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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1963
Page
6
A weather map from AP Wirephoto shows warmer conditions across most of the country while the northern and central Atlantic coast states remain cooler.
Monroe readings show a low of 63 this morning with highs near 88 today and tomorrow. Partly cloudy and mild through Wednesday with scattered thundershowers and variable winds 5 to 15 mph.
Ferriday special report. Louisiana Cattlemen's Association President Brenham Crothers warns the May 21 wheat referendum could shape national farm legislation and hurt the state's beef cattle sector if wheat marketing controls pass. He urges members to vote No citing feed, pasture use, and potential cow quotas.
West Virginia state lawyers say county courts may hire outside legal help to assist the prosecuting attorney in tax assessment cases. The opinion for Tax Commissioner Battle notes implied authority to employ special counsel for appeals to the circuit court and to use county funds to pay reasonable fees.
Monroe Ouachita Regional Planning Commission approved Jamar Heights Unit No 2 with minor engineering corrections. The subdivision owned by Jamar W Adcock will add 72 lots between Park and Lexington Avenues.
The Ouachita Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America sent 12 Explorer Scouts to the second Regional Explorer Conference at the U S Naval Air Station in Pensacola Florida. Delegates included Jack Trammell Billy Jack Colvin Joe D Blondin Craig Tellinhuisen David Barr James Evans Stanley Jones III Mike Parham George Bryant David Stovall Jack Stacy and Cleatus Ross with leaders Tommy Young Monroe and Leo J Gerow Ruston.
A discussion notes hunting limits in Turkey as a judge points out rifles are banned and shotguns used for wild boar. Airman mortally wounds the animal after a close charge. McCormick’s hand was badly cut by tusks during the removal, a friend finishing a letter at his ask. Parish cat Gardenia recovers from surgery and outdoors time. Herman DeLoach, son of Alderman Buddy DeLoach Jr., graduates from Western Electric engineering school after UNC master’s degree, hailed as top in the field.
The United States and Great Britain will conduct joint tests northwest of Las Vegas to assess hazards from accidental plutonium particle inhalation if a device is destroyed. The Atomic Energy Commission says none will cause a nuclear detonation.
The first annual I Am An American Day observance culminates with the Testament of Freedom in Neville Auditorium at 8 15 p m led by Davis Bingham and the Northeast Choral Group from Northeast Louisiana State College. The program, under Monroe and West Monroe chamber sponsorship, features soloists Myra McComb Porter and Charlotte Salley and ends with I Am An American set to a prize winning high school essay. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for students.
Joseph F. Taylor 58 retired rear admiral and three time Navy Cross recipient was buried Monday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Hollywood Hills. He died Saturday from lung cancer after retiring in 1950. He commanded a World War II torpedo plane squadron credited with sinking two Japanese carriers and other ships at the Coral Sea Tulagi Harbor and Lae New Guinea.
A 48 year old mother and 20 year old fiancee were hidden in a car trunk and behind the seat as an American driver breached East Berlin barriers. He removed the windshield and stacked bricks for protection, slalomed past guards, and fled through the steel barriers into the West with the women safe. Margarete emerged from behind the seat after the car crossed.
Mrs. Cain, wife of Army Sgt. Cain missing since May 4, pleads for Army help after learning of his status in East Germany. The couple, married ten years, lived in Germany six months during his overseas tour. Swenson, a 1958 University of Scranton psychology graduate, ROTC member, is also noted in the piece.
West Monroe’s Boys Club plans to expand its summer program and prepare a budget for next year. Judge John F. McCormick says expansion should begin with a limited first phase this year and that the budget goes to United Givers Fund in June. A planning committee meeting will occur within 10 days to finalize figures for the board.
Red Cross home service workers from seven northeast Louisiana parishes attended a seminar at the Ouachita Parish Chapter offices. The gathering was hosted by Bert Root and led by Miss Rebecca Abernathy of Atlanta Georgia, who spoke on services to military personnel and veterans' claims. Attendees included local residents from Ruston Jonesville Jena Winnsboro and Monroe area parishes along with R E Anderson the field representative.
The Interstate Oil Compact Commission plans its midyear meeting in New Orleans in mid June. Delegates will discuss industry policy and regional energy issues at the gathering.
Monroe police investigate a Monday night burglary at Perfection Cleaners 215 7th Street with about 10.75 stolen from a cash register plus a seven transistor radio and clothing. At Cage Cafe 204 North Street about 28 dollars disappeared from a cash box after the employee left the rear. Ouachita parish sheriff transports two to Angola prison for terms for forgery and burglary. Charles Handley 26 Robertsdale Alabama receives four years for forging a 47 dollar Sams Bar check and two years for jumping bond. The two terms run concurrently. Loyd Theron Stephens 17 begins two years for burglary.
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