Mrs Roosevelt Supports Stevenson Kennedy Ticket
Fragmentary notes indicate Mrs. Roosevelt backs Adlai E Stevenson for president and Kennedy for vice president. The text appears to discuss a political alignment and shared views.
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12 Jul 1960
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1960
Page
1
Bomb Case and Civil Rights Protests Across the South
A series of sit ins begin March 1 in Little Rock as protests against racial discrimination spread. Thirteen Philander Smith students are arrested and jailed for up to seven months under a disorderly conduct law, while FBI agents investigate a bombing at a Negro college. Civil rights violations carry up to a year in prison or $1,000 fines. if death results, a death sentence may be imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Southland
Philander Smith
Arkansas
Casper
Negro College
FBI
Miller
Parks
Pulaski County
U. S
Adams
Forrest City
Memphis
Tenn
West Memphis
Ark
Mississippi River
Cis
Nara
Water Pollution Topic at Louisiana Commission Meeting
Discussion of water pollution from sand and gravel plant waste will headline the Louisiana Stream Control Commission meeting. Dow Chemical Co. seeks a permit to nearly double its Mississippi River waste discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Stream Control Commission
Dow Chemical Co
Mississippi River
Investigation Restart In Daw Death Case
Liberty Mississippi report says Sheriff FE L Caston will restart the probe into Jerry Daw son 44 who was found dead on state highway 268 with a gouged throat and emasculation. Suspects, all Black, were jailed then released. Two underwent lie detector tests in Jackson as tips and more subjects are pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty. Miss
FE. L. Caston
Jerry Dawson
Dawson
Here
Caston
Jackson
National Guard Paratroop Exercise At Fort Polk
Louisiana National Guard units from Baton Rouge Breaux Bridge and New Orleans prepare for a two week drill at Fort Polk. The climax features an air drop into enemy territory in Kisatchie National Forest as 77th 178th and 179th Special Forces detachments move by convoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana National Guard
Fort Polk
Raymond F. Hufft
Baton Rouge
Breaux Bridge
Kisatchie National Forest
Opinions Differ In State As To Kennedy Chances
Louisiana delegates to the Democratic convention split on Senator John Kennedy's nomination. Camille Gravel and Hale Boses favored Kennedy on the first ballot, while Otto Passman estimated Kennedy needed about 73 votes more. Louisiana will cast its 26 votes for Lyndon B. Johnson under the unit rule. Southern delegates, unhappy with the civil rights plank, drafted a minority report but expect no floor fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Passman
Kennedy
Louisiana
Lyndon B. Johnson
William G. Helis Jr
New Orleans
Edward M. Carmouche
Helis
Leprechaun unveils plans for major political fundraising
McCloskey, a behind the scenes operator born in 1893 in Wheeling, plans a September 15 rally in Harrisburg at Zembo Mosque to launch the Democratic presidential campaign. He expects a 1 million dollar gate with 10 000 attendees at $100 each, and leads McCloskey & Co., a large Philadelphia area construction firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvana
Zembo
McCloskey
Wheeling
W. Va
Philadelphia
McCloskey & Co
Democratic administration pledges full civil rights leadership
The speech argues for equal rights under the Constitution, urging use of Civil Rights Acts of 1957 and 1960, elimination of literacy tests and poll taxes, desegregation in public education, and strong executive action to enforce equal opportunity and end racial discrimination across housing, employment, and federal services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Supreme Court
Party of Jefferson
New Democratic
Committee On Civil Rights
Commission On Civil Rights
Administration of Justice
Armed Services
Truman
Attorney General
United States
Democratic Platform Fight Promises Clash Tonight
Debate centers on a platform drafted by a Kennedy dominated committee with a strong civil rights plank. Mentioned VP contenders include Henry M. Jackson Herschel Loveless and George Docking as possible running mates. The piece notes Joseph Pulitzer’s early career in Missouri politics and journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Leutenants
Henry M. Jackson
Washington
Herschel C. Loveless
Iowa
George Docking
Kanas
Dean's List Honor At LSU For Spring Semester
Mary Elizabeth Webster of Monroe is among about 280 students named to the Dean's List at Louisiana State University for the spring semester. Dean Harrison says the number reflects well on students earning this honor as Webster posts a 2.6 average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Webster
Monroe
Louisiana State University
Dean Harrison
City puts off Northeast State expansion plans decision
Louisville officials weigh college expansion prospects in McGuire and Filhiol area while awaiting word from President George Walker within two months. Street upgrades face homeowner cost concerns as drainage bids from multiple companies are opened for review ahead of a Thursday council vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast State College
McGuire
Filhiol
Northeast
George Walker
Bernard
Monroe
Truman Kennedy Unlucky Youth Shot self in leg
In Tampa a youth named Truman Kennedy shot himself in the leg while practicing a western quick draw over the weekend. The incident occurs as the Democratic national convention unfolds in Los Angeles drawing omen believers and hunch players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Los Angeles
Truman Kennedy
Adlai Stevenson Named a Likely Nominee by Monroney
A S Mike Monroney of Oklahoma said Stevenson’s name would be presented at the Democratic convention whether he wished it or not. He denied a rumor that Stevenson would place John F Kennedy’s name in nomination. Monroney said Stevenson told him his name would be offered to let delegates express preference. Mrs. Roosevelt argued Kennedy would not carry the Negro vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Truman
Kennedy
Paul M. Butler
Democratic National Committee
Truman
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Roosevelt
Los Angeles
den. A. S
Mike Monroney
Oklahoma
Adlai FE
Stevenson
Monroney
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Giant Souffle Result Of Wreck
A tractor trailer laden with eggs overturned on the Lancaster Pike in Radnor Township. Eggs spilled onto the road creating a giant souffle with gasoline leaking from the truck. Firefighters worked nearly five hours to clean up and guard the area. Driver Eugene Gollinger, 33, of York, was treated at a hospital for cuts and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemont
Lancaster Pike
Radnor Township
Eugene Gollinger
York
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