Solon Urges Nation Look To Lottery
Washington AP report on Rep. Paul A. Fine advocating a national lottery to cut taxes and fund schools housing veterans and health care. He cites New Hampshire’s state lottery as a catalyst and predicts about 10 billion dollars in annual revenue. Rep. Wilbur Mills seeks Treasury views on the lottery proposal.
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Truman to produce 26 TV films on his presidency
Former President Harry S Truman resumes work on a television series about his administration. He signed with Screen Gems for at least 26 half hour films to be produced with him and some officials appearing. He said the series will faithfully recount events without second guessing.
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Taj Mahal construction timeline and workforce
The Taj Mahal in Agra built by Shah Jahan memorialized his wife. Construction spanned almost two decades and engaged about 20,000 workers, Collier's Encyclopedia reports.
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Collier's Encyclopedia
Hoffa Seeks European Union Prong for Teamsters Control
James Hoffa told the House Merchant Marine Committee he aims to involve European unions in a pact not to ship goods that could trigger a Teamsters strike, with a matching pledge from the union. An official later said no such accords are actively pursued. He urged no compulsory arbitration and blasted cooling-off periods as ineffective while affirming strong belief in free enterprise.
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U S Weighs Cuban Arsenal Report in Miami
U S government agents may be probing claims of Cuban refugee arsenals in Miami but officials refuse to confirm or discuss investigations. The Boston Traveler and AP reporter described grenades and a 100-pound bomb, while agencies deflect questions citing jurisdiction and neutrality laws.
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Refugees Predict Cuban Revolt To Form Government
Cuban refugee sources forecast a revolt against Premier Fidel Castro next month to establish a government in arms. The coordinating committee of the national uprising says a president and cabinet will be chosen for a liberated Cuban territory, with a May 20 announcement on the prospective president.
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Churchill to quit politics after 60 years in Commons
London AP reports Sir Winston Churchill, 88, will not run in the next general election due by October 1964 and will remain a Commons member until dissolution. He cites decreased mobility after a fall last year and says he must step back despite a storied 60 year career in Parliament.
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Khrush Ready To Withdraw More Troops
Averell Harriman’s Moscow talks with Nikita Khrushchev suggested the Soviet leader may pull more troops from Cuba if it avoids face loss. Harriman met Kennedy aide to discuss Laos and reported on Cuba Berlin and nuclear testing. Khrushchev signaled he would remove personnel if Washington refrains from pushing the issue, viewing the troops as a propaganda burden.
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West Monroe Water Dept Foreman Clarence Cooper Retires
Clarence G. Cooper Sr. retires after 16 years with the water department and over 30 years with the city. He lives at 314 Connella St. and plans fishing hunting and gardening. A bale of insulation found on Forsythe Avenue is at police headquarters for owner to claim after truck loss.
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Consul Burgers Expelled From Haiti Amid Silence
Tony Burgers the Dutch consul in Haiti arrived in Boston and announced his expulsion from Haiti to no stated reason. Adverse sea conditions forced postponement of Trieste deep sea dive tests linked to the Thresher submarine search.
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Two Americans Reach Everest Summit to Join Elite
Two unidentified American climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest on Wednesday, following the British 1953 and Swiss 1956 expeditions to conquer the 29,028 foot peak.
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Nixon to Join New York Law Firm and Move Residence
Former Vice President Richard Nixon said he will join a New York law firm and relocate from California to New York City on June 1. He announced the plan in a Waldorf Astoria Hotel statement with no personal press briefing.
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LSU alumni weekend to elect new federation officers
Several thousand LSU alumni will attend a two day spring alumni weekend. Ivy C. Jordan of Monroe and Woodrow Wilson of Bastrop contend for federation president. U.S. District Judge Frank B. Ellis of New Orleans will speak at the Honors Day convocation on Friday.
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Weather Outlook for Tonight and Friday With Showers
Scattered showers return tonight and Friday as skies shift to partly cloudy. Highs reach 70 to 74 today, dipping to 60 tonight, then a warmer Friday with highs 76 to 82. East to southeast winds 8 to 18 mph. Monroe reports 72 for Wednesday and 46 overnight.
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Publication of Names Refused by State Official
New Orleans State Commissioner of Administration James Reily refused to publish a compiled list of classified and unclassified state employees. The Times-Picayune quoted Reily saying the list was his idea, not Governor Jimmie Davis’s, and that the governor had not yet seen it.
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Willis predicts Cuban incident tests U S stance
Congressman Edwin E Willis warned of an imminent Cuban crisis incident likely to provoke conflict with the enemy. He argued invasion or blockade as possible options, though few support invasion. Willis spoke at Northeast State College Law Day and other area engagements.
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Minden Man Killed in Highway 80 Crash
A 33 year old Minden man, John D. Booth, a state highway employee, died when his pickup struck a concrete bridge abutment one mile east of Minden on Highway 80. Witnesses said the truck weaved before the crash, which tore off the front wheels and demolished the vehicle.
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Largest property tax sale in Baton Rouge in years
Sheriff Bryan Clemmons office conducted one of the largest property tax sales here since a slump, auctioning 420 pieces of property for unpaid 1962 taxes. Deputies spent more than three hours Wednesday selling the properties.
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Romney Quietly Put Forward as Potential GOP Candidate
In Washington Romney is floated as a possible 1964 Republican nominee while denying any intent to run. He cooperates with aides tied to Eisenhower and Nixon figures including Leonard Hall and J Clifford Folger amid Rockefeller and Goldwater visit talks. Rockefeller aide notes Romney has visited Michigan three times.
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Debt ceiling hike moves to 309 billion by July first
House Ways and Means Committee votes to raise the national debt ceiling to 309 billion dollars effective July 1, with interim ceilings at 307 and 305 billion. The panel rejects a Byrnes proposal to use cash-on-hand in the calculation, fearing public misperception of a debt increase.
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Wisconsin
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Hughes Faces Potential 135 Million Antitrust Damages
A federal judge found Howard R. Hughes in default for failing to appear in an antitrust suit against Hughes Top Co. by Trans World Airlines. The ruling could require Hughes to pay up to 135 million in damages after referral to a special master for hearings on the exact amount.
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Deluxe FT Hicks trailer with air conditioning for sale
Quiet, well kept Hicks trailer in excellent condition. Priced for quick sale with a combination freezer refrigerator, priced at 50 dollars. Contact Al at 5716 or Rus on at 5-2563 after 6.
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