Adlai Stevenson's Ecuador Visit Endorsed By All
Ambassador Adlai Stevenson’s Ecuador trip is praised as a top stop on his Latin America foodwill tour promoting Kennedy’s alliance for progress. His reception boosts spirits as he moves to Bogotá for the tour’s final stop and U.S.-Ecuador relations show signs of thawing after cordial talks with President Velasco Ibarra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis L. McCarthy
United Press International
Quito
Ecuador
UPI
Adlai Stevenson
Kennedy
Alliance For Progress
South America
United States
Stevenson
Bogota
Colombia
U.S
United Nations
Jose M. Velasco Ibarra
Velasco
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Twenty Building Permits Issued In West Monroe
West Monroe issued 20 building permits totaling 89545 dollars in the past month. The largest permit for 25500 dollars was issued to Highland Shopping Center for work at 2326 Cypress St. Other permits include frame additions, remodeling, brick veneer homes, and a steel building by Powell Garage at 1107 Natchitoches.
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West Monroe
C. E. Frost
Highland
Cypress St
Isiah J. Madison
Coleman St
W. L. Newman
Willis St
Roy J. Miller
North Seventh
T. A. Pierce
Riverbend
Vera H. Overton
Stella St
Gene Hodges
Fairfield
F. A. Smith
Arkansas Road
Knights of Columbus
Crosley
Wade W. Pikes
Powell
Natchitoches
Emma Latham
Trenton St
H. H. Bradford
T. H. Spurlock Jr
Maine St
K. D. Norris
North Eighth
R. E. Harrell
H. D. Gross
Elizabeth
Daphne Dawson
Chickasaw St
Catherine Jacob
North Sixth St
Area Youth Will Be Counselor At Eastern Camp
Kenneth C. Spillers son of Mr and Mrs H A Spillers of Eros departs for the Berkshire Mountains in Kent Connecticut to serve as general and athletic counselor at Ken Mont Camp for the summer teaching swimming baseball tennis boat riding and other activities He will train in New York City at Grand Central Station then join the staff at the camp and return home by early September to resume studies at Northeast Louisiana State College as a health and physical education major
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EROS
Kenneth C. Spillers
H. A. Spillers
Berkshire Mountains
Kent
Connecticut
Ken Mont Camp
Spillers
New York City
Grand Central Station
Northeast Louisiana State College
Bill Would Aid Laryngectomees
The Sentinel urges support for H.R. 6310 introduced by Rep. G. P. Lipscomb to grant laryngectomees an extra $600 tax deduction. At a June 15 Memphis meeting, Memphis Lost Chord Club members organized backing for the bill and noted several laryngectomees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Memphis Lost Chord Club
Congress
G. P. Lipscomb
California
Memphis
Outdoor Fun for the Barbecue King of the Family
The head of the family takes charge at the barbecue pit with sturdy gear. Long handled stainless tools, king-sized serving instruments, and extensions suit oversized steaks and roasts. Enamelware for shore dinners, bamboo wrapped flatware, and bold colorful serveware reinforce the masculine outdoor dining mood.
Gulfport Murder Trial Advances Against David Duke
The state pressed its case in Gulfport Mississippi against 31 year old Canadian David Richard Duke for the murder of Detroit dealer John Longharte. Witness A W Lang Jr described moving the body from the harbor weighed with wire. Tipton who pleaded guilty to manslaughter and later jailed may testify.
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Gulfport
Miss
David Richard Duke
John Longhharte
Detroit
Mich
A. W. Lang, Jr
Duke
Ethel Alyne Tipton
Longhharte
Canada
Immigration Service
Miss Tipton
Troupe Tour Of 25 Cities Is Rated Success
The 52 member Theater Guild American repertory company troupe led by Helen Hayes returned to New York after a 25 city tour in 15 countries. Sponsored by the State Department, the trip covered Europe and the Middle East with audiences impressed by American theater.
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New York
Theater Guild
American Repertory Company
Helen Hayes
U.S. State Department
Europe
Middle East
Paris
Miss Hayes
Members of Memphis Club Active in Northeast Louisiana
In northeast Louisiana, members of the Memphis club participate in regional activities and social events, reflecting cross state club networks. The article notes their ongoing engagement and ties to Memphis while based in Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Memphis Club
Little Effect Of Strike Felt In Baton Rouge
The port of Greater Baton Rouge has felt little effect from the nationwide maritime strike. Two American flag vessels due at the general cargo wharf in Port Allen were absent. Esso Tankers operated by crews with their own union were the only American flag ships on the river during the weekend. Foreign ships continued loading on schedule at various docks.
Gonna Disease Linked to Divorce Advice in Mississippi
In Jackson Mississippi Chancellor W T Horton warns divorce seekers about a the gonnas a behavior pattern where promises to change are made but not kept. He says the disease causes plans like buying a house quitting drinking and ending relationships to remain unfulfilled.
Details Fade From Mind Not Photos
A travel guide stresses planning ahead for photo records. It advises learning camera operation, testing film types, packing lenses and filters, and protecting gear during travel. For long trips consider sending exposed color film home by air mail for processing.
