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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1966

Page

9

Late Markets Show Slight Gains as Trading Slips

In New York around noon, the stock market closely mirrored Thursday with lighter volume. Prices edged up early but buying faded and the index neared Thursday's close. The UPI indicator rose 0.03 percent on 1,155 issues with 445 gainers and 414 losers. Steel shares advanced with small fractional gains, led by Allegheny-Ludlum and Lukens, while autos pared early losses.

New York UPI United Press International Allegheny- Ludlum Lukens

Cigarette Theft Probed as Parish Detectives Investigate

Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s deputies report 25 cartons of cigarettes stolen from a Monroe residence owned by Henry R. White. Burglary occurred between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday. West Monroe police arrested two people for DUI separate from the theft case. Richard I. Lowery, 19, and Mable T. Winborne, 36, were taken into custody on Trenton Street and at Mill Street and North 7th Street, respectively. A Renwick Street Recreation Center coin box burglary was under investigation by Monroe police. Rufus Wade, manager, said the juke box coin box was broken open and an unspecified amount of money was missing.

Ouachita Parish Woodrow St Mill Street North 7Th Street Renwick Street Monroe Rufus Wade

Odis Russell runs for Ouachita Parish Tax Assessor

Odis Russell announces his candidacy for Ouachita Parish Tax Assessor in the August 13 Democratic primary to complete the unexpired term through 1968. A 16 year veteran and former chief deputy under Bert Coverdale, he pledges to continue the office’s proven policies and to serve with his training and experience. Russell, married to Mamie Danna of Monroe and father of three, lives at 1908 Filhiol in Monroe, and emphasizes progress and accountability for parish property owners.

Odis Russell Ouachita Parish Russell Bert Coverdale Coverdale Mamie Danna Monroe Filhiol Quaenta Parish Louisiana

Man who started college in 1915 to graduate Sunday

Alfred L. Baker, who began college in 1915, will graduate Sunday with a bachelor of science from St. Joseph College. He enlisted in the Navy, earned credits at University of Seattle, then completed 60 credits at St. Joseph's while working as an insurance counselor. Baker, 70, values night classes and studying with younger students.

Philadelphia Alfred L. Baker St. Joseph College Baker University of Seattle Navy St. Joseph's U.S

Gas Overcomes Motel Occupants in Goldsboro

Ammonia gas fumes from a fertilizer plant sickened motorists and motel guests in Goldsboro North Carolina. Chief Warrant Officer James K Welch of Seymour Johnson AFB was hospitalized overnight for additional treatment. About 30 people were treated and released from area hospitals.

Goldsboro, N.C James K. Welch Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Wayne Memorial Hospital

40 Hour Week for Workers Granted

Baton Rouge House approved Rep. D. H. Morgan’s measure 82 to 10 to grant a 40 hour week for state civil service employees with overtime time and a half. East Feliciana legislator’s bill moves to the Senate where a drug prescription tax exemption and a traffic ticket fixing ban were also approved.

Baton Rouge D. H. Morgan Senate House

Burglary and Theft Charges From Monroe Area

Police report multiple arrests including a 18 year old George A. Padio of 118 DeSiard Monroe booked on burglary in Monroe. Huey A. Taylor 18 of 1109 Pine St Monroe charged with theft by shop lifting. Willie L. Bates 21 of 3910 Owl St Monroe booked on theft warrant. Two persons booked for carrying a concealed weapon Clyde Johnson 53 Calhoun and Jim Franks 72 3903 Gaston Monroe. Johnson also charged with driving while intoxicated. Also booked DWI G D Johnson 33 Monroe and Richard Lowery 19 West Monroe.

Monroe George A. Padio DeSiard Padio Huey A. Taylor Pine St Willie L. Bates Owl St Clyde Johnson Calhoun Jim Franks Gaston Johnson West Monroe G. D. Johnson Breard St Richard Lowery Ludwig

U S Sub Sails From Tokyo After Five Day Visit

The U S nuclear submarine Snook sailed from Yokosuka Naval Base in Tokyo Bay after a five day visit that sparked daily leftist demonstrations averaging 10000 to 15000 people surrounding the base during the stay.

Yokosuka Japan U.S Tokyo Bay

Philmont Ranch Information Meet For Scouts

Scouts planning to attend Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron New Mexico will gather at Camp Kiroli on Sunday for an information session. Lavon Smith Ouachita Valley Council executive scout officer and Arnold Fischer Philmont expedition leader will lead the meeting detailing transportation ranch accommodations and activities for the summer program.

Philmont Cimarron N. M Camp Kiroli Lavon Smith Ouachita Valley Council Arnold Fischer

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