Two Students Shot Dead in Panama Riots
In Colon and Panama City eight hours of disturbances left two students dead and dozens injured as National Guardsmen cracked down on protesters. Ismael Laguna among those arrested, officials cite gunfire at guardsmen during clashes linked to demands over the killing of leftist student leader Juan Navas Pajaro.
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Panama
University of Panama
Panamanian National Guard
Colon
Marcos A. Robles
Autonomous University
Caribbean
Panama Canal
Ismael Laguna
National Department of Investigations
Juan Navas Pajaro
Moscow
Violent Strike Finally Settled at Van couver Plywood Plant
After 13 weeks, Van couver Plywood Corp in Oakdale settles strike. Shelly Wiggins and Odley Stockman announce a new contract with rehiring of all but 10 workers, a union shop, and wage increases of seven percent now and four percent in December. The strike included several violent incidents.
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Oakdale
Vancouver Plywood Corp
Shelly Wiggins
Odley Stockman
Carpenters and Joiners Union
Governor Veto Promise on Welfare Beneficiary Bill
Louisiana Governor John J. McKeithen said he would veto a bill authorizing up to 100 dollars a month in welfare for the elderly due to lack of funds. The move followed a 24 hour Senate delay amid House amendments and administration scrutiny to determine affordable options.
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Baton Rouge
John J. McKeithen
McKeithen
Louisiana
Senate
House
Dudley J. LeBlanc
Abbeville
Bert Adams
Vernon Parish
Adams
Warren Simon
Vermillion
Sen
Jamar Adcock
Monroe
B. B. Rayburn
Bogalusa
Adcock
Rayburn
Lawmakers Face Broad Range of New Bills in Louisiana
In Baton Rouge the legislature opened the second half of the 60 day session with multiple bills on the floor. A jury cost cut was defeated 22 to 77 while a bow and arrow fishery bill passed 92 to 5. Rep J Bennett Johnston and Sen Sylvan Friedman led key measures. A surplus line insurers court action bill was sent back. The senate endorsed tax relief for growing banks and approved a survey for a fourth year college in west central Louisiana. A companion bill to exempt agricultural products stored in state from domestic property taxes was carried over.
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House
J. Bennett Johnston
Shreveport
Johnston
Sylvan Friedman
Natchitoches
Louisiana
Rep
Adams
Leesville
State Board of Education
Senate
Jesse M. Knowles
Lake Charles
A. C. Clemons Jr
Jennings
Gasoline price rise hits greater Philadelphia market
The AP reports gasoline sold in greater Philadelphia rose by one cent per gallon after refiners boosted prices by half a cent last month. Local motorists face higher fueling costs as suppliers pass through refinery increases.
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Philadelphia
Greater
Ambush Aids Civil Rights Law Push
Associated Press columnist James Marlow discusses James Merediths shooting by an ambusher in Mississippi. The attack underscores risks for civil rights progress and bolsters President Johnsons push for new justice legislation to protect Negroes and civil rights workers. The piece warns of retaliation by extremists and stresses the need for lawful action and democratic participation regardless of race.
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Meredith
Johnson
Congress
Negro Challenges Complicated Louisiana Voting Method
Earl J. Amedee of New Orleans filed a federal suit claiming a Louisiana voting rule is too complex for unsophisticated Black voters. He argues ballots voided for voting for too few or too many candidates discriminate and reflect racial fear of Black political power.
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Baton Rouge
UPI
New Orleans
Louisiana
Earl J. Amedee
U. S. District Court
Amedee
Local AMVETS to Attend State Meeting in New Orleans
Delegates from Wal ter S. Savage Post No 5 travel to the Louisiana AMVETS state meeting June 10 to 12 at Fontainebleau Motor Hotel New Orleans. Named delegates are Bill Lockhart Charles Calderone Herbert Hayes Mike Bee and Nick Savana with alternates Charles Cascio and Dave Kaplan. Also attending are post officials Deno Kokinos Roy Tauzin and Marshall R Johnston. Registration begins Friday at 7 p.m. and the conclave ends about 1 p.m. Sunday with officers elected Sunday morning.
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Louisiana Department of Amvets
Walter S. Savage
Fontainebleau Motor Hotel
New Orleans
Bill Lockhart
Charles V. Calderone
Herbert Hayes
Mike Bee
Nick Savana
Charles Cascio
Dave Kaplan
Post
Deno Kokinos
Roy Tauzin
Marshall R. Johnston
Pearce Seeks Immediate Vaccination of Louisiana Horses
Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Dave Pearce urged immediate vaccination of all state horses after six Jefferson Parish horses died weekend from a tentatively diagnosed equine encephalomyelitis. The horse sleeping sickness prompted the call for rapid immunization.
