Defense rests in civil rights murder trial of Wilkins
In Hayneville Alabama the defense rested in the civil rights murder trial of Collie Leroy Wilkins Jr. after FBI fingerprint tests were not conducted on the weapon. Prosecution chief Gary Rowe Jr. testified earlier, and alibi notes from cafe owner Lorene Frederick placed Wilkins at the cafe the night of the killing of Viola Liuzzo. The jury had heard about the revolver linked to the case, with questions from jurors delaying proceedings as the fourth day began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayneville
Ala
FBI
Matt H. Murphy Jr
Gary Thomas Rowe Jr
Arthur E. Gamble Jr
Collie Leroy Wilkins Jr
Lorene Frederick
Wilkins
Frederick
Bessemer
Rowe
Viola Liuzzo
Detroit
Mich
Liuzzo
Edward Lahey
Marion Williams
U.S. 80
Here
Gamble
Lowndes County
Murphy
U S and France Clash Over Dominican Crisis
Washington reports Paris opposes U.S. action in the Dominican Republic and considers recognizing the rebel Caamano regime. De Gaulle is seen seeking Latin American influence, while the U.S. weighs a silent response amid OAS moves to police the Dominican conflict. Caamano reportedly links with Communist elements and Castroists, contrary to Johnson policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hightower
Washington
Johnson
France
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
U.S
Dominican Republic
United States
de Gaulle
Latin America
Southeast Asia
Algeria
Organization of American States
Caribbean
Francisco Caamano Dena
Caamano
Nineteen Fifty-Eight Georgia Special Primary Nominates 11 Negroes
In Atlanta, 11 Negroes won nominations as a federal court ordered reappointment through a special primary that also ousted Klan lieutenant Calvin Craig from a Georgia legislature bid. Julian Bond, a publicist for the SNCC, is among those named. The election names Democratic and Republican candidates for 141 of 205 seats. no other offices were affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
UPI
Ku Klux Klan
Calvin Craig
Georgia
Marvin Griffin
Julian Bond
Civil Rights Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
River levels fall as Hull avoids flood danger
Residents of Hull Illinois cautiously celebrate falling Mississippi River levels signaling end of Midwest flood threat. About 500 residents evacuated earlier when the Say Drainage District dike protecting 40 000 acres faced possible breach. The dike holds and Hull remains flood free across the river from Fort Madison Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hull
Fort Madison
Iowa
Say
Engineer Sues Senator Davis Over Bid Irregularities
J B Shipp Lake Charles engineer files a 2 million damage suit in Baton Rouge against State Sen Jackson B Davis of Shreveport. The case cites Davis as part of a legislative probe into bid irregularities on public contracts including a 1.2 million Northwestern State College student union project. Shipp seeks damages for humiliation injury to reputation and loss of profits on NSC contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treir
Davis
Northwestern State College
Shreveport
Natchitoches
Sam D’amico
D'Amico
A. B. Broussard Jr
Verda Pinell
Baton Rouge
Shipp
Sen. Davis
State Board of Education
NSC
Birthday greetings for Joe Bubnich keep day lively
Special greetings will likely fill the day for Joe Bubnich of 418 Lakeshore Dr as he celebrates a birthday kept secret in number. A recent remark from Mrs Bubnich, "Call me grandma," adds a touch of family warmth to the chatter on page 2-A.
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Joe Bubnich
Lakeshore Dr
Joe
Budget $1 Billion Plan For State Ahead Of Session
Sen. Jamar Adcock said the new $1 billion budget would reach lawmakers Tuesday morning as the 1965 fiscal session opens. He warned of possible deficits if the Legislature fails to adopt the budget and urged drastic economies and budgeting reform. Rep. Lantz Womack warned the session could widen beyond fiscal matters, risking cuts in services or the need for new revenue in 1966-67. Gov. McKeithen pledged action to avoid financial trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamar Adcock
Monroe
Lantz Womack
Winnsboro
Adcock
Womack
John J. McKeithen
Slight Chance Of Rain In Northeast Louisiana
The U S Weather Bureau reports a slight chance of showers in northeast Louisiana this afternoon and tonight, about 20 percent area coverage. Friday remains mostly dry, with Saturday outlook partly cloudy and mild and a few showers or thunder showers. Temperatures today and Friday peak 82 to 88, with lows 60 to 65. Monroe high Wednesday reached 89 and the low was 69.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
U.S. Weather Bureau
Monroe
Explosion at shipyard kills man, injures seven
A shipyard explosion near New Orleans left one man dead and seven others seriously injured. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene as investigators began examining the cause of the blast.
