Judge Denies Additional Desegregation Requests in Four Parishes
U S District Judge E Gordon West denied the Justice Department's call for stricter desegregation in Livingston Iberville Ascension and Pointe Coupee parishes. He said similar issues are pending before the 5th Circuit and granted intervention for the four suits. He rejected motions for faculty and staff desegregation equal facilities in equipment and instruction reduced waiting periods for athletic transfers and programs to address past inequalities. Desegregation timelines vary with Iberville Pointe Coupee aiming for 1967 68 all grades and Ascension already set for that year while Livingston targets 1968 September.
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Justice Department
Iberville
Pointe Coupee
Ascension
Livingston
Louisiana GOP Might Run Man For Congress
In Alexandria, Louisiana Republicans weigh fielding a candidate to challenge the Democratic nominee for the Eighth District seat. John Cade, party chairman, would not name the prospective candidate. Republicans must qualify by Friday for the November 8 general election. Incumbent Speedy O. Long and Lar ry Parker have already qualified for the August 13 Democratic primary. GOP officials plan to review the field after Democrats finish qualifying, then file Republican candidates Monday. Eight Democrats have filed for six Ward 1 school board seats, with four prospective Black candidates having drawn papers but not filed by 5 p.m. Tuesday.
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Alexandria
Louisiana
John Cade
Speedy O. Long
Jena
Rapides
Larry Parker
Rapides Parish
GOP
Allen Academy Seeks Fall Enrollees for 1966 67
Allen Academy a preparatory school and junior college for boys is now accepting applications for enrollment to a limited number of vacancies for the 1966 67 school year. Classes start with the seventh grade and continue through high school and the second year of college. The program aims to teach boys how to study and develop moral character leadership and self discipline in small classes over 81 years of academic success toward college entrance. If your son is of good moral character has the capacity to learn and will cooperate contact the Director of Admissions for full information.
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Allen Academy
Academy
Two School System Bills Move Through Senate
In Baton Rouge two proposed constitutional amendments affecting Ouachita Parish schools advance after Judiciary C Committee action. One limits city school boundaries to current limits, the other removes city residents from the Ouachita Parish School Board. Sen. Jamar Adcock, chair of the Judiciary Committee, sponsored both plans to let voters decide in November.
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Baton Rouge
Ouachita Parish
Senate
Judiciary C Committee
Jamar Adcock
Judiciary Committee
Monroe
NSF Summer Institute awards post doctoral fellowship
The National Science Foundation Summer Institute for College Teachers at the University of Florida has awarded a post doctoral fellowship to Dr. Davis S. Byrd, associate professor of chemistry at Northeast Louisiana State College. The program began Monday and will run 10 weeks. Byrd will research the preparation of organic compounds.
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National Science Foundation
University of Florida
Davis S. Bryd
Northeast Louisiana State College
Byrd
Gibo Pizza House Opens in Monroe Area
The grand opening of Gibo Pizza House at 1008 North 18th Street runs Thursday through Sunday. Pierre Lauve, owner, says the exclusive pizza house opened May 3 and offers fresh pies, pasta, sandwiches, and fried items with takeout or dine in. Hours are 11 to 10 Monday to Thursday, 11 to 1 Friday and Saturday, 4 to 10 Sunday. Lauve, a eight year Monroe resident, is married with two children.
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THE
Pizza House
N. 18Th St
Monroe
Pierre Lauve
Gibo Pizza House
North 18Th St
Laure
Cibo’s
Emerson
Professor Receives One-Year Fulbright Lecturer Grant
Dr. John T. Goorely, associate professor of Pharmaceutical chemistry at Northeast Louisiana State College, has been awarded a one-year grant by the State Department to serve as lecturer consultant in chemistry on the faculty of pharmacy and chemistry at the National University of Honduras. The selection was made by the Board of Foreign Scholarships under the Fulbright-Hays Act.
