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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1965

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Right-To-Work Repeal Sought By Johnson Amid Opposition

Washington AP report outlines the clash over repealing Section 14B Taft Hartley. President Johnson pushes for repeal to curb forced union membership while Reed Larson notes long-standing Congressional resistance. Labor groups weigh in as hearings set with Wirtz testifying, and ex Rep Hartley defends the provision as protecting worker choice.

House Labor Johnson W. Willard Wirtz Wirtz Frank Thompson Jr Dn.j

North Viet Nam Snubs Peace Aid

Western officials reported that the United States, via a third country, made an official approach to Communist North Viet Nam during a six day lull in bombing. The effort appeared fruitless as air strikes resumed, ending the pause in Viet Nam war negotiations.

London United States Viet Nam Johnson Washington North Viet Nam State Department Robert J. McCloskey Fulbright Cambodia

Solon Senator Nearly Collapses on Senate Floor

Sen Dudley J Leblanc ailing at the microphone in Baton Rouge during a reapportionment fight. A Catholic priest gave last rites as he was helped from the chamber on an ambulance stretcher. Leblanc, about 75 from Abbeville, suffered a heart attack while trying to introduce a Senate reapportionment bill. The attack paused the session and delayed a succession bill while doctors treated him.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Senate Dudley J. Leblanc Senate Leblanc Abbeville Capitol Louisiana

15 Arrested At Highway Demonstration

Westchester Parkway police forcibly removed 15 demonstrators at a highway widening site in Mount Vernon including Rabbi Leon Jick with a bleeding hand. Demonstrators protested destruction of trees bridges and homes and were charged with refusing to obey police orders. The action halted work on the Cross County Parkway eight lane project near Hunts Woods as residents and housewives guarded equipment and sought legal relief.

Mount Vernon N.Y Westchester Parkway Leon Jick Westchester Free Synagogue Cross County Parkway Seven Mile Parkway New York City Hudson River Westchester County Connecticut Fast Central Parkway Rockefeller Nelson A. Rockefeller Pat Simone Arnold Benson Committee For the Preservation of Citizens Rights N. Y.) Parkway

Mrs Tanenbaum Dies in Monroe at 86

Mrs Clara Masur Tanenbaum 86 of 401 Auburn Monroe died Monday night in local hospital. Funeral at 3 p m Wednesday Mulhearn Chapel with Rabbi Silvan Wolf officiating. Burial in Jewish Cemetery. Survived by sister Carrie Hyman stepson Renard Tanenbaum and many nieces and nephews. Daughter of David and Rosa Masur born in Germany longtime Monroe resident member of B Nai Israel.

Clara Masur Tanenbaum Auburn Monroe Mulhearn Chapel Silvan Wolf Carrie Masur Hyman Renard Tanenbaum Dumas Ark Tanenbaum David and Rosa Goldman Masur Germany B’nai Israel Temple Temple Jack Masur Sylvian Masur David Masur Charles Masur Larry Saltzman Milton Gorn Phillip Fishman Jerry Tanenbaum

Sixth Grade Trip From Lida Benton to New Orleans

The sixth grade classes at Lida Benton Elementary School left early for New Orleans visiting Cabildo Jackson Square French Market French Quarter ship docks and Audubon Park. Chaperones include teachers Mrs. Sara Harrison and Mrs. Sue Bradley principal Mrs. Laverne Riddle and room mothers Mrs. Mike Ticheli Mrs. Marvin Foster Mrs. Thomas McMath and Mrs. Lucille Perot.

Lida Benton Elementary School New Orleans Cabildo Jackson Square French Market French Quarter Ship Docks Audubon Park Sara Harrison Sue Bradley Laverne Riddle Mike Ticheli Marvin Foster Thomas McMath Lucille Perot

Today’s Chuckle on Kind Deeds Remembered by Givers

A lighthearted note highlights that many people never forget a kind deed even if they were the ones who performed it. The brief observes gratitude and memory as lasting traits, suggesting acts of kindness leave a lasting impression on both giver and recipient.

