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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1961

Page

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Congo demands five point ultimatum on U N Congo operation

The Congo government issues a five point ultimatum to Rajeshwar Dayal head of the U N Congo operation and threatens changes before U N forces may return to Matadi. It calls for Dayal recall, control of U N aircraft and river traffic, handover of bases, no more armed parades, and a retracting of statements about who fired first. The plan is presented amid the U N Sudanese garri son withdrawal from Matadi and a debate over future bases and air traffic.

Rajeshwar Dayal U.N Congo United Nations Leopoldville Dayal Matadi Banana Sean McKeown Albert Delvaux Jacques Massa

Ferment Continued From Page One

The article discusses how simple it is to make whisky with a primitive setup and common supplies, noting the hazards and legal risk from the Alcohol Tax Bureau. It warns ethyl alcohol is highly explosive and gives a method to age liquor quickly, while joking about a remote pot luck invitation.

Federal Alcohol Tax Bureau Globe

Brady Funeral Service Slated

Mrs Zelma Eudora Brady 63 died at home in West Monroe after a lengthy illness. Funeral at Bawcomville Apostolic Church at 10 a m Thursday with Rev W T Hemphill presiding. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery under Hixson Brothers Funeral Home directions. She is survived by husband Ben W Brady a son Herman H Brady two daughters Ethel Williams and Juanita Chambless one brother P L Wallace one half sister Mrs William Causey and thirteen grandchildren.

Zelma Eudora Brady Wheelis Street West Monroe Bawcomville Apostolic Church W. T. Hemphill Memorial Park Cemetery Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Ben W. Brady Herman H. Brady Monroe Ethel Williams Jacksonville Fla Juanita Chambless Memphis

ChitChat Meeting Hosts Plan Life Enrichment Session

Mrs. Joe McDowell hosts a Thursday 9 45 a m gathering at 2205 South Grand with Mrs. Natalie Varnado and Mrs. J M Hatch directing the program on How To Get The Most Out Of Life. A Frances Hotel luncheon tomorrow launches Salvation Army fund drive with about 60 volunteers in the women's division led by Mrs. Hattie Strauss.

Joe McDowell South Grand McDowell Natalie Varnado J. M. Hatch Rayville Frances Hotel Salvation Army Women’s Hattie Strauss

Forests & People features Sheriff Tilcott Cole in Louisiana

In the current issue of Forests & People published by the Louisiana Forestry Association, former Sheriff Tilcott Cole of Tensas Parish is highlighted. The Coleman story, penned by Sam Hanna, praises him as an ace Monroe News-Star-World reporter and longtime outdoorsman admirer.

Tilcott Coleman Tensas Parish Forests & People Louisiana Forestry Association Coleman Sam Hanna Monroe

Concert Pianist Byron Janis To Perform Here

Byron Janis internationally famous American concert pianist will perform in Monroe on Thursday under the Northeast State Concerts Association. The program begins at 8 15 p m in Neville High School Auditorium. He has toured the Soviet Union praised as one of the finest of his generation. A Pennsylvania native educated in New York City he now bases in London performing in the Americas Europe. Tickets available at the Neville High box office and the Northeast State College Division of Fine Arts dean's office.

Byron Janis Monroe Northeast State Concerts Association Neville High School Janis Soviet Union van Cliburn Pennsylvania New York City London North South America Europe Neville High Auditorium Dean Division of Fine Arts Northeast State College

Doctor Approves Lenten Fasting Says It Is Right

An Atlanta physician Dr Walter Bloom approves Lenten fasting, stating it a good idea whether Lent is observed. The report notes his endorsement from New Orleans.

New Orleans Atlanta Walter IL. Bloom

Patrick Henry returns to port after 68 days at sea

The submarine Patrick Henry docked at Dunoon Holy Loch with a crew of 140 aboard including 13 officers and 122 enlisted men. A British navy frogman overpowered a man aboard and the sub’s crew hailed the homecoming as morale remains high.

Otter Proteus Dunoon Holy Loch Ireland Free World Shear Patrick Henry

Ridgecrest Becomes Charter Town by State Action

Ridgecrest, located on Highway 15 between Vidalia and Ferriday, gains a state charter signed by Gov. Jimmie H. Davis. Sen. Howard M. Jones presented it to residents. Adcock and Booth developed the subdivision in 1955 and plan to donate eight acres for a park and 20 acres for an oxidation plant. C. C. Rabb Jr. named first mayor. aldermen listed. town marshal named.

