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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1966

Page

6

Older Brother of Pat Nugent the Center of Jokes

Da Nang South Vietnam AP Marine Lt. Gerard Nugent Pat Nugent will marry President Johnson's daughter Luci in Washington Aug 6 The lieutenant's unit Echo Company 3rd Battalion 3rd Marine Regiment based on Hill 22 near Da Nang patrols and defends their area He plans a Marine Corps career and was surprised by the engagement news Gerard married last August

Gerard Nugent Hill da Nang South Viet Nam Pob Pat Pat Nugent Johnson Luci Washington Gerard Viet Nam Hill 22 Marine Gomez Gulf Company White House Nugents Jerry P. Nugent Echo Company 3Rd Marine Regiment Nugent Marquette University Naval Rotc Marine Corps

Fourth Judicial Attorney Judges Qualify For Race

The Fourth Judicial District Race sees District Attorney Albin P Lassiter seeking a third term. Judges Jesse S Heard Mack E Barham and Hillyer S Parker qualified for the district judicial posts. Deadline set for 5 p.m. Friday. Secretary Duke Shackelford noted unavailability of Monroe Mayor Jack Howard and Rep Lawrence Gibbs due to travel and illness.

Fourth Judicial District Court Morehouse Ouachita Parishes Duke Shackelford Judicial District Erecta Committee Toay Shackelford Bonita Albin P. Lassiter Monroe Jesse S. Heard Mack E. Barham Hillyer S. Parker W. L Jack) Howard Ouachita Lawrence Gibbs Howard Gibbs St. Francis Hospital

Hotel Owners Oppose Stadium Room Tax Plan

The Greater New Orleans Hotel and Motel Association opposes a proposed five per cent room tax to fund a domed stadium, arguing the six per cent rate would push hotel rates above those of rival cities. They warn the tax could deter conventions and hurt tourism as the tax also funds teacher salaries and school operations.

New Orleans UPS Greater Crescent City

Judge Delays Shelton Trial For Contempt

A federal judge postponed the contempt of Congress trial of Ku Klux Klan leader Robert M. Shelton to September 12. Shelton, Imperial Wizard of the United Klans of America, faced potential fines and a year in prison if convicted as the trial and related cases test kland leadership.

Washington Robert M. Shelton Matthew McGuire U.S. District Court Shelton Committee Un-American Activities Committee Klan Investigation Tuscaloosa Ala House

Riots erupt as Buddhist protests clash with Saigon police

In Saigon Buddhist demonstrations surge through the capital ending a lull as riot police surround the U.S. Embassy. Monks and nuns lead crowds while police arrest dozens at the central market. Tear gas drives crowds, altars are removed, and banners call to stop killings, amid power struggles within Saigon's Buddhist movement.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S Buddhist Institute Gia Long Palace Nguyen van Thieu Nguyen Cao Ky Institute Thich Tam Chau Thich Tri Quang Tam Chau

Ouachita Parish Delinquent Tax Sale Wednesday

A total of 106 properties will be offered at the Ouachita Parish courthouse front door for delinquent parish and state taxes. Sheriff deputy C D Meredith places the tax debt at 9 107 80 with parish collections through Saturday totaling 4 979746 98 or 99 028 percent of 5 019 405 53.

Ouachita Parish C. D. Meredith

Civic group seeks Pancho Villa as national hero

The Mexican Civic Association proposes to honor Pancho Villa by naming a street after him and placing a statue in a downtown park. Villa, famed bandit leader, was killed in 1923.

Mexico City Mexican Civic Association Pancho Villa Mexico Villa

West Monroe Docket Heavy in City Court Session

Judge John McCormick presided over a heavy West Monroe City Court session Friday with multiple fines for gambling weapons and traffic offenses. Defendants from West Monroe and Monroe area faced fines ranging from 10 to 400 dollars after arrests on May 27 following a raid.

John McCormick West Monroe Robert McGee North Stewart Ave Otha Besant Crawford St Eddie Davis Coleman St Amos Clay Monroe Besant

Thefts Reported Here By Authorities

Several thefts were reported by authorities in Ouachita Parish. A burglary at 510 Cryer Street West Monroe involved an unlocked rear door and a missing envelope with 320 dollars. Other cases include tools valued at 175 dollars stolen from Roach's Nursery and meat worth 1870.74 dollars stolen from Frozen Food Locker. An arrest was made for jumping bond in Ouachita Parish. Ephron Jackson faced simple rope charges in Monroe.

Cryer Street West Monroe F. M. Waren Waren Harold Myles Indiana Mobile Ala Ouachita Parish Myles Monroe Sheriff’s Department Raymond W. Bird N. 6Th St Roach Cotton St James D. Blakney Barney Clifton Blakney Taylorsville Blakney Sheriff’s Department of Raligh Miss. Ouachita Parish Bailey Grant Wootens Thomas Ave John C. Wooten Ephron Willis Jackson LaFay Eaton Washington St

FTC opens lab to test cigarette tar and nicotine levels

UPI reports in Washington that the Federal Trade Commission will establish a dedicated laboratory for regular testing of tar and nicotine in U.S. cigarettes. The move follows a conference with FTC Chairman and remarks by Sen. Warren Magnuson, linking public health efforts to regulatory actions.

Washington UPI The Federal Trade Commission U.S Warren G. Magnuson Dwash New Laboratory FTC

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