Registrar and 19 Named in U S Action Over Voter Purge
The U S Justice Department filed a suit in Shreveport against Ouachita Parish and 19 Citizens Council members plus five council reps and registrar Mae Lucky charging removal of about 4 800 Negro voters over five years 1956 1957 The action cites 2 700 names purged in March April 1956 and about 2 000 more since early 1956 Only 725 of Ouachita Parish 16 377 eligible Negroes were on the rolls in April 1956 The parish judge cites prior suits while denying illegal purges and notes previous legal challenges.
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Robert F. Kennedy
U.S. Justice Department
Shreveport
Ouachita Parish
Kennedy
Washington
Associated
Ouachita Citizens Council
Council
Mae Lucky
Ouachita
Justice Department
Citizens Council
Lucky
U.S
Atty. T. Fitzhugh Wilson
Dog Credited With Saving Man's Life
Ramon C. Miller says his dog Gretchen saved him after a week stranded in searing Mojave heat at Camp Irwin California. Miller and Gretchen were found by ordnance inspectors near a desert cave. Miller walked about 15 miles to a spring and both were in good condition after hospitalization.
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Camp Irwin
Calif
Ramon C. Miller
Fresno
Camp Irwin Military Reservation
San Bernardino
Mojave Desert
Death Valley
Barstow
Camp
Miller
Gretchen
Phoenix
Richard Fiiemoth
Phil Denning
Irwin
Prisoner Captured In DeRidder Escaped Vernon Parish Jail
A 19 year old parole violator Winston Williams escaped Vernon Parish jail, overpowered Deputy Kay in Leesville, robbed Blackies Cafe in Deridder, and fled in a sheriff patrol car marked with red light. Deputies from Beauregard and Vernon parishes arrested him near DeRidder after a train yard sighting. He was to be sent to Angola State Prison and is from the Pitkin area.
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Deridder
UPI
Vernon Parish
Sheriff’s Office
Beauregard Parish
Winston Williams
Williams
Angola State Prison
Vernon
Monford C. Kay
Leesville
Blackie
Louisiana
Pitkin
Acid Attack Blights Florida Airman in Amarillo
Airman Thomas J. Avinger of Florida was ambushed by three teenagers in Amarillo, Texas. They hurled acid at him as he walked, fled in a car, and laughed as he screamed. He suffered first degree burns and serious eye damage but doctors hope to save one or both eyes. He is from Daytona Beach, Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo, Tex
UPI
Florida
Thomas J. Avinger
Amarillo Air Force Base
Avinger
Daytona Beach, Fla
Absentia death sentences for Algerian revolt generals
Paris based special high court sentenced ex general Raoul Salan and seven other generals and colonels to death in absentia for roles in the aborted April uprising in Algeria. Edmond Jouhard Jean Gardy and others named faced the death verdicts while Gardy and Broizat were spared by the court. The sentences permit later trials if captured or surrendered.
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Paris
UPI
Raoul Selan
Algeria
Edmond Jouhard
Jean Gardy
Salan
Ormer Cols
Antoine Argoud
Jean Gardes
Yves Godard
Arles Lacheroy
Joseph Broizat
Thousands Line Streets for Yuri Gagarin Welcome
Londoners cheered Soviet spaceman Yuri Gagarin as he rode a ceremonial route into central London. Police said crowds along the 15 mile procession exceeded expectations while only about 1,500 people gathered at London Airport for the arrival.
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London
Eisenhower Urges U S to Stay Strong in Berlin
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower said the United States must stand firmly in Berlin and not let opponents scare the nation out. He stressed unity with allies and support for foreign aid and defense, speaking after a Gettysburg College meeting with Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller.
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Gettysburg
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Berlin
Eisenhower
America
Kennedy
Gettysburg College
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Rockefeller
Today’s Chuckle on installment plans and debt
A witty note on paying for airplane trips in installments, joking that such methods can propel us deeper into debt. The quip underlines how credit ease shapes travel choices and financial behavior.
