Pesticide Hearing on Endrin Ties to River Fish Kills
At a two day USPHS conference in New Orleans officials from Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee debated endrin and related pesticides. Federal scientists said endrin polluted the Mississippi River harming fish while Velsicol Chemical Corp denied responsibility. Tennessee officials urged a ban if needed to protect water and fish, noting potential harm to farmers.
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New Orleans
Memphis, Tenn
Mississippi River
Velsicol Chemical Corp
Fed
Louisiana
Brnard Lorant
Versicol
Arkansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
USPHS
John M. Stubbs
Tennessee Fish and Game Commission
Atchafalaya
PHS
Robert J. Anderson
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Anderson
Department
Agricultural Research Service
Kennedy Round Eyes Major Tariff Cuts Endorsed
Geneva officials from 75 nations endorsed a goal of a 50 percent cut in tariffs as part of the Kennedy round at GATT talks led by Christian Herter. France objected to the sharp target, making the figure a goal rather than fixed. Talks opened Monday and may last up to two years with linked measures on broader issues and farm product markets central to U.S. interests.
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John F. Kennedy
United States
Britain
Common Market
France
U.S
GATT
Christian A. Herter
Johnson
Rockefeller Out As Contender in Albany Paper
The Albany Knickerbocker News said Gov. Nelson Rockefeller is out as a GOP presidential contender and aim now to stop Barry Goldwater. Rockefeller disputed the claim, while editors noted party figures privately doubted his chances and suggested Dewey as a possible favorite son.
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Albany
N.Y
Albany Knickerbocker News
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Rockefeller
New York
Alvis Chalmers
Knickerbocker News
Thomas E. Dewey
Chambers
Fred A. Young
Mrs. Coon Elected By State Medical Group
Mrs. Henson S. Coon of Monroe was named president-elect of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Louisiana Medical Society at the 84th annual LMA convention in Lafayette. Mrs. Robert E. Rougelot of New Orleans was installed as auxiliary president. Dr. Frank C. Colmer of Des Moines urged physicians to back Congressmen supportive of medicine, noting liberals and labor as threats.
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Henson S. Coon
Auburn Ave
Monroe
Louisiana Medical Society
Coon
LMA
Lafayette
Robert E. Rougelot
New Orleans
Frank C. Colmer
Des Moines
Pr. Colmer
American Medical Association
Legislative Activities Committee
Today's Chuckle Wife Joke
A light-hearted quip about a wife who resents her husband speaking while she interrupts. The item plays on social humor and domestic banter with a playful, period-tinged tone.
Report of a gang formed to kill whites in Harlem
In New York a fatal stabbing of white shopkeeper Margit Sugar in Harlem spurs police to probe reports that a gang of Negro youths, possibly up to 400 strong and linked to dissident Black Muslim circles, is planning attacks on whites. Police defer statements pending further pages.
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New York
Harlem
Margit Sugar
The
New York Times
Airman Vinson Attends Communications Course at Sheppard AFB
Airman Third Class Almer V. Vinson Jr., son of Mr and Mrs A V Vinson Sr of 2205 Elizabeth St Monroe, is enrolled in the Air Training Command school at Sheppard Air Force Base Texas taking a communications specialist course. He has been in the Air Force since March 3 and attended North
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Almer V. Vinson Jr
A. V. Vinson Sr
Elizabeth Sr
Monroe
Air Training Command
Sheppard Air Force Base
Texas
Vinson
Air Force
North
Soviets likely building 7 to 10 atomic subs yearly
Washington sources estimate the Soviet Union may be producing seven to ten atomic powered submarines per year, roughly matching the United States pace. US records show nine nuclear engined subs built last year, below the planned monthly average, with safety rules after the Thresher disaster slowing later progress.
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Washington
Soviet Union
U.S
United States
Arctic
Atlantic
LBJ Heart Doing Fine Despite Pace
Washington AP reports President Johnson remains in good heart health despite a fast pace since taking office. White House medical tests show normal electrocardiograph results, stable pulse and blood pressure, and no heart enlargement. Doctors not available for comment. an external physician offers cautious notes on monitoring his condition.
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Washington
Johnson
White House
Weather forecast calls for partly cloudy skies
Partly cloudy skies are expected today and Thursday with little temperature change. Highs will be 82 to 86 and overnight lows 62 to 66. Southerly winds 5 to 10 mph. Monroe Tuesday reached 83 with a 60 overnight. Showers possible late Friday or Saturday, with accumulations of 0.5 to 1 inch.
