Estes Case Tests Texas Grand Jury In Brazil Charge Dispute
Maynard C. Wheeler president of Commercial Solvents Corp testified before a House subcommittee that the firm’s relation with Billie Sol Estes was customer and supplier and denied any plan to build a Brazil operation. He challenged testimony by Frank Cain and explained how CSC pressed for security when Estes pledged government grain storage payments.
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Washington (Ap
Maynard C. Wheeler
Commercial Solvents Corp
Billie
Sol Estes
House
Estes
Wheeler
Frank Cain
Finance Company
Texas
Cain
Avas
Brazil
Billie Sol Estes’ Fertilizer
W. Ward Jackson
Presi
Pettit Elected Ouachita Parish Police Jury President by One Vote
L B Pettit of Ward Three won the presidency of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in an 8 to 7 vote after earlier 8 8 deadlocks. Irvin W Kilpatrick of Ward 10 and Montgomery supporter Tom Hicks were involved. Pettit promised annual committee changes and said jury changes come each year.
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L. B. Pettit
Ouachita Parish
M. W. Montgomery
Tom Hicks
Ward Five
Montoamary
Reanee
Sarah Wbcateessrese
Extercalercreer
Tae
Irvin W. Kilpatrick
Ward 10
Montgomery
Pettit
F. G
Red Studdard
Brother Pettit
Mississippi delays Meredith votercharges in court ruling
Mississippi officials postponed charges of illegal voter registration against James H Meredith in a federal court order. President Kennedy will give a Fourth of July speech at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. In Algiers the Secret Army Organization bombed a technical college and five private buildings. The stock market recovered some losses after May downweek. Convicted killer Jon Mattox attended his father’s funeral with penitentiary guards nearby.
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Jackson, Miss
Mississippi
James H. Meredith
University of Mississippi
Washington
Kennedy
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
White House
Algiers
Secret
Employment gains continue in Monroe area May rise
The May report from the Louisiana State Employment Service Monroe office shows area employment at 28,600, up 2.6 percent from last year. May added 250 jobs, with 75 in manufacturing and large non manufacturing gains aided by favorable weather, construction activity, and improving economy. Unemployment fell to 2,425, down 4.0 percent from April and 9.3 percent from May 1961.
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Monroe
Louisiana State Employment Service
Stubbs Avenue
Budget Considered Behind Closed Doors In Baton Rouge
Gov Jimmie H Davis administration and legislature move toward finalizing a 785 million state spending plan with limited chance for amendments. Senate adds 1 million for State Board Liquidation on state debt despite protests over legislative control. Davis also notes San Marino context as a separate point.
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Sam Hanna
Baton Rough
Jimmie H. Davis
House Appropriations Committee
Bryan Lehmann
Norco
Senate
Land expansion for Northeast Louisiana State College discussed
The State Bond and Building Commission under Gov. Jim Davis will meet at 3 30 p m to consider purchasing additional land across Bayou De Siard for Northeast Louisiana State College Monroe. Senator Jamar Adcock says Rep Lawrence Gibbs and Rep Mike John Jr will attend with college president Dr George T Walker as an engineering survey by Lester High guides the plan.
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Baton Rouge
State Bond and Building Commission
Jimmie H. Davis
Northeast Louisiana State College
Monroe
Davis
Northeast State College
Jamar Adcock
Lawrence Gibbs
Mike John Jr
George T. Walker
Bayou de Siard
Northeast
Lester High
Adcock
Johnston Wins South Carolina Senate Nomination in Landslide
In Columbia, Sen. Olin D. Johnston defeated Gov. Ernest Hollings by about 21 points, 175,073 to 89,487 with 1,469 of 1,604 precincts reporting. Johnston will face W. D. Workman Jr. in November. Also, Donald Russell won the Democratic nomination for governor, defeating Burnet Maybank and three others.
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Columbia
S.C
U.S
Olin D. Johnston
South Carolina
Ernest
Hollings
Senate
Johnston
W. D. Workman Jr
Louisiana House rejects two term bill for governor succession
The Louisiana House declined to pass a Little Hoover Commission proposal allowing a governor to succeed himself. Rep. Robert Munson switched his vote to nay, then reversed for reconsideration, leaving the tally 64 49 but short of the needed two thirds. Gov. Jimmie Davis aides stayed silent as supporters cited long study and step in right direction.
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Risley Tribe
T. T. Fields
Farmerville
Munson
Little Hoover Commission
Davis
Jack Dyer
Baton Rouge
Dyer
Govenor
Welborn Jack
Shreveport
Twin City Chit Chat and Summer Theatre Plans
The Arnold family hosted a reunion at Pe canal land Plantation with 47 attendees. The Little Theatre presents The Clown and His Circus at Strauss Playhouse Sunday at 3 p.m. July 20 to 23 as part of the summer festival with George Brian directing. The West Monroe Chamber tourism committee meets at 2 p.m. June 20 to discuss promoting tourism.
