Oakland Mother of the Year and Daughter Slain
Mary Elizabeth Martin, 43, Oakland's 1963 mother of the year, and her 18-year-old daughter Carolyn were found dead in their 12 room home. Both were strangled and sexually assaulted, hands bound, feet raised, and an ash tray bloody near Mrs. Martin's head. Susan, 17, found them after returning from school. Police noted no forced entry and seek autopsy results.
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Oakland
Calif
Mary Elizabeth Martin
James Bratton
Susan
Carolyn
Chico State College
Bratton
Martin
Mary E. Martin
Oakland Junior Chamber of Commerce
Frank H. Martin
Felix Chialvo
Eft
William Jamison
The
Park Commission
Indians Make Colorful Pitch For U S Aid
Washington AP report notes the National Congress of American Indians citing a rising population and severe poverty among Indians. Executive Director Brunette cites unemployment at 49 percent and low life expectancy while urging federal focus in Johnson's war on pockets of poverty. Indians call for credit to develop their land and access to education.
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Washington
National Congress of American Indians
White House
Johnson
Congress
Robert Brunette
Brunette
Britain
Winston Churchill
Montana
Alex la Forge
Indictments Over Weight Loss Pills Prompt Ad Firm Case
New York AP Manhattan advertising firm Eastor Hilton Chesley Clifford and Atherton along with Drug Research Corp New Drug Institute and leaders faced 58 counts for fraud in a multimillion dollar TV print and magazine campaign promoting Regimen tablets. Prosecutors allege falsified medical tests and rigged weight loss claims. Four million boxes sold in six years for 16 million dollars. Conviction could bring heavy fines and impact Madison Avenue copywriting liability standards.
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NEW York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Eastor, Hilton, Chesley, Clifford and Atherton, Inc
Asst
U.S
Martin R. Polmer
Madison Avenue
Drug Research Corp
John Andreadis
Saul Miklean
New Drug Institute
Arthur D. Herrick
Rogers Called Before Jury in SCEF Probe
New Orleans UPI report says attorney Jack Rogers appeared before the Orleans Parish Grand Jury regarding the Southern Conference Educational Fund. SCEF, pro integration group raided last year by the Louisiana Legislative Committee, had offices and homes searched. Dom Dombrowski and two attorneys were arrested. files seized and later returned, with membership lists retained.
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New Orleans
UPI
Jack Rogers
Council
Louisiana Legislative Committee On
Orleans Parish
Southern Conference Educational Fund
SCEF
Legislative Committee
James Dombrowski
Mississippi
James Eastland
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
Dombrowski
Al Hirt Jazz Concert Promoted By March of Dimes
The March of Dimes drive sponsors jazz great Al Hirt in a Neville High School concert at 8 p.m. Tickets are 2.50, 3.50, and 1.50 for students, with children under eight admitted free. Tickets available at the door or by calling FA 2-6027. The Northeast Louisiana Shrine Club also holds its annual election and officer installation at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Shrine club house on Cheniere Lake. Fred W. Hoffman, potentate of El Karubah Temple, is among dignitaries expected.
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al Hirt
Neville High School
Northeast Louisiana
Shrine Club
Cheniere Lake
Fred W. Hoffman
el Karubah Temple
Freedom Dash Ends Quickly For Convict
A convicted murderer escaped from custody in Oklahoma City, abducting six people, stealing four cars, and robbing a store. Howard O. Lowery, 25, led a 100 mph chase before being captured five hours later by a state trooper. He seized a taxi, forced the driver and a physician to assist, and stole money and clothing during the rampage. Mary Jane Wright was nearby at the time.
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Oklahoma City
Howard
Lowery
John Eddileman
Watonga
Blaine County
State Penitentiary
McAlester
University Hospital
S. L. Koontz
Koontz
William McCoy
Mary Jane Wright
Nature's Chuckle Highlights Anatomy Oddities
A humorous note observes how nature can misplace bones, joking that sometimes all the bones end up in the head while the back remains unbony. The quip Playfully ponders biology with a wink at life’s quirks.
Deaf mute dies after tavern holdup shooting
In Buffalo police charged a 23 year old woman Miss Anita Farrow and a lookout Robert Hayes in a downtown tavern robbery that left deaf mute Johnkins 35 mortally wounded. The pair allegedly forced patrons to lie down and fled after a shootout with bartender Ignatius Giambrone 37.
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Buffalo
N.Y
John Johnkins
Anita Farrow
Robert Hayes
Carla Leach
Columbus
Ohio
Johnkins
Gnatius Giambrone
Miss Farrow
Hayes
Former Richland Clerk of Court Dies Rites Set
Nathaniel John McConnell 85, former Richland Parish clerk of court 1916 to 1932 and Richland State Bank director, died in a Rayville hospital. Funeral at First Methodist Church Rayville Friday 10 a.m. Burial Rayville Masonic cemetery. Survived by widow Ester, two sons John J. and Norman G., two brothers Lee L. and Maseey D. McConnell.