Queen Elizabeth Hosts Yuri Gagarin Lunch at Buckingham Palace
The queen and the Duke of Edinburgh invited Major Yuri Gagarin to lunch at Buckingham Palace, acknowledging his historic status as the first cosmonaut. The gesture echoes King George V's reception of Charles A. Lindbergh after his solo Atlantic flight in 1927.
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London
UPI
Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Yuri Gagarin
Buckingham Palace
Gagarin
George V
Charles A. Lindbergh
the Palace
Kennedy Visit Noted Decline in Turnout Compared to Prior Farewell
Gagarin rode in an open Rolls-Royce with tag YG-1, escorted by 22 uniformed motorcycle policemen. About 300 people gathered near the Soviet Embassy, including Russian children in white, with coverage pointing to Londoners on the next page.
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Kennedy
Gagarin
Showers Forecast for Monroe Area Through Wednesday
Occasional showers and thunder showers are predicted for the Monroe area today through Wednesday. Expect cloudy mild weather with highs 82 to 86 and lows 70 to 74. Wednesday highs 84 to 88. Baton Rouge reports four inches of rain in the last 24 hours, Lake Charles two inches, and the Twin Cities .02 inches overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Baton Rouge
Lake Charles
Twin Cities
Coconut Trick Heads Up Luntu Headgear Crisis
In Leopoldville the Congo the Luntu tribesmen wear blue painted coconut shells as helmets to imitate U.N. troops. U.N. officials found no missing uniforms but noted Baluba and Luntu tensions. The improvised headgear lets Luntu warriors avoid Baluba attacks while pretending to be U.N. soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopoldville
The
Congo
U.N. Congo
U.N
Albert Kalonji
South East Province
Luntu
Kalonji
Luluabourg
Freedom Riders Delay Trial in Little Rock
Four riders facing charges in Little Rock Arkansas after a Monday night arrest followed a 300 person white crowd taunt at a bus terminal. Thad Williams attorney for the riders asked for a court delay to prepare defense and stated the riders remain jailed with bond not sought. Williams said he was retained by the Congress of Racial Equality which sponsors the rides.
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Associated Press
Freedom Riders
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas City
Thad Williams
Williams
Congress of Racial Equality
Midwest Trailways
R. E. Glasscock
Nine Youths Indicted Over Terrorizing San Francisco Couple
A San Francisco grand jury indicted nine youths on conspiracy to arson and related charges for a 15 month campaign of vandalism against a middle aged Jewish couple. Twelve others faced charges of malicious mischief including repeated anti-Semitic phone calls and window damage.
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San Francisco
Grand Jury
Frank Bowman
Daly City
Bowman
Liz Taylor Rescued From Airport Mob at New York
Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher faced a crowd surge at New York’s airport as about 150 fans mobbed their car. Police rescued the actress after she was trapped for seven minutes before boarding a jet for Moscow. The star, on a State Department goodwill mission to the Moscow Film Festival, said the trip is worthwhile because any communication is important.
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New York
UPI
Elizabeth Taylor
Eddie Fisher
State Department
London
America
New Postal Officers Named Today at Louisiana Convention
Louisiana Postmaster Association elects new officers during its annual convention at Frances Hotel. 11:15 a.m. business session names Woodrow Hathorn of Monroe host and Homer Roark of West Monroe co host. Roy M. Taylor of Winnsboro heads afternoon panel. Outgoing president Howell Smith of Bossier City and officers Allen Hebert Lois Collins America Falgout Agust Chappins Henry Postein Austin B. Smith are noted. About 150 delegates registered since Sunday.
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Louisiana Postmaster Association
Frances Hotel
Woodrow Hathorn
Monroe
Homer Roark
West Monroe
Roy M. Taylor
Winnsboro
Howell Smith
Bossier City
Allen Hebert
White Castle
Lois Collins
Harmon
America Falgout
Moreaux
Agust Chapp
Rifle Found On Search For Girl In Utah
A 22 caliber rifle and a short-handled shovel were found near Polar Mesa northeast of Moab amid the search for Denise Sullivan, a 15 year old kidnapped victim. Authorities linked the items to Abel Aragon of Price Utah, a former Marine and suspect in the case. Aragon killed himself when approached by FBI agents Friday night.
