70 Mile Hurricane Winds Lash Florida Area Alma Raging On Mainland
Hurricane Alma battered Key West with 70 mph winds as it neared the Florida mainland after lashing Cuba. The storm, moving toward the southwest coast, caused flooding on U S 1 and sea tides up to 11 feet while civilians sought shelter and officials urged evacuation of low-lying areas.
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Plane Crash Kills X-15 Pilot Walker at Edwards AFB
World record holding X15 test pilot Joseph A. Walker was killed when an F104 chase plane collided with an XB70A research bomber near Barstow, California. XB70A pilot Al White parachuted to safety. copilot Maj. Carl S. Cross’s fate was unclear. Walker had reached 4,104 mph and 352,000 feet in prior X15 flights. The cause remained under investigation.
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House Passes War Bonus Bill for Louisiana Vets
Baton Rouge Louisiana State lawmakers moved a bill to grant a $300 veteran bonus for Vietnam veterans. The House approved it 101 to 1 and sent it to the Senate. Rep. Mike Hogan of Calcasieu Parish authored the measure, drawing 85 co sponsors. The bonus would be funded from beer tax revenues used for earlier war bonuses.
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John S Garrett Seeks Third District PSC Post in Louisiana
Haynesville born state representative John S. Garrett announces candidacy for the Third District Public Service Commission in the August 13 Democratic primary. Garrett, 44, longtime legislator since 1948, LSU and Louisiana Tech graduate, land developer, oil properties, cattle farm operator, and current chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.
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Twin Cities Chit Chat Recruit Massey in Fort Polk training
Local recruit Jerry L. Massey, son of Mr and Mrs James Leroy Massey of West Monroe, is undergoing basic training at Fort Polk. He has not yet been assigned to a training school.
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West Monroe Lions Club to hear Capt Ralph Norman Jr
Army Captain Ralph T. Norman Jr. of Monroe, home from the Army Engineering Department in Vietnam, will speak to the West Monroe Lions Club at 7 p.m. Thursday at Highland Park Country Club. He will show slides and discuss his war experiences in Vietnam, and is son in law of Lion member W O. Smith.
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Americans Score Major Battle Win in South Viet Nam
U S paratroopers of the 101st Airborne routed a North Vietnamese battalion in Kontum Province after two days of heavy fighting. The enemy left about 292 dead on a five mile battlefield as U S planners reported a significant victory ending a weeklong lull in ground action.
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Hue Monks Block American Convoys in Violent Clash
In Hue, militant youths led by brown robed monks blocked a four truck American convoy on Highway 1. A pro American bystander was severely beaten as Buddhist youths clashed with U S soldiers amid religious altars. Saigon remains under Buddhist moderates urging passive resistance.
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French Okay Troops Role In Germany
NATO foreign ministers reach a last minute compromise on the future role of 72,000 French troops in Germany. The defense status will be decided by the NATO political council in Paris, with military technical matters handled between Gen. Lyman Lemnitzer and French Chief of Staff Charles Ailleret. Dutch Foreign Minister Josef Luns brokered the agreement to avert a crisis and secure French acceptance.
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Monroe Area Weather: Cloudy Skies and Warm Temps
Partly cloudy skies persist in the Monroe area with warm temperatures today tonight and Thursday. Widely scattered thunderstorms possible mainly afternoons and evenings. Highs 88 to 92, lows 68 to 74. Tuesday's Twin Cities high reached 95 with a 67 degree low.
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Reagan to Oppose Gov Brown in Fall
Ronald Reagan swept to the Republican nomination for California governor, defeating George Christopher and winning strong support from his rival. Democrat Brown edged a narrow Los Angeles-backed race, while Mayor Samuel W Yorty called himself a maverick Democrat. Other California results included Lt Gov Anderson winning the Democratic slate nomination and Finch taking the Republican lieutenant governor spot. Nationwide primaries saw Mundt and Eastland secure renomination amid light turnout.
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Senator Opposes Speedy Action On Civil Rights Bill
Sen. Sam J. Ervin Jr. says the ambush shooting of James Meredith will not hasten hearings on the civil rights bill. He notes the measure has too many potentialities to pass quickly. Atty. Gen. Katzenbach testifies as House Republicans push to split the omnibus bill to pass a separate open housing provision. Rep. Emanuel Celler supports keeping the bill intact with the housing clause.
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North Carolina
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Dn.y
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Mother's meals remembered for careful thought not thawing
A playful reminiscence recalls how mothers planned meals with care rather than relying on thawed shortcuts. The lighthearted note celebrates home cooking traditions and family warmth from simpler times.
Amsterdam Stock Exchange: oldest in the world
The Amsterdam Stock Exchange in Holland, founded in 1602, is identified as the world’s oldest stock market. The note highlights its historic status and long-standing financial prominence.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Western Union Office Closes As Nationwide Strike Rages
W C Blair local Western Union Telegraph Co manager at 100 South Grand St says eight of about twenty employees nationwide joined a CTU walkout for higher wages. Office shutters left service halted with no pickets outside. CTU seeks 6 percent annual raises, CWA had reached local agreement. Pensions and past contracts cited as issues.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
South Grand St
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CWA
New York City
New York
Blanket clue in missing girl case investigated by FBI
A blood soaked blanket found 15 miles from Aurora where Paula Sue Steinbach, a 9 year old blonde girl, disappeared last Friday is undergoing FBI laboratory tests to determine if it can aid the search. Police Chief Spencer Garrett said the FBI was asked to check the item as a potential clue.
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First casualty in 39th national spelling bee
Washington AP reports Lily Tricky Word For Young Speller Lily Tricky Word For Young Speller, 12, Ventura California, misspells lily and exits in first round as 70 contestants advance. Wanda Suchowiejko of Denver clears conquerer after correction. six more eliminated in second round. Lorraine Willmeroth disqualified for incorrect interruption rule adherence.
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Ventura
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Denver
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Kernan
Ill
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North Arlington
N.J
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Hazelwood
Cathy Ritter
Ellicott City
Trailer sale offers 92 HP Johnson package deal
Boat trailer listing advertises a 14 ft Monark heavy gauge aluminum craft with a 92 HP Johnson outboard, Dixiecraft Type trailer, all like new for 400 dollars. Also available is a heavy gauge aluminum trailer 1 for 45 dollars. Call 323-7798.
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