Hoffa Moves to Cement Control of Teamsters Union
James R. Hoffa used a Independence Day convention session to push changes toward a new labor federation to rival AFL-CIO and expand organizing into industries with other unions. He seeks to solidify his power and intends to broaden the Teamsters reach, including provisions to remove convicted criminals from leadership and to pursue a wider organizing drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fla
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters Union
Hoffa
Afl-Cio
Woo
Teamsters
Kennedy Sends Grave Notice To Khrushchev
President Kennedy told Khrushchev the United States remains committed to liberty and freedom on the nation’s 185th independence anniversary. He noted a special responsibility for peace shared by the Soviet Union and United States and sent best wishes for friendship and peace.
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Hyannis Port
Mass
Kennedy
Khrushchev
United States
Soviet Union
Izvestia
Perez To Get Partie Award At Independence Day Event
Lean der H Perez of Plaquemines St Bernard parish was to receive a patriotism award at a Independence Day observance at the civic center. The National Conference for Conservative Government sponsored the event with speakers including Walter B Hamlin state supreme court justice and acting New Orleans mayor Victor Schiro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
UPI
Leander H. Perez
Plaquemines - St. Bernard Parish
Civic Center
National Confederation For Conservative
Walter B. Hamlin
Supreme Court
Victor Schiro
Accidents During Fourth of July Weekend Rise in Area
Law enforcement reports 29 accidents with nine injuries and two fatalities over the Fourth of July period in northeast Louisiana. An additional fatality occurred on the Ouachita River Saturday. Troop F and city police extend extra patrols to curb drunk driving and speeding. In Ferriday, 14 year old Wayne Murray was seriously injured after being struck by a car driven by Samuel McQueen of Jackson.
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Ouachita River
Louisiana
Troop F
Ferriday
Wayne Murray
Samuel McQueen
Jackson
Twin City Chit Chat Enlists Wanda Moore for WAC
Wanda Moore daughter of Mrs Florence Brown 900 North Second St has enlisted for three years in the Women’s Army Corps. She is in orientation at Fort McClellan Alabama. Four Monroe men crew a tug on a record 4646 mile round trip operated under New Orleans Barge Line. The tug travels from Browns ville Texas to near Pittsburgh Pennsylvania with Capt Paul T Hanson First Mate Keith H Hootsell Second Mate Dennis Walker and Tankerman Hartwell Barnes aboard.
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Wanda Moore
Florence Brown
North Second St
Women's Army Corps
Fort McClellan
Ala
Monroe
United States
New Orleans Barge Line, Inc
Brownsville
Texas
Old Mexico
Pittsburgh
Paul T. Hanson
Keith H. Hootsell
Bayou Shores Subdivision
Dennis Walker
Cole Avenue
Tankerman Hartwell Barnes
South Korea's junta charges ousted premier and ministers
The military revolutionary committee accuses John M. Chang and eight officials of Communist collaboration. The coup ousted Chang on May 16, installing Maj. Gen. Pak Chung Hee who reshaped the cabinet and closed institutions while pledging anti Communist resolve.
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Seoul
UPI
South Korea
John M. Chang
Chang
Mint
Assembly
Kwank Shang Hoon
Pak Chung Hi
Park
Song Yo Chan
Chang Do-Young
Deputy Quells Crazy Archer With Bullet
Kernville California deputy sheriff Allen Johnston exchanged fire with Donald Lynde a 32 year old archer who shot arrows at him after a rancher reported near misses Lynde was wounded in the left arm and taken to Kern General Hospital where he remained in psychiatric care Johnston said he never expected such an incident and acted to stop the assault with his revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernville
Calif
UPI
Allen Johnston
Johnston
Donald Guy Lynde
Kern General Hospital
Carl Larsen
Downtown Monroe merchants launch million dollar clearance sale
The Greater Monroe Downtown Association opens a major clearance sale to move summer merchandise for fall styles. It is the first big event by the group with many bargains listed in ads. Fred Beckett chairs the promotion as merchants expect strong buyer turnout.
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Greater Monroe
Fred Beckett
Today s Chuckle Toothpaste With Food Particles
A joke notes a toothpaste product for people who dislike brushing by featuring embedded food bits. The gag highlights a novelty item that blends flavor with oral care, sparking humorous disbelief about dental hygiene trends.
