PAR Calls Two Measures Sound and Workable in Louisiana
Public Affairs Research Council backs two Senate proposals to revise the state constitution without a constitutional convention. One would have the Louisiana State Law Institute draft revisions. the other would remove a legal block to revision. Both would go to voters. PAR also opposes a House bill allowing police juries to keep the ward system, urging a switch to unit control for better planning and efficiency.
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Research Council
Doctors Reluctant to Test Themselves at AMA Meeting
SAN FRANCISCO AP The average physician fears physical exams as much as the public at the American Medical Association convention. A free clinic urges extensive checkups, but Dr. J E Buff notes past clinics drew poor business with only 1,800 of about 15,000 doctors tested last year.
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San Francisco
Harvey Widroe
Berkeley
Calif
J. E. Buff
Charleston
W. Vz
Enrolling For Fall Term At Allen Academy
Allen Academy invites applications for the Fall term at its preparatory school and junior college for boys. The campus offers small classes, ROTC leadership development, and individual guidance, with admissions open to prospective parents and students.
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Allen Academy
Scranton Candidacy Strengthens Goldwater South
Atlanta coverage reports Dixie Republican leaders organized a southern bloc for the GOP convention and predicted Gov William Scranton's candidacy would bolster Barry Goldwater. Alabama chair John Grenier says Scranton firmed up South support, with about 260 of 269 delegates committed to Goldwater across eleven states. Mississippi chair Wirt Yerger says delegates will run PR from San Francisco. Scranton aides met with little success.
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Atlanta
UPI
William Scranton
Barry Goldwater
Alabama
John Grenier
Goldwater
South
Scranton
Grenier
Arizona
Wirt Yerger
Mississippi
San Francisco
Wilmer Garrett
Montgomery
Ala
Lawyers Seek Transfer of Jack Ruby to Hospital
Dallas reports lawyers for Jack Ruby plan to ask District Judge Joe Brown today to move Ruby from death row to a mental hospital. Att. Clayton Fowler cited a psychiatrist from the University of Oklahoma who found Ruby in a paranoid state and possibly insane without treatment.
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Dallas
UPTI
Jack Ruby
Clayton Fowler
Dist
Joe B. Brown
Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
Kennedy
Fowler
Louis Jolyon West
University of Oklahoma Medical School
Earl Warren
Warren
War Commission Report Silence on Three Hour Talk
Members of the War Ren Commission preparing a full assassination report did not reveal what was said during the three hour discussion.
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Warren Commission
Dixie Dolls to Parade in Monroe Miss Louisiana Pageant
The Dixie Dolls from Shreveport, a 50 girl marching and dancing corps aged 8 to 12 from nine Shreveport schools, will march in the July 1 Miss Louisiana Pageant Parade in Monroe led by John Ensminger, with pageant offices open at 401 DeSiard and Jaycee Jaynes staffing inquiries. The Ski Bees will perform on July 4 on the Ouachita River. Rewards include $50 first prizes for bands and floats and $25 second prizes in each category.
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Dixie Dolls
Shreveport
Dallas
John Ensminger
Monroe Junior Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
DeSiard
Jaycee Jaynes
Jaynes
Ski Bees
Ouachita River
Twin Drill Rig In Gulf Set Up
Humble Oil reports completion of a Gulf platform off Grand Isle Louisiana where twin drilling rigs drill two wells at a time. In 169 feet of water the 238 foot high rigs are drilling their third twin set to complete 24 producing wells. The $2 million platform includes living quarters a helicopter deck a restaurant and a 40 man recreation area with a power plant for a town of 5500. It is the world’s only offshore twin rig setup described as experimental to lower offshore drilling costs.
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New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Grand Isle
Humble
Highway Chief Here Promoted to Baton Rouge Office
George P. Forman, fifth district highway engineer for a year and a half, is promoted to the Baton Rouge office. James W. Moore of Monroe says James Doyle, now Baton Rouge road construction engineer, will replace Forman. Doyle previously hailed from Ferriday, and Forman succeeded the late J. Ellis Ross of West Monroe as Fifth District engineer.
