Japan Quake Kills Twenty One as Niigata Hit Hard
A massive earthquake struck northern Japan collapsing buildings and starting fires in Niigata and surrounding cities. The disaster left 21 dead and 108 injured, with millions in property damage and widespread disruption to gas, water, electricity, and communications in a ten prefecture area.
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Japan
Tokyo
Niigata
Yokohama
Honshu
Murakami
Mishara
Mitsuke
Toyosaka
Workmen's compensation bill sent to Judiciary Committee
Louisiana House wrestles over Sen. Jackson Davis's workmen's compensation bill as votes shift. The motion to send the bill to Judiciary Committee prevailed 52 to 50 after a flurry of substitutes and procedural challenges.
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Louisiana
House of Representatives
Jackson B. Davis
House
Judiciary Committee
W. K. Brown
Grant Parish
Labor and Industry Committee
Eugene McGehee
Labor and Industry
Sen. Davis
Senate
McGehee
Industrial Relations Committee
Vail Delany
Lake Providence
Brown
Judiciary C Committee
Delany
Victor Bussie
Louisiana Afl-Cio
John Garrett
Haynesville
Garrett
Southern senators clash as civil rights vote drags on
In Washington, Dixie forces block progress on amendments to the civil rights bill with Sen Richard B Russell labeling talk of completing action today as fantasy. Sen Hubert Humphrey and leaders warn late sessions are likely if many amendments are offered, aiming for a week end Senate passage and a July 2 adjournment before the Republican convention. In New Orleans two barges hit the Lake Pontchartrain bridge, a Trailways bus plunged into the water, six passengers died, rescuers saved survivors, and divers recovered six bodies.
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D-Ga
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D-Minn
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Gautreau
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Thomas J. Dodd
D-Conn
Goldwater vows 1964 ticket to victory in Texas
Texas delegates will back Barry Goldwater as he pledges to lead a united Republican ticket from top to bottom to win in 1964. He asserts the party can win the South and the nation, despite doom-sayers, with Scranton’s entry into the race noted but not dwelled upon.
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Arizona
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Texas
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Congress
Washington
Scranton
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Pennsylvania
Boy Scouts Roundtable Tonight at Camp Ki-Ro-Li
A central district roundtable at Ouachita Valley Council Boy Scouts of America is set for tonight starting at 7 p.m. at Camp Ki-Ro-Li. Principal speaker Mrs. David Agnew will discuss Valley Forge and the Freedom Foundation. she is a former award program participant.
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Boy Scouts of America
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Valley Forge
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Agnew
Foundation
Photo Contest Deadline Friday Opens Amateur Snap Shot Awards
Deadline for entries in the first week of the amateur snap shot awards contest is Friday noon. Four categories offer $5 first, $3 second, and $2 third prizes in black and white. Winners announced in the Sunday World.
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Monroe News-Star
Morning World
Redistricting Bills Move Forward After Court Ruling
In Baton Rouge a flurry of committee actions may begin on Senate redistricting bills following a Supreme Court decree requiring both state legislative chambers to be population based. Lawmakers weigh whether to act in the current 60 day session or await a special session.
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Senate
Jamar Adcock
Monroe
McKeithen
Jackson B. Davis
Shreveport
Judiciary Committee
Jules Moliere
Metairie
J. D. de Blieux
Baton Rouge
Tidelands Dedication Move Killed In House Vote Today
The Louisiana House rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to dedicate tidelands settlement funds to retire bonded debt and capital improvements. Rep. Arthur Crais led the measure, while Gov. McKeithen opposed, citing conditions and later warning of executive control if blocked. Supporters argued funds could be used for other needs. opponents warned of future flexibility limits. Senate action on ethics also stalled as Wallace visit loomed.
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Baton Rouge
John J. McKeithen
House of Representatives
Tidelands
House
Arthur Crais
New Orleans
McKeithen
Womack
Ray Tarver
Natchitoches Parish
Salvador Anzelmo
Crais
Anzelmo
C. H
Sammy) Downs
Aubrey Young
Louisiana
Lawrence Gibbs
George Wood
Monroe
Bennie Christian
Rayville
Allen Haley
Oak Grove
Marvin Culpepper
Jonesboro
Max Maxwell
Urania
David Patten
Jonesville
W. J Richardson
Grayson
James Smith
Farmerville
Parry Branton
Webster Parish
Showers Indicated With Limited Rain Across Three Days
Weather outlook hints at rising chances of showers through Thursday though widespread rain remains unlikely. Light showers were reported Monday evening and today but amounts are minimal. The 30 day forecast calls for above normal heat and below normal rainfall with widely scattered showers likely to yield one to four inches. Today and Wednesday expect partly cloudy skies with scattered thundershowers and highs near 88 to 94. Winds will be south at 5 to 15 mph. Monroe recorded 95 degrees and 77 overnight with a trace of rain.
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Monroe
Japan Earthquake Toll Cited by World Almanac
The World Almanac cites Japan as the site of several major earthquakes, most notably the Sept 1 1923 Tokyo quake that killed 143000 people.
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Japan
Tokyo
Cost of living remains fairly constant
The note states that the cost of living stays steady and unchanged, indicating limited price movement across goods and services during the period observed. No additional context or figures are provided.
Judge Denning's courtroom scene turns chaotic in London
Vera Stone, a 37 year old television writer known for filing suits, hurled two heavy law books at Lord Denning in the High Court as bailiffs escorted her out. Denning, unfazed, urged her to leave and noted his coolness under fire while the incident marked an extraordinary day in Britain’s judiciary.
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UPI
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Lord Denning
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High Court
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Lord Parker
Renting your property in the News Star World ads
Advertisers can reach potential tenants quickly via the Market Place section for all rental property near College Corner Baker and Gerald. A newly decorated two room unit is available for 45 dollars per month, contact FA 3-4629.
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