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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1965
Page
1
UPI reported a rebel spokesman said seven loyalist troops and one rebel soldier were killed in a clash near a vegetable oil plant north of the U.S. corridor. In a separate action a U.S. Marine was killed by rebel snipers. The loyalists, aided by a tank, attempted to seize the plant but were repulsed and the tank captured.
An IRS official said 20 to 30 more arrests are likely in New York City as part of a persistent tax scandal involving return preparers, taxpayers, and agents. The national total stands at 286 arrests, 141 federal employees, and 93 in New York, with 127 convictions and 159 awaiting court action.
President Johnson in a White House address declares Communist China aims to erode U S ability to stop Chinese dominance in Asia and vows the effort will fail He outlines three war faces: armed conflict political solution and aiding South Vietnam's economy He invites unconditional discussions and pitches aid projects for Vietnam's development and people.
Dan Edward Robertson, an escapee in a series of holdups, fled from a car after a Tri-State Drug Store robbery in Shreveport. Police say he is in the last stages of cancer and dangerous, with bullets firing into the getaway car and possible second man present. Robertson had earlier escaped Charity Hospital in New Orleans while under cancer treatment and from Ouachita parish jail. He was serving time for armed robbery at a New Orleans area 7-11 Store on Orange Street.
Legislative debate centers on welfare and education funding as Chairman Jamar W. Adcock states administrative cuts to the Welfare Department won’t reduce benefits. Director Edmund Reggie warns of potential harm if federal standards aren’t met, while education advocates push for prioritizing teacher salaries. The Legislature resumes Monday with appropriations and constitutional session length measures on the agenda.
A lighthearted column urges husbands to first fix their own faults before criticizing others known for overbearing behavior. It playfully compares domestic quirks to elf mischief, keeping a humorous tone throughout.
The Mobile grand jury attacked Aaron Kohn of the New Orleans Crime Commission over claims of organized crime in Mobile. Kohn accused jurors of naivete and said he shared details of three crime areas with Mobile Police Chief Robinson, while the jury said they were not provided worthwhile information despite Chief Robinson’s requests.
The Atkins family at 502 Austin Ave West Monroe plans a birthday celebration for today and a belated Mother’s Day gathering after returning from a weekend trip.
A department secretary at Ouachita Parish sheriff's office was asked for a picture of Mayo Diet, mishearing Mayo Diet as a real person. The requester claimed he read Dick Tracy and thought Mayo Diet was a name like Diet Smith. This light miscommunication appears on CHIT CHAT page 5-A.
The World Almanac reports that during fiscal 1964 the U.S. Secret Service seized counterfeit money with a total face value of 7 752 450 dollars and arrested 737 persons for counterfeiting.
A bold Viet Cong assault near Saigon involved disguises as South Vietnamese Marines. Guerrillas attacked a textile plant during lunch hour, wounding three civilians while a Marine was lightly wounded by a 13 inch arrow shot by a sniper. Other clashes occurred 100 miles southwest of Saigon and at Da Nang targeting American Marines.
Soil moisture levels in northeast Louisiana show rapid decline amid heat and drought conditions. Officials warn of stress on crops, pastures, and water supplies as wells and reservoirs fall. Local agencies urge conservation and monitoring of soil conditions and rainfall.
Speaker John W. McCormack broke with the administration and endorsed a proposed ban on state and local poll taxes. His support strengthens passage of the anti poll tax provision within President Johnson's voting rights bill, likely ensuring the House approves despite administration objections.
Gov John McKeithen said Louisiana must move toward pay as you go highway funding and stop relying on bonds though he avoided tax hints He warned the big 140 million bond program for highways will hurt politically and noted no tax plan but hinted at possible windfalls He also considered restoring the two cent gasoline tax cut but said Louisiana already has the highest gas tax in the nation and may not need change
In Selma Alabama a civil case alleges wrongful firing and unemployment claims denial as workers seek redress. The action targets an employer accused of unfair dismissal amid broader labor dispute. Both sides prepare filings and potential court dates.
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