U.S. Th e Thor Missile Test Fails Over Pacific
In a Johnston Island operation a malfunction in the tracking system caused the Thor missile to be destroyed in flight 100 seconds before detonation of its planned nuclear warhead. The warhead sank harmlessly. officials said no danger to personnel or public in the mid Pacific test zone.
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Rockwell Sues New Orleans Officials Over Civil Rights
George Lincoln Rockwell head of the American Nazi Party filed suit in New Orleans charging conspiracy false arrest and suppression of civil rights against Mayor Victor Schiro police Capt. Joseph Giarusso Capt. Presly Tresclair Mrs. Edgar Stern and the Anti-Defamation League. Rockwell said he would depart for Miami after the suit. He criticized segregation and urged cooperation between pro segregation and black supremacist groups.
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George Lincoln Rockwell
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Joseph Giarrusso
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Edgar Stern
The
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Stern
Arlington
Kennedy Returns to Washington From Glenora Estate
President Kennedy flew from his Virginia Glen Ora estate to Washington returning after a weekend rest. A 19 minute helicopter flight landed on the White House lawn. He was with friend K LeMoyne Billings and joined by the First Lady and the couple’s two children who had arrived earlier.
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Kennedy
Virginia
White House
K. LeMoyne Billings
New York
Glen Ora
Middleburg
Nixon Shell clash fuels California primary race
In San Francisco AP reports a surprise challenge to Nixon by Assemblyman Joseph C. Shell dominates the California Republican primary scene. Officials expect turnout above 65 percent with 671 contenders for party nominations across six state offices US Senate 38 congressmen 80 state assemblymen and 20 of 40 state senators. Brown attacks Nixon and Shell while Nixon avoids Shell and pressures toward a broad victory.
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Richard Nixon
California
Nixon
Joseph C. Shell
U. S
Final Summer Tryouts Set at Strauss Playhouse
The second and final tryout for the summer production at Strauss Playhouse will be at 7:30 p.m. at Lany Lane. Tryouts were held Friday night. After tonight's session, roles for Inherit the Wind will be assigned.
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Playhouse
Lany Lane
Freedom Riders win Round in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court overturned six Negroes' convictions for disturbing the peace at a Shreveport Continental Trailways bus station. In an unsigned 7-1 opinion, the court found no violence and noted the defendants were quiet and orderly, reversing a trial ruling that their mere presence in a white waiting room could breach the peace.
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Miss
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Harry Blake
U.S
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Long Memorial Foundation formed in memory of Earl Long
J M Pete Menefee announced the formation of the Earl K Long Memorial Foundation in Baton Rouge with Elayn Hunt Mrs Elayn Hunt Earl K Long widow and Victor Bussie as founders. The non profit will receive donations to build a Memorial Building in Winnfield Louisiana and a statue of Long at his gravesite is planned for June 1963. The American Bank and Trust Company will serve as Trustee and handle contributions.
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Pete) Menefee
Earl K. Long
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
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Victor Bussie
Louisiana Afl-Cio
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Long
American Bank and Trust Company
Congress
Alexandria
New Bills Hit Hopper From Area Solons
Northeast Louisiana legislators filed several new measures on Sunday night. Bills include mortgage disclosure, municipal worker safety in manholes, Richland Parish assessor salary set at 9600, barring police jurors from municipal offices, adding Jackson Parish roads to state system, 145000 to Revdeation for school community food preservation units, and venue rules for garnishment. Also actions on expropriation for lake access roads and district division withdrawals. House approves cigarette tax refunds for new municipalities and Tensas Levee District salaries for president and secretary.
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Rayville
Richland Parish
T. T. Fields
Farmerville
I. J. Allen
Jonesboro
Jackson Parish
Chester Floyd
Jena
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B. R. Patton
Haywood Taylor
Ernie Lear
Taylor
Monroe
Patton
J. C. Gilbert
Sicily Island
Lantz Womack
Winnsboro
Dept. of Public Works
Jack Crane
Monterey
House
Mike John Jr
Womack
Board of Commissioners of
Tensas Levee District
Exit visa granted to Millet amid Saigon probe
American professor Stanley Millet of Dobbs Ferry New York, teaching political science at Saigon University since July under U.S. aid, received an exit visa after a month of questioning by South Vietnamese authorities over possible political plotting. Police raided his home and two others after the February 27 presidential palace bombing. two Vietnamese guests at Millet's home were arrested.
