Tax Equalization Hot South Issue
Louisiana and several Southern states wrestle with property tax equalization as courts push reforms. The AP survey notes Arkansas and Georgia moving ahead, Florida and Tennessee facing court actions, while Mississippi and Texas show less demand.
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Arkansas
Georgia
Texas
Mississippi
Kentucky
Spear
Tennessee
Soldier Killed In Viet Nam
The Defense Department reports Army Pvt. John Williams of Choudrant Louisiana has been killed in combat in Viet Nam. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams of Choudrant.
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Defense Department
John Williams
Choudrant
Viet Nam
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Jim Wilhaims
West Monroe clerk hosted early birthday surprise
Beulah Farlow, a West Monroe policewoman and secretary, handles pay fines envelopes. One day she opened a note from a minister with thanks and a surprising office party for coworker Sue Telano. The Dry Clerk's Office treated Sue to coffee cake and a two piece dress early to mark her birthday.
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Beulah Farlow
West Monroe
Sue Telano
Sue
Baton Rouge Police Killers Shootout Ends in Suspect Death
Police say David Selders, the suspected killer of a Baton Rouge traffic lieutenant Bannister, was killed after a lengthy gun battle with officers. The pursuit involved state police, deputies, and a large search in wooded areas. Lee officers sustained non fatal injuries as the man fired from a pistol and disrupted a major Airline Highway corridor.
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Ated
Leutenant
David Jo Keyser
David Selders
Gene Waddell
Keyser
Selders
Bannuster
Fran Selders
Bannister Keyser
Bannister
Votce
Ahospital
Terronals
Chuckle Caption Echoes Elevator Anecdote
A humorous remark notes that some individuals reach the top simply by remaining in the rear of the elevator. The line plays on persistence and chance in ascent.
Bombing of Hanoi Red China Rail Link Escalates
SATGON Viet Nam reports resumed air strikes against rail lines from Hanoi to Red China with U S Marines engaging Viet Cong near Quang Ngai as operations widen north of the frontier. Air missions pound bridges trains and tracks along the Red River line, with several rail targets hit and trains damaged.
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China
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Red River
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Ching
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Hanes Nar
Red River Line
Red China One Flight
Clear Skies Expected With Cooler Temperatures This Weekend
Clear skies prevail today with slightly colder air moving in tonight and into Saturday. Forecast highs range from 32 to 56 degrees with overnight lows between 46 and 52 degrees. The Twin Cities report a Thursday high of 77 and a 56 degree low this morning.
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Twin Cities
Severe Weather Warning for Louisiana and Mississippi Parishes
The U S Weather Bureau issued a severe thunderstorm warning for extreme southeast Louisiana and parts of Mississippi. The bulletin warned of a few severe storms with large hail and damaging winds. Alert covered New Orleans and St Bernard Plaquemines Washington and St Tammany Parishes.
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U .S. Weather Bureau
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Mississipp
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St. Bernard
Plaquemines
Washington
St. Tammany Parishes
Over 60 Die In Crash Of Canadian Jet
A Canadian Pacific Airlines DC8 with about 70 aboard crashed on approach to Tokyo. Initial reports say six or seven survivors, with 20 bodies recovered and 44 believed trapped in wreckage. One hospital casualty died. numbers vary by source. The plane carried 62 passengers and nine crew, with Hong Kong listing 64 passengers and 10 crew. Wreckage spread over 1,000 yards and rescue teams faced difficult access to the fuselage.
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Canadian Pacific Airlines
Japan
Vancouver
Hong Kong
Canadian Pacific
Pilot Killed as U S Air Force Jet Crashes in Turkey
A U S Air Force F108 jet crashed near Erzincan about 330 miles northeast of Adana during a training flight. The pilot was killed according to the U S Information Agency. The aircraft belonged to Detachment 1635 a Tactical Air Command rotational unit at Inemlik Parkes.
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Turkey
U.S. Air Force
Erzincan
U.S. Information Agency
Tactical Air Command
Inemlik
Parkes
Mississippi capital battered by deadly tornado
Survivors recount the destruction in Jackson as a violent tornado struck the city. A grocery store at Candlestick Park was flattened and vehicles were found strewn in nearby yards. Witnesses described sounds like jets or freight trains, with wreckage and a missing trace of homes and trailers. Deputy Fasano warned of more fatalities as search efforts continued.
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Jackson
Alabama
Air Force Reserve
Mobile Red Cross
Mobile
Ala
Candlestick Park
Highway Patrol
Hinds County
W.W. Ravan
Tackson
Auss
Mississippis
Larry Swales
Grocers
Howard Polk
Polk
Woodville Heights Baptist Church
Mike Callahen
University of Southern Mississippi
L. M
Luke
Jim Ward
Bob Fasano
Former Crossett Mayor Lawson Dies At Age 81
J. E. Lawson 81 longtime Crossett mayor and early civic leader died after a lung illness at Crossett Health Center. He served two terms guiding traffic and malaria laws and saw the first traffic lights and city park. Survivors include Eleanor Varick Lawson widow and three daughters. Funeral services under Jones Funeral Home.
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Ark
J. E. Lawson
Crossett Health Center
Ashley County
Lawson
Hamb
Crossett Lumber Company
Crossett Masonic Lodge
Eleanor Varick Lawson
Jimmie Campbell
Mary McKiminey
Dorothy Barnes
Chattanooga
Tenn
Willie Lawson
Tattle Rock
Gladys Row
Hamburg
Jones Funeral Home
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