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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1961
Page
2
LSU’s 100th June commencement featured Dr. Philip G. Davidson of the University of Louisville urging a future built on unrivaled educational quality and individual initiative. He warned of rising global populations and urged flexible, creative teaching and greater investment, while stressing money alone cannot ensure excellence.
Thirteen persons were booked this weekend for operating motor vehicles while intoxicated. Eight by Troop KF, six by Monroe Police. Names include Samuel W Caldwell 37 West Monroe Gordon Yelverton 39 West Monroe Ormal Frith 35 West Monroe William Bishop Baton Rouge Enoch Hopper Choudrant Tommie Pupred Monroe Wypella Wilson Monroe Edward Trance Monroe Bill Sunt Columbia Joan Clay Monroe Parbest Browder Monroe James McClain Crossett Edwin Madison Bastrop.
GOP Chairman William E. Miller floated a Rockefeller Goldwater ticket or its reverse as a possible 1964 presidential pairing. Barry Goldwater rejected the idea, saying liberals do not run well with conservatives, during an appearance in Clinton New York where he received an honorary degree from Hamilton College.
The St Helena school controversy centers on a 1960s desegregation order. A federal court ordered the system desegregated. the ruling was upheld by the Fifth Circuit, but Louisiana later enacted a school shutdown statute. Kennedy urged equal education as essential to American liberty.
Judge L Paul Stephens of Cou shatta and presiding in Fourth District Court was elected president of the Louisiana District Judges Association during a Bi loxi meeting. He will lead until a successor is named after the vacancy from Judge David Garretts death. voters in Morehouse and Ouachita parishes face a Saturday ballot between Albin P Lassiter and Mack Barham for the district judgeship.
An advertising note promotes PASTEETH, an improved non acid alka line powder, to sprinkle on dental plates for firmer fit and comfort, reducing embarrassment from loose plates and urging purchase at drug counters.
Reports detail a murder plot linked to Diaz and exiled generals, with arrests and searches across the capital. Gen Rafael L Trujillo Jr claims Diaz led the scheme due to retirement punishment. Balaguer vows renewed probes amid mourning. The piece closes noting global peanut production.
Chinese student Chik W. Leung, already holding two degrees, was awarded Stetson University’s Doctor of Laws after his LSU graduation. The ceremony cited his contributions to Christian education as trustees approved the honor. Leung will return to Hong Kong to launch a new library science course at Hong Kong Baptist College.
In Vienna Khrushchev warned of a showdown over West Berlin while Kennedy pressed to show U S resolve. Kennedy and Macmillan met in London to chart Western strategy with about five thousand onlookers outside Admiralty House and the White House to broadcast Kennedy’s remarks Tuesday night. He plans a naval academy address and a Buckingham Palace dinner with Queen Elizabeth II as a high profile show of alliance.
Monroe Jaycees hosted speaking engagements by two district judge candidates at the Frances Hotel during the weekly luncheon. Albin P. Lassister of Monroe and Mack Barham of Bastrop were announced speakers by Jaycee president Jimmy Rivers.
Don Baxter announces a Sicily Island Rotary Club rabies vaccination drive with a qualified veterinarian available Tuesday June 13 at Cox Service Station 9 am Peck's Plantation 10 30 am Leland 11 30 am and Week's Store 12 noon. Owners urged to bring dogs to receive the vaccine.
Lawrence Kansas AP John Ise KU emeritus economist tells Golden Medal Club alumni age 50 plus that old age brings advantages He says they can read confession magazines and scandalous books and are beyond corruption If disillusioned they can study the Bible like finals preparation.
Miss Dorothy May Hammett of Ferriday has earned a $2,400 academic scholarship from Northeast Louisiana State College in Monroe. The Ferriday High School salutatorian, selected for high achievement and strong exam scores, will receive $600 per year for up to four years starting September 1961 under a state education policy.
The Bidding Practice Code for the 5th Louisiana Congressional District becomes effective June 15, 1961. No signatories may tender or receive bids after four hours before bid opening. For information call FA 5 8133 in Monroe, Louisiana, or write Core of Suite 131, 2400 Louisville, Monroe Louisiana.
Randal Lee Vining 94 died in a Delhi clinic after months of illness. He was the father of Thomas H. Vining of Monroe and longtime justice of the peace in Forest. Funeral set for 3 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Forest with Rev. Dan Green officiating. interment in Old Forest Cemetery. Survivors include wife Stella Vining and many sons, daughters, and siblings.
The obituary lists pallbearers as Thomas H. Vining Jr., Charles Vining, Wil fred Lee, Tommy Prine, Clyde Bonner, and Mitchell Vining with an 88 great grandchildren and 17 great great grandchildren noted among surviving relatives.
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