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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1961

Page

3

Survivor Found After Pacific Raft Tragedy Near San Diego

Two men are dead and a 14 year old boy named Terry McClellan is found alive on a raft 90 miles southwest of San Diego. The raft carried the deceased Bradfor d and an “Al” with the survivor in shock from exposure and dehydration. A Ruth Marie fishing boat from Everett radioed the Coast Guard. a Navy task force and destroyer moved to assist.

San Diego Calif Pacific Ocean Here Coast Guard Terry McClallan Wuntine Bradford 11Th Naval District Cmdr Richard Ragan Ragan

Cad e Case Theater of Religion and Law in Deseret County

In a Louisiana court, Judge Heard critiques defense wording on the Cade indictment and rejects religious liberty defenses. He cites Supreme Court rulings on polygamy and warns against violence under religious guise. The Negro defendant's attorney notes secession history while stressing legality. the flag desecration case is ruled on as possession of a copy equals contempt.

Gia Florida Texas Cade Louisiana Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court Monroe Flint Michigan Heard

River Flood Levels Rise Prompt 24 Hour Stage Update

A 24 hour river stage update shows rising flood levels along River Street prompting warnings and monitoring by local authorities. Residents are urged to prepare for potential higher water and possible evacuation notices if conditions worsen.

Martial Law Declared in Turkey After Plot Reported

ISTANBUL UP I reports the government imposed martial law nationwide after uncovering a plot to topple Gen. Gursel's regime during the September elections. A counter revolutionary plan aimed to stage a bloody move during a constitutional referendum. Ahmet Ciftei, detained Monday, carried leaflets urging Turks to violence to protect Adnan Menderes and other officials on trial for constitutional violations.

Istanbul UPI Turkey Gursel Ahmet Ciftei Adnan Menderes Menderes Celal Bayar Cursel

Ads Cancelled Over Holidays Magazine Editorial

The Harrison County Advertising Commission in Gulfport Mississippi canceled over 5000 dollars in ads with Holiday Magazine due to July issue articles aimed at deterring tourists from the South. Mississippi Agricultural and Industrial Board also considered canceling a 20000 dollar budget over a July editorial attacking Civil War Centennial programs.

Gulfport, Miss Harrison County Advertising Commission Boyce Nunnally South Jackson Mississippi Agricultural and Industrial Board

Soviet Jet Bomber Bounder May Surpass U.S. Long Range Force

Washington reports the Soviet Union unveiled a giant four jet delta wing bomber in Moscow during air show practice flights. Officials say the Bounder could be longer and potentially more powerful than any U.S. long range nuclear bomber, with development said to be years underway.

Washington Soviet Union U.S Moscow Berlin

KMLB Marks 31st Anniversary With River Boat Party

Monroe radio station KMLB celebrates 31 years on air since July 1 1930. Co owner Jimmy Plaisance says the weekend salute will feature music from sign on to sign off and a boat party on the Ouachita River.

KMLB Monroe Louisiana Jimmy Plaisance Plaisance J. C. Liner Leon Walton Atlanta, Ga Lawrence Gibbs O. L. Morgan Ouachita River

UK Cabinet Meets as Kuwait Crisis Rumors Spread

The Foreign Office declined to comment on press reports citing a U S State Department official who warned a weekend Iraqi attempt to seize Kuwait by force was possible. Cairo papers bantered claims of Jordanian and Saudi troops involvement and reported Iraqi forces fired on Iranian ships delivering food to Kuwait.

Millan Foreign Office U. S. State Department Washington Kuwait U. S Cairo Press Today Persian Gulf

Five Juveniles Questioned After Burglary at King Lumber

Five Negro juveniles aged 9 to 11 were apprehended at the King Lumber Company on Grammont Street after the building was burglarized several times this month. The owner and another person detained them until juvenile authorities took custody.

King Lumber Company Grammont Street

Congress considers a flag for all members of the House

UPI report notes a proposed House flag featuring red white and blue symbolism. Rep. H R Gross opposed it while Rep. John F. Shelley argued a flag could deter naval shelling. The measure failed 270 to 108 with many members unwilling to vote.

