Johnson picks Fortas to replace Warren on Supreme Court
President Johnson announced Earl Warren will retire at 77 and named Abe Fortas to the Supreme Court seat. He also nominated Homer Thornberry of Texas to succeed Fortas, both Democrats, with Senate confirmation expected after leader consultations.
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Johnson
Earl Warren
U. S. Supreme Court
Abe Fortas
Warren
Homer Thornberry
Austin
Tex
US Circuit Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
Supreme Court
Fortas
Fortas and Thornberry
Senate
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Fortas
New Deal
Arthur J. Goldberg
United Nations
Thornberry
Congress
V O Wilson Runs For Ouachita Parish School Board Ward 5
West Monroe resident V O Wilson declares candidacy for Ouachita Parish School Board from Ward 5. A Baptist, Caldwell Parish native, Army veteran and father of four daughters one son killed in Vietnam. He vows Constitution Party Democrat stance and to screen school materials for anti American content while opposing federal government interference in schools. He emphasizes states rights and patriotic Christian values.
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West Monroe
V. O. Wilson
Rt. 1
Box 73
Ouachita Parish
Wilson
The
Baptist Church
Caldwell Parish
Vietnam
Constitution Party
Quachita Parish
America
State Judge Bars Ourso From Oath Taking In Iberville
State Dist. Judge Daniel Kimball issued a temporary restraining order stopping suspended Iberville Parish Sheriff Jessel Ourso from taking the oath or assuming duties. The order lasts until a July 5 hearing on whether to issue a permanent injunction. Attorney General Jack Gremillion filed suit to block the oath amid a pending corruption case.
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Gremillion
Ourso
River flood stages at Camden and Monroe reported
Readings show Camden at 13.9 feet with a fall of 5 inches and a stage reading of 26. Monroe records a stage of 39.1 feet with a fall of 4 inches. Local authorities monitor rising waters and issue brief advisories as rivers recede.
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Camden
Monroe
Record heroin haul sets U S. seizure
Federal agents seized 112 kilograms of heroin worth 22.4 million dollars in a hidden compartment of a foreign automobile shipped to New York City from France. An American, Arthur Benvenuto, was arrested, four French men were captured in Paris, and the case involves U S and French narcotics authorities. The prior record was 102 kilograms seized in 1960 in New York City. The investigation continued.
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Washington
New York City
Atty
Ramsey Clark
Canius Wuay
Clark
France
U.S
Paris
Henry L. Giordano
Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
Central Narcotic Bureau of
U.S. Customs
New York State
Arthur Benvenuto
Justice
Mauricio Rosas
Netherlands
Belgium
Atlanta
Giordano
Amid Gun Control Debate Stronger Rules Face Backlash
Washington AP report shows a shift after Kennedy s assassination with Congress flooded by letters opposing stricter gun controls. Hearings opened on registration licensing proposals as Atty Gen Ramsey Clark supports federal registration and licensing. NRA opposition cited though many writers deny NRA ties.
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Washington
Congress
Robert F. Kennedy
Senate
Atty
Ramsey Clark
Johnson
Associated Press
Kennedy
Tydings
Senate Judiciary Committee
Democratic
Mike Mansfield
National Rifle Association
NRA
America
Twin Cities Chit Chat Highlighting Local Notables
Russell Blaylock son of Mr and Mrs C D Blaylock of 4320 DeSiard Monroe ranks seventh in a class of 137 at LSU Medical School New Orleans He is doing advanced work this summer at Conway Memorial Hospital in Monroe Also today Miss Gladys Todden of Ocean Springs Miss celebrates birthday visiting Monroe with friends planning a small dinner party at noon today
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Russell Blaylock
C. D. Blaylock
DeSiard
Monroe
LSU Medical School
New Orleans
Blaylock
Conway Memorial Hospital
Gladys Todden
Ocean Springs
Miss
Miss Todden
Fresh Red Troops Head For Saigon
U S sources say two newly equipped North Vietnamese regiments about 5800 men head toward Saigon to reinforce the threat on the capital. The 32nd and 33rd regiments were in Phuoc Long Province 74 miles north of Saigon and 165 miles from their former base. They had been inactive for a year while refitting and include veterans from the 1965 Ia Drang campaign. U S pilots reported major air activity against supply lines in the southern panhandle and ground actions near Saigon with light government casualties.
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Saigon
U. S
Phuoc Long Province
la Drang Valley
Mekong
U.S. Navy
North Vietnam
U.S
Panhandle
Peace Talks Envoys Trade New Charges
PARIS AP The United States accused North Vietnam of pushing troop infiltration into South Vietnam to a May high of 29 000 men and cited June evidence of an abnormally high rate. Ambassador Vance told Xuan Thuy the United States is prepared to cease bombardment but only if North Vietnam does not improve its position. Thuy demanded immediate air attack cessation with no reciprocity and said talks progress is blocked by U S aggression. The two sides plan to meet again next Wednesday after a 42 minute coffee break described as routine.