Holiday traffic toll set for record pace
The Independence Day weekend toll rose toward a record as safety experts warned the 102 hour period could surpass 500 deaths from motor vehicle accidents. The National Safety Council estimated 450 deaths, with one fireworks fatality reported in Shoham New York. Safety officials urged governors to cut the toll and noted the period ends tonight at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Hary M. Gilligan
Sholam
George Stewart
Council
Stewart
Allf
Mil
Three Soldiers Killed in Henderson Car Collision
Three soldiers from Ft Campbell Ky were killed in a head on collision on US 41 near Henderson. Three others were seriously injured including an unidentified Illinois couple. Identified dead are Melvin J Hammaker 19 and Terry L Matters. Robert J Rezac survives in serious condition with the Illinois couple. A Ft Campbell detail was sent to assist with identification and body recovery.
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Robert J. Rezac
Linois
Here
Ft. Campbell
Delinquent-turned-suspect Cheryl Jolls in kidnap case
Cheryl Jolls, 15, a girl with mental illness, is questioned in the Andrew Ashley kidnapping and death. Investigators say two other children identified her, notes in her room traced the search, but no charges have been filed. FBI traced a call to Andy Ashley’s mother.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Cheryl Jolls
Andrew Ashley
Cheryl
Park Lake
Jolls
Ashley
Howard Jolls
Little Andy
Park
FBI
Andy
Francis Ashley
Miss Louisiana 1962 Crowned at Lake Providence Pageant
Frances Pate of Shreveport, 19, crowned Miss Louisiana 1962 after winning with patriotic interpretive talk and song What America Means to Me. First runner up Sandra Chady of Baton Rouge. second runner up Diana Smith of Oak Ridge.
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Louisiana
Lyndra Frances Pate
Shreveport
Lake Providence
Judith Coday
Baton Rouge
Pate
John I. Fogleman
Willowy Lyndra
Frances Pate
Miss Pate
North la
Cotton Queen
America
Atlantic City
Sandra Chady
LSU
Diana Smith
Oak Ridge
Northeast
Louisiana State College
Beck McKinzie
Minden
Wanda Marie Dixon
Denham Springs
Livingston Parish
Annapolis
Connie Francis
Chady
Billie Sue Riordan
Queen Dixie Gem
Sharon Turner
Girl Cyclists Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Wilkesboro
Three Florida State University coeds began a motorcycle trip from Drexel North Carolina to Ohio. Secrest a 19 year old from Titusville Florida died when the bike collided with a truck six miles south of Wilkesboro. Baker of Drexel and Shutt of Winston-Salem rode in a convertible ahead.
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Wilkesboro
N. C
UPD
Florida State University
Drexel
Ohio
Sharon Leigh Secrest
Titusville
Fla
Here
Gayle Baker
Gail Shutt
Winston-Salem
MacArthur Says He Will Not Return Again in Philippines
Manila marks the 15th independence anniversary with a 2 1/2 hour parade as General Douglas MacArthur delivers the main speech. About 400000 Filipinos attend despite showers, as MacArthur vows continued friendship and aid while saying farewell and hinting he cannot pledge to return.
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Mac
Manila
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
Luneta Park
MacArthur
United States
The
Luneta
Carlos P. Garcia
Sunny Warm Fourth Of July Celebrants In Monroe
Northeast Louisianians celebrate Independence Day with picnics boating and fishing. In Forsythe Park Monroe events begin 11 am with mayoral welcome and a full lineup ending with an 8 pm fireworks display at Neville Stadium.
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Monroe
Forsythe Park
Jaycee Chamber of Commerce
Howard
Hoorseshoe
Allan Corbin
Monroe Police Department
Corbin
Gene Smith
West Monroe
Neville Stadium
Fourth of July accident claims Croton youth
A 16 year old, M. Gilligan of Croton on Hudson, was killed at a summer home in Napanoch when a night time skyrocket exploded and a metal fragment struck his chest. The incident occurred at neighbor James Ottaviano's property.
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Napanoch
N.Y
Mes M. Gilligan
Croton-on-Hudson
James Ottaviano
Ship Companies Move to Resume Operations After Ruling
In New York AP report, shipping firms rush to restart ships after a federal judge halted the 19 day maritime walkout. Judge Sylvester J. Ryan voided the strike order amid Kennedy action under Taft Hartley, directing restraint on unions and employers.
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New York
U.S
U.S. Court of Appeals
Charles KE. Clark
Ryan
Clark
Hamden
Conn
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Jimmy Hatten
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