Trade School Directors Seek Restored Funds in Louisiana
Trade school directors from Ouachita Concordia Franklin LaSalle and Winn parishes testified before the House Appropriations Committee urging restoration of operating funds. Ouachita Valley Vocational School seeks 235 889, while Concordia Huey P Long and Franklin request restored last year levels. Budget cuts across schools included salary and program reductions totaling tens of thousands of dollars.
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Baton Rouge
S. W. Jackson
Ouachita Valley
Ouachita
J. W. Beasley
Concord
Franklin Parish
P. R. Persa
L. R. Moseley
Huey P. Long
la Salle
Winn Parishes
Long School
Moseley
Jackson
Ouachita School
Reds Threaten In East Germany Detention Dispute
The United States faces a possible East West crisis as nine American soldiers from the 3rd Armored Division, including a three man helicopter crew, may be held indefinitely after a Sikorsky helicopter strayed into the Soviet zone and was forced down during a thunderstorm. East German police detained them Saturday, prompting a stiff protest if delays in release persist.
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United States
3Rd Armored Division
East Germany
Germany
Barge Accident Near S C Railroad Bridge Sends Crew to Shore
Twin City CHIT-CHAT Monroe reports that a barge spilled its contents after the current of the Quachita swept it under the S C Railroad bridge. Sunroof supports on the barge caught on the bridge, causing the accident. All occupants swam to the overturned barge and were ferried to shore by nearby boaters.
Britain and United States Seek Breakthrough in Disarmament Talks
In a cautious call for progress, Premier Macmillan urged that a beginning can be made in controlled disarmament of both nuclear and conventional weapons. He stressed that progress depends on the willingness of both sides to negotiate and that Britain and the United States are prepared to move forward.
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Macmillan
United States
Britain
Early Atlas and Thor Missile Tests Reported
Air Force officials described Thor missiles with a 1500 mile range and Atlas stages ready for August tests over 6000 miles. At least 13 Thor launches occurred with five successes, and Gen Anderson noted even failed shots could yield valuable scientific satellites as the project moves toward extended space trajectories.
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Thor
Anderson
Moon
Space
Earth
Louisiana Lawmaker Pushes Segregation Bills in LSU Hearing
Rainach’s eight segregation bills moved to the House floor as witnesses from LSU and state groups debated integration. Proponents touted constitutional backing while critics including LSU professors argued against forced racial mixing and questioned legality under federal rulings.
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Middleton
House
Louisiana
Rainach
House Education Committee
Garrett
Legislative Committee On
LSU
Charles Reynard
E. B. Robert
College of Education
L. L. Fulmer
Louisiana Teachers Assn
McNeil
George A. Dreyfous
The
State Civil Liberties Union
Bert Adams
Vernon Parish
Legislative Committee
Adams
New Orleans
James Dombrowski
Southern Conference Education Fund
SCEF
Southern Conference On Human Welfare
House Un-American Activities Committee
Senate
Internal Security Subcommittee
Alabama
LTA
Fulmer
Little Rock
Central High
Wimberly
Reynard
Earl Long
United School Committee
State Board of Education
Supreme Court
United States
Damage Suit Filed In Death Of W. W. Webb
Two highway collision lawsuits filed in Ashley circuit court seek a total of 720000 in damages for five deaths. One suit for 400000 is by Hamburg high school girls’ parents after a Dec 6 rain wreck near Hamburg. The other, by Mrs. William W. Webb of West Monroe on behalf of her sons, seeks 320000 for the death of her husband, 47 year old Fred erick Ross and Garland Warren Webb in a Crossett area crash with Clarence Strahan and Kamin er Construction Co.
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Hamburg
Louisiana
Crossett
Clarence Strahan
Kaminer Construction Co
William W. Webb
West Monroe
Frederick Ross
Garland Warren Webb
Webb
Paper Company
Strahan
Petition Denied for St Bernard Officials in New Orleans
A civil district judge refused to delay the removal of St Bernard parish police jury president Celestine Melerine and vice president James Licciardi. Charges against them include misfeasance malfeasance in office and public bribery, brought by District Attorney Leander Perez.
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New Orleans
UPI
St. Bernard Parish
Celestine Melerine
James Licciardi
Seivil
Dist
Atty
Leander Perez
Fireworks Bill Sparks Colleague Exchange
Jack criticizes a fireworks bill citing dangers to children and accidents. He recalls three child deaths from fireworks in the past year and urges action to prevent injuries, contrasting with highway fatalities of about 40,000 yearly.
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Jack
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