Five Draw Prison Sentences In District Court Activity
Judge Hillyer S. Parker today sentenced five persons to the state penitentiary at Angola with a suspended sentence for another and remanded two others to parish jail for pre sentence investigations. Theodore May Jr George Williams Leon Clinton Wright Roy William Hinkie and Mary Hinkle received terms for burglary forgery and manslaughter with varying lengths. Herbert Wilson was given a one year jail term and probation for issuing a worthless check. Remands were ordered for Clarence Kring Doris Rouse Jones and John William Pierce with dates for future sentencing.
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Hillyer S. Parker
Angola
Theodore May Jr
Monroe
George Williams
Leon Clinton Wright
Roy William Hinkie
Mary Hinkle
Athens
Ala
Herbert Wilson
Clarence Joseph Kring
Alvis Hotel
Doris Rouse Jones
John William Pierce
Waverly
Tenn
Hinkle
Fowler seeks end to Louisiana multi office voting law
Louisiana state voting machine custodian Doug las Fowler urged a legislative committee to repeal the multi office voting rule to restore public confidence in elections. Supporters led by President Victor Bussie of the Louisiana AFL-CIO argued the current system forces ballots for all offices in six seat races, potentially invalidating votes. Opponents warned that allowing partial ballots could empower minority blocs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Douglas Fowler
Victor Bussie
Louisiana Aft-Cio
Louisiana
Legislatorso
Multiple DUI charges and minor violations listed in Monroe area
Individuals named Thomas P. Hayes, Nick Tom Slavent, Claude B. Sturdivant, Harvey Boutwell, John F. Blazier, Larry D. Arnold, and H. J. Beasley each face three hundred dollars in costs for Driving While Under the Influence. Addresses span Monroe West Monroe Ferriday and Winnfield. Other cases included minor violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Hayes
S. 9Th St
Monroe
Nick Tom Slavent
Blazier Lane
West Monroe
Claude B. Sturdivant
S. 4Th St
Harvey Boutwell
Rt. 1
Ferriday
John F. Blazier
Rowan St
Larry D. Arnold
Winnfield
H. J. Beasley
L 1St
Scranton weighs run to block Goldwater bid
Gov William Scranton appears ready to enter the Republican presidential race to challenge Barry Goldwater. With 543 delegates pledged to Goldwater and 655 needed, Scranton faces late hours and seeks broad GOP backing at the convention. Sources say he plans to announce his candidacy today after a troubled governors conference in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William W. Scranton
Barry i Goldwater
Goldwater
Scranton
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Bill to Exclude Wholesale Use Slated For House Bill
Baton Rouge special report notes the Senate passed a bill banning advertising articles for sale at wholesale prices unless the sale price is bonafide wholesale. Sponsor Sen. Edwin W. Edwards said the measure protects fair trade and backs from Louisiana Better Business Bureaus. It does not affect consumers or prohibit discount selling. The House is expected to act next week.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Senate
Edwin W. Edwards
Crowley
Louisiana Better Business Bureaus
Edwards
Eisenhower’s Call Alters Scranton’s 1964 Run Ambition
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower urged Scranton to stay open for nomination but then called to say he did not want Scranton to join any cabal against a candidate. Scranton had traveled to Cleveland with Eisenhower inspired enthusiasm and was ready to announce his candidacy. The late call left him chilled and confused by television appearances, framing him as reluctant to risk a run against Goldwater.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Scranton
Goldwater Scranton
Cleveland
Eisenhower
Goldwater
Chamber Bulletin Urges Senate Support for Workmen’s Comp
The Minute Man Brigade of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce completed a special at large legislative bulletin urging members to contact their legislators and vote for the Senate passed bill. The measure pending in the House would raise workers compensation payments and revise other parts of the law.
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Minute Man Brigade
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Senate
House
Moroline Hospital Quality Dressing Ad Explains Benefits
An ad promotes Moroline hospital quality dressing for minor skin injuries. It claims soothing relief for work sore hands, raw blistered skin, dry scalp and minor burns. States filtered five times and priced at 17 cents, higher than 27 cents for double quantity.
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Les LeJeune
LeJeune
Johnny Mitchell
John Fogleman
Fowler
Algie D. Brown
Caddo Parish
Sterlington Bank
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin- WiLliAes
Sherwin-Williams Co
N. 4Th
Cypress
W. Monroe
Belks
Lee
Travel
Lee Rider
Fathers Day
Dacron & Rayon
Jamaica
Dad
Knapp
Peach Ridge Farm
Arkansas Road
Sian
Uncle Tom Sez
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