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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1968

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Bombs Hit North Vietnam as U S Jets Attack Vinh

Waves of American bombers strike Saigon Central Highlands and bases near the DMZ while carrier aircraft swarm to hit a radar complex near Vinh. U S losses rise to eight hundred forty planes, with a Marine Intruder down near the DMZ and a Skyhawk rescued after a loss north of Vinh.

Saigon Central Highland Demilitarized Zone U.S Tonkin Gulf Vinh Hanoi Panhandle North Vietnam United States Iuo Dong Hor Dmz Ain

Campus Fire Fatal To Coed In Dormitory

A fire on the 11th floor of a 24 story Ohio State University dormitory killed one coed and injured 14 others, two critically. Officials suspected arson as a second similar fire in the complex occurred recently. the dead student was identified as Pam Patterson.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Wintower Gordon DB. Carson University Lincoln Tower

Pompidou seeks confidence vote as French strike paralyzes nation

Premier Georges Pompidou urged the National Assembly to back the government amid a nationwide eight million strong strike and economic paralysis. He offered to meet wage and work condition demands with labor leaders but warned against political demands. He warned that if strikes become political the government would respond with police and stressed the need for peaceful reform while avoiding a dissolution crisis.

Paris Georges Pompidou National Assembly Pompidou Assembly Charles de Gaulle Federation of the Democratic and Socialist Left Federation Pompilou Ppulation de Gaulle

Johnson Signs Bill for Auto Insurance Study

President Johnson signed a bill authorizing a thorough two year study of automobile insurance with a $2 million budget. The study will be conducted by the secretary of transportation and aims to advance safety for drivers passengers and pedestrians under existing government safety standards.

LBJ Washington Johnson Hie White House Secretary of Transportation

Full Operation At Bastrop Mill Slated

Full operation will resume at Bastrop Mill of International Paper Co. at 7 a.m. Thursday, manager Starlus Rigell said today. All employees are asked to report for work on their regular shifts. The mill suspended operations at 3 p.m. Tuesday due to a wood shortage caused by prolonged adverse weather in the supply area.

Bastrop Bastrop Mill International Paper Co Starlus Rigell Rigell

Graduation Attire Changes For Local Kindergartners

Pastel pink and blue caps and gowns will replace drab colors at the Jesus of the Good Shepherd Kindergarten graduation ceremony set for 7 am today in the St. Fredericks School auditorium. Mrs. Dollie Sweet leads the class as a proud teacher.

Jesus of the Good Shepherd St. Fredericks School

River Stage Changes Across Locations

River stage updates show Camden at 38.0 with a 1.5 drop while Monroe rises to 34.5 by 5.0 units. overall stages shift from prior readings.

Camden Monroe

Senate rejects counsel right at draft board hearings

The Senate voted 63 to 18 to table an amendment by Sen. Edward Long providing counsel at draft board hearings, arguing it would disrupt the draft system. Supporters said denying counsel mocks justice, while opponents warned it would undermine the current process and shift issues to federal courts. Senate leaders hoped the crime control bill would pass without a Johnson veto over related provisions.

Washington Senate Edward V. Long D-Mo Long Richard B. Russell Dga Senate Armed Services Committee Joseph D. Tydings Dmd Mike Mansfield Montana Johnson Supreme Court

Violence erupts as Columbia University protests clash with police

Police stormed Columbia University at 4 25 am after demonstrators attacked officers during a late day dispute over disciplinary action against SDS leader Mark Rudd. Dozens injured on both sides as law enforcement cleared Hamilton Hall and surrounding areas amid continued unrest.

New York Columbia University Ivy League Hamilton Hall Mark Rudd Students For A Democratic Society

Rain Returns With Thunder Showers This Afternoon

The weather bureau warns of return of rain with thunder showers this afternoon and evening. Temperatures rise to a high around 84 with lows near 65, winds east to southeast 6 to 16 mph, humidity rising as dewpoints climb. Sunshine seen 40 percent today and 20 to 30 percent Thursday. rain chances 30 percent this afternoon and 40 percent tonight and Thursday. rainfall up to half an inch possible.