Rescuemen Retrieve Discoverer Capsule Off Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor Hawaii AP Three Air Force pararescuemen recovered a Discoverer capsule that looked like a polished brass door knob after a 1000 foot water rescue. Sgt William Vargas of Detroit along with teammates leaped from a helicopter to seize the capsule and were picked up by the destroyer Radford. The capsule, sealed in a canister, was flown to Sunnyvale California for space scientist examination. Additional air crew were Sgt Ray McClure of Mount Sterling Kentucky and Sgt Leote Vigare of North Hollywood California.
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Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
U.S. Air Force
William Vv. Vargas
Vargas
Detroit
Mich
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Radford
Air Force
Sunnyvale
Calif
Ray E. McClure
Mount Sterling
Leote M. Vigare
North Hollywood
First Lady Jackie Kennedy Hears Gentle Press Jabs
Washington UPI reports Mrs Jacqueline Kennedy attends a Women’s National Press Club dinner and endures light ribbing about her style and charm. Actors portray Mrs Kennedy and Vice President Johnson while three year old Caroline Kennedy parades on stage. The scene is playful and good natured as the first lady watches with a smile.
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Washington
UPI
London
Vienna
United States
Jacqueline Kennedy
Women’s National Press Club
Caroline Kennedy
Bonnie Angelo
Long Island
Newsday
Lyndon B. Johnson
Helen Thomas
United Press International
Mrs. Kennedy
Bid opening set for Thursday on Vidalia school project
Vidalia special to open bids Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Concordia Parish School Board office for a sewerage disposal system and sub surface drainage at Vidalia High School. Board meeting action is expected. The report also notes social scenes mentioning the President, a First Lady portrayal, and a song performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vidalia
Vidalia High School
Concordia Parish
Tensas Parish Opens Bids for New Jail Building
Special item from St Joseph lists bid invitation for a concrete frame single story jail of 3,100 square feet plus separate bids for jail equipment. Bids due July 11 at 10 a.m. at the parish police jury office. Plans available from architect Randle L Hand in Shreveport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Joseph
Tensas Parish
Randle L. Hand
Shreveport
Sys Tone touted as remedy for stomach distress
A patient reports relief after using Sys Tone for acid liquid, gas, headaches, and anxiety following meals. The ad claims quick action and a soothing effect on nerves and digestion, urging readers to obtain Sys Tone from Monroe druggists at a low daily cost.
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Monroe
Adv
Honest Janitor's Son Lands Mail Clerk at Studio
Richard Johnson, 17, son of a janitor who returned $240,000 from an armored car heist, has been hired as a mail clerk at Allied Artists Studio in Hollywood. The job pays about $72.50 a week and marks a significant step in his life story.
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Hollywood
Allied Artists Studio
Richard Johnson
Mon- Gay
Camping as a rising vacation trend in 1961
The article notes camping as a fast growing vacation idea with about 40 million people expected to camp for at least one night in 1961. It highlights 4000 plus campgrounds, rental options for trailers and gear, and tips on gear minimalism, campsite selection, and food prep for first trips. It mentions guides, state and federal resources, and practical costs for camping facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Natural Resources
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Washington D. C
Home Pools Common Sight In Many Areas
A nation focused on leisure has made home pools widespread and growing. Safety concerns rise as drownings increase despite more pools, prompting advice from the National Safety Council on supervision fencing life saving devices and clear pool rules. Toddlers face similar hazards in wading pools and require constant supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon O'Neill
National Safety Council
Los Angeles County
Miss Louisiana Beauty Pageant Slated for July 1
Twenty nine contestants from across Louisiana compete for Miss Louisiana title July 1 to 3 in Lake Providence. The winner will advance to the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City. Deadline for entry has passed, pageant director Tom L. Davis announced.
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Lake Providence
Judith Ann Coday
Atlantic City
N.J
Tom L. Davis
LaSalle Parish
Margaret Eula Taylor
Ponchatoula
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Havana
Sweden
State
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Jackie Weathers
Johnson
Deena Clark
Diplomat Magazine
Beatty Beale
Washington Evening Star and Hall Syndicate
White House
Tensas
Health Department
Douglas W. Johnson
Brink's Inc
Richard
Eugene Arnstein
Allied Artists
Bowlero
Louisville Avenue
Lovelies
Lyndra Frances Pate
Franklin
Carolyn Ann Cherry
Oakdale
June Evelyn Moore
Bienville Parish
Kay Frances Thomas
Beckyann Fisher
Minden
Becky McKenzie
Livingston Parish
Wanda Marie Dixon
Springhill
Ellen Frances McMillan
Louisiana Tech
Betty Stokes
Luke Charles
Glenda Wrae Ford
Catahoula
Sandra Lea Weaver
Concordi Parish
Leah Wayne Storey
Northeast State College
Diana Smith
West Carroll Parish
Linda Diane Jones
Sharon Turner
Centenary
Valjean Banta
Hammond
Sylvia Barfield
Robert Mitchum
Deborah Kerr
the Sundowners
Cindy Carson
Lance Fuller
Frontier Woman
Fred MacMurray
Nancy Olson
Ronald Reagan
Barbara Stanwyck
Montana
DIAL
Carol Lynley
Jeff Chandler
Vlalt Disney
the Absent Minded Profesor
Nancy Olsen
Maplon Brand
Karl Wade
Jacks
Vstimation
Laramount
Elvis Presley
Sandra Dee
Ageie Dickinson
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