Russians protest U S embassy in Moscow by 2000 crowd
A placard protest by about 2000 Russians outside the U S embassy in Moscow produced no damage or violence. The event followed earlier embassy incidents in the week and featured a hardened core of roughly 300 youths directing noise while police kept the street clear.
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UPI
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United Nations
New York
Tchaikovsky Street
Richard H. Davis
Llewellyn Thompson
Thompson
U S Views Riot As Cold War Tactic
UPI report from Washington states the Moscow embassy mob action signals deteriorating U S Russian ties as Khrushchev hardens stance. Officials say the Kremlin aims to escalate cold war pressure with get tough moves following weekend warnings. demonstrators attacked the West German embassy in Moscow and Danish embassy in Copenhagen in retaliation.
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Senate Surgeons Start Work On Large General Appropriation Bill
Gov Earl Long's Senate physicians began to operate on a 385 million dollar general appropriation bill weakened by tax fights Monday in the House. House revolt against taxes continued as wine tax hike was defeated and fiscal plans for 1958 limited. House leaders split on taxes as three Long supporters joined in votes for and against Rep Marvin Roberts' bill. The Senate Finance Committee opened at 9 a.m. on a 384,536,171 dollar money bill funding most state agencies. Anti tax amendments shaped a 46 to 48 vote against the wine tax. Overriding veto threats loomed. House amended the general appropriation bill to set teacher pay as top priority from surplus mineral revenues for next year, cut spending for trade schools, and add police salaries for cities.
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Ex SEC Boss Harris Wrangle in Adams Inquiry
Former SEC chairman J Sinclair Armstrong disputed claims of improper influence as he testified before a House subcommittee. The panel probes Presidential Assistant Sherman Adams relations with Bernard Goldfine while Adams faces questions over a SEC inquiry into Goldfine entities.
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Murder Trial Set For October in Pichon Slaying
Delebert William Eyer, 24, of Shippensburg Pa, charged with killing Slidell resident Myrtle Jones Pichon 47, during an attempted holdup. Trial slated for October in Covington, per Dist. Atty. James Burns and Washington Parishes. Eyer was captured within 30 minutes of the crime.
West Monroe Lions Club to honor three students at meeting
West Monroe High School students Karen Strozier Georgia Ruth Owens and William Camp will receive awards when the West Monroe Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. The Lions scholarship committee selected them as award recipients. Outgoing President Hugh Taylor will present additional club member awards. Ouachita Parish Junior High School band director Jack W. White seeks all attendees.
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Georgia
Ruth Owens
William Camp
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West Monroe
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Ouachita Parish
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GI Freed By Reds Says He Was Kidnaped
U S Army Sg t James E Cole from Connellsville Pa said communist Czech border guards abducted him on Austrian soil and forced him across the Iron Curtain at gunpoint. He disappeared June 12 during a fishing trip on the Czech Austrian frontier and was released from a Czech prison Tuesday night before being turned over to Austrian authorities at Haugsdorf.
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Czechoslovakia
Lawrens Gibbs Defers Action On Northeast College Bill
Law rence Gibbs termed a proposed measure a dead bill as the House Education Committee stalled the plan to grant minimal benefits to certain Northeast and McNeese State College faculty. Rep James C. Martin introduced the bill. Gibbs questioned its specifics while noting no knowledge of affected staff. A separate resolution sent to the Senate seeks to keep surplus funds at Northeast and block their return to the Department of Education.
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Magistrate Rules She Has 44 Dogs Too Many
In New York a magistrate ordered Martha Hinrichsen to remove 44 of her 44 dogs from her 17 room five story home after ASPCA complaints. Neighbors complained of constant barking odors and lack of proper care. Hinrichsen claimed dogs were kept for happiness and protection.
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UPI
Martha Hinrichsen
Walter J. Bayer
ASPCA
AT and T Ordered to Cut Rates by 15 Percent
The Federal Communications Commission ordered American Telephone and Telegraph to reduce private line rates about 15 percent, effective in 60 days. Based on 1955 traffic, the cut would lower AT&T revenues by about $5.7 million annually, bringing the return on investment in private lines to about 7.5 percent.
