Kosygin Blames U.S. For Mideast War At UN Session
At a special United Nations emergency session Soviet Premier Kosygin accused the United States of inciting Israel against the Arabs. He urged condemnation of Israel and withdrawal from captured Arab territories, warning of nuclear war possibilities. Israeli Foreign Minister Abba Eban countered, defending Israel’s rights and criticizing UN withdrawal of peacekeeping forces.
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United Nations, N.Y
Alexei N. Kosygin
United States Today
Israel
U.S
U.N
Kosygin
Abba Eban
Soviet Union
Two Downtown Monroe Businesses Destroyed by Pre-Dawn Fire
A pre dawn blaze destroyed the Capitol Steakhouse and Star Hardware and Furniture annex on De Siard Street in downtown Monroe. The fire caused heavy smoke damage to nearby Mark Brown Credit Clothiers while officials assess total losses. Fire Chief H L Hales called the damage extensive and no injuries were reported.
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Monroe
UMMA
Capitol Steakhouse
DeSiard
Star. Hardware and Furniture Company
Mark Brown Credit Clothiers
Frank Anzalone
Speed St
Star Hardware
George Kampouris
Cole Ave
Capitol Steak House
Mark Brown
Kokinos
Fire Department
H. L. Hales
West Monroe Mayor Hatten Quits Smoking
West Monroe mayor W. B. Bert Hatten announces he has quit smoking as of Friday, taking a personal “permanent vacation” from the habit. The decision ends his public health stance and is noted in local chatter.
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West Monroe
W. B
Bert” Hatten
Hatten
Birthday greetings for Ouachita Health Unit chief
The Ouachita Parish Health Unit marks Dr. W Carroll Summer’s birthday with staff and greetings. The note notes chatter about source reliability and mentions Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gardner visiting Houston for good travel weather and time with their son and daughter-in-law Jan Gardner.
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W. Carroll Summer
Ouachita Parish Health Unit
Madge Kelly
Houston
Tex
Roy Gardner
Georgia
Gardners
Jan Gardner
Southern Pacific Walkout Ends At Roseville Terminal
In Roseville California members of the International Association of Machinists walked out at the Southern Pacific Railroad terminal. Eight hours later the railroad said the picket line was removed and operations were normal again. Union Local 1209 president J. D. Baker cited lack of official notification on continuing work after a no strike period.
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San Francisco
International Association of Machinists
Southern Pacific Railroad
Roseville
Calif
J. D. Baker
River Stages Update As Flood Threat Remains
River stages show Monroe at 423.2 feet with a fall in level and flood presence continuing nearby. Locally monitored gauges record ongoing stage changes and potential impacts along the riverfront.
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Monroe
Today's Chuckle The Bigger a Man's Head
A brief humor item notes that a larger head makes it easier to fit into someone else’s shoes. The quip plays on size as a metaphor for adaptability and pride.
Egyptian general says Israelis fought to defend existence
Maj. Gen. Salay Yacout, captured Egyptian officer, told reporters at a POW camp near the coast that Egypt fought defensively in the Sinai and he did not know who started the war. He said Egyptian troops aimed to repel aggression and that Israeli civilians had previously lived among Egyptians.
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Tel Aviv
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Strait of Tiran
Salay Yacout
Sinai Desert
Yacout
Cairo
Egypt
Yacant
Nasser Shuffles Egypt Cabinet and Names Self Premier
President Gamal Abdel Nasser announced a sweeping government shake up in Cairo today. He retained the presidency and named himself premier of a new cabinet, naming four vice presidents including Zakaria Mohieddin. Sidku Soliman was replaced as premier and named vice president and minister of industry and power and minister for the Aswan High Dam. Sams al Din Badran was dismissed as minister of war and war production, and Mohammed Abdel Wahab Bishri was named minister for war and war production.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egypt
Cairo Radio
Nasser
National Assembly
Zakaria Mohieddin
Northeast Louisiana Weather: Warm, Clear Skies and Thunderstorms
The forecast for Northeast Louisiana predicts clear to partly cloudy skies with warm daytime temperatures today through Tuesday. East winds 5 to 15 mph, highs 89 to 95 in Monroe, tonight’s lows 69 to 75, with a few afternoon thundershowers and a 95 high reported at Selman Field in Monroe.
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Louisiana
Monroe
U S Forces Repel 500 Guerrillas Near Saigon
U S troops repelled a midnight assault by about 500 Viet Cong guerrillas on an armored cavalry bivouac 40 miles east of Saigon. Eight U S soldiers died and 31 wounded in a fierce one hour battle. 45 guerrillas were counted dead with 13 captives and 18 weapons seized. Air and artillery support followed as planes raided rail lines and supply targets north of Hanoi.
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U.S. 11Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Thai Nguyen
Central Highlands
Mekong
Pleiku
Highlands
4Th Infantry Division
Delta
Woman on Greyhound Bus Fires, Wounding Four
A female passenger fired a pistol on a Greyhound bus traveling from St. Louis to Seattle near the Kansas City depot. The driver was shot in the shoulder and the bus struck four cars. Police took the woman into custody. two people were said to be following her.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Seattle
Johnson links troop withdrawal to Arab-Israeli peace talks
President Johnson declared that Israeli troop withdrawals from conquered Arab territory must be tied to negotiations for a general Arab-Israeli peace. He outlined five peace principles, urged an end to the arms race, and called for recognition of Arab rights and refugee solution while backing U.N. efforts and U.S. support for peace measures.
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Washington
Johnson
Middle East
State Department
Alexei N. Kosygin
U.N. General Assembly
New York
Egypt
Jordan
Syria
Israel
Straits of Tiran
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Ments
Soviet Union
Moscow
Solons Decide On Veto Session In Louisiana
Baton Rouge AP reports for the first time lawmakers may vote by mail to decide if a veto session is needed to consider governor vetoes. If both houses approve a call, a special session could begin July 7 lasting up to 10 days. Agricultural groups oppose several vetoed bills including a $3 million fund for new farm industries.
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Martin
John McKeithen
Louisiana
McKeithen
Building Commission
Eban accuses Soviet arms aid to Arabs at United Nations
At the United Nations General Assembly Abba Eban charged the Soviet Union with arming Arab states in the Middle East crisis. He cited 2000 tanks 700 aircraft and multiple guns and ships supplied since 1955 claiming Egypt received the bulk and noting Soviet training of Egyptian forces. He warned Israel would not concede if the arms race continues.
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Middle East
Soviet Union
Israel
United Nations
Eban
United Nations, N.Y
Abba Eban
U.N. General Assembly
Alexei N. Kosygin
Andrei A. Gromyko
Egypt
Cairo
Sinai
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Arthur J. Goldberg
Ebba Eban
U.A.R
Thier
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Cuba
Gaza Strip
Alexei Kosygin
Twin Cities
Southern Pacific
FAA
Selman Field
Red China
Air Force
Thailand
Navy
South Vietnam
United States
Solons
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