Soviets Claim East German Jurisdiction Over Nine U.S. Prisoners
In Berlin a Russian embassy statement denied U.S. jurisdiction over nine American prisoners captured after a helicopter forced landing inside East Germany. The East German government claimed rights over the helicopter and crew while Washington demanded their prompt return. The Russians said the captives were held by German Democratic Republic authorities and that all were unharmed.
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United States
Russia
East Germany
East Berlin
German Democratic Republic
U. S. Fleet Conducts Rescue Training Near Dikili Turkey
U S Navy forces off Dikili Turkey rehearse rescue operations for Americans amid Middle East crisis. The 6th Fleet with 18 ships and 1,800 Marines trains with Des Moines Salem Saratoga Essex and Wasp while carriers fly nearly 200 planes.
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U.S
Dikili
Turkey
Middle East
Lebanon
United
Lesbos
Des Moines
6Th Fleet
Salem
Saratoga
Essex
Fleet
Wasp
Maine
Rcek
Police Squad Kills Elephant in New Delhi Incident
A special police squad fired 23 rounds over three hours and killed President Prasad's pet elephant that ran amuck. Mahout Mahawat rode the beast during its morning exercise as officers worked to subdue it. The elephant had shown illness in January but had recovered. Mahawat escaped unharmed.
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New Delhi
UPS
Rajendra Prasad
Mahawat
De Gaulle Meets U S Envoy Amid Summit Speculation
Paris reports say Gen Charles de Gaulle conferred 20 minutes with U S Ambassador Amory Houghton amid signs of a possible Eisenhower De Gaulle summit. An embassy spokesman called it a courtesy visit, while talks with Macmillan loom. De Gaulle seeks cabinet advice on top level talks as Algeria turmoil, Corsica unrest, and constitutional reform press him. Delbecque, key Algiers coup figure, travels to Paris.
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Paris
UPI
Charles de Gaulle
U. S
Amory Houghton
Eisenhower
Houghton
de Gaulle
Washington
Harold Macmillan
De l _Gallue
Maurice Couve de Murville
Bonn
Macmillan
Algeria
France
Corsica
Leon Delbecque
Algiers
Delbecque
Walker Seeks $223000 Budget Increase for Northeast College
Incoming Northeast State College president Dr. George T. Walker urged the House Appropriations Committee to raise the college budget by 223 614. He was joined by lawmakers Rep. Gilbert Faulk and Rep. Lawrence Gibbs and Sen. Ralph A. King. Walker urged restoration of personal service funds and named specific increases for salaries student labor sabbatical leave travel equipment and major repairs before final budget action.
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Baton Rouge
George T. Walker
Northeast State College
House Appropriations Committee
Lewis C. Slater
State
Slater
Northeast
Walker
Capitol
Gilbert Faulk
Lawrence Gibbs
Monroe
Ralph A. King
Winnsboro
Crossett Woman Found Dead in Suspected Suicide
Crossett Ark Special Mrs Vinnie Mae Keene 48 was found dead in her bedroom last night Police Chief Dempsey Polk ruled death by own action He said she likely mixed an insecticide in a soft drink and drank it through a straw Her son Charles King found her about 11 pm after returning from work at the Crossett Mill No note or apparent motive was found and she was in apparent good health.
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Crossett
Ark
Vinnie Mae Keene
Dempsey Polk
Miss Clara Ann Starnes Granted Agnes Scott BA
Twin City Chit Chat notes Scott Graduate Miss Clara Ann Starnes daughter of Mrs T C Starnes will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in commencement exercises at Agnes Scott College on June 9. Miss Starnes a Spanish major is a Neville High School graduate.
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Clara Ann Starnes
T. C. Starnes
Agnes Scott College
Starnes
Neville High School
Dog Leaves Dog At Monroe Bait Stand
J. C. Fats Torrance and his son forgot their bob-tailed dog at a Monroe fish bait stand after stopping there last week. The story continues on page 2-A.
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J. C
Fats) Torrance
Monroe
Dallas man describes drowning experience near Lake Lavon
Reed aged 30, a construction worker, says he felt a strange good sensation as he sank in Lake Lavon after leg cramps. Unidentified boatmen rescued him, performed artificial respiration, and revived him after multiple submersions while his wife watched in fear.
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Dallas
Tex
Reed
Leroy Reed
Lake Lavon
Industrialists Oppose Louisiana Gas Tax Increase
Louisiana industry spokesmen argued a higher natural gas tax would hurt industry and invite coal competition. Rep. Ben Holt defended doubling the tax per 1 000 cubic feet noting Texas taxes higher with local taxes included. Officials estimate costs range from five to eight million dollars, while state revenue already includes 36 million from natural gas and 10 million in royalties.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Ben Holt
Texas
Holt
Here
Sam Dunbar
Louisiana Manufacturers Assn
Charles S. Wilkins
Louisiana-Arkansas
Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Assn
Macmillan seeks closer U.S. Britain economic ties
In a DePauw University speech Indiana the British Prime Minister urged fewer barriers to money and trade and called interdependence essential for the free world. He planned a Washington visit with Eisenhower and Dulles to discuss De Gaulle, prosperity, and the Russian challenge.
