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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1968

Page

5

Wallace Campaign Gains Spark Southern Surge

George Wallace tours the Deep South to boost his third party bid as governors debate his chances. Alabama’s Albert Brewer backs him and projects wins in Louisiana Mississippi Alabama and Georgia with potential gains in Texas Arkansas North Carolina South Carolina Florida and Virginia. Texas Governor John Connally and former Georgia Governor Carl Sanders warn major parties to fear Wallace as he presses ballot access and fundraising. Wallace emphasizes ballot wins and his nonracist stance while opposing federal school guidelines and open housing rules. He aims to keep fundraising steady with about 300000 dollars likely from a tour stretching to eleven cities.

House of Representatives Wallace Albert Brewer Alabama Brewer Louisiana Mississippi Georgia Texas Arkansas North Carolina South Carolina Florida Virginia John Connally George Wallace Carl E. Sanders South Sanders Connally California American Independent Party

United Gas Promotes Carl S. Quinn to VP

William S. Morris, president of United Gas Pipe Line Co announced the promotion of Carl S. Quinn from director of rates and economics to vice president. Quinn, named UGPL director in 1967, now heads an expanded Rates and Economics Department including Washington DC office. He will continue directing rate and regulatory studies and economic projects with computerized long range planning.

Shreveport William S. Morris United Gas Pipe Line Co Carl S. Quinn UGPL Quinn Pennzoil United, Inc Rates UGPS Washington, D. C

Death of Greek Foreign Minister Stavros Costopoulos

Greek Foreign Minister Stavros Costopoulos, 67, died Sunday after years with Parkinsons disease. A veteran parliamentarian since 1928, he served in various ministries before joining Papandreous Center Union and later helped form the Liberal Democratic party, becoming defense minister under Stephanos Stephanopoulos.

Athens Stavros Costopoulos George Papandreou Costopoulos Papandreou Center Union Party Constantine Center Union Liberal Democratic Party Stephanos Stephanopoulos

4 H Youths Attend Baton Rouge Short Course

Ouachita Parish sends 23 4 H boys and girls to the State 4 H Short Course at LSU Baton Rouge from today through Wednesday. Competitions cover farming homemaking and related topics with trips to National 4 H Congress in Chicago and other educational visits as prizes funded by sponsors. Highlights include executive committee meetings a talent contest a dress revue an LSU band concert and a 4 H Ball in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom. Participants span Consumer Education Dress Revue Foods and Nutrition Public Speaking and Tractor Driving with team members named for each category.

Ouachita Parish Louisiana State University Baton Rouge Chicago New Orleans LSU Royal Cotillion LSI Union Ann Tolbird Dress Revue Carolyn Watkins Gail Wright Mary Semmes Vicky Brown Janice Bonnette Martha Ware Susan Barfoot Joe Niswanger Judy Jones Domnelda Anding Carolyn Glover Robert Cobb Richard Cobb Charles Cobb Tim Cobb

Rites Today For C. A. Kimball Jr. In Haynesville

Funeral services for Charles A Kimball Jr 49 long time Haynesville resident who died Sunday at Confederate Memorial Hospital Shreveport were at 3 pm today The Revs George Sherman Henry Bowden officiated at First Methodist Church and burial followed in Old Town Cemetery under Bailey Funeral Home direction He operated a local mercantile business and was a native of Stamps Ark Survivors include his widow Mary Doris McGee Kimball a daughter Helen Jean and a son James Charles plus two sisters Mrs Helen Garrett and Mrs Harold Smith and his parents Mr and Mrs C A Kimball Sr all of Haynesville

Haynesville Charles A Kimball Jr Confederate Memorial Hospital Shreveport George Sherman Ringgold Henry Bowden First Methodist Church Bailey Funeral Home Old Town Cemetery Kimball Stamps Ark Jack S. Campbell Monroe Mary Doris McGee Kimball Homer Chery Ann Helen Jean Kimball James Charles Kimball Helen Garrett Harold Smith Oxford C. A. Kimball Sr

Pay Hike Clash Looms In Steel Talks At Pittsburgh

United Steelworkers press for a substantial wage increase as the steel industry argues it cannot afford more. Local and company talks run since April with Pittsburgh set to finalize wages and related issues. Industry predicts profits down and imports rising, while past talks ended with modest raises.

Pittsburgh United Steelworkers Steel Industry White House Walter J. Campbell Steel Magazine I. W. Abel Ro Conrad Cooper Abel Washington House Ways and Means Crucible Alan Wood Allegheny Ludlum

Don’t Neglect Slipping False Teeth

Don’t be annoyed by dentures that wobble. FASTEETH an kaline powder helps keep plates firmly set and adds comfort and security. See your dentist regularly and get PASTEETH at drug counters.

Rites Tuesday For Mrs. W. B. Goza

Funeral services are set for Mrs. W. B. Goza, 70, at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Hixson Brothers Chapel with Rev. Wal ter Mangham officiating. graveside rites follow at 3:30 p.m. in Edgewood Cemetery, North Little Rock. She died Sunday at St. Francis Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Clark County, Arkansas, and moved to Monroe 14 years ago with her husband, W. B. Goza, circulation manager of News-Star-World Publishing Corp. She worked at Sears in Little Rock and was a member of Monroe First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, a daughter Mrs. Grady Wilkerson of North Little Rock, two sons William Gora Jr. and Warren Gora of Little Rock, three sisters and three brothers, and two grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.

W. B. Goza Hixson Brothers Chapel Walter Mangham Edgewood Cemetery North Little Rock Ark First Baptist Church of Thurston Burch Chicago Charles Burch California Curtis Freeman Clyde Henderson Forest Seaman William Godfrey Guy Pennington Davis Baker

FIX ace at Sees Dentures Plate Weld home repair ad

An old style ad promotes FIX ace at Sees Dentures Plate Weld as a home repair solution for dentures. It claims the method is the most successful, offers a money back guarantee, and lists prices like $2.95 or $1.94 available at drug counters.

Aid Supplies Stolen From Vietnamese Refugees Says Senate Panel

A Senate subcommittee report charging rampant corruption says three to four million South Vietnamese refugees have been cheated of U S aid. It cites under half of refugee supplies reaching beneficiaries and calls for an investigatory team under President Thieu and tighter American control of medical distributions and immunization efforts.

Washington United States Senate Edward M Kennedy D-Mass Vietnam South Vietnam Thieu

Golfer Hurls Ball From 14100-Foot Peak

Art Lynsky of Dayton Ohio claims a mile high drive from Pikes Peak near Colorado Springs. He teed on the summit and sent the ball about 200 yards before it vanished into the valley a mile below.

Colorado Springs Art Lynsky Dayton Ohio Lynsky Pikes Peak

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