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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1963

Page

7

Yesterday's Answer How the loafer got support

A concise report outlines how a lazy loafer gained backing. The piece notes social backing and local reactions, highlighting key individuals who spoke in favor and the community’s response to the effort.

Monroe Woman's Mother Frances Bishop Dies at 81 Rites Thursday

Mrs Frances Bishop 81 Sulphur resident and Monroe mother died Tuesday in a Sulphur hospital. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Hixson Brothers Chapel DeRidder, with Revs. Wallace Lanson and Scott officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery DeRidder. Survivors include daughter Mrs Crusman Gillette of Monroe, another daughter Mrs Edwin Nichols of DeRidder, sons Louis of Sulphur and Marcel of DeRidder, five sisters, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Frances Bishop Monroe Chapel Hixson de- Ridder Hiran Liles Henry Wagnon Elmer Miller M. A. Shirley DeRidder Kirby Rollins Gillis

Equal Pay Bill Advances to Kennedy for Signature

The Senate accepted the House passed measure on Tuesday night and sent it to the White House for Kennedy’s signature. The bill would require equal pay for women and men for equal work.

Washington UPI Kennedy Senate House White House

Idle Funds Bills Fall Short Of Need Says PAR

The Public Affairs Research Council faults Senate Bill 30 for restricting idle state funds to 60 days and half the return of Treasury bills. PAR urges investing for highest rate, security, and liquidity, and criticizes potential patronage, bank compensation, and lack of competitive bidding.

Baton Rouge Public Affairs Research Council PAR Senate U. S. Treasury Treasury Louisiana

Bernstein Park Zoo Welcomes Lion Cub and Coati Mundi Babies

Bernstein Park Zoo reports a new male lion cub born last Saturday. Zoo director Kit Beecher says the cub appears healthy, while coati mundi arrivals from South America appeared Monday afternoon. The lioness Dutchess may threaten the cub if stressed, but no second cub is suspected. Fire damaged maintenance and refrigeration facilities, but food storage is temporary and rebuilding is planned as soon as possible.

Bernstein Park Zoo Kit Beecher Beecher H. W. McSherry

Kennedy Hosts House Warming at Auchincloss Home

President and Mrs. Kennedy attended a Tuesday night house warming at the Georgetown residence of Mr and Mrs Hugh D Auchincloss. Mrs Auchincloss is the First Lady’s sister and had organized the event for the couple.

Washington UPI Kennedy Georgetown Hugh D. Auchincloss Auchincloss

God and Country Awards for Six Scouts in Troop 128

Six members of Troop 128 in Ouachita Valley receive the God and Country Award in a Southside Methodist Church ceremony led by Rev. Lea Joyner. Recipients include Kyle Solomon Jerry Fuller Bobby Ross Don Ross Mike Cleary and Bruce McPherson, bringing total earners in the troop to 21. Scout master James Smith institutional representative Hack Adams and neighborhood commissioner Bob Trent noted in attendance.

Ouachita Valley Stella’ Street West Monroe Bobby Don Ross O. C. Ross South 8Th Street Monroe Mike Cleary Jesse Cleary Bruce McPherson E. A. McPherson South 4Th Street James Smith Hack Adams Bob Trent

Monroe Lions Honor Seniors at Downtown Monroe Lunch

The Downtown Monroe Lions Club honored eight graduating seniors at a luncheon in the Frances hotel. Attendees included Neville High graduates Suzanne Moseley Sissie Loftin Barbara Mulhearn Pamela Grover Linda Blair Jeannie Rowan and Lawrence Bennett Jr. Downsville graduate Carla Taylor. A B Clarkson presented gifts and club president M J Cook presided.

Monroe Lions’ Club Frances Hotel Neville High School Suzanne Moseley Sissie Loftin Barbara Mulhearn Pamela Grover Linda Blair Jeannie Rowan Lawrence Bennett Jr Downsville High Carla Taylor A. B. Clarkson M. J. Cook

Mississippi Negro Births Illegitimacy Rates Questioned

A chart shows 25.4 percent illegitimate births among Mississippi Negroes versus 1.5 percent among whites and asks whether these figures fit Negroes for white schools, indicating a debate over racial integration and schooling policies.

Mississippi

The Triumph of Janis Babson

Cardinal Spellman lauds Janis Babson for enduring a two year battle with leukemia. He says her courage on the battlefield of illness offers humility and strength for daily life and faith.

Janis Babson F. Cardinal Spellman New York God Reader's Digest ADV

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