Ridgecrest Highway 15 Vidalia Ferriday Chariter Jimmie H. Davis Howard M. Jones St. Joseph Adcock and Booth Jamar Adcock Monroe State Highway Department Gov. Davis C. C. Rabb Jr

Meriwether Defends Record Amid Senate Hiring Fight

Senate conservatives lined up to keep Meriwether's confirmation before the chamber as Morse pressed accusations about his past. Morse accused the nominee of possible police records and questioned associations with persons linked to the Ku Klux Klan while noting Meriwether's denial of anti Negro, anti Semitic or anti Catholic views.

Als Senate Banking Committee Meriwether Ku Klux Klan Patterson Morse Kennedy

Letters From the Front Describe Advances Toward Newport News

A Confederate soldier writes of gradual advance on Newport News with plans to engage the enemy if the 2d Louisiana Regiment remains. He doubts reports that Gov. Moore offered two regiments, notes half rations, and praises letters from home. He plans to write to Mother and to her.

Newports News Mother

Miss Taylor Awakens As Doctors Guard Her Bedside

The film star Miss Taylor regained some awareness under nine doctors while under hospital care in London. She whispered to her mother and to her husband Eddie Fisher asking for love and signaling recovery. Fisher, recently recovering from surgery, remained at her side as nurses conveyed messages.

Miss Taylor Sara Sothern Eddie Fisher Fisher London

Postpone Election in Concordia No New Date Set

VIDALIA Special Gov Jimmie H. Davis postponed the May 9 election to fill the late Marcus M Schuchs unexpired term. No date was announced. Parish residents had not re registered since Jan 1. Mrs Marcus Schuchs fired deputy W A Beard and hired Herman Gibson Sr as new deputy. The police jury will call an election on a parish hospital and a school bond issue is set for May 16.

Vidalia Concordia Parish Marcus M. Schuchs Jimmie H. Davis Marcus Schuchs W. A. Beard

Students To Do Research This Summer At LSU

Superior students will work with LSU scientists this summer through National Science Foundation grants in chemistry zoology entomology geology and astronomy. Grants total about 4 departments 6 590 in chemistry 4890 in zoology 5680 in geology 2495 in physics astronomy with 250 colleges receiving undergraduate grants to foster research interest and method.

LSU George C. Kent, Jr C. O. Durham, Jr Vincent N. Parker Raymond T. Grenchik National Science Foundation

Plans for Lincoln School in Lincoln Parish

Preliminary plans for a new Northwood Terrace Elementary School in Lincoln parish were presented by Howard Rivers of Rivers and Heller. The 30,000 square foot building would use cinder block construction and include 16 classrooms.

Ruston Northwood Terrace Lincoln Parish Howard Rivers Rivers and Heller Monroe

UNC recruitment Touts 6-7 Jim Hudock

Jim Hudock a 6-foot-7 forward is highly recommended to the University of North Carolina. His father played basketball years ago with Coach Frank McGuire boosting the prospect's profile for UNC.

Jim Hudock University of North Carolina Frank McGuire

Winds Cause Power Loss and Window Damage in Louisiana Parishes

A strong storm with gusts up to 38 miles per hour knocked down power lines in Bastrop and cut electricity in parts of the city. A plate glass window was shattered at a store. Federal Aviation Agency weather observers reported the winds across northeast Louisiana parishes including Union, Morehouse, West Carroll, East Carroll, Madison, Richland, Ouachita, Tensas, Franklin, and Caldwell. The Little Rock forecast center warned of possible isolated tornadoes within 50 miles of Monroe to Dyersburg between 6 p.m. and midnight.

Bastrop Federal Aviation Agency Selman Field Louisiana Union Morehouse West Carroll East Carroll Madison Richland Ouachita Tensas Franklin Caldwell Little Rock Ark Weather Bureau Monroe Dyersburg Tenn

West Monroyans Win Talent Show

West Monroe entrants swept the top prizes in the North Louisiana Annual Talent Show in Arcadia. The winning instrumental group included Dwight Ramsey Clyde Jourdan and Morris Eaves of West Monroe taking first prize. Second went to vocal soloist Pierce Ramsey also of West Monroe. Dwight Ramsey captured third with an electric guitar solo.

Arcadia West Monroe Louisiana Dwight Ramsey Clyde Jourdan Morris Eaves Pierce Ramsey

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