Crew Rides Down After Engine Detaches in Farmyard Landing
The crew aboard the aircraft landed safely near a farmhouse about 50 miles south of here after the engine parted from the wing. Pilot Lt. Frank L. Hicks and navigator Capt. Thomas H. Hanley were among the crew including Lt. Heroma Goya and Lt. Thomas J. Gresalfi. The plane became easier to control as fuel lightened, and landing was completed at 11 27 p m after deciding to land around 10 p m.
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Here
Frank L. Hicks
Olympia
Wash
Thomas H. Hanley
Easton
Heroma Goya
Honolulu
Thomas J Gresalfi
Baldwin
Long Island
N. Y
Roscoe H. Fobair Coxina
Calif
Chase
Presbyterians In Orleans Oppose Closing Schools
The New Orleans Presbyterian church opposes segregation bills to close Louisiana public schools amid forced integration. The group defends public schools as essential to liberty and democracy and denounces pressure on petition signers.
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Orleans
New Orleans
UPS
Louisiana
Louisiana Civil Liberties Union
Eskimos Host Blanket Toss Competition in Alaska
Eskimos in Alaska stage nalakutuk or blanket tossing using a tough seal or rus skin blanket. Contestants are tossed high and must land and stay on their feet to win.
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Alaska
Death of Alex Strong 61 in Arizona en route home
Alex Strong 61 of West Monroe died near Flagstaff Arizona while at work. Heart attack suspected. Body to arrive in Monroe Saturday. Mulhearn Funeral Home to announce arrangements. Burial planned at Shanks Cemetery near Rayville. Survivors: widow Louanis Strong West Monroe. daughters Shirley Strong West Monroe and Jimmey Henderson Houston. sons Chester Garlon Conway West Monroe and A J Strong Monroe. sister Will Pickett Epps. nine grandchildren.
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Alex Strong
West Monroe
Flagstaff
Ariz
Monroe
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Shanks Cemetery
Rayville
Louanis Strong
Shirley Strong
Jimmey Henderson
Houston
Tex
Chester Strong
Garlon Strong
Conway Strong
A. J. Strong
Will Pickett
Epps
Average farms vary widely by state in 1940s data
The text notes New Jersey farms average about 75 acres while those in Arizona and California range from 200 to 700 acres, illustrating regional farm size differences.
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New Jersey
Arizona
California
City honors four for 15 years of service
In a ceremony yesterday in Twin City four employees received certificates and pins for long government service. The honorees were John L. Tolar senior revenue agent Troy R. Shackelford senior revenue officer Earle I Alpha revenue agent and Denel C. Smith Sr revenue officer.
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Wien
John L. Tolar
Troy R. Shackelford
Earle I. Alpha
Denel C. Smith
Charles Blaylock Wins Trip to De Molay National Convention
Charles Blaylock of 409 North 3rd Street Monroe earned a trip to the national convention of the Order of De Molay in Kansas City next week for his exceptional selling of advertisements for the forthcoming state conference in Monroe. The De Molay group stresses moral and patriotic living and is sponsored by the Northeast Louisiana Shriners.
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Order of de Molay
Charles Blaylock
N. 3Rd St
Monroe
Charles
Kansas City
de Molay
Northeast Louisiana Shriners
Census predicts 40 percent over 45 by 1980
The Bureau of the Census projects that about 40 percent of the U.S. population will be aged 45 or older by 1980, signaling a shift toward an aging society and potential implications for policy and services.
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Bureau of the Census
America
Eleven Animals Die of Anthrax in 24-Hour Span
Parish health and agricultural officials report 11 animal deaths in the 24-hour period ending last night possibly due to anthrax. County agent J J Joyce warns other diseases may be involved and urges reporting all deaths for accurate diagnosis and quarantine decisions. Dr W Carroll Summer notes hogs and other livestock can contract anthrax and mentions a dog death. a West Monroe resident who contracted anthrax is reportedly recovering as cases appear to decline.
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J. J. Joyce
Quachita Parish
Ouachita
Lincoln
W. Carroll Summer
Ouachita Parish
West Monroe
United States
Woman Hurt In W. Monroe Crash
A head-on collision in the 700 block of North 7th Street West Monroe sent Mrs Gertrude Mizell 45 West Monroe to St Francis Hospital with facial lacerations knee injury and back pain while George Wylie manager of the West Monroe Chamber of Commerce escaped with bruises. Police said Wylie tried to avoid a parked truck but slid into Mizell’s northbound car. Both vehicles were heavily damaged and towed. No charges filed pending investigation.
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North 7Th St
West Monroe
George Wylie
Wylie
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Mizell
St. Francis Hospital
Veterinary Vaccinations Continue Through Second Week
Moving into its second week, veterinarians report vaccination programs for all animals are progressing as planned. Experts emphasize ongoing outreach and general herd immunity efforts amid public health concerns.
Man Suspected Of Forgery Held In Vicksburg
A two year manhunt for former Shreveport resident Harry Keefer 28 ended in Vicksburg Mississippi when he stepped off a bus and was arrested by local police Chief James C. Kelly Jr identified Keefer as the Monroe forgery suspect valued at 325 dollars he allegedly used an assumed name during the trip and will face extradition and theft charges for a television set taken from William Simmons of 401 Wood Street
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Shreveport
Monroe
Vicksburg
Miss
James C. Kelly, Jr
Harry Keefer
Kelly
Keefer
William Simmons
Wood Street
Ethiopian Airlines Plans Stateroom On Three Planes For Emperor
Ethiopian Airlines operates routes between Central Europe and East Africa and has a feature in three airplanes that can convert a stateroom into an executive suite for the use of Emperor Haile Selassie.
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Ethiopian Airlines
Europe
East Africa
Emperor Haile Selassie
River Flood Levels Rise With 24 Hour Stage Change
River stages show a 24 hour rise as flood conditions persist. authorities issue alerts and monitor downstream impacts. Local gauges report water levels surpassing typical thresholds prompting caution for nearby residents.
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