H. R. Gross Iowa House of Representatives Gross John F. Shelley D-Calif Barbara Fritchie Potomac Shelley U.S. Navy Appropriations Committee Congressional

Tentative NMU Contract Details Shift in Pay and Benefits

Walkout avoidance set at 60 days for officers and seamen will gain food lodging and transport allowances to match officers. Operators raise pension funds by 50 cents per man per day plus 1 for all officer personnel. Work rules to go to union management committee with binding arbitration for unresolved demands. Cole cites unknown total cost and potential impact on government subsidies. Announcement follows public hearings by the fact finding board.

NMU Cole

Davis committee backs study of waste in state government

Lebreton says Governor Davis supports the committee while some members considered resigning. The panel will propose legislation with or without Davis backing, and will meet in Baton Rouge next Friday with Commerce and Industry officials to review sagging state industrial payrolls.

Lebreton Davis Baton Rouge Department of Commerce and Industry

Chit chat proposed as ideal attraction for hillbilly record

A light sentence suggests chit chat would be an ideal attraction for a hillbilly record. The remark frames humor around rural entertainment tastes and audience appeal.

Grandchild for Street Commissioner Rodriguez

Street Commissioner W D H Rodriguez is a proud man in City Hall. Georgia Nell Rodriguez, a baby girl, was born Wednesday in Long Beach California, the daughter of Lt and Mrs William P Rodriguez. Mrs Rodriguez was in Long Beach when her grandchild was born.

W. D. H. Rodriguez City Hall Georgia Nell Rodriguez Long Beach Calif William P. Rodriguez

Soviet pilot Decries Western Space Flights as Publicity

Soviet test pilot Lt Col Vladimir Ilyushin said Western space flights are publicity stunts. He stated in Krasnaya Zvezda that Soviet flyers aim to master aviation techniques and serve humanity, not for sport or show.

Moscow UPS Vladimir Ilyushin Krasnaya Zvezda

LMA board backs drive to organize southern conference

Howard and W D H Rodriguez appeared before the LMA board and Monroe proposal was adopted. Mayor Carter of Bastrop moved to record in favor of organizing the conference with Baton Rouge as a potential host. The steering committee will finalize details as support from mayors and congressmen in 11 southern states grows.

Capitol House Howard W. D. H. Rodriguez LMA Monroe A. P. (Fats) Carter Bastrop Christian Baton Rouge Fant Kennedy

Ouachita River Holds Open Navigation For 1961

The Ouachita River shows high water days in 1961 surpassing 1960, enabling open navigation without locks. Barges may load to capacity under pool conditions, with monthly tonnage easing later this year as channel depths stay near 62 feet. Thatcher notes favorable Congressional hearings and a $250,000 9-foot channel project likely to finish by 1967, accelerated by increased river traffic.

Ouachita River Thatcher Congressional Appropriations Committee Washington Congress

Relish Tray Ideas for Lunch Guests in Small Dishes

A lunch plan suggests serving a restaurant style relish tray for nine supper guests. Fill small compartments with creamy cottage cheese, spiced fruit, marinated vegetables, green and ripe olives, and salted nuts for a varied, easy palate.

Kennedys To Have Cape Cod Holiday

President Kennedy plans a Fourth of July weekend at Hyannis Port Cape Cod with wife and children using helicopters and a 707 jet to reach the family home He will depart the White House for Andrews Air Force Base then Otis Air Force Base and fly back Wednesday He will sign the Social Security bill and perhaps the housing bill discuss foreign aid at lunch and attend Gen LeMay’s swearing in Mrs Kennedy will stay until July 11 for Ayub Khan's visit leaving the children at Hyannis Port for much of the summer.

Washington UPI Kennedy White House Andrews Air Force Base Otis Air Force Base Falmouth Mass Kennedy Home Nantucket Sound Hyannis Port Air Force Curtis LeMay Cape Cod Pakistan Mohammed Ayub Kahn

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