Rusk Apology Over Cambodian Border Raid
Secretary of State Dean Rusk voiced profound regret for last week's Vietnam backed attack on Chantrea border village in Cambodia. The note to Foreign Secretary Huot Sambath said Americans were present but did not fire, and blamed a map error for the incident which killed 17 and wounded 13, delaying border talks.
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Cambodia
Dean Tusk
U.S
United States
South Viet Nam
Rusk
Huot Sambath
Chantrea
Trial Set Today In New Iberia Haircut Squabble
George Mouton faced a simple battery charge in New Iberia over a clash with John McGraw principal of New Iberia High School about a school policy requiring “normal” haircuts. Supt Doak Wimberly defended the rule as educational, while Mouton argued officials overreached. parents pledged support with funds raised for his defense.
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New Iberia, la
George Mouton
John McGraw
New Iberia High School
Mouton
Iberia Parish
Supt. of Schools
F. (Doak) Wimberly
Seamen Rescued After Fire On Blazing Freighter Beth
Twenty seamen abandon the burning 2,300 ton Beth off the Dominican Republic coast and are rescued by the World Jonquil. Survivors, including master George Markakis and chief engineer Alexander Markakis, are in good condition and to be taken to San Juan by Coast Guard cutter Aurora. The Panamanian flagged ship was en route from Port Arthur Texas to Martinique when the fire began at 2 am.
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Caribbean
Beth
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Aurora
George Markakis
Alexander Markakis
Andreas Markakis
New York
Dominican Republic
Port Arthur
Tex
Martinique
Navy
Cadet Gilchrist Advanced to Cadet Airman Second Class
Cadet David A. Gilchrist of the 305 Air Force ROTC Cadet Wing at Louisiana Tech Ruston has been advanced to Cadet Airman Second Class. He is the son of Mr and Mrs A D Gilchrist of 860 Jamar Monroe and is a sophomore majoring in accounting.
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Air Force
Louisiana Tech
Ruston
Gilchrist
A. D. Gilchrist
Jamar
Monroe
Monroe Chamber of Commerce Meets To Study Budget
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce executive committee was slated to meet at 3 p.m. today in the Virginia Hotel board room to study the budget.
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Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Virginia Hotel
Warm Up Forecast For Ark La Miss This Week
A Colorado storm center will draw warm air into the Ark La Miss region, bringing seasonable temperatures with highs of 66 to 70 today and 70 to 75 Tuesday. Scattered showers are likely in the Louisiana Delta tonight as moisture increases, with overnight lows around 48 to 52. Sunday high was 60 with a 40 overnight low.
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Ark-La-Miss
Colorado
Louisiana Delta
Supreme Court to Review Turner Murder Trial in Louisiana
The Supreme Court agreed to review the death sentence case of Wayne Turner convicted in Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana for murder during an attempted service station robbery. The Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed on April 29 1953.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Wayne Turner
Louisiana
Turner
21St Judicial District Court
Tangipahoa Parish
Johnson Urges UAW Back To Fight Poverty War
President Johnson appealed to the United Auto Workers in Atlantic City to back his home front effort against poverty describing it as a warm hearted war for the welfare of Americans. He asked for heart voice and vote and urged peaceful settlement of contract talks without price or wage fixes.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Johnson
United Auto Workers Union
Union
UAW
Castro Wins Major Victory In Supreme Court Ruling
Washington AP Fidel Castro secured an 8-1 Supreme Court decision ruling U S courts cannot rule on legality of his expropriation of property in Cuba owned by Americans. The case seeks 175 250 in sugar sale proceeds and may set a precedent for similar civil disputes under New York law and breach of contract questions.
