitter campaign finale with McKeithen, 45, a Public Service Commissioner, facing Morrison, 51, former New Orleans mayor and ex-Earl Long floor leader.
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Tarpley Hospitalized in West Monroe Glenwood
John Ann Tarpley is hospitalized at Glenwood hospital in West Monroe. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Tarpley of 506 Shore Dr. in Monroe and is able to receive visitors.
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Cast for Once Upon a Mattress in full rehearsal
The Little Theater at Strauss Playhouse on Lamy Lane lists a 30 member cast for Once Upon a Mattress with Richard Clark noting the ensemble is nearly complete and only a few minor roles remain to be filled.
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Morrison Leads In Louisiana Gubernatorial Race
Morrison, seeking a Louisiana governorship, led a field of 10 candidates on Dec. 7 with over 140,000 votes, while McKeithen campaigned for a year and later voted as results arrived. The race narrows as McKeithen attacks Morrison. Almost 80 percent of voters live near Alexandria where the Cajuns begin.
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Young criminals captured after police chase in Louisiana
In RACELAND Louisiana a 17 year old mental patient Thomas Lewues described as very dangerous by a state hospital doctor and his 18 year old companion Gary Collins were captured in a roadside ditch after a high speed chase. They had stolen two cars in New Orleans and tried to force a police car off the road before fleeing. Police fired. no injuries reported. Both were booked on car theft. Lewies was the last of four escapees from a Jackson hospital breakout prior to capture.
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Old Timers Cool Civil Rights Clash On Sex Joke Rich Hearing
Two veteran lawmakers Howard W. Smith and Emmanuel Celler led a five hour session on a sweeping civil rights bill with humor and sharp contrast. Celler, 75, supports strong federal anti discrimination measures while Smith, 80, opposes, yet both kept the debate lively with a notorious sex quip and memories of past battles. The hearing continued with Celler slated to return and further questions on the bill, as Smith insisted no delay.
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Peace talk under way to ease Panama Canal crisis
President Johnson spoke by phone with Panama’s Roberto Chiari to press for a peaceful settlement as fighting between Panamanians and U.S. forces continued in the Canal Zone. A U.S. delegation led by Thomas Mann heads to the zone to meet Chiari and restore order under Gen. O’Meara’s directive.
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Goldwater calls for Senate probe on missile reliability
Senator Barry Goldwater urged the Senate Preparedness subcommittee to investigate the dependability of U S intercontinental missiles. He stated his concern at a New Hampshire campaign event, while Defense Secretary McNamara condemned the claim as misleading and harmful to national security.
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Good Voting Day Forecast
A favorable voting day is forecast with partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures. Highs are expected from the mid to upper 60s with a risk of showers late in the day and variable winds 5 to 15 mph shifting southerly.
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Chuckle Quote About Credit and Buying Things
A witty line notes that giving a man credit for anything today leads him to buy it. The remark plays on skepticism toward dependency and consumer habits with a light, humorous sting.
Multiple Global News Briefs From AP Dispatches
In Ca Mau a U S Army plane crash killed two Vietnamese civilians and injured seven. In Miami exiled planters estimate Cuba will harvest its smallest sugar crop in 21 years this year. In Washington Igor Cassini former New York Society columnist was fined £10 000 and placed on probation for six months for failing to register as a Dominican Republic agent. In New Orleans State Sen Laurence Eustis Jr said he will seek to reverse last year’s changes to retirement benefits. In Montgomery a Negro attorney who sought faster desegregation in Macon County schools has withdrawn his request. Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon convened a briefing on the Panama crisis. The Organization of American States scheduled an emergency meeting at 4 p m to discuss the Panamanian crisis.
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Panamanian envoy accuses U S of aggression
Aquilino Boyd Panamanian U N ambassador charges the United States with aggression after arriving at JFK. He says Panama will appeal to the United Nations and OAS and calls for four actions including stopping rioting and apologizing, comparing American actions to Birmingham police brutality.
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