Long disputes divorce claims amid political strain
In Winnfield Governor Long faces a divorce suit from his wife amid a broader political and legal turmoil. She accuses him of threats and cruelty while he seeks time to run for governor and faces Internal Revenue probes. The case includes temporary alimony requests and summons for his lawyers as a new state police unit is organized at Covington.
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Worce
Winnfield
Pea Patch Farm
Long
Internal Revenue Department
Washington
J. Douglas Nesom
Denham Springs
Joseph A. Sims
Hammond
E. P. Roy
Covington
Estes Park
Colo
Twin City Caution Shapes Award Decision
The caution cited in the award process shaped the ruling, guiding officials in finalizing the decision. The text notes this factor as pivotal in setting the course for approval and implementation.
West Monroe cops win second in state shooting contest
A five man pistol shooting team from the West Monroe Police Department placed second among about 20 teams at the Louisiana Peace Officers Convention in New Orleans. Members included Sgt. James Martin Detective Charles Dortch and Patrolmen Tommy Hebert Wade Fincher and David Bennett. The report also notes polio age data from Louisiana with 67 percent of cases under five and 24 percent over 15, urging preschool vaccination and immunization of all up to age 40 with three shots in order.
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West Monroe
New Orleans
James Martin
Charles Dortch
Tommy Hebert
Wade Fincher
David Bennett
Louisiana
J. Carrol Summer
Ouachita Parish
Summer
Warren objects to use of his name to promote Nixon
Chief Justice description from page one continues as Clark Mollenhoff notes a Sunday night party hosted by Bernard Nover. Maze, a Washington correspondent, confirms hearing the exchange. Warren complains his name is used to advance Nixon, stating he does not like being used to promote the president.
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Neapolis Tribune
Des Moines Register
Clark Mollenhoff
Washington
Bernard Nover
Denver Post
Maze
New York Herald Tribune
Mollenhoff
Warren
Nixon
Governor Seeks Separation in Louisiana Marital Suit
Mrs. Long denies grounds for separation citing her fidelity while alleging the governor’s recent conduct amounts to cruelty. She claims efforts to preserve the marriage but acknowledges behavior that could threaten the partnership and notes cruelty details to be proven in court.
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Louisiana
Long's Health Deterioration and Recovery Reported
Gov. Long remains volatile in health statements with cousin King noting he dropped from 200 pounds to 160 and faced a critical period at Covington. He has since regained color and was at Winnfield over the weekend, with temporary headquarters at a Covington motel as recovery progresses.
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King
Winnfield
Court Finds Private Employee Rights in Security Checks
The Supreme Court voided a government security review for William L. Greene, a former En gineering and Research Corp. vice president, after his Navy clearance was revoked. It ruled his private sector hearing rights allowed confrontation of accusers, while noting no explicit authorization for the screening program. Industrial checks began under a World War II executive order.
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Supreme Court
William L. Greene
Enginneering and Research Corp
Riverdale
Navy
Greene
Congress
Defense Agency
Roosevelt
City Policeman in Training Reflects on Incident
A city policeman, enrolled at Northeast Louisiana State College majoring in education, discussed on the job training and the need for rest after an incident. The officer emphasized mental alertness and limited training for the situation.
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Northeast Louisiana State College
Moves Underway To Stabilize Psychiatric Staff
Covington Louisiana State Hospital moves aim to stabilize its psychiatry team after Governor Earl K Long fired Dr. Charles Belcher. Acting superintendent Dr. Anthony Rouses says psychiatrists will stay if he remains, with two full time now and up to six full time plus ten part timers anticipated. Four Tulane interns join the roster.
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Covington
UPI
Rer
Louisiana State Hospital
Anthony Rouses
Earl K. Long
Charles Belcher
Rouses
Belcher
Rousos
Tulane University
Tax Men Look Into Funds Of Long Adviser
Mrs. Cora Russell Schley, longtime public relations adviser to Governor Earl Long, says federal agents opened her bank safe deposit box to check how much of Longs campaign money she held. She claims agents inspected deposit boxes of many people connected to his funds and notes she once handled cash for campaign advertising. She stresses the box held little money and confirms ongoing inquiries into the governors finances.
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Alexandria
Cora Russell Schley
Louisiana
Stocks Rise Across Broad Market On Strong Trading Day
New York reports a broad stock advance as the industrial average nears an all time high. Oils and copper eased while aluminum and steel remained firm. Motors electronics and drugs posted mixed or small gains with notable moves for Cutler-Hammer Brunswick Balke AMF Bell Howell IBM and Texas Instruments.
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New York
UPI
Cutler-Hammer
Brunswick Balke
American Machine & Foundry
Bell & Howell
IBM
Texas Instruments
Vick
American Hore Products
Norwich Pharmacal
Violence Flares In Bronx Streets
In New York city heat 96 degrees as hydrants turned on by youths sparked street violence in Manhattan and the Bronx. A lighted gasoline bottle was thrown from a rooftop into a group on a front stoop injuring a 72 year old woman Louise Blaskewicz and others were treated for burns.
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New York
Manhattan
Bronx
Louise Blaskewicz
Woman recounts abduction attempt tied to watermelon field
Mrs. Schley described a man forcing her and another woman into a pickup after breakfast and driving to a watermelon patch to pick fruit while telling two men to ride in back. She notes she serves on the Hospital Planning Advisory Council and the Labor Review Board. her husband works as an engineer for the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
Death sentence for rapist delayed in Beaufort
In Beaufort South Carolina Pvt. Fred G. Davis a 19 year old white Marine convicted of raping a Negro woman had his mandatory death sentence postponed after his attorney filed for a new trial. Judge J Henry Johnson did not rule and court moved to select a jury for another rape trial of a Negro accused of assaulting a white woman.
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Beaufort
S.C
Fred G.davis
J. Henry Johnson
General Sessions Court
Mrs. Hat tie Lane dies at 81 with funeral in Marion
Mrs Hat tie B Lane 81 of Monroe dies after a long illness. Funeral services set for Marion Baptist Church Thursday at 10 a.m. under Kilpatrick's Funeral Home. Interment in Marion Cemetery. Survivors include son R R Lane Alexandria three daughters Shreveport Marion Monroe 14 grandchildren 19 great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. Body lies in Kilpatrick's until 9 a.m. Wednesday then at Mary Miller's Marion home before services.
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H. E. Lane
Marion
Hattie B. Lane
Monroe
Marion Baptist Church
Kilpatrick
H. E. Henderson
W. S. McCullen
Spencer Wren
R. R. Lane
Alexandria
A. E. Jones
Shreveport
Mary Miller
H. M. Monk
O. D. Graves
Max Crow
Thompson
Kilpatricks
Okinwan Air Force medic aids crash victims at school site
Twenty one Okinwans were aided by an Air Force medic and 1 corpsman who hurried to the wreck. Off duty servicemen joined in the search for the dead and injured as Brig. Gen. Dale Smith led rescue efforts. An emergency first aid station and a morgue were set up at an undamaged elementary school.
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Air Force
Burns
Dale Smith
313Th Air Division
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