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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1967

Page

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Court Actions Set Today In Orleans Probe

In New Orleans and Omaha courtrooms today, Judge Ward Hager ts will hear motions to dismiss Garrison era warrant for Gordon Novel as a material witness. Sandra Moffett known as Mies Maines waives extradition questions. Cheering crowds and named figures tied to the Kennedy assassination probe are referenced with multiple arrests and testimony details.

Orleans Steve Plotkin Omaha Lathe Mee Vie Maines New Orleans Sandra Moffett Ging Garrison Louisiana Vpra Sam Omaha New Orleans Parish Lowton Poo Martens Ferner Roan Meteo David Wo Herrie Lee Flarces Oswald Cher L. Shaw Shea Warren Camilltiss Pan Dolson Piottine Ferres Ame Kusso Sandra Allotfett Pont Chevrei J Mies McMaines Ferdie Tarald Afe- Maines

Ark. Teens Kidnap and Attack Engineer on Misadventure

Maurice F. Cooper, 52, an Alcoa engineer from Little Rock, was kidnapped by five youths in Arkansas and Louisiana. The assailants, four identified youths and one unnamed, fled across state lines to West Monroe where Cooper was found after cries for help. Police arrested the four at a service station. the FBI will handle federal kidnapping charges.

Paul Lyon Arkansas Louisiana Little Rock West Monroe Marin Ray Cantrell Joseph Leon Griffith Mary Jane Griffith Kathy Lee Hamm Benton Ouachita Parish Bailey Grant Grant Maurice F. Cooper Alcoa Aluminum Company Cooper el Dorado Junction City Ruston Jonesboro Road Vallersos Terrace Jonesboro Rd Bancroft Drive O RO Vallery Jonesboro Monroe Sherff Department State Police Sherif Grant Federal Bureau of Investigation

U S Forces Repel Congo Attack Amid Skirmish Headlines

A chaotic dispatch describes U S forces fending off a Congolese assault as units respond to air and ground threats. References to field actions, command figures, and improvised defenses hint at ongoing clashes and tactical adjustments during the confrontation.

South Viet Says Hanoi Win Hopes in Washington

South Vietnam's chief of state Thieu told aboard the Enterprise that new hope to win the war rests in Washington as medals were awarded to American airmen sailors and Marines. He warned the Communists misunderstand democracy and urged service members to explain the cause to Americans during a five hour visit with Gen Westmoreland and other leaders aboard the carrier. He and U.S. officers emphasized bombing pressure on North Vietnam to raise the cost of aggression.

ATP Sea Gats South Vietnam Todas Cattier United States Thieu 7Th Fleet Service North Vietnam William ©. Westmoreland U.S

Twin Cities Chit Chat Veiled Prop Details

An archival snippet mentions places and people in a local chatter item. It references a September date and names tied to the Tot neighborhood, noting discussion of events and plans amid historic city life. The fragmentary text preserves a sense of local timing and social focus without full context.

Union Strike Hits Networks Across Programs This Week

The report describes a widespread union strike disrupting NBC and NBC affiliated programs in major markets. It notes personnel occupying control rooms and feed disruptions affecting live coverage across New York Chicago and other centers, with producers and technicians replacing regular broadcasts.

Florida Votes Produce GOP Lean In Governor Race and Legislature

Republicans gain strong leverage in Florida with 20 Senate seats and 40 House seats after a court ordered one man one vote reapportionment. Voters elected Florida’s first Republican governor in 94 years, Claude Kirk, amid a historic party shift in the South. The two thirds vote required to override a veto, and the Johnson administration era backdrop, frame a pivotal political moment.

Ben Funk Mamie Fin Apa Florida Sirona Stremeth GOP Senate Claude Kirk Kirk Kirk Wass Johnson

Louisiana Gains Four Republican House Members

In a close Baton Rouge Parish race on Tuesday Republican Gaudin defeated Democrat Cheek for the 4th seat, filling the vacancy from Luther Cole. Other GOP reps include Miller of Lafayette Hudson and Taylor Olrean, all awaiting the full results and parish favors.

Baton Rodak Baa Aap Lowisiana House of Luther Cole Roderick Miller Lafayette Morley” Hudson Taylor O'Ilearn Caddo Parish Traudin

Clear And Warm Weather Forecast For Twin Cities

The Twin Cities will have pleasant conditions with clear skies and warm temperatures today through Thursday. Winds will be light and variable, with highs expected between 80 and 88 degrees and tonight's lows from 58 to 60. In Monroe, Tuesday reached 84 degrees and 56 was the early low.

Twin Cities Monroe

Five Sulphur Fires Burn Across City. Seven Blaze Span Area

Early fires struck Sulphur Louisiana causing extensive damage as seven fires raged in five hours. The worst was at Mullers Department Store and a Southern Pacific warehouse where several buildings burned. No arrests or motives yet. gasoline and gasoline-soaked materials found at scenes.

Plames Louisiana Aber Casa Mullers Department Southern Pacific Freght Race Agoa Insurance Company Paka Sahk

States Challenge Federal Controls in Labor Law Case

Twenty six states argued today that federal amendments to the Labor Standards Act threaten to end state authority and risk federal control of police departments. They contend federal power over commerce overlaps with states rights as the 1966 amendments expand coverage to include more workers and political subdivisions.

Ponespeaborts Capa Ates Marsland Francis B. Bureh Maryland Texas Public Health Department Congress Afeocto Jemime Amarviend

Ouachita Valley Association Holds Annual Meeting

The Ouachita River Valley Association convened at the Frances Hotel with Gen. Robert G. MacDonnell addressing the final luncheon. Delegates heard about water resources projects and state progress reports as the meeting wrapped in Afton.

Ouachita Valley Association Ouachita River Valley Association Frances Hotel Robert G. MacDonnell Mississippi River Commission Mississippi Department of the Arms Corps of Engineers Woul Wessden

Martin Renamed Board Chairman

President Johnson redesignated William McChesney Martin Jr as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board. The White House announced the action ending speculation about Martin’s tenure. Martin’s views have at times differed from the President, especially on interest rates.

Washington

Johnson orders CIA subsidies cut to private groups

President Johnson ordered the CIA to halt all subsidies to private educational, philanthropic, and cultural organizations. He also announced a special committee with private citizens to study open government aid channels for these groups.

Washington Cap Johnson Central Intelligence

Chuckle Definition of a Psychologist

A humorous quip defines a psychologist as a man who watches everyone else when a beautiful girl enters the room. The line plays on social dynamics and framing of psychology in lighthearted form.

Search Continues For Kidnapped Girl In Chicago Hunt Expands

More than 100 police and 30 FBI agents search Chicago neighborhoods for Carrie Stephens a one year old missing daughter of Daniel and Alice Stephens. A man offering a dog search reward lured her away as children played outside. Police artists released a sketch of the suspect and thousands of flyers.

Chicagoaps FBE Sears Loehel Ows Carrie Stephens Daniel Stephens Alice Carrie Stephens Uptown Carre

Mejia Sighted Near Paradis Sparks Bayou Gauche Hunt

St Charles Parish Sheriff reports a sighting of Roy Mejia, a fugitive wanted for killing a family of four. The report triggered a manhunt in the Bayou Gauche area near Paradis as authorities verify the lead.

Baton Rouge Cap St Charles Parish John St. Amant Roy Mejia Bayou Gauche Paradis

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