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Labor Dept Seeks 5 Million to Survey U S Spending
The Labor Department plans to ask Congress for five million dollars next year to conduct a detailed survey of how Americans spend their money. A by product could be a price yardstick for pensioners with escalator clauses to protect buying power. The study aims to streamline the consumers price index, which rose again in May.
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Tanker Sinks After Night Collision in New York River
A Swedish freighter rammed an oil tanker in darkness on the Fast River. The tanker Empress Bay sank after a midstream collision near Manhattan Bridge. Three missing, 37 hospitalized, 11 uninjured. Fatalities include a photographer. Coast Guard flooded area with danger of further explosions.
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Drowns In Bath In Shreveport Baby Boy Dies
In Shreveport Louisiana Robert Lawton one year old son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Lawton drowned yesterday while playing in a bathtub at his home.
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Robert Lawton
Gilbert Lawton
Rep McLain Hospitalized After Fainting Spell
Baton Rouge AP reports Rep Jesse McLain was taken to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital after fainting on the House floor. Dr. examinations continued with possible discharge later. fatigue and sleep loss cited by his physician. McLain chairs Ways and Means and is a key floor leader for Gov Earl Long. Attending were Reps Angelle Bertrand Vetter Sylvester and Grizzaffi, the latter having previous heart-related issues.
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Lafayette Parish
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St. Mary
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Senate Weighs LSU Board Term Shortening Bill
In Baton Rouge Senate action looms on a bill to shorten Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors terms. Sponsor Sen. Brenham Crothers aims for floor vote as Governor Earl Long, questioned on support, faces pressure from Baton Rouge alumni and LSU boosters. Board members oppose the measure, hoping administration votes tilt against it.
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Crothers
Jake Staples
LSU
Staples
Senate
Double Safe Burglaries Hit Monroe Dairies
Two Monroe dairies, Cloverleaf Dairy Bar and The Borden Company, were robbed overnight. About 4600 in cash, mostly small bills and silver, was stolen from two safes. Investigators suspect a professional safe-cracker or pair worked both sites, likeness to Caldwell Food Store case.
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Louisville Avenue
Borden Company
South Grand
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Bordens
Caldwell
West Monroe
Veteran weds $10,838 bequest to U.S. government
Span ish-American War veteran Alfred Houser of Clinton Township leaves 10,838 dollars to the United States in appreciation for the nation’s treatment of veterans. The bequest was filed in Trenton New Jersey.
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UPI
Alfred Houser
Clinton Twp
U.S
United States of America
Cooler Weather To Enter Area
A summertime cold front may keep area temperatures below 90 today and tomorrow. Partly cloudy skies and scattered thundershowers were noted in the bulletin. Yesterday’s temperatures ranged 68 to 91, with a 73 low last night and 83 high midmorning today.
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Wine tax defeat dims push for new levies in Louisiana
In Baton Rouge the 3.5 million wine tax increase failed 45 to 49 after an initial 47 to 47 tally, with two roll calls shifting votes. The defeat dampens prospects for further tax hikes as lawmakers observed a party atmosphere and burlesque show amid the session. Rep Marvin Roberts had sponsored the bill and waved a wine bottle during his appeal.
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Baton Rouge
Earl Long
Rebels Attack American Hospital in Beirut
Lebanese rebels attacked the American Presbyterian Hospital in Tripoli Beirut as U N Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold prepared to depart. Rebels warned to evacuate or be blown up while U S officials sought assurances of security from President Chamoun and Prime Minister El Salh.
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Camille Chamoun
United Nations
Robert G. McClintock
Chamoun
Hammarskjold
Cairo
United Arab Republic
Sami el Salh
Masonry Falls In Shopper Killed In Detroit Collapse
A seventh story building cornice collapsed on Woodward Avenue during rush hour, killing 79 year old Myrtle Taggart and injuring two others. An 18 foot section of cement showered the sidewalk as crowds were leaving, with rusted supporting rods blamed for the failure.
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