Voting Bill Contested By Peters And Persuading Plea
In a detailed testimony former judge and district attorney Perez argues the proposed federal voting bill aims to curb discriminatory practices by removing literacy tests and replacing local registrars with federal ones. He cites the need for oversight by federal registrars under the attorney general and raises constitutional concerns about state authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peres
Plaquemines Parish Commission
District of Columbia
Deputy Envoy and Viet Premier Denounce Act
A Vietnamese premier and deputy envoy denounce a violent act, praising embassy staff and US military help after a blast. Johnson’s office was damaged but he remained unharmed aside from facial cuts. The leaders commend Vietnamese authorities for swift action and the courage of embassy personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Military Assistance Command
Johnson
Embassy blast kills and injures many in Saigon
In Saigon a car bomb shattered the U.S. Embassy, killing at least several and injuring many including Americans and foreigners. A French businessman and Japanese residents were among the wounded as debris and flames rose over the street. A terrorist, one of two who attacked, died, while the other was shot by a policeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Service
Clark Air Base
Philippines
Saigon
Tarret Street
U.S
Viet Nam
Johnson
Maxwell Taylor
Washington
Yameogo
Upper Volta
Mrs McLean Dies in Monroe After Brief Illness
Mrs S W McLean of 4006 Spurgeon Dr Monroe died this morning in a local hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services are set for 10 a m Wednesday at Mulhearn chapel with Rev Hugh Bradshaw officiating. Burial follows at 4 p m in Graceland cemetery Pine Bluff Ark. She was longtime Monroe city secretary treasurer staffer and a real estate saleswoman. Survived by her husband. Pallbearers named W C Forde C R Russell Vernon E Maxwell Leon Sutton Floyd Adams Richard Pierce.
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S. W. McLean
Spurgeon Dr
Monroe
Mulhearn Chapel
Hugh Bradshaw
Graceland Cemetery
Pine Bluff
Ark
McLean
Troy and Nichols Real Estate Agency
St. Joseph Bowmar Society
CAR
Colonial Dames
Covenant Presbyterian Church
W. C. Forde
C. R. Russell
Vernon E. Maxwell
Leon Sutton
Floyd Adams
Richard Pierce
Willis Group Votes Probe Of Klansmen
A congressional committee considers moral and legal grounds for an inquiry into Ku Klux Klan activities. The staff study notes murders and violence by Klan members, while federal officials warn of organized terrorism. Georgia Klansman Calvin F. Craig says a meeting with President Johnson is requested but he will not meet with a Justice official, blaming bias in the civil rights division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Ga
Johnson
Nicholas Katzenbach
Calvin F. Craig
Georgia
Grand Dragon
United Klans
John Barrett
Civil Rights Division
Department of Justice
Craig
White House
Twin City Chit Chat Correro home on sick leave
Lawrence Layne Correro son of Mr and Mrs Anthony J Correro Jr. 2708 Gordon Ave is home on a sick leave after two years in Japan. His next assignment will station him in Orlando Florida. Friends of Mrs Martece Hibbits Pinewood Drive West Monroe are glad she is convalescing at home after recent Glenwood Hospital surgery. She would welcome visitors.
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Lawrence Layne Correro
Anthony J. Correro Jr
Gordon Ave
Japan
Orlando
Fla
Martece Hibbets
Pinewood Drive
West Monroe
Glenwood Hospital
Wallace Meets Civil Rights Leaders In Montgomery
Civil rights leaders concluded a 1 hour 20 minute conference with Governor George C. Wallace in Montgomery. Reverend Joseph E. Lowery, spokesman for 15 participants, said Wallace received them cordially and promised careful consideration of their request. They urged biracial communications, removal of the state spell tax, and Negroes to state jobs including the state patrol. Lowery remained optimistic about Wallace using leadership for all Alabama residents.