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Fidel Castro
U.S. Supreme Court
High Court
U.S
Cuba
John M. Harlan
Byron R. White
United States
Supreme Court
U.S. District Court
New York
McKeithen study on merging state boards for savings
Gary McKeithen disclosed that the Public Affairs Research Council is studying consolidating state boards to save money. Rep. Robert Munson aides the effort. a memo on findings will be presented. McKeithen plans ethics measures, a central employee listing, idle funds investment, and potential tax relief for industry to remain competitive with Texas, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
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John J. McKeithen
Public Affairs Research Council
McKkeithen
Columbia
Robert Munson
Cheneyville
Council For A Better
Louisiana
Louisiana Bankers Association
McKeithen
Texas
Mississippi
Arkansas
Misery in Rockies Marshalls Snow and Mud
A western spring storm drenched the Rocky Mountain region with rain and snow, hindering motorists and threatening livestock. Salt Lake City saw heavy moisture, while Provo and Billings recorded notable snowfall. Los Angeles area faced mudslides and city crews battled damaged garages and vehicles. Dust storms plagued New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle.
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Rocky Mountain States
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Billings
Mont
Wyoming
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Dakotas
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Glendale
Burbank
New Mexico
Texas Panhandle
Beckwith Second Medgar Evers Slaying Trial Set
Circuit Judge Leon Hendrick set April 6 for the second trial of Byron De La Beckwith, accused of killing civil rights leader Medgar Evers in Jackson Mississippi.
Air Force jet crashes near Claiborne Range
An Air Force F 100D Super Sabre from England AFB crashed near the Claiborne Gunnery Range outside Alexandria Louisiana. The pilot, Maj. Edward G. Anderson, bailed out and was reported stranded in a tree.
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UPI
England Air Force Base
Claiborne
Edward G. Anderson
Arrests in Jacksonville unrest target downtown campaign office
Police said about 80 Black individuals were arrested in Jacksonville as racial unrest swept the downtown area. Some were juveniles. Three crude fire bombs were hurled at a campaign office of Mayor Haydon Burns, a gubernatorial candidate, who asserted civil rights do not permit breaking into business premises to demonstrate.
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Fla
Haydon Burns
Negares
Khanh Sees Gains Against Communists In Viet Nam
South Viet Nam premier Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh told AP he expects to reclaim key Communist held areas by year end. He outlined political military reforms, civilian admin training for young officers, and warned there is no easy solution to bombing villages where civilians are harmed.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Khanh
Associated Press
Khanh
Louisiana Cannot Tax Barksdale Lines Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Louisiana cannot tax fuel pipe lines on the Barksdale Air Force Base. The decision rejected state efforts claiming waived exclusive jurisdiction, noting federal authority over property within areas of exclusive jurisdiction and citing the 1930 base acquisition with Louisiana consent.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Louisiana
Barksdale Air Force Base
Hugo Black
Humble Pipe Line Co
Natural Gas and Oil Corp
Mississippi River Fuel Corp
United States
Justice Department
Onion color study sparks claim of unique hues
Science World reports that highly sensitive chemical instruments show each onion color is distinct. No two onions share an exact color, scientists say, highlighting subtle variations across onion varieties.
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Science World
Foreman quits Jack Ruby case over family authority
Houston lawyer Percy Foreman resigned as Jack Ruby's chief attorney citing divided authority within Ruby's family, fee disputes, and pressure from relatives. He said he will not represent multiple family members and criticized the system of shared control. Ruby was in jail on his 53rd birthday as the case moved toward appeal.
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UPI
Percy Foreman
Houston
Jack Ruby
Ruby
Melvin Belli
Lee Harvey Oswald
Eva L. Grant
Stanley Kaufman
Foreman
Earl
Sam
Aileen Kaminsky
Chicago
Grant
Belli
City races expand as 5 p.m. Thursday deadline nears
Finance Commissioner H. W. McSherry won re election today with Marion Lewis and other candidates entering the race for city offices. William S. Jackson joined the finance contest while Mayor Jack Howard and ex police chief M. L. Peters remain in, and a slate for the school board includes A White J H Seagin Jr W S Gannaway and Frank. Democratic executive committee qualifiers include Miller Anzalone Johnson Bernhardt. Street Commissioner Rodriguez plans to run though not yet qualified.
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Monroe
McSherry
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Spec
William S. Jackson
W. L
Jack) Howard
M. L. Peters
Lewis
A. White
J. H. Seagin Jr
W. S. Gannaway
Frank
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