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New Orleans
UPI
Here
Protests Erupt as U S Action Sparks Across Latin America
In Buenos Aires thousands of students clash with police outside Congress over U S intervention in the Dominican Republic. The hour long riot injures at least 13, with cars and the vice president’s limousine damaged. Protests spread to Venezuela Colombia Peru and Chile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Argentina
U.S
Dominican Republic
Venezuela
Colombia
Peru
Chile
Carlos Perette
Senate
Savoy Hotel
Savoy
Nicolas Rodriguez
Congress Building
Uncle Sam
Justicialist Party
W. Averell Harriman
Johnson
Latin America
One-Way Street Dates Changed in Louisville Area
City officials moved up the effective date of an ordinance converting North Fourth Street to one-way southbound and North Fifth Street to one-way northbound. The change, from May 15 to May 9, aligns with plans to open a section of I-20 and precedes the May 11 Stella Street dedication.
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North Fourth
North Fifth
Louisville Avenue
Forsythe Avenue
Stella Street
Five bids rejected on Monroe civic center project
Monroe City Council, in a special session, rejected five bids for the civic center complex as it studies changes and readvertises. Granite Construction Co., the low bidder at 4.465 million, would not negotiate a lower price. The council may split the project into multiple contracts and consider self-performed work to cut costs, with a regular meeting set for Tuesday to readvertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Civic Center
W. J (Jack) Howard
Granite Construction Co
Setareter
Howard
Pat Chambers
Granite
Chambers
Johns & Neel
City Hall
Wood Street
Jesse F., Heard & Sons
Don A. Baxter
Warrior Construction Co
Two Marines Captured Amid Latin Conflict Shooting
In Santo Domingo a Marine was killed two wounded and two Marines reportedly captured after a patrol entered rebel held territory. Reports conflict on captives with officials saying no capture confirmed. The OAS backed a plan for an Inter American military force to restore peace and a cease fire agreement continued amid sporadic clashes.
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Harriman
Uruguay
Venezuela
Colombia
Haiti
Paraguay
Honduras
Guatemala
Caracas
U.S
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Washington
OAS
United States
Mexico
Chile
Peru
Ecuador
Fiveman Pace Commission
Frank Morrice
Caamano
Francisco Caamano Deno
Peace Commission of
The
Organization of American States
Hayden Corrects Textbook Error On His Death Date
Sen Carl Hayden notes a textbook misstates his death in 1962 and cites the Congressional Directory as showing he was re elected in 1962 to a six year Senate term. He wrote to Princeton University scholars Marvin Bernstein and Walter Murphy to point out the error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carl Hayden
D-Ariz
Senate
Marvin H. Bernstein
Walter F. Murphy
Princeton University
Hayden
Thas
Arizona
Black Teens Accused in Fatal Random Attack on Disabled Boy
In Philadelphia a 15 year old disabled white boy, Elmer Thomas Rush Jr., was attacked by three Black teenagers while walking home. Bell, Mitchell, and Tinsley are charged with murder and related counts, allegedly selecting him at random to avenge a prior incident.
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Philadelphia
Elmer Thomas Rush Jr
Rush
Joseph Golden
Golden
Labhery Mitchell
Robert Bell
James Tinsley
Lith Street
South Philadelphia
Bell
Tinsley
Mitchell
Meissonnier’s Friedland 1807 Scene Sparks Gallery Debate
The Gallery of Modern Art, New York notes that French artist Jean Lou is Meissonnier prepared a grand tribute to Napoleon. He bought a wheat field and hired cuirassiers to trample grain, creating the visual of a battlefield charge in pursuit of dramatic texture and historical effect.
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Jean Louis Meissonnier
Napoleon
Friedland
Gallery of Modern Art
New York
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Marine
Robert Shelton
Collie Wilkins Jr
Matt Murphy Jr
Cape Kennedy
Senator Davis
Twin City
Bulletin
Sen. Hayden
FORD
McGregor
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