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Northeast Louisiana State College
U.S. State Department
Pharmacy
National University of Honduras
John T. Goorely
NLSC
Board of Foreign Scholarships
New Chapter Head Of Red Cross Here
Dr. Padgett named chair as Ouachita Parish Red Cross installs officers at its 49th annual meeting at 200 S Grand. New board members and service award recipients announced. Grayson urges community service dialogue.
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Dr. Padgett
Red Cross
James Padgett
Ferdinand V. Grayson
United Fund of Greater
Monroe
Walter Johnson
Grayson
United Givers Fund
Washington, D.C
Tucson Little Theater Fire Suppressed During Rehearsal
A Tucson Little Theater group narrowly escaped a larger disaster when a blaze erupted during rehearsal for The Fireman's Flame. Real firemen quickly extinguished the flames, preventing serious damage to the venue.
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Tucson, Ariz
Tucson
Little Theater
General Qualifications and Spanish Speaking Ability
The item notes general qualifications and the subject's ability to speak Spanish, highlighting language capacity as a key credential.
Neeley Re elected Civitan Club President in 1960s installment
West Monroe Civitan Club installed new officers at Highland Park Country Club on Tuesday night. Kenneth Neeley became president, with Charles Burdine and Steve French as first and second vice presidents, McDavid Hughes as secretary, David Bryant as treasurer, and Dolph Ferrington as sergeant at arms. Curley Ketchell presided as installing officer. Public Benefactor plaques were awarded to News-Star and Morning World for distinguished service to the nation in the think speak and participate program.
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West Monroe Civitan Club
Highland Park Country Club
Kenneth Neeley
Charles Burdine
Steve French
McDavid Hughes
David Bryant
Dolph Ferrington
Curley Ketchell
The
Civitans
News-Star
Morning World
Democrats Claim Mayor Seats In Three Towns Elections
In Winnfield, Clintonish? No, Winnfield, Mary W. Allen wins mayor by 145 votes 1091 to 946. In Jonesboro, Lelon Swanner tops Henry Runyon for mayor 856 to 600. several Democrats win alderman posts. Gilbert sees write in Mac Shelton at 15 votes. unelected Republicans trail with low tallies. Mayor Jack R. McKee and Marshal J. D. Jones leach receive 11 votes.
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Winnfield
Jonesboro
Gilbert
Mary W. Allen
W. J
Jack)Cameron
Allen
James Hall Emerson
Roy James
Jack Henderson
Eddie Parker
Gerald Robbins
Lelon Swanner
Henry Runyon
Weldon Brown
D. C. Collins
Jim Gimber
Jack Jaggers
E. L. Thompson
Woody McDonald
Jack Richardson
Ed Warner
Russell Wink
R. M
Mac) Shelton
Joe C. Hair
Tanzy Lachney
R. W. Rogers
Jack R. McKee
Marshal J. D. Jones Leach
Oregon Boundary Treaty Signed In 1846 Between Nations
In 1846 the United States and Great Britain signed the Oregon Boundary Treaty, establishing the contested boundary and shaping future relations over the Oregon Country.
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United States
Great Britain
Insurance Bill Pulled From File In Louisiana Senate
A bill to prohibit auto insurance cancellations and require renewal notices was pulled after a 5-4 committee vote to kill it. Rep. Thomas Early and Sen. Adrian Duplantier led the measure, which failed amid industry opposition led by attorney John Ward representing 120 mutual insurers.
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Baton Rouge
UPI
Senate
Thomas Early
New Orleans
Senate Judiciary Committee
Jack Fruge
Ville Platte
Professors Lead Northeast Louisiana Writing Conference
Two department heads from Northeast Louisiana State College Dr William K Easley and Glenn F Powers will attend a Florida State University writing conference this summer. The five year Tallahassee project aims to develop and evaluate a coordinated science program for grades seven through nine with focus on physical sciences and textbook materials. The United States Office of Education sponsors the project.
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Florida State University At
Tallahassee
William K. Easley
Glenn F. Powers
United States Office of Education
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