26 Jul 1967
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1967
Page
1
In Baton Rouge Louisiana Democrats prepare for a high stakes November 4 ballot addressing a clash between conservative and liberal factions. The dispute centers on President Johnson and George Wallace influencing party divisions as voters decide the path forward.
The Shriners gathered for the state annual meeting in Ruston with participants from across the Fourth Judicial District. A notable attendee listed was from Bastrop, with discussions focusing on area activities and special recognitions during the Thursday session.
The West Monroe parade begins at 2 PM from West Monroe Civic Center area, ending near Sista and LreScard streets. Sponsored by West Monroe Civitan Club and Jaycees, with rodeo performances, queen contest, and special features planned along the route.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm today at the Southern Funeral Home chapel in Winnfield for Dewes Spangler Jr 18 son of Mr and Mrs Dewey Spangler Sr Rev E B Barton officiated Burial followed at Beech Creek Baptist Cemetery east of town Spangler was killed in a motorcycle auto crash six miles north on U S 167 Monday Survivors include his parents and one sister Mrs Birdie Mac Rhine of Kinsfalls Ure
An old style medical ad promotes Doan's pills for backache and fatigue. It touts relief for nagging backache headache and muscle pains linked to stress and strain. It suggests Dean’s pills and large size options as effective remedies.
Louisiana Governor McKeithen urges national labor groups to ratify a settlement ending a Baton Rouge construction industry strike that has cost 15 workers in the city. A final agreement was being drafted in Washington after union and contractor reps met. A Friday session was planned to finalize terms amid ongoing tidelands legislation talks.
The North Louisiana District Association of the National Association of Letter Carriers held a quarterly banquet at the Goat Castle Inn in Winnfield. Speaker Speeds from the 7th Congressional District discussed House Bill H R 7 on reclassifying letter carriers. Local leaders and officials reviewed the April salary conference in Washington D C and welcomed President FC Mercer of Local 3713.
The Coast Guard launched an aerial search for the 36 foot sail boat Marie Cornelia with three New Orleans residents aboard. The vessel departed July 11 bound for Cozumel and was due July 18, but navigator experience and possible navigational treacheries raise concerns as authorities track the missing trio Charles Saltz Joe Cecone and Mrs Robert Crocker. An unrelated note mentions Arthur Geldberg being named Ambassador to the United Nations in 1985.
Mrs. W. L. Hogan 72 died at Morehouse General Hospital Bastrop after being struck while crossing near her home Sunday night. Funeral services set for Thursday at Start Baptist Church with burial at Start Cemetery. Survivors include three sons, four daughters, 31 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
A massive oil dump burned in Ashdod early today causing one worker’s death and serious injuries to two others. Firefighters and an air force helicopter battled the blaze as engines from across Israel fought the inferno.
Hart, K. C. Bonner, Herman Cox, James Goleman, Marion Bruson and Marion Morgan are named in a recent court document. The filing includes these individuals among others associated with the case.
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