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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1961

Page

1

Legislature Debates Nonfiscal Measures and Per Diem Increases

Lawmakers clash over nonfiscal items as Rep Jasper Smith of Shreveport Defects votes against restric tion. Rep Wellborn urges medical aid funds while Rep Kenneth Barranger of New Orleans schedules committee meeting. House adjourns as Senate returns with no action and Cam era removal bills surface amid budget talks.

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Truck Crash Fatality on Steep Road Learnings

A wreck on a steep embankment left two men dead after a vehicle failed to negotiate a turn at about 50 mph. Deputies and Troopers battled fire risks from gasoline soaked debris while rescuers freed the trapped occupants from the mangled car.

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Cease-fire strains persist in Laos as Geneva talks loom

In Vientiane General Nosavan says pro Communist artillery remains at war-ruled positions while Premier Boun Oum's government keeps its stance on Geneva until cease-fire verification. Western Cabinet members seek progress as Khrushchev era tensions echo in the backdrop.

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Weather data as rocket gauges sounding the stratosphere

A Robin sounding rocket launched to collect weather data in the stratosphere, transmitting continuous meteorological readings every 60 minutes for several hours. The mission proceeded as planned with ground teams recording atmospheric measurements above the Earth.

Kennedy urged time limit on nuclear test talks with Soviet Union

Dirksen backed Kennedy during the campaign, calling for a fixed deadline to judge progress at Geneva. He noted 296 negotiating sessions since Oct 31 focusing on a bomb test ban and said the administration offered seven concessions in January to the Soviets.

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Rapides Parish Sheriff Faces 19 New Indictments

Indictments raise total against Sheriff Kelley to 28. Grand jury charged 18 counts of malfeasance and one unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Trials delayed as Rapides judges recused and no special judge agreed. Kelley remains in office awaiting trial. coroner to serve warrants. Bond set at 9,900 dollars.

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Jail Bond Votes Narrowly In Parish Referendum

Prominent figures announced results from a parish election showing two bond propositions. The jail extension plan of 300000 dollars passed with 401 in favor and 631 opposed, while a maintenance tax proposal carried by a smaller margin with 1959 for and 650 against. Estimated total assessments totaled about 3 944 dollars with various figures cited for support and opposition.

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Tuswell Sees Oversight Could Halt State Debt Pay

State treasurer Tugwell warned an apparent oversight by the Daly administration may prevent paying outstanding debts at year end. He urged recovering authority to use next year’s revenues to cover this year’s debts. He warned deficit could rise from ten to twenty million dollars, delaying clearance of accounts.

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Insurance Men Install New Officers of Local Association

The Gregnacha Association of Insurance Agents will install its new officers at a Friday noon Lotus Club meeting. Incoming president LU Pourms, vice president W Q Jackson, and secretary treasurer Roo D Parr will take office. Vian B Susar will report on the state convention trip to Biloxi.

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Couple Continues From Page One Amid Serious Effects

The Hyatts describe the impact of multiple separations on the twins Linda and Drenda earlier in life. Mrs. Hyatt recalls the children as emotionally scarred and physically harmed, with nightmares common. The couple, who had previously agreed to boarding and not adoption, now face financial implications and a potential equal share of Hyatt’s estimated $200,000 estate for the twins and their other child.

Wiyatts Butther Linda Drenda

Kennedy Pushes Limited Role in Crime Fight Budget Request

On March 6 Kennedy urged Congress to provide the Justice Department with 1.16 million dollars to intensify actions against organized crime racketeering and juvenile delinquency. The White House outlined a focus on vocational training counseling and job placement for offenders nearing release. The 1.16 million annual figure traces to a National Institute of Mental Health and Children's Bureau study.

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Surviving Auschwitz Twin Berkowitz Reveals Harrowing Escape

The interview recounts Berkowitz and his twin sister’s survival through Poland and Birgenau camps, exposure to Mengele and Eichmann, and a return from forced labor and a death march. He recalls family losses, arduous escapes, and a resolve to tell the world to end such terror.

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