Mineral Board Aide Won't Be Fired
Baton Rouge UPI The board chairman who reorganized the State Mineral Board says an aide will not be fired amid rumors and discusses postponing three items after a June 8 reorganizational meeting. Executive sessions will be held on days preceding future meetings to discuss oil and gas leases with company representatives.
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Baton Rouge
UPI
Wil
State Mineral
Janm G. Hellis Jr
Bonnecarrere
Sec
C. J. Bonnecarrere
Retary
Hal S. Phillips Sr
Helis
New Orleans
Jimmie H. Davis
Tidelands
O. Gordon Collins
Davis
Phillips
Reverse Rides Due To Start In This Area
Leonard Lake Providence article reports a planned Reverse Freedom Ride targeting 45 Negro families from Lake Providence to Pocatello Idaho led by Cotton buyer Charles Dempsey and organized by East Carroll Parish residents. George Singelemann says funds are raised and shipments may begin within the week. The plan grew from a Pocatello laborer ad by Elder J B Moore of a religious group. Moore reportedly offers 10 dollars daily plus housing and acts as broker for Idaho farmers.
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Lake Providence
Charles Dempsey
East Carroll Parish
Pocatello
Idaho
New Orleans
George Singelemann
News - Star
Dempsey
Singelmann
J. B. Moore
Son of
Baton Rouge
Moore
Sit-In Subject On Agenda Of Rights Agency
The U S Commission on Civil Rights opens a two day Memphis hearing with police officials including Police Commissioner Claude Armour to discuss sit-in strategy, police response, and legal issues. Memphis sit ins began in 1960 and ended as downtown counters desegregated. The desegregation plan and a Supreme Court test are also on the agenda.
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Memphis, Tenn
U.S. Commission On Civil Rights
Claude Armour
Memphis
U.S. Supreme Court
Klan Activity Reported In Alabama Town
HEFLIN Alabama AP appearance of black hooded white robed men and threats have resulted in the removal of Negro workmen from a rural school construction job near Fruithurst. Foreman says eight white hooded men warned against employing Negroes then renewed intimidation prompting layoffs. The project at Fruithurst, started May 1, is about a quarter finished with only three white workers remaining.
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Grubbs
Fruithurst
Waring Hoods
Scott
Ouachita DeMolays to Attend North Louisiana Conclave
Ouachita Chapter Monroe will join over 100 DeMolays and Masonic advisors for the 1962 North Louisiana District DeMolay Conclave at the Shreveport Scottish Rite Temple this Saturday June 23. State Master Councilor Lenny Abelman of Lake Charles will address the meeting, held with Shreveport Chapter’s 40th Anniversary. The Dallas Chapter degree team will confer degrees at 2 p.m. followed by an anniversary ball at 8 p.m.
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Ouachita
Monroe
Order of DeMolay
North Louisiana
Shreveport
Scottish Rite
Lenny Abelman
Lake Charles
Dallas
Texas
British Repudiate Philippine Claim To North Borneo
London AP report says the British government repudiated Manila’s claim to sovereignty over North Borneo. A Foreign Office note notes plans to form an Independent Federation of Malaysia and states Britain will resist such Philippine claims. The clash follows President Miguel Diosdado Macapagal’s assertion of Philippine rights over North Borneo amid federation talks.
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North Borneo
London
Foreign Office
Malaya
Brunei
Srawak
Singapore
Ouachita Parish Hires Granted for Constables and Justices
Gov Jimmie H Davis signed a bill to give Ouachita Parish constables and justices of the peace a 10 monthly raise raising salaries from 20 to 30 dollars per month. The Ouachita Police Jury requested the increase and will pay for it. The House also passed a bill to regulate fallout shelter advertising citing protection for the public against improper shelters. The measure drew 67 to 4 support and now goes to the Senate.
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Ouachita Police Jury
John
Ouachita
Baton Rouge
Mike John Jr
Monroe
Louisiana
Elmer Bernard
West Baton Rouge Parish
Yessir
House
Senate
Deaths Delhi Charles McKenzie 20 Dies After Illness
Funeral services for Charles McKenzie 20 of Rt 3 Delhi will be held Saturday at 10 30 a m with Rev Glenn Byrd and Rev Connie Ward officiating Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery under direction of Gay Funeral Home of Delhi He died Thursday in a Shreveport hospital after a long illness Survivors include his parents two sisters Mrs George Billy Williams and Miss Joyce McKenzie three aunts two uncles two nephews and one niece The body will lie in state at the funeral home until services Pallbearers are J W Duncan Charles Wilson Douglas Hammons Frankie Lofton Melton Allen and Ray Best.
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Delhi
Charles McKenzie
Rt. 3
Shreveport
Glenn Byrd
Connie Ward
Delhi Masonic Cemetery
Gay Funeral Home of
Services for Thomas Allen McHand Held At McKnight Cemetery
Funeral services for 22 year old Thomas Allen McHand of Epps were to be held at McKnight Cemetery north of Holly Ridge at 3 p m today with Rev Grant McVay officiating. Burial under Gay's Funeral Home Delhi direction. He died Thursday morning after a lengthy illness. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs George Allen McHand of Epps two brothers Wesley and Kenneth Ray McHand both of Epps five sisters Ora Belle Moore Doris Jean McHand Diane McHand all of Epps Mrs Dorothy Fay Moore Delhi and Mrs Mary Jagory Mel Rouge and several nieces and nephews. Father resided in Epps until time of services.