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John J.) Arnold
Kidon Arnold
Pecanland Plantation
Tryauts
the Clown
The
Little Theatre
Strauss Playhouse
Lamy Lane
Monroe Little Theatre
Northeast Louisiana State College
George Brian
Northeast
Tourism Committee of
West Monroe
Two Men Die In Head-On Crash Near Plaquemine
In Iberville Parish two men died in a head-on collision near Plaquemine. Harry Foy of Metairie was killed instantly. Lou Vince, LSU student from Baton Rouge, died later. Vince's wife remains in critical condition at Plaquemine Sanitarium.
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Plaquemine
Iberville Parish
Here
Othrs
Harry Foy
Metairie
Louis S. Vince
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
Vince
Plaque Mine Sanitarium
Foy
Senators Clash With Governor Over Punitive Legislation
North Louisiana lawmakers accuse Gov Jimmie Davis of punishing their districts by blocking state projects after battles in the House over the colleges bill. Senator Bob Rogers and Senator Jackson Davis denounce the action as political punishment for Caddo Parish, while Senate leaders dispute the accusations. Partly cloudy and windy with possible afternoon thundershowers forecast. highs near 79, lows around 66.
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Dimamucc
HH. Davis Today
Bob Rogers
Grand Cane
Senate
House
Jimmie Ho Davis
Shreveport
Davis
Caddo
Sen. Davis
Bradford priest refuses marriages to timid grooms
The Rev. Charles Manchester of Bradford says he will not marry any groom who lacks courage to walk the aisle. He claims at least half of grooms smell of beer and approach the altar tipsy, warning that alcohol could sour the bride’s view.
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Bradford
England
Charles Manchester
Bruce Co Suspended From Trading After President’s Unauthorized Withdrawals
The American Stock Exchange suspended trading in FE L Bruce Co after president Edward McGilbert withdrew 1 953 000 from the firm without authorization and resigned. I L Bruce Jr. announced the suspension and Gilbert defended his actions as protecting an acquisition program for the company and shareholders.
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New York
FE. L. Bruce Co
Edward McGilbert
New York City
Exchange
Committee On Securities
Gilbert
I. L Bruce Jr
Bruce
Guibert
Estes to testify before Texas grand jury in Marshall death case
Billie Sol Estes appeared before a Texas grand jury to answer questions about the death of Agriculture Department official Henry H. Marshall. The proceedings are secret, and Estes' testimony is not public. A writ petition to quash the subpoena was filed and later held in abeyance.
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Franklin, Tex
UPI
Billie Sol Estes
Texas
Grand Jury
Agriculture Department
Estes
John Cofer
Cofer
Texas Ranger
Clint Peoples
Peoples
Dist
John Barron
Barron
Henry H.marshall
Marshall
Judge To Play Unusual Role In Marcello Case
New Orleans judge J Skelly Wright will testify in a federal case about Carlos Marcello, the 1938 marijuana plea that Marcello seeks to overturn due to lack of counsel. If successful, the move could affect Marcello deportation efforts long pursued by the government.
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Marcello
New Orleans
J. Skelly
Wright
Ul SS Dist
Harold Armsworth
Carlos Marcello
Council
Today’s Chuckle Odd-Limer Ends Day Before He Was
A humorous quip notes a man from another era who claims his day finished before it began, playing on old time rhythm and rhyme. The joke hinges on temporal reversals and tongue in cheek irony.
Ohio GI Abshier defects to North Korea report
Pvt Larry A Abshier of Cleveland Ohio defects to North Korea after crossing the front line May 28. Pyongyang radio says he was welcomed in Pyongyang and other cities and urges U S troops to oppose war machinations. Father disputes the statements attributed to him.
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Seoul
South Korea
Pyongyang
North Korea
Pvt
Larry A. Abstier
Cleveland
Ohio
U.S. Army
Hewether
Theo Pinca
Up Pie
Korea
Abshier
No Man’s Land
Pyong Radio
George
Show Biz Union Witness Admits Rules Unenforced
Washington AP report says Ernest Fast former Midwest regional director for the American Guild of Variety Artists testified before a Senate investigations subcommittee that he never enforced rules banning entertainers from hustling drinks or mingling with customers. He acknowledged no operator was told to enforce the clause, while noting newspapers report abuses but claiming no personal knowledge.
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Washington
APH
Ernest Fast
Midwest
American Guild of Variety Artists
AGWA
Senate
Fast
Best Market Place Want Ads Sell All Kinds Fast
Readers are urged to place Want Ads in NEWS STAR WORLD to sell items quickly. The 1942 Ford V-8 in good shape is listed for 160 dollars, and an electric guitar is offered for sacrifice. Contact FA 5-8094 after 4.
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