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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1961

Page

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Tear Gas Used on Peru Rioters During Stevenson Visit

Police deployed tear gas grenades in downtown Lima to disperse leftist demonstrations opposing Ambassador Adlai E Stevenson. Stevenson remained safe at the U S Embassy residence after a friendly airport welcome by Prime Minister Beltran and Peruvian officials.

Lima Peru Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson U. S Kennedy la Paz Federation of Limatambo U.S Pedro Beltran Beltran Manuel Prado Presidential

Federal Judge Denies Plea In Marcello Case

U S District Judge Alexander Holtzoff refused to reverse a ruling upholding Carlos Marcello's deportation. Marcello's attorney Jack Wasserman said the ruling permits an appeal to the U S Circuit Court of Appeals. Marcello seeks release on bond while under new deportation considerations and faces entering the country illegally in Texas.

Washington U. S Alexander Holtzoff Carlos Marcello New Orleans Jack Wasserman Marcello U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Tunis Guatemala U.S United States Mellen Tex U. S. Board of Immigration and Naturalization

Crossing Crash Fatal For Four

A crack passenger train hit a car with nine women and children at a Nashville crossing. Four people died and five were injured, including a mother and her son who died instantly. Three others later died at General Hospital. Names include Frances Hyder 31 and Mike Hyder 11 among the deceased. Tony Hyder 7 and Buddy Withers infant among the injured. Tony Hyder described the collision saying he shut his eyes as they hit.

Nashville Tenn UPI Ater Frances Hyder Mike Hyder Juanita Pierce Raymond Jacob Withers Tony Hyder David Hyder Buddy Withers Peggy Withers Ann Withers General Hospital

Tidemlands Dispute Sparks Governor and Atty General Clash

Gov Jimmie H Davis seeks a settlement favorable to Louisiana while a multi party dispute grows over his two chosen representatives for federal talks on the Tidelands. Atty Gen Gremillion accuses rivals of seeking a quick settlement and suggests Reily aims to run for governor in 1964.

Baton Rouge Jimmie H. Davis Tidelands Louisiana Jack Gremillion Gremillion Davis James S. Reily Owen W. Ware Stewart Udall Reily Jim Reily Dist Atty Leander Perez Plaquemines St. Bernard Parish Perez

Discoverer Goes Into Polar Orbit From California Base

The 25th Discoverer satellite lifted Friday night from Vanderburg Air Force Base California and reached a polar orbit an hour and 45 minutes after launch. The Air Force reported a 2100 pound payload, with the second stage ignition deemed satisfactory about half an hour later.

Vanderburg Air Force Base Calif Air Force Alaska Hawaii

Lions from West Monroe head to Atlantic City convention

Mayor J Allan Norris and his family travel to Atlantic City New Jersey for the Lions Clubs International annual national convention. Local Lion Bob Wilson and Bill Keighney join him with Wilson set to become Louisiana governor and attend a three day district governors school starting Saturday before the meeting.

West Monroe J. Allan Norris Atlantic City N.J Boardwalk City Bobby Wilson Bill Keighney Wilson Lions Louisiana

New French Electric Car Promises Low Travel Cost

A new French electric car claims travel from New York to Los Angeles costs under eight cents per mile. The drawback is the extension cord priced at $15 000.

New York Los Angeles

Ouachita Farmers Protest Omnibus Farm Bill

Farmers and business leaders in Ouachita Parish denounced the omnibus farm bill at an agri business meeting in West Monroe. They opposed ASC appointment of W Barry Mitchell and argued the bill gives the secretary of agriculture overreaching control, backing parallel moves by parishes to oppose the measure. President Joe Dixon announced a State Farm Bureau convention in Shreveport on July 26 and urged letters to delegates.

Ouachita Parish Kenney Administration Louisiana Agriculture Stabilization Committee Louisiana Agriculture Assembly Secretary of Agriculture Agriculture West Monroe W. Barry Mitchell Providence Insurance ASC East Carroll Parish Morehouse Parish Ascension Parish Morehouse Bureau Mitchell Farmers Land Joe Dixon State Farm Bureau Shreveport

Riders Plan Court Test On Arrests

Mississippi legal tactics against Freedom Riders move to federal court after authorities thwart an desegregation effort. Elizabeth Wyckoff petitions to challenge breach of peace arrests while City Judge James Spencer convicts six more riders, bringing total convictions to 116 since May 24.