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Indianapolis
Harold Macmillan
United States
de Pauw University
Greencastle
Ind
Macmillan
Washington
Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Indiana
Charles de Gaulle
France
de Gaulle
Early Risers May See Sputnik III Overhead
Cambridge report says clear dawn skies will reveal the Sputnik III satellite and rocket at perigee about 130 miles above Earth. Observation is expected Tuesday and Wednesday, with visibility strongest in the southern United States.
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Cambridge
Mass
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
United States
Leaders oppose repeal of Little Hatch Act in Louisiana
Four House leaders from Baton Rouge oppose Rep. A. T. Sanders Jr. on repeal of the Little Hatch Act banning political activity by state and city civil servants. They say there are no administration plans to back the repeal and caution civil service remains essential. The Louisiana Civil Service League protests the move as a blow to the Civil Service system.
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Tom Jewell
Pointe Coupee
Richard Bertrand
Lafayette
Cashio
Bertrand
Louisiana Civil Service League
Sanders
Civil Service
Strike Averted At Missile Plant In Detroit Area
DETROIT. Agreement reached to avert a strike by 500 United Auto Workers at the Chrysler missile plant in Center Line after Chrysler granted 8000 salaried workers a June 1 9 cent cost of living boost while UAW Local 1245 and others refused to extend contracts. A company spokesman said strike action scheduled for today was called off.
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Detroit
API
Chrysler
United Auto Workers Union
Center Line
Here
UAW
Missile Plant
Heart Attack Fatal To Editor
Henry Wrenn 50 former AP capitol correspondent and editor of the Tallahassee Democrat died of a heart attack. He collapsed at his home about 6 30 a m and was dead on arrival at the hospital.
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Tallahassee, Fla
Henry Wrenn
Capitol
The
Associated Press
Tallahassee
Wrenn
la Hospital
Louisiana Senate OKs Uncontrollable Juvenile Transfer Bill
The Louisiana Senate passed a measure 33 to 0 authorizing LTI Superintendent A L Red Swanson to send incorrigibles to the courts to decide if they should be moved to the new DeQuincy institution built in 1954 to rehabilitate first offenders. Sen. Hubert Sims said the bill has juvenile court judges’ approval.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Training Institute
A. L
Red) Swanson
Senate
Hubert Sims
Mer Rouge
Louisiana Council of Juvenile Court Judges
LTI
Sims
Angola
James Sparks
Monroe
Sparks
Ouachita Parish
Wine tax plan waits for funds and reforms in Louisiana
Louisiana House Ways and Means Committee approves a 12 to 6 vote on a three million dollar wine tax hike after Gov Earl Long appeals for support. The bill would raise taxes on wines of 14 to 24 percent alcohol from 21 cents to one dollar per gallon, funding legislative scholarships and state general funds while a gasoline tax hike is withdrawn.
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Baton Rouge
House
Ways and Means
Earl Long
Long
Marvin Roberts
DeSoto Parish
Jesse McLain
McLain
Jasper Smith
Caddo Parish
Roberts
Rainach Opposes Move To Weaken Tax Vote Barrier
Senator Rainach supports a one-cent natural gas tax for teacher pay but will oppose a teacher backed effort to repeal the two-thirds rule. The Louisiana Teachers Assn seeks to amend the constitution to remove two-thirds approval for new taxes, following earlier battles over tax votes.
No Rain Hot Weather Forecast for Today
Partly cloudy and hot temperatures were forecast with some hope of widely scattered thundershowers mainly in the afternoon and evening. The high was expected in the 90s with Monroe and north Louisiana at 92 degrees on Sunday.
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Monroe
Louisiana
Petty Thieves Target Monroe Pool Again
The Monroe city pool suffers recurring thefts as patrons ignore lockers and signs. Pool director Jack Blanks urges use of the check room or personal locks to secure belongings. He notes signs warning swimmers about restricted areas are often ignored and describes catching several thieves in past seasons.
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Monroe
Jack Blanks
City Swimming
Blanks
MAIDCO Drive Opens During Twin Cities Industry Salute
Louis T. Hall Jr of Delta Carton Corp spoke at a Saddle and Spur breakfast kicking off Monroe Area Industrial Development Corp's 1958 59 membership drive. MAIDCO president John Sherrouse Jr praised industry and noted 5 600 local manufacturing jobs paying over 25 million dollars annually. Hall cited facilities attracting plants and relocating operations in the Twin Cities area.
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Twin Cities
Green Bay
South
Louis T. Hall, Jr
Delta Carton Corporation
Monroe Area Industrial Development Corporation
Saddle and Spur
John Sherrouse, Jr
Maidco
Monroe
Sherrouse
Advantage Hall
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