Night clubs on Mississippi coast reopen after raid
Biloxi, Miss. AP reports Gulf Coast night spots resumed near normal operations 13 hours after a gambling raid ordered by Gov. Barnett and executed by National Guardsmen. Five people were arrested. $25,000 of liquor and gambling equipment was destroyed. Porter pleaded guilty to gambling equipment possession and illegal liquor possession, fined $125. Remaining defendants face hearings in Biloxi next week.
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Gulf Coast
Curtis Dedeaux
De‘deaux
National Guard
Ross Barnett
Barnett
Adj
William T. Wilson
Mississippi
James L. Porter
Justice of the Peace Court
Porter
Spot Club
Mississippi City
John S. Morris
Happy Ending For Story Of Kind Classmates
Glen Lake Michigan AP cancer stricken Duane Richardson's high school graduating class planned a Washington trip. Classmates voted to give their $700 to fund isotope treatments for the 17 year old. After the turn, offers to help poured in totaling $1,600 in cash and pledges. The class will go to Washington perhaps Monday.
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Glen Lake
Mich
Duane Richardson
Washington
Duane
Ilass
Teen-Driven Advice Sparks Teen Behavior Guide
A reader notes teen dating etiquette and parental trust issues, stressing good sportsmanship on dull dates and refusal options. The letter mentions privacy concerns with Dorothy Ricker’s new book PAY AND PLAY IDEAS FOR TEENS offering job tips and civic volunteer ideas, with requesting details via mail.
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Dorothy Ricker
Overwhelming Support Expected for Equal Pay Bill
Washington AP reports a House debate on a bill to prohibit wage discrimination between men and women in interstate business with 25 or more workers. Supporters call it essential while opponents warn it could empower the secretary of labor and risk women losing jobs to men.
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Washington
Katharine St. George
R-N.y
Phil M. Landrum
D-Ga
Secretary of Labor
Landrum
Nine Juvenile Burglars Held At Lakeshore School
Nine juveniles aged six to 13 were taken into custody by Ouachita parish sheriff's deputies after a burglary at Lakeshore Elementary School reported Wednesday. Items stolen included film strips a plastic fishbowl ornament and binding tape valued about 100 dollars with extensive damage to doors. The nine were released to parents pending juvenile court action. In separate police actions Raymond Howard 27 was booked for contributing to delinquency of a juvenile Billy Joe Rogers 23 was booked for aggravated battery and Willie Charles Thomas 34 was booked for forgery.
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Lakeshore
Niles
Ouachita Parish
Monroe
Raymond Howard
South Third Street
Billy Joe Rogers
Linderman
West Monroe
Rogers
Willie Charles Thomas
Sunday Closing Backers Draft Proposed Law
Citizens For Sunday Closing will present a draft ordinance to Monroe and West Monroe councils on July 10 if House Bill 1151 fails. Thirteen members led by Rev. John O. Stewart approve the plan. the bill would authorize statewide Sunday closings. The group will support the Ouachita delegation and meet June 28 at First Christian Church to hear a report. The measure would bar sales from midnight Saturday to midnight Sunday with exceptions for groceries, produce, meat, dairy, and other listed essentials.
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Monroe
West Monroe
John O. Stewart
First Christian, Church
Quachita
Lawrence Gibbs
Mike John
East Baton Rouge
Eugene W. McGehee
Ouachita
First Christian Church
L. B. Pettit
Barnett Praises Parchman Crops
Gov. Ross Barnett toured the Parchman state penitentiary and praised the cotton and corn crops as the most beautiful ever. He met new superintendent C. E. Breazeale during his sixth visit, noting he must make two inspections annually by law.
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Parchman
Miss
UPI
Ross Barnett
State Penitentiary
C. E. Breazeale
Dear Abby style questions on privacy and dating manners
A reader seeks guidance on handling disputes with a protective father and on how a sister should respond to an unwanted blind date. The columnist advises open, calm talks to preserve trust and stresses mature, pleasant behavior when accepting dates, noting a guest’s obligation to be agreeable.
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Dad
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John Fogleman
Mrs. Ricker
Fog Monroe
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Ruston Winnfield
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Sherry
Redwood
Superior Lumber Co., Inc
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