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Pearce
Baton Rouge, la
UPI
Dave Pearce
Louisiana
Jefferson Parish
Group To Call Board Elections
Winnfield special committee meeting set for 1 p.m. Saturday June 11 to order school board member elections in Wards 7 8 9 and 10 Their six year terms feature incumbents Robin Simpkins Ward 7 board president Leon Carpenter Ward 8 Roy T Waxley Ward 9 and Kermit Martin Ward 10.
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Winnfield
Winn Parish
Democratic Executive Committee
Eli Harrell
Robin Simpkins
Leon Carpenter
Roy T. Waxley
Kermit Martin
School Boards Set June Meetings With Bids and Personnel
Local boards hold June meetings to review bids for air conditioning projects at Jefferson and Carroll Junior High Schools. Ouachita Board to consider Michael D. Spears again as West Monroe High School band director after earlier objections.
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Monroe
Jefferson Junior High
Carroll Junior High
Jefferson
Ouachita
Michael D. Spears
West Monroe
Spears
John Davis
Milton C. Hall
S. R. Braley
Judge Raises Bonds For Two On Burglaries
In Fourth District Court Curtis Neal of Sterlington pled guilty to simple burglary and awaits a June 17 pre sentencing check. Larry Edwards of Monroe order set for June 13 on carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Gun ter and Fowler of Kansas City saw bonds raised to 2500 each on two counts of burglary tied to 1965 Twin City Shopping Center thefts.
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Jesse S. Heard
Fourth District Court
Curtis Neal
3Rd St
Sterlington
Larry Edwards
Bryant St
William C. Gunter
Ray Carl Fowler
Kansas City
Howard Bros. Jewelry
Hanelines
Twin City
Mack E. Barham
John W. Thompson
Bastrop
William Henry Simons
Chatham
Castor Lee Payton
Roselawn
Monroe
Jim Jenkins
Morton St
Tony B. Russell Jr
S. 9Th St
Thomas H. Johnson
Rimes Circle
James W. McMahon
Bossier City
George E. Butler
Thomas St
Allen Y. Jackson
Trenton Lively
Zell B. Banks
Frank Norris
Historical Bill Gets House Okay
The House passed a bill 74 to 23 to create the Louisiana Committee for the Preservation of Antiquities under control of the State Tourist Development Commission. Rep. Eugene McGehee argued it would empower the state to manage private property, while Rep. Ray D. Tarver underscored the measure’s role in preserving historical assets. In 1944 T-Day marked a major Allied invasion under Gen Dwight Eisenhower.
Four Projects Approved By Planning Group
The Monroe Ouachita Region planning commission recommended city council approval for four church and educational projects and set public hearings on two rezoning cases. Plans include a Messiah Lutheran Church parsonage on Rimes Drive, a Presbyterian Student Union at 409 College Ave, relocation of Deuteronomy Baptist Church facilities to South Sixteenth Street, and North east Louisiana State College moving maintenance offices to near the new athletic field at 4000 Quigles Dr. Public hearings on the Erin Park Subdivision rezoning and Texas I 20 junction area rezoning are scheduled for June 20.
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Monroe-Ouachita
Messiah Lutheran Church
Rimes Drive
Forest Homes
Presbyterian
College Ave
Louisiana State College
Deuteronomy Baptist Church
Texas Ave
Sixteenth Street
Milhaven Road
Northeast
Quigles Dr
Erin Park
Markup Tax Bill Clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Baton Rouge Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill to stop arbitrary markups for tax purposes. The measure would bar the State Revenue Department from taxing a retailer on any figure other than the actual price charged for goods. Sponsored by Rep. George Halstead of Lincoln Parish, it previously passed the House.
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Baton Rouge
Senate
Judiciary Committee
State Revenue Department
George Halstead
Lincoln Parish
House
The
Revenue Department
Highway Signs For Interstate Bidding Set
The Louisiana Department of Highways will receive bids June 15 for furnishing and erecting Interstate signs and guardrail along the Calhoun to West Monroe stretch of I-20. Work starts about 0.8 mile west of the US 80 junction, extends 12.3 miles east to near Stella Street Interchange in West Monroe, with a six month time limit.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Department of Highways
Calhoun-West Monroe
A. L. Stewart
Calhoun
Stella Street
West Monroe
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