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George P. Forman
Baton Rouge
Highway Board
James W. Moore
Monroe
James Doyle
Forman
Doyle
Ferriday
J. Ellis Ross
West Monroe
Monroe Budget Adoption Slated At Council Meet
Final adoption of the 1964 65 budget is expected at the regular Monroe City Council meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The agenda includes two bond related resolutions and action on the 1964 street improvement program amid public objections. The council will also bid on 12 civic center buildings, nine police cars, five police motorcycles, and one car each for street and mayoral departments.
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Monroe
Civic Center
Natchez Fire Damages Put At Half Million Dollars
Natchez Mississippi fire officials raised damage estimates to about 500000 dollars for a two story brick office building in downtown Natchez after an early Sunday blaze intensified. Initial figures were 400000 dollars as flames engulfed the structure.
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Natchez, Miss
Natchez
Marriage Adds Hectic Note To Atheist Battle
In Baltimore AP: the son of atheist Madalyn Murray, 18, wed Susan Abramovitz, 17, amid a court fight between Susan’s parents and Mrs. Murray. The ceremony occurred last Tuesday in Frederick, Md. in a move tied to a prior custody dispute and a brawl with police at Mrs. Murray’s home.
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Baltimore
Madalyn Murray
Susan
Leonard J. Abramovitz
Fire Damages One Building. Captain Cameron Injured
A blaze confined to a single structure as five Natchez Fire Department units battled the fire. Captain Albert Cameron, 56, assistant fire chief, suffered a wrenched back and was taken to Natchez General Hospital for treatment.
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Albert Cameron
Natchez General Hospital
Natchez
Births at St Francis Hospital in Monroe
The following births are reported at St Francis Hospital in Monroe. Edmond W Smith and wife announce a son James Dean born June 11 at 3710 Lionel St Monroe. Ronda Renee born to Well W Shaw and wife on June 11 Rt 2 Box 257 Winnsboro Rd Monroe. Robert S Riser and wife welcome son Robert Mark born June 11 at 101 Crescent Dr Monroe. Jack M Buttita and wife announce son Jack Christopher born June 11 at 602 K St Monroe. Aubrey Whellis and wife greet daughter Joy Lynn born June 12 Rt 2 Eros. Mack C McCullin and wife welcome daughter Julie Ann born June 12 118 Westchester Dr Monroe. J M Golliher and wife announce daughter Tammy Gay born June 12 1707 S 9th St Monroe. E W Salsbury and wife report daughter Stacie Carole born June 13 813 Georgia St Monroe. Charles L Durham and wife announce son Michael Kevin born at 215 Otis St West Monroe. Jose M Cristostomo and wife greet daughter Maria Bernard born 1100 S 7th St Monroe. Rex B Rominger and wife describe daughter Karyn Kay born June 14 Ellsworth AFB South Dakota. Clyde N Stapleton and wife announce son Clyde Neal Jr born June 15 Box 452 Lake Providence. Billy Joe Taylor and wife celebrate son Gary Wayne born June 16 116 Pear St West Monroe. Wiley Joe Gates and wife report daughter Lori Ann born June Ad. Paul Fontana and wife greet son Louis born June 18 6014 Washington St Monroe.
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Well W. Shaw
Box
Winnsboro Road
Monroe
Ronda Renee
Robert S. Riser
Crescent Dr
Robert Mark
Jack M. Buttitta
K St
Jack Christopher
Aubrey Wheelis
Eros
Joy Lynn
J. M. Golliher
S. 9Th St
Tammy Gay
E. W. Salsbury
Georgia St
Stacie Carole
Charles L. Durham
Otis St
West Monroe
Michael Kevin
Jose M. Cristostomo
S. 7Th St
Maria Bernard
Rex B. Rominger
Ellsworth Air Force Base
South Dakota
Karyn Kay
Clyde N. Stapleton
Lake Providence
Clyde Neal Jr
Billy Joe Taylor
Pear St
Gary Wayne
Wiley Joe Gates
Selman Dr
Lori Ann
Policing Dog Babs Receives False Tooth in Crewe
In Crewe England local police give their 6 year old dog Babs a false tooth after a tooth broke and decayed. Trainer Sgt Peter Dainty said a dentist treated the dog with anaesthetic and fitted the new tooth, extending the service life of the canine unit.
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Crewe
England
UPI
Babs
Peter Dainty
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