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Monroe
Monroe Candidates Enter Final Campaign Push Before Primary
The Monroe contest centers on City Hall with three incumbents seeking a third term as Mae Lucky counts absentee ballots. Voters may total around 20,000 in Ouachita with key races for mayor, street and finance commissioners, plus a five member city school board runoff rule explained by D. C. Bernhardt. In national primaries Wallace and Goldwater drew mixed results across Indiana Ohio and other states.
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Monroe
Mae Lucky
Ouachita
W. L
Jack) Howard
M. L. Peters
W. D. H. Rodriguez
John Birdsong Sr
H. W. McSherry
William S. Jackson
D. C. Bernhardt
Democratic Executive Committee
Bernhardt
Five Die In Flaming Wreck On Indiana Toll Road
Five people from Chicago died in a flaming rear end crash on the Indiana Toll Road near LaGrange. Troopers said the occupants were trapped and perished from burns and smoke inhalation after their car halted and was rammed by another vehicle driven by Marvin Kirk of Camden New Jersey who escaped with minor injuries. The victims were identified tentatively as Tom Gerhardt 50s Geraldine Gerhardt 57 Art Pickering 60s Blossom Pickering 50s and Dora Sewell 75.
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Lagrange, Ind
Indiana
Chicago
Tom Gerhardt
Geraldine
Art Pickering
Blossom
Dora Sewell
Gerhardt
Marvin Kirk
Camden
N.J
Kirk
Louisiana Legislature Eyes 964 Million Budget for 1964 65
Baton Rouge AP A Budget Committee recommends a 964 million spending plan for 1964 65 warning the states finances remain serious The proposal totals 708 million in non federal funds 256 million federal with welfare at 206 million and highways at 204 million The Cultural Resources Commission Civil War Centennial Commission and the Joint Legislative Committee on Un American Activities would be dropped The figure reflects about a 24 million increase over the current year and follows federal fund availability
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Homer Russell
Cultural Resources Commission
Civil War Centennial Commission
Joint Legislative Committee On Un-American Activities
Now You Know Insurance payouts aid hospital bills
Insurance companies paid out an average of 5.6 million dollars daily last year to assist insured individuals with hospital expenses, according to the Health Insurance Institute.
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The
Health Insurance Institute
McKeithen meets budget committee on state spending
AP dispatch reports Gov elect John McKeithen arrived for a final conference with the Legislative Budget Committee at Baton Rouge to discuss the state budget. Also in brief: Ohio Democrat Richard Kennedy dies at 40. Senate civil rights bill debate grows from primary results. McNamara states continued Cuban recon flights. Arsene Stewart named Louisiana highway director at 17 500 annual. Mississippi River Bridge Authority tolls to be removed for ferries and bridge at New Orleans.
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Baton Rouge
John McKeithen
Legislative Budget Committee
Washington
Senate
Jacob K. Javits
R-N. Y
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Alabama
George C. Wal
Small Preview Of Battles To Come
A peppery debate on financing a teacher pay raise at a Baton Rouge legislative dinner signals tense floorfights ahead. Lawmakers discuss repealing homestead exemptions, new taxes for education, and potential dismissals to raise 50 to 60 million dollars. Critics call for base pay improvements while others push tax measures with education as the focus. The Legislative Budget Committee meets with Gov elect McKeithen as tensions rise over funding.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Teachers Association
William J. Dodd
James Leake
West Feliciana Parish
McKeithen
Leake
Jimmy Prescott
Louisiana School Board Association
B. B. Rayburn
Bogalusa
Legislative Budget Committee
Rayburn
E. H. Miller 66 Dies in Monroe Hospital
E H Bing Miller 66 of 607 Erin Ave Monroe died soon after hospital admission Funeral service details pending under Mulhearn Funeral Home He leaves widow Gladys Kidd Miller and six brothers including Clay H Miller in Biloxi and Charles W Miller in Gulfport Miller a World War I veteran Mason Shriners Parkview Baptist Church deacon and Sunday School superintendent was an investment operator for Dunn and Bradstreet
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E. H
Bing) Miller
Erin Ave
Monroe
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Gladys Kidd Miller
Clay H. Miller
Veterans Hospital
Biloxi
Miss
Charles W. Miller
Gulfport
H. Austin Miller
L. L. Miller
Winnsboro
Frank P. Miller
Houston
Tex
Edward L. Miller
Marshall
Miller
Masonic Lodge
Parkview Baptist Church
Dunn and Bradstreet
Near College Corner Baker and Gerald Apartment Ad
Newly decorated two bedroom unit offered near College Corner Baker and Gerald. Rent is $65 per month. Contact FA at 3-4627 for details.
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Gerald
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