Twin Cities FAA Selman Field Monroe Louisiana Delta

Arguments Flare Over Peace Talks in Paris

In Paris the North Vietnamese envoy warned the Paris talks could fail and said the United States would bear full and entire responsibility if no agreement is reached. U S Ambassador Harriman countered that Hanoi uses the talks for propaganda and voiced disgust at war allegations lacking fact.

Paris North Vietnam U.S W. Averell Harriman United States Harriman Teeee Tore Vietnam Xuan Thuy Thuy Harrisman World Gallery William J. Jorden Hanoi

Right To Work Act Introduced By Area Solon

Louisiana House members introduced a constitutional amendment to establish a right to work law banning employment denial for union nonmembers. The measure, by Rep. Benny Christian, would void contracts conflicting with the amendment and marks a move recalling a 1956 right to work repeal.

Area Solon Louisiana House Benny Christian Rayville Robert Kennon Earl K Long Olaf Fink New Orleans

Louisiana Senate Fights Over Mineral Board Reform

The Louisiana Senate sent a resolution to Judiciary C seeking to bar legislators from serving on the Mineral Board amid claims the move aims to kill the measure. Sen. Jules Mollere argues legislators should not sit on the board, citing Gov. McKeithen’s Jumonville appointment. Meanwhile a plan to create a coordinating council for higher education seeks to master plan LSU and state colleges with veto power over new degrees.

Baton Rouge, la Louisiana Senate Today State Mineral Board Judiciary “C” Committee Mollere John Mc.Keithen J. E. Jumonville Ventress Jumonville Metairie Jamar Adcock Monroe Jackson B. Davis Shreveport McKeithen Jonn Schwegmann Mineral Board Senate Louisiana Louisiana Coordinating Council For Higher Education LSU Colleges and State Board of Education

House Passes Credit Costs Protection Act

The measure would require full disclosure of credit costs to borrowers and buyers and creates federal penalties for extortionate lending. It advances to the Senate after seven years of debate and conference, with a voice vote approval by the House. The bill also allows immunity for witnesses and targets coercive loan practices linked to underworld financing.

Washington House Senate Congress Senate House

Heart Transplant Patient Enjoys Stable Early Recovery

Louis John Fierro, a 54 year old Elmont, New York salesman, received a donor heart at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston. The operation was led by Dr. Denton A. Cooley and completed in about 30 minutes. Fierro was listed in highly satisfactory condition and awake with stable vital signs. The donor, Hubert Brungardt of Pasadena, Texas, died of brain hemorrhage after convulsions ended in coma.

Houston Tex Louis John Fierro St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Denton A. Cooley Fierro Elmont N.Y Hubert Brunwardt Pasadena St. Luke’s Southmore Hospital Brungardt Humbert Leo Brungardt Viola Florida Everett C. Thomas St. Luke's Thomas Phoenix, Ariz

Bill to Increase Funds for Solons Expenses Okayed

The House Ways and Means Committee voted 8-6 to report favorably a bill raising legislators out of session expenses from 250 to 1000 dollars a month. McLain led the panel and was the bill’s main sponsor with over 55 signatures. Several named representatives supported while others opposed. McLain did not vote as chairman. Absent members listed.

Baton Rouge House Ways and Means Committee Jesse McLain Covington McLain Chris Fuser Vernon J. Gregson Clyde F. Bel Jr New Orleans Samuel B. Nunez Jr Chalmette Ashton B. Collier Atlanta H. B. Dejean Jr Opelousas P. J. Laborde Jr Marksville Harry Hollins William L. McLeod Lake Charles P. J. Mills Shreveport Donald Williamson Vivian Claude Leach Jr Leesville T. C. Brister Pineville Robert Munson Cheneyville Lantz Womack Winnsboro J. B. Broussard Estherwood Lionel Laperouse NEA Iberia Esper Marionneaux Livonia

Former ballplayer fills job app with humor

A former player completes a job application and writes under reason for leaving "No curve ball" highlighting a witty take on his pitching past. The anecdote captures a light moment about sports and employment.

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