Jackson Miss Mississippi Freedom Riders Elizabeth Wyckoff New York U. S. District Court William Kunstler American Civil Liberties Union Wyckoffs U. S. Dist Sidney Mize Biloxi Kunstler James Spencer

Kennedy’s Help Sought by Freedom Riders Leaders

Nine leaders of the Freedom Riders met with Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy in Washington to seek help in stopping arrests of demonstrators against segregation. The meeting followed Kennedy’s remarks that desegregated travel issues are before the courts and the ICC. The coordinating committee of the student nonviolence movement, led by Rev. James Lawson, organized the visit.

Washington Freedom Riders Atty Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy New York Interstate Commerce Commission Justice Department ICC Student Nonviolence Movement James Lawson Shelbyville, Tenn

Young Slayers Waive Hearing in Ziegler Slaying

James Latham 19 and George York 18 waived preliminary hearing in the death of Otto Ziegler 62 of Oakley Kan. They were bound over to district court for the next term in mid-September and were arrested after fleeing from Utah with Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents.

Sharon Springs Kan James Latham George York Latham F. H. Dobbs York Otto Ziegler Oakley Kansas Bureau of Investigation Aurora Colo Utah

Kelly Woman Killed in Two Car Crash Near Columbia

A Friday collision near Columbia killed Mittie Helton, 67, a Kelly resident. Ray A. Phillips, 76, and Bertie Phillips, 62, were critically hurt, Amada Jo Meredith, 19, of Grayson, was seriously injured. All injured were taken to Caldwell Hospital then St. Francis in Monroe. Funeral services for Helton will be at Kelly Baptist Church, with interment in Little Star Cemetery.

Columbia Kelly Mittie Helton Ray A. Phillips Bertie Phillips Phillips Helton Amada Jo Meredith Grayson Caldwell Hospital St. Francis Hospital Monroe Polce Mittie Strebeck Kelly Baptist Church Goss Little Star Riser and Son Funeral Home Mertie Braddock A. A. Braddock Estelle Thorn Ollie Strebeck Frank Strebeck Lee Strebeck San Angelo Tex Lula Nelson Clarks K. R. Russsell Jack Mayes Sandy Caraway Hardy Claunch Wilbert Nelson Travis Hargrove Maurice Hargrove Melvis Childress

Rain and warmth shift after cool June spell

The region saw a cool mid June with 0.61 inch of rain by 6 p.m. Yesterday’s high reached 66 and the low 61. Today's forecast calls for warmer temperatures with light rain, highs in the 60s to 70s across the state, and similar conditions expected Sunday.

Maritime Strike Enters Third Day Threatens Shipping

A major maritime strike disrupts 30 ports and nearly 1,000 ships amid White House and Labor Department efforts for weekend talks. Union action threatens to cripple the U.S. merchant fleet while the government seeks a quick settlement. Fidel Castro also discussed Latin American security needs and military aid with Congress.

New York White House Arthur J. Goldberg Kennedy Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Fidel Castro W. A. Enemark Latin America

Soviet Ballet Star Nureyev Defects to France

In Paris on Friday Rudolf Nureyev the 23 year old leading male dancer of the Kirov Opera ballet group refused to return to the Soviet Union and sought asylum in France. He fled from the troupe at Le Bourget Airport when about to board a plane for London and was escorted to Paris.

Nureyev France Paris Ministry of Interior Kirov Ballet Paris Opera Palace of Sports Olivier Merlin le Monde Vaslav Nijinsky France-Soir Moscow

Czech diplomat accused of espionage with U N

State Department says Miroslav Nacvalac, number two at the Czech U N mission, took intelligence data from an American government employee for about a year. The contact used a Ukrainian hostage to compel cooperation. the couple has since married in the United States. The Czech mission disputes the U N withdrawal claim and notes U S actions.

Washington State Department United Nations Department Lincoln White Miroslav Nacvalac U. N U. S White Nacvalac Czechoslovakia U. N. Secretariat U.N

Funchess Sues to Block Ouster Over School Chief Post

Ousted East Baton Rouge School Superintendent Lloyd V. Funchess seeks a court injunction to stop Lloyd Lindsey from assuming the job and to bar the school board from making any replacement move. The board in an emergency meeting voted 6 5 to name Lindsey, a plan tied to a February reshuffle that overturned a January four year term for Funchess. Lindsey had pledged to stay as principal until legal matters clear, while Funchess argues his January election and oath were valid and the rescission was illegal.

Jimmie H. Davis Lindsey Baton Rouge Funchess

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