Oil markets adapt as Middle East conflict shifts flow
The 1956 Suez crisis altered oil routes but today giants like 100,000 ton tankers and new fields in Libya Algeria Nigeria ease supply. Europe receives more from Cape routes and pipelines, while Middle East output, led by Saudi Arabia 2.4 million bpd, mixed with Egypt imports, shapes a resilient global balance despite tensions.
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Richard F. Newcome
Associated Press
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
United Arab Republic
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Saudia Arabia
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Gulf of Aqaba
Tornadoes Spin Across Midwest For Fifth Night
Tornadoes and violent storms sweep the Midwest for a fifth night with warnings in the Plains. A twister hit Fort Dodge Iowa injuring five and damaging homes and a trailer court while hail and flooding disrupted Lacrosse Wisconsin and parts of Iowa and surrounding states.
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United Press International
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Naughty boy avoids bruises after spanking due to tanning
Report notes the boy did not show black and blue marks post discipline because his skin became tanned. The incident sparked questions about physical punishment and its visible effects.
Various Classes Offered This Summer at West Monroe High
The Home Economics Department offers summer classes at West Monroe High School. Mrs. Nadine Miller leads sessions for teens and adults with sewing for freshmen economics June 12 to 15, clothing construction techniques June 19 to 21, and antique furniture June 26 to 27. Classes start at 8 a.m.
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West Monroe High School
Nadine Miller
U S Protests Ruling of Court Overdraft Card Burning
The Justice Department asks the Supreme Court to overturn a Boston circuit ruling that voided a Selective Service amendment banning draft card burning as constitutional free speech. It held burners could still be convicted for failure to carry cards. The DOJ argues Congress may require carrying a draft card and thus prohibit destruction or mutilation.
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Washington
Justice Department
Supreme Court
U.S. Circuit Court
Circuit Court
Boston
Congress
Roadside Vendors Told to Remove Signs on State Property
Louisiana Department of Highways warns all roadside businesses to remove signs and small stands from highway rights of way. Highway Director A L Stewart says placing signs is illegal and dangerous and will be enforced by police. Officials worry about fruit stands for the June July peach market and urge compliance.
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Louisiana Department of Highways
A. L. Stewart
Stewart
Jaycees Plan Blood Type Registry Upgrade in East Carroll
Lake Providence Jaycees set June 24 to secure an up-to-date blood type listing for East Carroll Parish. President Bob Fain says current list is old and they will work with East Carroll Parish Hospital and Health Unit to complete the project.
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Lake Providence
Water tests find no bacterial contamination in West Monroe
Ten samples from West Monroe water supply collected on May 25 show no evidence of bacterial contamination, per Perry V. Watson Jr. regional engineer of the Louisiana State Board of Health. Mayor W. B. Hatten and the Board of Aldermen received the report.
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West Monroe
Perry V. Watson Jr
Louisiana State Board of Health
W. B
Bert) Hatten
Board of Aldermen
Watson
Smokers Clinic May Be Answer
The article examines tobacco addiction treatment as a solution to rising cigarette use and disease risks. It highlights a New York Sweden program using nicotine analogs like lobeline hydrochloride, injections or tablets, plus counseling and diet. Results show high success, with 97 percent achieving 25 percent or less of initial consumption.
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United States
Reiffel
New York
Sweden
Annual Day Camp Opens Monday
The 14th annual YMCA YWCA Day Camp begins Monday at 9 a.m. in Forsythe Park with Miss Bess Sharp directing the girls camp and Dervis Tippen guiding the boys section. Camp runs three two week sessions and a one week session, ages 6 to 12, with transport by YMCA bus to designated Monroe and West Monroe schools.
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Ymca-Ywca
Forsythe Park
Bess Sharp
YWCA
Dervis Tippen
West Monroe High School
YMCA
Frank “Butch” Hoffmann
Cindy McDonough
Waterfront
Diane Barton
Debbie George
Sandra Hussey
Diane Lewis
Sandi Mann
Linda Allen
Susan McElroy
Judy Tanner
Brett Clark
Benny Cummings
Wilson Kirkland
Lewis Ledlow
Vernon Ray Mears
Ted van Landing
Man Initiated Into Fraternity at Dallas Mortuary School
Arthur M. Edwards Jr. of West Monroe was recently initiated into the Epsi lon Chapter of Pi Sigma Eta Fraternity at the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science. Membership is for leaders with high morals and a 90 percent grade average. The fraternity aims to promote understanding and advance the funeral profession.
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Epsilon
Pi Sigma Eta
Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science
Arthur M. Edwards Jr
New Natchitoches St
West Monroe
Monitor Course Slated In Area
H Russell Patrick East Carroll Parish Civil Defense Director announces a Rachef Monitor Course from June 16 to August 4. Classes meet one night weekly for eight weeks in the courthouse Police Jury room, covering radiation types and protective measures. M Ellis Bairnsfather of Rayville will conduct the sessions.
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Lake Providence
H. Russell Patrick
East Carroll Parish
M. Ellis Bairns
Rayville
Hannibal Caves Search For Missing Boys Continues
Thirty days have passed since three Hannibal boys vanished near Murphy's Cave in Missouri. Families and searchers comb the cave lined hills around the Mark Twain home area hoping for clues to their fate. The City Council and rescue squad will drill in a lower level cave area as part of the renewed effort. The missing are Joey Hoag 13, Bill Hoag 11, and Craig Dowell 14, last seen May 10.
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Hannibal, Mo
Hannibal
Mississippi
Michael Hoag
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Murphy’s Cave
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Joey Hoag
Bill
Twain
Shreve Resigns As Assistant Cook At Loubert's Lounge
Bob Shreve, self described assistant cook at Loubert's Lounge in Saginaw, resigns citing low pay and no fringe benefits while praising staff. Sheriff Loubert notes Shreve forgot to mention he lost his job after completing a six month sentence.
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Saginaw, Mich
UPI
Robert Loubert
Bob Shreve
Loubert
Shreve
Saginaw County
Council, Squad and Families Plan Cavern Drill
The City Council the Mark Twain Rescue Squad and the boys families agreed Thursday to drill the area seeking a cavern that could be opened to locate the boys. Mrs Dowell said Pye wanted this done all along.
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Pye
Mrs. Dowell
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