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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1968

Page

3

Police Stockpiling Weapons To Combat Summer Rioters

Across American cities police are stockpiling armored vehicles heli copters high powered rifles and training squads of sharp shooters as they prepare for potential summer riots. The report details Los Angeles Detroit Monroe County Oakland County Tampa Chicago and Michigan plans plus policy talks and civilian volunteer ideas.

Peter Pitchels Los Angeles County California Associated Press Washington America Watts Newark Detroit Los Angeles Daryl Gates Thomas Reddin Sheriff's Office Monroe County Oakland County S. Jerome Bronson James G. Littleton Tampa Fla Michigan George Romney Romney Chicago James B. Conlisk Cook County Joseph I. Woods Woods

Nixon Stresses Johnson Rival in New Hampshire

Nixon portrays the New Hampshire primary as a Johnson versus Nixon contest after Romney withdraws. He frames the race as a national verdict, citing registration data and urging a large GOP vote while signaling possible write-in support for Rockefeller. He plans further campaigning in Wisconsin to test Rockefeller's entry.

Lebanon N.H George Romney New Hampshire Richard M. Nixon Johnson Nixon Lyndon Johnson Texas Romney United States Hanover Dartmouth College Len Eugene) McCarthy Nelson) Rockefeller Rockefeller New York Wisconsin

Georgians Seek Army Apology From Army Chief of Staff

The Phi Kappa literary society at the University of Georgia in Athens adopts a unanimous resolution demanding an official apology from the Army chief of staff for federal troops occupying their building during the Civil War. The group also seeks $100 plus interest to cover rents and damages, a stance reached after reviewing old records.

Athens, Ga Phi Kappa Literary Society University of Georgia Army Chief of Staff Army

Kelly clarifies dog ordinance misconceptions in Monroe

Monroe Police Chief James C. Kelly Jr issued a statement to address misunderstandings about the dog registration drive. He noted dogs must be vaccinated within four months before registration and urged residents to vaccinate around January for April 1 deadline compliance. After April 1, untagged dogs will be taken to the city pound. registrations are accepted Monday through Saturday 8 am to 5 pm with a $2 fee.

Monroe James C. Kelly Jr Kelly

Leap Day Twins Beat Odds With Leap Day Births

In Grand Junction Ohio two brothers Robert Traylor aged 16 and John aged 8 marked their first birthday together in four years. Both were born on February 29, Leap Day, with mathematicians noting the odds of two brothers sharing that date at 2,134,521 to 1.

Grand Junction, Ohio UPI Robert Traylor John

Cards Problem To Postmistress

CONNOR Mont. AP The post office serving about 200 people received two million five cent postcards instead of 2,000. Postmistress Kathryn Robbins ordered the small shipment for the office but the 200 box load weighing over five tons arrived, leaving her to decide whether to return them or store them.

Kathryn Robbins

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