Bolivia imposes state of siege after unrest and strike

In La Paz a general strike and violent protests prompt Bolivia's military junta to declare a state of siege and mobilize males 19 to 50. Labor posts are vacated and union elections set within 40 days. Miners seize Catavi Siglo Veinte and Mina Violocco facilities as 7,000 workers clash with police. one death and 19 injuries reported, including eight officers.

LA Paz Bolivia Juan Lechin Mina Violocco Bolivian Mining Corporation Juan Lechin Suarez

Weather Outlook: Showers Possible Across Area

A few afternoon thundershowers are forecast today and Wednesday with highs 84 to 88 and nights 65 to 76. Southeasterly winds 5 to 15 mph. Skies partly cloudy through Wednesday. Showers may relieve 30 to 50 percent of the area.

U S Recon Plane Downed Over North Korea Claim

North Korea radio in Pyongyang claims a U S L19 reconnaissance aircraft was shot down over North Korea at 2 42 p m Tuesday as it intruded into North Korea territorial air. The broadcast was monitored in Tokyo.

Tokyo Pyongyang North Korea U.S

Council Holds Hearing On Street Plans

Monroe City Council held a hearing on seven street projects tied to the proposed civic center. No action was taken, and the vote was delayed to the next meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Projects include Wood Grammont Hart Oak and Catalpa streets with widening and property acquisition details and costs.

Monroe City Civic Center Catalpa Wood, Hart Grammont Oak Streets W. L. Howard State Department of Highways Seventh Street W. D. H. Rodriguez Wood Street Seventh Harttreets Hart Street Wood Calypso Civic Center Grammont Street Sixth Cataipa Oak Street Hart Yacket Calalpa Haris

Marshall Plan origins outlined by George C. Marshall

Secretary of State George C. Marshall proposed the European recovery aid that would become the Marshall Plan. The June 194 seven proposal at Harvard outlined early U.S. assistance for postwar European economic recovery.

U.S Europe George C. Marshall Harvard

Highway Board Faces Legislative Heat Over Policy Change

Gov McKeithen, in Washington, urges the highway board to alter its policy after House opposition to a pol grid. In Monroe, James W. Moore proposes rescinding two paragraphs to reaffirm legislators’ control over state aid. Senate readiness grows for Fontenot’s governor succession bill easing reelection. Support runs from police jury, municipal and sheriff associations.

Sam Hanna Baton Rouge John J. McKeithen Washington Today Highway Board McKeithen Blanen WV Loeuuuininig Uimilk Apepear Monroe Fifth District Highway Board James W. Moore Moore House Vail M. Delany Senate Austin Fontenot Jamar Adcock Washington de Camp Aubrey Young Kelly Gravelet Plaquemines Parish Fontenot Louisiana Police Jury Association Louisiana Municipal Association Louisiana Sheriffs Association Bailey Grant Ouachita Parish

Mountaineer Fights U S Over Timber Land Claim

In Washington, a Tennessee mountaineer disputes a $1717.52 government demand for timber cut on his farm, claimed to be on national forest land. Representative James Quillen urged action, citing poverty and urging a new land survey to verify ownership and responsibility for the debt.

Washlengton U.S James HI. Quillen Rtenn Department of Agriculture Forest Service Quillen Orville L. Freeman Wilson Horde Knoxville Metcalf

Johnson urges repeal of Taft-Hartley section 14B reforms

President Johnson asks Congress to repeal 14B to curb right to work laws in 19 states and extends minimum wage coverage to 4.5 million workers. He rejects an immediate rise in the $1.25 federal minimum but urges study of timing and amount while proposing overtime pay reform and a revamped unemployment system. He delays changes to the 40 hour work week, calls for a national panel on work periods, and signals a protracted fight over labor policy.

Larson Johnson Congress Afl-Cio Milford Fred A. Harvley Hartley Alexandria Township States Washington National Commission On Technology, Automation and Economic Progress

Harley Davidson 74 Motorcycle for sale

Auction style ad offers a Harley Davidson 74 motorcycle for sale at 206 FA 0959 or FA 39 9823 after 6 PM. contact after 6 PM for details.

Harley Davidisn

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