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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1961

Page

3

Weather map notes cool trend across central plains to mid Atlantic

A weather map from AP notes cooler conditions extending from the Plateau region and northern and central Plains eastward to the Ohio Valley. It indicates continued coolness from the lower Mississippi Valley to the mid Atlantic and parts of the south Atlantic states.

Plateau Central Plains Ohio Valley Mississippi Valley Mid Atlantic South Atlantic States Gulf Coast States Southern Plains Rockies Plateau Region North Atlantic States Pacific Northwest

Weather Update for Monroe Bastrop and Nearby Areas

Cloudy with rain and mild conditions through tomorrow in Monroe and Bastrop. Winds northeast at 5 to 15 mph. Highs 74 to 78 today, 80 to 84 tomorrow. lows 60 to 65 tonight, 65 to 70 in the south. Mississippi shows showers near the coast with mild weather through Saturday. Louisiana reports showers in the south with occasional rain north. lows 60 to 75 and highs 80 to 83. Monroe readings note a 90 high yesterday and 66 at night, with sunset 7 17 p.m. and sunrise tomorrow at 5 a.m.

Monroe Bastrop Mississippi Louisiana la Oboire Rae Coun Ees

Mayors urge city halls to hire public relations man

At the World Conference of Local Governments in Washington 800 mayors from 51 nations were urged to establish public relations offices to tell citizens the truth about civic affairs. Hans Riemer of Vienna warned such offices must not shield errors or push politics. Eisenhower opened the session decrying centralized federal power and urging local governments to maintain initiative.

Washington World Conference of Local Governments Hans Riemer Vienna Austria Dwight D. Eisenhower

Military Unit Plans Re Union

About 500 members of the Louisiana 105th Antiaircraft battalion from 25 states will reunite June 28 to July 1 in Baton Rouge. Sidney Willie of Baton Rouge is president of the association. The Louisiana National Guard descendant of the unit is expected to participate in the program.

Baton Rouge Louisiana 105Th Sidney Willie Louisiana National Guard 105Th

House Committee Approves $5 Billion Debt Increase

The Ways and Means Committee backed a $5 billion rise in the national debt limit by voice vote. President Kennedy had requested the move, with House action expected next week and Senate approval soon after. Action is needed by July 1 to avoid a government funding shortfall and a drop from the current debt level.

Washington UPI Ways & Means House Senate

Prison General Appears to Quash Execution Rumors in Seoul

Lt Gen Lee HanLim, a top prisoner from the May coup era, was shown to reporters at the military compound. He appeared well, avoided discussing his arrest, and denied harsh treatment while rumors of his execution circulated.

Seoul South Korea Lee Han-lim Lee 1St Army Ers U.S Carter B. Magruder

River Flood Elevation Updated as 24 Hour Stage Change

River stages show a 24 hour change with elevated water levels and flood warnings issued for affected areas. Authorities monitor gauges and advise residents near rivers to prepare for potential rises and take precautions.

Sheriff Sues to Block Seating of Judge Nominee Rarick

T H Martin former sheriff sues to bar John Rarick from taking the district judge bench contending the Louisiana constitution requires five years of practice before eligibility. A June 24 hearing is set and Judge Ross Kearney issued a temporary restraining order.

ST. Francisville T. H. Martin John R. Rarick Woodrow Overton Ross Kearney Rarick Martin Louisiana

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