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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1968

Page

8

Testimony continues today in Shaw venue appeal case

In New Orleans a court hearings' session carries on as newspaper and TV executives and reporters testify on Shaw’s bid to move his Kennedy murder conspiracy trial at least 100 miles from New Orleans. Defense accuses Dist. Atty. Garrison of trying to poison public mind and seeks evidence of undue publicity.

New Orleans Clay Shaw John F. Kennedy Shaw Jim Garrison Garrison Becauss F. Irvin Dymond Criminal Dist Edward Haggerty Haggerty Dymond Life Magazine James Alcock California Edgar Eugene Bradley Alcock

Police Prepping for Riots Across American Cities

An Associated Press survey shows U S police stockpiling armored vehicles heli helicopters high powered rifles and recruiting civilian reserves. Cities from Los Angeles Detroit and Chicago to Tampa and Washington are expanding riot control plans training anti riot units and preparing contingencies for possible summer disturbances.

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

Grand Jury Sets Report on Angola Probe Thursday

West Feliciana Parish Grand Jury will report Thursday on a one day inquiry into alleged criminal activity at the Louisiana state penitentiary. Testimony was heard from David Wade head of the Department of Institutions Neil Lamont director of treatment and a Baton Rouge editor regarding reports of an inmate sodomy ring moonshine operation and narcotics traffic. Assistant DA Jackson called the probe routine and said he did not believe the reports.

Angola, la UPI West Feliciana Parish Louisiana State Penitentiary David Wade Department of Institutions Neil Lamont Baton Rouge Fred C. Jackson Jackson

Whites Urged To Show Appreciation

Baton Rouge Governor John McKeithen urged whites to actively show appreciation for African Americans in Louisiana indicating it would set an example for others. He warned of massive force at the first sign of trouble and supported disabled demonstrations while pushing for urban renewal and stadium funding. He also said rural legislators should not block renewal and endorsed placing African Americans on commissions and boards. The dome stadium near New Orleans was praised as a major Southern achievement.

Fense New Orleans Shaw Garrison Kennedy Warren National Observer Haggerty Dymond Baton Rouge John McKellen Louisiana McKeithen National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Grambling College Louisiana Tech Ruston Rap Brown Brown Student Non - Violent Coordinating Committee Shreveport Lake Charles

Court Clock Stolen in Laramie Incident

AP report from Laramie Wyoming states a wall clock was stolen from the wall of Laramie City Court, located one door from the city police desk, indicating a simple theft at a government building.

Laramie Wyo Laramie City Court

Annual Award By State Group Established

Louisianians will see an annual award for outstanding forest related contributions created by the Louisiana Forestry Association Executive Committee. William P. Fuller of Oakdale chairs the awards panel with broad criteria covering foresters researchers and wood industry workers. The meeting in Alexandria announced a forthcoming policy on watershed projects and support for the McIntire-Stennis program, with Hodges Gardens hosting the annual gathering September 11 12 under the theme Trees If You Please.

Alexandria Louisiana Forestry Association William P. Fuller Oakdale LFA William H. Matthews Hodges Gardens Harry V. Balcom Shreveport

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