City Council Accepts Bid for 14 Police Cars
The Monroe City Council in regular session today accepted the bid of Studebaker-Packard of Monroe for 14 new Studebaker Larks for use by city police. The local Studebaker dealer's bid of $20,991.26 was approved.
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Lamotta Riles Senate Panel Over $100000 Bribe Claim
A Sicilian American boxing star testifies about bribe offers connected to a Fox bout. He denies alleging specific names and contradicts a May interview account while confirming past fights and injury details. City bids for police vehicles, motorcycles, uniforms, and a Travel All station wagon are approved or rejected.
Engle warns treaty could cede Antarctic sovereignty
Engle contends that submitting the Antarctic treaty to Congress risks demilitarizing the continent and ceding equal Soviet status before disarmament progress. He argues the treaty would empower the Soviet Union and threaten allied security in the southern hemisphere despite U S leadership in the effort.
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Prince impostor arrests across multiple states reveal bold impersonation
Norwalk police arrested a Florida native on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and impersonation. The FBI charged him on a federal warrant issued in Newark. He claimed to be a prince, traveled to Africa to study Swahili, and used fake identities at Lincoln University and various hospitals. He also claimed the California quiz prize and was linked to a desertion case.
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Twin City Chit Chat from West Monroe Masonic Temple
The West Monroe Masonic Temple hosts a formal event Saturday with dinner at 6 30 p m and conferring of degrees at 7 30 p m. Notables from Louisiana and Arkansas attend with Grand Masters among guests.
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Eisenhower in Manila Draws Record Crowds
President Eisenhower arrives in Manila from Wake Island to a hero’s welcome as Garcia lauds the United States and the Philippines pledge lasting friendship. MacArthur sends greetings via the former staff aide while crowds flood streets, climb balconies, and press close along a humid route through the city.
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Pay Hire Structure Across Four-Year Pa Sessions
A breakdown outlines compensation in Pennsylvania: a base pay every four years plus $50 per session for postage and stationery, with $24,000 allocated for each four-year period. The details indicate the financial framework governing legislative stipends and associated costs.
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Kennedy Calls Khrushchev Summit a Misguided Gamble
In a pointed address, John F. Kennedy argues the summit failed and Khrushchev should not be negotiated with. He warns the campaign risk of trading threats for peace, urges rebuilding U.S. military strength, and outlines broad policy shifts including NATO revamp and aid, Middle East measures, and Africa nationalism. He also notes legislative pay figures for state lawmakers as part of the broader document.
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Boy Turns Against Harvard Scholarship Incident
A Westbury New York student accepted a Harvard scholarship, prompting local Legion Commander William Bostelman to demand explanations from the boy and parents. Bostelman warned the act could be a lifetime mistake that would plague him while Dr. Cecil Rice said the move would not affect Bayne’s graduation and defended the student’s rights though questioning his manners. The parents declined to comment.
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Parachute spy letter from Moscow details capture and fate
A letter dated May 26 from Moscow, in Gary's handwriting, describes a parachute ascent, a minor facial wound, and capture. He recalls a prison tour of Moscow, prison sunlit yard, and access to books. The note notes a planned trial under Soviet espionage law with possible seven years to death, while his wife prays for return and reunification with Khrushchev.
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Louisiana liquor tax bill sparks export duty fight
Louisiana legislators debated a bill to raise the wholesale tax to match the state consumption tax on liquor exported to Mississippi. Proponents claimed big revenue gains and level prices for local retailers. opponents warned it would tax export and drive buyers to Illinois or Texas, reinforcing existing black market routes.
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Son of Actor Guy Kibbee Dies By Own Hand
Police report Donald Guy Kibbee Jr. 25, UCLA student and son of actor Guy Kibbee, shot himself in a bedroom in Los Angeles. He was found by his mother Esther Kibbee after being described as low in spirits. The elder Kibbee died four years ago in East Islip, New York.
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Pasco County jail warden suspended over inmate work claim
Hiram L. Schoonfield, warden of Pas saic County Jail, is suspended as authorities probe charges he took four inmates from the prison to help build a fence around his home. Schoonfield says the inmates were indoors too long and he offered occupational therapy.
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Harriman Predicts Rockefeller May Quit GOP
Averell Harriman former New York governor predicted Rockefeller may quit the Republican Party after criticizing Nixon and Eisenhower. He spoke at Roosevelt University and tied Eisenhower's U-2 handling to Khrushchev cancelling the summit. Harriman cited his own 1928 party resignation as precedent.
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Oil Tank Blast Shocks Freedom Pa Refinery
An explosion in a Valvoline Refinery Co oil tank rocked Freedom Pennsylvania during a violent thunderstorm. No injuries were reported though fires threatened adjacent tanks. A refinery spokesman said the blaze may be contained and lightning was blamed for starting the fire near Route 88. Freedom, population about 4,000, lies 30 miles northwest of Pittsburgh.
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