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Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Joseph E. Lowery
Birmingham
Wallace
Lowery
State Patrol
St Joseph Mayor Sees No Poverty Hints In Tulip Parish
ST JOSEPE Special Mar 7 Newt Wilds noted many tourists visit the parish due to tulips and tourism. He said the area has many small tenant farmers and large landowners, with per capita income reportedly low. He avoided commenting on poverty figures, citing no request for federal aid and ongoing state cuts to anti poverty staff.
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Josepe
Newt
Bic
Wikis
Louisiana
John J. McKeithen
Heavy rainfall hits Monroe with over four inches in 24 hours
Heavy rains pelt Monroe for 24 hours starting Monday noon, totaling 4.24 inches. The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with thunder showers and more rain likely today, then a new front brings showers in a couple days. Thursday should be partly cloudy and warmer with highs in the mid 50s to 60s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Wheel toss blacks out 500 homes in Braintree
In Braintree England youths hurled a bicycle wheel over high tension cables on Monday night causing a power outage that left about 500 homes without electricity for more than two hours. Local authorities investigated and restored service as crews repaired the damaged lines.
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Braintree
England
UPI
Miss Prentice Wins Jackson Golf Tourney
In Jackson Mississippi AP weather and Jo Ann Prentice won the 8500 All State Ladies Pro Golf tourney at Colonial Country Club. Prentice banked 1275 for first after 86 hole scores amid heavy rains and tournament cancellations. Kathy Whitworth earned 1035 for second, Sandra Haynie 850 for third as others shared 539 in fourth. sponsor losses about 3000.
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Jo Ann
Kathy Whitworth
Sandra Haynie
Judy Torleumke
Susie Maxlwell
Marlene Hagge
Betsy Rawls
Three on currency not presidents, World Almanac notes
The World Almanac lists three of the twelve people pictured on U S currency as not presidents. Alexander Hamilton appears on the ten dollar bill, Benjamin Franklin on the hundred, and Salmon P Chase on the ten thousand dollar note, highlighting their roles beyond the presidency.
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U.S
Alexander Hamilton
Benjamin Franklin
Salmon P. Chase
Employment Service Building Leased For State Use In Minden
The Division of Employment Security will occupy the C&F Realty Co. building in Minden starting July 1 under a $6,303 annual lease. The owners are Fred Petty and Charles Anding, both state-connected officials, with the lease previously approved before a statewide leasing halt. State rental records show Employment Security pays about $314,550 annually for office space across Louisiana.
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Minden
C&f Realty Co
Monroe
Sec
Wade O. Martin
Fred Petty
Charles Anding
West Monroe
Division of Administration
News-Star
Petty
Tensas
Anding
Parker
Doyle
C&f Realty
McKeithen
Department of Public Welfare
Division of Employment Security
Bastrop
Cotton State Development Corp
Ferriday
Doris D. Morris
Vera D. Davis
Tony
Joe D. Cascio
Tallulah, Verger Bros., Inc
Department For Welfare
Cotton State Incorpor
Martin
T., H. Milliken
Maricielle James
Annette Dupree
Petty, Anding
Ben Marshall
How Do You Do Joke From Chuckle Page
A witty one liner where a little boy greets an old family friend. He remarks on growing up and then asks to leave, delivering a humorous social shortcut common in light humor pages. The quip captures a schoolroom friendly tone and playful social timing.
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Ervin
Perez
Geerie
Nes & Corie Baer Enineriine
Orlaen
Oteertteme
MD Regetere
Lerge
de Ee Ety Ag Methere
Riess Dethurmer
Americer Mission
Thene
Vhetnermere
U. S
Ofmes
Viet Kean AP
Biggee
Mrs. McLean
Willis Group
Mentmeus
Fontert
Nelemen
Wieck Murliens
New Perty
Minutemen
Twin City
St. Joseph
Miss Prentice
Jackson
Employment Service
Sam Hanna
Division of
Employment Security
F. C. Doyle
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