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Paris
United States
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Cyrus R. Vance
Xuan Thuy
Thuy
Hubert H. Humphrey
Vietnam
Vance
U.S
Nguyen Thanh le
Woman in Yacht Race Sends SOS From Atlantic
German sailor Edith Baumann, 26, radioed that her three hulled Koala II was breaking up 300 miles north of the Azores as hurricane Brenda neared. The single handed transatlantic race started June 1 from Plymouth with 34 rivals bound for Newport, Rhode Island. Rescue efforts from the Azores area involved U.S. Air Force planes, French aircraft, and two French frigates.
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London
Edith Baumann
Azores
Michelangelo
U.S. Air Force
Brenda
Miss Baumann
Plymouth
Newport
R.I
Cool Front Moves Through Northeast Louisiana
A cold front approaches the state and moves along or off the coast by late Thursday. Scattered thundershowers move through ahead of the front, ending after it passes. Highs today in Northeast Louisiana 86 to 92, tonight 72 to 76. Winds southerly 8 to 18 mph shifting northerly north. Dewpoints upper 60s to mid 70s lowering tonight into upper 50s to low 60s. Monroe Airport reported Tuesday high 91, low 68, with 1.5 inches rain since midnight.
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Louisiana
FAA
Monroe
Rhymes Agerton Give Statements on Conway Hospital
Lee Agerton director of the Department of Hospitals spoke on conditions at tk. A. Conway Hospital in Monroe on Tuesday He praised staff and superintendent Ray Rhymes who recently took a year leave for surgery Agerton said renovations have stretched longer than expected due to necessary plan changes and construction Why the hospital stayed open and operating during work The $2.7 million project has progressed for years Rhymes began service in 1942 and became superintendent in 1959 Colvin will act as supervisor during Rhymes absence Medicare Medicaid and new computer systems were installed Agerton predicted the renovation will yield a top modern hospital He noted plans to serve Northeast Louisiana with a proud general hospital Agerton said the project should finish within a year He denied any sensational findings and invited press visits He supported a bill proposing an advisory board to improve community hospital relations and participation with doctors and the Ouachita Parish Medical Society
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Judy Kelley
Lee Agerton
Department of Hospitals
Tk. A. Conway Hospital
Monroe
Ray
Rhymes Rhymes
Agerton
Rhymes
William A. Colvin III
Louisiana Training Institute
Washington—Saint Tammany Charity Hospital
Bogalusa
Pinecrest State School
Pineville
Conway
Louisiana
James Dennis. Monroe
E. A. Conway
Dennis
Senate
Ouachita Parish
Johnson to Sign 10 Percent Income Tax Surcharge Bill
President Johnson said he will sign within the next day or two the 10 per cent income tax surcharge bill passed by Congress. He noted the measure is under review for unrequested provisions mainly $6 billion in spending cuts he considers excessive. Individuals would start withholding 10 percent more fifteen days after signing.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
McKeithen backs gun registration not control
Baton Rouge. Gay John McKeithen says he will not support stringent gun control laws but favors registering all guns. He tells reporters he would oppose laws forcing surrender of firearms yet questions why law-abiding citizens would object to registering their guns.
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Baton Rouge
UPL
John MecKeithen
McKeithen
Iwo Jima Reverts To Japanese Rule
Iwo Jima, a major battle site, returns to Japanese administration after 26 days of fierce fighting in 1945. Japan restores control of the Volcano Islands and Bonins, with Marcus and Chi Chi remaining briefly under American detachments. Attended by Crown Prince Akihito, Prime Minister Sato, and Ambassador Alex Johnson, the ceremony marks postwar cooperation and promises social programs for the islands. Japanese press call for reclaiming other territories such as Okinawa and areas north of Japan.
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Tokyo
Iwo Jima
Pac
Ich
Iwo
Bonins
ChiChi Jima
Marcus, Rosario
Parcee Vella
Japan
Marcus
Chi Chi
Akihito
Fuisaku Sato
Alexi Johnson
U.S
Sato
United States
Okinawa
Western Pacific
McKeithen Proposes 40 Day Louisiana Tax Session
Gov. John McKeithen contemplates a 40 day special session starting early September to approve new taxes and finance increases. A 20 member House Senate tax committee will study the plan, with Aycock and Speaker Garrett aiding. A tax law is needed before any new appropriations.
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McKeithen
House
John Garrett
Haynesville
C. C. Aycock
Senate
For sale en cyclopedias wife knows everything
A humorous classified line offers a complete set of encyclopedias never used with a punchy tag that the wife knows everything, reflecting a light ad jolt typical of a playful newspaper classifieds brief.
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Joseph D. Tydings
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John McKeithen
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