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Rayville
Nathaniel John McConnell
Richland Parish
The
Richland State Bank
First Methodist Church
R. E. Walton
Arch B. Faires
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Rayville Masonic Cemetery
McConnell
Methodist Church
Robert McGuire Masonic Lodge
Sukarno Acts To Throttle Peace Effort
Indonesian President Sukarno vows continued hostility toward Malaysia as Kennedy secures a three nation ceasefire accord. Indonesia Malaysia and the Philippines plan a foreign ministers meeting in Bangkok with Thailand asked to monitor the cease fire while Kennedy tours Bangkok London and Jakarta. Subandrio says Borneo guerrilla war cease-fire could be implemented within a week.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Sukarno
Indonesia
Malaysia
Atty
Robert F. Kennedy
Borneo
Philippines
Kennedy
Jakarta
U.S
Southeast Asia
London
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Diosdado Macapagal
Subandrio
Precipitation and Mild Weather Forecast for Monroe
The 24-hour total fell to .16 inches in Monroe with more rain likely. A mild, cloudy period is forecast through Friday with highs 68 to 72 and overnight lows 58 to 62. Southerly winds 5 to 15 mph. Highest Wednesday reached 62 with a low of 58.
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Monroe
Presidential Hopefuls Get Local Spotlight
The News-Star launches a series on national election contenders with a brief background on Lyndon Johnson as the sole Democratic candidate featured, based on Congressional Quarterly material. The next profile will center on Barry Goldwater of Arizona, the leading Republican hopeful.
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The
News-Star
Congressional Quarterly
Lyndon Johnson
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Three Alabama Men Robbed in Biloxi Motel
In Biloxi Mississippi two armed men robbed three Alabama men returning to their Town House Motel room after a night on the town. Victims Harry E. Cagle of Huntsville lost 2990 in hundreds John O Fowler of Huntsville dropped a 3000 roll and kicked it away Clyde Tallan of Prattville fled The robbery occurred about 225 am with one robber behind the door armed with a shotgun and the other in the bathroom with a .38 revolver Police Chief Louis Rosetti said other lawmen were alerted.
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Biloxi
Miss
Alabama
Louis Rosetti
Harry E. Cagle
Huntsville
John O. Fowler
Fowler
Clay speaks at dinner honoring Black Muslim groups
New York AP reports heavyweight Cassius Clay addressed a dinner honoring two Black Muslim organizations. The event’s purpose and speakers highlighted civil rights ties, with Clay’s remarks drawing attention from attendees and media.
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New York
Cassius Clay
Very Encouraging Johnson Approach Praised by Peace Chief
Washington AP reports the chairman of the Panama peace committee said after meeting with President Johnson that the president is taking a very encouraging approach to the problem.
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Washington
Panama
Johnson
Fog shuts down all traffic in New Orleans area
Dense fog stops air, river, and highway traffic in New Orleans with ships anchored at the Mississippi mouth. Coast Guard notes visibility to river mouth and lifts expected mid morning. Dozens of stranded airline passengers, diverted flights, and one liner carrying dependents from the Canal Zone are affected. Justice Tom C. Clark unable to land. flies to Houston then to New Orleans on first available flight.
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New Orleans
Mississippi River
Coast Guard
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Panama Canal Co
Center of United States Located in South Dakota
The geographic center of the United States including Alaska and Hawaii is in Butte County South Dakota about 17 miles west of Castle Rock and 14 miles east of the point where South Dakota Montana and Wyoming meet per the World Almanac.
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United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Butte County
South Dakota
Castle Rock
Montana
Wyoming
France to recognize Red China and name ambassador
Paris reports say France will announce recognition of Red China early next week and appoint Jean Chauvel as ambassador to Peking. Other items note two Texas escapees from Avoyelles jail may head for Texas in a stolen car, and a committee vote on repealing 455 million dollars in federal excise taxes on luggage jewelry cosmetics and furs. Mass voter registration efforts in Mississippi continue as civil rights debate looms with Lincoln's birthday approaching. King Jr and Gary Merrill read poetry after bomb threats delayed their flight in Asheville.
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Paris
France
China
Jean Chauvel
Far East
Peking
Mittee
Asheville, N. C
Martin Liuther King Jr
Gary Merrill
Senate probes $100,000 loan tied to disaster loan
Senate Rules Committee heard that former aide Robert G. Baker and partners used a $100,000 Maryland loan to create a record to secure a $54,400 SBA disaster loan for the Carousel Motel in Ocean City. Officials testified the loan was intended to be deposited briefly and not withdrawn, labeled a phony transaction by Sen. Hugh Scott.
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Washington (Ap
Senate
Robert G. Baker
Agen
Lorin H. Drennan Jr
Senate Rules Committee
Baker
Maryland
Small Business Administration
Drennan
Hugh Scott
Scott
W. H. Lasher
American National Bank of
Silver Spring
Ocean
SBA
General Accounting Office
Bayou DeSiard Rises Inch, Still 11 Feet Below Normal
Bayou DeSiard rose an inch to about 60 feet but remains roughly 11 feet under normal levels. Utilities Commission manager French L Smith said the bayou is up 1 foot in 24 hours while noting the normal stage is 70 to 71 feet. The commission extracts 25 percent of the city water supply from the polluted Quachita River.
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Bayou DeSiard
Officials Utilities Commission
French L. Smith
The
Utilities Commission
the Utilities Commission
Quachita River
Officer Helps Deliver Baby In Anaheim Home
Anaheim police officer Ed Hanson assisted at the Wells home on a Wednesday call and helped deliver a baby girl. Mrs. Wells, unaware of the pregnancy, prepared to leave for the hospital with the newborn as her husband revealed they did not know she was pregnant.
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Anaheim
Calif
UPI
Ed Hanson
Robert Wells
Mrs. Wells
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