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Delhi
Thomas Allen McHand
Epps
McKnight Cemetery
Holly Ridge
Grant McVay
Gay
McHand
George Allen McHand
George Allen McHand, Epps; Two Brothers, [Wesley McHand
Kenneth Ray McHand
Ora Belle Moore
Doris Jean McHand
Diane McHand
Dorothy Fay Moore
Mary Jagory
Mel Rouge
Seek Action on Birmingham School Integration
Attorneys for a Birmingham Negro family asked the Fifth Circuit to speed a hearing in a suit seeking to end racial dualism in Birmingham schools. They urged immediate action after U S District Judge H H Grooms postponed the hearing, noting a similar case could be heard by October. The suits seek to enjoin a racially based dual system and may demand a nonracial reorganization plan.
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New Orleans
UPI
Birmingham
Ala
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Seybourn Lynne
Girod Relatives Hold Fifth Annual Reunion at Bernstein Park
Descendants of Nicholas Girod gathered for a Sunday reunion at Bernstein Park with a picnic lunch. About 75 attendees joined, including many from out of state, for the family gathering and fellowship.
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Nicholas Girod
Bernstein Park
How Solons Voted On Farm Bill
The House defeated the administration farm bill, sending it back to the Agriculture Committee. Democrats for recommital 48, against 204. Republicans for 167, against 1. Total votes 215 for, 205 against. A listed roll call names numerous lawmakers by state and party.
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Washington
House
Agriculture Committee
Democrats
Abernethy
Miss
Beckworth
Tex
Burleson
Casey
Colmer
Gathings
Ark
Gonzales
Huddleston
Ala
Jones
McSween
Mills
Morrison
Norrell
Patman
Page
Purcell
Rains
Roberts
Rogers
Selden
Smith
Teague
Thomas
Thompson
Thornberry
Trimble
Willis
Wright
Alger
Baker
Tenn
Reece
Weaver
Neb
Girl With Acute Lockjaw Improves After Oxygen Therapy
CHICAGO HEIGHTS Ill AP A five year old girl Camille Varriale was treated for acute tetanus or lockjaw at St James Hospital. After two sessions using oxygen in a pressure chamber the patient showed dramatic improvement. The treatment, borrowed from a construction firm, marks the second use in three weeks.
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Chicago Heights, Ill
Holland
St. James Hospital
Camille Varriale
Louisiana House Stays Late With Sparse Attendance
The Louisiana House, delayed by a crowded calendar, remained in session until late Thursday with under 70 members present. At 2 45 p.m. with 72 present, the chamber voted to stay, though Rep. Wellborn Jack urged adjournment. Debate touched on funding and the $495 million general appropriations bill, with critics doubting passage in one day.
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Baton Rouge
House
Ways and Means Committee
Jefferson Downs
Louisiana Racing Commission
Louisiana House
Wellborn Jack
Shreveport
Jack
Tom Jewell
Vail M. Delany
Lake Providence
Louisiana
I. J. Allen
Jonesboro
Chester Floyd
Jena
Jack Crane
Monterey
James McCormack
Bastrop
Jewell
Senate
Caddo
L. D. Napper
Ruston
Risley Triche
Bryan Lehfann
Tire House
Laos Coalition Government Installation Collapses in Dispute
In Vientiane AP Lao factions fail to agree on royal decree for new coalition headed by Prince Souvanna Phouma with Gen Phoumi and Pa th et Lao leaders as deputy premiers. Disagreements over National Assembly mention and inauguration constitutional points preserve tensions.
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Antoine Yared Vientiane
Laos
Phoumi Vongvichit
Pathet Lao
Phoumi Nosa‘van
National Assembly
Vongvichit
Souvanna Phouma
Gen
Phoumi
Souphanouvong
Souvanna
Ray Burgess Speaks Tonight on $60 Million Bond
State Highway Director Ray Burgess will discuss a $60 million bond issue for road repair in a public talk tonight at the West Monroe Chamber of Commerce conference room in the First National Bank. The vote on the bond is set for November 6 and the public is invited.
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Ray Burgess
West Monroe
Biggest Cost Items Amended Out Of Bills
Monroe Mayor W L Howard said the most costly parts of the firemen's legislation were removed in the current session. One firemen bill remains pending in the Legislature. He cited a provision requiring cities to hire drivers for all fire vehicles as an example. He does not know the final cost to Monroe until the laws are finalized.
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Monroe
W. L. Howard
Howard
Business Council Opposes Five Bills in Legislature
The Council of Louisiana Business and Trade Associations opposes five House bills, saying they would damage the business climate. Bills HB 439, 440, 664, 666, and 696 would raise unemployment benefits, tax bases, and timing costs, with projected annual impacts ranging from several million to eight million dollars.
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Business Council
Baton Rouge
Council of Louisiana Business and Trade Associations
Council
Louisiana
Louisiana Division of Employment Security Authority
Louiisiana
Louisiana Division of Employment Security
High divorce rate in Britain tops 1961 marriages
London reports twenty six thousand marriages ended in British divorce courts during 1961 according to statistics released here.
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London
UPI
The Case for Chastity in July Reader's Digest
A reader discussion questions if chastity is out of date and argues different views. The piece titled The Case for Chastity appears in the July issue on page 46, reprinted at readers’ request.
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Chastity
Reader’s Digest
Reader's Digest
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