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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1963
Page
5
Clear to partly cloudy conditions with warm temperatures through Saturday. Highs 90 to 98 across regions, lows 65 to 75 tonight. Winds light to southerly 5 to 20 MPH with localized ground fog and overnight dew. No rain expected through Sunday in most areas.
The stalled measure drew protests from Sen. Howard Jones and Gov. Jimmie Davis critics, with Sen. Davis and others arguing voters must decide. Rappelet collapsed from pressure during the long session as the bill faced opposition from Long and several congressmen. The debate touched lines over integration and medicare, with remarks about Communist platforms and the right to vote. A proposed amendment to make the change a constitutional issue was rejected, while Irene Sevier urged consideration for state recognition.
East Feliciana Parish Grand Jury completed a two day inquiry into the East Louisiana State Hospital criminal ward and returned no indictments. The panel found no substantial evidence to support charges, blaming disagreements between new doctors and attendants for the mistreatment allegations.
A 100-year-old Ollie Zana died in a Rayville house fire with graveside rites planned at Mason Cemetery. In Vidalia mourners prepare for a funeral at the Pentecostal church for a man whose survivors include a widow and several children and stepchildren.
South African scientist Dr. F. W. Quass notes malnutrition among thousands of Africans while many whites consume excess fats and proteins. He links dietary excess to arteriosclerosis and potential heart illness, citing high per-capita food intake among whites and stark racial disparities in nutrition and drought effects.
Melvin Lloyd Hansen who competed in six Indianapolis Speedway Classics died of a blood clot at a San Bernardino hospital Wednesday night at age 51. His best finish was eighth in the 1940 race.
The Louisiana Legislature sent Gov. Jimmie Davis a bill allowing municipalities and parishes to fund industrial development programs. Backed by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Sen. Laurence Eustis, the measure passed the House 85 to 0 before adjournment. An amendment by Rep. John Rau bars naming public officials in area development advertisements.
Justin Green of the SBA in New Orleans announced Loan Specialist Patrick D. Carey will be in Monroe on Wednesday June 12 in Room 1216 at the U S Post Office and Federal Court Building to discuss SBA services. He said the visit continues SBA efforts to serve small businessmen and banks in the Monroe area and asks attendees to bring recent balance sheets and profit and loss statements. The SBA plans to visit Monroe monthly.
Prince Rudy of Compton suffers a 10 round defeat to Benny McCovey of Los Angeles after aiming for a 13th straight win. McCovey weighed 152 pounds to Rudy’s 159 pounds.
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