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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1962
Page
1
Washington AP reports Congress members doubt a quick income tax cut this year. They foresee only a temporary slash with automatic restoration, arguing two years are needed for general tax reform. Kennedy advisors eye possible corporate cuts and higher personal exemptions, totaling billions, to spur the economy.
A powerful blast killed Billy Naples 35 in a car inside a garage in Youngstown. Police tied him to rackets links with his brother Sandy Naples a former rackets figure shot in 1953. The auto bomb death follows related unsolved cases including a downtown killing last July and other bombings in the area.
A three member federal panel vetoed the reapportionment plan after debate and a five PM deadline. The panel would appoint a special master to oversee the remaining process and ensure compliance with legal standards.
Gov Jim Davis $497 million general appropriation bill goes to Senate finance committee as the 1962 session nears adjournment. Supt Shelby Jackson testifies while debate centers on restoring lunch program funds and potential shifts in Angola allocations. House action includes veto override by mail ballot and two term governor provision. Munson argues for long-range planning.
Saskatchewan faces a province wide doctors strike as the Socialist government implements a first North American compulsory medical insurance plan. Vacationing physicians flee the province, clinics close, and emergency care shifts to volunteer doctors and 34 hospitals while authorities mobilize public health doctors for aid. An infant dies en route to care amid the crisis.
U S officials and Soviet deputy foreign minister met in Geneva as Washington begins withdrawing about a quarter of forces from Thailand. Western delegates sought to speed a Laos peace pact that would certify Laotian neutrality and independence and call for removal of 10,000 foreign Communist troops.
Federal Prison Director J Bennett recounted a tale of a decorated paratrooper who fought a neighbor over a dog. After hospital and anger, the man sought revenge by contacting police and Alcoholics Anonymous, then ordered gifts to the neighbor and thanked the neighbor's wife for kindness, illustrating a bizarre vandalous feud and stalking pattern.
Washington AP reports the Senate begins debate on a Social Security financed health program for the aged. Humphrey predicts bipartisan support to clear the Senate by week’s end despite Southern opposition and House inaction. Anderson offers amendment aligning with administration benefits including hospitalization and home health services.
Miss Lake Charles Patricia Ann Wolf faced a small stage at the Miss Louisiana pageant talent division. Unable to perform, she discussed her skating talent with emcee Bob Evans and will be given another chance today to perform for judges at the skating rink. Wolf learned skating about a month ago and practiced eight to nine hours daily.
Four Monroe and West Monroe students will perform in the Louisiana Tech music department production of South Pacific at Howard auditorium on July 12 and 13. Each show starts at 6 p.m. Nellie F W is played by Mrs. Joe Caskey and Bilis by J Haddad. Liat is cast for Gleniuta Sue Young and Connie Walewcka is signed by Minarmarie Goodwin. The NewsStar and World Publishing Corp received a Certificate of Appreciation from Monroe and United States Junior Chambers for their commendable support.
LAKE PROVIDENCE Special The second phase of prelim inary judging in the Miss Louisiana scholarship beauty pageant will get underway at 8 o'clock tonight. Climax of the pageant is set for Tuesday with 10 finalists competing for prizes and cash awards in addition to the trip to the Miss America contest at Atlantic City New Jersey. A total of 30 girls are competing in the pageant. They are divided into two groups A and B. Judith Ann Cathey 19 Miss Stockshow daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Cathey of West Monroe won first place in group B in the swimsuit competition In the talent competition Patricia Ann Holloway 20 Miss Cen ta daughter of Mr and Mrs L J Holloway of Sterlington won first among group A contestants. Tonight group A consisting of 15 girls will compete in swimsuits and group B consisting of the other 15 girls will vie in the talent division. Miss Holloway's talent a dramatic reading was entitled Ann of 1000 Hours. Miss Cathey a 37 23 37 brown eyed Northeast Louisiana State College student is a graduate of West Monroe High School. Both Miss Cathey and Miss Holloway nailed down spots in the finals of the pageant by winning their divisions Sunday night.
London AP reports Runaway spy Dr. Robert A. Soblen, 62, was taken from danger after slashing his wrists and stabbing himself on an Israeli airliner returning him to a U S prison. He survived with reduced blood loss, leukemia cancer, and weak condition, aided by a U S marshal on the flight.
A humor item notes that an expert is defined as a person who knows all the answers only when you ask the right questions. The quip plays on the idea that expertise depends on framing and inquiry.
West Monroe welcomed Mayor J Allan Norris and five new council members Joyce Smith Buddy DeLoach Jr A L Duncan George Wylie and Charles Anding at a 9 am ceremony in city hall court room Attendance included about 75 Ouachita Parish officials The new team pledged to work for citizens and improve the city as the first woman council member Smith promised fair representation and gratitude for voters while DeLoach promised not to be a yes man and to stand for what is right
Seven persons died in Louisiana traffic crashes and related incidents during the weekend. Two Louisiana men, John C. Cockrell and James D. Mahorn, both 25 and 24, died in a two car collision near Lake Charles. At Alma Arkansas near Ft Smith, two women, Blanche Vincent and Sam Bowman, perished in a head on crash. Five year old Ronnie Butch Simon of Jennings was struck and killed in Houston Texas. Weather notes predict another warm day with a high near 90 and a 61 percent humidity index, with scattered afternoon thunderstorms and a tonight low around 70. Sunset at 7:19, sunrise tomorrow at 6:05.
Thousands of Moslems across Algeria celebrated the vote ending 132 years of French rule. Flags with a crescent and star flew as crowds proclaimed Long live Algeria while opposition within the nationalist leadership between Premier Youssef Ben Khedda and Deputy Premier Ahmed Ben Bella loomed, with Ben Bella in Libya backing rebel commanders.
At the 54th Governors Conference in Hershey Pennsylvania the focus shifts from highway safety and mental health to the 1964 presidential contest and November elections. Democratic National Chairman Bailey attends as Republican governors protest the non partisan nature. Gov Powell announces presidential primaries consideration on Meet the Press while Rockefeller urges federal help for urban areas.
The Coast Guard airlifted Port Lavacea Texman, suffering from masked hands, from the dredge Western Scout about 55 miles south of New Orleans to the US Public Health Service Hospital. Charles Bonitz lost a finger and details of the accident were not provided.
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