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South Viet Nam
Stanley Millet
Dobbs Ferry
N.Y
Millet
Saigon University
U.S
Miller
Today’s Chuckle Car Insurance Joke
The item jokes that the best protection against car accidents is a Sunday afternoon nap, delivering a light quarterly humor line in a vintage newspaper tone.
Weather forecast for Ol' Windy Whiffandbiff region expected showers
After a wet weekend, Ol Windy Whiffandbiff projects partly cloudy skies through Tuesday with scattered daytime thunder showers. Highs near 88 and overnight lows around 66, humidity index up to 80. Sunday’s high 90, low 65. sunset 7:12 p.m., sunrise 5:01 a.m. Tuesday.
Congress Critic Says Colleagues Goofing Off
Rep. H. R. Gross of Iowa charges lawmakers are not earning their pay. He cites 74 House and 78 Senate session days from January to May, with many days lacking roll calls as members campaign or vote in primaries. At $22,500 yearly pay, House members earned about $125 per day in session, while the Senate per diem was lower. Gross urges better performance and accountability.
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H. R. Gross
Iowa
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Senate
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Sena
John Seeks To Tighten Insurance Law and Stock Sale
Louisiana representative Mike John Jr. introduces three bills to tighten insurance licensing for lenders and dealers, curb weak new insurers, and cap stock underwriting fees at 15 percent with 85 percent escrow to protect buyers. The measures aim to shield consumers and regulate industry practices.
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Baton Rouge, la
Mike John Jr
Monroe
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Grieving Mayor Arrives In Paris To Help Identify Bodies
Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen arrived in Paris to identify victims of the Air France crash that killed 130 people. He vowed to oversee identification and transport of remains, meeting Air France representatives and Paris officials amid an nation mourning the loss of Atlanta art patrons and cultural leaders.
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Passman Calls Foreign Aid A Flop Says $8 Billion Deficit
Rep Otto E Passman of Louisiana blasted foreign aid as a flop predicting an $8 billion deficit by year end and warning the U S gold reserves are at a dangerously low level He said federal obligations total about 1 trillion dollars and that the nation may face demands for gold if policy does not change He spoke to Northeast Louisiana Power Cooperatives outlining high interest costs and fiscal strain
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UPI
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Louisiana Democrat
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America
U. S
Indus Valley Civilization Linked to 5,000-Year-Old Evidence
Now You Know Excavations uncover proof that Indus Valley civilization in India extends at least five millennia, suggesting advanced urban development earlier than previously believed. Archaeologists note dated artifacts and city-scale features supporting early urban life.
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India
Indus Valley
Floods Swamp Kansas Farmland Across Wheat Belt
Floodwaters inundated at least 25 900 acres of Kansas farmland along the Little Arkansas Solomon Marmaton Black Vermillion and Cottonwood rivers and tributaries. More flooding expected as crests move downstream while a weekend storm system spurred tornadoes in Missouri and Texas. Record cold and widespread rain followed in several states.
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Missouri
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Arkansas
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Chisholm
U. S. Weather Bureau
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Weather Bureau
Columbia
Anahuac
Legislature Begins Fourth Week Of Work
Staff writer Sam Hanna reports the legislature enters its fourth week of work as committees continue to meet and debate bills. Key issues include budgeting, education policy, and transportation funding, with lawmakers promising to push rapid action on several measures in the coming days.
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Legislature
Louisiana Legislature Opens With 309 Bills Introduced
Baton Rouge reports 309 bills filed as the 1962 regular session begins, with over 1,500 total bills noted. Gov. Davis administration withholds major legislation while Rep. John J. Matassa pushes a right to work constitutional amendment and Rep. T. J. Strother proposes a one cent gas severance tax. House leaders oppose tax hikes and doubt support for Strother's measure.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Jimmie H. Davis
John J. Matassa
New Orleans
T. J. Strother
Allen Parish
Davis
Risley Triche
Napoleonville
Rep
T. T. Fields
Farmerville
Strother
Bryan Lehmann
Norco
Why Atlantans Ask As Grief Envelops City
Atlanta mourns after a disaster overseas that claimed more than 100 residents who were part of the arts community. Publisher Ralph McGill notes the city’s silent shock and the shared question why as families grapple with survivor regrets and blame.
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Ralph McGill
The
Atlanta Constitution
McGill
Busted Budget Want Ads Offer Quick Household Cash
The News-Star-World Want Ads promise fast buyers for unused items. List items from the home then call FA 2-6033 to place an ad and turn clutter into cash today.
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