By-pass to Open in Two Months on US 165 Section
Fifth District Louisiana Highway Department Engineer George Forman said a 5.0 mile US 165 by-pass from Rilla to Winnsboro Road will open in two months. Major I-20 and 165 by-pass contracts are set to be let in August with the next I-20 segment reaching 1,233 miles from Texas venue to Nutland Road.
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Udall Cites Folies On Water Policy In Roswell Dedication
Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall, at the dedication of the world’s largest brackish water conversion plant in Roswell, urged immediate action to solve America’s water crisis. He lamented past follies in water management and called for a modern research act and better planning. The ceremony included state and federal officials as the $1.8 million distillation plant was unveiled by the Interior Department’s saline water office.
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Moetus wins 100-kilometer national cycling title
Olaf Moetus of Indianapolis defeated Bob Parsons of La Canada in the final 25 feet to capture the national championship in Clarksville Missouri. The 17-year-old rider earned a berth to represent the United States in international races in Belgium next month.
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la Canada
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Belgium
Tomato protest in Perpignan blocks roads with tomato dump
About 2,000 fruit and vegetable growers demonstrated in Perpignan protesting low prices and poor sales. When police blocked the route to district government offices, farmers dumped two truckloads of tomatoes and apricots, triggering a three hour traffic jam despite tear gas used by police.
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Angola Court Hands Prison Terms In Four Cases
Judge Jesse S. Heard in Fourth District Court imposed prison terms ranging from three to six years on four defendants while one was granted probation. Willie Lardge, 32, of Monroe, received six years for simple arson. Charles Maurice Vassell, 24, of Bastrop, six years for simple burglary and automobile theft. William Jackson Calhoun, 53, Monroe, six years for theft. J. A. Mabry, East Baton Rouge Parish, two years on six theft counts with probation after suspension. Parker, Julius Raft Taylor, a Monroe Negro, was noted for previous conviction in attempted aggravated rape.
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Monroe
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East Baton Rouge Parish
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Monroe Negro
Director Brian Names Cast of Indian Captive
Cast for The Indian Captive in the Summer Theatre Festival announced by George Brian associate professor of speech at Northeast State. The production opens July 23 for four nights at Strauss Playhouse Lamy Lane. Bruce Harrison plays Thomas Lytell and Susan Golson plays Eleanor Lytell with a full cast including Mrs E W Biegenwald Mrs George Brian Suzanne Taylor Ramond Lucerne Warren Ward David East Susan Turner Chuck Fuller Michele Landry and two Northeast students Susan Turner and Lucerne Monroe serving as technical director for the show.
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Angola sentence suspended probation with alcohol ban
The individual was sentenced to five years in Angola, suspended, and placed on probation. Conditions include a prohibition on consuming alcohol and no contact with anyone involved in the case.
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Indian Captive at Little Theatre Teases Family Appeal
Richard Clark of the Little Theatre director says The Indian Captive, based on Eleanor Lytelle’s true capture by Indians and drawn from Charlotte Chorpenning, will appeal to both adults and children. Brian, in his third summer season, has directed children’s productions during the Summer Theatre Festival, including King Midas and the Golden Touch and The Clown and His Circus.
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Patterson to proceed with flying lessons despite Lis ton fight delay
Las Vegas AP reports Floyd Patterson said on Saturday he will continue flying lessons even as promoters of his July 22 title bout with heavyweight champion Sonny Liston object.
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Grand Jury Gets Beckwith Case
Byron de La Beckwith, 42, a Greenwood fertilizer salesman and gun enthusiast, charged with murder in the death of NAACP field secretary Medgar Evers, goes before the Hinds County grand jury as it convenes. Beckwith pleaded innocent at a recent preliminary hearing after being bound over to the grand jury. Evers was shot from ambush on June 12.
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Byron de la Beckwith
Medger W. Evers
Hinds County
Beckwith
Greenwood
Miss
Dist. Atty
William Waller
Evers
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Sanctus wins Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp
Jean Ternynck's Sanctus outran 18 rivals to win the 600,000 francs Grand Prix de Paris. Signor finished second but was placed third for interfering with Duc de Gueldre.
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