Mother Convicted In Torture Slaying
An Indianapolis mother of seven was found guilty of first degree murder in the torture slaying of Syhvata Marie Likens. Four teens, including two of her children, were convicted of related charges as jurors delivered lengthy verdicts after a 23 day trial.
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Gertrude Baniszewski
William C. Erbecker
Sylvia
Indianapolis, Ind
Indianapolis
Syhvata Marie Likens
Ee SP UK
ABE
Sylvain
Raniszewski
Shirley
Marie
Stephanie
Senate Approves Judges Pay Bill in Louisiana
Baton Rouge AP report says the Louisiana Senate approved bills to raise pay for state judges. Sen. Adrian Duplantier touted backing from judge and lawyer groups as the chamber passed 32-5 for Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges and 37-0 for district judges. The measures advance to the House for concurrence.
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Baton Rouge
Senate
Adrian Duplantier
New Orleans
Supreme Court
Courts of Appeals
House
Today's Chuckle The Romans figure a fifty year old man
A brief humorous note recalls the ancient Romans noting a man who reached fifty has gone to L. The line plays on aging milestones with a light, period voice.
Fish fry and auction planned by North Lousiana CBrers
The North Lousiana CBrers hold a fish fry at Cheniere Lake Area 4 starting about 3 pm with a multi hour event. An intraclub auction follows at 7 pm selling old or unused equipment. Neville area hosts an Inter-city Student Council meeting Saturday at 10 am with Ne ville St. Frederick's West Monroe and Wossman High Schools to discuss six month plans and joint activities.
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North Lousiana
Cheniere Lake
Neville
St. Frederick's
West Monroe
Wossman High
Neville High
U S Europe troops face call to keep strong NATO presence
Harvard economist Thomas Schelling told a Senate inquiry that the United States must sustain a robust American force in Europe beyond token levels. He warned NATO’s physical guarantee relies on clear American military presence to deter aggression and to remain a decisive alliance under German leadership concerns.
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Harvard
Senate
Mike Manfield
United States
Europe
Thomas CC. Schelling
State and Defense Departments
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
National Security Subcommittee
Mansfield
Schelling
NATO
Germany
U.S. moves to curb Viet Nam profiteering and black marketeering
Defense and Treasury officials announce joint action against U.S. civilians returning from Viet Nam who profited from money manipulation. Some 70 civilians are under probes, with one person netting about 42000 and others 16000 to 18000. Sixty-one servicemen faced court martial or light punishment for related illicit sales.
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Washington Cap
Defense Department
Treasury Department
Viet Nam
Defense
U.S
Treasury
Pentagon
Saigon
Cial
South Viet Nam
Thomas D. Morris
Frank Bartimo
Washington
Solons Meet On District Sales Proposal
Rep. Lantz Womack of Franklin parish and Rep. Benny Christian led Fifth District lawmakers in discussing a district wide school board sales tax to fund education. The plan would allow a popular vote for a one cent tax, distribute proceeds by parish population, fund teacher and driver salaries, set a $1.25 minimum for other staff, and use excess for capital, maintenance, and expenses. The district would include 14 parishes and require a statewide vote to establish a tax district, with revenues allocated per parish after approval.
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Baton Rouge
Lantz Womack
Franklin Parish
Benny Christian
Richland
Womack
Catahoula
Caldwell
Tensas
Ouachita
Worsack
Retired U S Senator Green Dies at 98 in Rhode Island
Theodore Francis Green, 98, longtime Rhode Island Democrat, former governor and senator, died at his home after a long illness. He served 23 years in the U S Senate, chaired the Foreign Relations Committee, and was a leading supporter of the New Deal and Fair Deal. He retired due to failing sight and hearing.
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U.S
Providence
Roe
Theodore Francis Green
U.S. Senate
Senate
Green
Ave
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Rhode Island
Louisiana Senate Votes To Ratify U S Amendment
The Louisiana Senate reversed itself voting 21 to 16 to pass a resolution to ratify a U S constitutional amendment on presidential succession when the president is disabled. The measure, sponsored by Sen J D DeBlieux, had previously failed 18 to 19, with three senators switching sides to support the second vote.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Senate
J. D. DeBlieux
Louisiana
House
John McKeithen
Senate
Jamar
Adcock
Monroe
W. Gravelet
Pointe-a-La-Hache
Lawrence Babin
Convent
Gravelet
Sen
Thundershowers Remain In The Monroe Area
Weather update notes thundershowers remain in the area with partly cloudy skies today tonight and Friday. Cooler temperatures with lows near 62 to 66 and highs around 80 to 84 degrees. The Twin Cities recorded an 80 degree high and a 66 degree low this morning.
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Monroe
Twin Cities
Rebels Battle Quietly Surround Buddhist Strongholds in Da Nang
In Da Nang, Premier Ky's troops encircled rebel headquarters after hours of heavy shooting around Buddhist centers. Viet Cong radio urged South Vietnamese troops to rise up as monks avoided Viet Cong overtures. Civilian safety measures were issued and Da Nang’s three pagodas faced closures amid the clashes.
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da Nang
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Cao Ky
Viet Cong
Liberation Radio
du Quoc Dong
U.S. Jet Tanker Crash Kills Six
NAHA Okinawa UPI Six people died when a U S Air Force KC135 jet tanker crashed on a highway near Kadena Air Base A Okinawan civilian was struck by debris The air force later said five crew were aboard not ten and bio tankers service Guam based B52 bombers en route to Viet Nam missions
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Naha
Okinawa
Navy Task Force hunts 132 missing in Philippine sea tragedy
Manila AP report says a Philippine navy task force converged on three uninhabited islets in the Visayan Sea after sightings of more Pioneer Cebu survivors. At least 142 missing from the steamer overturned by Typhoon Irmi north of Cebu. 130 rescued by another steamer. Survivors in shock after 40 hours without food or water. sharks feared as many drifted. Rescue center cautioned on vague sightings and slight hope amid rough seas.
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Manila
Philippine Navy
Visayan Sea
Cebu
Cebu Island
Interisland
Manila Rescue Coordination Center
Philippines
Diana
Conrado Serna
Manila Rescue Coordinating Center
Violent clash at Vancouver Plywood injures six in Oakdale
About 50 men involved in a skirmish between non-striking workers and masked attackers near Ville Platte. One shot, one stabbed, several injured as buses were halted by timbers. Victims include Jasper Hardisin and Evans Wedlock. No arrests. state police investigating.
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Oakdale
Vancouver Plywood Co
Ville Platte
Carpenters and Joiners Union
Evangeline Parish
Elin Pitre
Allen Parish
Jasper Hardisin
Alexandria
Evans Wedlock
Lawrence Roberte
Hubert Wedlock
Jerry Callahan
Vidrine
Roberte
Tus
Baton Rouge
John McKeithen
Tornadoes Touch Down North of Crowley Louisiana
Several tornadoes touched down north of Crowley during a rainstorm but caused no injuries or noticeable damages. Witnesses reported funnel clouds and debris, with one car allegedly lifted briefly as a funnel passed. Acadia Parish saw heavy rain up to three inches.
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Crowley
Here
Lafayette
Lowell Rue
Black Daigle
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Miss Likens
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William ©.Ferbecker
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