Rescuers Free Mine Victims After Long Air Shaft Effort
Seven men trapped in Betsy Mine No 3 at Powhatan Mining Co were rescued after rescuers used a large auger to bore through rock. The group initially faced blocked air passages and difficult digging before breaking into the chamber where the men awaited help. Kowalski offered thanks as they emerged.
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Glenn Robbins
Martin Kowalski
Joseph Lupinski
Mount Pleasant
Benny Hamilton
Adena
Betsy Mine
Powhatan Mining Co
Punch Mining
Kowalski
Supreme Court Hearings Extend Into Labor Union Inquiry
The Supreme Court moves forward with hearings on restricting FBI file material in criminal cases. Atty. Gen Brownell testifies as two witnesses in a labor union communism probe face possible contempt citations and risk to their RCA Communications positions.
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FBI
Brownell
United Press
Supreme Court
Howard V .Trautman
Salvatore A. Testa
New York
RCA Communications, Inc
Road and bridge damages reported after storm in Cameron Parish
Richardson said the lone highway link to Grand Isle suffered as much as last year’s hurricane Flossie. Crews retreating from rising waters will follow receding waters to inspect for damage. State Police Supt. Brown dispatched a mobile radio unit to Lake Charles as radio reports fail. US 90 between Crowley and Lake Charles closed due to fallen trees and power lines.
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Richardson
Grand Isle
Flossie
John Nick Brown
Lake Charles
Crowley
Mansfield Native Succumbs Here
Max E. Thompson 39 died this morning after a brief illness in a local hospital. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Hixson Funeral Home with Rev. Ben Oliphant officiating. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by wife Claudine, son Steve, daughter Glenda, parents A Remtpson and Mrs. Remtpson, siblings Ray Joe Bill Watkins Musgrove, and two sisters. pallbearers listed.
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Max E. Thompson
Hixson Funeral Home
Ben Oliphant
St. Paul
George L. Bubb
Fritz Becker
Dr. C. P. Gray
Griffin White
State board allows Northeast Louisiana pharmacy school plan
The Louisiana state board of education favors adding a school of pharmacy at Northeast State College in Monroe, citing only one existing Louisiana program at Loyola in New Orleans and the need for a northern location. Attorney general ruling follows board inquiries on exam eligibility for future Northeast graduates.
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Northeast State College
Monroe
Louisiana
Loyola University
New Orleans
Madison
Gibbs
State Board of Education
Attorney General
Eugene Vogt
State Board of Pharmacy
Vogt
Northeast
Board ‘of Pharmacy
Northeast Louisiana State College of Pharmacy
Nickerson Faces Court Martial Over Secret Data Lapses
Parks Kentucky born colonel Nickerson pled guilty to 15 counts of laxity in handling secret defense data. A 10 member court martial weighs leniency as evidence unfolds. Maximum punishment includes dismissal and 30 years in prison. Nickerson smiles at wife Carol as he testifies. He argues a feud between air power advocates and a balanced force in the Army.
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Nickerson
Carol
Bell with historic markings linked to 1878 found in Monroe area
A reader reports an identical bell to one described in a prior edition marked chain tel Fondeur Saigne legion and 1878. Iran FE Antley of Monroe says his family owns a similar bell thought to have been used on oxen. Local police warn residents about discarded ice boxes to protect children.
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West Monroe
Jeff Caldwell
R. L. Raymond
Oak Grove
Chaintel Fondeur
Saigne Legion
Iran FE
Antley
Victoria Street
Monroe
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