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Moab
Utah
UPD
Polar Mesa
Here
Abel Aragon
Price
Denise Sullivan
Rockville
Conn
Jeanette Sullivan
Aragon
FBI
Laughton Adopts Eastland Style for Senate Film Part
British actor Charles Laughton will star as a Southern senator in the movie version of Advise and Consent. In Washington he studied Senate life and decided to use the Mississippi accent modeled after Sen. John Stennis. The work focuses on the Senate's workings.
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Washington
John Stennis
D-Miss
Stennis
Charles Laughton
Senate
Laughton
Mississippi
Morrison Defends Views on Dictators and Integration
New Orleans Mayor Morrison faced questions for over two hours before a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee. Chairman Morse supported Morrison’s nomination as U S ambassador to the Organization of American States after reviewing protest letters from the local NAACP chapter and inquiries about Latin American decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Robert F. Woodward
deLesseps Morrison
Washington
Woodward
Morrison
U. S
Organization of American States
Minneapolis
New Orleans
deLesseps S. Morrison
Senate Foreign Relations
Wayne Morse
Ore
Morri
Sson
U.S
Morse
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Dynamiters Disrupt Italian Tourist Trains in South Tyrol
In Verona Italy dynamiters calling themselves Freedom Fighters of the South Tyrol blocked three of Italy's four rail lines to central Europe. Passengers faced up to ten hours of delay but no injuries were reported. German language pamphlets at the scene warned of continued action for autonomy and warned foreigners away.
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Verona
Italy
Freedom Fighters
South Tyrol
Europe
Pakistani President Ayub Khan Arrives For Gala Mt Vernon Fete
Washington dispatch reports Pakistan's President Ayub Khan lands at Andrews and is welcomed by President Kennedy. A three day visit features talks on security and U.S. policies with Mount Vernon dinner to cap ceremonies.
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Gala
Mt. Vernon Fete
Washington
UPI
Pakistan
Mohammad Ayub Khan
Asia
de Gaulle
Kennedy
Ayub
Andrews Air Force Base
U.S
Dean Rusk
America
Mount Vernon
U.S. Army
White House
United States
Eichmann Denies Gestapo Role In Jewish Affairs
In Jerusalem Adolf Eichmann rejects Israel’s claim he led Jewish affairs for the Third Reich. Attorney General Hausner cross examines as Eichmann disputes interroga tor notes and a 1939 Heydrich meeting outline that lists his name. He insists his duties were evacuations and railway timetables.
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Jerusalem
Israel
Adolf Eichmann
Gestapo
Atty
Gideon Hausner
Eichmann
Reinhard Heydrich
Hitler
Heinrich Himmler
Reich Transport Ministry
Einstatkommando
Heydrich
Monroe City Council OKs 19 Street Overlay Bid
In a brief session the Monroe City Council accepted Bentz and Elmore's 105244.65 bid to overlay 19 streets with hotmix asphalt. Property owners pay 75 cents per square foot. city covers the rest.
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Monroe
Bentz & Elmore
Mulberry
Bright
11Th
Manassa
Roselawn
Auburn
DeSiard
Spencer
Stubbs
Glenmar
jErin
Rochelle
Hilton
Speed
2Nd
Arkansas
Peach
Thomas
W. D. H. Rodriguez
City Recreation Board
Scott Truck & Tractor Co
Recreation Department
Fire Department
Young's Bayou
Department of Highways
L & A Construction Co
Hattiesburg
Miss
S. 2Nd Street
Carroll Aero
Selman Field
Plum Street
East Monroe
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Sam Hanna
James Sharp Jr
John S. Reddix
Desert Cave
Red Astronaut
Fomer
Liz
Bentz, Elmore
News-Star World
Underwood Standard
Jonesboro
Kenmore
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