Different Opinions On Boost Bill In Ouachita Legislature
Local and Ouachita officials clash over a firemen pay raise bill with Rep. Lawrence Gibbs and Rep. George Wood supporting the measure as aid to the little man. Mayor W. L. Howard warns higher taxes and broader raises may be needed, citing a $240 000 first year cost for Monroe. The Monroe Chamber backs hearing for the bill while the West Monroe Chamber opposes it for limiting to firemen. The Labor Council notes wage concerns for workers and firemen alike amid tax and funding disputes.
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France and China Sign Regular Air Transport Pact
Paris announces a pact with Communist China to establish regular air service between Paris and Shanghai. The agreement, signed at the foreign ministry after talks opened May 9, designates lines to operate the route.
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Claiborne Baptist Church to Observe 15th Anniversary
Claiborne Baptist Church marks its 15th anniversary with a dinner on the ground and a special afternoon service. The anniversary also begins an Evangelistic Crusade led by evangelist Mike Gilchrist with nightly services at 7 30 and morning sessions 10 Tuesday through Friday through June 12. Harold Griggs directs music and a nursery is provided for children three and under.
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Youth Charged in Manhattan Bombings Involving Teen
In New York an 18 year old high school student Dominick Lattinelli was charged after three bombs exploded in Manhattan within a week. Two women injured in a subway blast damaged two telephone booths and injured hearing in two men.
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Twin Cities Youth Dies in Viet Nam Patrol
Marine Lance Cpl Danny Viola 18 of West Monroe died in Vietnam from a chest wound from an unknown explosive device while on patrol. He joined the Marines on Sept 23, 1964, days after his 17th birthday, and had been in service 11 months. Funeral plans by Hixson Brothers. Survivors include his mother Mrs. Donald D. Barr and other relatives. Two more Louisiana men, Army PFC James A. Harkless and Marine Staff Sgt Billy R. Moffett, also killed Monday.
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Kilpatrick Named Acting City Clerk in West Monroe Move
Mayor J Allan Norris announced on Tuesday that Floy Kilpatrick will become acting City Clerk of West Monroe effective today. Harold Hill has resigned as city clerk to join Associated General Contractors. Kilpatrick has served as deputy clerk and has been a city employee since 1959.
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House Action Due Today Or Welfare Hike
Baton Rouge AP reports a large House lineup planned to vote on a welfare raise for the aged with proposed $100 monthly for individuals and $90 for couples. Senate concurrence expected. House aims to push the issue back to the Senate while Governor McKeithen faces party tensions. Welfare costs projected at $23 million state funds. $14,115,000 state support. Denver UPIs judge rules evidence from seized groceries cannot be used after police traced them via a sugar trail.
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Traffic Deaths For Holiday Shatter Memorial Record
CHICAGO AP A total of 542 persons were killed in traffic accidents during the 78 hour Memorial Day weekend surpassing the prior Memorial Day record of 525 set in 163 The tally ran from 6 p m Friday to midnight Monday with California leading at 55 deaths followed by Michigan 40 Pennsylvania 32 New York 29 and Florida 26
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